Veterinary Nurse (ANZSCO 361311): code, skill level, and visa lists

Veterinary Nurse, ANZSCO 361311

Veterinary Nurse (361311) is a skill level 3 occupation under ANZSCO 2022. The ABS description: cares for animals under treatment or in temporary residence at veterinary facilities and assists Veterinarians to perform procedures and operations.

Skill level 3 typically corresponds to an AQF Certificate IV or diploma, or at least three years of relevant work experience. The exact requirements are set by the assessing authority, not by ANZSCO directly.

That puts it in the Veterinary Nurses group (3613), alongside related support roles in animal care.

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Who assesses it

The assessing authority for this occupation is listed on the occupation page for 361311. Check there for the current authority and any recent changes, as assessing bodies can change. The occupation page also links to the authority’s own requirements, which are the primary source for what counts as a suitable qualification or work history.

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Which visa lists include it

Veterinary Nurse (361311) currently appears on two Australian skilled occupation lists, as at 2025-09-29:

• Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL): this list supports the Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) and related pathways. Source: Home Affairs skill occupation list.
• Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL): this list supports short-term sponsorship streams. Source: Home Affairs skill occupation list.

Being on a list is not the same as being in shortage. List membership opens a pathway for sponsored work visas. It is a separate fact from shortage status.

2024 Occupation Shortage List rating: Jobs and Skills Australia gave Veterinary Nurse a national rating of S (in shortage) in the 2024 edition. Source: 2024 Occupation Shortage List. That shortage rating is a point-in-time labour market read. It does not, on its own, change list membership or visa eligibility.

New Zealand: no NZ Green List membership has been confirmed for this occupation at the time of writing. Do not rely on NZ list information here.

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Common near-miss codes

No sibling codes were flagged for this occupation. If you work in a related animal care or veterinary role, browse the Veterinary Nurses group (3613) to check nearby occupations. Titles like “veterinary technician” or “animal care assistant” can map to different codes depending on the actual duties described in your role.

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Find your exact code

The right code matters. A wrong code can delay or block an assessment. Use the ANZSCO occupation browser to search by name, keyword, or industry. If you are unsure which code fits your actual duties, the CV matcher can compare your CV against the closest codes and show its working.

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