Environmental enrichment for animals

Description

Types, methods and use of enrichment for animals to allow the expression of natural behaviour, including the provision of environmental stimuli, feeding activities, puzzles, items for manipulation, social and training activities.

Occupations requiring this skill

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Skill demand overview
  • Essential in 17 occupations
  • Optional in 3 occupations
  • Total: 20 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 …
  • 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…
  • 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…
  • Equine dental technician
    Equine dental technicians assist veterinarians in providing routine equine dental care, using appropriate equipment in accordance with national legislation. Duties Equine…
  • 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 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…
  • Veterinary technician
    Veterinary technicians provide the technical and administrative support to the veterinarian in accordance with national legislation. Duties Veterinary technicians typically do…
  • 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 …

Optional for

  • 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…
  • 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…

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Last updated on February 18, 2026

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