If you are an aspiring veterinary nurse, deciding on a course provider and study mode can be challenging and also exciting. In this guide, we answer the question, “can you study vet nursing online?” As well as how vet nurse training is delivered in Australia and the pros and cons of studying your vet nurse course online or on-campus.
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 in high school is a good start in helping you to secure one of those places.
Advice on how to become a Vet Nurse in Australia. Watch a video and learn about the best steps you can take including courses of study, obtaining experience and skills.
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.
The Veterinary Practice Board of WA has proposed a new recognition level, the Advanced Veterinary Nurse. Discover what this means for WA veterinary nurses and practices, and how AVT is preparing to support the profession through upcoming microcredentials.
We’re proud to be recognised as a Platinum Education Partner by the Veterinary Nurses Council of Australia (VNCA) for 2025–2026. Explore our AVNAT-approved CPD courses for veterinary nurses and technologists.
AVT is proud to launch a national internship opportunity for animal care students through a new partnership with Greencross Vets. Students enrolling in our Certificate II in Animal Care (Vet Nurse Program) will gain real-world experience with guaranteed clinic placements throughout Australia.
In our annual ceremony, we proudly celebrated the achievements of our AVT Veterinary Nursing graduates of 2025. This special and emotional occasion recognised the dedication and hard work of our students as they were surrounded by trainers, family and friends.
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.