ISCO Occupation Group 5164.4 Animal Welfare Inspector
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
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.
Essential Skills
- Make Decisions Regarding The Animal'S Welfare
- Physiology Of Animals
- Maintain Relationships With Animal Welfare Establishments
- Provide Mentorship
- Rescue Animals
- Anatomy Of Animals
- Treat Animals Ethically
- Environmental Enrichment For Animals
- Animal Production Science
- Animal Behaviour
- Animal Welfare Legislation
- Manage Animal Biosecurity
- Safe Work Practices In A Veterinary Setting
- Animal Welfare
- Handle Veterinary Emergencies
- Apply Safe Work Practices In A Veterinary Setting
- Deal With Challenging People
- Instruct Animal Owners
- Promote Animal Welfare
- Biosecurity Related To Animals
- Liaise With Animal Welfare Agencies
- Assess Animal'S Condition
- Sociocultural Contexts In Which Animals Are Kept
- Advise On Animal Welfare
- Signs Of Animal Illness
- Monitor The Welfare Of Animals
Optional Skills
- Coordinate Care Of Neglected Animals
- Investigate Animal Related Incidents
- Interview Parties In Relation To Animal Welfare Investigations
- Understand The Animal'S Situation
- Work Effectively With Other Animal-Related Organisations
- Maintain Working Relationships
- Provide Animal Related Information For Legal Proceedings
- Develop An Animal Handling Strategy
- Cope With Challenging Circumstances In The Veterinary Sector
- Collaborate With Animal Related Professionals
- Prepare Case Files In Relation To Animal Related Investigations
- Provide An Enriching Environment For Animals
- Apply Numeracy Skills
- Write Inspection Reports
Alternative Names
- Animal Welfare Officer
- Animal Rescue Operator
- Animal Social Worker
- Animal Welfare Inspectors
- Animal Protection Officer
- Animal Rescue Inspector
- Animal Welfare Coordinator
- Animal Control Officer
- Animal Wellbeing Officer
- Animal Welfare Worker
