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.
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.
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.
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.
AVT is proud to launch a national internship opportunity for animal care students through a new partnership with Greencross Vets. Students enrolling in our Certificate II in Animal Care (Vet Nurse Program) will gain real-world experience with guaranteed clinic placements throughout Australia.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
When considering a career, there are so many options. You can work with people, technology, products, or some combination of these. However, when you add animals in the mix, you might truly find something that is rewarding, challenging and highly desired by others.
So you love animals, have an interest in science and are thinking of starting a career in Veterinary Nursing? However, you are not sure if it is the right choice or where to start if it is.
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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.
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