Animal Welfare and Veterinary Courses
There are lots of amazing careers working with animals in Australia — all you need is a nationally recognised qualification and you could be working at your local animal shelter, starting your own dog walking business, or training an Olympic dressage champion.
Browse the latest courses in horse care, animal grooming, equestrian sports, veterinary nursing, animal behaviour, and pet shop management. Whether you love fish, birds, or native wildlife — there is an animal career course here for you.
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Job Pathways
Here are some potential career pathways within animal welfare and veterinary. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Popular Animal Welfare and Veterinary Courses
There are 6 courses available for people who want a career in Animal Welfare and Veterinary.
ACM50119
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Animal Technician
The ACM50119 Diploma of Animal Technology is for senior technicians and supervisors at animal research centres or laboratories. Over 12-18 months of training you will learn how to safely perform a range of procedures on research animals including anaesthesia, scientific surgery, embryo collection, euthanasia, and non-surgical procedures. The course also covers: laboratory safety, animal enrichment and wellbeing, microscope work, and infection controls. Enquire now for the list of study units, entry requirements, and enrolment opportunities near you. Learn more.
22513VIC
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Stable Hand
Trainee Farrier
If you want to work with horses you need the 22513VIC Certificate III in Equine Studies. This nationally recognised qualification will improve your knowledge of horse behaviour, and teach you how to work safely in a range of industries with horses. The course covers: horse handling, equine anatomy and physiology, horse feeding, pregnancy, health and welfare practices. Enquire now for the full list of study units, elective options, and enrolment centres near you. Learn more.
ACM40418
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Equine Veterinary Nurse
Veterinary Nurse
Become a qualified veterinary nurse with the Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (ACM40418). This hands-on training course teaches you how to assist a vet during animal surgery, prepare for anaesthesia, then nurse and monitor the animals through their recovery. The course also covers: vet clinic routines and infection controls, veterinary drugs and poisons, animal nutrition and wellbeing. To graduate from this nationally recognised training course you must complete 240 hours of work placement.Enquire now for the latest enrolment opportunities and for more details about securing a work placement. Learn more.
ACM40818
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Farrier
Turn your love of horses into a professional career with the ACM40818 Certificate IV in Farriery. During 3 years of practical training, this nationally recognised training course will teach you how to safely administer a full range of hoof care and horseshoeing services — plus give you the business skills you need to setup your own farrier service micro-business. The course covers: horse handling, horseshoe construction, welding, hoof trimming — and business skills related to tax, insurance and financial management of an Australian micro-business.
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CPP30119
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Pest Control Technician
Pest Controller
Pest Control Officer
The CPP30119 Certificate III in Urban Pest Management teaches you how to manage pests with (and without) pesticides. This nationally recognised qualification covers all aspects of urban pest management including equipment maintenance, chemical transport and storage, pest management vehicles, weed control, baiting, termites. You can also choose electives that allow you to work in the construction industry.
Enquire now for the list of elective choices, course outcomes, and enrolment opportunities. Learn more.
RGR30518
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Track Rider
Get started in the horse racing industry as a track work rider with the RGR30518 Certificate III in Racing (Trackwork Rider). This nationally recognised qualification will help you develop the high-level riding skills you need to exercise thoroughbred racehorses at varying paces. The course also covers: racing industry ethics and integrity, personal health and fitness for working with horses, attending horses at race meetings and trials, handling horses in the stables, horse behaviour knowledge. Enquire now for the full list of entry requirements, graduation competencies, and enrolment centres near you. Learn more.
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