ISCO Occupation Group 3255.1 Animal Therapist
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Animal Therapist: Animal therapists provide a therapeutic treatment following veterinary diagnosis or referral.
Essential Skills
- Manage Animal Biosecurity
- Plan Physical Rehabilitation Of Animals
- Manage Animal Hygiene
- Deal With Challenging People
- Biosecurity Related To Animals
- Advise On Animal Welfare
- Animal Welfare
- Signs Of Animal Illness
- Manage Personal Professional Development
- Assess The Animal’S Rehabilitation Requirements
- Prepare Animal Therapy Equipment
- Apply Safe Work Practices In A Veterinary Setting
- Monitor The Welfare Of Animals
- Protect Health And Safety When Handling Animals
- Anatomy Of Animals
- Animal Welfare Legislation
- Environmental Enrichment For Animals
- Physiology Of Animals
- Animal Behaviour
- Handle Veterinary Emergencies
Optional Skills
- Take Advantage Of Learning Opportunities In Veterinary Science
- Consider Environmental Factors In Long-Term Care For Animals
- Select Animals For Training
- Assess Animal Behaviour
- Treat Animals Ethically
- Control Animal Movement
- Prescribe Physical Therapy To Animals
- Use Different Communication Channels
- Apply Numeracy Skills
- Use Animal Chiropractic Techniques
- Interview Animal Owners On Animals' Conditions
- Provide Support To Veterinary Clients
- Safely Interact With Animals
- Cope With Challenging Circumstances In The Veterinary Sector
- Assess Animal Nutrition
- Perform Massage Techniques On Animals
- Develop An Animal Handling Strategy
- Assess Animal'S Condition
- Implement Training Programmes For Animals
- Maintain Veterinary Clinical Records
- Animal Production Science
- Understand The Animal'S Situation
- Calculate Rates Per Hours
- Collaborate With Animal Related Professionals
- Administer Hydrotherapy
- Provide Mentorship
- Safe Work Practices In A Veterinary Setting
- Design Plans To Address Undesirable Behaviour In Animals
- Use Osteopathic Techniques To Improve Health Of Animals
- Communicate With Customers
- Make Decisions Regarding The Animal'S Welfare
- Veterinary Terminology
- Use Physiotherapy For Treatment Of Animals
- Maintain Animal Accommodation
- Manage Animal Welfare
Alternative Names
- Animal Convalescence Therapist
- Animal Rehab Therapist
- Animal Rehabilitation Therapist
- Animal Therapists
Specializations
Specialization | Title |
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C3255.1.1 | ISCO Specialization 3255.1.1 Animal Hydrotherapist |
C3255.1.2 | ISCO Specialization 3255.1.2 Animal Massage Therapist |