225 Veterinarians

Subcategories of 225 Veterinarians

• 2250Veterinarians

  Veterinarians diagnose, prevent and treat diseases, injuries and dysfunctions of animals. They may provide care to a wide range of animals or specialize in the treatment of a particular animal group or in a particular speciality area, or provide professional services to commercial firms producing biological and pharmaceutical products. Tasks include - (a) determining the presence and nature of abnormal conditions by physical examination, laboratory testing and through diagnostic imaging techniques including radiography and ultrasound; (b) treating animals medically and surgically, and administering and prescribing drugs, analgesics, and general and local anaesthetics; (c) performing surgery, dressing wounds and setting broken bones; (d) rendering obstetric and dental services to animals; (e) participating in programmes designed to prevent the occurrence and spread of animal diseases; (f) inoculating animals against, and testing for, infectious diseases and notifying authorities of outbreaks of infectious animal diseases; (g) performing autopsies to determine cause of death; (h) advising clients on health, nutrition and feeding, hygiene, breeding and care of animals; (i) providing euthanasia services for animals. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Animal pathologist - Veterinarian - Veterinary epidemiologist - Veterinary intern - Veterinary surgeon.

Other ISCO-08 codes under 225 Veterinarians

• 221Medical Doctors
• 222Nursing and Midwifery Professionals
• 223Traditional and Complementary Medicine Professionals
• 224Paramedical Practitioners
• 226Other Health Professionals

Frequently asked questions

What is ISCO-08 225?

ISCO-08 225 is "Veterinarians". Veterinarians diagnose, prevent and treat diseases, injuries and dysfunctions of animals. They may provide care to a wide range of animals; specialize in the treatment of a particular animal group or in a particular area of specialization; or provide professional services to commercial firms producing biological and pharmaceutical products. Tasks performed usually include: determining the presence and nature of abnormal conditions by physical examination, laboratory testing and through diagnostic imaging techniques including radiography and ultrasound; treating animals medically and surgically, and administering and prescribing drugs, analgesics, and general and local anaesthetics; performing surgery, dressing wounds and setting broken bones; rendering obstetric services to animals; participating in programmes designed to prevent the occurrence and spread of animal diseases; inoculating animals against, and testing for, infectious diseases and notifying authorities of outbreaks of infectious animal diseases; performing autopsies to determine cause of death; advising clients on health, nutrition and feeding, hygiene, breeding and care of animals. Occupations in this minor group are classified into the following unit groups: 2250 Veterinarians.

What does ISCO-08 225 include?

225 Veterinarians contains 1 direct subcategory: 2250 Veterinarians.

What is the parent category of 225?

225 Veterinarians sits under 225 Veterinarians in the ISCO-08 hierarchy.