Description
Communicate the relevance of and the advances in the area of specialisation to general practice veterinarians and to non-veterinarians.
Alternative labels
communicate veterinary specialised information
communicate specialised information to general practice veterinarians and non-veterinarians
communicate information in the veterinary field
disseminate veterinary specialised information
transfer veterinary specialised information
communicate specialised knowledge of the veterinary field
pass on veterinary specialised information
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Communicate specialised veterinary information 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.
Aquatic animal health professional: Aquatic animal health professionals diagnose, prevent and treat diseases, injuries and dysfunctions of aquatic animals by implementing appropriate sampling protocols. They supervise the use of medicines, including vaccines, and collect data on fish health, making regular reports to the appropriate personnel. They may provide care to a wide range of aquatic animals or specialise  in the treatment of a particular group or in a particular speciality area. They may provide advice, support and training to farm staff on best practice with regard to the health and welfare of the cultured organisms.
Optional skill
Communicate specialised veterinary information 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.
Equine dental technician: Equine dental technicians provide routine equine dental care, using appropriate equipment in accordance with national legislation.
Aquaculture biologist: Aquaculture biologists apply knowledge gained from research about aquatic animals and plant life and their interactions with each other and the environment, in order to improve aquaculture production, prevent animal health and environmental problems and to provide solutions if necessary.
Biologist: Biologists study living organisms and life in its broader extent in combination with its environment. Through research, they strive to explain the functional mechanisms, interactions, and evolution of organisms.
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