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animal osteopath

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

Description

Animal osteopaths provide a therapeutic treatment following veterinary diagnosis or referral. They concentrate on the application of treatment techniques using manipulation of the body tissues to resolve strain and injury in 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

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

veterinary terminology

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 provide osteopathic treatment to animals assess the animal’s rehabilitation requirements advise on animal welfare apply animal hygiene practices prepare animal therapy equipment

OPTIONALOptional competences

make decisions regarding the animal's welfare assess animal's condition develop an animal handling strategy interview animal owners on animals' conditions apply numeracy skills provide mentorship treat animals ethically take advantage of learning opportunities in veterinary science understand the animal's situation calculate rates per hours

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