6392-11 Veterinary Nurse
Cares for animals under treatment or in temporary residence at veterinary facilities and assists veterinarians to perform procedures and operations.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate II or higher qualification or at least 1 years relevant experience.
Tasks Include:
- holds animals to allow examination or treatment by veterinarians
- cleans and sterilises examination tables and equipment
- prepares instruments and hands them to the veterinarian
- assists veterinarians to administer anaesthetics and oxygen during operations
- places animals in cages for recovery from operations and monitors their condition
- gives medications to animals
- maintains stock control and records
- may perform diagnostic laboratory tests
- may act as receptionist, accept payments and undertake clerical work
Specialisations:
Animal Nurse
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