§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

animal chiropractor

Animal chiropractors provide a therapeutic treatment following veterinary diagnosis or referral.

Description

Animal chiropractors provide a therapeutic treatment following veterinary diagnosis or referral. They concentrate on spinal manipulation or manual therapy for animals in accordance with national legislation.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

signs of animal illness animal welfare legislation environmental enrichment for animals animal behaviour biosecurity related to animals animal welfare anatomy of animals physiology of animals

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

manage personal professional development monitor the welfare of animals apply safe work practices in a veterinary setting manage animal biosecurity protect health and safety when handling animals handle veterinary emergencies plan physical rehabilitation of animals deal with challenging people manage animal welfare use animal chiropractic techniques assess the animal’s rehabilitation requirements advise on animal welfare apply animal hygiene practices prepare animal therapy equipment

OPTIONALOptional competences

provide mentorship

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)