Online Course · Veterinary Assistance

How to Get Started in Veterinary Care

Thinking about work in a vet clinic? You cover animal health, common diseases, treatments and behaviour. It is a short way in, at your own pace.

From $30per week, flexible plans
12 monthsaccess, at your own pace
19 unitsacross two modules
6 daysa week of tutor support
Practicalassessments, not exams
At a Glance

Course Snapshot

Study AreaVeterinary Assistance
DeliveryFully online, start anytime
Access12 months, self paced
Structure2 modules, 19 units
AssessmentPractical assessments
PaymentsFrom $30 per week
Comes with
  • Animal healthcare fundamentals
  • Signs of poor health covered
  • Common diseases and treatments
  • Animal behaviour and rehabilitation
Who It’s For

Why Do This Course

A Short Way In

A pathway course, not a long commitment up front.

The Clinic Basics

Health signs, common diseases and everyday treatments.

Test The Field First

Find out if clinic work suits you before more study.

The Course

What You'll Learn

01
Animal Healthcare
What good and poor health look like.
Signs of poor health
Occupational health and safety
Clinic administration and management
02
Common Diseases In Animals
What walks through the door.
Common diseases
Common treatments
Common pet issues
03
Behaviour And Recovery
The animal, not just the illness.
Animal behaviour
Rehabilitation
Included

What You’ll Get

In the Course

  • Health, signs of poor health
  • Disease, common conditions
  • Treatment, everyday care
  • Behaviour, and rehabilitation

As a Student

  • Access, 12 months, self paced
  • Tutors, six days a week
  • Assessment, practical, not exams
  • Support, after you finish
Why This One

What Makes It Different

Three things worth knowing.

01
Behaviour Sits In The Course

Animal behaviour and rehabilitation are taught units.

02
Admin Is Covered Too

Clinic administration and management get their own topics.

03
Help After You Finish

Post course assistance carries on once the units are done.

The Credentials

What You'll Earn

Provider Certificate

Certificate in Veterinary Assistance

A provider certificate, not nationally recognised training

A Certificate Of Completion

Issued by the provider when you finish the course.

A Certificate Of Attainment

Comes with a transcript of every unit you completed.

A Short Pathway Course

The provider describes this as a pathway into the field.

Getting Started

How It Works

Step one

Get In Touch

Tell us what draws you to clinic work.

Step two

Ask The Questions

An advisor covers units, pace and fees.

Step three

Sort Payments

Upfront, or a weekly plan if eligible.

Step four

Start Learning

Enrol and begin the animal health module.

The Investment

How to Get Started

From $30 / week
Pay upfront, or spread it weekly through a payment plan.
Flexible payment options
Plans depend on eligibility
Australian owned payment partners
An advisor can talk options through
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Good to Know

Common Questions

Is this nationally recognised training?

You finish with a provider certificate and a full transcript. It is not nationally recognised training, so it carries no national code. An advisor can point you to accredited animal care options too.

What do I get at the end?

A Certificate of Completion, a Certificate of Attainment and a transcript.

What does it cost each week?

From $30 a week, depending on the plan you qualify for.

How long do I have?

You get 12 months of access, with no set deadlines.

Does it include clinic hours?

No placement is included. The assessments are practical tasks you do.

Do I need animal experience?

None needed. The first module starts with the basics.

What do I need to start?

A computer and steady internet. A device can be provided if needed.

Can I enrol if I am under 18?

Yes, after the provider speaks with your guardian.

Delivered By

About the College

My Learning Online is an Australian online provider. Tutors answer six days a week, and help carries on after you finish.

Course content stays open day and night, so study fits around a job.

Australian providerShort pathway courseTutors six daysFully online
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