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Throughout 2016 we were working tirelessly behind the scenes on making some improvements at Animal Science College. We are at a point where we’d love to share more about what this means for you.
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.
Key findings of the 2022 VET student outcomes report (satisfaction survey) shows 95% would recommend training and 93% were employed or in further study after completing training.
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.
Information for employers, organisations and workplaces who are seeking to offer a student an opportunity to participate in practical training. Work placement or Workplace practical training (sometimes referred to as an internship) are an excellent opportunity for employers to assist in creating a future employment pool. Find out more here.
AVT’s ACM30122 Certificate III in Animal Care Services – RSPCA Program is a 6 month course with work placement at the RSPCA WA in Malaga.
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.
This textbook is only available for purchase by Canine Behaviour Consultant Course students.
Canine and Feline Behavior for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses
A complete and modern guide to the veterinary technician’s role in behavioural preventive services
This fully revised second edition of Canine and Feline Behavior for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses presents a comprehensive, up-to-date guide for veterinary technicians and nurses seeking to understand their patients on a deeper level, implement preventive behaviour medicine, and assist veterinarians with behavioural interventions. The book provides a grounding in the behavioural, mental, and emotional needs of dogs and cats, and offers an invaluable daily reference for daily interactions with patients and clients.
Along with brand-new coverage of Fear Free® veterinary visits, the authors have included discussions of animal behaviour and development, communication, behaviour modification, problem prevention, and behaviour solutions. A companion website offers more than 50 video tutorials, multiple choice questions, PowerPoint slides, and appendices. This Second Edition also provides:
Canine and Feline Behavior for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses is an essential reference for veterinary technicians and nurses, and will also benefit veterinary technology and nursing students seeking comprehensive information about an increasingly relevant topic.
Authored by Debbie Martin and Julie Shaw
We explore the diverse career pathways available to veterinary nurses, highlighting a range of specialty areas such as emergency and critical care, surgical nursing, diagnostic imaging, exotic pet medicine and more.
Are you as good with words as you are with animals? Can you craft a resume to win your perfect job. In the highly competitive world of animal care, a dream job doesn’t sit around waiting for applicants. Learn our top tips on how to write a job winning resume.
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.
Information about Recognition of Prior Learning – RPL including who can apply and the step by step process for applying for RPL at AVT
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.
A career as a veterinary nurse is one of the most rewarding, exciting and fulfilling vocations in the world, where you will never stop learning, evolving and growing.
Jos Smith, a former Police Officer turned expert dog trainer, now leads K9 Companions Australia, a charity dedicated to pairing rescue dogs with military veterans and first responders
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.
If you dream of working with animals and are seeking a fulfilling, flexible career caring for them, why not consider a dog walking business.
If you would like to learn new skills or continue your education in a specific area of animal care, our short courses provide an affordable and flexible study option.  Our material
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