Veterinary Nurse Salary in Australia

AU$51,372
per year
per hour
AU$22.99
per hour
per year

Veterinary Nurse - Average Salary

The average salary for a Veterinary Nurse is AU$51,372 per year (AU$22.99 per hour), which is AU$18,516 (-26%) lower than the national average salary in Australia.
A Veterinary Nurse can expect an average starting salary of AU$42,573. The highest salaries can exceed AU$82,596.
AU$42,573
Low
AU$51,372
Average salary
AU$82,596
High
AU$21.54
Low
AU$22.99
Average salary
AU$41.80
High

Veterinary Nurse Salary Range

Low
AU$42,573
Average salary
AU$51,372
Senior
AU$62,906
High
AU$82,596
Low
AU$21.54
Average salary
AU$22.99
Senior
AU$31.83
High
AU$41.80
Among Veterinary Nurses, Trainee Veterinary Nurses tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced workers like Head Vet Nurses enjoy the highest salaries.

Veterinary Nurse - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Head Vet NurseAU$63K/year
+22% 
Equine Veterinary NurseAU$53K/year
+4% 
Trainee Veterinary NurseAU$35K/year
 -31%

Veterinary Nurse - Pay by Experience Level in Australia

An Entry Level Veterinary Nurse with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$42,916 per year. A mid career Veterinary Nurse with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$47,300, while a Senior Veterinary Nurse with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$62,900. Veterinary Nurses with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$67,700 per year on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Veterinary Nurse in Australia

Late Career▲ +32%
Senior▲ +22%
Average SalaryAU$51,372/year
Mid Career▼ -8%
Entry Level▼ -16%

Gender Breakdown

Female
96%
Male
4%

Veterinary Nurse - Jobs by Location

Veterinary Nurse - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Veterinary Nurse job advertisements published on Jobted Australia in the last 12 months. Please note the figures on this page are a guideline only.
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Veterinary Nurse

How much does a Veterinary Nurse make in Australia?
A Veterinary Nurse in Australia earns an average of AU$51,372 gross per year, which is about AU$22.99 gross per hour. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Veterinary Nurse updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Veterinary Nurse in Australia?
The starting salary of a Veterinary Nurse in Australia is around AU$42,573 gross per year. Trainee Veterinary Nurses usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Veterinary Nurse in Australia?
The highest salary of a Veterinary Nurse in Australia can reach and exceed AU$82,596 gross per year. Head Vet Nurses usually have the highest salaries.
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