Animal Care and Veterinary Services Award Pay Rates 2026-27
All pay rates under the Animal Care and Veterinary Services Award (MA000118) for 2026-27, including base rates, casual rates, penalty rates, and break rules.
Animal Care and Veterinary Services Award
MA000118 · Veterinary
Common roles: Veterinary nurse, Animal attendant, Kennel hand, Veterinary receptionist, Groomer
$25.74
Base rate/hr
$32.18
Casual rate/hr
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Classification Pay Rates — Animal Care and Veterinary Services Award
| Level | Base Rate/hr | Casual Rate/hr | Weekly (38hrs) | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary nurse - introductory level | $25.74 | $32.18 | $978.12 | $50,862.24 |
| Veterinary nurse - level 1 | $26.44 | $33.05 | $1,004.72 | $52,245.44 |
| Veterinary nurse - level 2 | $28.24 | $35.30 | $1,073.12 | $55,802.24 |
| Veterinary nurse - level 3 | $29.45 | $36.81 | $1,119.10 | $58,193.20 |
| Veterinary nurse - level 4 | $32.13 | $40.16 | $1,220.94 | $63,488.88 |
| Receptionist - introductory level | $25.74 | $32.18 | $978.12 | $50,862.24 |
| Receptionist - level 1 | $26.44 | $33.05 | $1,004.72 | $52,245.44 |
| Receptionist - level 2 | $28.24 | $35.30 | $1,073.12 | $55,802.24 |
| Receptionist - level 3 | $29.45 | $36.81 | $1,119.10 | $58,193.20 |
| Receptionist - level 4 | $32.13 | $40.16 | $1,220.94 | $63,488.88 |
| Practice manager - level 5 | $33.77 | $42.21 | $1,283.26 | $66,729.52 |
Penalty Rates — Animal Care and Veterinary Services Award
$38.61/hr
$51.48/hr
$64.35/hr
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| Award | Base Rate | Casual Rate | Sunday | Public Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Care and Veterinary Services Award | $25.74/hr | $32.18/hr | $51.48/hr | $64.35/hr |
| Hospitality Award | $26.44/hr | $33.05/hr | $39.66/hr | $59.49/hr |
| Retail Award | $27.81/hr | $34.76/hr | $41.71/hr | $62.57/hr |
| Clerks Award | $26.97/hr | $33.71/hr | $53.94/hr | $67.43/hr |
| Building Award | $26.67/hr | $33.34/hr | $53.34/hr | $66.68/hr |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Animal Care and Veterinary Services Award pay rate for 2026-27?
Under the Animal Care and Veterinary Services Award (MA000118), the Veterinary nurse - introductory level base rate is $25.74/hr from 1 July 2026. The casual rate (including 25% loading) is $32.18/hr. Higher classification levels receive progressively higher rates.
What is the Sunday rate under the Animal Care and Veterinary Services Award?
Permanent employees under the Animal Care and Veterinary Services Award receive 2x their base rate for Sunday work. For a Level 1 employee, that's $51.48/hr on Sundays.
What is the public holiday rate under the Animal Care and Veterinary Services Award?
Public holiday work under the Animal Care and Veterinary Services Award is paid at 2.5x the base rate. For Level 1, that's $64.35/hr.
Who is covered by the Animal Care and Veterinary Services Award?
The Animal Care and Veterinary Services Award covers employees in the veterinary industry. Common job titles include Veterinary nurse, Animal attendant, Kennel hand, Veterinary receptionist, Groomer.
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