animal massage therapist

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.

Alternative Labels

animal massage therapists

animal masseur

veterinary massage therapist

veterinary masseur

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

advise on animal welfare apply animal hygiene practices apply safe work practices in a veterinary setting assess the animal’s rehabilitation requirements deal with challenging people handle veterinary emergencies manage animal biosecurity manage animal welfare manage personal professional development monitor the welfare of animals perform massage techniques on animals plan physical rehabilitation of animals prepare animal therapy equipment protect health and safety when handling animals

Essential Knowledge

anatomy of animals animal behaviour animal welfare animal welfare legislation biosecurity related to animals environmental enrichment for animals physiology of animals signs of animal illness

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/0abed785-00f8-4692-9f5f-f2b56efdb829

Status

released

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