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
plan dog grooming work
animal welfare
animal behaviour
treat animals ethically
signs of animal illness
monitor the welfare of animals
provide first aid to animals
handle customer complaints
style a dog's coat
manage animal biosecurity
apply safe work practices in a veterinary setting
provide facilities for animal grooming services
bathe dogs
advise on animal welfare
control animal movement
physiology of animals
animal welfare legislation
animal species
dry dog's coat for further treatment
handle veterinary emergencies
safe work practices in a veterinary setting
manage animal hygiene
anatomy of animals
groom animals
biosecurity related to animals
Optional & specialised skills
deal with challenging people
interview animal owners on animals' conditions
manage a small-to-medium business
communicate with customers
calculate rates per hours
assess animal's condition
manage animal welfare
make decisions regarding the animal's welfare
apply numeracy skills
environmental enrichment for animals
follow work schedule
cope with challenging circumstances in the veterinary sector
understand the needs of animals
understand the animal's situation
assist customers
take advantage of learning opportunities in veterinary science
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.