§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

animal shelter worker

Animal shelter workers provide animal care routine services at the animal shelter.

Description

Animal shelter workers provide animal care routine services at the animal shelter. They receive animals brought to the shelter, respond to calls about lost or injured animals, nurse animals, clean cages, handle papers for adoption of animals, transport animals to the veterinarian and maintain database with the animals present in the shelter.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

animal welfare legislation animal behaviour anatomy of animals physiology of animals

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

animal training

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

monitor the welfare of animals assess animal's condition work with veterinarians create animal records provide nutrition to animals manage animal adoption advise customers on appropriate pet care train dogs control animal movement assist in transportation of animals dispose of dead animals interview people instruct on animal care maintain animal accommodation hygienic assess animal behaviour

OPTIONALOptional competences

groom animals maintain equipment assist customers work in shifts provide first aid to animals wear appropriate protective gear maintain welfare of animals during transportation provide an enriching environment for animals order supplies provide dog walking services handle veterinary emergencies communicate with customers promote animals assess character unload supplies advise on animal purchase advise on animal welfare administer appointments implement exercise activities for animals

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