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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wednesday, December 18th, 2019 marked the day AVT acknowledged our newest graduates with their qualification in animal care and veterinary nursing.
We are 100% focused on offering study pathways for people wishing to work with animals. Our Animal Studies Certificates are available for high school graduates via general entry.
Updates and proposed updates to the National Training Package, Animal Care and Management (ACM) have been released and have a direct impact on all AVT National Qualifications.
On Thursday, 13th December 2018 we were excited and pleased to acknowledge AVT students who have successfully completed their qualifications in Veterinary Nursing and Animal Studies in a formal award ceremony in Perth, Western Australia.
On Thursday, 7th December 2017 we were excited and pleased to acknowledge AVT students who have successfully completed their qualifications in either Veterinary Nursing, Companion Animal Studies and Animal Studies in a formal award ceremony in Perth, Western Australia.
Throughout 2016 we were working tirelessly behind the scenes on making some improvements at Animal Science College. We are at a point where we’d love to share more about what this means for you.
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.