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veterinary scientist

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Description

Veterinary scientist develop and do research in animal models, compare basic biology across animals, and translate research findings to different species, including humans.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

anatomy of animals fundamental veterinary sciences veterinary terminology signs of animal illness veterinary clinical sciences scientific literature zoonotic diseases

Practical Skills

assess animal behaviour mentor individuals perform veterinary diagnosis collect samples from animals manage personal professional development develop professional network with researchers and scientists manage research data evaluate research activities provide anaesthetics to animals conduct qualitative research integrate gender dimension in research promote the transfer of knowledge apply specialised veterinary knowledge manage open publications speak different languages synthesise information apply for research funding think abstractly operate open source software manage animal biosecurity perform project management promote open innovation in research draft scientific or academic papers and technical documentation apply research ethics and scientific integrity principles in research activities maintain veterinary clinical records promote the participation of citizens in scientific and research activities manage findable accessible interoperable and reusable data apply safe work practices in a veterinary setting interact professionally in research and professional environments communicate with a non-scientific audience manage the use of vaccines conduct quantitative research write scientific publications communicate specialised veterinary information perform scientific research apply animal hygiene practices conduct research across disciplines manage intellectual property rights increase the impact of science on policy and society demonstrate disciplinary expertise disseminate results to the scientific community perform laboratory testing on samples of animals publish academic research take advantage of learning opportunities in veterinary science manage resources for educational purposes teach in academic or vocational contexts maintain relationships with animal welfare establishments apply blended learning collaborate with animal related professionals