VET NURSE
Veterinary Nurses work under the direction of Veterinarians in the treatment and care of
animals, which need medical and/or surgical attention.
Veterinary Nurses may perform the following tasks:
- Assist Veterinarians during consultations, examinations and treatments
- Restrain animals while the Veterinarian examines or treats them
- Prepare animals for surgery
- Perform diagnostic laboratory tests including urine and faecal tests and simple
blood tests and assist Veterinarians to produce diagnostic x-rays
SCOPE:
Most Veterinarian Nurses work in veterinary clinics. Some experienced Veterinary
Nurses are now gaining employment in marketing and merchandising with veterinary
pharmaceutical organisations.
COURSES AND TRAINING:
Generally training is provided on the job and is usually supplemented by formal
studies. Most employers prefer you to have completed at least Year 10 or
equivalent.
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