Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to euthanase an animal under supervision
- Identify animal intended for euthanasia according to organisational policies and procedures or veterinarian instructions
- Select method of euthanasia that is consistent with organisational policies and procedures and legislative requirements
- Prepare equipment and materials required for euthanasia
- Determine required human assistance for the procedure, and organise
- Identify hazards associated with the procedure according to workplace health and safety and biosecurity procedures
- Obtain and review licences and permits required to conduct euthanasia with the supervisor
- Assist with euthanasia of an animal under supervision
- Use personal protective and safety equipment according to workplace health and safety standards and statutory requirements
- Handle and transport equipment safely at all times according to industry standards
- Ensure animal is physically restrained in a way that minimises its pain and distress
- Assist with the application of euthanasia method
- Monitor euthanasia procedure to ensure that the animal's death is rapid and without complications or undue suffering
- Confirm death of animal
- Carry out post-euthanasia tasks
- Handle and move carcass if required for research or post-mortem examination according to organisational policies and procedures and legislative requirements
- Dispose of animal carcass and biological waste according to organisational policies and procedures and legislative requirements
- Dispose of, or decontaminate, clean and store, equipment and materials according to standard operating procedures
- Update records relating to the euthanased animal according to organisational policies and procedures