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Veterinary NurseAlternative titles

Tapuhi Kararehe

This job is sometimes referred to as:

Animal Nurse
Rural Animal Technician
Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Technologist

Veterinary nurses help in the examination, treatment and rehabilitation of sick and injured animals. They also interact with clients and perform receptionist duties.

Contact us

Call us on 0800 222 733

Pay

Veterinary nurses usually earn
$31K-$50K
per year

How many people are doing this job?

Year 2012
1,232
Year 2011
1,209
Year 2010
1,226

Job opportunities

Average

Chances of getting a job as a veterinary nurse are average due to stable worker numbers, which are unlikely to increase in the short term.

How to get into this job

Useful school subjects

Agriculture and Horticulture

Biology

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Close up of hands holding a hedgehog

Vet nurses assist veterinarians with a wide range of animal care

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Updated 26 Mar 2013