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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

animal massage therapist

Animal massage therapists provide a therapeutic treatment following veterinary diagnosis or referral concentrating on manual and mechanical manipulation of soft tissues to promote healing and recovery in animals in accordance with national legislation.

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Description

Animal massage therapists provide a therapeutic treatment following veterinary diagnosis or referral concentrating on manual and mechanical manipulation of soft tissues to promote healing and recovery in animals 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
perform massage techniques on animalsmanage 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 peoplemanage animal welfareassess the animal’s rehabilitation requirementsadvise on animal welfareapply animal hygiene practicesprepare animal therapy equipment

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

22 total
22 essential · 0 optional

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

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