Veterinary Nurse
ANZSCO ID 3613
Veterinary Nurses care for animals under treatment and in temporary residence at veterinary facilities and assist Veterinarians to perform procedures and operations.
Job Titles
- Veterinary Nurse
- Animal Nurse
- Veterinary Assistant
Tasks
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holding animals to allow examination and treatment by Veterinarians
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cleaning and sterilising examination tables and equipment
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preparing instruments and handing them to the Veterinarian
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assisting Veterinarians to administer anaesthetics and oxygen during operations
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placing animals in cages for recovery from operations and monitoring their condition
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giving medications to animals
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maintaining stock control and records
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providing animal care advice, and preparing, delivering, and reviewing animal care education programs
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may perform diagnostic laboratory tests
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may act as receptionist, accept payments and undertake clerical work
Study Pathways
A certificate III or IV in veterinary nursing is usually needed to work as a Veterinary Nurse. Some workers complete a traineeship.
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