An older generator but extremely reliablePrice: $3000 $2000 Reduced to $1000 + GST + delivery
Contact Alex:
0425 289 419
02 9660 1771
Glebe Veterinary Hospital
alex.mcgrath@live.com
SHOR-LINE TUB/TABLE with Stainless drawers and door, right hand knee space and SHOR-LINE TAP SET – ECON Deck Mount and spray head TOTAL RRP $13,500.00
Never Used, Excellent Condition
Price: $7500.00 Reduced to $5000.00
Buyer must pick up or organise delivery
Inspections welcome
Located: Sydney, North Strathfield NSW 2137
Contact Rebecca: (02) 9743 1715 concordvets@concordvets.com.au
Some of the most common questions that we get asked at Kookaburra Vets relate to Salary levels. We’d appreciate if you would help us collect some up to date information by completing this short anonymous survey, if you are a veterinarian currently working in Australia.
The results will be available on request from Kookaburra Vets, however, if you wish to provide us with your email address at the end of the survey, we will also email you a copy. Thank you for your help.
NB: This article was updated in August 2025 – please consult the Animal Care and Veterinary Services Award 2020 for up to date information and wage entitlements.
Most Veterinary Practices in Australia are subject to the Animal Care and Veterinary Services Award 2020. An Award sets minimum terms and conditions of employment. The Award is usually updated every July.
The Animal Care and Veterinary Services Award 2020 covers Veterinary Surgeons, Practice Managers, Veterinary Nurses, Receptionists, Animal attendants and Assistants, and Animal care industry inspectors.
The Award covers arrangements such as, but not limited to those below:
The terms and conditions of the Award must be complied with by the parties covered by the Award. However, employment arrangements can operate over and above the Award eg. An employment agreement can provide for a salary ‘package’ which exceeds the minimum salaries required, thus encompassing all other entitlements such as allowances, on-call work, extra hours etc.
| Classification | Minimum annual salary $ |
Minimum hourly rate $ |
| Level 1A (graduates) | 64,516 | 32.65 |
| Level 1B (after 6 months) | 68,073 | 34.45 |
| Level 2 (after 2 years) | 73,547 | 37.22 |
| Level 3 (experienced) | 80,799 | 40.89 |
| Level 4 (senior vet) | 91,252 | 46.18 |
+ on call allowance $54.05 for each period of on call duty
+ at least the relevant hourly rate for any active on call
+ 98 cents/km reimbursement for practice use of private vehicle
+ Superannuation 12%
Locums may be engaged and paid as a casual employee. A casual employee must be paid at the hourly rate prescribed for the class of work performed, plus 25%.
Because the Animal Care and Veterinary Services Award 2020 sets minimum salaries and terms of employment, market salary rates can vary across the country and between practices. Keeping an eye on job adverts can be a way of getting an idea of market salary rates, but many ads don’t mention salary levels. There is now a requirement for ads to include a salary range if they need to comply with advertising requirements for visa sponsorship. The most recent Kookaburra Veterinary Employment salary survey was carried out in 2022, after covid, and the results can be accessed at https://www.vetsuppliersdirectory.com.au/salary-survey-2022/
We suggest that you could ask for a written letter of offer when you are offered a permanent position, and that you could also request a Contract, or an equivalent document, when you commence work. You can consider renegotiating your salary package after 6 months, together with getting an update on how well your employer feels you are progressing in your job.
Rates for Vet Nurses, Receptionists, Practice Managers, Animal Attendants range from $24.28/hour for introductory level up to $32.23/hour for level 5 (Practice Manager), and there are also Saturday afternoon, Sunday, and public holiday rates specified in the Award. Casual (locum) VNs should have a 25% casual loading.
You can view the Award on the Fair Work Commission website at www.fwc.gov.au
If you are a member of the AVA, they provide help and advice through the AVA HR hotline – 1300 788977 or avahrhotline@whr.com.au This is possibly the best reason to be a member of the AVA – the HR service is very useful.
This information includes the views and opinions of Kookaburra Veterinary Employment and is of a general nature only. Factual information is believed to be correct at the time of writing, however, should not be relied upon and any person should confirm details with the relevant authorities and through their own research prior to acting on any of the suggestions in this article.
