MLO - Vet Assistant Certificate
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Lover Of Animals?
Pursue An Exciting Career In Veterinary Assistance. No Experience Necessary!

Study the Certificate in Veterinary Assistance 100% online from the comfort of your own home starting from $25 Per Week on a Flexible Payment Plan.

Course Details

Qualification

Certificate in Veterinary Assistance

Duration

This course is 15 weeks in duration but you have up to 12 months to complete the course with self-paced learning.

Delivery

Study this course 100% online from the comfort of your own home, anywhere in Australia.

Start Date

Start Anytime

Payment Options

Upfront Payment or a Flexible Payment Plan ($25 Per Week).  To be eligible for the payment plan you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Institute
Modules
  1. How Animal Diseases are Diagnosed
  2. Diagnostic Testing
  3. Viral Diseases
  4. Bacteria and Fungal Diseases
  5. Parasitological Conditions
  6. Metabolic and Nutritional Conditions
  7. Poisoning
  8. Inherited Conditions (Genetic Disorders)
  9. Other Conditions and Disorders
  10. Introduction to Animal Health Care
  11. Common Health Problems in farm animals and pets
  12. Animal Behaviour
  13. Signs of Ill Health
  14. Veterinary Facilities
  15. Safety Procedures
  16. Administration of Animal Health
  17. Animal First Aid
  18. Preventative Health Care
  19. Routine Health Treatments
  20. Health Problems in Domestic Pets
  21. Rehabilitation Care
Career Opportunities
  • Veterinary Assistant
  • Veterinary Technician
  • Animal Lab Technician
  • Animal Hospital Assistant
  • Pet Therapist, Groomer
  • Pet Shop Staff Member or Owner
  • Animal Welfare Officer
Course Fees Include
  • All required study materials and course notes.
  • A course tutor to help you every step of the way and answer any questions you have.
  • A certificate officially recognizing your successful completion of studies and qualifications.
  • Transcripts indicating units completed.
  • Online 24/7 access to your course through the learning portal allowing you to study when it suits your schedule.
  • Lifetime access to the course content allowing you to have a refresher whenever you need.
Testimonials

I’m loving my course with this course provider. I’m studying Veterinary Nursing Assistant in Wildlife. I work full time and I love the fact that I can study in my own time and complete my certification in my own time. I find the course material fantastic and I love my assignments. I’ve recently also started a volunteer job at Taronga Zoo that I got from being a Veterinary Nursing Assistant student. It’s a really amazing course with thorough information and I’ll highly recommend this course

- Adele Scholtz

 

I love doing courses through this course provider and I'm really loving the courses I have been doing.

- Stacey Rowles

 

I have found them to be really good and supportive. They have been encouraging all the way and helpful whenever I have needed their help.

- Selina

 

Always helpful and supportive and nice to talk to.

- Suzanne Jeffs

Take Your Passion For Animals And Begin A Career In Veterinary Assistance

Do you love learning about animals and enjoy working around them? The Certificate in Veterinary Assistance will help you fast track a career in this exciting industry. There's nothing more rewarding than knowing that you have saved a life or helped improve the life for an animal in need!

Career outcomes can include (but not limited to) jobs in zoos, wildlife parks and reserves, wildlife veterinary clinics, domestic veterinary clinics and more.

By taking this course, you will learn everything you need to know about wildlife conservation and animal healthcare, including the recovery of threatened species, habitat conservation, animal behaviour, common health problems and signs of ill health, safety procedures and veterinary facilities, animal first aid, rehabilitation care, management practises, administration in animal facilities, marine conservation, treatments and more.

Can't Afford to Pay Upfront?

No problem! This course comes with a super affordable payment plan option starting from $25 per week.

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