Mia, AVT graduate of the Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (Blended Learning), turned her lifelong love of animals into a rewarding career. Discover how she balanced work, study, and her passion for horses to become a vet nurse.
Discover how Lou transformed her career at 58 to become a Veterinary Nurse. From studying with AVT to working at Furlife Vet and Equine Hospital, Lou’s story shows it’s never too late to follow your passion for animals.
Key findings of the 2024 VET student outcomes report (satisfaction survey) shows 92% would recommend training and 92% were employed or in further study after completing training.
From Pony Club beginnings to the realities of vet nurse placements, Ann-Marie Moyles shares her journey in the animal care industry. Discover why humility, hands-on experience, and a willingness to pitch in are essential for building a rewarding career with animals, particularly for teens looking to start out.
We’re proud to be recognised as a Platinum Education Partner by the Veterinary Nurses Council of Australia (VNCA) for 2025–2026. Explore our AVNAT-approved CPD courses for veterinary nurses and technologists.
AVT is proud to launch a national internship opportunity for animal care students through a new partnership with Greencross Vets. Students enrolling in our Certificate II in Animal Care (Vet Nurse Program) will gain real-world experience with guaranteed clinic placements throughout Australia.
Read AVT’s outstanding student satisfaction results in the latest DTWD survey! Discover why students love studying with us and how our commitment to quality education and hands-on learning sets us apart. Learn more about our achievements and what makes AVT a top choice for animal care related training.
If you are an aspiring veterinary nurse, deciding on a course provider and study mode can be challenging and also exciting. In this guide, we answer the question, “can you study vet nursing online?” As well as how vet nurse training is delivered in Australia and the pros and cons of studying your vet nurse course online or on-campus.
Deciding between a Certificate II and a Certificate III in Animal Care? The Certificate II is ideal for beginners, providing foundational skills, while the Certificate III builds on existing experience with advanced training. Explore key differences and find the right course for you.
So you love animals, have an interest in science and are thinking of starting a career in Veterinary Nursing? However, you are not sure if it is the right choice or where to start if it is.
Skilled volunteers and foster carers play a crucial role in animal rescues, offering hands-on care and enrichment to animals in need. With formal training, you can take your compassion further and contribute meaningfully to animal welfare efforts.
If you’re a doggy daycare worker, groomer, shelter attendant or ranger, enhance your skills by understanding canine behaviour. Learn how the ACM40322 Certificate IV in Animal Behaviour and Training can help you handle dogs more effectively and ethically.
Already a dog trainer, Kelby sought to expand her knowledge and refine her skills by enrolling in AVT’s Certificate IV in Animal Behaviour and Training. Now, she feels more confident in supporting owners and taking on more challenging cases in her business, Full of Beans Dog Training.
Looking to advance your vet nursing career? Understanding force-free animal behaviour can improve patient care, reduce stress, and open new career opportunities. Discover the benefits of the ACM40322 Certificate IV in Animal Behaviour and Training.
In an emotional ceremony filled with pride and joy, we celebrated the remarkable achievements of our AVT Veterinary Nursing graduates of 2024.
Dog training is a wonderful opportunity to significantly impact the quality of life of dogs and their owners. Learn how to become a dog trainer, find out if it is a good option for you as well as our tips on how to kick- start your career including study options.
A career as a veterinary nurse is one of the most rewarding, exciting and fulfilling vocations in the world, where you will never stop learning, evolving and growing.
Discover what it’s like to work as a dog trainer in a rescue setting. In this video, Amy, a trainer from the Dogs’ Refuge Home shares her journey, daily responsibilities, and the joy of helping rescue dogs find loving homes.
We’re excited to announce a new partnership between AVT and the Dogs’ Refuge Home in Shenton Park for our Animal Care students! This collaboration offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with diverse dog breeds, learning about animal health, behaviour, and shelter operations.
Training organisations use many different terms to refer to workplace practical training. We also use the term work placement but it can also be referred to as workplace learning, work experience, work ready training and even an internship.
You can start today and register for one of our nationally recognised qualifications across a broad range of animal related areas. Whether you want to work with dogs, cats, horses, large animals, wildlife including native mammals or smallies such as including exotics, rabbits, guinea pigs, rats and mice, you can start your career pathway with AVT. Learn about our qualifications.
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The leader in delivery of Australian Nationally Recognised Qualifications including ACM20121 Certificate II in Animal Care (formerly Animal Studies), ACM30122 Certificate III in Animal Care Services, ACM40818 Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing and ACM40322 Certificate IV in Animal Behaviour and Training.
Applied Vocational Training (AVT) delivers a range of qualifications and short courses for students wishing to pursue a career working with animals.
AVT is a Registered Training Organisation based in Perth, Western Australia, providing on-campus and online courses to students studying throughout Australia. More about us →
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