VETERINARY NURSE

ANZSCO 361311 - Registered Migration Australia

Description

A veterinary nurse cares for animals under treatment or in temporary residence at veterinary facilities and assists Veterinarians to perform procedures and operations. In Australia a veterinary nurse is a Skill Level 3 occupation.

 

  

Veterinary Nurse Alternative Titles

 

• Animal Nurse
• Veterinary Assistant

 

 

Occupation Lists
Veterinary Nurse is on the following skill lists:

 

• Combined Skilled Occupations List (STSOL MLTSSL)
• Labour Market Testing Required for 457 List (LMTL)
• RSMS Occupations List (RSMSL)
• Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL)

 

This occupation is not on the following skill list:

 

• Medium Long Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)

 

 

 

Group: 3613 Veterinary Nurses

 

 

 

 

Veterinary Nurse job description - Registered Migration Australia

 

The job of a veterinary nurse in Australia is to care for animals under treatment and in temporary residence at veterinary facilities and assist Veterinarians to perform procedures and operations.

 

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

 

Skill Level

Most occupations in the veterinary nurse unit group (Group 3613) have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. 

In Australia: 
AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)  

In New Zealand: 
NZ Register Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) 

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

 

Occupations within the Veterinary Nurse Group

 

• 361311 Veterinary Nurse

 

English Requirement

 

• IELTS result with a minimum score of 6 (L, R, W), 7 in speaking and 7 overall;
• OET result with a minimum grade B in all sections;
• TOEFL iBT with a minimum score (L:12 R:13 W:21 S:23 overall L93);
• PTE Academic with a minimum score of 50 (L, R, W), 65 in speaking and 65 overall

Exceptions

• Australian Graduate exceptions apply in some states/territories
• Priority Skilled Lists may apply a specific requirement in some states/territories
• Countries exempt from submitting IELTS or OET include the UK; Canada; New Zealand; US; and Ireland

 

Where mandatory licensing or registration is required you must demonstrate a level of English either sufficient to meet licensing / registration or a minimum IELTS, or equivalent, whichever is higher.

 

• Information regarding the International English Testing System (IELTS)

 

Assessment Authority

 

• Veterinary Nurse is currently assessed with VETASSESS - (Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services); more info regarding assessment bodies.

 

Average Income

The average salary for a Veterinary Nurse in Australia is $ 39,441 per year. Average Age: Males: Females: Persons: 35.5

Source: www.abs.gov.au (Group 3613) Veterinary nurses - Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia, May 2016

 

Please contact us if you would like assistance with your Veterinary Nurse visa application. Registered Migration Australia is a licensed migration company, we are proudly 100% Australian owned and operated.