3.9ModerateShortage
Veterinary Nurses
Skilled Animal, Agricultural and Horticultural Workers · Animal Attendants and Trainers, and Veterinary Nurses
Moderate Risk
Median Weekly Pay
N/A
Full-time workers
Employment
16,000
Total workers
10yr Growth
+14.9%
Projected to 2034
Shortage Status
Shortage
JSA Official AI Exposure
Automation31.0%
Augmentation57.0%
Key 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
Employment Projections to 2034
Median Age
29
Female Share
97.0%
Part-Time Share
51.0%
Skill Level
3 / 5