Description
Live animal transporters provide transport and transfer for live animals, including the monitoring of the health and welfare of animals, the planning of, and preparation for journeys, and loading and unloading of animals, according to national and international legislation.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
provide nutrition to animalsassess animal behaviourhandle veterinary emergenciesload animals for transportationmaintain welfare of animals during transportationmanage animal biosecuritymanage animal welfarecontrol animal movementmanage the transportation of animalsapply safe work practices in a veterinary settingmonitor the welfare of animalsmaintain vehicle serviceprovide first aid to animalspark vehiclesapply animal hygiene practicesdrive vehiclestake advantage of learning opportunities in veterinary sciencemaintain animal accommodation hygienicbudget for financial needsinterview animal owners on animals' conditionsconsider time zones in execution of workadhere to transportation work scheduletreat animals ethicallycalculate rates per hoursfollow work scheduleinspect datacommunicate with customersunderstand the animal's situationmake decisions regarding the animal's welfarecope with challenging circumstances in the veterinary sector