Animal care and management

The animal care and management industry delivers essential services that protect animal welfare, support public health and safeguard Australia’s food and biosecurity systems.

At a glance

  • Provides hands‑on health and welfare services for companion animals, livestock, wildlife and exhibited animals.
  • Employs a diverse workforce including animal carers, veterinary nurses, technicians, trainers, groomers, animal welfare and compliance officers, and facility managers across government, community and private organisations.
  • Supports communities by delivering animal welfare services, biosecurity monitoring and emergency response services, particularly in regional and rural Australia.

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Industry participation helps ensure training, qualifications and workforce planning reflect real jobs and on‑the‑ground conditions.

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Governance for this industry

Our work to support this industry is guided by a Stakeholder Network that provides expert advice and connects industry priorities through Skills Insight’s governance structures. It is one of 13 Networks that guides our work. Each Network also nominates a representative and a proxy for the Stakeholder Forum.

  • Animal Management in Rural and Remote Indigenous Communities (AMRRIC)
  • Animal Magic Pet Grooming
  • Assistance Dogs Australia
  • Australian Veterinary Association (AVA)
  • Good 2 Go Equine Dentistry
  • Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
  • RSPCA Australia Inc
  • Veterinary Nurses Council of Australia (VNCA)
  • The Pet Industry College
  • Riding for the Disabled Association NSW
  • Zoo and Aquarium Association

Representative
Rebecca Coventry, Veterinary Nurses Council of Australia

Proxy
To be confirmed

More about their governance role and structure

Your Industry
Engagement Manager

Christine Milner

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