As an Animal Handler, you will need to master following:

• anatomy of animals
• animal behaviour
• 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 working animals
• implement exercise activities for animals
• implement training programmes for animals
• manage animal biosecurity
• manage animal welfare
• physiology of animals
• provide an enriching environment for animals
• provide animal training
• provide first aid to animals
• provide nutrition to animals
• safe work practices in a veterinary setting
• signs of animal illness
• treat animals ethically

More generally, an animal handler is also versed in:

• animal welfare
• animal welfare legislation
• handle veterinary emergencies
• monitor the welfare of animals

It also helps to know the following:

• animal production science
• assess animal's condition
• calculate rates per hours
• cope with challenging circumstances in the veterinary sector
• groom animals
• handle animals for semen collection
• interview animal owners on animals' conditions
• maintain animal accommodation
• maintain welfare of animals during transportation
• make decisions regarding the animal's welfare
• take advantage of learning opportunities in veterinary science
• understand the animal's situation
• apply numeracy skills
• load animals for transportation