Professional Certificate in Wildlife Veterinary Assistant

Start Your Dream Professional Career Helping Wild Animals in Need

Are you passionate about caring for animals, especially those in zoos, wildlife sanctuaries or rehabilitation centres? Have you ever dreamt of playing a vital role in wildlife conservation and animal care? The Professional Certificate in Wildlife Veterinary Assistant offers a unique opportunity to turn your compassion for wildlife animals into a fulfilling career. With this course, you’ll gain comprehensive knowledge and practical skills essential for assisting veterinarians in wildlife and domestic animal care.

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Start Date
Start Anytime
Duration
Self-paced. Approximately 500 hours to complete the course, which has five key modules made up of 50 lessons.
Delivery
Flexible, online, self-paced learning with dedicated mentor support.

Course Overview

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Course Modules

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Career Outcomes

This course may be of interest to people working or aspiring to work in or as:

  • Veterinary Assistant
  • Animal Technician
  • Animal Shelter Assistant
  • Pet Boarding / Kennel Assistant
  • Wildlife Shelter Assistant or Ranger
  • Pet Shop Assistant
  • Professional Pet-Minder

What You’ll Get

  • All the required study materials and course notes.
  • One-on-one mentor and a student support advisor available to you five days a week.
  • Upon course completion, you’ll receive a Certificate of Completion and a Statement of Attainment for each module completed.

Student Support

You’ll be fully supported with access to an allocated student support advisor, mentor and course consultants, who are available 5 days per week.

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 on to 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.

Certification

Upon completing the course, you will receive a Statement of Attainment for each certificate completed and a Certificate of Completion.

About The Course

Make a Difference in Wildlife Care: Start Your Dream Career as a Wildlife Vet Assistant

Are you passionate about caring for animals, especially those in zoos, wildlife sanctuaries or rehabilitation centres? Have you ever dreamt of playing a vital role in wildlife conservation and animal care? The Professional Certificate in Wildlife Veterinary Assistant offers a unique opportunity to turn your compassion for wildlife animals into a fulfilling career. With this course, you’ll gain comprehensive knowledge and practical skills essential for assisting veterinarians in wildlife and domestic animal care.

This course offered by The Learning Group is meticulously structured into five modules, each delving deep into different aspects of animal and wildlife care. 'Animal Health Care' lays the foundation with topics ranging from animal behaviour to rehabilitation care. In 'Wildlife Conservation', you'll explore habitat conservation and strategies for the recovery of threatened species. 'Animal Welfare' examines the ethical aspects and management of animal welfare. The 'Wildlife Management' module offers insights into wildlife ecology and population dynamics, while 'Animal Diseases' equips you with knowledge about diagnosing and treating various animal diseases. Each module is designed to build your expertise, preparing you for real-world challenges in veterinary assistance.

Upon completion of this zoology course, a variety of career opportunities await in fields such as veterinary assistance, animal technician roles, animal shelter and wildlife shelter assistance, kennel assistance, pet shop service, and professional pet-minding. These roles offer the unique opportunity to work closely with both domestic and wild animals, contributing significantly to animal welfare and conservation efforts. This course is your gateway to transforming your passion for animals into a meaningful profession where you can make a difference in the lives of animals every day. Embrace this chance to become an integral part of the Australian wildlife care and conservation community. Enquire now and begin your journey in this rewarding field.

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