For many people, working with animals is a chance to spend their days doing something they would be happy to do even without a salary. If you love animals, there is no greater reward than to dedicate your life to helping them, learning about them, and spending time with them.
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.
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If you are passionate about horses and have always dreamed about a career in the equine industry, you will be pleased to know that there are more opportunities including jobs than ever to work with horses.
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.
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.
Study goals are essential if you want to succeed as a student. Research indicates that setting goals is a reliable predictor of better grades and completing your qualification.
What does my perfect partner look like? Buying a horse, whether it is your first, second or third mount, is a big decision and a long-term commitment.
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.
If you love animals and have been considering a career working with animals, then volunteering is a fantastic way to get started. You can work close to home with familiar animals such as dogs and cats or, in a country as large and diverse as Australia, there is also a wealth of opportunities to work with wildlife.
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.
Virtually everyone would agree that volunteering is a rewarding way to gain experience providing care to animals. But volunteer work in the animal care field is more than just fulfilling and educational.
Nothing brings more joy than participating in the treatment of sick, orphaned, displaced or injured wildlife, standing by their side through rehabilitation, and eventually releasing them back into the bush.
If you are contemplating a career in Veterinary Nursing in Australia, learn about the current and future employment outlook for a career you will never regret.
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.
We offer ACM20121 Certificate II in Animal Care with a focus on preparing students for vet nursing. Fees vary depending on your eligibility for funding. This page provides more detailed information on fees relating to this course.
AVT offers courses including qualifications in the area of animal behaviour & training. Perfect for those wishing to become dog trainers or work with service dogs or for those already in industry such as the veterinary industry who want more knowledge and skills.
Gain a comprehensive skill set including understanding animal behaviour, welfare-centric training and ethical client services, graduating prepared for a career as an Animal Trainer!
Dog training is a wonderful opportunity to significantly impact the quality of life of dogs and their owners. Learn how to become a dog trainer, find out if it is a good option for you as well as our tips on how to kick- start your career including study options.
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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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