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Veterinary paramedics and groomers: duties, pay and applying safely

Written by KarirAman editorial team Approved by Kaiser Khan (editor), Updated

Veterinary paramedics hold an animal health SMK or D3 and work under a vet's supervision. Paid grooming courses that promise a job afterwards are suspect.

Summary

Professional requirements: Business licensing (Perizinan Berusaha) for animal health services (veterinary paramedics) Low scam risk
  • Law 18/2009 says veterinary paramedics hold an animal health diploma or an animal health vocational school certificate.
  • Veterinary paramedics work under a veterinarian's supervision under Law 18/2009 Article 71(2).
  • Pet groomer, pet shop, shelter and animal keeper roles are other animal careers that need no practice licence.
  • A paid grooming course that is required as a condition of being hired is a warning sign.
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  1. What does a veterinary paramedic do in Indonesia?
  2. What do you need to become a veterinary paramedic in Indonesia?
  3. What does a typical veterinary paramedic job description look like?
  4. How much does a veterinary paramedic earn in Indonesia?
  5. How do you become a pet groomer or veterinary paramedic in Indonesia?
  6. What are working conditions and rights like for veterinary paramedics?
  7. What does a veterinary paramedic career path look like?
  8. Which other animal careers can you pursue in Indonesia?
  9. What interview questions might you be asked for veterinary paramedic jobs?
  10. Which job scams target veterinary paramedics and groomers?
  11. Where can you find safe veterinary paramedic vacancies and how should you apply?
  12. Which careers are similar?

What does a veterinary paramedic do in Indonesia?

Veterinary paramedics help vets care for animals: they hold animals during examinations, prepare instruments, give food and medicine as instructed, care for inpatients and keep records. Law 18/2009 on Animal Husbandry and Animal Health, Article 71(2), says veterinary paramedics work under a veterinarian's supervision. In many clinics, paramedics also do grooming.

  • Assist the vet during examinations, procedures and surgery.
  • Hold and calm animals safely during examinations.
  • Give food, medicine and inpatient care as the vet instructs.
  • Clean kennels, prepare instruments and keep the treatment room sterile.
  • Bathe, brush and trim animals' coats or nails (grooming).
  • Monitor animals and report changes to the vet.
  • Record patient data and explain home care to owners.

What do you need to become a veterinary paramedic in Indonesia?

Law 18/2009 Article 70(4) says veterinary paramedics hold an animal health diploma and/or an animal health vocational school certificate. To provide services, Article 72 as amended by Law 6/2023 requires animal health workers to meet business licensing from the central government. Groomers and pet shop staff do not need that licence; employers usually judge skills and experience.

Licence or certificate
Business licensing (Perizinan Berusaha) for animal health services (veterinary paramedics)
Issued by
Central government (business licensing system), with details set by Government Regulation
Legal basis
Law 18/2009 Article 70(4), Article 71(2) and Article 72, as amended by Law 6/2023

What does a typical veterinary paramedic job description look like?

Vacancies for veterinary paramedics or vet assistants in Indonesia usually ask for an animal health SMK certificate or D3 diploma, experience handling animals, patience and willingness to work shifts. Groomer vacancies often ask for a portfolio of grooming work. We wrote the description below ourselves from common advertising patterns. It is not a vacancy from any clinic or pet shop, so there is no apply button.

General example, not a vacancy

We wrote this description ourselves from what job ads usually ask for. It is not a vacancy from any company.

Commonly requested requirements

  • An animal health vocational school (SMK) certificate or animal health D3 diploma for paramedic roles.
  • Experience handling animals, for example from field placements, pet shops or shelters.
  • Patient, careful and not afraid of sick or restless animals.
  • Willing to work shifts, including night duty for inpatient animals.
  • For groomers: grooming skills from a course or work experience.

Skills

Animal handling, Hygiene and sterilisation, Attention to detail, Patience, Talking with owners, Grooming techniques, Record keeping.

Ministry of Manpower Circular M/6/HK.04/V/2025 bars employers from discriminating on any basis in recruitment. An age requirement is allowed only where the nature of the job genuinely affects ability and it does not remove the chance of work, and the same applies to workers with disabilities. Law 13/2003 Articles 5 and 6 guarantee equal opportunity and treatment without discrimination. JDIH Kementerian Ketenagakerjaan JDIH BPK RI (peraturan.bpk.go.id)

How much does a veterinary paramedic earn in Indonesia?

