ISCO Specialization 3255.1.1 Animal Hydrotherapist
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Animal Hydrotherapist: Animal hydrotherapists provide a therapeutic treatment following veterinary diagnosis or referral. They concentrate on use of water-resistance to treat conditions, assist post-operative recovery, give pre-operative exercises and enhance general fitness in accordance with national legislation.
Essential Skills
- Animal Welfare
- Animal Behaviour
- Plan Physical Rehabilitation Of Animals
- Anatomy Of Animals
- Animal Welfare Legislation
- Protect Health And Safety When Handling Animals
- Biosecurity Related To Animals
- Administer Hydrotherapy
- Prepare Animal Therapy Equipment
- Physiology Of Animals
- Environmental Enrichment For Animals
- Assess The Animal’S Rehabilitation Requirements
- Apply Safe Work Practices In A Veterinary Setting
- Advise On Animal Welfare
- Manage Animal Biosecurity
- Manage Animal Hygiene
- Handle Veterinary Emergencies
- Signs Of Animal Illness
- Manage Personal Professional Development
- Deal With Challenging People
- Monitor The Welfare Of Animals
- Manage Animal Welfare
Alternative Names
- Veterinary Hydrotherapist
- Animal Hydrotherapists
