OSCA 2024 · 269532 · Skill level 1
Veterinary Technologist: OSCA 269532
ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026
Veterinary Technologist is OSCA 2024 code 269532. It corresponds to ANZSCO 311413 Life Science Technician (in part), which is on the STSOL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.
ANZSCO equivalent
ANZSCO code for OSCA 269532
Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.
ANZSCO 311413 · in part
Life Science Technician
On the Short-term Skilled Occupation List.
Visas for ANZSCO 311413
The job
What a veterinary technologist does
Performs diagnostic procedures used in the medical care of animals, and monitors their health and wellbeing to support the work of veterinary, medical and other scientists.
Skill level 1: Bachelor degree or higher, or at least 5 years of relevant experience
Registration or licensing may be required.
Also known as
- Animal Technician
- Veterinary Technician
Main tasks
Main tasks
- Triages sick or injured animals in a variety of environments such as veterinary clinics, farms or zoos
- Administers anaesthesia to animals in preparation for surgery, and monitors them throughout the procedure
- Obtains and tests animal blood, urine and faecal samples
- Performs animal tests including X-rays, laparoscopes, endoscopes, CT scans and dental procedures
- Provides post-operative care instructions to animal carers
- Monitors animals and records their behaviour and vital signs to ensure complete records of their care
Unit group 2695
Other occupations in Veterinarians and Veterinary Technologists
Questions
OSCA 269532: common questions
What is the OSCA code for veterinary technologist?
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 269532?
Is Veterinary Technologist 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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