ISCO Occupation Group 3240.1 Alternative Animal Therapist
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Alternative Animal Therapist: Alternative animal therapists investigate sick or injured small and large animals and provide an alternative healing treatment. They may use homeopathy or acupuncture and other alternative medicines or methods to heal the animal. Alternative animal therapists also advise treatments which strengthen the self-healing powers of animals.
Essential Skills
- Advise On Animal Welfare
- Control Animal Movement
- Apply Safe Work Practices In A Veterinary Setting
- Protect Health And Safety When Handling Animals
- Biosecurity Related To Animals
- Environmental Enrichment For Animals
- Animal Welfare
- Assess The Animal’S Rehabilitation Requirements
- Manage Animal Biosecurity
- Prepare Animal Therapy Equipment
- Handle Veterinary Emergencies
- Monitor The Welfare Of Animals
- Treat Animals Ethically
- Anatomy Of Animals
- Manage Personal Professional Development
- Manage Animal Hygiene
- Deal With Challenging People
- Plan Physical Rehabilitation Of Animals
- Signs Of Animal Illness
- Animal Behaviour
- Physiology Of Animals
- Animal Welfare Legislation
Optional Skills
- Animal Production Science
- Assess Animal'S Condition
- Assess Animal Nutrition
- Provide Support To Veterinary Clients
- Prescribe Physical Therapy To Animals
- Make Decisions Regarding The Animal'S Welfare
- Veterinary Terminology
- Safely Interact With Animals
- Manage Animal Welfare
- Safe Work Practices In A Veterinary Setting
- Design Plans To Address Undesirable Behaviour In Animals
- Develop An Animal Handling Strategy
- Maintain Veterinary Clinical Records
- Perform Massage Techniques On Animals
- Assess Animal Behaviour
- Use Animal Chiropractic Techniques
- Cope With Challenging Circumstances In The Veterinary Sector
- Use Physiotherapy For Treatment Of Animals
- Consider Environmental Factors In Long-Term Care For Animals
- Use Osteopathic Techniques To Improve Health Of Animals
- Understand The Animal'S Situation
- Communicate With Customers
- Collaborate With Animal Related Professionals
- Use Different Communication Channels
Alternative Names
- Natural Animal Therapist
- Holistic Animal Therapist
- Animal Massage Therapist
- Animal Homeopath
- Complementary Animal Therapist
- Animal Acupuncturist
- Animal Healer
