Animal Welfare and Veterinary Courses

Stable Manager Trainee Farrier Farrier Racing Cadet Steward Horse Riding Instructor Wildlife Carer Zoo Keeper Wildlife Rehabilitator Track Rider Jockey

Study areas

Animal Care

Gain practical skills to work in kennels or catteries, providing love, grooming, and safety to animals.

Career opportunities Pet Groomer Animal Attendant Kennel Hand Cattery Attendant Kennel Attendant Wildlife Carer Zoo Keeper Animal Technician Zoologist Ecologist Wildlife Conservator Wildlife Rehabilitator Animal Welfare Officer Livestock Manager Wildlife Biologist View all

Animal Control and Regulation

Discover courses in animal control and regulation, essential for maintaining safety and compliance in local communities.

Career opportunities Animal Control Officer Animal Shelter Attendant Animal Shelter Manager Animal Management Officer Wildlife Management Officer Animal Welfare Officer Wildlife Officer View all

Animal Training

These nationally recognised qualifications will teach you the finer points of animal behaviour and refine your skills in behaviour correction.

Career opportunities Apprentice Animal Trainer Assistant Dog Trainer Animal Trainer Animal Behaviourist Dog Trainer View all

Equine

Courses cover all facets of horse handling, behaviour and nutrition — as well as horse riding confidence and advanced coaching techniques.

Career opportunities Stable Hand Stable Manager Trainee Farrier Farrier Track Rider Racing Cadet Steward Horse Trainer Jockey Horse Breeding Assistant Horse Riding Instructor View all

Veterinary

Qualifications to prepare you for work at the vet clinic as a veterinary nurse or vet’s assistant.

Career opportunities Equine Veterinary Nurse Veterinary Nurse Veterinary Emergency Nurse Veterinarian Animal Scientist Animal Health Officer Animal Nutritionist Veterinary Technician Veterinary Technologist Veterinary Scientist Wildlife Veterinarian Veterinary Pathologist Veterinary Surgeon View all

Popular education and training courses

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
AMP80215

Graduate Diploma of Agribusiness
On Campus
12 months
$25,000
  • Completed Diploma (AQF Level 5) or above relevant to an agrifood industry OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
Agricultural Manager Livestock Manager Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Compliance Manager
+ 1 more
  • Completed Diploma (AQF Level 5) or above relevant to an agrifood industry OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
Agricultural Manager Livestock Manager Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Compliance Manager + 1 more
AHC40122

Certificate IV in Agriculture
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 30 months
$0 - $16,095
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farm Manager Station Manager Livestock Manager
Plant Scientist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farm Manager Station Manager Livestock Manager Plant Scientist + 1 more
AHC51422

Diploma of Agribusiness Management
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $17,113
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farm Manager Station Manager Dairy Farm Manager
Agribusiness Manager Livestock Manager
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farm Manager Station Manager Dairy Farm Manager Agribusiness Manager Livestock Manager + 2 more
AHC50122

Diploma of Agriculture
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
9 - 24 months
$0 - $20,100
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farm Manager Station Manager Dairy Farm Manager
Agronomist Farmer Seed Technician Livestock Manager Plant Scientist
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farm Manager Station Manager Dairy Farm Manager Agronomist Farmer Seed Technician Livestock Manager Plant Scientist + 5 more
RGR40221

Certificate IV in Racing (Jockey)
Traineeship
12 months
Unavailable
  • Completed Certificate III in Racing (Trackwork Rider) or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
Jockey Track Rider
  • Completed Certificate III in Racing (Trackwork Rider) or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
Jockey Track Rider
RGR40118

Certificate IV in Racing (Racehorse Trainer)
Traineeship
18 months
Unavailable
  • Completed Certificate III in Racing (Driving Stablehand) OR Certificate III in Racing (Stablehand) OR Certificate III in Racing (Trackwork Rider) or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
Horse Trainer
  • Completed Certificate III in Racing (Driving Stablehand) OR Certificate III in Racing (Stablehand) OR Certificate III in Racing (Trackwork Rider) or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
Horse Trainer
RGR30518

Certificate III in Racing (Trackwork Rider)
Traineeship
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Track Rider Jockey
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Track Rider Jockey
RGR20221

Certificate II in Racing Industry
On Campus, Traineeship
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Stable Hand Stable Manager Track Rider
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Stable Hand Stable Manager Track Rider
ACM50219

Diploma of Veterinary Nursing
On Campus
9 - 12 months
$5,900 - $6,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Veterinary Nurse Veterinary Emergency Nurse Animal Health Officer
Veterinary Technologist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Veterinary Nurse Veterinary Emergency Nurse Animal Health Officer Veterinary Technologist + 1 more
ACM40818

