ISCO Occupation Group 5164.3 Animal Shelter Worker
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
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.
Essential Skills
- Control Animal Movement
- Assist In Transportation Of Animals
- Work With Veterinarians
- Animal Behaviour
- Instruct On Animal Care
- Advise Customers On Appropriate Pet Care
- Dispose Of Dead Animals
- Maintain Animal Accommodation
- Interview People
- Monitor The Welfare Of Animals
- Assess Animal Behaviour
- Physiology Of Animals
- Anatomy Of Animals
- Animal Welfare Legislation
- Create Animal Records
- Provide Nutrition To Animals
- Manage Animal Adoption
- Assess Animal'S Condition
- Train Dogs
Optional Skills
- Wear Appropriate Protective Gear
- Communicate With Customers
- Assess Character
- Provide First Aid To Animals
- Work In Shifts
- Provide An Enriching Environment For Animals
- Provide Dog Walking Services
- Maintain Equipment
- Handle Veterinary Emergencies
- Order Supplies
- Implement Exercise Activities For Animals
- Administer Appointments
- Groom Animals
- Advise On Animal Purchase
- Maintain Welfare Of Animals During Transportation
- Animal Training
- Promote Animals
- Assist Customers
- Unload Supplies
- Advise On Animal Welfare
Alternative Names
- Animal Shelter Employee
- Animal Shelter Helper
- Animal Shelter Assistant
- Animal Helper
- Animal Washer
