Veterinary

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Equine Veterinary Nurse

An Equine Veterinary Nurse specialises in horse care, assisting with surgeries, monitoring health conditions, and handling horses during treatment.

Avg yearly income $72,800
Skill level Advanced

Veterinary Nurse

A Veterinary Nurse assists veterinarians in treating animals, monitors their care, performs tests, administers medications, and communicates with pet owners.

Avg yearly income $65,000
Skill level Advanced

Veterinary Emergency Nurse

A Veterinary Emergency Nurse supports the treatment of animals in critical situations, assisting with surgeries and monitoring their recovery.

Avg yearly income $60,320
Skill level Advanced

Veterinarian

A Veterinarian diagnoses and treats animals, specialising in areas like pets or wildlife, while ensuring excellent animal care and communication.

Avg yearly income $101,400
Skill level Advanced

Veterinary Technician

A Veterinary Technician assists veterinarians in animal care, administering treatments, preparing for surgery, and educating pet owners.

Avg yearly income $57,200
Skill level Advanced

Veterinary Surgeon

A Veterinary Surgeon diagnoses and treats animals, performing surgeries and providing health advice to pet owners for optimal animal care.

Avg yearly income $95,472
Skill level Advanced

Animal Health Officer

An Animal Health Officer ensures animal well-being by monitoring health, preventing diseases, and advising on best care practices in compliance with regulations.

Avg yearly income $79,300
Skill level Advanced

Animal Nutritionist

An Animal Nutritionist designs dietary plans for animals by assessing nutritional needs, formulating diets, and recommending supplements to promote health.

Avg yearly income $76,596
Skill level Advanced

Veterinary Technologist

A Veterinary Technologist provides advanced medical support for animals, conducting tests, assisting in surgeries, and educating pet owners.

Avg yearly income $67,600
Skill level Advanced
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in veterinary

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
ACM50219

Diploma of Veterinary Nursing
On Campus
9 - 12 months
$0 - $6,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Veterinary Nurse Veterinary Emergency Nurse Animal Health Officer
Veterinary Technologist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Veterinary Nurse Veterinary Emergency Nurse Animal Health Officer Veterinary Technologist + 1 more
ACM40418

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $21,546
  • Completed Certificate III (AQF Level 3) or above in an animal science discipline OR
  • Completed Certificate II in Animal Studies or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
Equine Veterinary Nurse Veterinary Nurse Cattery Attendant
Animal Control Officer Apprentice Animal Trainer Assistant Dog Trainer Animal Shelter Manager Veterinary Emergency Nurse Wildlife Rehabilitator Animal Welfare Officer Veterinary Technician Veterinarian Veterinary Surgeon
+ 10 more
  • Completed Certificate III (AQF Level 3) or above in an animal science discipline OR
  • Completed Certificate II in Animal Studies or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
Equine Veterinary Nurse Veterinary Nurse Cattery Attendant Animal Control Officer Apprentice Animal Trainer Assistant Dog Trainer Animal Shelter Manager Veterinary Emergency Nurse Wildlife Rehabilitator Animal Welfare Officer Veterinary Technician Veterinarian Veterinary Surgeon + 10 more
ACM20221

Certificate II in Horse Care
Blended, On Campus, Online
10 - 12 months
$0 - $2,999
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Stable Hand Equine Veterinary Nurse Trainee Farrier
Farrier Racing Cadet Steward Horse Trainer Jockey Horse Breeding Assistant
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Stable Hand Equine Veterinary Nurse Trainee Farrier Farrier Racing Cadet Steward Horse Trainer Jockey Horse Breeding Assistant + 5 more
ACM50119

Diploma of Animal Technology
On Campus, Online
12 - 18 months
$0 - $19,595
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Technician Wildlife Rehabilitator Animal Scientist
Animal Health Officer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Technician Wildlife Rehabilitator Animal Scientist Animal Health Officer + 1 more
ACM30122

Certificate III in Animal Care Services
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
9 - 21 months
$0 - $12,978
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Attendant Kennel Attendant Kennel Hand
Equine Veterinary Nurse Cattery Attendant Animal Control Officer Apprentice Animal Trainer Assistant Dog Trainer Sheep Shearer Wool Worker Animal Shelter Manager Animal Management Officer Animal Trainer Veterinary Emergency Nurse Animal Welfare Officer Animal Health Officer Animal Technician Veterinary Surgeon
+ 15 more
ACM20121

Certificate II in Animal Care
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
4 - 12 months
$0 - $7,448
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Attendant Kennel Attendant Wildlife Carer
Zoo Keeper Equine Veterinary Nurse Veterinary Nurse Cattery Attendant Animal Control Officer Apprentice Animal Trainer Assistant Dog Trainer Sheep Shearer Wool Worker Animal Shelter Manager Animal Management Officer Animal Trainer Animal Welfare Officer Animal Nutritionist Wildlife Officer
+ 15 more

Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours)
On Campus
5 years
$0 - $57,515
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Veterinarian Veterinary Pathologist Veterinary Scientist
Veterinary Surgeon Wildlife Veterinarian Equine Veterinary Nurse Animal Scientist Animal Health Officer Animal Nutritionist
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Veterinarian Veterinary Pathologist Veterinary Scientist Veterinary Surgeon Wildlife Veterinarian Equine Veterinary Nurse Animal Scientist Animal Health Officer Animal Nutritionist + 6 more

Bachelor of Science (Animal Biology)
On Campus
3 years
$27,540
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Scientist Wildlife Biologist Wildlife Rehabilitator
Zoologist Sheep Shearer Veterinary Scientist Veterinarian Veterinary Surgeon
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Scientist Wildlife Biologist Wildlife Rehabilitator Zoologist Sheep Shearer Veterinary Scientist Veterinarian Veterinary Surgeon + 5 more

Bachelor of Science (Animal Science)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $88,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Nutritionist Animal Welfare Officer Animal Scientist
Animal Health Officer Veterinary Technician Sheep Shearer Wool Worker Animal Shelter Manager Animal Management Officer Veterinarian Veterinary Surgeon
+ 8 more

Bachelor of Science (Zoology)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $123,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Ecology Consultant Zoo Keeper Zoologist
Animal Behaviourist Conservation Officer Animal Nutritionist Animal Welfare Officer Forensic Entomologist
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Ecology Consultant Zoo Keeper Zoologist Animal Behaviourist Conservation Officer Animal Nutritionist Animal Welfare Officer Forensic Entomologist + 5 more

Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Animal Science)
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$0 - $8,360
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Management Officer Animal Scientist Animal Nutritionist
Animal Welfare Officer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Management Officer Animal Scientist Animal Nutritionist Animal Welfare Officer + 1 more

Bachelor of Agricultural Science
Blended, On Campus
3 - 4 years
$0 - $29,616
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Agricultural Consultant Agricultural Scientist Agronomist
Irrigation Assistant Farmer Animal Scientist Livestock Manager Plant Scientist Plant Biologist Plant Physiologist Plant Pathologist Crop Scientist
+ 9 more

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
On Campus
3 - 4 years
$0 - $277,089
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Veterinarian Veterinary Pathologist Wildlife Veterinarian
Veterinary Scientist Veterinary Surgeon
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Veterinarian Veterinary Pathologist Wildlife Veterinarian Veterinary Scientist Veterinary Surgeon + 2 more

Bachelor of Veterinary Technology
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $32,160
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Technician Veterinary Technician Veterinary Technologist
Equine Veterinary Nurse Veterinary Nurse Animal Shelter Manager Animal Management Officer Animal Trainer Animal Behaviourist Veterinary Emergency Nurse Veterinarian Veterinary Surgeon
+ 9 more

Bachelor of Science (Animal Behaviour)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $32,100
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Behaviourist Animal Welfare Officer Wildlife Officer
Zoo Keeper Animal Control Officer Animal Shelter Manager Animal Management Officer Apprentice Animal Trainer Assistant Dog Trainer Animal Trainer Veterinary Surgeon
+ 8 more

Bachelor of Equine Science
Blended
3 years
$22,830
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Equine Veterinary Nurse Stable Manager Horse Trainer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Equine Veterinary Nurse Stable Manager Horse Trainer

Bachelor of Animal Science
Blended, On Campus
3 - 4 years
$0 - $30,512
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Welfare Officer Livestock Manager Animal Nutritionist
Animal Scientist Animal Management Officer Livestock Transporter Sheep Shearer Animal Trainer Animal Behaviourist Wildlife Rehabilitator Animal Health Officer Wildlife Officer Animal Technician Zoologist Veterinary Technologist Veterinary Surgeon
+ 13 more

Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing
On Campus
3 years
$93,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Shelter Attendant Equine Veterinary Nurse Veterinary Nurse
Animal Scientist Animal Health Officer Veterinary Technologist Veterinary Surgeon
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Shelter Attendant Equine Veterinary Nurse Veterinary Nurse Animal Scientist Animal Health Officer Veterinary Technologist Veterinary Surgeon + 4 more
*Showing course fees for all providers. Some providers may not be available in your area.

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Equine

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Further reading

How to start a career in Veterinary Nursing

7th September 2021)

Most popular animal welfare and veterinary courses

12th April 2022)

The Comprehensive Guide to Completing a VET Qualification at School

3rd February 2022)

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