Certificate in Veterinary Assistance

Accelerate your career with the Certificate in Veterinary Assistance, offering rewarding opportunities to save and improve animal lives in zoos, wildlife parks, reserves, and veterinary clinics, both domestic and specialised.
Course Provider
My Learning Online
(RTO 22557)
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Flexible Online Delivery

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Payment Plans From $25 Per Week

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Course Overview

Start Date
Start Anytime
Duration
This course is 15 weeks in duration but you have up to 12 months to complete the course with self-paced learning.
Delivery
100% Online
Career Outcomes
  • Veterinary Assistant
  • Veterinary Technician
  • Animal Lab Technician
  • Animal Hospital Assistant
  • Pet Therapist, Groomer
  • Pet Shop Staff Member or Owner
  • Animal Welfare Officer
Course Modules
  1. How Animal Diseases are Diagnosed
  2. Diagnostic Testing
  3. Viral Diseases
  4. Bacteria and Fungal Diseases
  5. Parasitological Conditions
  6. Metabolic and Nutritional Conditions
  7. Poisoning
  8. Inherited Conditions (Genetic Disorders)
  9. Other Conditions and Disorders
  10. Introduction to Animal Health Care
  11. Common Health Problems in farm animals and pets
  12. Animal Behaviour
  13. Signs of Ill Health
  14. Veterinary Facilities
  15. Safety Procedures
  16. Administration of Animal Health
  17. Animal First Aid
  18. Preventative Health Care
  19. Routine Health Treatments
  20. Health Problems in Domestic Pets
  21. Rehabilitation Care
Course Fees Include
  • All required study materials and course notes.
  • A course tutor to help you every step of the way and answer any questions you have.
  • A certificate officially recognizing your successful completion of studies and qualifications.
  • Transcripts indicating units completed.
  • Online 24/7 access to your course through the learning portal allowing you to study when it suits your schedule.
  • Lifetime access to the course content allowing you to have a refresher whenever you need.
Testimonials

"Just completed my Veterinary Assistant course and it was amazing. Studies Animal Care as well as Animal Diseases, and the course was so enjoyable and easy to understand. The course questions were well structured and well done. Truly an enjoyable experience. Looking forward to being able to put my newly acquired knowledge to practice hopefully soon." - Arina

Payment Options

Upfront Payment or a Flexible Payment Plan ($25 Per Week). To be eligible for the payment plan you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Why this course?

Do you love animals? Have you always thought about working with animals professionally? But not sure where to start? Then our Vet Assistant course is perfect for you!

This Vet Assistant course is the ideal starting point for anyone who is looking to work with animals on a professional level.

Designed for those students that have not completed any studies in Veterinary training, the Vet Assistant course starts with the fundamentals of working in a veterinary clinic, including Veterinary processes, procedures and even Veterinary administration.

The Vet Assistant online course is designed to help you secure an entry-level role in Veterinary care facilities and then from there, you could proceed to complete a Vet Nurse Certificate and climb the industry ladder.

Start studying your vet assistant certificate today and propel yourself into the future you have always wanted.

Tutor Support

Just because you are studying online, doesn’t mean you are studying alone. Feel totally supported with access to full tutor support over the phone and via email 6 days a week.

Accreditation

This certificate is accredited through the International Approval & Registration Centre (IARC). A non-profit, global organisation to help you gain employment.

*The contents are accurate at the time of writing. Get in touch with the course provider for the latest information.

About the Course Provider

My Learning Online

Learning Online is a new-age education provider with the mission of delivering practical skills to Australians so that you can get the most out of life. They specialise in carefully crafted short courses to deliver you the skills you’ll need to succeed. By partnering with industry experts their courses are highly relevant to what’s occurring in the industry right now. This means that when you graduate from a Learning Online course, you’ll be able to start applying those skills and create an impact in your role from day one. My Learning Online provides a broad selection of flexible online courses, offering practical skills in fields such as agriculture, animal care, business, and photography. Developed with industry experts, these courses ensure immediate relevance and applicability across various sectors. Ideal for those looking to advance their career, switch industries, or pursue a passion, My Learning Online's courses allow for flexible, online study, enabling learners to gain essential skills and knowledge at their own pace and convenience.
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