animal behaviourist

Description

Animal behaviourists work with animals and people to study, observe, assess and understand animal behaviour in relation to specific factors and to prevent or address inappropriate or problematic behaviours within individual animals through the development of suitable environments and management regimes, in accordance with national legislation.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

neurophysiology of animals animal behaviour animal welfare signs of animal illness safe work practices in a veterinary setting animal evolution neuroanatomy of animals animal training biosecurity related to animals environmental enrichment for animals anatomy of animals physiology of animals assistive instruments animal welfare legislation animal production science veterinary terminology

Practical Skills

assess animal behaviour manage personal professional development train animals and individuals to work together handle veterinary emergencies implement exercise activities for animals promote animal welfare design training programmes for animals advise on animal welfare manage animal biosecurity manage animal welfare select animals for training interact safely with animals deal with challenging people provide an enriching environment for animals control animal movement apply safe work practices in a veterinary setting monitor the welfare of animals apply animal hygiene practices provide animal training design plans to address undesirable behaviour in animals design training programmes for individuals and animals assess the compatibility of individuals and animals to work together take advantage of learning opportunities in veterinary science maintain animal accommodation hygienic interview animal owners on animals' conditions assess animal's condition provide mentorship practise veterinary professional codes of conduct maintain relationships with animal welfare establishments treat animals ethically maintain veterinary clinical records provide improvement strategies exercise patience adapt to changing situations inspect data use different communication channels collaborate with animal related professionals make decisions regarding the animal's welfare cope with challenging circumstances in the veterinary sector analyse environmental data