269532 Veterinary Technologist
Performs diagnostic procedures used in the medical care of animals, and monitors their health and wellbeing to support the work of veterinary, medical and other scientists.
- Major group
- 2 Professionals
- Unit group
- 2695 Veterinarians and Veterinary Technologists
- Edition
- OSCA 2024
- Skill level
- Level 1
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Official ANZSCO correspondence
Role overview
Performs diagnostic procedures used in the medical care of animals, and monitors their health and wellbeing to support the work of veterinary, medical and other scientists.
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Occupation facts
- Skill level
- 1
- Major group
- 2 Professionals
- Sub-major group
- 26 Health Professionals
- Minor group
- 269 Miscellaneous Health Professionals
- Unit group
- 2695 Veterinarians and Veterinary Technologists
Tasks
- Triages sick or injured animals in a variety of environments such as veterinary clinics, farms or zoos
- Administers anaesthesia to animals in preparation for surgery, and monitors them throughout the procedure
- Obtains and tests animal blood, urine and faecal samples
- Performs animal tests including X-rays, laparoscopes, endoscopes, CT scans and dental procedures
- Provides post-operative care instructions to animal carers
- Monitors animals and records their behaviour and vital signs to ensure complete records of their care
Skill level guidance
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Related occupations
Industry context
Alternative titles
- Animal Technician
- Veterinary Technician
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Compare OSCA 269532 with related occupations
Compare roles in the same OSCA unit group by their official definition, skill level, tasks and recognised alternative titles.
| Comparison point | Current code269532 Veterinary Technologist | 269531 Veterinarian |
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| Official role definition | Performs diagnostic procedures used in the medical care of animals, and monitors their health and wellbeing to support the work of veterinary, medical and other scientists. | Diagnoses, treats and prevents animal diseases, ailments and injuries. |
| Skill level | Skill Level 1 | Skill Level 1 |
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Comparison uses occupation definitions, skill levels, tasks and title variants from the ABS OSCA data files.
In this section
- 269531Veterinarian
- 269532Veterinary Technologist
Official source
- Official source
- ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
- Last reviewed
- 2026-04-17
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