Our Advanced Veterinary Nursing short course on cat castrations is an online micro-credential designed for veterinary nurses working in general or high-volume desexing practices who wish to strengthen their surgical knowledge and practical skills.
This course provides a structured opportunity to build confidence in routine male cat castration procedures, including patient preparation, anaesthesia considerations, surgical techniques and post-operative care.
For WA-based nurses, this course also contributes toward meeting the requirements for “Advanced Veterinary Nursing – Restricted” under the Veterinary Practice Board of WA framework.
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Our micro-credentials are thoughtfully designed by experienced veterinary professionals who understand the realities of clinical practice. Our content is intentionally comprehensive – thorough where it needs to be – and created to develop genuine competence, not just surface knowledge.
That’s why each course integrates theory with practical application, including short workplace assessments signed off by your supervising veterinarian.
Cat castration skills are not required, just a willingness to learn and apply the skills under veterinary supervision.
You will work through four chapters that build a structured, practical understanding of routine male cat sterilisation in veterinary nursing. The content is designed to reflect current clinical standards and real workplace expectations, with a focus on safe technique, preparation and patient care.
Develop your understanding of routine desexing in cats, including population control, behavioural and health considerations. This chapter also reviews male reproductive anatomy and the veterinary nurse’s role in supporting surgical procedures.
Learn the key steps involved in preparing both the patient and surgical environment, including pre-operative checks, aseptic preparation, instrument setup and maintaining a sterile field to support safe and efficient surgery.
Build a practical understanding of anaesthetic considerations, patient monitoring and the surgical procedure itself. You’ll explore correct techniques, efficiency and how to recognise and respond to potential intra-operative complications within your professional scope.
Focus on post-operative care, including monitoring recovery, pain management, wound assessment and recognising early signs of complications. Emphasis is placed on patient comfort, safe recovery and clear communication with the veterinary team.
In a clinical setting, you will have the confidence to:
Limited time only: $147
Introductory launch price (save $78)
*Published price: $225, limited time only $147 micro-credential fee, inclusions are subject to change. If you decide to withdraw from study for any reason, refunds are not issued. Please see our policies page for full details.
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An AVT micro-credential is a short online course that allows you to develop specialised skills that are in high demand by animal care and veterinary employers and organisations. We have created our micro-credentials to be short, manageable, and affordable so you can easily fit them into your schedule and budget.
Key features of an AVT micro-credential include:
Qualification requirements
To apply, you’ll need to provide evidence of your Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent qualification).
Current employment
These micro-credentials are designed for qualified veterinary nurses working in clinical practice. You’ll be asked to provide details about your current role and workplace as part of your application.
Workplace access
You’ll need access to a veterinary clinic where you can complete the practical components of the course.
Practical assessment and sign-off
Each micro-credential includes a workplace-based practical component. A veterinarian at your clinic will be required to supervise and sign off on your practical tasks to ensure they are completed safely and to industry standard.
To get the most out of your studies, you’ll need a reliable device that you feel confident using. Throughout your course, you’ll be accessing online learning platforms, submitting assessments, downloading resources and working with standard software, so having the right setup will make everything smoother.
We strongly recommend using a laptop, rather than a tablet, as this will give you the best experience when completing assessments and accessing course materials.
While both Windows and Mac devices can be used, we suggest Microsoft Windows as the preferred operating system, as it offers the smoothest compatibility with the software and platforms used throughout your course.
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Yes – absolutely. If your clinic is covering the cost of your course, we can issue a tax invoice directly in the practice’s name so they can process the payment through their regular accounts system. Just let us know at the time of enrolment so we can adjust your payment details.
Some conditions may apply for funded qualifications.
Because we specialise in animal care, behaviour and veterinary training - everything you will learn is based on real industry needs and demands!
91% of AVT graduates are satisfied with their training experience, and 83% were employed after training (NCVER, 2025).
Students consistently tell us how supported they feel. Our trainers are here to guide you and answer your questions and help you stay on track.
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