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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

animal physiotherapist

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

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Description

Animal physiotherapists provide a therapeutic treatment following veterinary diagnosis or referral. They concentrate on the application of physical therapy and exercise procedures to support animal rehabilitation after a surgery or an injury, aiming to return the animals to normal function and/or maintain performance in accordance with national legislation.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
signs of animal illnessanimal welfare legislationenvironmental enrichment for animalsanimal behaviourbiosecurity related to animalsanimal welfareanatomy of animalsphysiology of animals
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
manage personal professional developmentmonitor the welfare of animalsapply safe work practices in a veterinary settinguse physiotherapy for treatment of animalsmanage animal biosecurityprotect health and safety when handling animalshandle veterinary emergenciesplan physical rehabilitation of animalsdeal with challenging peoplemanage animal welfareassess the animal’s rehabilitation requirementsadvise on animal welfareapply animal hygiene practicesprepare animal therapy equipment
OPTIONALOptional competences
provide mentorship

GLOBAL RESOURCE

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

23 total
22 essential · 1 optional

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

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