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
$24 to $31
Most common
$36
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
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
- monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities
- administer anaesthetics or sedatives to control pain
- monitor patients following surgeries or other treatments
- maintain medical facility records
- test biological specimens to gather information about patient conditions
- prepare medications or medical solutions
- administer non-intravenous medications
- immunise patients
- position patients for treatment or examination
- treat medical emergencies
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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