aquatic animal health professional
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.
Also called: aquatic animal health consultant, aquatic animal health specialist, aquatic animals health professional, aquatic animals health specialist, aquaculture health adviser, aquaculture health specialist, aquatic marine health adviser, aquaculture health consultant
- 52
- essential skills
- 18
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
- 2250
- ISCO-08 group
Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
- aquaculture biologistWhat changes?34 skills in common
- marine biologistWhat changes?19 skills in common
- biologistWhat changes?14 skills in common
- microbiologist13 skills in common
- aquaculture rearing technician11 skills in common
- aquaculture harvesting technician9 skills in common
- aquaculture recirculation manager9 skills in common
- aquaculture recirculation technician9 skills in common
Essential skills
52- administer treatments to fish
- analyse fish samples for diagnosis
- analyse work-related written reports
- applied zoology
- apply scientific methods
- aquatic species
- biology
- biosecurity
- biotechnology in aquaculture
- botany
- carry out fish disease prevention measures
- collect biological data
- collect fish samples for diagnosis
- communicate specialised veterinary information
- conduct fish mortality studies
- conduct fish populations studies
- conduct research on fauna
- conduct research on flora
- conserve natural resources
- control aquatic production environment
- diagnose aquatic animals disease symptoms
- dispose of chemicals
- ecology
- fish anatomy
- fish biology
- fish identification and classification
- follow safety precautions in fishery operations
- gather experimental data
- implement scientific decision making in healthcare
- inspect fish stock
- laboratory techniques
- maintain aquaculture treatment records
- microbiology-bacteriology
- molecular biology
- monitor fish health status
- monitor fish mortality rates
- monitor treated fish
- monitor water quality
- perform field research
- perform laboratory tests
- perform scientific research
- prepare fish treatment facilities
- prepare fish treatment plan
- prepare visual data
- preserve fish samples for diagnosis
- scientific research methodology
- send samples to laboratory
- treat fish diseases
- use specialised equipment
- virology
- write routine reports
- write work-related reports
Optional skills
18- advise on animal welfare
- animal welfare legislation
- apply risk management processes
- assess environmental impact in aquaculture operations
- assessment of risks and threats
- develop fish health and welfare management plans
- develop management plans to reduce risks in aquaculture
- ensure animal welfare in slaughtering practices
- fish welfare regulations
- identify risks in aquaculture facilities
- inspect animal welfare management
- interview parties in relation to animal welfare investigations
- maintain relationships with animal welfare establishments
- pollution legislation
- pollution prevention
- report pollution incidents
- screen live fish deformities
- seek innovation in current practices
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