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  "slug": "animal-care-veterinary",
  "code": "MA000118",
  "name": "Animal Care and Veterinary Services Award 2020",
  "shortLabel": "Animal Care & Veterinary Award",
  "financialYear": "2026-27",
  "effectiveFrom": "2026-07-01",
  "published": "2026-06-24",
  "payGuideUrl": "https://www.fairwork.gov.au/pay-and-wages/minimum-wages/pay-guides",
  "casualLoadingPct": 25,
  "source": "Derived from Fair Work Ombudsman pay guides",
  "disclaimer": "Indicative minimum award rates for general information only, derived from Fair Work Ombudsman pay guides. RosterElf is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the Fair Work Ombudsman. Do not rely on this data for payroll decisions — rates depend on award coverage, enterprise agreements and individual circumstances and change periodically. Always verify against the current Fair Work pay guide before setting or paying wages. Provided without warranty; RosterElf Pty Ltd accepts no liability for reliance on it.",
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      "id": "Senior inspector 3",
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      "name": "On-call — veterinary surgeons (minimum, per period)",
      "amount": "$56.63"
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      "name": "Broken shift",
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    },
    {
      "name": "First aid",
      "amount": "$21.93 per week"
    },
    {
      "name": "Clothing and laundry",
      "amount": "Cost of uniform + $6.68 per week"
    },
    {
      "name": "Vehicle — motor vehicle",
      "amount": "$1.00 per km"
    },
    {
      "name": "Vehicle — motorcycle",
      "amount": "$0.34 per km"
    },
    {
      "name": "Meal (overtime)",
      "amount": "$15.61, then $13.41 per further 4 hours"
    }
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}