§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

animal welfare inspector

Animal welfare inspectors investigate alleged reports of animal cruelty or neglect, rescue or collect animals in immediate or potential risk, liaise with internal and external agencies and other animal welfare establishments, educate and advise owners and carers of animals, seek to improve or maintain the welfare of the animal(s), and prevent or alleviate suffering.

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Description

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

signs of animal illness animal production science animal welfare legislation environmental enrichment for animals safe work practices in a veterinary setting animal behaviour biosecurity related to animals sociocultural contexts in which animals are kept animal welfare anatomy of animals physiology of animals

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

liaise with animal welfare agencies make decisions regarding the animal's welfare monitor the welfare of animals assess animal's condition apply safe work practices in a veterinary setting manage animal biosecurity handle veterinary emergencies deal with challenging people provide mentorship treat animals ethically rescue animals advise on animal welfare instruct animal owners maintain relationships with animal welfare establishments promote animal welfare

OPTIONALOptional competences

collaborate with animal related professionals provide an enriching environment for animals work effectively with animal-related organisations develop an animal handling strategy prepare case files in relation to animal related investigations provide animal related information for legal proceedings apply numeracy skills write inspection reports cope with challenging circumstances in the veterinary sector interview parties in relation to animal welfare investigations coordinate care of neglected animals investigate animal related incidents understand the animal's situation

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)