Veterinary nurse, Tapuhi kararehe
Also known as
- Animal nurse, animal health nurse, veterinary technologist, herd testing technician
Veterinary nurses carry out medical tests and provide support to veterinarians in the treatment and diagnosis of animal diseases.
Duration
3:39 mins
Your pay could be
$24
Lower
$25 to $32
Most common
$38
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
1-2 years
Veterinary nurses
- usually work regular business hours but may work shifts, evenings or weekends and may be on call
- usually work in vet clinics and operating rooms, on farms and may travel locally
- may do emotionally demanding work
- need to identify and solve problems, work well under pressure and be safety conscious
Tasks
- care for sick and injured animals
- assist vets during examinations
- prepare animals for surgery
- monitor anaesthesia during operations
- clean and sterilise equipment
- give animals medicine and treatments
- collect samples and run tests
- feed, exercise and monitor animals
- talk with pet owners
- keep clinics clean and organised
Practical
Investigative
Organised
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou need more than one qualification to become a veterinary nurse.
You need
- a New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Level 6)
- to pass a background check
You may need
- a New Zealand Certificate in Animal Healthcare Assisting (Level 4)
- to be registered with the Allied Veterinary Professional Regulatory Council of New Zealand
- to become a member of the New Zealand Veterinary Nursing Association
- a driver licence
If you’re in school
You need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
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