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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

animal behaviourist

Animal behaviourists work with animals and people to study, observe, assess and understand animal behaviour in relation to specific factors and to prevent or address inappropriate or problematic behaviours within individual animals through the development of suitable environments and management regimes, in accordance with national legislation.

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Description

Animal behaviourists work with animals and people to study, observe, assess and understand animal behaviour in relation to specific factors and to prevent or address inappropriate or problematic behaviours within individual animals through the development of suitable environments and management regimes, in accordance with national legislation.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
assistive instrumentssigns of animal illnessneuroanatomy of animalsneurophysiology of animalsanimal welfare legislationanimal trainingenvironmental enrichment for animalssafe work practices in a veterinary settinganimal behaviourbiosecurity related to animalsanimal evolutionanimal welfareanatomy of animalsphysiology of animals
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
animal production scienceveterinary terminology
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
design plans to address undesirable behaviour in animalsmanage personal professional developmentdesign training programmes for individuals and animalsmonitor the welfare of animalsapply safe work practices in a veterinary settingprovide an enriching environment for animalsinteract safely with animalsprovide animal trainingmanage animal biosecuritycontrol animal movementhandle veterinary emergenciestrain animals and individuals to work togetherdeal with challenging peoplemanage animal welfaredesign training programmes for animalsadvise on animal welfareselect animals for trainingapply animal hygiene practicesassess animal behaviourassess the compatibility of individuals and animals to work togetherpromote animal welfareimplement exercise activities for animals
OPTIONALOptional competences
collaborate with animal related professionalsinspect datause different communication channelsmake decisions regarding the animal's welfareassess animal's conditionprovide improvement strategiesinterview animal owners on animals' conditionsprovide mentorshiptreat animals ethicallytake advantage of learning opportunities in veterinary sciencecope with challenging circumstances in the veterinary sectormaintain veterinary clinical recordsadapt to changing situationsmaintain relationships with animal welfare establishmentsexercise patiencemaintain animal accommodation hygienicpractise veterinary professional codes of conductanalyse environmental data

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

56 total
36 essential · 20 optional

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

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