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.
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
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Veterinary Nurse Salary Range
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
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Head Vet Nurse | AU$63K/year | +22% |
| Equine Veterinary Nurse | AU$53K/year | +4% |
| Trainee Veterinary Nurse | AU$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 Salary | AU$51,372/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -8% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -16% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
96%
96%
Male
4%
4%
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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