Animal behaviour

Description

The natural behavioural patterns of animals, i.e. how normal and abnormal behaviour might be expressed according to species, environment, human-animal interaction and occupation.

Occupations requiring this skill

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Skill demand overview
  • Essential in 26 occupations
  • Optional in 7 occupations
  • Total: 33 occupations
  • Most common in: ISCO major group 2 (Professionals)

Essential for

  • Specialised veterinarian
    Specialised veterinarians are professionals with a comprehensive scientific education. They have the authority to carry out, in an independent, ethical, and personally responsible …
  • Animal massage therapist
    Animal massage therapists provide a therapeutic treatment following veterinary diagnosis or referral concentrating on manual and mechanical manipulation of soft tissues to pro…
  • Animal care attendant
    Animal care attendants provide routine care for non-production animals, which may include feeding, watering, cleaning, exercise and enrichment, grooming, training and monitoring of…
  • Animal therapist
    Animal therapists are professionals who rehabilitate animals that have had surgery, amputation, have been injured or suffer from chronic pain so that they may enjoy a higher qualit…
  • Animal handler
    Animal handlers are in charge of handling animals in a working role and continue the training of the animal, in accordance with national legislation. Includes people working w…
  • Veterinary nurse
    Veterinary nurses support animals undergoing veterinary treatment and give advice to veterinary clients in the promotion of animal health and disease prevention in accordance with …
  • Dog trainer
    Dog trainers train animals and/or dog handlers for general and specific purposes, including assistance, security, leisure, competition, transportation, obedience and routine handli…
  • Alternative animal therapist
    Alternative animal therapists investigate sick or injured small and large animals and provide an alternative healing treatment. They may use homeopathy or acupuncture and other alt…
  • Carriage driver
    Carriage drivers transport passengers in horse-drawn carriages. They ensure passengers' safety and care for the horses. Duties The duties of a carriage driver include, but are not …
  • 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 agen…
  • Animal embryo transfer technician
    Animal embryo transfer technicians aid and support the carrying out of embryo transfer under veterinary supervision in accordance with national legislation. Duties Animal embryo tr…
  • Horse trainer
    Horse trainers train animals and/or riders for general and specific purposes, including assistance, security, leisure, competition, transportation, obedience and routine handling, …
  • Official veterinarian
    Official veterinarians are professionals with a comprehensive scientific education. They have the authority to carry out, in an independent, ethical, and personally responsible cap…
  • Animal groomer
    Animal groomers are in charge of grooming a range of animals, using the correct equipment, materials and methods. It includes use of appropriate and safe handling techniques and th…
  • Animal physiotherapist
    Animal physiotherapists provide a therapeutic treatment following veterinary diagnosis or referral. They concentrate on the application of physical therapy and exercise procedures …
  • Animal shelter worker
    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, nurs…
  • Animal behaviourist
    An Animal Behaviourist is a specialist who studies the behaviors of animals, seeking to understand the causes, motivations, and evolutionary significance of how animals act in diff…
  • Live animal transporter
    Live animal transporters provide transport and transfer for live animals, including the monitoring of the health and welfare of animals, the planning of, and preparation for journe…
  • Veterinary technician
    Veterinary technicians provide the technical and administrative support to the veterinarian in accordance with national legislation. Duties Veterinary technicians typically do…
  • Kennel supervisor
    Kennel supervisors monitor the daily operations of the kennel under their supervision. They ensure that the pets kept in kennels are being properly handled and cared for. Kennel su…
  • Animal chiropractor
    An Animal Chiropractor specializes in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal disorders in animals through manual manipulation and adjustment of the spine and other joints. They ai…
  • Animal osteopath
    An Animal Osteopath is a specialized practitioner who applies osteopathic principles and techniques to animals. This role focuses on diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal problem…
  • General veterinarian
    General veterinarians are professionals with a comprehensive scientific education. They have the authority to carry out, in an independent, ethical, and personally responsible capa…
  • Animal hydrotherapist
    Animal hydrotherapists provide a therapeutic treatment following veterinary diagnosis or referral. They concentrate on use of water-resistance to treat conditions, assist post…
  • Animal trainer
    Animal trainers train animals and/or animal handlers for general and specific purposes, including assistance, security, leisure, competition, transportation, obedience and routine …
  • Zoology technician
    Zoology technicians provide technical assistance in researching and testing animal species using laboratory equipment. They aid in research concerning animals as well as their envi…

Optional for

  • Kennel worker
    Kennel workers handle animals in kennels or catteries and provide care for pets. They feed the animals, clean their cages, look after ill or old animals, groom them and…
  • Dog breeder
    Dog breeders oversee the production and day-to-day care of dogs. They maintain the health and welfare of dogs. Duties Dog breeders typically do the following: Select dogs for breed…
  • Veterinary medicine lecturer
    Veterinary medicine lecturers are subject professors, teachers, or lecturers, and often doctors who instruct students who have obtained an upper secondary education diploma in thei…
  • Behavioural scientist
    Behavioural scientists research, observe and describe human behaviour in society. They draw conclusions on the motives that stir actions in humans, observe the various circumstance…
  • Survival instructor
    Survival instructors guide groups into vast, natural areas, and assist them in a self-directed instruction of basic survival needs without any comfort facilities or modern gear to …
  • Animal assisted therapist
    Animal assisted therapists provide support to individuals with cognitive, motoric, or social-emotional disabilities through animal assisted intervention. They involve pets and dome…
  • Veterinary receptionist
    Veterinary receptionists provide reception and office/administrative support in a veterinary practice, scheduling appointments and receiving clients, sale and advice on animal rela…

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Last updated on February 19, 2026

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