In-Demand Veterinary technician Jobs in Australia

Assistant Animal Technician
Deakin University —Waurn Ponds VIC
- $80,046 - $84,849 a year
- Weekend availability
- Research
- University
- Teaching
- Parental leave
- Employee discount
Laboratory Diagnostic Technician
CSIRO —Geelong VIC
- $76,000 - $96,000 a year
- Part-time
- Laboratory
- Laboratory experience
- Bachelor's degree
Animal Husbandry Technician - Feedlots
Australian Country Choice —Roma QLD
- $79,500 - $85,500 a year
- Full-time
- Medication administration
- Heavy equipment operation
- In-person
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Mechanical Engineering Technician (Farms)
SunPork Consolidated Pty Ltd —Warra QLD
- $79,500 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance
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Veterinary Nurse Assistant
VetMed —Lindfield NSW
- Up to $67,000 a year
- Full-time
- Clinic
- In-person
- Employee discount
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Agricultural Technician - Feedlots
Australian Country Choice —Roma QLD
- $79,500 - $85,500 a year
- Full-time
- Medication administration
- Heavy equipment operation
- Education
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Equine Veterinary Nurse/Technician
Sunshine Coast Equine Hospital —Yandina QLD
- Full-time
- Nursing
- Anatomy knowledge
- No degree
Quick Apply
Agricultural Technician - Feedlot Operations
Australian Country Choice —Roma QLD
- $79,500 - $85,500 a year
- Full-time
- Medication administration
- Heavy equipment operation
Animal Husbandry Technician - Feedlot Operations
Australian Country Choice —Roma QLD
- $79,500 - $85,500 a year
- Full-time
- Medication administration
- Heavy equipment operation
Clinical Courier
Murdoch University —Perth WA
- $62,768 - $64,642 a year
- Part-time
- University
- Employee assistance program
- Gym membership
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Veterinary Nurse Assistant - ARH Canberra
Animal Referral Hospital —Pialligo ACT
- Full-time
- Nursing
- Bachelor's degree
- Associate degree
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Veterinary Nurse- Smythesdale Animal Hospital
Apiam Animal Health —Smythesdale VIC
- Part-time
- Nursing
- Clinic
- No degree
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
Territory Sales Manager - Companion Animal
MSD —Murarrie QLD
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
Puppy School Trainer & Nurse
Avoca Drive Animal Hospital —Erina NSW
- 8 hour shift
- Nursing
- Front desk
- Outdoor work
Locum Vet Nurse
VetPartners —Hendra QLD
- Customer service
- Front desk
- Hospital experience
- Travel reimbursement
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Experienced Veterinarian – Animal Aid Veterinary Clinic
Animal Aid —Coldstream VIC
- Part-time
- Clinic
Specialist Equine Veterinarian - Surgery
Sunshine Coast Equine Hospital —Yandina QLD
- $150,000 - $220,000 a year
- Full-time
Quick Apply
Senior ECC Vet Nurse - ARH Homebush
Animal Referral Hospital —Homebush West NSW
- Part-time
- Blood sampling
- ICU experience
- Patient care
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance program
Quick Apply

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Assistant Animal Technician

Deakin University -
Waurn Ponds VIC

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Job Details

Full-time
$80,046 - $84,849 a year

Benefits

Parental leave
Employee discount

Qualifications

Research
Diploma
Teaching

Full Job Description

Job no: 587757
Work type: Full-time
Location: Geelong - Waurn Ponds
Categories: Technical

Based at our Geelong, Waurn Ponds Campus
Full-time and continuing
HEW 4 $80,046 - $84,849 + 17% Superannuation

Why this role matters:

Through the delivery of daily animal care and feeding, this role plays a key part in maintaining animal welfare and enabling high-quality scientific research.

What you’ll do in this role:

Provide husbandry and animal care support across aquatic (including Zebrafish), aviary, wildlife and rodent facilities, including sanitisation, plant maintenance, and water quality monitoring.
Ensure animals are fed daily in accordance with all feeding protocols.
Monitor animal health and wellbeing daily, ensuring appropriate care, clean food and water, and an enriched living environment
Maintain accurate records of animal history and related data as required.
Support ethical animal care and use by maintaining accurate records and compliance with animal ethics and regulatory requirements.

To be successful, you’ll have:

Completion of an Associate Diploma level qualifications with relevant work experience or a certificate level qualification with post-certificate relevant work experience.
Completion of a post-Trades Certificate or Advanced Certificate and extensive relevant and on the job training; or
An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
Demonstrated experience in the care of animals e.g aquatic, avian, wildlife and rodent species.
Knowledge of animal use in research and teaching in a broad range.
Availability to work outside business hours, weekends, public holidays and on-call shifts

Here's how to apply:

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

Please note that only candidates with full working rights in Australia will be considered for this position.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact David Taylor (Manager, Animal Services) on [email protected]

Applications for this position close on Tuesday, 25 August 2026 at 11:55PM.

Benefits for working with us!

At Deakin, we offer more than just a job - we offer a lifestyle. Across our campuses in Geelong, Melbourne, and regional Victoria, you’ll find everything you need to thrive: on-site childcare, gyms, medical centres, cafes, accessible public transport, and convenient parking. Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance, generous leave entitlements including extended parental leave and the option to purchase additional time off, plus a wide range of staff discounts on travel and more. Our health and wellbeing services, ongoing professional development opportunities, and inclusive, supportive culture make Deakin a place where you can grow - whether you're working remotely or immersed in the vibrant energy of campus life.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

Pre-employment safety and suitability checks: In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations.

Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender‑based Violence or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender‑based Violence during the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process. A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender‑based violence. A ‘Yes’ response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the University’s safety obligations.

Advertised: 04 Aug 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 25 Aug 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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veterinary technician jobs in australia

Assistant Animal Technician

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Veterinary Nurse Assistant

Agricultural Technician - Feedlots

Equine Veterinary Nurse/Technician

Agricultural Technician - Feedlot Operations

Animal Husbandry Technician - Feedlot Operations

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Veterinary Nurse Assistant - ARH Canberra

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Experienced Veterinarian – Animal Aid Veterinary Clinic

Specialist Equine Veterinarian - Surgery

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