Description
Animal massage therapists provide a therapeutic treatment following veterinary diagnosis or referral concentrating on manual and mechanical manipulation of soft tissues to promote healing and recovery in animals in accordance with national legislation.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
manage personal professional developmenthandle veterinary emergenciesassess the animal’s rehabilitation requirementsperform massage techniques on animalsprotect 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 practices