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Veterinary Nurse

OSCA 341231·ANZSCO 361311

Employed

13,100

Part-time share

49.2%

Female share

96.2%

Median age

29 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Veterinary Nurse is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

Courses linked to this job include Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing and Diploma of Veterinary Nursing.

Jobs, part-time share, age, and pay appear on this page only when Jobs and Skills Australia or the ABS has published them for Veterinary Nurse. A blank is a missing figure, not a pay of zero. The courses below are linked to this job. Open one to compare the fee, study mode, length, campus, and how to get in.

There is no single national fee or length for training that leads to Veterinary Nurse. Each provider sets its own price, study mode, and entry rules. Those rules can include past study, an English level, work experience, or an interview. Check the AQF level, and whether you study in Australia or online, before you enquire.

About this career

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

What they typically do

  • Provides care and support to animals under treatment or in temporary residence at veterinary facilities
  • Assists Veterinarians in performing procedures and operations on animals
  • Prepares animals for surgery, including administering anaesthesia and monitoring vital signs
  • Administers medications and treatments to animals as directed by Veterinarians
  • Assists with diagnostic procedures such as taking X-rays or collecting samples for laboratory testing
  • Provides post-operative care to animals, including monitoring their recovery and administering medications
  • Ensures hygiene processes are maintained, including cleaning and sterilising equipment and facilities
  • Provides basic grooming and hygiene care to animals, such as bathing and grooming
  • Educates pet owners on proper animal care, and provides advice on nutrition, exercise and preventive health care
  • Assists with euthanasia procedures and provides emotional support to pet owners

Where they work

Professional, Scientific and Technical Services

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Veterinary Nurse.