Manage the use of vaccines

Description

Prescribe, administer and manage the use of vaccines, immune stimulants and suppressors and anti-sera.

Alternative labels

manage the use of immune stimulants and suppressors
handle the use of vaccines
manage use of vaccines
administer the use of vaccines
manage the use of a vaccine
prescribe and administer vaccines

Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

cross-sector

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Manage the use of vaccines 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

Manage the use of vaccines 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. Manage the use of vaccines – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022