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ACM40412
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ACM40412 Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

This online veterinary nursing course offered by North Coast TAFE provides an entry-level qualification for those wishing to provide professional assistance in the animal care industry. Quick View

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ACM20110
Certificate II in Animal Studies

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ACM20110 Certificate II in Animal Studies

The online Certificate II in Animal Studies course will give you the tools to turn your love of animals into a fulfilling career.

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ACM30310
Certificate III in Captive Animals

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ACM30310 Certificate III in Captive Animals

This online Certificate III in Captive Animals course from North Coast TAFE allows you to pursue an exciting range of employment opportunities in zoos, wildlife parks and other captive animal facilities.

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ACM30410
Certificate III in Companion Animal Services

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ACM30410 Certificate III in Companion Animal Services

The online Certificate III in Companion Animal Services course run by the Animal Industries Resource Centre will give you a nationally recognised qualification and high quality training in animal care.

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ACM40210
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ACM40210 Certificate IV in Captive Animals

Gain the skills required for senior zookeeping positions with this comprehensive online Certificate IV in Captive Animals course from North Coast TAFE.

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ACM40310
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ACM40310 Certificate IV in Companion Animal Services

The online Certificate IV in Companion Animal Services course from the Animal Industries Resource Centre will give you a nationally recognised qualification and high quality training in animal care.

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ACM40412
Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

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ACM40412 Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

This online veterinary nursing course offered by North Coast TAFE provides an entry-level qualification for those wishing to provide professional assistance in the animal care industry.

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ACM20110 & ACM30310
Captive Animals Pathway

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ACM20110 & ACM30310 Captive Animals Pathway

Combining the Certificate II in Animal Studies (ACM20110) and the Certificate III in Captive Animals (ACM30310) delivered online by North Coast TAFE, this Captive Animals Pathway is a unique dual qualification that will qualify you to care for exotic, rare and native captive animals!

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ACM20110 & ACM30410
Companion Animal Services Pathway

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ACM20110 & ACM30410 Companion Animal Services Pathway

Gain two qualifications in one with this Companion Animal Services Pathway course offered online through the North Coast TAFE and Open Colleges. The course covers the Certificate II in Animal Studies (ACM20110) and the Certificate III in Companion Animal Services (ACM30410).

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About Animal Care

You'll become

Veterinary Nurse
Animal Hospital Assistant
Wildlife Hospital Nurse
Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Technician
Animal Technician

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Average Salaries

Animal Care workers may earn between $31,000 and $54,000 per year

Work with animals every day and build professional skills for a growing industry. Start by studying an animal care course.

You’re passionate about animals and want to use your skills to ensure their wellbeing. By studying an animal care course, you can turn your natural talents into a rewarding new career, working hands-on with animals every day and building in-demand skills for an exciting growth industry.

Animal care attendants work hands-on with animals to ensure their complete health, welfare and developmental needs are met. By studying an animal care course, you’ll learn the essential theoretical knowledge and practical industry skills required to make a real contribution to the lives of thousands of animals.

You’ll be immersed in all aspects of caring for animals – from bathing and playing with animals, to managing their habitats, diets and feeding schedules, to ensuring their vaccinations and medications are administered properly. You’ll act as a source of comfort, fun and support – ensuring all animals under your care have the best possible quality of life, and developing your professional skillset in the process.

If you care about animals and want to make a real difference with your work, studying an animal care course is for you.

You can study an animal care course as a certificate or diploma course, and you may also choose to study veterinary nursing or veterinary science as a bachelor’s or master’s degree.

After completing an animal care course, you’ll be qualified to seek employment working as an animal care attendant, animal handler or animal trainer in a variety of settings, including animal shelters, wildlife sanctuaries, animal training centres, pet stores or zoos.

Courses in animal studies, animal handling and wildlife offer pathways to pursuing further study in veterinary nursing or veterinary science, and you may choose to pursue an animal care course as the exciting first step on a pathway to working in animal science.

What do animal care graduates do?

What do animal care graduates do?

Animal care attendants work hands-on with animals, and are involved in all aspects of the day-to-day care and management of captive animals.

As an animal care attendant, you may perform tasks like:

Preparing and managing appropriate environments and habitats for animals;
Preparing meals for animals, including designing and researching diet plans, filling troughs and feeding animals;
Teaching and training animals to obey verbal and non-verbal commands, accept riders, and behave in certain ways;
Bathing, cutting, combing and styling animals’ coats;
Administering medicine and treatments to animals;
Inspecting, preparing, cleaning and disinfecting animal habitats;
Exercising and playing with animals;
Handling and leading animals;
Maintaining animal health records and other records; and
Answering questions from visitors and others.

Career Outcomes

Career Outcomes

After completing an animal care course, you’ll be qualified to work as a:

Veterinary Nurse
Animal Hospital Assistant
Wildlife Hospital Nurse
Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Technician
Animal Technician
Animal Care Attendant
Animal Carer
Pet Shop Assistant
Kennel Hand
Cattery Attendant
Assistant Dog Groomer
Animal Shelter Attendant
Guide Dog Mobility Instructor
Pet Exerciser
Pet Shop Manager
Animal Shelter Supervisor
Boarding Kennel Manager
Cattery Manager
Animal Shelter Manager
Assistant Zookeeper
Trainee Zookeeper
Wildlife Animal Carer
Senior Zookeeper
Wildlife Care Manager

You can show your love for animals in a variety of ways!

Is animal care right for you?

You’ll thrive working in the animal care industry if you:

Love animals
Communicate well
Enjoy practical work
Can work effectively in fast-paced environments
Are organised
Can work independently
Work well with details
Enjoy working closely with others
Want a meaningful and rewarding career

Job opportunities

Job opportunities

According to the Australian Government’s Job Outlook, the animal care sector in Australia is moderately large and growing. Currently employing approximately 15,900 people, it’s predicted to expand to employ approximately 16,300 people by 2020.

While growth in job opportunities in the animal care sector has contracted in the last decade, the fall in opportunities has steadied since 2013. Nearly doubling in size between 2008 and 2013, the industry has since grown at a more moderate rate and is predicted to continue growing modestly for at least the next decade.

While a limited number of job opportunities make sector competitive, Australia’s agricultural sector provides animal care jobs in most regions of Australia. Job Outlook notes that due to the large agricultural populations in Queensland and Western Australia, jobs in animal care are available in those states at a rate nearly twice as high as usual employment opportunity numbers.

Average Salaries

Average Salaries

According to PayScale, animal care attendants can expect to earn on average between $31,000 and $54,000 per year, with an average annual salary of approximately $40,000. PayScale notes a moderate positive relationship between experience and earning capacity, with more experienced attendants earning higher salaries.

After completing an animal care course, you may choose to undertake further study and work as a veterinary nurse. According to PayScale, veterinary nurses can expect to earn on average between $36,000 and $55,000 per year, with an average salary of approximately $46,000 per year.

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Veterinary Nurses Council of Australia
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Pet Industry Association of Australia

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