Elements and Performance Criteria
- Assess health and condition of greyhounds
- Respond to injuries, illnesses or distress in greyhounds
- Catch, handle and control sick or injured greyhounds, using fear-free techniques according to industry standards for safe greyhound handling
- Follow first aid and disease control policies and procedures with respect to obligations to greyhounds, owners, regulations and duty of care
- Comply with rules relating to prohibited substances and alternative treatments
- Apply basic first aid treatment to greyhounds following industry standards, and refer greyhounds to the workplace veterinary practice when required
- Monitor greyhound health and welfare before and after exercise or races