Perform massage techniques on animals

Design a massage treatment plan, provide advice and use appropriate massage techniques on animals.

perform animal health improving massage
massage to improve the health of an animal
massage to improve health of animals
formulate massage plans for animal treatment
massages to improve health of animals
provide health promoting animal massages

skill/competence

sector-specific

Perform massage techniques on animals is an essential skill of the following occupations:

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 promote healing and recovery in animals in accordance with national legislation.

Perform massage techniques 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.

Animal therapist: Animal therapists provide a therapeutic treatment following veterinary diagnosis or referral.
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 alternative medicines or methods to heal the animal. Alternative animal therapists also advise treatments which strengthen the self-healing powers of animals. 

References

1. Perform massage techniques on animals – ESCO