Career
Veterinary Nurses
Healthcare & Medical
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Career stats
Weekly pay
$1,026
Prospects
Medium
Employed in Australia
10,700
Growth
Very strong growth
Overview
Veterinary Nurses care for animals under treatment and in temporary residence at veterinary facilities and assist Veterinarians to perform procedures and operations.
Job Titles
Job Tasks
This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.
- 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
Training & Qualifications
Vocational education & training (VET)
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
Short Courses Available
- Certificate IV in Equine Dentistry
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
- Diploma of Veterinary Nursing
Industry
Healthcare & Medical
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