If you are an aspiring veterinary nurse, deciding on a course provider and study mode can be challenging and also exciting. In this guide, we answer the question, “can you study vet nursing online?” As well as how vet nurse training is delivered in Australia and the pros and cons of studying your vet nurse course online or on-campus.
Transform your work placement, traineeship or internship into the next phase of your animal care or veterinary career with our tips on securing employment.
If you work with animals, you will likely be working with a small team of people. Here are some of the benefits of working in small teams as well as ways you can set yourself up to work more effectively.
Veterinary nursing is a very competitive course in which to gain entry. There are a limited number of places available each year and so choosing the most useful subjects to study in high school is a good start in helping you to secure one of those places.
Animal Attendants, also known as Animal Carers or Kennel Hands, perform tasks to assist in the care and well-being of various animal species. Read our top tips on how to become an Animal Attendant including what qualifications are needed.
We are often asked, how do I become a Veterinary Nurse? What are the best steps to take to become a Vet Nurse? How do I get started?
Online learning requires time management skills, self-discipline, and motivation. This post will help you keep focused and motivated. Read our top tips for students studying our animal care and vet nursing courses.
Discover the top careers in animal shelters and welfare organisations, from Animal Attendants to Behaviourists and Shelter Managers. This blog highlights key roles, skills needed, and pathways to making a real difference in the lives of animals. Click to explore your dream career.
Time management is one of the biggest challenges for technical college students. As you prepare for a career, you need to develop an efficient schedule for both the theoretical and practical training side of your learning as well as meeting assessment deadlines.
Horses have been part of Matilda Yates’ life ever since she was able to walk. By her own admission she is ‘horse crazy’, so it’s no surprise that she wants to explore career options within the equestrian industry.
AVT has been an approved provider for Jobs & Skills WA Programs since 2017. This government funded initiative provides affordable courses for those that meet the funding criteria.
Thursday, December 16th, 2021 marked the day AVT acknowledged our newest graduates with their qualifications in veterinary nursing.
About the upgrade for nationally recognised qualifications, Certificate II and III in Animal Studies to the new Animal Care qualifications and how this might impact you.
There is no doubt about it, buying your first horse is exciting but at the same time can feel quite overwhelming. So many new tasks to consider and more than likely, new knowledge and skills to learn.
Becoming a foster carer is a rewarding experience and one where you can help to make a difference in an animal welfare organisation in your local community. If pet care or foster care is new to you, learn our top steps to becoming a foster animal carer in our post.
When you choose an animal care related vocation, it is likely you will be required to work as part of a small team. Animal care teams are often required to deal with a variety of situations, sometimes chaotic, sometimes emotional and often stressful.
So you have secured an interview with a veterinary hospital, animal care or horse care facility. Congratulations! This is your first step to scoring the job you have always wanted.
Deciding what to feed, how often and how much to feed your horse can seem fairly complicated. Nutrition is an important factor in your horse’s overall health.
Meet Veterinary Nurse and Charity Start-up Founder, Jasmin Paul. This outstanding young lady was an AVT graduate in 2016 and has never looked back.
Let’s face it, there’s a lot to learn and a lot to remember when studying animal care, vet nursing and any related course. Read our top memory tips to help you ace your studies.
You can start today and register for one of our nationally recognised qualifications across a broad range of animal related areas. Whether you want to work with dogs, cats, horses, large animals, wildlife including native mammals or smallies such as including exotics, rabbits, guinea pigs, rats and mice, you can start your career pathway with AVT. Learn about our qualifications.
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The leader in delivery of Australian Nationally Recognised Qualifications including ACM20121 Certificate II in Animal Care (formerly Animal Studies), ACM30122 Certificate III in Animal Care Services, ACM40818 Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing and ACM40322 Certificate IV in Animal Behaviour and Training.
Applied Vocational Training (AVT) delivers a range of qualifications and short courses for students wishing to pursue a career working with animals.
AVT is a Registered Training Organisation based in Perth, Western Australia, providing on-campus and online courses to students studying throughout Australia. More about us →
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