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animal handler
Description
Description
Animal handlers are in charge of handling animals in a working role and continue the training of the animal, in accordance with national legislation.
Scope note
Includes people working with security and military dogs, search and rescue dogs, laboratory animals, assistance dogs or show animals. Includes stud animal handlers.
Alternative Labels
animal care assistant
animal carer
animal handler
animal handlers
stud animal handler
Relationships
Essential Skills and Competences
apply animal hygiene practices
apply safe work practices in a veterinary setting
assess animal behaviour
control animal movement
handle veterinary emergencies
handle working animals
implement exercise activities for animals
implement training programmes for animals
manage animal biosecurity
manage animal welfare
monitor the welfare of animals
provide an enriching environment for animals
provide animal training
provide first aid to animals
provide nutrition to animals
treat animals ethically
Essential Knowledge
Optional Skills and Competences
apply numeracy skills
assess animal's condition
calculate rates per hours
cope with challenging circumstances in the veterinary sector
groom animals
handle animals for semen collection
interview animal owners on animals' conditions
load animals for transportation
maintain animal accommodation
maintain welfare of animals during transportation
make decisions regarding the animal's welfare
take advantage of learning opportunities in veterinary science
understand the animal's situation
Optional Knowledge
Concept URI
Status
released
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