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Veterinary Technician
Agriculture & Animal Services
ANZSCO ID 3613
Summary
Veterinary Nurses care for animals under treatment and in temporary residence at veterinary facilities and assist Veterinarians to perform procedures and operations.
Employment Pathway
A certificate III or IV in veterinary nursing is usually needed to work as a Veterinary Nurse. Some workers complete a traineeship.
Registration or licencing may be required.
Top Skills Required
- Reading Comprehension - Understanding the meaning of written sentences and paragraphs
- Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
- Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
- Science - Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems
- Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
Key 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
Facts about this occupation
15.4% Growth
51% Full-time Share
$1,026 Avg Pay/Wk
10,700 Workers
29 years Avg Age
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