Handle veterinary emergencies

Description

Handle unforeseen incidents concerning animals and circumstances which call for urgent action in an appropriate professional manner.

Occupations requiring this skill

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Skill demand overview
  • Essential in 30 occupations
  • Optional in 15 occupations
  • Total: 45 occupations
  • Most common in: ISCO major group 5 (Service and sales workers)

Essential for

  • 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 …
  • 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 pro…
  • Animal care attendant
    Animal care attendants provide routine care for non-production animals, which may include feeding, watering, cleaning, exercise and enrichment, grooming, training and monitoring of…
  • Animal therapist
    Animal therapists are professionals who rehabilitate animals that have had surgery, amputation, have been injured or suffer from chronic pain so that they may enjoy a higher qualit…
  • Animal handler
    Animal handlers are in charge of handling animals in a working role and continue the training of the animal, in accordance with national legislation. Includes people working w…
  • 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 …
  • Park guide
    Park guides assist visitors, interpret cultural and natural heritage and provide information and guidance to tourists in parks such as wildlife, amusement and nature park…
  • Alternative animal therapist
    Alternative animal therapists investigate sick or injured small and large animals and provide an alternative healing treatment. They may use homeopathy or acupuncture and other alt…
  • Animal welfare inspector
    Animal welfare inspectors investigate alleged reports of animal cruelty or neglect, rescue or collect animals in immediate or potential risk, liaise with internal and external agen…
  • Life guard
    Life guards monitor and ensure safety in the aquatic facility by preventing and responding to any emergencies. They identify potential risks, advise individuals on proper behaviour…
  • Animal embryo transfer technician
    Animal embryo transfer technicians aid and support the carrying out of embryo transfer under veterinary supervision in accordance with national legislation. Duties Animal embryo tr…
  • Equine dental technician
    Equine dental technicians assist veterinarians in providing routine equine dental care, using appropriate equipment in accordance with national legislation. Duties Equine…
  • 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 cap…
  • Animal groomer
    Animal groomers are in charge of grooming a range of animals, using the correct equipment, materials and methods. It includes use of appropriate and safe handling techniques and th…
  • Tour organiser
    Tour organisers are in charge of managing and supervising the itinerary of a touristic voyage and provide practical information to tourists. Other titles The following job titles a…
  • Animal physiotherapist
    Animal physiotherapists provide a therapeutic treatment following veterinary diagnosis or referral. They concentrate on the application of physical therapy and exercise procedures …
  • Ship steward/ship stewardess
    Ship stewards and ship stewardesses work on board the vessel to provide services to passengers such as serving meals, housekeeping, welcoming passengers and explaining safety proce…
  • Animal behaviourist
    An Animal Behaviourist is a specialist who studies the behaviors of animals, seeking to understand the causes, motivations, and evolutionary significance of how animals act in diff…
  • Door supervisor
    Door supervisors ensure that the people entering public places such as bars, restaurants and concert venues are suitable and that they do not represent potential problems. They enf…
  • Live animal transporter
    Live animal transporters provide transport and transfer for live animals, including the monitoring of the health and welfare of animals, the planning of, and preparation for journe…
  • Veterinary technician
    Veterinary technicians provide the technical and administrative support to the veterinarian in accordance with national legislation. Duties Veterinary technicians typically do…
  • Aquaculture husbandry manager
    Aquaculture husbandry managers specialise in the husbandry of ongrowing aquatic species, especially in the feeding, growth, and stock management processes. Other titles The followi…
  • Animal chiropractor
    An Animal Chiropractor specializes in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal disorders in animals through manual manipulation and adjustment of the spine and other joints. They ai…
  • Club host/club hostess
    Club host/hostess welcome customers to the club. They ensure that clients are well looked after and satisfied. Duties The duties of a club host/club hostess include, but are not…
  • Animal osteopath
    An Animal Osteopath is a specialized practitioner who applies osteopathic principles and techniques to animals. This role focuses on diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal problem…
  • 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 capa…
  • Veterinary receptionist
    Veterinary receptionists provide reception and office/administrative support in a veterinary practice, scheduling appointments and receiving clients, sale and advice on animal rela…
  • Flight attendant
    Flight attendants perform a variety of personal services conducive to the safety and comfort of airline passengers during flight. They greet passengers, verify tickets, and directs…
  • Animal hydrotherapist
    Animal hydrotherapists provide a therapeutic treatment following veterinary diagnosis or referral. They concentrate on use of water-resistance to treat conditions, assist post…
  • Animal trainer
    Animal trainers train animals and/or animal handlers for general and specific purposes, including assistance, security, leisure, competition, transportation, obedience and routine …

Optional for

  • Kennel worker
    Kennel workers handle animals in kennels or catteries and provide care for pets. They feed the animals, clean their cages, look after ill or old animals, groom them and…
  • Building caretaker
    Building caretakers maintain and monitor the condition and security of buildings. They clean, assist with minor repairs and ensure that amenities such as heating and hot water are …
  • Horticulture worker
    Horticulture workers carry out practical activities and assist in nurseries or greenhouses for the production of horticultural crops. Duties The duties of a horticulture worker inc…
  • Swimming facility attendant
    Swimming facility attendants handle the daily activities of a swimming facility such as a swimming pool, beach and lake. They clean the facility, maintain a good attitude towards t…
  • Steward/stewardess
    Stewards/stewardesses perform food and beverage service activities on all land, sea and air travel services. Other titles The following job titles also refer to steward/stewardess:…
  • Lifeguard instructor
    Lifeguard instructors teach future (professional) lifeguards the necessary programmes and methods needed to become a licensed lifeguard. They provide training on safety supervision…
  • Fruit production team leader
    Fruit production team leaders are responsible for leading and working with a team. They organise daily work schedules for the production of fruit crops and participate in the produ…
  • Wedding planner
    Wedding planners assist with all logistical details required concerning their client's wedding ceremony. Based on their client's requirements, they make arrangements for floral dec…
  • Emergency response coordinator
    Emergency response coordinators analyse potential risks such as disasters and emergencies for a community or institution and develop a strategy for reacting to these risks. They ou…
  • Animal shelter worker
    Animal shelter workers provide animal care routine services at the animal shelter. They receive animals brought to the shelter, respond to calls about lost or injured animals, nurs…
  • Horticulture production team leader
    Horticulture production team leaders are responsible for leading and working with a team. They organise daily work schedules for the production of horticulture crops and participat…
  • House sitter
    House sitters move in the house of their employers in order to maintain security of the property during their absence. They monitor entrance areas and prevent unauthorized persons …
  • Kennel supervisor
    Kennel supervisors monitor the daily operations of the kennel under their supervision. They ensure that the pets kept in kennels are being properly handled and cared for. Kennel su…
  • Horticulture production manager
    Horticultural production managers plan the production, manage the enterprise and participate in the production Other titles The following job titles also refer to horticulture prod…
  • Street lighting electrician
    Street lighting electricians construct and maintain electric power transmission and distribution in street lights. They maintain, test and repair street lights in compliance with s…

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