Description
Kill painlessly an animal suffering from an incurable and painful disease.
Alternative labels
kill painlessly sick animals
carry out euthanasia on animals
kill hurtlessly sick animal
kill painlessly sick animal
kill hurtlessly sick animals
accomplish euthanasia on animals
carry out euthanasia on animal
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Perform euthanasia on animals 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
Perform euthanasia on animals 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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