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aquatic animal health professional

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Veterinarians

aquatic animal health professional

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Code

2250.5

Description

Aquatic animal health professionals diagnose, prevent and treat diseases, injuries and dysfunctions of aquatic animals by implementing appropriate sampling protocols. They supervise the use of medicines, including vaccines, and collect data on fish health, making regular reports to the appropriate personnel. They may provide care to a wide range of aquatic animals or specialise in the treatment of a particular group or in a particular speciality area. They may provide advice, support and training to farm staff on best practice with regard to the health and welfare of the cultured organisms.

Alternative Labels

aquaculture health adviser

aquaculture health consultant

aquaculture health expert

aquaculture health professional

aquaculture health specialist

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aquatic animal health consultant

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aquatic animal health specialist

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aquatic marine health consultant

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Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

administer treatments to fish analyse fish samples for diagnosis analyse work-related written reports apply scientific methods assess fish health condition carry out fish disease prevention measures collect biological data collect fish samples for diagnosis communicate specialised veterinary information conduct fish mortality studies conduct fish populations studies conduct research on fauna conduct research on flora conserve natural resources control aquatic production environment diagnose aquatic animals disease symptoms dispose of chemicals follow safety precautions in fishery operations gather experimental data implement scientific decision making in healthcare inspect fish stock maintain aquaculture treatment records monitor fish mortality rates monitor treated fish monitor water quality perform field research perform laboratory tests perform scientific research prepare fish treatment facilities prepare fish treatment plan prepare visual data preserve fish samples for diagnosis send biological samples to laboratory treat fish diseases use specialised equipment write routine reports write work-related reports

Essential Knowledge

applied zoology aquatic species biology biosecurity biotechnology in aquaculture botany ecology fish anatomy fish biology fish identification and classification laboratory techniques microbiology-bacteriology molecular biology scientific research methodology virology

Optional Skills and Competences

advise on animal welfare apply risk management processes assess environmental impact in aquaculture operations develop fish health and welfare management plans develop management plans to reduce risks in aquaculture ensure animal welfare in slaughtering practices identify risks in aquaculture facilities inspect animal welfare management interview parties in relation to animal welfare investigations maintain relationships with animal welfare establishments report pollution incidents screen live fish deformities seek innovation in current practices

Optional Knowledge

animal welfare legislation assessment of risks and threats fish welfare regulations pollution legislation pollution prevention

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http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/8467dda9-34c6-4c6f-aa37-e7bddffac007

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released

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aquatic animal health professional

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Skills & Competences

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