Assessor Resource
RGRROP404
Perform duties of veterinarian at race meetings or trials
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide race meeting veterinary advice to stewards on the health, welfare and fitness of race greyhounds or horses. It includes knowledge of relevant rules of racing, preparing for race meetings, making pre-race and post-race assessments of greyhounds or horses, providing advice to stewards and providing emergency care to animals.
The unit applies to individuals who are qualified veterinarians with recognised experience in the management and care of racing greyhounds or horses, and who are licensed to practise veterinary medicine in the nominated state.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit. Users are advised to check with the relevant controlling body or Principal Racing Authority (PRA) for current licence, accreditation or registration requirements.
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