Hard Skills
IntermediateAnimal Restraint and HandlingThe ability to safely secure and guide animals for medical exams, transport, or grooming without causing distress or injury to the animal or staff.
Entry-levelAnimal HusbandryDaily care tasks including specific diet preparation, habitat cleaning, and environmental enrichment implementation.
IntermediateBehavioral MonitoringIdentifying normal versus abnormal behaviors in various species to detect early signs of illness, stress, or breeding readiness.
Entry-levelSanitation and Infection ControlApplying strict protocols for disinfecting enclosures and grooming tools to prevent the spread of zoonotic diseases.
IntermediateGrooming TechniquesThe manual skill of bathing, brushing, and trimming animals to maintain skin health and aesthetic standards.