As an Animal Welfare Inspector, you will need to master following:

• advise on animal welfare
• anatomy of animals
• animal behaviour
• animal production science
• apply safe work practices in a veterinary setting
• assess animal's condition
• biosecurity related to animals
• environmental enrichment for animals
• instruct animal owners
• liaise with animal welfare agencies
• maintain relationships with animal welfare establishments
• make decisions regarding the animal's welfare
• manage animal biosecurity
• physiology of animals
• promote animal welfare
• rescue animals
• safe work practices in a veterinary setting
• signs of animal illness
• sociocultural contexts in which animals are kept
• treat animals ethically

More generally, an animal welfare inspector is also versed in:

• animal welfare
• animal welfare legislation
• deal with challenging people
• handle veterinary emergencies
• monitor the welfare of animals
• provide mentorship

It also helps to know the following:

• 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
• apply numeracy skills
• write inspection reports