We do not show a figure specific to veterinary paramedics or cat groomers yet because no data meets our standard: verified vacancies with a large enough sample or an official pay scale. The table below shows only the data that exists. As a floor, PP 36/2021 Article 24 applies the minimum wage, which is the 2026 minimum wage (UMK) of the regency or city, to workers with less than one year of service.

Veterinary Paramedic: available pay data (as of 8 October 2026)
Data Figure Notes
Pay range in KarirAman verified vacancies Not enough data yet (n < 30)
Average net wage of employees, Professional, scientific, technical, administrative and support services (BPS Sakernas May 2026) IDR 4,039,293 reference for the Professional, scientific, technical, administrative and support services sector, not specific to this career; net (after deductions) Badan Pusat Statistik
Minimum wage (UMP/UMK) as the floor IDR 2,317,601 to IDR 5,729,876 Lowest 2026 UMP IDR 2,317,601 (West Java), highest IDR 5,729,876 (Jakarta) Micro and small businesses are exempt from the minimum wage rules; pay there is set by agreement and still has a legal floor. Kementerian Hukum RI (peraturan.go.id)

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How do you become a pet groomer or veterinary paramedic in Indonesia?

The route recognised by Law 18/2009 Article 70(4) is an animal health vocational school (SMK) or an animal health diploma. Senior high school graduates who want to work with animals can start with a grooming course at a training provider (LPK) or training at a government vocational centre (BLK), then build experience. To become a vet, you need a veterinary science degree and the professional programme.

What are working conditions and rights like for veterinary paramedics?

Veterinary paramedics and groomers work with animals that can bite or scratch and risk diseases that pass from animals to people, such as rabies, so vaccination and protective equipment matter. Night duty for inpatient animals is also common. Law 24/2011 Article 15 requires employers to register workers with BPJS social security, and the minimum wage is the floor for workers with under one year of service.

Legal status: the Labour Protection Law was approved by the DPR and the Government on 6 October 2026 but has not been promulgated and its text is not public. Until it takes effect, the rules on this page apply.

Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat RI (emedia); Kementerian Ketenagakerjaan RI

What does a veterinary paramedic career path look like?

Veterinary paramedics can become head paramedics or inpatient coordinators, then study veterinary medicine to become vets, a path that Law 18/2009 Article 70 clearly separates. Experienced groomers often open their own pet salon. Experience at shelters or in conservation leads to animal keeper and programme coordinator roles.

Which other animal careers can you pursue in Indonesia?

Besides clinic-based veterinary paramedic work, several animal careers can start without a veterinary degree. They do not need an animal health service licence, but they still demand patience, hygiene and respect for animal welfare.

What does a pet groomer do?

Groomers bathe, dry, brush and trim pets' coats and nails, and report skin problems or wounds to the owner or vet. They work in pet shops, clinics, pet salons or as mobile groomers visiting homes. The skills are learned through courses and practice, and a portfolio of grooming work helps when applying.

What does pet shop staff do?

Pet shop staff serve customers, arrange food and supplies, keep the shop clean and care for animals that are boarded or sold. Basic knowledge of animal food and care earns customers' trust. If the shop also sells animals, notice whether they are properly cared for.

What does shelter work involve?

Shelter staff clean kennels, feed animals, care for sick animals with a vet and help with adoptions. Many shelters are run by community organisations on small budgets, so some roles are voluntary. See animal organisations (PanduanHewan, not an endorsement) and read about volunteering for animals (PanduanHewan) before you sign up. Volunteers should never be asked to pay to work.

What does zoo and wildlife conservation work involve?

Animal keepers at zoos, wildlife parks or rescue centres prepare special diets, clean enclosures, observe behaviour and assist the vet. Field conservation work, for example in national parks (PanduanHewan), often needs a background in biology, forestry or veterinary science. Make sure the organisation recruiting you is legally established.

What does farm work involve?

Farm workers feed animals, clean pens, monitor livestock health and help with vaccination under the direction of a vet or veterinary paramedic. Biosecurity, the habit of keeping things clean so disease does not spread, is a key skill in this field.

What interview questions might you be asked for veterinary paramedic jobs?

Interview questions for veterinary paramedic jobs often cover patient safety, dealing with anxious patients or families, keeping medical records confidential, setting priorities, and your professional registration. Each example below comes with why it is asked and how to answer it. The Ministry of Manpower warns that an instant chat interview without formal confirmation is one sign of a fake job.

