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Animal Care Courses

Animal Care Courses

If the idea of spending your day around animals great and small sounds like the perfect career, a short course in animal care is the best way to learn the basics of this amazing industry. With plenty of short courses in grooming and animal psychology, you’ll have skills to start a wonderful career in animal care.

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Explore the animal world with Learning Online, and equip yourself with the best professional skills to harness your passion and become an animal care expert!

At Learning Online, we deliver comprehensive animal care certificates, developed by industry professionals, to help people get a head-start and build exciting careers.

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Vet Assistant Certificate

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Online
Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement

Do you love animals? Have you always thought about working with animals professionally? But not sure where to start? Then our Vet Assistant course is perfect for you! This Vet Assistant course is the ideal starting point for anyone who is looking to wo...

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Animal Health & Veterinary Care Foundations

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Online,
Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
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Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Get ready to turn your love for animals into a rewarding career! Go behind the scenes with animal and veterinary care experts at RSPCA Queensland and other leading organisations. Find your passion as you learn about every aspect of animal health and ca...

Ulleo -  Course
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RSPCA Queensland

Certificate II in Animal Care E1399

Study method
Online
Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement

If you love animals and are passionate about promoting their welfare, then a job in animal care could be perfect for you. This course will provide an excellent foundation for your career in animal care. Throughout the course you will gain first-hand ex...

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Certificate II in Animal Care ACM20121

Study method
Online
Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement

This nationally recognised certificate will give you practical skills and ensure you are job-ready to work in animal shelters, kennels, catteries, sanctuaries or veterinary clinics. Gain administrative skills related to the animal care industry, how to...

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Canine Care and Training Certificate

Study method
Online
Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement

Have you always dreamed of working with dogs? Are you excited to learn how to provide the best life possible for our four-legged friends? Then our Canine Care and Training Course is a perfect choice for you. To work with dogs requires a thorough unders...

Learning Online -  Course

Equine Studies Certificate

Study method
Online
Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement

Do you love horses? Do you even own your own horses? Maybe you have had a lengthy career within the equine space but would like to formalise your skills by earning a certificate. There are several components to owning or treating horses that anyone wor...

Learning Online -  Course

Animal Care Certificate

Study method
Online
Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement

Australia’s animal industry is huge! Our certificate in Animal Care is perfect for those students interested in this popular industry and who are looking to start work in an organisation such as an animal daycare business, animal grooming busines...

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Beef Cattle Farming Certificate

Study method
Online
Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement

Farming and Agriculture are huge industries across Australia with lucrative job opportunities for those people not afraid to roll up their sleeves. Beef Cattle farming makes up a large part of this industry with Australia boasting some of the finest Be...

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Reptile Zoology Certificate

Study method
Online
Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement

Do you have a passion for wildlife? Are you one of those individuals that find snakes and lizards fascinating? Then look no further and welcome to our Reptile Zoology course! Here in Australia we are very lucky to have a beautiful variety of native rep...

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Animal Welfare Certificate

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Online
Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement

The animal welfare industry predominantly focuses on supporting an animal’s wellbeing and assessing its environmental conditions, in addition to dealing with managing animal behaviour and rehabilitation. Have you ever felt strongly about animal r...

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Wildlife Conservation and Management Certificate

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Online
Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement

Year on year our wildlife and wildlife habitats dwindle. This course is ideal for those wildlife warriors who are committed to keeping our native flora and fauna in tact! This wonderful course is perfect for beginner learners who have a passion for con...

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Sheep And Cattle Farming Certificate

Study method
Online
Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement

Farming and Agriculture are huge industries across Australia with lucrative job opportunities for those people not afraid to roll up their sleeves! Sheep and Cattle farming makes up a large part of this industry with Australia boasting some of the fine...

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Zoology Certificate

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Online
Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement

Do you have a passion for animals? Maybe even exotic animals? And would like to work with animals as a Zookeeper? This course is a terrific introduction to working in zoos, safari parks, aquariums or wildlife sanctuaries. Not only will you be learning...

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Dog Grooming Certificate

Study method
Online
Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement

Do you love dogs? Do you want to be a Dog Groomer? But don’t have the time or option to be in a classroom? Then this is the course for you! Learning Online in partnership with IgroomHub is proud to present the only Professional online dog grooming cert...

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Wildlife Veterinary Assistant Certificate

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Online
Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement

Wildlife Conservation and Animal Healthcare are the two key skills necessary to work in this exciting industry. In this Wildlife Veterinary Assistant course, you will learn about general animal healthcare, first aid and rehabilitation, taking you throu...

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Reptile Conservation Certificate

Study method
Online
Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement

Are you fascinated by snakes? Do you love learning about lizards? Are you passionate about protecting these critters and are considering a career in this field? This course is the perfect introduction to the world of reptile conservation, equipping you...

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Veterinary Assistant & Animal Welfare Course Bundle

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Online
Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement

The fulfilling future you’ve always wanted is within your reach, you just need to make the right next move… And this Veterinary Assistant & Animal Welfare Course Bundle is it! Designed in collaboration with top experts like Bondi Vet...

Online Courses Australia -  Course

Primate Zoology Certificate

Study method
Online
Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement

Have you always been fascinated with monkeys, gorillas and chimpanzees? Could you see yourself working with these special animals? Then this is the course for you! The Learning Online Primate Zoology Certificate will teach you all about the taxonomy, b...

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Dairy Cattle Farming Certificate

Study method
Online
Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement

Farming and Agriculture are huge industries across Australia with lucrative job opportunities for those people not afraid to roll up their sleeves. Dairy Cattle Farming makes up a large part of this industry with Australia boasting some of the finest D...

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Advanced Certificate in Dog Grooming

Study method
Online
Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement

Whether you’ve already got some experience in grooming and want to increase your knowledge base, or you want to get your foot in the door as a grooming apprentice, this Advanced Certificate will be for you. To begin with, you will learn about the care...

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Do you love working with animals, and are passionate about animal welfare? If you know you want to work with animals but you’re not sure where to get started, a course in animal care could be the perfect place to start.

What is animal care?

Animal care refers to any kind of work that involves providing support to and for animals. That includes:

  • Working with companion animal services, including looking after a companion animal
  • Animal health jobs, including being a veterinary nurse or animal attendant, or other veterinary services
  • Working for the RSPCA or in the welfare of animals
  • Pet grooming
  • Pet care and pet sitting
  • Working with captive animals in zoos or pet shops
  • Animal science
  • Becoming an animal trainer 

Why study animal care?

Animal care courses can help you specialise in an area that will allow you to have a lifelong career in a hands-on capacity working with animals. The animal care industry, however, is a large one, and trying to figure out which area you’re interested in is important. Doing a short course is the perfect way to figure out which area you’re interested in working in. 

Possible courses include:

  • Certificate IV in veterinary nursing
  • Certificate II in animal studies
  • Certificate III in animal studies
  • Vet assistant certificate
  • Equine Care Certificate
  • Animal welfare certificate

Many courses can be completed either full time or part time, and some are available as an online course, too.It means you can study to be a pet groomer, animal-science specialist or in pet insurance however suits you best.

Courses are also available all over Australia including in Sydney, NSW and Victoria, as well as at rural TAFE schools.

Which course should I do?

Australian laws and regulations in regards to animal care are regularly changing and updating. For example, Victoria has recently outlawed puppy mills, and the RSPCA now hands out free pet first aid guides to help pet owners. If there’s an area that you’re particularly passionate about or inspires you to want to work in animal health care, then that’s the first place to start.

What we do is help give you a list of available courses to get you started – browse the list above to begin your future today!

 

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