A CPD-endorsed micro-credential covering animal health, welfare, and care, completed online in your own time with lifetime access to materials.
A CPD-endorsed micro-credential covering animal health, welfare, and care, completed online in your own time with lifetime access to materials.
Practical, job-relevant skills for these roles. As a professional development course, it builds capability in this field rather than guaranteeing a specific role or salary.
Possible career directions only; no specific job, salary or outcome is guaranteed. Where you go depends on your experience, the employer and your location.
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
What you’ll typically need to get started.
Requirements can vary by intake and pathway, so submit an enquiry to confirm what applies to you.
Enrol at any time and study on your own terms. No classroom required. Instant access upon enrolment. Available worldwide.
Access expert support from a tutor by email or phone (Mon-Fri) or reach us on live chat, 7 days a week. One-on-one mentor support included.
Completing this CPD-endorsed course gives you CPD Points recognised by employers. You will receive evidence of your CPD points on your Course Completion Acknowledgement and digital badge issued by Credly.
Upon successful completion you will receive a course completion acknowledgement and short form credential for Animal Health Care.
Assessments are marked within 1 business day. Assessments are short answer and multiple choice and can be re-taken as many times as needed.
Includes a brand new Celebrity Mentor Series, a video learning masterclass hosted by Dr Kate Adams from Bondi VET, head veterinarian and owner of Bondi Vet as seen on TV.
Get lifetime access to all course materials after enrolment.
Choose how and when you pay. Pay upfront with credit card or Apple Pay, set up a flexible payment plan, or use Afterpay or Latitude Pay to buy now, pay later.
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This Animal Health Care course is delivered by Online Courses Australia and covers the fundamentals of animal health, welfare, and everyday care. Students work through 120 study hours of on-demand content, with assessments returned within one business day. Assessments are short-answer and multiple choice, and can be re-taken as many times as needed.
The course includes a Celebrity Mentor Series, a video masterclass hosted by Dr Kate Adams, head veterinarian and owner of Bondi Vet as seen on TV. This adds real-world clinical perspective to the written course content.
On successful completion, students receive a Course Completion Acknowledgement, a short-form credential, and a digital badge issued via Credly. CPD Points are recorded on the completion acknowledgement and are recognised by employers in the animal care sector.
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Last updated: July 2026