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Veterinarian diagnoses, treats, and prevents diseases, disorders, and injuries in an animal, providing care for pets, livestock, and wildlife. They conduct a physical examination, perform surgical procedures, prescribe medications, and advise an owner, farmer, or handler on animal health, nutrition, vaccination, and disease prevention. Their work may also include research, disease surveillance, laboratory testing, regulatory inspections, and contributions to public health, animal welfare, and the development of medicines and strategies for controlling animal diseases.

Tasks

Conduct physical and clinical examinations to assess the health of animals.

Diagnose animal diseases and develop appropriate treatment and prevention plans.

Administer medical and surgical treatments, including vaccinations, emergency care and obstetric procedures.

Collect, analyse and interpret tissue, fluid and laboratory samples to detect disease.

Perform necropsies to determine the causes of disease or death.

Advise animal owners, handlers and farmers on nutrition, hygiene, breeding, general care and disease prevention.

Monitor and improve animal and livestock health, including epidemiological surveillance and outbreak investigation.

Inspect livestock, farm operations and food products of animal origin to ensure safety, quality and compliance with regulations.

Train, supervise and collaborate with veterinary technicians, assistants and interdisciplinary teams on animal health and disease control.

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VETERINARY MANAGER (LEVEL 5) (Level 5)

Skills

Basic

Commitment to continuous learning and applying knowledge to emerging animal health challenges.

Empathy and compassion when handling animals and supporting their owners.

Excellent verbal and written communication, active listening, and interpersonal skills to collaborate with colleagues, owners, and stakeholders.

High attention to detail for examining samples, monitoring symptoms, and maintaining accurate records.

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to accurately diagnose and solve complex veterinary cases.

Specific

Ability to analyse diagnostic and field data for treatment planning and public health decision-making.

Ability to provide nursing and supportive care for animals, including safe restraint and handling during procedures.

Competency in biosecurity management, outbreak control, animal health legislation and safety protocols.

Competency in epidemiological analysis, disease surveillance and zoonotic disease monitoring.

Competency in veterinary research, quality management and the improvement of diagnostic and treatment methods.

Competency in veterinary surgical procedures, anaesthesia, wound management and post-operative care.

Knowledge in animal anatomy, physiology, microbiology, pathology and veterinary disease diagnosis.

Knowledge in veterinary pharmacology and safe prescription of treatments.

Proficiency in operating and interpreting diagnostic tools and laboratory equipment

Additional Info

QUALIFICATION

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Related Courses

Claimable Course

e-Latih Online Course

Minor Unit Group

Veterinary Officer Grade GV9

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