Veterinary Scientist

Produce, describe, store, preserve and (re) use scientific data based on FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) principles, making data as open as possible, and as closed as necessary.

Gain, correct or improve knowledge about phenomena by using scientific methods and techniques, based on empirical or measurable observations.

Execute a systematic empirical investigation of observable phenomena via statistical, mathematical or computational techniques.

Apply fundamental ethical principles and legislation to scientific research, including issues of research integrity. Perform, review, or report research avoiding misconducts such as fabrication, falsification, and plagiarism.

Apply techniques, models, methods and strategies which contribute to the promotion of steps towards innovation through collaboration with people and organizations outside the organisation.

Take into account in the whole research process the biological characteristics and the evolving social and cultural features of women and men (gender).

Work and use research findings and data across disciplinary and/or functional boundaries.

Gather relevant information by applying systematic methods, such as interviews, focus groups, text analysis, observations and case studies.

Engage citizens in scientific and research activities and promote their contribution in terms of knowledge, time or resources invested.

Draft and edit scientific, academic or technical texts on different subjects.

Publicly disclose scientific results by any appropriate means, including conferences, workshops, colloquia and scientific publications.

Conduct academic research, in universities and research institutions, or on a personal account, publish it in books or academic journals with the aim of contributing to a field of expertise and achieving personal academic accreditation.

Present the hypothesis, findings, and conclusions of your scientific research in your field of expertise in a professional publication.

Resolve problems which are beyond the competence of a general practice veterinarian.

Identify and determine the physiological status of animals and the nature and cause of diseases in animals through evaluation of patient history, clinical examination, and the selection, taking and reviewing of confirmatory imaging, laboratory and other ancillary test data.

Observe and evaluate the behaviour of animals in order to work with them safely and recognise deviations from normal behaviour that signal compromised health and welfare.'

Select, administer, and monitor anaesthetics in animals in preparation for surgery.'

Communicate the relevance of and the advances in the area of specialisation to general practice veterinarians and to non-veterinarians.

Communicate about scientific findings to a non-scientific audience, including the general public. Tailor the communication of scientific concepts, debates, findings to the audience, using a variety of methods for different target groups, including visual presentations.

Produce and analyse scientific data originating from qualitative and quantitative research methods. Store and maintain the data in research databases. Support the re-use of scientific data and be familiar with open data management principles.

Conduct and interprete simple procedures in a veterinary practice laboratory on samples of an animal intended to detect, identify, or quantify disease agents, evaluate organ functions, or determine the nature of a disease.

Create and maintain clinical records for animals according to national regulatory requirements.

Plan and use appropriate biosafety measures to prevent transmission of diseases and ensure effective overall biosecurity. Maintain and follow biosecurity procedures and infection control when working with animals, including recognising potential health issues and taking appropriate action, communicating site hygiene control measures and biosecurity procedures, as well as reporting to others.

Show consideration to others as well as collegiality. Listen, give and receive feedback and respond perceptively to others, also involving staff supervision and leadership in a professional setting.

Operate Open Source software, knowing the main Open Source models, licensing schemes, and the coding practices commonly adopted in the production of Open Source software.