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aquatic animal health professional

Aquatic animal health professionals diagnose, prevent and treat diseases, injuries and dysfunctions of aquatic animals by implementing appropriate sampling protocols.

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DESCRIPTION

Aquatic animal health professionals diagnose, prevent and treat diseases, injuries and dysfunctions of aquatic animals by implementing appropriate sampling protocols. They supervise the use of medicines, including vaccines, and collect data on fish health, making regular reports to the appropriate personnel. They may provide care to a wide range of aquatic animals or specialise in the treatment of a particular group or in a particular speciality area. They may provide advice, support and training to farm staff on best practice with regard to the health and welfare of the cultured organisms.

PRACTICAL SKILLS

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
conduct research on flora
monitor water quality
follow safety precautions in fishery operations
OPTIONALOptional competences
screen live fish deformities
develop management plans to reduce risks in aquaculture
seek innovation in current practices

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Skills overview

70total
52 essential
18 optional

Breakdown

Knowledge
0
Skills
6

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Quick insight

This role requires 52 essential competences across practical skill domains.

DATA SOURCED FROM ESCO (EUROPEAN COMMISSION) & O*NET (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR)

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