# Competences — animal chiropractor

Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/be2896db-9ab7-4719-a558-96b18c93027d).

## Essential

- **advise on animal welfare** (skill/competence)
- **anatomy of animals** (knowledge)
- **animal behaviour** (knowledge)
- **animal welfare** (knowledge)
- **animal welfare legislation** (knowledge)
- **apply animal hygiene practices** (skill/competence)
- **apply safe work practices in a veterinary setting** (skill/competence)
- **assess the animal’s rehabilitation requirements** (skill/competence)
- **biosecurity related to animals** (knowledge)
- **deal with challenging people** (skill/competence)
- **environmental enrichment for animals** (knowledge)
- **handle veterinary emergencies** (skill/competence)
- **manage animal biosecurity** (skill/competence)
- **manage animal welfare** (skill/competence)
- **manage personal professional development** (skill/competence)
- **monitor the welfare of animals** (skill/competence)
- **physiology of animals** (knowledge)
- **plan physical rehabilitation of animals** (skill/competence)
- **prepare animal therapy equipment** (skill/competence)
- **protect health and safety when handling animals** (skill/competence)
- **signs of animal illness** (knowledge)
- **use animal chiropractic techniques** (skill/competence)

## Optional

- provide mentorship (skill/competence)