Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
animal groomer
ESCO occupation · 25 essential, 16 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
provide facilities for animal grooming services
signs of animal illness
dry dog's coat for further treatment
animal welfare legislation
plan dog grooming work
style a dog's coat
anatomy of animals
manage animal hygiene
animal welfare
monitor the welfare of animals
animal species
advise on animal welfare
biosecurity related to animals
manage animal biosecurity
treat animals ethically
handle customer complaints
groom animals
bathe dogs
safe work practices in a veterinary setting
provide first aid to animals
control animal movement
handle veterinary emergencies
physiology of animals
apply safe work practices in a veterinary setting
animal behaviour
Optional & specialised skills
assess animal's condition
understand the needs of animals
communicate with customers
take advantage of learning opportunities in veterinary science
calculate rates per hours
deal with challenging people
interview animal owners on animals' conditions
environmental enrichment for animals
follow work schedule
understand the animal's situation
make decisions regarding the animal's welfare
cope with challenging circumstances in the veterinary sector
manage a small-to-medium business
apply numeracy skills
manage animal welfare
assist customers
Other matches: aircraft groomer · fur animals breeder · animal handler · live animal transporter · animal shelter worker
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.