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Vet Assistant Certificate

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Course overview

Working as a vet assistant can be rewarding and yet it’s also a highly skilled field that demands the highest quality skills and knowledge. You can gain these skills and get a competitive edge that will set you apart to employers with this certificate for vet assistants.

Our certificate starts with the foundational ideas and knowledge you’ll need to understand, protect, and help maintain the health of a variety of different pets, wildlife, and farm animals. This includes therapies, disease prevention, and animal nursing.

From there, you’ll gain more specialised skills with an in-depth look at animal diseases. This includes an overview of diagnosis, the principles of disease, and interventions. If you want to be really in demand and useful in the veterinary industry, this course is the ideal way to get started.

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Job outcomes

  • Animal breeding
  • Veterinary services
  • Holiday care of animals
  • Animal transport
  • Pet shops
  • Farming
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What you'll learn

  • An introduction to animal healthcare, you will learn about animal first aid and how to care for the health of various types of animals. Become familiar with animal behaviours and how to recognise what is normal and what is not, to help identify signs of ill health. Learn about the facilities and procedures in a typical veterinary clinic environment, to give you a sound introduction in what to expect in these practices, from common routine health treatments to the administration of animal healthcare
  • Gain an increased knowledge and understanding of diseases that can affect the health of pets and other animals. You will learn how to examine sick animals and understand how diagnostic procedures are applied for determining diseases, including identifying common animal poisonings. You will learn about the warning signs associated with different diseases and have a better capacity to make decisions about caring for sick animals and knowing when to seek advice from a skilled veterinarian.

Recognition

International Approval and Registration Centre

Study method

  • Online
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Blended
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Virtual
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Duration study load

  • 200 hours

Delivery

  • 100% Online
  • Study at your own pace

Entry requirements

  • You must have an internet connection
  • Many of our students are under the age over 18, however, we do need to speak with a parent or legal guardian
  • If you identify as having a long term impairment, disability, or medical condition that may impact on your ability to complete online study, speak to us about the services we can offer
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Course features

  • Our courses and content are up to date and relevant in today’s market
  • We have high-quality student support with experienced and qualified tutors to help you every step of the way
  • Our courses are delivered 100% online and you can study at your own pace
  • We have a market-leading student learning and communication platform
  • Our courses are flexible, you will have long term access to the course content
  • Our courses are affordable, we offer interest-free payment options for all students
  • 12-month of access to course content

Professional recognition

  • We partner with industry experts and industry-leading education partners, who are renowned in their chosen fields, to deliver courses that are relevant, practical and interactive
  • Upon completion of your course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion, a Statement of Attainment for each module completed and an Academic Transcript

Assessment

  • Each lesson concludes in an assignment which is submitted and marked by your tutor and returned to you with any relevant suggestions, comments and if necessary, extra reading
  • Your assessments will usually include case studies, quizzes and written assessments

What next?

Study with the help of our Tutors and the Student Support team to achieve an industry-focussed certificate.

  • Enrol with us today to begin your future-focused learning journey
  • After enrolment, we’ll give you a 5-day satisfaction guarantee to ensure the course is right for you

Subjects

Module 1: Animal Healthcare
Introduction to Animal Health Care
Common Health Problems in farm animals and pets
Animal Behaviour
Signs of Ill Health
Veterinary Facilities
Safety Procedures
And more!
Module 2: Diseases in Animals
How Animal Diseases are Diagnosed
Diagnostic Testing
Viral Diseases
Bacteria and Fungal Diseases
Parasitological Conditions
Metabolic and Nutritional Conditions Poisoning
And more!
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Payment options

  • Pay your total course fees in full and receive a discount OR
  • Pay your course fees from as little as $25 per week with an interest-free payment plan
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About Careerhouse

Careerhouse offers online, industry-relevant courses. We’re not like other education providers. We aim to offer a holistic, practical, and hands-on approach, to help set you up for success in the real world.

Whether you’re looking to upskill, transition to a new industry, start your own business or take your hobby to the next level, we’ll help take you there.

We partner with industry experts and industry-leading education partners, who are renowned in their chosen fields, to deliver courses that are relevant, practical and interactive.

Our mission is to make sure that you are equipped with the necessary skills to take the next step in your life with confidence.

Job outcomes

  • Animal breeding
  • Veterinary services
  • Holiday care of animals
  • Animal transport
  • Pet shops
  • Farming
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Recognition

International Approval and Registration Centre

Study method

  • Online
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Blended
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Virtual
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

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