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equine dental technician

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Description

Equine dental technicians provide routine equine dental care, using appropriate equipment in accordance with national legislation.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

environmental enrichment for animals veterinary terminology animal welfare legislation

Practical Skills

maintain professional records manage personal professional development handle veterinary emergencies carry out equine dental procedures advise on animal welfare manage animal biosecurity assist customers deal with challenging people handle horses during dental procedures use equine dental equipment apply safe work practices in a veterinary setting monitor the welfare of animals apply animal hygiene practices communicate with customers conduct veterinary consultation apply numeracy skills assess animal's condition calculate rates per hours manage a small-to-medium business maintain veterinary clinical records follow work schedule plan schedule maintain administrative records in the veterinary office communicate specialised veterinary information understand the animal's situation make decisions regarding the animal's welfare cope with challenging circumstances in the veterinary sector