Veterinarian - ANZSCO 234711
- Assessment Authorities: AVBC
Veterinarian diagnoses, treats and prevents animal diseases, ailments and injuries. Registration or licensing is required.
Veterinarians may perform the following tasks:
- examine sick and injured animals and perform diagnostic tests
- examine tissue and samples from sick animals to identify the cause of disease
- treat animals by using drugs, surgical procedures and nursing care
- vaccinate animals to prevent disease
- certify viability of animals for breeding and performance
- give advice about animal health and care to owners and breeders
- humanely euthanise animals to end pain and suffering or to prevent the spread of disease
- advise on feeding and breeding strategies to achieve maximum production
- notify authorities of outbreaks of animal diseases and certify animals for exportation
- attend horse and greyhound tracks, animal-related sporting events, and dog and cat shows to monitor and/or advise on the condition of animals
- supervise the handling and health of livestock destined for export
- supervise quarantine for incoming livestock, genetic material and animal products
- assist in public education programmes, promoting the welfare of animals.
This occupation belongs to Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL). MLTSSL is the occupational demand list which is in high demand across various states and territories of Australia.
If your occupation is on MTSSL, you may be eligible to apply for the following visa subclasses:
- Skilled independent ( Subclass189)
- Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) - Family nominated
- Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) - State or Territory nominated
- Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)- Direct Entry and Temporary Residence Transition streams
- Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
- Training visa (subclass 407)
- Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485)– Graduate Work
- Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482) Medium-term stream
- Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (Subclass 494)
Are you Eligible to Live and Work in Australia as a Veterinarian?
The assessment authority for this occupation is Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (AVBC) and AVBC skills assessment team will assess if your educational qualifications and work experience are at a professional level and closely related to your nominated occupation for migration purposes.
You are required to receive a positive assessment for your qualifications and work experience from Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (AVBC) if you are planning to migrate to Australia through skill migration program.
If you wish to check your eligibility to migrate permanently to Australia as a Veterinarian, please fill out the below assessment form. The assessment is free. After submitting the form, a registered migration consultant will look into the information and advise you of the outcome of the assessment via your email address.
