Veterinary Nurses
Veterinary Nurses care for animals under treatment and in temporary residence at veterinary facilities and assist Veterinarians to perform procedures and operations.
Fun facts
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Very Strong Future Growth
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1026 Weekly Pay Before Tax
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49% full-time Full-Time Share
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97% female Gender Share
Tasks
There are many tasks done by veterinary nurses. A few are listed below:
- 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
Specific occupations
- Veterinary Nurse
- Animal Nurse
- Veterinary Assistant