# Competences — animal groomer

Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/5a940ae0-3fa4-40f9-8ca4-17bf792da243).

## Essential

- **advise on animal welfare** (skill/competence)
- **anatomy of animals** (knowledge)
- **animal behaviour** (knowledge)
- **animal species** (knowledge)
- **animal welfare** (knowledge)
- **animal welfare legislation** (knowledge)
- **apply animal hygiene practices** (skill/competence)
- **apply safe work practices in a veterinary setting** (skill/competence)
- **bathe dogs** (skill/competence)
- **biosecurity related to animals** (knowledge)
- **control animal movement** (skill/competence)
- **dry dog's coat for further treatment** (skill/competence)
- **groom animals** (skill/competence)
- **handle customer complaints** (skill/competence)
- **handle veterinary emergencies** (skill/competence)
- **manage animal biosecurity** (skill/competence)
- **monitor the welfare of animals** (skill/competence)
- **physiology of animals** (knowledge)
- **plan dog grooming work** (skill/competence)
- **provide facilities for animal grooming services** (skill/competence)
- **provide first aid to animals** (skill/competence)
- **safe work practices in a veterinary setting** (knowledge)
- **signs of animal illness** (knowledge)
- **style a dog's coat** (skill/competence)
- **treat animals ethically** (skill/competence)

## Optional

- apply numeracy skills (skill/competence)
- assess animal's condition (skill/competence)
- assist customers (skill/competence)
- breed reptiles (skill/competence)
- calculate rates per hours (skill/competence)
- communicate with customers (skill/competence)
- cope with challenging circumstances in the veterinary sector (skill/competence)
- deal with challenging people (skill/competence)
- environmental enrichment for animals (knowledge)
- follow work schedule (skill/competence)
- interview animal owners on animals' conditions (skill/competence)
- make decisions regarding the animal's welfare (skill/competence)
- manage a small-to-medium business (skill/competence)
- manage animal welfare (skill/competence)
- take advantage of learning opportunities in veterinary science (skill/competence)
- understand the animal's situation (skill/competence)
- understand the needs of animals (skill/competence)