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.
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What does animal sciences mean?
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!
Career outcomes:
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:
- Dog Groomer
- Animal masseuse
- Dog psychologist/trainer
- Veterinary Assistant
- Animal Technician
- Adoptions Attendant
- Animal trainer/assessor
- Manager of Animal Welfare
- Guide Dog Mobility Instructor
- Horse trainer
Studying animal sciences
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:
- Dog Psychology and Training
- Animal Behaviour Certificate
- Small Animal Nutrition
- Basic Animal First Aid
- Animal Handling
- Animal Healthcare Certificate
Is a career in animal sciences right for you?
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!