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.
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Considering a career working with horses? In this video, industry expert Marcia Devenney shares her insights into studying and working in the equine industry. Learn about essential skills, career opportunities, and tips for building confidence in horse care. Click to watch and start your equestrian journey today!
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.
From studying AVT’s Certificate II in Animal Care to working as an Animal Attendant at Greyhounds as Pets, Dan shares his inspiring journey and a behind-the-scenes look at his rewarding career. Watch the video to discover what it’s like to care for these lovable greyhounds and how AVT helped him achieve his dream role!
After completing AVT’s Certificate III in Animal Care Services – RSPCA Program, Becc turned her passion for animals into a career as an Animal Attendant at RSPCA WA. Watch her inspiring journey and discover how AVT helped her achieve her dream role in animal welfare.
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.
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Would you like to change careers and work with animals? Read our top 5 tips to consider before you take the next step.
In a heartwarming ceremony, we celebrated the achievements of our AVT Veterinary Nursing graduates of 2023.
With her passion for all things horse, she started out as a 13 year old stable hand and went on to further studies in Equine Management as well as a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing.
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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