ISCO Specialization 3255.1.2 Animal Massage Therapist
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Animal Massage Therapist: Animal massage therapists provide a therapeutic treatment following veterinary diagnosis or referral concentrating on manual and mechanical manipulation of soft tissues to promote healing and recovery in animals in accordance with national legislation.
Essential Skills
- Protect Health And Safety When Handling Animals
- Manage Animal Biosecurity
- Advise On Animal Welfare
- Physiology Of Animals
- Handle Veterinary Emergencies
- Anatomy Of Animals
- Manage Personal Professional Development
- Monitor The Welfare Of Animals
- Signs Of Animal Illness
- Assess The Animal’S Rehabilitation Requirements
- Animal Welfare
- Biosecurity Related To Animals
- Environmental Enrichment For Animals
- Perform Massage Techniques On Animals
- Deal With Challenging People
- Animal Behaviour
- Manage Animal Welfare
- Animal Welfare Legislation
- Manage Animal Hygiene
- Plan Physical Rehabilitation Of Animals
- Apply Safe Work Practices In A Veterinary Setting
- Prepare Animal Therapy Equipment
Alternative Names
- Veterinary Massage Therapist
- Animal Massage Therapists
- Animal Masseur
- Veterinary Masseur
