Description
Animal physiotherapists provide a therapeutic treatment following veterinary diagnosis or referral. They concentrate on the application of physical therapy and exercise procedures to support animal rehabilitation after a surgery or an injury, aiming to return the animals to normal function and/or maintain performance in accordance with national legislation.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
manage personal professional developmentuse physiotherapy for treatment of animalshandle veterinary emergenciesassess the animal’s rehabilitation requirementsprotect health and safety when handling animalsadvise on animal welfaremanage animal biosecuritymanage animal welfaredeal with challenging peopleplan physical rehabilitation of animalsapply safe work practices in a veterinary settingprepare animal therapy equipmentmonitor the welfare of animalsapply animal hygiene practicesprovide mentorship