animal osteopath
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.
Also called: veterinary osteopathic therapist, animal osteopaths, veterinary osteopath, animal ostepathic therapist
- 22
- essential skills
- 11
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
- 2250
- ISCO-08 group
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8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
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- animal massage therapist21 skills in common
- animal physiotherapistWhat changes?21 skills in common
- alternative animal therapist20 skills in common
- animal therapist20 skills in common
- animal behaviourist17 skills in common
- animal trainer15 skills in common
Essential skills
22- advise on animal welfare
- anatomy of animals
- animal behaviour
- animal welfare
- animal welfare legislation
- apply animal hygiene practices
- apply safe work practices in a veterinary setting
- assess the animal’s rehabilitation requirements
- biosecurity related to animals
- deal with challenging people
- environmental enrichment for animals
- handle veterinary emergencies
- manage animal biosecurity
- manage animal welfare
- manage personal professional development
- monitor the welfare of animals
- physiology of animals
- plan physical rehabilitation of animals
- prepare animal therapy equipment
- protect health and safety when handling animals
- provide osteopathic treatment to animals
- signs of animal illness
Optional skills
11- apply numeracy skills
- assess animal's condition
- calculate rates per hours
- develop an animal handling strategy
- interview animal owners on animals' conditions
- make decisions regarding the animal's welfare
- provide mentorship
- take advantage of learning opportunities in veterinary science
- treat animals ethically
- understand the animal's situation
- veterinary terminology
Definition and skills from ESCO, published by the European Commission. Source concept
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