Certificate IV in Farriery
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
3 - 4 years
$0 - $29,521
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farrier Horse Breeding Assistant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farrier Horse Breeding Assistant
ACM40418

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $21,546
  • Completed Certificate III (AQF Level 3) or above in an animal science discipline OR
  • Completed Certificate II in Animal Studies or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
Equine Veterinary Nurse Veterinary Nurse Cattery Attendant
Animal Control Officer Apprentice Animal Trainer Assistant Dog Trainer Animal Shelter Manager Veterinary Emergency Nurse Wildlife Rehabilitator Animal Welfare Officer Veterinary Technician Veterinarian Veterinary Surgeon
+ 10 more
  • Completed Certificate III (AQF Level 3) or above in an animal science discipline OR
  • Completed Certificate II in Animal Studies or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
Equine Veterinary Nurse Veterinary Nurse Cattery Attendant Animal Control Officer Apprentice Animal Trainer Assistant Dog Trainer Animal Shelter Manager Veterinary Emergency Nurse Wildlife Rehabilitator Animal Welfare Officer Veterinary Technician Veterinarian Veterinary Surgeon + 10 more
ACM30219

Certificate III in Animal Technology
On Campus
6 months
$5,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Technician
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Technician
AHC32822

Certificate III in Rural Operations
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 24 months
$0 - $8,645
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farmhand Station Hand Bore Runner
Garden Labourer Landscape Labourer Organic Farmer Livestock Manager
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farmhand Station Hand Bore Runner Garden Labourer Landscape Labourer Organic Farmer Livestock Manager + 4 more
ACM20221

Certificate II in Horse Care
Blended, On Campus, Online
10 - 12 months
$0 - $2,999
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Stable Hand Equine Veterinary Nurse Trainee Farrier
Farrier Racing Cadet Steward Horse Trainer Jockey Horse Breeding Assistant
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Stable Hand Equine Veterinary Nurse Trainee Farrier Farrier Racing Cadet Steward Horse Trainer Jockey Horse Breeding Assistant + 5 more
RGR10118

Certificate I in Racing
Online
12 weeks
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Stable Hand Racing Cadet Steward Jockey
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Stable Hand Racing Cadet Steward Jockey
SIS30521

Certificate III in Sport Coaching (Equestrian)
Online
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Horse Riding Instructor Stable Manager Trainee Farrier
Farrier Racing Cadet Steward
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Horse Riding Instructor Stable Manager Trainee Farrier Farrier Racing Cadet Steward + 2 more
SIS40321

Certificate IV in Sport Coaching (Equestrian)
Online
18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Horse Riding Instructor Trainee Farrier Farrier
Racing Cadet Steward
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Horse Riding Instructor Trainee Farrier Farrier Racing Cadet Steward + 1 more
ACM50119

Diploma of Animal Technology
On Campus, Online
12 - 18 months
$8,750 - $19,595
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Technician Wildlife Rehabilitator Animal Scientist
Animal Health Officer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Technician Wildlife Rehabilitator Animal Scientist Animal Health Officer + 1 more
ACM40122

Certificate IV in Animal Regulation and Management
Distance
18 months
$8,850
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Control Officer Cattery Attendant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Control Officer Cattery Attendant
ACM30122

Certificate III in Animal Care Services
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
9 - 21 months
$0 - $12,978
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Attendant Kennel Attendant Kennel Hand
Equine Veterinary Nurse Cattery Attendant Animal Control Officer Apprentice Animal Trainer Assistant Dog Trainer Sheep Shearer Wool Worker Animal Shelter Manager Animal Management Officer Animal Trainer Veterinary Emergency Nurse Animal Welfare Officer Animal Health Officer Animal Technician Veterinary Surgeon
+ 15 more
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What type of course is right for me?

Vocational Education and Training

VET is designed to teach you workplace knowledge and practical learning to ensure you are job-ready in the skills employers need.

VET courses are nationally recognised and delivered by Registered Training Organisations (RTO).

  • Job-ready skills
  • Nationally recognised qualification
  • Shorter course durations
  • Lower entry requirements

Higher Education

Higher education is focused on academic and theoretical studies and can lead to a broad range of professional careers.

Higher education courses are nationally recognised and delivered by universities.

 

  • Broad career options
  • Nationally recognised qualification
  • Longer course durations
  • Higher entry requirements

Industry Training

Industry training is designed with direct input from industry experts and employers, ensuring the content is relevant to current job market trends.

Industry courses do not lead to a formal qualification but many offer industry recognised certifications.

  • Specialised skills
  • Industry recognised
  • Shorter course durations
  • Lower entry requirements

Further reading

Most popular animal welfare and veterinary courses

12th April 2022)

How to start a career in Veterinary Nursing

7th September 2021)

The Comprehensive Guide to Completing a VET Qualification at School

3rd February 2022)

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