animal chiropractor

Animal chiropractors provide a therapeutic treatment following veterinary diagnosis or referral. They concentrate on spinal manipulation or manual therapy for animals in accordance with national legislation.

Alternative Labels

animal chiropractitioner

animal chiropractor

animal chiropractors

veterinary chiropractor

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 plan physical rehabilitation of animals prepare animal therapy equipment protect health and safety when handling animals use animal chiropractic techniques

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

Optional Skills and Competences

provide mentorship

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/be2896db-9ab7-4719-a558-96b18c93027d

Status

released

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