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veterinary scientist

Veterinary scientist develop and do research in animal models, compare basic biology across animals, and translate research findings to different species, including humans.

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Description

Veterinary scientist develop and do research in animal models, compare basic biology across animals, and translate research findings to different species, including humans.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

fundamental veterinary sciences anatomy of animals veterinary terminology

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

signs of animal illness zoonotic diseases veterinary clinical sciences scientific literature

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

integrate gender dimension in research develop professional network with researchers and scientists communicate specialised veterinary information synthesise information apply for research funding manage open publications manage personal professional development promote open innovation in research think abstractly draft scientific or academic papers and technical documentation demonstrate disciplinary expertise manage findable accessible interoperable and reusable data promote the transfer of knowledge apply safe work practices in a veterinary setting apply research ethics and scientific integrity principles in research activities write scientific publications perform laboratory testing on samples of animals promote the participation of citizens in scientific and research activities manage animal biosecurity increase the impact of science on policy and society manage the use of vaccines operate open source software provide anaesthetics to animals manage intellectual property rights conduct quantitative research speak different languages interact professionally in research and professional environments evaluate research activities perform veterinary diagnosis conduct qualitative research publish academic research communicate with a non-scientific audience manage research data apply specialised veterinary knowledge conduct research across disciplines maintain veterinary clinical records perform project management mentor individuals collect samples from animals perform scientific research apply animal hygiene practices assess animal behaviour disseminate results to the scientific community

OPTIONALOptional competences

collaborate with animal related professionals apply blended learning teach in academic or vocational contexts manage resources for educational purposes take advantage of learning opportunities in veterinary science maintain relationships with animal welfare establishments

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