361311 : Veterinary Nurse


361311: Veterinary Nurse

Skill Level  3  Assessing Authority  VETASSESS

ANZSCO VERSION 1.3, CAT. NO. 1220.0 

Major Group:3 - Technicians and Trades Workers
Sub-Major Group:36 - Skilled Animal and Horticultural Workers
Minor Group:361 - Animal Attendants and Trainers, and Shearers
Unit Group:3613 - Veterinary Nurses

Description

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

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Specialisations

2023 Skills Priority List



Unit Group 3613: Veterinary Nurses

Description

Care for animals under treatment and in temporary residence at veterinary facilities and assist Veterinarians to perform procedures and operations.

Indicative Skill Level  3

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In New Zealand:
NZQF Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Tasks

Occupations in this Unit Group

Average Salary 2021

Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2013, ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, 2013, Version 1.3, cat. no. 1220.0, https://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/[email protected]/mf/1220.0