Become a Veterinary Assistant

Study the Certificate in Pet Care and Veterinary Assistance from $25 Per Week, 100% Online From The Comfort of Your Own Home and Learn The Skills to Help Animals in Need.

Study 100% Online From Anywhere in Australia

24/7 Access to Course

No entry requirements or previous experience needed.

Self-Paced - Study When You Want

$25 Per Week Flexible Payment Plan

Resume and LinkedIn Profile assistance

Course Details

Snapshot

Qualification: Certificate in Pet Care and Veterinary Assistance

Duration: This course is self-paced. You have up to 24 months access to complete the course.

Delivery: 100% Online. Study this course from the comfort of your own home, anywhere in Australia.

Start Date: Start Anytime

Course Fees Include:

- Video Learning “masterclass” with Bondi Vet Dr. Kate Adams.
- One-on-One Tutor Support
- Resume and LinkedIn Profile Setup Assistance to get you job search ready.
- INDUSTRY RECOGNISED: Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive an Upskill Online Certificate of Achievement in Pet Care and Veterinary Assistance.
- Letter of recommendation for future employers.
- Career Assistance Program

Payment Options: Upfront Payment or a Flexible Payment Plan (starting from $25 per week).

Institute: Upskill Online

About Upskill Online

Upskill Online is renowned for its next generation approach to online education. We provide interactive, short courses in just about every industry you can think of!

Our courses are industry focused and have already helped many students across Australia develop skills to help them succeed in their new vocation.

We understand time is precious and that our students have busy schedules! That’s why you move through your course at a pace that suits you.

We provide an engaging learning platform that’s accessible anywhere, anytime and for any age or experience level.

Take the first step and undertaken study to your dream industry and receive career support and advice from one of our experts.

We revisit your goals and set you up as a professional in your new industry with a LinkedIn/Resume revamp to optimise your employment opportunities!

Modules

An Introduction to Pet Care
Provide Basic Care for Domestic Cats
Provide Basic Care for Domestic Dogs
Provide Dog Grooming Service
Taking Care of your Animals
Common Health Issues in Domestic Pets
Basic First Aid for Animals
Routine Health Care for Animals
Rehabilitation of Domestic Animals
Maintain and Monitor Animal Health and Well-being
Working in Veterinary Services
Administration Services for the Veterinary Service
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 Provide Nutritional Advice and Support for Animals
Inherited Disorders of Dogs, Cats and Horses
Other Conditions and Disorders

Career Outcomes

Veterinarian Assistant
Animal Attendant
Animal Welfare Officer
Animal Carer
Animal Hospital Assistant
Animal refuges and welfare organisations
Pet shop employee or business owner
Animal Breeder
Wildlife reserves, parks and zoos
Farm Hand
Employment at a cattery, kennel, pet shop or specialist pet service or Animal accommodation facilities (e.g. kennels and catteries)

Learn How To Care For, Rehabilitate, And Provide Basic Veterinary Care For Cats, Dogs and Other Domestic Animals.

Do you have a genuine love and passion for animals and want a career where you can help animals in need? The Certificate in Pet Care and Veterinary Assistance is an industry recognised certificate that has been specially designed to teach you the skills required to care for, rehabilitate and provide basic veterinary care for dogs, cats and other domesticated animals.

Within the course you will learn how to facilitate both emergency and routine care to animals working closely with a Veterinarian, performing tasks such as administering medications, feeding animals, monitoring their weight and rehabilitation care after medical procedures. You will also learn basic first aid for animals, general care for cats and dogs, how to perform the administrations tasks needed in a veterinary practice, how to provide dog grooming services, plus much more.

The Certificate in Pet Care and Veterinary Assistance will introduce students to the animal care industry and equip them with the knowledge to work in a large variety of animal care and wellbeing roles such as an Animal Attendant/carer, Animal Welfare Officer, Animal Hospital Assistant, Pet Shop Assistant or Owner, Veterinarian Assistant, or to work in Animal refuges and welfare organisations.

Did you know over the next 5 years it’s predicted that there will be around 9,000 job openings in the veterinary care industry and even more in the animal care industry? That’s why this course comes with the following VIP features to give you the best chance at successfully securing employment upon the course completion. You’ll receive:

A Video Learning “Masterclass” with Bondi Vet Dr. Kate Adams.
One-on-One Tutor support to give you help every step of the way.
Resume and LinkedIn profile setup assistance to get you job search ready.
A Letter of recommendation for future employers.
A Career Assistance Program to help you apply for suitable jobs.

Study from $25 Per Week

Want to study The Certificate in Pet Care and Veterinary Assistance but can’t afford to pay upfront? No problem! This course comes with a super affordable payment plan option starting from $25 per week. Simply pay a weekly amount towards your course until the course is paid off and stress less.

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