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---
name: animal-handler
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'animal handler' (also: animal carer, stud animal handler, animal handlers, animal care assistant). Use when the user asks for typical animal handler work such as: typical animal handler responsibilities"
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# 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.
## Core workflow
## How to use this skill
- Read [references/profile.md](references/profile.md) for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult [references/tasks.md](references/tasks.md) for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check [references/skills.md](references/skills.md) for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check [references/tools.md](references/tools.md) for the software commonly used in this role.
## Key competences (essential)
- anatomy of animals
- animal behaviour
- animal welfare
- animal welfare legislation
- apply animal hygiene practices
- apply safe work practices in a veterinary setting
- assess animal behaviour
- biosecurity related to animals
- control animal movement
- environmental enrichment for animals
- handle veterinary emergencies
- handle working animals
- implement exercise activities for animals
- manage animal biosecurity
- manage animal welfare
## Hot technologies
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/1ee1b792-4d5f-4555-be4e-ce7e4c05d1a9), O*NET 30.3 (39-2021.00, manual nearest match). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*