animal physiotherapist

EU Regulated Profession

About This Profession

Animal physiotherapists provide a therapeutic treatment following veterinary diagnosis or referral. They concentrate on the application of physical therapy and exercise procedures to support animal rehabilitation after a surgery or an injury, aiming to return the animals to normal function and/or maintain performance in accordance with national legislation.

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Required Qualifications

Additional Required Skills

biosecurity related to animals

manage animal biosecurity

assess the animal’s rehabilitation requirements

signs of animal illness

animal welfare legislation

animal welfare

protect health and safety when handling animals

physiology of animals

prepare animal therapy equipment

environmental enrichment for animals

manage animal welfare

apply safe work practices in a veterinary setting

plan physical rehabilitation of animals

apply animal hygiene practices

manage personal professional development

handle veterinary emergencies

monitor the welfare of animals

anatomy of animals

use physiotherapy for treatment of animals

animal behaviour

advise on animal welfare

deal with challenging people

Additional qualifications may be required for specific job positions.

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