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Thursday, December 16th, 2021 marked the day AVT acknowledged our newest graduates with their qualifications in veterinary nursing. We were proud to celebrate our students' achievements with a formal award...
Caring for foster pets is a wonderful way to bring joy and companionship to your family and home. A pet foster carer provides a temporary home for rescued animals while...
AVT has been an approved provider for Jobs & Skills WA Programs since 2017. Over this time, we have been proud to mentor and train hundreds of students in the...
We are often asked, how do I become a Veterinary Nurse? What are the best steps to take to become a Vet Nurse? How do I get started? In...
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....
The annual Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia Survey (HILDA), which polls 17,000 Australians, shows that 72 percent of pet owners (a massive 48 percent of all people interviewed)...
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. In...
Working with animals is extremely rewarding and satisfying. It is a career choice that can open up opportunities to work in many different fields, including roles in animal welfare, animal...
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 and getting their...
There are a diverse range of roles and organisations you can work within the area of animal rescue. The most common organisations in Australia are shelters (including dog shelters) and...
New packages to meet the needs of today’s animal care industry Two new courses have been released that better reflect current industry practices and terminology and provide students with real-life...
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. It is incredibly...
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...
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...
Have you been thinking about a career rehabilitating and caring for wildlife? If the answer is YES, then you clicked on the right post. Nothing brings more joy than participating...
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...
Congratulations on completing your high school education! Now it’s time for the next stage of your life; college. With college comes a new way to study, more responsibility and more...
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. Each day...
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...
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...
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...
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. If you are...
I want a job working with animals! Working with animals is not just limited to one field, such as veterinary nursing. It involves a diverse range of rewarding roles and...
Applications for our ACM40418 Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing course are open throughout the year. Depending on your choice of study mode, whether it be online, part-time or full-time on-campus,...
We are ecstatic to reveal the key findings of the recent VET student outcomes report for 2019 for Applied Vocational Training graduates. Findings include:- 89.5% were employed or enrolled in...
Are you as good with words as you are with animals? If not, you may need a little help. In the highly competitive world of animal care, a dream job...
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. ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
It took you a while to get to this important turning point in your life—the point where you finally decide you're going to pursue a career doing something you love. ...
Wednesday, December 18th, 2019 marked the day AVT acknowledged our newest graduates with their qualification in animal care and veterinary nursing. Student of the Year for...
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. Over the past few years, she...
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. However, ...
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...
Training organisations use many different terms to refer to workplace practical training. We also use the term work placement but it can also be referred to as workplace learning, work experience,...
Veterinary nursing is a very competitive course in which to gain entry. There are a limited number of places available each year and so choosing the most useful subjects to...
Study pathways for high school students wishing to work with animals We are 100% focused on offering study pathways for people wishing to work with animals. Our Animal Studies Certificates...
Working with animals is an often popular and sought after line of work. With many school graduates and mature age students aspiring to become veterinarians, places in veterinary science related...
When considering a career, there are so many options. You can work with people, technology, products, or some combination of these. However, when you add animals in the mix, you...
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. Updates were released...
Time management is one of the biggest challenges for technical college students. As you prepare for a career, you need to develop an efficient schedule for both the theoretical and...
Study goals are essential if you want to succeed as a student. Research indicates that setting goals is a reliable predictor of better grades and completing your qualification. Let's look...
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...
So you love animals, have an interest in science and are thinking of starting a career in Veterinary Nursing? However, you are not sure if it is the right choice...
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...
A career as a veterinary nurse is one of the most rewarding, exciting and fulfilling vocations in the world, where you will never stop learning, evolving and growing. With the...
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...
Vet Nursing and Animal Studies courses and qualifications for students wishing to pursue a career working with animals. AVT is based in Perth, Western Australia servicing students studying throughout Australia. Learn More
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