3241-Veterinary Technicians and Assistants

Job Title: 

Veterinary Technicians and Assistants

Job Description: 

Veterinary technicians and assistants carry out advisory, diagnostic, preventive and curative veterinary tasks, more limited in scope and complexity than those carried out by, and with the guidance of, veterinarians. They care for animals under treatment and in temporary residence at veterinary facilities, perform routine procedures and assist veterinarians to perform procedures and operations.

Tasks: 

Advising communities and individuals on the treatment of animals and their diseases and injuries

Linked Education ( CESM Codes ) : 

915 - Veterinary Medicine

Specific Occupations: 

324101 - Veterinary Nurse
Description : Cares for animals under treatment or in temporary residence at veterinary facilities and assists veterinarians to perform procedures and operations.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Animal Nurse, Artificial Inseminator, Veterinary Assistant, Veterinary Vaccinator

324102 - Veterinary Technician
Description : Prepares vaccines, serums or tissue samples, takes blood samples and performs medical tests in a laboratory environment for use in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases in animals.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No

International Careers(ISCO): 
Source Of Info: 

Source : Organising Framework for Occupations (OFO) 2013, Department of Higher Education and Training, Republic of South Africa