Veterinary Nurse: ANZSCO 361311
ANZSCO Code: 361311 / Group D
A veterinary nurse is a specialist, whose job is to provide necessary care and treatment for animals, which is perhaps why in some parts of the world this occupation is called a veterinary technician. Veterinary Nurse associate with veterinarians to help deliver care to animals within treatment, research, and clinical centres.
Occupation Descriptions
A Veterinary Nurse takes care of animals that are being treated or staying at vet clinics and helps Veterinarians with procedures and surgeries.
Occupations considered suitable under this ANZSCO code:
- Animal Nurse
- Veterinary Assistant
Occupations not considered suitable under this ANZSCO code:
- Veterinarian
- Pet Groomer
- Zoo Keeper
These occupations are classified elsewhere in ANZSCO or are not at the required skill level.
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Veterinary Nurse is a VETASSESS Group D occupation
Veterinary Nurse job requires a qualification to the minimum level equivalent to Certificate III or Certificate IV in Australia. There are four ways in which applicants can satisfy the requirements of the regulation.
If an individual has been employed before completing one’s qualification, then that individual must have had one year of work experience in the required qualified skill level over the last five years. The other three years of work experience may be obtained from the previous ten years. And it will be important to qualify its level and work duration for the Skills Assessment to be positively evaluated.
Group D
Additional qualifications in a highly relevant field of study include those comparable to the following levels:
- AQF Diploma
- AQF Advanced Diploma
- AQF Associate Degree or AQF Graduate Diploma
(Highly relevant paid employment duration (20 hours or more per week)
(1-3) Applicants must have a minimum of one year of highly relevant work experience at the appropriate skill level within the five years before applying for a Skills Assessment..
Applicants must have a minimum of four years of relevant work experience. This includes:
- At least one year of highly relevant work experience within the last five years before applying.
- An additional three years of relevant work experience, which can be from any time in the last ten years.
Both the qualification level and work duration must be positively assessed for a successful Skills Assessment.
Qualification and Task of Veterinary Nurse
Qualification
AQF Certificate III or IV or higher qualification.
This includes qualifications assessed at AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Associate Degree, Bachelor, Master and Doctoral level.
HIGHLY RELEVANT MAJOR FIELDS OF STUDY INCLUDE:
- Veterinary Nursing
- Veterinary Medicine
- Animal Science and Behaviour
Main Tasks of Veterinary Nurse
Highly relevant tasks include, but are not limited to:
- Keeping animals in a confined place awaiting examination or treatment by veterinary surgeons.
- Sanitizing the operating table, Sample tube & Other tools.
- Washing instruments and then offering them to the veterinarian.
- Helping veterinary doctors to give anesthetics and oxygen, while performing operations on the animals.
- Restringing animals in cages after operations have been conducted on them and in checking their conditions continuously.
- Feeding meat and medications to animals..
- Issuing of stocks, reducing and replacing stocks and keeping records for stock.
- Offering animal care information, developing, implementing, and evaluating animal care educational programs.
Additional tasks may include:
- Performing diagnostic lab tests.
- Working as a receptionist, accepting payments, and doing clerical work.
Supporting material for assessment
When engaging an application for Skills Assessment ensure you present as many documents as you can to support your identity, qualification as well as your working experience. Lists of all requirements documents can be viewed through the VETASSESS official website and the eligibility criteria tab.
However, the assessment done for migration purpose in VETASSESS differs from the assessment for licensing or registration, you should submit photocopies of the licenses/ registrations if you hold any from overseas.
How to apply
If you’re a professional choosing to migrate to Australia, chances are you’re likely to be assessed by us. We assess 360 different professional occupations, assessing your skills, experience and qualifications.
1. Find
Find the VETASSESS occupation that best matches your abilities and experience.
2. Match
Match your skills and experience to your chosen occupation.
3. Prepare
Get ready to apply by preparing all the information and documents you need.
4. Apply
Apply online when you’re ready. If you’re still unsure, skills assessment support is available when you need it.