ANIMAL CARE EDUCATION

Animal Care

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ACM20121 Certificate II in Animal Care

Vet Nurse Pathway

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Strong fit for students who want to meet the prerequisite and start moving towards veterinary nursing.

Perfect if you:

  • Want to become a veterinary nurse or work in the veterinary industry 
  • Prefer face-to-face training and weekly structure
  • Can attend 2 days per week at AVT Ascot
  • Have little or no experience working with animals

Next Intake

July 2026

First classes

Tuesday 7 July and Wednesday 8 July 2026

Duration 

14 weeks

Attendance

AVT campus

Applications Close

Thursday 25 June 2026

ACM30122 Certificate III in Animal Care Services

RSPCA Program

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Hands-on animal care training at RSPCA WA and AVT Ascot. A strong option for students interested in welfare, shelter, rescue or animal services.

Perfect if you are:

  • Interested in animal welfare, shelters, rehabilitation and rescue
  • Looking to increase your knowledge and skills working with animals
  • Considering an Animal Behaviour or Vet Nursing pathway
  • Able to attend training 2 days per week in Perth

Next Intake

July 2026

First classes

Monday 13 July and Wednesday 15 July 2026

Duration 

6 months

Attendance

RSPCA WA + AVT campus

Applications Close

Wednesday 1 July 2026

What happens next?

Funding

Funded places available*

Both the ACM20121 Certificate II in Animal Care (Veterinary Nursing Pathway) and ACM30122 Certificate III in Animal Care Services (RSPCA Program) are available with subsidised training through the Jobs and Skills WA Participation, Work Readiness program for eligible students.

*The Student tuition fees are indicative only and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as resource fees and other fees. Full fees apply for participants who do not meet the Jobs and Skills WA Participation – Work Readiness program eligibility criteria.

why avt?

Specialising in Animal Care Since 1999

100% Animal-Focused Training

Trusted by students and employers

25 years training animal care

No Work Placement Required

Outcomes that count!

91% of AVT graduates are satisfied with their training experience, and 83% were employed after training

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