Discover the top careers in animal shelters and welfare organisations, from Animal Attendants to Behaviourists and Shelter Managers. This blog highlights key roles, skills needed, and pathways to making a real difference in the lives of animals. Click to explore your dream career.
Horses have been part of Matilda Yates’ life ever since she was able to walk. By her own admission she is ‘horse crazy’, so it’s no surprise that she wants to explore career options within the equestrian industry.
AVT has been an approved provider for Jobs & Skills WA Programs since 2017. This government funded initiative provides affordable courses for those that meet the funding criteria.
Thursday, December 16th, 2021 marked the day AVT acknowledged our newest graduates with their qualifications in veterinary nursing.
About the upgrade for nationally recognised qualifications, Certificate II and III in Animal Studies to the new Animal Care qualifications and how this might impact you.
There is no doubt about it, buying your first horse is exciting but at the same time can feel quite overwhelming. So many new tasks to consider and more than likely, new knowledge and skills to learn.
Becoming a foster carer is a rewarding experience and one where you can help to make a difference in an animal welfare organisation in your local community. If pet care or foster care is new to you, learn our top steps to becoming a foster animal carer in our post.
When you choose an animal care related vocation, it is likely you will be required to work as part of a small team. Animal care teams are often required to deal with a variety of situations, sometimes chaotic, sometimes emotional and often stressful.
So you have secured an interview with a veterinary hospital, animal care or horse care facility. Congratulations! This is your first step to scoring the job you have always wanted.
Deciding what to feed, how often and how much to feed your horse can seem fairly complicated. Nutrition is an important factor in your horse’s overall health.
Meet Veterinary Nurse and Charity Start-up Founder, Jasmin Paul. This outstanding young lady was an AVT graduate in 2016 and has never looked back.
Let’s face it, there’s a lot to learn and a lot to remember when studying animal care, vet nursing and any related course. Read our top memory tips to help you ace your studies.
If you dream of working with animals and are seeking a fulfilling, flexible career caring for them, why not consider a dog walking business.
There are a diverse range of roles and organisations you can work within the area of animal rescue.
Discover where to find veterinary nurse jobs in Australia, from online job boards and industry events to clinic visits and graduate networks. Whether you’ve just finished your qualification or you’re looking for a fresh start, this guide will help you take the next step.
Nothing brings more joy than participating in the treatment of sick, orphaned, displaced or injured wildlife, standing by their side through rehabilitation, and eventually releasing them back into the bush.
If you love animals and have been considering a career working with animals, then volunteering is a fantastic way to get started. You can work close to home with familiar animals such as dogs and cats or, in a country as large and diverse as Australia, there is also a wealth of opportunities to work with wildlife.
Virtually everyone would agree that volunteering is a rewarding way to gain experience providing care to animals. But volunteer work in the animal care field is more than just fulfilling and educational.
If you are preparing and studying for a career in animal care, you have made a great decision. The animal care industry is continually growing, with a diverse range of job options available and career paths that can be both interesting and rewarding.
We are frequently asked the question “How can I get a job working in a Zoo?”. In this video our Qualified Trainer and Assessor, and previous Zoo Keeper at Taronga Zoo, Carina talks about how she got her first job in a zoo.
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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