Description
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.
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Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
manage personal professional developmenthandle 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 osteopathic treatment to animalstake advantage of learning opportunities in veterinary scienceapply numeracy skillsdevelop an animal handling strategyinterview animal owners on animals' conditionsassess animal's conditionprovide mentorshiptreat animals ethicallycalculate rates per hoursunderstand the animal's situationmake decisions regarding the animal's welfare