Job Outlook for Vet Nurses in Australia
If you are contemplating a career in Veterinary Nursing in Australia, learn about the current and future employment outlook for a career you will never regret.
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Applied Vocational Training (AVT) was formed in 1999 in Perth, Western Australia, by Veterinarians and Veterinary Nurses looking to provide quality training for students seeking qualifications as a Veterinary Nurse and gaining employment in the veterinary industry. Over the years, we have extended our range of courses and nationally recognised certificates to include qualifications in Animal Studies, Animal Care, Horse Care and Animal Behaviour and Training. Our courses allow students to enter a diverse range of roles within the animal and pet care industry particularly those starting their careers.
Our animal studies courses were formerly offered by Animal Science College, managed and operated by the owners of Applied Vocational Training since commencement. Applied Vocational Training now offer the complete education pathway for students wishing to gain qualifications across the animal care and services related industry.
Courses are provided by our team of qualified and experienced Veterinarians, Veterinary Nurses and Animal Scientists. Our lecturers and tutors are active members of either the veterinary profession or are involved in the animal care industry. They also have recognised training qualifications and have significant experience teaching in University and/or TAFE programs. You can meet our team here.
Over 500 students are enrolled in our on-campus and supported eLearning programs. Our graduates are employed in a variety of areas including veterinary practice, zoos, government agencies such as quarantine services, welfare organisations, wildlife and rehabilitation and other animal care facilities.
We are located in Ascot (as of 2022), Western Australia, (9km from Perth CBD). Our purpose-built training centre provides on-campus students with a modern learning facility and access to a practical laboratory as well as equipment and products used in the veterinary and animal care industry. Students also enjoy free Wi-Fi services, a student lounge including an outdoor garden area as well being a short walking distance to eateries and public transport.
AVT is a Registered Training Organisation, and offers nationally recognised qualifications!
AVT is approved to offer a range of government funded subsidies for selected courses.
AVT have focused on delivering animal care related courses for over 20 years.
Applied Vocational Training is a private training provider registered with the ASQA (the Australian Skills Quality Authority). We are also supported and endorsed by the Australian Veterinary Association. Our registration number is 5273 and our registration authority can be viewed on the Australian Government’s National Register of VET by visiting www.training.gov.au. For more information we also encourage you to visit the following links:-
As an RTO, Applied Vocational Training is bound to comply with the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (SRTOs) 2015. Training Services provided to clients follow policies and processes developed to meet the VET Quality Framework and SRTOs 2015. Select this link to view our full Student Policy Handbook We strongly recommend you search the www.training.gov.au website for any training organisation you maybe considering.
If you are contemplating a career in Veterinary Nursing in Australia, learn about the current and future employment outlook for a career you will never regret.
In this video, Sue Bain talks about popular employment opportunities for individuals interested in the field of animal care including new and emerging organisations.
Key findings of the 2022 VET student outcomes report (satisfaction survey) shows 95% would recommend training and 93% were employed or in further study after completing training.
AVT has been delivering Vet Nursing and Animal Care related courses for over 20 years. It's safe to say there are no plumbing or hairdressing courses here!
A recent NCVER VET student outcomes report found 93% of AVT graduates were employed or enrolled in further study after training and 95% of graduates would recommend the training provided by AVT
Our qualified teaching team have many years of experience as well as extensive backgrounds in the veterinary and animal care industry. They are approachable and dedicated to helping students succeed.
The leader in Vet Nursing qualifications, Animal Care (Animal Studies) and Animal Behaviour and Training Courses for students wishing to pursue a career working with animals. AVT is a nationally recognised training provider based in Perth, Western Australia providing on-campus and online courses to students studying throughout Australia. Learn More
We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land where our campus is based, the Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging and we commit to walking alongside our indigenous brothers and sisters. We extend that respect to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in our community.
Applied Vocational Training (AVT) Registered Training Provider No.5273