animal welfare inspector
Animal welfare inspectors investigate alleged reports of animal cruelty or neglect, rescue or collect animals in immediate or potential risk, liaise with internal and external agencies and other animal welfare establishments, educate and advise owners and carers of animals, seek to improve or maintain the welfare of the animal(s), and prevent or alleviate suffering.
Also called: animal welfare officer, animal rescue operator, animal social worker, animal welfare inspectors, animal protection officer, animal rescue inspector, animal welfare coordinator, animal control officer
- 26
- essential skills
- 13
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
- 5419
- ISCO-08 group
Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
- animal behaviouristWhat changes?16 skills in common
- animal trainerWhat changes?16 skills in common
- official veterinarianWhat changes?16 skills in common
- alternative animal therapist15 skills in common
- general veterinarian15 skills in common
- veterinary nurse15 skills in common
- animal handler14 skills in common
- specialised veterinarian14 skills in common
Essential skills
26- advise on animal welfare
- anatomy of animals
- animal behaviour
- animal production science
- animal welfare
- animal welfare legislation
- apply safe work practices in a veterinary setting
- assess animal's condition
- biosecurity related to animals
- deal with challenging people
- environmental enrichment for animals
- handle veterinary emergencies
- instruct animal owners
- liaise with animal welfare agencies
- maintain relationships with animal welfare establishments
- make decisions regarding the animal's welfare
- manage animal biosecurity
- monitor the welfare of animals
- physiology of animals
- promote animal welfare
- provide mentorship
- rescue animals
- safe work practices in a veterinary setting
- signs of animal illness
- sociocultural contexts in which animals are kept
- treat animals ethically
Optional skills
13- apply numeracy skills
- collaborate with animal related professionals
- coordinate care of neglected animals
- cope with challenging circumstances in the veterinary sector
- develop an animal handling strategy
- interview parties in relation to animal welfare investigations
- investigate animal related incidents
- prepare case files in relation to animal related investigations
- provide an enriching environment for animals
- provide animal related information for legal proceedings
- understand the animal's situation
- work effectively with animal-related organisations
- write inspection reports
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