Course Outline
Leaders in the veterinary industry will guide you through your qualification; small class interactions and a practical, hands on approach will set you up with the skills needed to succeed within the industry. Preference placements are offered to those who have previously studied with The Animal Academy, with credits being automatically applied. Work placements will continue to offer you tailored mentoring by your assessors at select veterinary practices and immersion from day one of your training will give you the skills to confidently work as a veterinary nurse after completion.
Entry requirements
Entry into the Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing qualification is open to individuals who:
- hold a relevant Certificate III or higher level qualification in an animal science discipline
OR
- can demonstrate equivalent skills and knowledge in a relevant animal science discipline to any of the above qualifications. This will be assessed for merit and further evidence must be provided to substantiate this pathway.
Delivery and location
We offer different modes of delivery and sites for this course.
If we don’t deliver in your area - express your interest; we will endeavour to make something happen for you (*dependant on numbers).
- Face to face - Perth (Domestic and International)
- Remote - Greater Perth and other States - (Taking expressions of interest)
Course start dates
We have four intakes per year: January, April, July and October.
Course duration
This is a very detailed course delivered to you over 12 months. This course meets the requirements for international students wanting to study in Australia.
RPL and Credits
Through a process called recognition of prior learning (RPL) your prior skills and knowledge can be assessed. Please contact us for further information on the process and fee schedule.
Any prior course credits should be supplied at application so that we can assess and alter your course fees appropriately (Unless you have studied with us previously - we will do this automatically for you). Our fees reflect maximum credits available for holding the Certificate III in Animal Care Services at enrolment. Other credits will be reflected in the overall fee costs within your invitation of enrolment.
What you get
- You will be taught by internationally experienced Veterinary nurses
- Placement in to hand-picked Veterinary practices in Perth and Sydney.
- Workplace insurance cover
- Guaranteed small group learning
- Supportive mentoring throughout your training
- Regular individual progression meetings
- Opportunities to network within the industry
Materials
- Digital textbooks and resources
- Other materials to assist you throughout your training period
Career opportunities
- Veterinary nurse
- Veterinary surgical assistant
- Stepping stone into the Bachelor of Animal Science or technology and beyond
Quick outline
Leaders in the veterinary industry will guide you through your qualification; small class interactions and a practical, hands on approach will set you up with the skills needed to succeed as a veterinary nurse. Enrol now to secure your placement!
