Paraveterinary workers in Australia

Veterinary nurses in Australia have a two tier hierarchy consisting of Qualified Veterinary Nurses who hold a Certificate IV in veterinary nursing and Diplomaed Veterinary Nurses who hold a diploma in veterinary nursing. Diplomaed Veterinary Nurses may apply for further training in a specific field to receive "Extended" qualifications.[1] Veterinary nurses exhibiting excellence in their field may be recognised jointly by the Veterinary Nurses Council of Australia (VNCA) and the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) with the post-nominal letters AVN (Accredited Veterinary Nurse).[2]

There is also a newly created Bachelor of Applied Science, Veterinary Technology Extended major offered at the University of Queensland.[3]

References
  1. "Training Pathways". Veterinary Nurses Council of Australia. Retrieved 26 Feb 2009.
  2. "The Accredited Veterinary Nurse Scheme". Veterinary Nurses Council of Australia. Retrieved 26 Feb 2009.
  3. "University of Queensland, Veterinary Technology Extended Major". University of Queensland. Retrieved 6 Mar 2010.
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