OSCA 2024 · 269531 · Skill level 1
Veterinarian: OSCA 269531
ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026
Veterinarian is OSCA 2024 code 269531. It corresponds to ANZSCO 234711 Veterinarian, which is on the CSOL and MLTSSL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.
ANZSCO equivalent
ANZSCO code for OSCA 269531
Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.
ANZSCO 234711
Veterinarian
On the Core Skills Occupation List, Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List.
Visas for ANZSCO 234711
The job
What a veterinarian does
Diagnoses, treats and prevents animal diseases, ailments and injuries.
Skill level 1: Bachelor degree or higher, or at least 5 years of relevant experience
Registration or licensing is required.
Also known as
- Veterinary Surgeon
Specialisations
- Veterinary Pathologist
Main tasks
Main tasks
- Examines animals to diagnose diseases, ailments and injuries
- Prescribes and administers medications and treatments to animals
- Performs surgeries and other medical procedures on animals
- Provides preventive care such as vaccinations and parasite control
- Advises animal owners on proper care and nutrition for their pets
- Conducts laboratory tests and interprets the results
- Euthanises animals when necessary and supports grieving owners
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date medical records for animals
Unit group 2695
Other occupations in Veterinarians and Veterinary Technologists
Questions
OSCA 269531: common questions
What is the OSCA code for veterinarian?
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 269531?
Is Veterinarian on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
Does Home Affairs use OSCA codes for visas?
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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, OSCA 2024 v1.0 (CC BY 4.0); Department of Home Affairs, checked 21 October 2026. General information only, not immigration advice.
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