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Veterinary and Animal Care
Structure: 9 sections with a quiz each, followed by “Spot the Hazard” simulation exercise.
Passing requirement: 100% with unlimited tries
Timing: Estimated learning time – 25 to 30 minutes
Structure: 9 sections with a quiz each, followed by “Spot the Hazard” simulation exercise.
Passing requirement: 100% with unlimited tries
Timing: Estimated learning time – 25 to 30 minutes
The veterinary and animal care industry offers great job opportunities and a rewarding career path for young workers.
Young workers can expect to provide care for animals in workplaces such as veterinary clinics, veterinary hospitals, animal shelters/ holding centres, pet shops, pet services, boarding/daycare facilities, zoos, and sanctuaries.
Working in the veterinary and animal care presents many hazards that are unique to other industries.
Be aware!
14%
of work-related injuries in this industry happened to young workers who are between the ages of 15 and 24.
The veterinary and animal care industry offers great job opportunities and a rewarding career path for young workers.
Young workers can expect to provide care for animals in workplaces such as veterinary clinics, veterinary hospitals, animal shelters/ holding centres, pet shops, pet services, boarding/daycare facilities, zoos, and sanctuaries.
Working in the veterinary and animal care presents many hazards that are unique to other industries.
Be aware!
14%
of work-related injuries in this industry happened to young workers who are between the ages of 15 and 24.
Top incident causing injuries were from:
Other hazardous areas to look out for:
Contacting with hazardous substances
Handling sharps
Noise
Radiation
Zoonoses
Work-related stress
Source: WorkCover WA (2022). Workers’ compensation Western Australian claims data 2016-17 to 2020-21p
Note: Calculation based on a five-year total from 2016-17 to 2020-21p. Based on the percentage of all incidents, the combination of all injuries is not equal to 100%
Injuries are measured by number of LTI/Ds (1+days/shifts lost)
SmartMove electrical services industry is classified under ANZSIC 2006 – Class 3232
Source: WorkCover WA (2022). Workers’ compensation Western Australian claims data 2016-17 to 2020-21p
Note: Calculation based on a five-year total from 2016-17 to 2020-21p. Based on the percentage of all incidents, the combination of all injuries is not equal to 100%
Injuries are measured by number of LTI/Ds (1+days/shifts lost)
SmartMove electrical services industry is classified under ANZSIC 2006 – Class 3232
There are many ways to protect yourself and be safe in this industry.
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Acknowledgement of Country
The Government of Western Australia acknowledges the traditional custodians throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present.
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