Animal science involves understanding the best ways to care and nurture the health and well-being of all animals. If this sounds like the perfect career path for you, a short course in animal care and animal science can give you a taste of what this rewarding career is all about.
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.
Do you love animals? Have you always thought about working with animals professionally? But not sure where to start? Then our Veterinary Assistant course is perfect for you! This course is the ideal starting point for anyone who is looking to work with...
The animal care industry in Australia is huge. Millions of individuals across the country would like to be working in the industry because they love animals and see value in Animal Care. However, for many of these individuals, working in a VET is not s...
Turn your love for animals into a meaningful career that makes a difference. Are you passionate about animals? Maybe you could turn your passion into a career! Animal service is one of the most popular and sought after types of employment. With so many...
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...
Turn your love for animals into a successful career in animal service. Animal service is one of the most popular and sought after types of employment. With so many different avenues to choose from we have the ideal starting point to building the fundam...
Wildlife Conservation and Animal Healthcare are the two key skills necessary to work in this exciting industry. In this course, you will learn about general animal healthcare, first aid and rehabilitation. You will also learn about Wildlife conservatio...
Do you have a passion for animal welfare and would like to work with animals as a Zoo Keeper? This course is a terrific introduction to working in zoos, safari parks, aquariums or wildlife sanctuaries. This course is ideal for those individuals who hav...
Animal welfare is an industry that deals with how an animal copes with its current environmental conditions. This covers everything from potential problems around disease prevention, appropriate shelter, nutrition and humane handling. Have you ever see...
Do you love horses? Do you own your own horses? The safe birthing process of domesticated horses is a complicated procedure that involves a great deal of knowledge and experience. Even experienced breeders should be constantly updating their skillset t...
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...
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...
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...
This course is specifically designed for those students who want to work in Zoo’s and particularly for those students who want to work with Carnivores. Have you ever dreamed of working with Big Cats? Then this is the course for you! Our Carnivore Zoolo...
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...
Do you have a passion for dogs? Could you see yourself working professionally with dogs? Then this is the course for you. This industry-leading course is specifically designed to teach you about not only dog care but also all about training dogs. The c...
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...
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...
Thinking about a career in Farming and agriculture? Maybe you are looking to start your own business in Beef or Dairy Cattle Farming? Do you want to live the Australian outback dream of managing your own Cattle Farm? This rewarding certificate has been...
Learning Online proudly presents the Bird Studies Certificate. This wonderful course is ideal for those individuals who are fascinated by birds. This in-depth but beginner-level course will start with the care of domesticated birds. Including breeds, f...
Thinking about a career in Farming and agriculture? Maybe you are looking to start your own business in Beef or Dairy Cattle Farming? Do you want to live the Australian outback dream of managing your own Cattle Farm? This rewarding certificate has been...
Animal science is a term that describes the roles involved in trying to find the best way to care for animals and ensure their ongoing wellness. This includes every element of an animals life; the breeding of animals, the care for baby animals, ongoing treatments of lifelong conditions and palliative care. An animal short course can set you up for your future career, with animal science jobs in Melbourne, Sydney and regional areas all available, and with a huge range of animal science courses available in animal care all over the country, this is the perfect place to start your future career!
There are many types of jobs in animal care. A career in animal sciences could see you doing everything from working at an independent veterinarians clinic as a veterinary nurse, to being a dog myotherapist. Below is a list of possible jobs in animal care suitable for someone who has completed an animal studies qualification:
With such a variety of careers being considered under the “animal sciences” umbrella, there are also a variety of animal short courses available. These short courses can also take a variety of forms, including animal courses at TAFE, online animal care courses or formal certifications like the Certificate III in Animal Studies. A short course in animal studies can set you up for a future career, help you specialise in a specific area of animal care or set your resume apart from competitors. Whatever your reason for completing an animal sciences course, it will help you in any animal care related future. Some of the available courses are listed below:
At the end of the day, any career in animal sciences has a few basic requirements. Firstly, a love for animals is a must, and a desire to translate that love into ongoing, high-quality care is crucial. There are so many options for people looking for jobs in animal care, and such a varied mix of potential careers that no matter what else you’re good at, a short course in animal sciences will get you on track for a career looking after pets of all shapes and sizes!
