Explore flexible online courses, micro-credentials, webinars and nationally recognised short courses designed to help you build practical skills in animal care, behaviour and veterinary nursing.
Short courses for animal workers

Looking to learn new skills or continue your education in a specific area of animal care?

AVT’s short courses provide an easy and flexible study option. Our material is written by Veterinarians, highly experienced Veterinary Nurses and Animal Scientists and is regularly updated to ensure you have access to the latest in animal care theory.

ADVANCED SKILLS

Micro-credentials

Focused online learning for qualified or experienced individuals who want to build confidence in specific skill areas. Look for the Advanced VN badge for Micro-credentials specifically designed to meet the requirements for Advanced Veterinary Nursing – Restricted under the Veterinary Practice Board of WA framework.

MICRO-CREDENTIAL

Advanced Bandaging & External Coaptation

Build confidence in bandaging principles, splints, casts and ongoing patient care.

Online
2 x CPD
Vet Nurses
Advanced VN

MICRO-CREDENTIAL

Advanced ECG Interpretation

Strengthen your ability to recognise, interpret and communicate ECG findings. Developed alongside industry specialists.

Online
2 x CPD
Vet Nurses
Skills

MICRO-CREDENTIAL

Cat Castration

For Vet Nurses to build surgical knowledge and confidence in routine male cat desexing procedures.

Online
2 x CPD
Vet Nurses
Advanced VN

MICRO-CREDENTIAL

Cystocentesis in Small Animals

Develop practical knowledge to support safe cystocentesis procedures.

Online
2 x CPD
Vet Nurses
Advanced VN

MICRO-CREDENTIAL

Equine Vet Nursing

Introduction to equine care, diagnostics, procedures and patient handling.

Online
20 x CPD
Vet Nurses
Skills

MICRO-CREDENTIAL

Urinary Catheterisation

Learn key principles for urinary catheter placement, monitoring and patient care.

Online
2 x CPD
Vet Nurses
Advanced VN

Coming Soon

More micro-credentials coming soon

New topics will continue to be added to the AVT micro-credential library.

Online
Skills focused
EXPLORE AN INTEREST AREA

Short courses

Designed by our team of experienced veterinary and animal behaviour professionals, these courses fill important training gaps within the industry and provide students with real-world, up-to-date knowledge and know-how.

General interest

Choose from our general interest, topic-specific courses for students, animal lovers and people exploring animal care pathways 

SHORT COURSE

Australian Wildlife Care

Learn foundation skills for understanding and caring for common native mammals.

Online
Wildlife
Intro
5 x CPD

SHORT COURSE

Horse Care Fundamentals

Explore practical horse care knowledge for those starting out or building confidence.

Online
Equine
Intro
5 x CPD

Nationally Recognised

Earn a Statement of Attainment for nationally recognised units of competency.  Perfect if you’re working towards a qualification, need to meet workplace requirements, or want to strengthen your resume.

Nationally recognised animal care course in Australia NRT

NATIONALLY RECOGNISED

Veterinary Workplace Mental Health & Wellbeing Skills

Develop skills to support wellbeing and communication in veterinary workplaces.

Online
Vet teams
Unit based
5 x CPD

NATIONALLY RECOGNISED

Canine Behaviour Consultant

Designed for AVT graduates seeking to tackle more complex behavioural cases. Provides in-depth knowledge.

Online
Behaviour
Unit based
15 x CPD
AVNAT CPD POINTS

Earn AVNAT CPD points with AVT short programs

Our short programs are recognised under the Veterinary Nurses Council of Australia (VNCA), AVNAT Registration Scheme. As a veterinary nurse or technologist, you can earn Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points while expanding your knowledge and skills.

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