Republika (official statement via media)

General examples written by KarirAman, not questions from any particular company. How to practise: read the question, answer it out loud, then open the guidance to compare.

Questions for this field

How do you keep patients safe in your daily work?

Why they ask: Patient safety is every health worker's first responsibility.

How to answer: Name real habits: confirming the patient's identity, double-checking medicines and doses, hand hygiene and reporting incidents by procedure.

Tell me about a time you dealt with an anxious or angry patient or relative.

Why they ask: Calm communication helps care go smoothly.

How to answer: Use the STAR pattern: show empathy, explain in plain words and involve a senior colleague when the decision is beyond your role.

How do you keep patient data and medical records confidential?

Why they ask: Health data is highly personal and leaks harm patients.

How to answer: Explain that you open records only when needed, never discuss patients outside the team and never post or send patient data through personal chat or social media.

What would you do if you saw a colleague make a procedural error?

Why they ask: A speak-up culture prevents harm to patients.

How to answer: Say you would speak up politely at once if the patient is at risk, then report through the facility's set channel.

How do you prioritise when several patients need help at once?

Why they ask: The interviewer wants to see how you judge urgency.

How to answer: Explain how you identify the most urgent needs, ask colleagues for help and keep accurate notes.

Which professional registration documents do you hold, and how do you keep your skills current?

Why they ask: Employers in health care usually check your professional registration documents and training before you start.

How to answer: List the documents you actually hold and your latest training. Bring copies; show originals only for checking.

How do you handle a frightened or aggressive animal safely?

Why they ask: The animal, the owner and the staff all need to stay safe.

How to answer: Explain how you calm the animal, handle it according to procedure, when you ask for help and how you explain the treatment to the owner.

Common questions that also come up (12 questions)

  • Tell me about yourself.

    Answer in about a minute: where you are now in work or study, two experiences that matter for this job, then why you applied. Personal matters such as family status are not needed.

  • Why did you apply to this company?

    Mention one or two real things you learned from the company's official website, such as its business or services, and link them to your skills.

  • Why are you interested in this role?

    Pick two tasks from the job advert, describe similar things you have done, and say which part you most want to grow in.

  • What are your strengths?

    Name one or two strengths and give short proof: the situation, what you did and the result.

  • What is your weakness?

    Choose a real weakness that is not central to the job, then explain what you are doing to improve it.

  • Tell me about a problem at work or school that you solved.

    Use the STAR pattern: Situation, Task, Action, Result. Focus on what you yourself did and what you learned.

  • How do you work in a team, including when people disagree?

    Give a real example of listening, explaining your view politely and finding a solution everyone accepted.

  • How do you handle pressure or tight deadlines?

    Explain how you set priorities, such as a task list or checking with your supervisor, and give one example of the outcome.

  • Where do you see yourself in two or three years?

    Mention the skills you want to master and the responsibility you hope to take on, without promising things you cannot know.

  • What salary do you expect?

    First research the pay range for the role and the local minimum wage where you would work. Give a range, then ask whether the figure is gross or net and which allowances apply.

  • When can you start?

    Give a realistic date. If you are still employed, mention the notice period in your current contract so you do not break it.

  • Do you have any questions for us?

    Ask about the contract type, working hours, base pay and allowances, the next selection step and when results are announced. Ask for the offer in writing.

Warning signs in interviews (6)

  • The interview happens only by WhatsApp or Telegram chat with no formal invitation, or you are pushed to be interviewed on the spot.

    What to do: Ask for a written invitation from a company-domain e-mail address, then match the contact with the official website you look up yourself.

    Republika (official statement via media)Kompas TV (official statement via media)detikFinance

  • You are asked to pay for a test, a psychological test, a medical check-up, training or a uniform, or to book tickets and a hotel through an appointed agent with a promise of reimbursement.

    What to do: Do not transfer anything. The Ministry of Manpower says legitimate recruitment does not charge applicants.

    Kompas TV (official statement via media)Republika (official statement via media)Koran Jakarta (official statement via media)PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (BCA)

  • The interview is held in a hotel room, a private house or another closed place that is not an office, or the location keeps changing. An invitation to stay overnight, or any sexual demand, as a condition for being hired or for renewing a contract is also a warning sign.

    What to do: Ask for the interview at the office or a public place, tell someone close to you where you are, and leave if you feel unsafe. Sexual demands can be reported to the police or the local manpower office (Disnaker). If you are in danger, call the police.

