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animal handler

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Description

Animal handlers are in charge of handling animals in a working role and continue the training of the animal, in accordance with national legislation.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

animal behaviour animal welfare signs of animal illness safe work practices in a veterinary setting biosecurity related to animals environmental enrichment for animals anatomy of animals physiology of animals animal welfare legislation animal production science

Practical Skills

provide nutrition to animals assess animal behaviour handle veterinary emergencies implement exercise activities for animals manage animal biosecurity manage animal welfare treat animals ethically provide an enriching environment for animals control animal movement apply safe work practices in a veterinary setting monitor the welfare of animals handle working animals provide first aid to animals apply animal hygiene practices provide animal training take advantage of learning opportunities in veterinary science maintain animal accommodation hygienic apply numeracy skills interview animal owners on animals' conditions assess animal's condition groom animals load animals for transportation maintain welfare of animals during transportation calculate rates per hours handle animals for semen collection understand the animal's situation make decisions regarding the animal's welfare cope with challenging circumstances in the veterinary sector