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 trainer
ESCO occupation · 26 essential, 42 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
animal behaviour
monitor the welfare of animals
manage animal hygiene
handle veterinary emergencies
treat animals ethically
animal welfare
practise veterinary professional codes of conduct
implement training programmes for animals
implement exercise activities for animals
biosecurity related to animals
design training programmes for individuals and animals
train animals and individuals to work together
deal with challenging people
signs of animal illness
advise on animal welfare
environmental enrichment for animals
animal welfare legislation
apply safe work practices in a veterinary setting
manage animal biosecurity
safe work practices in a veterinary setting
provide animal training
anatomy of animals
physiology of animals
assess animal behaviour
provide an enriching environment for animals
provide first aid to animals
Optional & specialised skills
manage personal professional development
select animals for training
exercise patience
maintain relationships with animal welfare establishments
animal production science
select therapy animals
bathe dogs
transport horses
maintain animal accommodation
budget for financial needs
provide nutrition to animals
create animal records
clean stalls
assess customers
work with veterinarians
collaborate with animal related professionals
provide mentorship
assist in transportation of animals
calculate rates per hours
advise customers on usage of care products for pets
care for horses
assess the compatibility of individuals and animals to work together
design training programmes for animals
take advantage of learning opportunities in veterinary science
young horses training
breed-specific behaviour of horses
develop an animal handling strategy
teach young horses
manage a small-to-medium business
cope with challenging circumstances in the veterinary sector
advise customers on appropriate pet care
train horses
design plans to address undesirable behaviour in animals
make decisions regarding the animal's welfare
protect health and safety when handling animals
horse anatomy
dog behaviour
interview animal owners on animals' conditions
advise on animal purchase
assess animal's condition
understand the animal's situation
evaluate dogs
Other matches: dog trainer · horse trainer · ICT trainer · personal trainer · corporate trainer
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.