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. |
Appointments may include: | regular consultationsnon-routine surgical proceduressupport and home or farm visits. |
Schedule considerations may include: | clinic policystaff availabilityother resource requirements and case priorities. |
Enquiries may be received by: | electronic/emailphone, fax, written and counter enquiries. |
Triage procedures requires: | recognising and responding to emergencies and prioritising cases. |
Workplace health and safety 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. |
Personal protective equipment may include: | forearm and foot protectiongownsglovesmasks. |
Animal first aidmeasures may include: | establish airwayprovide oxygencontrol haemorrhagesupport injured or broken limbssupport the veterinarian in CPR procedures. |
Grief support may be required: | as a result of owner anxiety for an animal's condition or treatment or the loss or euthanasia of an animal. |
Grief support appropriate action and industry recognised techniques may include: | verbal assurance and communicationprovision of grief hotline details and literature (e.g. brochures)providing advice on burial or cremation decisionsfollow-up contact and support. |
Home care advice may include: | bandage careexercise considerationsimmediate housing requirementsnutritionmedication and physiotherapy requirementspain and wound managementprevention of self-trauma. |