361311: Veterinary Nurse

Labour market

Skills assessment

Agreements

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ANZSCO Identity

ANZSCO code

361311

Skill level

Level 3

Unit group

3613

Veterinary Nurses

Skills assessor

VETASSESS

ANZSCO 361311 identifies Veterinary Nurse as a Skill Level 3 occupation in the Veterinary Nurses unit group (3613), classified under Skilled Animal, Agricultural and Horticultural Workers. Cares for animals under treatment or in temporary residence at veterinary facilities and assists Veterinarians to perform procedures and operations. It may also be known as Animal Nurse, Veterinary Assistant. The designated skills assessing authority for this occupation is Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services (VETASSESS).

Migration snapshot

Labour marketVeterinary Nurse 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 pathways9 pathways are available for this occupation, including employer sponsored and General Skilled Migration options.

Occupation listsListed on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) 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 Veterinary Nurses unit group earn an average of $969 per week — below the national average of $1,436 per week. The average age of workers in this group is 33 years, younger than the national workforce average of 41 years.

Avg. weekly earnings

$969

↓ 33% below national avg

Female avg.

$969

↓ 33% below national avg

Average age

33 yrs

↓ younger than national avg

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

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