Veterinary Nurse (ANZSCO 361311)

Cares for animals under treatment or in temporary residence at veterinary facilities and assists Veterinarians to perform procedures and operations.

Also called

Animal Nurse, Veterinary Assistant

ANZSCO code

361311

Skill level

3Certificate IV, or Certificate III with on-the-job training

Skilled lists

Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL)Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL)Regional Occupation List (ROL)

Visas that list it

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Assessing authority

VETASSESS

National shortage

Shortage

• holding animals to allow examination and treatment by Veterinarians
• cleaning and sterilising examination tables and equipment
• preparing instruments and handing them to the Veterinarian
• assisting Veterinarians to administer anaesthetics and oxygen during operations
• placing animals in cages for recovery from operations and monitoring their condition
• giving medications to animals
• maintaining stock control and records
• providing animal care advice, and preparing, delivering, and reviewing animal care education programs
• may perform diagnostic laboratory tests
• may act as receptionist, accept payments, and undertake clerical work

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