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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

veterinary technician

Veterinary technicians provide the technical and administrative support to the veterinarian in accordance with national legislation.

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Description

Veterinary technicians provide the technical and administrative support to the veterinarian in accordance with national legislation.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
signs of animal illnessanimal welfare legislationenvironmental enrichment for animalssafe work practices in a veterinary settinganimal behaviourbiosecurity related to animalsanimal welfareanatomy of animalsphysiology of animals
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
animal production scienceveterinary terminology
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
manage personal professional developmentprepare animals for anaesthesiaprovide first aid to animalsmonitor the welfare of animalsapply safe work practices in a veterinary settingmanage animal biosecurityassist in the administration of fluids to animalscontrol animal movementhandle veterinary emergenciesassist in administering veterinary anaestheticsdeal with challenging peoplemanage infection control in the facilityassist the veterinary surgeon as a scrub nurseassist in general veterinary medical proceduresprepare animals for veterinary surgeryprepare environment for veterinary surgerysupport veterinary diagnostic imaging proceduresmonitor condition of hospitalised animalssupport veterinary diagnostic proceduresprepare veterinary anaesthetic equipmentmaintain work environments in a veterinary practice
OPTIONALOptional competences
follow work procedurescollaborate with animal related professionalscommunicate by telephonemake decisions regarding the animal's welfaremanage veterinary practice waiting areafollow written instructionsinterview animal owners on animals' conditionsprovide support to veterinary clientsprocess paymentstreat animals ethicallymaintain stocks of veterinary materialsexecute working instructionstake advantage of learning opportunities in veterinary sciencecope with challenging circumstances in the veterinary sectormaintain veterinary clinical recordsmaintain administrative records in the veterinary officefollow work scheduleunderstand the animal's situationmaintain professional recordsplan scheduleassess animal behaviourpractise veterinary professional codes of conductcalculate rates per hours

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

55 total
30 essential · 25 optional

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

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