ISCO Occupation Group 2131.1 Animal Behaviourist
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
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.
Essential Skills
- Manage Animal Biosecurity
- Animal Welfare
- Animal Behaviour
- Provide Animal Training
- Animal Welfare Legislation
- Manage Personal Professional Development
- Promote Animal Welfare
- Safe Work Practices In A Veterinary Setting
- Biosecurity Related To Animals
- Select Animals For Training
- Anatomy Of Animals
- Manage Animal Welfare
- Neurophysiology Of Animals
- Advise On Animal Welfare
- Monitor The Welfare Of Animals
- Deal With Challenging People
- Assess The Compatibility Of Individuals And Animals To Work Together
- Train Animals And Individuals To Work Together
- Safely Interact With Animals
- Assess Animal Behaviour
- Animal Evolution
- Neuroanatomy Of Animals
- Design Training Programmes For Animals
- Provide An Enriching Environment For Animals
- Manage Animal Hygiene
- Design Training Programmes For Individuals And Animals
- Control Animal Movement
- Apply Safe Work Practices In A Veterinary Setting
- Design Plans To Address Undesirable Behaviour In Animals
- Handle Veterinary Emergencies
- Environmental Enrichment For Animals
- Implement Training Programmes For Animals
- Implement Exercise Activities For Animals
- Signs Of Animal Illness
- Animal Training
- Physiology Of Animals
Optional Skills
- Analyse Environmental Data
- Make Decisions Regarding The Animal'S Welfare
- Veterinary Terminology
- Treat Animals Ethically
- Cope With Challenging Circumstances In The Veterinary Sector
- Maintain Veterinary Clinical Records
- Assess Animal'S Condition
- Exercise Patience
- Take Advantage Of Learning Opportunities In Veterinary Science
- Maintain Animal Accommodation
- Animal Production Science
- Inspect Data
- Collaborate With Animal Related Professionals
- Provide Mentorship
- Maintain Relationships With Animal Welfare Establishments
- Adapt To Changing Situations
- Provide Improvement Strategies
- Interview Animal Owners On Animals' Conditions
- Practise Veterinary Professional Codes Of Conduct
- Use Different Communication Channels
Alternative Names
- Animal Behavior Specialist
- Animal Behaviourist
- Animal Behavior Therapist
- Animal Behavior Expert
- Animal Behaviour Expert
- Animal Behaviorists
- Animal Behaviour Specialist
- Animal Behaviour Therapist
- Ethologist
