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Volunteering and working with animals in Australia

9 Ways Volunteer Work Can Prepare You For Your Animal Care Career

October 14, 2020

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.

Bad study habits for animal care, horse care and vet nursing students

How to Identify Bad Study Habits

August 18, 2020

For as long as you can remember, you have loved animals. And, for almost that long, you have dreamed about a career in the animal care industry.

Animal care careers - zoo keeping

Top 6 Animal Care Careers

August 12, 2020

Working with animals is not just limited to one field, such as veterinary nursing. It involves a diverse range of rewarding roles and career pathways to cater for all interests, skill level and abilities.

Resume writing for vet nurses and horse and animal carers

A Career in Animal Care: Creating the Perfect Resume

April 28, 2020

Are you as good with words as you are with animals? Can you craft a resume to win your perfect job. In the highly competitive world of animal care, a dream job doesn’t sit around waiting for applicants. Learn our top tips on how to write a job winning resume.

Job interviews in the veterinary and animal care industry

How to Prepare for an Interview in the Animal Care and Veterinary Industry

April 24, 2022

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.

Vet assistants, nurses and techs - are they different

Veterinary Assistant, Veterinary Nurse, Veterinary Technician – so what’s the difference?

April 23, 2020

The world of veterinary medicine is complex. There are a myriad of career paths that can be followed, each of which holds different responsibilities and requires various levels of education or certification to qualify.

Salary and job pay conditions for animal care careers

Top Careers Working With Animals and Salary Expectations in Australia

March 21, 2020

For many people, working with animals is a chance to spend their days doing something they would be happy to do even without a salary. If you love animals, there is no greater reward than to dedicate your life to helping them, learning about them, and spending time with them.

Horse care and equine course - qualification

Ten Rewarding Careers that Involve Working with Horses

February 21, 2020

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.

start a career in animal care - quit your job

The Top 4 Questions to Consider Before You Quit Your Job and Change Careers to Animal Care

February 10, 2020

Working the same job in the same career for decades can be a joy if you are in the right place but it can be a chore if you are not.

Veterinary Nurse Graduates - Award Winners of 2019 Perth WA AVT

Topping The Class: 2019 Graduates in Animal Care & Veterinary Nursing

December 24, 2019

Wednesday, December 18th, 2019 marked the day AVT acknowledged our newest graduates with their qualification in animal care and veterinary nursing.

Starting a charity - vet nurse

Inspiring Veterinary Nurses : From Student to Charity Founder – Jasmin Paul

December 18, 2021

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.

Online courses for Vet Nursing and Animal Studies in Australia

The Top 4 Reasons to Study Your Course Online

November 26, 2019

Pursuing a career as a veterinary nurse or as an animal health care professional is one of the most exciting and rewarding journeys you will experience in your life.

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Courses and study for working with animals

Want to follow your passion and get your dream job?

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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Animal Care Online

The Certificate II in Animal Care is an ideal starting point for those with very little or no prior knowledge or experience in the animal care industry. It is also the minimum pre-requisite for our Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing.

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Animal Care Online

Our online course provides the most flexibility for students who are not based in Perth or who wish to combine their studies with work or other commitments.
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On-Site Intensive

Animal Care (Vet Nursing Pathway)

This is an intensive 10 week program delivered via blended learning where students focus on developing skills and knowledge to prepare them for our Certificate in Veterinary Nursing or to work as an Animal Attendant in a veterinary hospital.

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Vet Nursing Pathway

Students enjoy a combination of practical training and classroom activities at our simulated veterinary hospital in Clarkson.
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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

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