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