animal osteopath

Animal osteopaths provide a therapeutic treatment following veterinary diagnosis or referral. They concentrate on the application of treatment techniques using manipulation of the body tissues to resolve strain and injury in animals in accordance with national legislation.

Alternative Labels

animal osteopath

animal osteopaths

animal ostepathic therapist

veterinary osteopath

veterinary osteopathic therapist

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 provide osteopathic treatment to 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

Optional Skills and Competences

apply numeracy skills assess animal's condition calculate rates per hours develop an animal handling strategy interview animal owners on animals' conditions make decisions regarding the animal's welfare provide mentorship take advantage of learning opportunities in veterinary science treat animals ethically understand the animal's situation

Optional Knowledge

veterinary terminology

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/e81269d8-f301-4c82-9235-ba33ec9b0434

Status

released

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