How to become a Veterinary Practice Manager
Organises and controls the functions and resources of a veterinary practice or hospital, such as administrative systems and practice personnel.
Main tasks
- Oversees the tasks and responsibilities of the veterinary team, including Veterinarians, veterinary technicians and other support staff
- Monitors performance of veterinary practice staff and provides feedback and training
- Ensures medical staff, protocols and standards of care adhere to licensing and registration requirements
- Monitors and maintains the storage and inventory of medical supplies and medications in accordance with regulatory requirements
- Coordinates the maintenance and repairs of medical equipment to meet functionality and safety standards
Ways in
- University: Veterinary & Animal Science degrees, Offered by 11 universities in Australia
- TAFE and VET: Certificate IV in Animal Facility Management (ACM40222); Diploma of Equine Management (ACM50421); Diploma of Veterinary Nursing (ACM50219); Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (ACM40418); Diploma of Practice Management (HLT57715)
Pay · Outlook · AI and this job
- Typical full-time pay: $86,060 a year
- About 31,000 people work in this job group now, and about 36,500 are projected by 2035. (+17.6%)
- AI is likely to change parts of this job. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as medium.
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Questions people ask
How do I become a Veterinary Practice Manager?
Ways in include: Veterinary & Animal Science degrees; Certificate IV in Animal Facility Management; Diploma of Equine Management.
How much does a Veterinary Practice Manager earn in Australia?
Median full-time pay is $86,060 a year (Jobs and Skills Australia).
Is a Veterinary Practice Manager a growing career in Australia?
Yes. Employment is projected to grow 18% by 2035, from about 31,000 to about 36,500 people (Jobs and Skills Australia).
Do you need a degree to become a Veterinary Practice Manager?
Not always. 42% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Ways in include: Veterinary & Animal Science degrees; Certificate IV in Animal Facility Management; Diploma of Equine Management.
Will AI change the work of a Veterinary Practice Manager?
AI is likely to change parts of this job. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as medium.
Sources
- Jobs and Skills Australia: Occupation data (ANZSCO), from ABS Labour Force and Census (February 2026), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
- Jobs and Skills Australia: Generative AI Capacity Study, interactive table data (September 2025), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
- Jobs and Skills Australia: Employment Projections (Victoria University) (May 2025 to May 2035), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
- Australian Taxation Office: Taxation Statistics, Individuals Table 15A (2023-24), CC BY 2.5 AU, retrieved 2026-10-04
Updated 2026-10-04