234711: Veterinarian

Labour market

Skills assessment

Agreements

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ANZSCO Identity

ANZSCO code

234711

Skill level

Level 1

Unit group

2347

Veterinarians

Skills assessor

AVBC

ANZSCO 234711 identifies Veterinarian as a Skill Level 1 occupation in the Veterinarians unit group (2347), classified under Design, Engineering, Science and Transport Professionals. Diagnoses, treats and prevents animal diseases, ailments and injuries. Registration or licensing is required. It may also be known as Veterinary Surgeon. Common specialisations include Veterinary Parasitologist, Veterinary Pathologist. The designated skills assessing authority for this occupation is Australasian Veterinary Boards Council Incorporated (AVBC).

Migration snapshot

Labour marketVeterinarian is in shortage in Australia. The primary shortage driver is a long training gap — the training pathway is long and shortages persist even with increased training.

Visa pathways13 pathways are available for this occupation, including employer sponsored and General Skilled Migration options.

Occupation listsListed on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), influencing which skilled migration visas it is eligible for.

AgreementsAccessible via the On-hire Industry Labour Agreement (ILA) and a Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA).

Workforce snapshot

Based on ABS data, workers in the Veterinarians unit group earn an indicative average of approximately $1,627 per week. The average age of workers in this group is 44.6 years, broadly in line with the national workforce average of 41 years.

Avg. weekly earnings

$1,627

↑ 13% above national avg

Male avg.

$1,787

↑ 24% above national avg

Average age

44.6 yrs

↑ older than national avg

Bar scale to $3,000/wk · Marker line = $1,436 national average

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