Roles Of A Proffesional Flashcards
Animal behaviourist
Animal behaviorists are scientists who study and observe the ways animals behave. They determine what causes certain types of behavior in animals and find ways to change animal behavior. They may conduct research or teach. Some train or retrain animals. They also resolve behavior problems in companion animals.
Veterinary nurse
work alongside vets to provide care and treatment to a variety of animals.
May be involved in;
Preparing animals for surgery and performing minor surgical procedures
Monitoring anaesthetised animals
Nursing sick animals and administering medication
Taking x-rays and carrying out diagnostic tests
Advising owners on the health and welfare of their pets
Taking bookings, payments and completing necessary paperwork
Running nurse clinics, such as diet, worming and grooming consultations
Animal nutritionist
Animal nutritionists undertake research and plan diets in order to provide domestic animals and livestock with nutritionally balanced food stuffs. Responsibilities of the job include:
assessing the relative nutritional values of various feeds
supporting the work of agricultural advisers/consultants
visiting farms
interpreting forage analysis
using specialist computer software to devise diets and produce reports
working with clients to formulate diets that meet their requirements/objectives
analysing nutritional disorders
maintaining awareness of technical and scientific developments
Veterinary physiotherapist
Veterinary physiotherapists work alongside veterinary surgeons to help reduce pain, improve mobility and prevent recurrence or injury in animals.
conditions in animals. It combines movement analysis with knowledge of the anatomy of the neuro-muscular system in order to identify potential problems
Animal idirologist
Iridology is the science of analysing the delicate structures of the iris (the coloured part) of the eye.
By studying marks, signs and discolouration in the iris, an iridologist can identify health problems such as an over or under activity in a specific area rather than a specific disease.For example and underactive pancreas might be an indication of diabetes.
Animal homeopath
a practitioner of homeopathy for animals
Homeopathy ‘refers to treatment of disease with sometimes extreme dilutions of substances that in undiluted form might cause symptoms of that same disease
Farrier
a smith who shoes horses.
Farriery is defined in the Farriers (Registration) Act 1975 as ‘any work in connection with the preparation or treatment of the foot of a horse for the immediate reception of a shoe thereon, the fitting by nailing or otherwise of a shoe to the foot or the finishing off of such work to the foot’.
a skilled craftsperson with a sound knowledge of both theory and practice of the craft, capable of shoeing all types of equine feet, whether normal or defective, of making shoes to suit all types of work and working conditions, and of devising corrective measures to compensate for faulty limb action.
Dog trainer
A dog trainer is a person who is in the ‘service’ industry and works with people who have dogs. Although the trainer is working with dogs, they are primarily working with the dog owner. A dog trainer will show the owner how to teach a dog to respond to commands as well as get them to perform certain actions that are not necessarily natural to the do
A dog trainer can provide basic obedience training with the owner, or provide training for specialized activities such as search and rescue, hunting, law enforcement, working with livestock, therapy, entertainment, dog sports, protection and detection.
Individualized training is used with dogs that have a unique training problem such as aggression, hyperactivity, fear, separation anxiety, inappropriate elimination, excessive barking, insecurity, destructive behaviours, and biting.
Rep from food company
A food sales rep is a professional who acts as the face for a vendor’s or manufacturer’s food products. She might be responsible for contacting new clients, maintaining relationships with established clients, consulting on new products and setting prices.
Veterinary receptionist
Veterinary receptionists greet clients, set appointments, and process payments. They’re the first person a visitor encounters in the vet’s office
Provide customer service such as greet customers, answer questions, process incoming patients, and handle payments.
Answer phone calls, which may involve answering questions and screening and scheduling appointments.
Handle incoming and outgoing mail and email.
Update and file patient charts.
Enter data into a computerized billing program.
Process credit card payments and prepare bank deposits.
Retrieve prescriptions.
Assist with pet supply purchases such as pet food, supplements, and grooming items.
Maintain the cleanliness of the waiting room.
Veterinary practice manager
The practice manager is responsible for the business activities of the practice including: hiring and training support staff; working with the owner to prepare financial statements and budgets, monitoring key performance indicators and setting fees; maintaining inventory and an inventory control system; managing the hospital software; and implementing safety and security procedures.
Dog groomer
Regular grooming plays an important part in ensuring that a dog’s health is maintained, and is an important part of dog care. A dog groomer earns a living by cleaning and taking care of a dog hygienically.
A dog groomer will help in decreasing the chances of a dog having health problems by checking for swelling, cuts, heat, changes in temperament, parasites on the skin, and thrush. The dog groomer provides services like nail clipping, bathing, hair removal and even creative grooming services such as colouring the dog’s fur and painting the dog’s nails.
Veterinary anaesthetist and veterinary radiologist
Veterinary anesthesiologists are veterinarians who provide sedation and pain management for animals during surgical procedures and diagnostic tests.
Veterinary radiologists are veterinarians with advanced training in the interpretation of diagnostic images. The primary duty of a radiologist in private practice is to evaluate medical diagnostic images to detect sites of injury or disease. Those acting as radiation oncologists utilize these scans to develop a course of treatment specifically for cancer patients.
Radiologists write detailed case reports, oversee the activities of veterinary technicians or veterinarians who take the scans, use various software applications to interpret image results, and provide specialty consultations on cases that are referrals from general practitioners.
RSPCA inspector
As an RSPCA Inspector, some of tasks you may be involved in, include:
Investigating cruelty and neglect complaints
Inspecting animals establishments, such as pet shops and kennels
Advising members of the public on the care of animals
Inspecting events where animals are present, such as circuses and livestock shows
Rescuing trapped or injured animals and wildlife
Working with the police, local authorities and preparing evidence for courts
Veterinary specialist
RCVS Specialist status is not easily achieved. To be included on the List of RCVS Specialists (on our Find a Vet website), an individual must have achieved a postgraduate qualification at least at Diploma level, and must additionally satisfy the RCVS that they make an active contribution to their specialty, have national and international acclaim and publish widely in their field.
An RCVS Specialist must also be available for referral by other veterinary colleagues.
Specialist status is time-bound, and the individual must reapply for recognition every five years (or earlier in certain cases) to maintain their name on the List.
