This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assess and respond to animal behaviour in general veterinary practice. It requires a holistic application of veterinary nursing, distinguishing normal and abnormal behaviours, acceptable and unacceptable behaviours, current behavioural therapies, animal legislation and effective client communication.This unit applies to veterinary nurses with extensive vocational expertise who are responsible for providing advanced nursing skills and support for veterinarians with a special interest in animal behaviour. It is assumed that such nurses will have a leadership role in their practice and apply specialised knowledge of animal behaviour to promote responsible pet ownership within the veterinary practice and with animal owners.This unit applies to veterinary nurses who work in a veterinary practice under the supervision of a registered veterinarian.Legislative and regulatory requirements apply to veterinary nurses but vary according to state/territory jurisdictions. Users must check with the relevant regulatory authority before delivery.NOTE: The terms 'occupational health and safety' (OHS) and 'work health and safety' (WHS) generally have the same meaning in the workplace. In jurisdictions where the national model WHS legislation has not been implemented, RTOs must contextualise the unit of competency by referring to current OHS legislative requirements.