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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

animal therapist

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

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Description

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

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
signs of animal illnessanimal welfare legislationenvironmental enrichment for animalsanimal behaviourbiosecurity related to animalsanimal welfareanatomy of animalsphysiology of animals
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
assistive instrumentsanimal production sciencesafe work practices in a veterinary settingveterinary terminology
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
manage personal professional developmentmonitor the welfare of animalsapply safe work practices in a veterinary settingmanage animal biosecurityprotect health and safety when handling animalshandle veterinary emergenciesplan physical rehabilitation of animalsdeal with challenging peopleassess the animal’s rehabilitation requirementsadvise on animal welfareapply animal hygiene practicesprepare animal therapy equipment
OPTIONALOptional competences
design plans to address undesirable behaviour in animalscollaborate with animal related professionalsperform massage techniques on animalsuse different communication channelsmake decisions regarding the animal's welfareassess animal's conditionadvise on long-term care for animalsuse physiotherapy for treatment of animalsinteract safely with animalsdevelop an animal handling strategyprovide animal trainingprescribe physical therapy to animalscontrol animal movementinterview animal owners on animals' conditionsassess animal nutritioncommunicate with customersapply numeracy skillsprovide support to veterinary clientsadminister hydrotherapymanage animal welfareprovide mentorshipuse animal chiropractic techniquestreat animals ethicallyprovide osteopathic treatment to animalstake advantage of learning opportunities in veterinary sciencecope with challenging circumstances in the veterinary sectormaintain veterinary clinical recordsunderstand the animal's situationselect animals for trainingmaintain animal accommodation hygienicassess animal behaviourcalculate rates per hours

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

56 total
20 essential · 36 optional

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

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