# Competences — animal osteopath

Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/e81269d8-f301-4c82-9235-ba33ec9b0434).

## Essential

- **advise on animal welfare** (skill/competence)
- **anatomy of animals** (knowledge)
- **animal behaviour** (knowledge)
- **animal welfare** (knowledge)
- **animal welfare legislation** (knowledge)
- **apply animal hygiene practices** (skill/competence)
- **apply safe work practices in a veterinary setting** (skill/competence)
- **assess the animal’s rehabilitation requirements** (skill/competence)
- **biosecurity related to animals** (knowledge)
- **deal with challenging people** (skill/competence)
- **environmental enrichment for animals** (knowledge)
- **handle veterinary emergencies** (skill/competence)
- **manage animal biosecurity** (skill/competence)
- **manage animal welfare** (skill/competence)
- **manage personal professional development** (skill/competence)
- **monitor the welfare of animals** (skill/competence)
- **physiology of animals** (knowledge)
- **plan physical rehabilitation of animals** (skill/competence)
- **prepare animal therapy equipment** (skill/competence)
- **protect health and safety when handling animals** (skill/competence)
- **provide osteopathic treatment to animals** (skill/competence)
- **signs of animal illness** (knowledge)

## Optional

- apply numeracy skills (skill/competence)
- assess animal's condition (skill/competence)
- calculate rates per hours (skill/competence)
- develop an animal handling strategy (skill/competence)
- interview animal owners on animals' conditions (skill/competence)
- make decisions regarding the animal's welfare (skill/competence)
- provide mentorship (skill/competence)
- take advantage of learning opportunities in veterinary science (skill/competence)
- treat animals ethically (skill/competence)
- understand the animal's situation (skill/competence)
- veterinary terminology (knowledge)