Animal Attendants and Trainers, and Veterinary Nurses

Animal Attendants and Trainers, and Veterinary Nurses care for, groom and train animals, and assist Veterinarians.

**Indicative skill level:**

Most occupations in this minor group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

#### In Australia:

- AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3); or - AQF Certificate II or III, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

#### In New Zealand:

- NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3); or - NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

**Tasks include:**

- training animals to obey commands and perform in competitions - bathing, cutting, combing, blow-drying and styling pets' coats, clipping their nails and cleaning their ears - inspecting, preparing, cleaning, disinfecting and maintaining comfortable animal cages and enclosures - filling water troughs and feeding animals according to their individual needs - assisting Veterinarians to perform procedures and operations - maintaining animal health records and monitoring animal health conditions and recovery after operations