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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!
19%
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 (2024). Workers’ compensation Western Australian claims data 2018-19 to 2022-23p
Note: Calculation based on a five-year total from 2018-19 to 2022-23p. 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 veterinary and animal care industry is classified under ANZSIC 2006 – Group 697
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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