§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

veterinary receptionist

Veterinary receptionists provide reception and office/administrative support in a veterinary practice, scheduling appointments and receiving clients, sale and advice on animal related products, in accordance with national legislation.

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Description

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

signs of animal illness animal welfare legislation safe work practices in a veterinary setting biosecurity related to animals animal welfare veterinary terminology

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

animal behaviour anatomy of animals physiology of animals

Practical Skills

OPTIONALOptional competences

manage clinical environments collaborate with animal related professionals make decisions regarding the animal's welfare manage a small-to-medium business handle financial transactions address problems critically create solutions to problems interview animal owners on animals' conditions apply numeracy skills maintain stocks of veterinary materials maintain veterinary clinical records sell veterinary materials calculate rates per hours

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