As an Animal Osteopath, you will need to master following:

• advise on animal welfare
• anatomy of animals
• animal behaviour
• apply animal hygiene practices
• apply safe work practices in a veterinary setting
• assess the animal’s rehabilitation requirements
• biosecurity related to animals
• environmental enrichment for animals
• manage animal biosecurity
• manage animal welfare
• physiology of animals
• plan physical rehabilitation of animals
• prepare animal therapy equipment
• protect health and safety when handling animals
• provide osteopathic treatment to animals
• signs of animal illness

More generally, an animal osteopath is also versed in:

• animal welfare
• animal welfare legislation
• deal with challenging people
• handle veterinary emergencies
• manage personal professional development
• monitor the welfare of animals

It also helps to know the following:

• assess animal's condition
• calculate rates per hours
• develop an animal handling strategy
• interview animal owners on animals' conditions
• make decisions regarding the animal's welfare
• take advantage of learning opportunities in veterinary science
• treat animals ethically
• understand the animal's situation
• veterinary terminology
• apply numeracy skills
• provide mentorship