Course Information

Do you see yourself working alongside a veterinarian, providing care and compassion to both animals and owners? This online course introduces you to the fascinating world of vet nursing, where you can turn your compassion for animals into a rewarding career.

Study our Veterinary Assistant Pathway Course and learn the skills and knowledge required to become a Veterinary Assistant.

Designed in collaboration with industry experts like Bondi Vet’s Dr Kate Adams, this 100% online course will equip you with the practical, on-the-job skills and training that employers in the industry are looking for right now.

3 Comprehensive Courses, 1 Affordable Price

Make the smart move.

You could spend a lot of money (and hours!) studying in person at a traditional training institution, or you could start learning online your way today with dedicated one-on-one support. This course includes all the topics from the following credentials:

Pet Care
Animal Health Care
Animal Diseases
Accelerated Learning Pathway (course credits/RPL for future courses)

The Veterinary Assistant Pathway Course prepares you to work closely with veterinarians to provide both routine and emergency care. This course provides you with the skills and knowledge to work with animals in various roles in the industry. You may perform tasks such as feeding animals, monitoring their weight, cleaning their cages, administering medications, and nursing the animal after procedures. This online course offers you the different critical skill sets and competencies to become a confident and effective support worker in animal care.

The fulfilling future you’ve always wanted is within your reach; you just need to make the right next move…

And this Veterinary Assistant Pathway Course is it!

If you want to make a genuine difference in the lives of animals, great and small, our Veterinary Assistant Pathway Course will give you the hands-on skills to get to work.

290 Hours

100% online – Enrol at any time and study on your own terms. Assessments are designed to improve comprehension rather than test the recall of facts in a timed setting.

Subjects

Module One: Pet Care

An Introduction to Pet Care
Provide Basic Care for Cats
Provide Basic Care for 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 Two: Animal Health Care

Taking Care of Your Animals
Common Health Issues in Domestic Pets
Identify and Respond to Animal Behaviour
Provide basic Animal First Aid
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 Three: Animal Diseases

Assist in the 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
Pathway Topics:
Contribute to Workplace Health and Safety Processes
Assess the Welfare Status of an Animal
Provide Reception Services for an Animal Care Facility
Work in the Animal Care Industry

Payment Option

Flexible Payment Plans Available

Career Pathway

Veterinarian assistant
Veterinarian nurse
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

Curriculum

Assessments are short answer and multiple choice

Testimonials

"I have been wanting to enter the field of animal study, not sure on where to start or what to do I enrolled in this course just to give me an inside on what life would be like if I were to work with animals. I absolutely love how easy it is to go through slides to find information, as well as how great it is that you can redo tests as many times as needed. There is no pressure, and I love being able to work on my own time."

Ashlee Wright

Veterinary Assistant Pathway Course

Additional Information

Instant access (simply enrol online, anytime)
Fast turnaround on marking (within 1 business day)
One on one mentor support
Live chat, 7 days a week