Whether you’re already working in industry or just starting out, AVT offers flexible pathways into animal care and veterinary nursing.
Expand your skills with micro-credentials and professional development designed for veterinary and animal care professionals.
Read our step-by-step guide on the steps you can take to find your dream career and get a job working with animals.
AVT works with veterinary practices and animal care workplaces to support students, practical training and future workforce development.
To become a qualified veterinary nurse, you’ll need to complete ACM40418 Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, the nationally recognised qualification for veterinary nurses in Australia.
Qualification requirements can vary between states and employers, however veterinary nurses in Western Australia are required to hold this qualification.
For those new to the industry, ACM20121 Certificate II in Animal Care is an excellent place to start and meets the prerequisite for AVT’s ACM40418 Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing. It helps students build practical animal care knowledge and skills before progressing towards veterinary nursing.
Once qualified, many veterinary nurses continue to develop their knowledge and skills through ongoing professional development and AVNAT-approved CPD activities.
