Veterinary Nurse -ANZSCO : 361311

ANZSCO 361311: VETERINARY NURSE

Major Group: 3 – Technicians and Trades Workers | Sub-Major Group: 36 – Skilled Animal and Horticultural Workers | Minor Group: 361 – Animal Attendants and Trainers, and Shearers | Unit Group: 3613 – Veterinary Nurses

Description: Cares for animals under treatment or in temporary residence at veterinary facilities and assists Veterinarians to perform procedures and operations.

Skill Level 3 : Occupations at Skill Level 3 have a level of skill commensurate with one of the following:

– NZ Register Level 4 qualification

– AQF Certificate IV or

– AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training.

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.

Alternative titles are any commonly used alternative title (or titles) for the occupation. These alternative titles have the same meaning as the principal title but may be less commonly used.