Perform gross post mortem examination on animals

Perform gross examination of an animal's corpse to diagnose the aetiology and pathophysiology of disease or death of animals and for the safety and quality of animal products entering the food chain.

The veterinarian must be able to conduct post-mortem exam but may delegate or supervise this examination being done by non-veterinarians. The examination includes taking samples.

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• Take advantage of learning opportunities in veterinary science
• Perform surgical procedures on animals
• Maintain administrative records in the veterinary office
• Perform euthanasia on animals
• Develop an animal handling strategy
• Assess animal nutrition
• Provide animal training
• Understand the animal’s situation
• Make decisions regarding the animal’s welfare
• Manage animal biosecurity
• Apply veterinary epidemiology
• Animal welfare legislation