Instruct on animal care

Provide employees in animal care with information on how to treat the animal, the animals eating habits, nutrition and medical condition and needs.

provide animal care instruction
instruct on caring for animals
advise on animal care
provide training on animal care
instructing on animal care

skill/competence

sector-specific

Instruct on animal care is an essential skill of the following occupations:

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, nurse animals, clean cages, handle papers for adoption of animals, transport animals to the veterinarian and maintain database with the animals present in the shelter.
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 supervisors supervise the working staff and maintain contact with the owners of the pets while they drop off or pick up the pets.

Instruct on animal care is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

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 take them out for a walk.
Guide dog instructor: Guide dog instructors train dogs to be responsible in guiding blind people to travel effectively. They plan the training sessions, match guide dogs with their clients and ensure overall routine care of the training dogs. Guide dog instructors also provide advice to the blind people in the use of techniques that facilitate dog’s travel skills and mobility.

References

1. Instruct on animal care – ESCO