ISCO Occupation Group 3240.2 Veterinary Technician
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Veterinary Technician: Veterinary technicians provide the technical and administrative support to the veterinarian in accordance with national legislation.
Essential Skills
- Deal With Challenging People
- Support Veterinary Diagnostic Procedures
- Biosecurity Related To Animals
- Assist The Veterinary Surgeon As A Scrub Nurse
- Animal Behaviour
- Physiology Of Animals
- Prepare Animals For Anaesthesia
- Manage Infection Control In The Facility
- Monitor The Welfare Of Animals
- Control Animal Movement
- Manage Personal Professional Development
- Prepare Animals For Veterinary Surgery
- Maintain Work Environments In A Veterinary Practice
- Anatomy Of Animals
- Prepare Environment For Veterinary Surgery
- Assist In Veterinary Surgery
- Assist In General Veterinary Medical Procedures
- Monitor Condition Of Hospitalised Animals
- Handle Veterinary Emergencies
- Safe Work Practices In A Veterinary Setting
- Animal Welfare Legislation
- Provide First Aid To Animals
- Animal Welfare
- Signs Of Animal Illness
- Apply Safe Work Practices In A Veterinary Setting
- Prepare Veterinary Anaesthetic Equipment
- Assist In The Administration Of Fluids To Animals
- Manage Animal Biosecurity
- Environmental Enrichment For Animals
- Support Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging Procedures
- Assist In Administering Veterinary Anaesthetics
Optional Skills
- Treat Animals Ethically
- Understand The Animal'S Situation
- Manage Veterinary Practice Waiting Area
- Calculate Rates Per Hours
- Maintain Stocks Of Veterinary Materials
- Maintain Veterinary Clinical Records
- Communicate By Telephone
- Follow Work Procedures
- Follow Written Instructions
- Provide Support To Veterinary Clients
- Follow Given Instructions
- Maintain Professional Records
- Animal Production Science
- Take Advantage Of Learning Opportunities In Veterinary Science
- Interview Animal Owners On Animals' Conditions
- Assess Animal Behaviour
- Maintain Administrative Records In The Veterinary Office
- Make Decisions Regarding The Animal'S Welfare
- Cope With Challenging Circumstances In The Veterinary Sector
- Veterinary Terminology
- Collaborate With Animal Related Professionals
- Plan Schedule
- Follow Work Schedule
- Practise Veterinary Professional Codes Of Conduct
- Process Payments
Alternative Names
- Vet Practice Technician
- Vet'S Technician
- Veterinary Practice Technician
- Veterinary Auxiliary
- Veterinary Technicians
- Veterinary Assistant
- Vet Technician
Specializations
| Specialization | Title |
|---|---|
| C3240.2.1 | ISCO Specialization 3240.2.1 Animal Artificial Insemination Technician |
| C3240.2.4 | ISCO Specialization 3240.2.4 Veterinary Nurse |
| C3240.2.2 | ISCO Specialization 3240.2.2 Animal Embryo Transfer Technician |
| C3240.2.3 | ISCO Specialization 3240.2.3 Equine Dental Technician |
