Description
Be able to read, understand and utilise the most current research available to justify decisions based on best practice.
Alternative labels
evaluate information in fields of veterinary nursing
understand and utilize research findings in veterinary nursing
understand and utilise research findings in veterinary nursing
evaluate research findings in veterinary nursing
evaluate information in veterinary nursing field
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Evaluate information in the field of veterinary nursing 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.
Veterinary nurse: Veterinary nurses support animals undergoing veterinary treatment and give advice to veterinary clients in the promotion of animal health and disease prevention in accordance with national legislation.
Official veterinarian: Official veterinarians are professionals with a comprehensive scientific education. They have the authority to carry out, in an independent, ethical and personally responsible capacity all veterinary activities with particular focus on the health and welfare of animals and public health in accordance with national and international legislation. They are responsible for national animal disease eradication programmes, the protection of public health and food or animal inspection, animal movements, and import and export of live animals and their products.
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
Evaluate information in the field of veterinary nursing 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.
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