Animal Health Worker: An Animal Health Worker also known as Community Animal Health Worker / Community Resource Person (Veterinary ) or Livestock Service Provider is a person selected from his/her own community to provide a set of "Minor  Veterinary  services" required for a given job role as per the provision of Indian Veterinary Council Act ( No.52 of 1984 ). He / she works under indirect or distant supervision of a registered veterinarian, under over-all monitoring of any registered development / private / producer led agency.

Brief Job Description: An Animal Health Worker provides preventive health care, assistance in contagious disease control and basic first aid services to farm animals and poultry, mostly in the outdoor setting. He / she also plays a role in veterinary extension, disaster management and other environmental, public health related services.

Personal Attributes: An Animal Health Worker should have a mind for science, belongingness to the community, compassion for animals, good leadership, communication and observation skills. He / she should be physically strong and have manual dexterity to perform on the job.