Certificate in Veterinary Assistant and Animal Welfare

Passionate about helping animals? Our Veterinary Assistant Course equips you with essential skills for roles in vet clinics, wildlife sanctuaries, and more. Start your animal care career today. Enrol now!
Course Provider
The Learning Group
(RTO 22557)
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Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Endorsed Course

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Upfront Payment with a discount or an Interest-Free Payment Plan starting from $26 per week.

Course Overview

Start Date
Start Anytime
Duration
Approximately 360 hours to complete the course, which has 7 key certificates made up of 60 subjects.
Delivery
Flexible, online, self-paced learning with dedicated mentor support.
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 Organizations
  • Pet Shop Employee or Business Owner
  • Animal Breeder
  • Animal Accommodation Facilities (e.g. kennels and catteries)
  • Wildlife Reserves, Parks, and Zoos
  • Farm Hand
Course Modules

Certificate 1: Pet Care

  1. An Introduction to Pet Care
  2. Provide Basic Care for Domestic Cats
  3. Provide Basic Care for Domestic Dogs
  4. Provide Basic Care for Freshwater Fish
  5. Provide Basic Care for Birds
  6. Provide Basic Care for Reptiles and Amphibians
  7. Provide Basic Care for Rodents and Rabbits
  8. Provide Dog Grooming Service

Certificate 2: Explore Vet Nursing

  1. A Day in the Life of A Veterinarian
  2. Common Health Issues in Domestic Pets
  3. Basic First Aid for Animals
  4. Working in Veterinary Facilities
  5. Administration Services for the Veterinary Service
  6. Safety in Veterinary Services

Certificate 3: Animal Health Care 

  1. Taking Care of your Animals
  2. Common Health Issues in Domestic Pets
  3. Identify and Respond to Animal Behaviour
  4. Basic First Aid for Animals
  5. Routine Health Care for Animals
  6. Rehabilitation of Domestic Animals
  7. Maintain and Monitor Animal Health and Well- being
  8. Common Health Problems in Farm Animals
  9. Working in Veterinary Services
  10. Administration Services for the Veterinary Service
  11. Safety in Veterinary Services
  12. A Day in the Life of A Veterinarian

Certificate 4: Animal Diseases

  1. Assist in Health Care of Animals
  2. Veterinary Diagnostic Sample Collection
  3. Comply with Infection Control Policies and Procedures in Animal Work
  4. Controlling Bacterial and Fungal Diseases in Animals
  5. Implementing Animal Health Control Programs
  6. Provide Nutritional Advice and Support for Animals
  7. Domestic Animal Toxicology Inherited Disorders of Dogs, Cats, and Horses
  8. Other Conditions and Disorders

Certificate 5: Animal Welfare 

  1. Managing Animal Welfare Needs
  2. Complying with Animal Welfare Requirements
  3. Apply Principles of Animal Behaviour
  4. Apply Animal Welfare and Handling Requirements
  5. Rescue Animals and Apply Basic First Aid
  6. Animal Health Information Resources
  7. Animal Welfare for Wild Animals: Free and Captive
  8. Caring for Young Animals 
  9. Animal Welfare for Pets, Working Animals and Animals in Sports
  10. Animal Welfare for Farm Animals

Certificate 6: Animal Conservation 

  1. Introduction to Wildlife Conservation
  2. Recovery of Threatened Species
  3. Habitat Conservation Approaches to Conservation of Threatened Wildlife
  4. Vegetation (Flora) Surveys
  5. Fauna Surveys
  6. Marine Conservation
  7. Planning for Wildlife
  8. Introduction to Wildlife Management
  9. Introduction to Wildlife Ecology

Certificate 7: Essential Animal First Aid

  1. Common Health Issues in Domestic Pets
  2. Basic First Aid for Animals
  3. Routine Health Care for Animals
  4. Rehabilitation of Domestic Animals
  5. Maintain and Monitor Animal Health and Well- Being
Course Fees Include
  • All the required study and course materials.
  • 24/7 online access to the course learning portal to study when you want.
  • One-on-one mentor and a student support advisor available to you 5 days per week.
  • 12 months total access to the course materials allowing you to self-pace your study.
  • Upon course completion, you’ll receive a Certificate of Completion and a Statement of Attainment for each module completed.
  • Upon enrolment unlock access to LinkedIn Learning which offers over 10,000 on-demand courses to help you learn and achieve success.
  • 5-day satisfaction guarantee.
Testimonials

“I love the portal it’s so fun and interactive! I’m so excitied to get started!” - Amylia S

Course Entry Requirements

There are no prerequisites to enrol in this course. However, you must be able to read, analyse and comprehend printed information in English. You must be able to write statements and solve problems to complete the course. You must also have reliable access to a computer and a reliable internet connection and have basic computer skills.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

The Certificate in Veterinary Assistant and Animal Welfare has been constructed to be a pathway course to a Certificate II in Animal Care. We have designed a pathway course that offers students an opportunity to gain knowledge and skills fundamental to this industry. The full mapping summary can be provided to students to share with other education providers should they wish to continue in future studies.

Assessments

Assessments are an important part of your study journey as they help ensure you stay on track and meet the learning objectives of each lesson before moving onto the next. They also help your student support advisor and mentors identify where any further support may be required, so that you get the most out of your course. 

