Description
Cares for animals under treatment or in temporary residence at veterinary facilities and assists Veterinarians to perform procedures and operations.
Skill Level
3
Alternative Titles
- Animal Nurse
- Veterinary Assistant
Specializations
NULL
Skills Assessment Authority
Caveats
Group: 3613 Veterinary Nurses
Description
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 this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.