Veterinary Nursing Overview of Courses

Overview of Pathways in Veterinary Nursing

AVT offers a range of qualifications relating to the areas of animal care including veterinary nursing. This includes our pathway course ACM20121 Certificate II in Animal Care (Vet Nurse Pathway), allowing students to meet the prerequisite for the ACM40418 Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing. Our courses are written and trained by AVT Trainers and Assessors who are highly skilled and experienced in their areas of expertise meaning students will have access to the latest material.

Certificate II

On-Campus

Jobs and Skills WA Funded^
On-Campus
Ascot WA
14 weeks
Workplace Training Included
Work as an Animal Carer or Apply for Vet Nursing

In our ACM20121 Certificate II in Animal Care (Vet Nurse Pathway) we focus on developing skills and knowledge to prepare you to apply for our Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or work as an Animal Attendant in a veterinary clinic.

You’ll enjoy a combination of hands-on practical training at our Ascot based Campus with real animals and classroom activities.

Certificate IV

On-Campus, Blended and Online

Jobs and Skills WA Funded^
On-Campus, Blended, Online
Anywhere in Australia
1.5 - 2 years
Workplace Training depends on location
Become a qualified Vet Nurse

On completion of our ACM40418 Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, you will become a qualified veterinary nurse and gain essential skills in patient care, surgical assistance, anaesthesia monitoring, radiography, and emergency nursing. You will gain both hands-on experience and theoretical knowledge to succeed as a veterinary nurse.

Choose from three flexible study modes to suit your needs and location.

Are you a high school leaver or graduate?

To learn more about your options, visit our High School Graduates page.

What Students Are Saying

This course has taught me the basic care of animals and about animal health in general. This course allows people to get hands on experience and lecturers to provide practical care to animals. Thus; others with an interest in animals will gain and have a positive outcome to the course, alike to me.

I completed my certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing at AVT and can truly say it was the best experience. All the staff are wonderfully helpful, inspiring and motivating. The course is structured well and I learned so much. I would definitely recommend studying with AVT.

Having had no animal learning before, I find this course brilliant with clear concise notes, knowledgeable lecturers and RSPCA staff, and especially having the day at the RSPCA is extremely beneficial. Hands on learning and getting interaction with animals is a great help in learning handling behaviours.

I went looking for a course that would add to my existing qualifications, confirming my existing skills and boosting those that may be lacking. AVT’s Certificate II course certainly did that, covering many areas in more detail than any other training I have done.

Why choose AVT?

Jobs & Skills WA Funded Places

^ Funded places are subject to eligibility and availability. The Student tuition fees are indicative only and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as resource fees and other fees. Full fees apply for participants who do not meet the Jobs and Skills WA criteria. See course fee pages for full subsidies and program details.