ISCO Occupation Group 2269.1 Animal Osteopath
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
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.
Essential Skills
- Monitor The Welfare Of Animals
- Prepare Animal Therapy Equipment
- Protect Health And Safety When Handling Animals
- Anatomy Of Animals
- Environmental Enrichment For Animals
- Manage Animal Hygiene
- Animal Behaviour
- Biosecurity Related To Animals
- Apply Safe Work Practices In A Veterinary Setting
- Handle Veterinary Emergencies
- Deal With Challenging People
- Use Osteopathic Techniques To Improve Health Of Animals
- Advise On Animal Welfare
- Plan Physical Rehabilitation Of Animals
- Assess The Animal’S Rehabilitation Requirements
- Manage Animal Welfare
- Signs Of Animal Illness
- Manage Personal Professional Development
- Animal Welfare Legislation
- Animal Welfare
- Manage Animal Biosecurity
- Physiology Of Animals
Optional Skills
- Assess Animal'S Condition
- Develop An Animal Handling Strategy
- Understand The Animal'S Situation
- Treat Animals Ethically
- Take Advantage Of Learning Opportunities In Veterinary Science
- Provide Mentorship
- Calculate Rates Per Hours
- Veterinary Terminology
- Apply Numeracy Skills
- Interview Animal Owners On Animals' Conditions
- Make Decisions Regarding The Animal'S Welfare
Alternative Names
- Veterinary Osteopathic Therapist
- Animal Osteopaths
- Veterinary Osteopath
- Animal Ostepathic Therapist