    Koran Jakarta (official statement via media)detikBali (detik.com) (official statement via media)Medcom.id (official statement via media)

  • You are asked for a photo of your KTP or family card, a selfie holding your ID, your bank account number, an OTP code, a PIN or a password before any written job offer.

    What to do: Do not send them. OJK says never to give an OTP, PIN or password to anyone, and identity data can be misused for illegal online loans.

    Kompas TV (official statement via media)Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (Sekretariat Satgas PASTI)Koran Jakarta (official statement via media)

  • The interview invitation arrives as an app file (APK) or a link that asks you to install an app.

    What to do: Do not open it. OJK and Kominfo warn that fake APK files can read SMS messages with OTP codes and then drain bank accounts.

    CNN Indonesia (official statement via media)

  • After the interview you are asked to hand over your original diploma or other original personal documents as a guarantee for the job.

    What to do: Ministry of Manpower Circular M/5/HK.04.00/V/2025 bars employers from requiring or holding original diplomas and personal documents as a guarantee for the job. The only exception is a diploma or competency certificate from education or training paid for by the employer under a written employment agreement, and the employer must keep it safe and compensate you if it is damaged or lost. Otherwise, show them for checking, then take them home.

    Dinas Tenaga Kerja Kota Batam (meneruskan SE Menteri Ketenagakerjaan RI)

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Which job scams target veterinary paramedics and groomers?

We rate the scam risk in this field as low, but some tricks need watching: paid grooming courses sold as a condition of being hired, registration or uniform fees, and interviews held only by chat. Indonesia's Ministry of Manpower says a fee in recruitment is almost certainly a scam. Offers to care for animals abroad from individuals also breach Law 18/2017 Article 69.

Warning signs in veterinary paramedic job ads

  • A pet shop, clinic or 'training centre' requires you to pay for a grooming course in exchange for a promised job.
  • You are asked to pay a registration or uniform fee before being hired.Republika (official statement via media)
  • The sender claims to represent a large clinic or pet shop chain and asks for bank details before any formal interview.Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (Sekretariat Satgas PASTI)
  • An offer to care for animals abroad comes from an individual instead of a licensed agency (P3MI).Kementerian Hukum RI (peraturan.go.id)

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Where can you find safe veterinary paramedic vacancies and how should you apply?

Look for vacancies on the official websites or accounts of vet clinics, animal hospitals, pet shops, farms and conservation organisations, and on the Ministry of Manpower's Karirhub portal. Visit the workplace before accepting an offer, look at the kennels and how the animals are cared for, and ask for a written employment agreement. Never pay for a course or any fee as a condition of being hired.

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Which careers are similar?

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a veterinary paramedic and a veterinarian?

Law 18/2009 Article 70 classes veterinarians as veterinary medical staff, while veterinary paramedics are a separate group holding an animal health diploma or animal health vocational school certificate. Veterinary paramedics do animal health work within their competence under a vet's supervision (Article 71(2)), so diagnosis and medical decisions stay with the veterinarian.

Do pet groomers in Indonesia need a certificate or licence?

There is no specific practice licence for groomers like the licence for animal health services. Many groomers learn through courses and work experience at pet shops. If you take a course, check that the provider is registered, that the content and cost are clear, and that the course is your own choice, not a paid condition set by an employer who promises you a job.

Can a veterinary paramedic open their own service?

Law 18/2009 Article 72(1), as amended by Law 6/2023, requires animal health workers who provide animal health services to meet business licensing from the central government. Veterinary paramedics also still work under a veterinarian's supervision (Article 71(2)). Ask the local office responsible for animal health about the current rules before opening a service.

Can a pet shop or clinic charge me a fee when I apply?

It should not. Indonesia's Ministry of Manpower says a fee in the recruitment process, such as a registration, training or uniform fee, is almost certainly a scam. A legitimate employer trains new staff without charging a fee as a condition of being hired. If you are asked to pay, stop and check the business's address and official website.

How can I start working with animals without an animal health qualification?

You can start as pet shop staff, a groomer's assistant, or a cleaning and care worker at a shelter, then build skills through courses. Volunteering with animal organisations also builds experience, as long as you are not asked to pay for an 'internship'. If you want to become a veterinary paramedic, go on to an animal health vocational school or D3 diploma.

Who wrote and reviewed this page?

Written by KarirAman editorial team Published Updated

Prepared with AI assistance. Checked against official sources and approved for publication by Kaiser Khan (editor). Approval date: .

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