Certificate in Veterinary Assistant & Animal Welfare
The Certificate in Veterinary Assistant and Animal Welfare is designed in collaboration with top experts like television Bondi Vet’s Dr Kate Adams, this certificate will equip you with the practical, on-the-job skills and training needed to be successful in the industry. You will learn about the most important aspects of caring for animals, preparing you to work alongside veterinarians or even further your journey to becoming one.
Duration
Approximately 360 hours to complete the course, which has 7 key modules made up of 60 subjects.
Entry Requirements
There are no prerequisites to complete this course. However, you must be able to read, analyse and comprehend, printed information in English, and 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.
Certificate
Upon completing the course, you will receive a Statement of Attainment for each module completed and Certificate of Completion.
Delivery
Online, flexible learning when it suits you and your lifestyle.
Availability of Content
12 months to access the course content (extensions are considered on a case-by-case basis)
Approximately 360 hours to complete the course, which has 7 key modules made up of 60 subjects.
There are no prerequisites to complete this course. However, you must be able to read, analyse and comprehend, printed information in English, and 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.
Upon completing the course, you will receive a Statement of Attainment for each module completed and Certificate of Completion.
Online, flexible learning when it suits you and your lifestyle.
12 months to access the course content (extensions are considered on a case-by-case basis)
Summary
Upon completion, the Certificate in Veterinary Assistant and Animal Welfare aims for you to be fully prepared to help provide both routine and emergency animal care and feel confident knowing you have the ultimate edge in this increasingly competitive industry.
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
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.
For the full subject list and course guide, fill out our Enquiry Form and our course consultants will be in touch.
Assessment
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.
Approval & Recognition
RPL ( Recognition for Prior Learning)
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.
CPD Accredited
This course is fully CPD accredited, which means each of the modules is globally recognised for Continuing Professional Development. Completing CPD endorsed courses gives you points that can contribute to your resume or future career. This course is a beginner level course and is aimed at people who want to support or counsel others through the processes of personal growth and change. The Learning Group has been accredited from the Professional Development Consortium and achieved Dual Accreditation & Training Excellence through the CPD Standards Office.
IARC Member
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.
Who will this course interest?
This course may be of interest to people working, or aspiring to work in or as:
›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 organisations
›Pet shop employee or business owner
›Animal breeder
›Animal accommodation facilities (e.g. kennels and catteries)
›Wildlife reserves, parks and zoos
›Farm Hand
If you have a specific job in mind, it is important that you research exactly what is required before enrolling in a course. Different roles will require different skills, qualifications and recognition. If you are unsure, one of our course consultants will be able to help you with this. Fill out an enquiry form below to talk to one of our course consultants.