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Act in a way that shows understanding of the ethical and legal framework within which veterinarians should work, including professional, animal welfare, client, public health, societal, and environmental-related aspects.
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Understand scientific research methods, the contribution of basic and applied research to science, and the implementation of the 3Rs principle (Replacement, Reduction, Refinement).
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Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the organisation, management, and legislation related to
veterinary practice.
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Understand the economic and emotional context in which the veterinarian
operates.
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Promote, monitor, and contribute to maintaining the health and safety of oneself, patients,
clients, colleagues, and the environment in the veterinary setting;
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Demonstrate knowledge about the principles of quality assurance; apply risk management principles in practice.
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Communicate effectively with clients, the public, professional colleagues and responsible
authorities, using language appropriate to the audience concerned and in full respect of
confidentiality and privacy.
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Implement principles of effective interpersonal interaction, including communication, leadership, management, team working, mutual respect and other soft skills.
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Prepare accurate clinical and client records, and case reports when necessary, in a form
satisfactory to the relevant audiences.
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Work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team in the delivery of services and
recognise the contribution of all team members.
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Be able to review and evaluate literature and presentations critically.
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Understand and apply principles of One Health to ensure good veterinary clinical practice and research-based and evidence-based veterinary medicine.
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Demonstrate the ability to critically analyse evidence, cope with incomplete information, and deal
with contingencies, and adapt knowledge and skills to varied scenarios and contexts.
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Use of professional capabilities to contribute to the advancement of veterinary knowledge
and the One Health concept, in order to promote the health, safety, and welfare of animals,
people and the environment, as well as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
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Demonstrate the ability to recognise personal and professional limits, and know how to
Seek professional advice, assistance, and support when necessary.
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Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning and professional development. This
includes recording and reflecting on professional experience, and taking measures to improve
performance and competence.
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Engage in self-audit and peer-group review processes on a regular basis in order to
improve performance.
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Obtain an accurate and relevant history of the individual animal or animal group, and
its/their husbandry and environment.
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Handle and restrain animal patients safely and with respect of the animal and instruct
Others in helping the veterinarian to perform these techniques.
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Perform a complete clinical examination and demonstrate ability in clinical decision-making.
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Develop appropriate treatment plans and administer treatment in the interest of the animal
under their care concerning the resources available, and to appropriate public health and
environmental considerations.
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Attend to an emergency and perform first aid on common animal species*. Prioritise
situational urgency and allocate resources accordingly.
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Assess the physical condition, welfare, and nutritional status of an animal or group of
animals and advise the client on principles of husbandry, feeding, reproduction, production,
welfare, individual health, herd health and public health.
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Collect, preserve, and transport samples, select appropriate diagnostic tests, interpret, and understand the limitations of the test results.
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Communicate clearly and collaborate with referral and diagnostic services, including
providing an appropriate history.
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Use basic diagnostic equipment and carry out an examination effectively as appropriate
to the case, in accordance with good health and safety practice and current regulations.
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Understand the contribution of digital tools and artificial intelligence in veterinary medicine.
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Recognise signs of possible notifiable, reportable and zoonotic diseases as well as abuse
of animals and take appropriate action, including notifying the relevant authorities.
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Access the appropriate sources of data on information and legislation relating to animal
care and welfare, animal movement, notifiable and reportable diseases, use of medicines,
including responsible use of antimicrobials.
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Prescribe and dispense medicines correctly and responsibly in accordance with legislation
and latest guidance.
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Report suspected adverse reactions through the appropriate channel.
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Recommend and evaluate protocols for biosecurity, and apply these principles correctly.
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Perform aseptic procedures appropriately.
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Safely perform sedation and general and regional anaesthesia; implement chemical
methods of restraint.
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Prevent, assess and manage pain.
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Recognise when euthanasia is appropriate and perform it with respect of the animal and
its owners, using an appropriate method, with due regard to the safety of those present; advise
on ethical and legal disposal of the carcass.
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Perform necropsy in all common animal species, including sampling, dispatching and
reporting.
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Perform ante-mortem inspection of food-producing animals including paying attention to
welfare aspects, systematic gross post-mortem examination, record observations, sample
tissues, store and transport them.
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Perform inspection of food and feed to correctly identify conditions affecting the quality
and safety of products of animal origin, including related food technology.
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Protect public health by identifying conditions that are directly or indirectly related to
animals, their products and by-products, when they contribute to the protection, conservation
and improvement of human health.
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Advise on and implement preventive and eradication programmes appropriate to the
disease and species, in line with accepted animal health, animal welfare, public health and
environmental health standards.
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Number of stars refer to level of contribution from 1 (the least) to 5 (the most) |