You will learn via various methods; a combination of reading, undertaking research and watching videos. Assessments might include case studies, quizzes, and written assessments.

Course Accreditation

CPD Endorsed

This course is fully CPD endorsed, which means each of the course modules is globally recognised for Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Completing CPD-endorsed courses gives you CPD points that are recognised by employers and can be used in your resume, professional industry membership, or future career as a professional. Every student receives a digital badge of CPD points that is portable, sharable and verifiable for the study they have completed.

1 hour of learning = 1 CPD point 

The CPD body has evaluated The Learning Group's courses. Independent subject matter experts have reviewed all learning materials, student policies, and procedures. These experts assessed the learning objectives, course content, and end-of-course assessments for each course. As a result, the CPD body has endorsed the learning programs for continuing professional development purposes.

The Learning Group has been accredited by the Professional Development Consortium and achieved Dual Accreditation & Training Excellence through the CPD Standards Office.

The International Council for Online Educational Standards (ICOES) Accredited

This course is accredited by ICOES — ensuring you receive high-quality education and content.

International Approval and Registration Centre (IARC) Endorsed

The Learning Group is an approved and recognised member of IARC. The IARC is an International association which recognises quality and excellence in education providers in tertiary education.

Payment Options

You can choose either an interest-free weekly payment plan starting from just $26 per week or you can pay the course fees upfront, with a substantial discount. 

To get the total course cost you’ll need to talk to The Learning Group’s course advisors as pricing is based on the payment option selected, qualification type, your individual study requirements, course options and additions and current promotions. 

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Course Outline

Students will undertake 7 Key Modules, made up of 60 subjects.

Certificate 1: Pet Care

This certificate provides the foundational knowledge to work with or keep pets at home. Aside from introducing you to a variety of common pet species, you’ll also learn about the law and licensing requirements, and animal charities and societies. The certificate will focus on common pets such as cats, dogs and rabbits, and you’ll learn to identify signs of ill health in pets, serious health problems in domestic pets and when to seek help from a qualified professional.

Certificate 2: Explore Vet Nursing

This introductory certificate is the perfect way to better understand what a vet nurse does and the different areas they are responsible for. You will discover what a day in the life of a veterinarian looks like, identify common health problems and behaviours in pets, and understand basic first aid and safety.

Certificate 3: Animal Health Care

This certificate covers a range of topics associated with providing animal health care including, dogs, cats, freshwater fish, horses, reptiles and amphibians, rodents and rabbits. It’s a broad, introductory certificate that has been designed to incorporate both theory and practical elements of animal care, to ensure it’s both engaging and relevant to the industry.

Certificate 4: Animal Diseases

This certificate has been designed for both animal health industry professionals and animal owners. You’ll discover ways to recognise diseases that may affect animals so that timely intervention can occur. You’ll learn how to take veterinary diagnostic samples, how to control bacterial and fungal diseases in various animals and how to identify domestic animal toxicology.

Certificate 5: Animal Welfare

Animal lovers with a true passion for their welfare will be truly excited about this certificate, which is designed to teach you how to recognise common health problems, better understand animal behaviour, and how to identify signs of ill health. The certificate aims to provide you with the skills to assist in veterinary facilities, understand safety and first aid, administration of animal health, preventative health care, routine health treatments, health problems in domestic pets and rehabilitation care.

Certificate 6: Animal Conservation

This certificate provides a broad-based introduction to wildlife conservation and their habitats. Learn the different ways we can help recover threatened species, be introduced to fauna and flora surveys, and learn about wildlife management and ecology. A relevant and important certificate covering topics for anyone passionate about animal conservation or wanting to work in the veterinary industry.

Certificate 7: Essential Animal First Aid

An excellent introductory certificate, you will learn the fundamentals of essential animal first aid – skills and knowledge that are vital for both pet owners and people wanting to pursue a career in the animal care industry. Learn the basic skills and techniques required to react calmly and confidently in an emergency situation with a variety of animals. You will also be introduced to common health issues in domestic pets and learn how to monitor and respond to different animal behaviours.

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

About the Course Provider

The Learning Group

Whether you want to stand out from the competition, move into a new industry, or turn your passion into a career, The Learning Group courses are designed to help you get ahead and stay ahead. They have a student-first approach, so you can study your way, when and how it suits you. Their courses are designed to fit in with your lifestyle, so you can continue to work and study at the same time. You’ll be fully supported with access to an allocated student support mentor and their experienced course consultants, who are available to you 5 days a week. The pathway to success looks different for everyone. As a Learning Group student, you will have the opportunity to further study with their well-rounded study program with industry associations and partnerships to deliver personal development and career success. Plus, they partner with industry-leading education providers, so you can unlock access to LinkedIn Learning. The Learning Group offers a wide range of online courses in Australia, from Aged Care to Zoology, tailored for flexible learning. The Learning Group offers a wide range of online courses in Australia, from Aged Care to Zoology, tailored for flexible learning. Their student-first approach ensures you can study at your own pace, balancing work and education. Among these offerings, the Digital Marketing Course stands out for those interested in harnessing the power of the Internet for business success. With industry partnerships and LinkedIn Learning access, these courses support career advancement and personal development, making it ideal for those looking to enhance their skills or pivot to new careers entirely, all through online study.
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