Award details
Who this award may cover
This award commonly covers roles such as veterinary nurses, animal attendants, kennel hands, groomers, veterinary assistants.This list is typical usage guidance, not a determination of legal coverage.
Smart Formula Variants
Review the exclusions and assumptions on the relevant Smart Formula variant page before using it. If you need support for an excluded scenario, contact us to discuss what may be possible through configuration or a custom formula.
What UpSheets Automates
- Automatic allowance calculations where configured
- Minimum engagement payments
- Ordinary hours from imported start and finish times
- Overtime tiers based on hours worked
- Public holiday penalty rates
- Saturday penalty and overtime rates
- Sunday penalty and overtime rates
How to Use This Award in UpSheets
- Copy the Animal Care Award rule set from the Award Library into your organisation.
- Review the available variants (Day Worker, Shiftworker, Veterinary Surgeons) and choose the one that matches each employee’s work pattern.
- Simulate timesheet imports to confirm ordinary hours, overtime, and allowances match your expectations.
- Publish the rule set when you are satisfied with the simulation results.
- Assign the published Smart Formula and classification to each affected employee.
Use this award in UpSheets
Step-by-step guide to copy, review, simulate, publish, and assign an Award Library formula.
Official sources
- Award text: Fair Work Commission - MA000118
- Pay rates and allowances: Fair Work pay guides
Published Versions
v1 - Current - effective from 1 July 2026This is general information about how UpSheets has configured this award rule set. It is not legal or payroll advice. You are responsible for ensuring your employees are paid correctly.