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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
Range of animal species may include: | a wide range of animals typically seen in a veterinary clinic:birdsdogs, cats and horsessmall animals (e.g. rabbits, rodents, ferrets and guinea pigs)wildlife or exotic animals (e.g. amphibians, reptiles and fish). |
Clinic facilities may include: | accommodation for a wide range of animals including:birdsdogs, cats and horsessmall animals (e.g. rabbits, rodents, ferrets and guinea pigs)food-producing animals (e.g. cattle, pigs and sheep)wildlife or exotic animals (e.g. amphibians, reptiles and fish). |
Animal housing may include: | cages, pens, stables and yardskennels and catteriesother large animal accommodation. |
OHS risks when working with animals may include: | animal bites, kicks, scratches and crush injuriesbiological hazardous waste and sharps disposalhandling of chemicals and medicinesgas leakageinhalation of aerosol particlesintraocular contaminationmanual handling, including carrying, lifting and shiftingneedle pricks and cuts from other sharpsrelease of infective agents (animal and human)slippery or uneven work surfaceszoonoses. |
Daily routine procedures may include: | assistance with:administering veterinary medicines under veterinary supervisionmaintaining fluid therapy linesclipping nails, beaks and featherswound dressingassistance in the provision of adequate nutritional supportassistance in the application of animal psychological procedures according to individual animal requirements:provision of comfort (e.g. touching, stroking, speaking, soothing and reassuring) privacy (e.g. hiding places for wildlife and shy species)monitoring vital signs. |
Forms of medication may include: | antibiotics, anthelmintics, anti-inflammatory drugs and anaesthetics, some of which may be administered only by the veterinarian. |
Legislative requirements relevant to medication administration will include: | animal codes of welfarefederal, state and territory veterinary drug requirements. |
Veterinary support routines may include: | assistance with:applying castsrenewing fluid therapy bags or bottleswound dressingsassisting the veterinarian with:applying Elizabethan collarseuthanasia. |
Security measures may include: | computer passwordsdeadlocksfireproof safelightinglocked cabinets for drugs and fireproof safelocked petty cash tinoutside security firmsecurity system. |