361311 VETERINARY NURSE
Alternative Titles:
Animal Nurse
Veterinary Assistant
Cares for animals under treatment or in temporary residence at veterinary facilities and assists Veterinarians to perform procedures and operations.
Skill Level: 3.
Indicative Skill Level:
Most occupations in this unit group 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.
Tasks Include:
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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