Vet technician (livestock)

Level

Higher

Length

2 yrs

typical

Sector

Agriculture, environmental and animal care

Pay

Paid

you earn while training

In a nutshell

Carry out common husbandry and technical tasks for livestock.

Carry out health checks on groups of livestock on farm visits

Collect diagnostic samples such as blood, milk, and faecal specimens

Administer prescribed medicines and vaccinations as directed

Support vets during fertility work and routine herd procedures

Advise farmers on biosecurity and disease-prevention measures

Update medicines records and clinical logs after each visit

Communicate findings to the supervising vet and farm team

Livestock anatomy, physiology, nutrition, and production systems

Recognising and responding to common farm animal diseases and conditions

Herd and flock health planning in cattle, sheep, pigs, or poultry

Clinical procedures including sampling, vaccination, and treatments

Biosecurity, disease surveillance, and notifiable disease protocols

Animal welfare legislation and farm assurance standards

Data recording, medicines records, and farm health documentation

Ready to look for a place?

See live Vet technician (livestock) apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.

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