Collect samples from animals for diagnostic purposes

Description

Obtain specimens of an animal’s body fluids, secretions, excretion or other tissues, in order to facilitate the diagnosis of health and disease.

This includes use of invasive techniques (eg. biopsy) which must only be carried out by the veterinarian unless otherwise permitted by national legislation.

Alternative labels

obtain specimens of an animal for diagnostic purposes
collect sample form an animal for diagnostic purposes
obtain samples from animals for diagnostic purposes
collect samples from animals for diagnostic purpose

Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

sector-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Collect samples from animals for diagnostic purposes is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Specialised veterinarian: Specialised veterinarians are professionals with a comprehensive scientific education. They have the authority to carry out, in an independent, ethical and personally responsible capacity, all aspects of veterinary medicine, in the interest of the health and welfare of animals and public health in accordance with national and international legislation. In addition they need a recognized qualification and/or experience in a specific species and/or veterinary procedure.

Veterinary specialisms are generally classified according to species and/or procedures, for example:

Species covered may include equine and zoological animals
Procedures covered may include cardiology, orthopaedics

Current lists  of specialisms and details for the specific qualifications and experience required can be found at:
http://www.ebvs.org/
https://www.avma.org/Pages/home.aspx

You are advised to contact the relevant national regulatory body for further information.
General veterinarian: General veterinarians are professionals with a comprehensive scientific education. They have the authority to carry out, in an independent, ethical and personally responsible capacity, all aspects of veterinary medicine, in the interest of the health and welfare of animals and public health in accordance with national and international legislation. The generalist veterinarian can work with any species, however they may choose to work with a single species or types such as equine, companion or production animals.

Optional skill

Collect samples from animals for diagnostic purposes is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

 


 

References

  1. Collect samples from animals for diagnostic purposes – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022