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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Provide high-level advice on companion animals
   • Assess needs of client and animal needs
   • Provide advice on behaviour management for particular species and breeds
   • Provide advice on special dietary requirements, including food and water
2. Manage animals in accordance with relevant codes of practice and legislative requirements
   • Provide appropriate housing and equipment to animals kept on the premises in accordance with the physical, behavioural and social requirements of each animal
   • Develop, document and promote policies and procedures for animal management, WHS, security and environmentally sustainable work practices
   • Develop appropriate nutritional strategies for the range of animals kept on the premises
   • Arrange monitoring and care of young, sick or injured animals
   • Implement effective waste management strategies
3. Provide advice on legislative requirements
   • Provide advice on local council and companion animal legislative requirements
   • Provide advice on relocation options and disposal of dead animals according to legislative requirements
   • Provide advice on companion animal agencies
   • Provide advice on transportation and quarantine requirements
4. Manage external relationships
   • Conduct consultations and maintain relationships with veterinarians
   • Maintain relationships with suppliers, relevant industry associations and other stakeholders
5. Maintain records
   • Maintain records of medication and treatments provided to animals
   • Manage trading in animals that are subject to regulatory control
   • Report illness, disease or death in animals according to legislative requirements and industry standards