Course Description
The fulfilling future you’ve always wanted is within your reach, you just need to make the right next move…
And this Veterinary Assistant & Animal Welfare Course Bundle is it!
Designed in collaboration with top experts like Bondi Vet’s Dr Kate Adams, this 100% online Course Bundle will equip you with the practical, on-the-job skills and training that employers in the industry are looking for right now.
The 7 value-packed courses will teach you about all the most important aspects of caring for animals, preparing you to work alongside veterinarians or even further your journey to becoming one.
Upon completion, you’ll be fully prepared to help provide both routine and emergency animal care and feel confident knowing you have the ultimate edge in this increasingly competitive industry.
If you want to make a genuine difference in the lives of animals great and small, this Course Bundle will give you the hands -on skills to get straight to work.
Why study this course?
You could spend a lot of money (and hours!) studying in person at a traditional training institution, or you could start learning online, your way, today with dedicated one-on-one support.
With our Veterinary Assistant & Animal Welfare Course Bundle, you’ll save thousands on 7 industry-led courses (+ a bonus pathway course aligned to AQF standards) including:
- Pet Care
- Explore Vet Nursing Career Sampler
- Animal Health Care
- Animal Diseases
- Animal Welfare
- Animal Conservation
- Essential Animal First Aid
- Veterinary Assistant Pathway Course (BONUS)
We don’t use dense academic text books. Instead, we design digestible step-by-step modules and high-quality video sessions, backed by 24/7 tutorial support. The lessons are all taught on demand, and assessments are generally short answer or multiple-choice and can be re-taken as many times as needed. They’re perfect for people with busy lives and families who want to better themselves while unlocking better opportunities.
Potential career outcomes
- Veterinarian assistant
- Vet nurse
- Animal attendant
- Animal welfare officer
- Animal carer
- Employment at a cattery, kennel, pet shop or specialist pet service
- Animal hospital assistant
- Animal refuges and welfare organisations
- Pet shop employee or business owner
- Animal breeder
- Animal accommodation facilities (e.g. kennels and catteries)
- Wildlife reserves, parks and zoos
- Farm Hand
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Requirements
Entry Requirements
There are no formal requirements to do this vet nurse course.
This Veterinary Assistant and Welfare Course Bundle is designed for people with little or no prior experience in the animal industry who would like to start a career as a full-time or part-time veterinary assistant or nurse. The course is delivered 100 percent online 24/7.
To successfully complete this course, a student must:
- Have access to the internet and the necessary technical skills to navigate the online learning resources
- Have access to any mobile device with internet connectivity (laptop, desktop, tablet)
- Be a self-directed learner
- Possess sound language and literacy skills
Meet the entry requirements for this course?
This 7 Course Bundle is broken down into 5 learning modules:
Module One: Pet Care
- An Introduction to Pet Care
- Provide Basic Care for Domestic Cats
- Provide Basic Care for Domestic Dogs
- Provide Basic Care for Freshwater Fish
- Provide Basic Care for Birds
- Provide Basic Care for Reptiles and Amphibians
- Provide Basic Care for Rodents and Rabbits
- Provide Dog Grooming Service
Module Two: Animal Health Care
- Taking Care of your Animals
- Common Health Issues in Domestic Pets
- Identify and Respond to Animal Behaviour
- Basic First Aid for Animals
- Routine Health Care for Animals
- Rehabilitation of Domestic Animals
- Maintain and Monitor Animal Health and Well-being
- Common Health Problems in Farm Animals
- Working in Veterinary Services
- Administration Services for the Veterinary Service
- Safety in Veterinary Services
- A Day in the Life of A Veterinarian
Module Three: Animal Diseases
- Assist in Health Care of Animals
- Veterinary Diagnostic Sample Collection
- Comply with Infection Control Policies and Procedures in Animal Work
- Controlling Bacterial and Fungal Diseases in Animals
- Implementing Animal Health Control Programs
- Provide Nutritional Advice and Support for Animals
- Domestic Animal Toxicology
- Inherited Disorders of Dogs, Cats and Horses
- Other Conditions and Disorders
Module Four: Animal Welfare
- Implementing Animal Health Control Program
- Managing Animal Welfare Needs
- Complying with Animal Welfare Requirements
- Apply Principles of Animal Behaviour
- Apply Animal Welfare and Handling Requirements
- Rescue Animals and Apply Basic First Aid
- Animal Welfare for Wild Animals: Free and Captive
- Animal Health Information Resources
- Caring for Young Animals
- Animal Welfare for Farm Animals
Module Five: Animal Conservation
- Introduction to Wildlife Conservation
- Recovery of Threatened Species
- Habitat Conservation
- Approaches to Conservation of Threatened Wildlife
- Vegetation (Flora) Surveys
- Fauna Surveys
- Marine Conservation
- Planning for Wildlife
- Introduction to Wildlife Management
- Introduction to Wildlife Ecology
Payment Options
Choose how and when you pay for your course. Pay upfront with your credit card or Apple Pay, set up a flexible payment plan, or use Afterpay or Latitude Pay to buy now, pay later.
