AVT offers a range of qualifications relating to the areas of animal care including veterinary nursing. This includes our pathway course allowing students to meet the prerequisite for the Certificate IV level course. 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.
(previously ACM20117 Certificate II in Animal Studies)
You’ll focus on developing skills and knowledge to prepare 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.
You’ll explore the world of animal care in a working farm environment at Landsdale Farm.
If you aspire to work in animal care facilities such as zoos, wildlife sanctuaries, aquaria, tourism farms, farm stays or other environments where animals are cared for or exhibited, this is the course for you.
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: Part-time On-campus in Perth, Blended Learning with Online Study and On-campus Workshops for WA students, or Online, allowing you to study from anywhere in Australia.
You will explore the world of animal care in a working farm environment.
This is the course for you if you aspire to work in animal care facilities such as zoos, wildlife sanctuaries, aquaria, tourism farms, farm stays or other environments where animals are cared for or exhibited.
Depending on your level of experience with animals, ACM20121 Certificate II in Animal Care and ACM30122 Certificate II in Animal Care Services are great places for students to start who have completed high school.
To learn more about your options, visit our High School Graduates page.
AVT has been delivering Vet Nursing and Animal Care related courses for over 25 years. It's safe to say there are no plumbing or hairdressing courses here!
A recent NCVER VET student outcomes report found 93% of AVT graduates were employed or enrolled in further study after training and 95% of graduates would recommend the training provided by AVT.
Our qualified teaching team have many years of experience as well as extensive backgrounds in the veterinary and animal care industry. They're approachable and dedicated to helping students succeed.
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Applied Vocational Training (AVT) delivers a range of qualifications and short courses for students wishing to pursue a career working with animals.
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