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Short courses for animal workers

Short Courses across all areas of Vet Nursing, Animal Care and Training

If you would like to learn new skills or continue your education in a specific area of animal care, our short courses provide an easy and flexible study option. Our material is written by Veterinarians, Highly Experienced Veterinary Nurses and Animal Scientists and is regularly updated to ensure you have access to the latest in animal care theory.

If you’re thinking about a career in this industry and want to make sure further qualifications are for you, short courses are a fantastic way of introducing you to the world of animal care. While our short courses are non-accredited, they provide a good insight into the types of content you will be exposed to in our nationally recognised qualifications. 

We’re working on a number of short courses, please register your interest below or apply for our available short courses here.

Equine Veterinary Nursing

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Equine Veterinary Nursing

An online course for Qualified Veterinary Nurses looking to take the next step into working with horses or for those already in mixed or large animal practices who are seeking more skills.

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Equine Veterinary Nursing

This is a self-paced 6-12 month short course delivered in an interactive format and includes loads of practical 'how-to' videos created by our own trainers & assessors who actively work in the equine veterinary industry.
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Horse Care Fundamentals

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Horse Care Fundamentals

An online course designed to provide skills, knowledge and expertise in the area of horse care.

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Horse Care Fundamentals

This is a self-paced 6-month short course delivered with instructional videos and materials to help you understand and apply theory with ease.
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Canine Behaviour Consultant Course

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Canine Behaviour Consultant Course

Deep dive into the science of dog behaviour with our 6-month Canine Behaviour Consultant Course, designed to enhance your consultation skills and confidence in handling complex cases.

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Canine Behaviour Consultant Course

Designed for AVT graduates, this course enables you to gain advanced skills, collaborate with industry professionals, and apply the latest scientific insights in dog behaviour and training to enhance the lives of the dogs you work with.
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Why choose AVT?

Dedicated Animal Care College

AVT has been delivering Vet Nursing and Animal Care related courses for over 25 years. It's safe to say there are no plumbing or hairdressing courses here!

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Outstanding Track Record

A recent NCVER VET student outcomes report found 89.5% of AVT graduates were employed or enrolled in further study after training and 95.5% of graduates would recommend the training provided by AVT

Prerequisite course for veterinary nursing

Safe and Supported Learning

Our qualified teaching team have many years of experience as well as extensive backgrounds in the veterinary and animal care industry. They are approachable and dedicated to helping students succeed.

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