Complete a Short Course and Certificate in Equine Veterinary Nursing and take your veterinary nursing career to the next level. Learn more about the course, our educators and everything you need to know.
Meet Aquatic Vet Nurse, Cathleen. She studied Animal Care and Veterinary Nursing with AVT. Now she’s one of the first 8 nurses in the world to receive certification in Aquatic Veterinary Nursing.
If working in a Doggy Daycare Centre sounds like the right career for you, learn more about the different roles available, what’s involved, and how to start your career in the industry including qualifications to kick start your future.
Qualifications Overview – Read about our Certificate II and III level animal care and animal studies courses on this page.
Information related to COVID for future and current students. Covers mandatory vaccinations, enrolment, on-campus courses, face to face contact. What to do if you get COVID or become a close contact and more. Read our FAQ’s to learn what to do.
Meet Tracy Brownell, a former stay-at-home mum who became the Shelter Support Officer at RSPCA WA. Discover how her journey with AVT’s Certificate IV in Vet Nursing transformed her career and life, inspiring her to become a key figure in animal care and volunteer coordination.
Updates and proposed updates to the National Training Package, Animal Care and Management (ACM) have been released and have a direct impact on all AVT National Qualifications.
Teleah’s passion for animals, hands-on experience, and dedication to learning have driven her successful career as an Emergency Veterinary Nurse at Perth Vet Emergency.
With her passion for all things horse, she started out as a 13 year old stable hand and went on to further studies in Equine Management as well as a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing.
Discover the best study mode for your Veterinary Nursing journey at AVT. Explore our on-campus and online learning options, each designed to fit different lifestyles and commitments. Whether you’re balancing work, family, or seeking flexibility, we’ll help you choose the ideal path to achieve your veterinary nursing goals.
If you are preparing and studying for a career in animal care, you have made a great decision. The animal care industry is continually growing, with a diverse range of job options available and career paths that can be both interesting and rewarding.
Working with animals is an often popular and sought after line of work. With many school graduates and mature age students aspiring to become veterinarians, places in veterinary science related courses are often highly competitive and very limited.
Hear Kristy’s journey from the Certificate II in Animal Care (Vet Nurse Pathway) course to studying the Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing.
Amy is the Practice Manager at Perth Cat Hospital. She initially completed her work placement as a student vet nurse at Perth Cat Hospital!
We offer ACM40418 Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing via online and on-campus study modes. Fees vary depending on your study mode, location and eligibility for funding. This page provides more detailed information on fees relating to this course.
In this video, Sue Bain talks about popular employment opportunities for individuals interested in the field of animal care including new and emerging organisations.
The Animal Care Industry is booming – watch our video and find out why now is a great time to take the next step and start your career working with animals.
Working with animals is not just limited to one field, such as veterinary nursing. It involves a diverse range of rewarding roles and career pathways to cater for all interests, skill level and abilities.
We are frequently asked the question “How can I get a job working in a Zoo?”. In this video our Qualified Trainer and Assessor, and previous Zoo Keeper at Taronga Zoo, Carina talks about how she got her first job in a zoo.
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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 >
We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land where our campus is based, the Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging and we commit to walking alongside our indigenous brothers and sisters. We extend that respect to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in our community.
Applied Vocational Training (AVT) is proudly a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 5273).
