Feline Focus: Amy’s Journey to Practice Manager
Amy is the Practice Manager at Perth Cat Hospital. She initially completed her work placement as a student vet nurse at Perth Cat Hospital!
Amy is the Practice Manager at Perth Cat Hospital. She initially completed her work placement as a student vet nurse at Perth Cat Hospital!
Discover the best study mode for your Veterinary Nursing journey at AVT. Explore full-time, part-time, and online learning options, each designed to fit different lifestyles and commitments. Whether you’re balancing work, family, or seeking flexibility, we’ll help you choose the ideal path to achieve your veterinary nursing goals.
Key findings from the latest independent DTWD Student Satisfaction Survey shows AVT outperform other WA Training Providers.
Meet Tracy Brownell, a former stay-at-home mum who became the Shelter Support Officer at RSPCA WA. Discover how her journey with AVT’s Certificate IV in Vet Nursing transformed her career and life, inspiring her to become a key figure in animal care and volunteer coordination.
Meet Aquatic Vet Nurse, Cathleen. She studied Animal Care and Veterinary Nursing with AVT. Now she’s one of the first 8 nurses in the world to receive certification in Aquatic Veterinary Nursing.
Teleah’s passion for animals, hands-on experience, and dedication to learning have driven her successful career as an Emergency Veterinary Nurse at Perth Vet Emergency.
What are exhibited animals? Why they are important, and the career paths available in the rewarding world of exhibited animals in Australia.
If you have a passion for animals, wildlife and conservation, you may like to consider a career in zookeeping! A zookeeper’s job is very rewarding and sometimes challenging.
We explore the diverse career pathways available to veterinary nurses, highlighting a range of specialty areas such as emergency and critical care, surgical nursing, diagnostic imaging, exotic pet medicine and more.
Jos Smith, a former Police Officer turned expert dog trainer, now leads K9 Companions Australia, a charity dedicated to pairing rescue dogs with military veterans and first responders
What does my perfect partner look like? Buying a horse, whether it is your first, second or third mount, is a big decision and a long-term commitment.
Deciding on a career working with horses is easy for some, but it may be a trickier one for others, particularly if you are thinking about a career change.
If you are looking to start a career caring for animals including a career in veterinary nursing, there are a few things you should know about choosing a suitable course.
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.
After studying the Certificate II in Animal Care with AVT, Dan became an Animal Attendant at Greyhounds as Pets.
After studying the Certificate III in Animal Care Services with AVT, Becc became an Animal Attendant at RSPCA WA
If you are passionate about horses and have always dreamed about a career in the equine industry, you will be pleased to know that there are more opportunities including jobs than ever to work with horses.
Hear Kristy’s journey from the Certificate II in Animal Care (Vet Nurse Pathway) course to studying the Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing.
Kiara shares her highlights of studying the Certificate II in Animal Care (Health and Welfare) course, with work placement at Cat Haven and Greyhounds as Pets.
Would you like to change careers and work with animals? Read our top 5 tips to consider before you take the next step.
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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