Start for Only $15/Week and Get Lifetime Access

This course comes with a super affordable interest-free payment plan option starting from only $15 per week.

You can also pay through a single payment upfront and get a discount so you won’t have to fork out thousands of dollars to upgrade your skills. We also offer Afterpay and Latitude Pay as alternatives.

Get this course for $15 per week with a 7-day MONEY BACK guarantee until May 8th - 100 slots only.

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Course Details

Credentials

This bundle includes 7 industry-endorsed courses in Veterinary Nursing and Animal Health Care. You may choose the individual micro-credentials you need, or get the full Vet Course Bundle for the complete vet assistant skill set.

You will gain an industry-endorsed micro-credential with a course completion document, plus a shareable & verifiable Digital Badge from Credly upon completion.

Prior experience is NOT required to enrol in this course.

Delivery

Flexible, online, self-paced learning with dedicated student support from a tutor by email or phone (Mon-Fri), or contact us through live chat 7 days a week.

Duration

This course takes approximately 360 study hours to complete. Study at your own pace with no deadlines.

Enjoy the flexibility of online learning with lifetime access to our training resources throughout your study.

Payment Options

Upfront Payment, Afterpay, Latitude Pay or a flexible Payment Plan ($15 per week).

Get this course for $15 per week in our Mothers Day Sale! Discounts end on May 8th.

Meet Your Mentor:
Dr. Kate Adams from Bondi Vet

Dr Kate is the owner of Bondi Vet Hospital, a media vet, the Founder of the online gifting website, Thankly.com.au as well as the Director of a pet biotechnology company, Cannpal.

She is a self-made entrepreneur with determination, grit and mental resilience to achieve extraordinary things.

Kate has worked all over Australia in a diverse mix of practices and even after all these years thinks being a vet is the greatest job in the world.

Along with Vet work, Kate also hosts the TV series Bondi Vet on Channel 9 in Australia and Vets on the Beach on Nat Geo Wild. She also appears every Saturday morning on CBS Pet Vet Dream Team in the US.

Kate is passionate about pet nutrition, behaviour and preventative integrative health.

Get mentored by Dr Kate in our Celebrity Masterclass included in the Veterinary Assistant & Animal Welfare Course Bundle!

+ What You Will Learn

This course bundle is divided into 5 learning modules. You will be provided with student-friendly lessons, high-quality video sessions, quizzes, case studies, and 24/7 tutor support for:

Module 1: Pet Care

An Introduction to Pet Care
Provide Basic Care for Domestic Cats
Provide Basic Care for Domestic Dogs
Provide Basic Care for Freshwater Fish
Provide Basic Care for Birds
Provide Basic Care for Reptiles and Amphibians
Provide Basic Care for Rodents and Rabbits
Provide Dog Grooming Service

Module 2: Animal Health Care

Taking Care of your Animals
Common Health Issues in Domestic Pets
Identify and Respond to Animal Behaviour
Basic First Aid for Animals
Routine Health Care for Animals
Rehabilitation of Domestic Animals
Maintain and Monitor Animal Health and Well-being
Common Health Problems in Farm Animals
Working in Veterinary Services
Administration Services for the Veterinary Service
Safety in Veterinary Services
A Day in the Life of A Veterinarian

Module 3: Animal Diseases

Assist in Health Care of Animals
Veterinary Diagnostic Sample Collection
Comply with Infection Control Policies and Procedures in Animal Work
Controlling Bacterial and Fungal Diseases in Animals
Implementing Animal Health Control Programs
Provide Nutritional Advice and Support for Animals
Domestic Animal Toxicology
Inherited Disorders of Dogs, Cats and Horses
Other Conditions and Disorders

Module 4: Animal Welfare

Implementing Animal Health Control Program
Managing Animal Welfare Needs
Complying with Animal Welfare Requirements
Apply Principles of Animal Behaviour
Apply Animal Welfare and Handling Requirements
Rescue Animals and Apply Basic First Aid
Animal Welfare for Wild Animals: Free and Captive
Animal Health Information Resources
Caring for Young Animals
Animal Welfare for Farm Animals

Module 5: Animal Conservation

Introduction to Wildlife Conservation
Recovery of Threatened Species
Habitat Conservation
Approaches to Conservation of Threatened Wildlife
Vegetation (Flora) Surveys
Fauna Surveys
Marine Conservation
Planning for Wildlife
Introduction to Wildlife Management
Introduction to Wildlife Ecology

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+ Course Fees Include

Lifetime access to course resources
All the required study materials and notes for each course and micro-credential
A tutor who will service all of your course and career questions and guidance needs
A Course Completion Document and Digital Badge officially recognising your successful completion of the course

+ Career Outcomes

When you complete this course, you will be ready to take on roles such as:

Veterinarian Assistant
Animal Attendant
Animal Welfare Officer
Animal Carer
Employment at a cattery, kennel, pet shop or specialist pet service
Animal hospital assistant
Animal refuges and welfare organisations
Pet shop employee or business owner
Animal breeder
Animal accommodation facilities (e.g. kennels and catteries)
Wildlife reserves, parks and zoos
Farm Hand

+ Course Provider

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Online Courses Australia is endorsed by the CPD Service.

Completing CPD endorsed learning gives you CPD Points. These points can then be used in your portfolio, resume or future career as a professional.