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As the name suggests, a Vet Assistant assists a veterinarian in treating and caring for animals. They work under the supervision of a vet or veterinary nurse and provide vital support to the veterinary practice.<\/span><\/p>\n If you’re an animal lover, becoming a Vet Assistant could be your first step to a career in caring for animals. So let’s look at what the rewards are, what you’d be doing and the qualifications you’ll need.<\/span><\/p>\n Tasks performed by a Vet Assistant include but are not limited to;<\/span><\/p>\n If you love animals, the biggest benefit of all to being a Vet Assistant is that you’ll get to be around them constantly every day. Other benefits also include;<\/span><\/p>\n Competitive salary <\/b>– the average salary for a Vet Assistant in Australia is around $53,500 per year.<\/span><\/p>\n Job security<\/b> – there is a strong demand for veterinary workers of all kinds and the demand is expected to grow as more Australians adopt pets.<\/span><\/p>\n Lots of variety<\/b> – there is nothing boring about being a Vet Assistant, as there are different animals with different needs requiring your help every single day.<\/span><\/p>\n Job satisfaction<\/b> – as well as helping animals, you are also helping their owners and this can provide you with a sense of pride and achievement that you won’t find in many other careers.<\/span><\/p>\n Chance to specialise<\/b> – you have the option to work with domestic animals such as dogs and cats or you can go on to specialise in other forms of animal care such as large animals, exotic species or native wildlife.<\/span><\/p>\n Unlimited career options<\/b> – you have the option of studying to become a Veterinary Nurse or even a Veterinary Surgeon. Becoming a Vet Assistant also opens the door to plenty of other animal care options including zookeepers, pet shop owners, pet groomers, animal trainers and animal welfare officers.<\/span><\/p>\nDuties of a Vet Assistant<\/b><\/h2>\n
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