Animal Welfare and Veterinary Courses in Newcastle
Learn animal care, veterinary support, and welfare practices with courses that prepare you to work with animals.
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Popular Animal Welfare and Veterinary Courses in Newcastle
ACM50219
Duration
9 months - 12 months
The ACM50219 Diploma of Veterinary Nursing is for experienced veterinary nurses needing a higher level of nursing skills, as well as leadership and supervisory experience. This nationally recognised diploma can be completed in just 12-18 months and begins with a solid base of business administration, customer service, communication, and team leadership training. You then choose elective units to complete a career specialisation: vet surgery, animal dental, veterinary emergencies, general vet practice.
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9 months - 12 months
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RGR30218
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Distance, On Campus, Traineeship
Become a professional stable hand with the RGR30218 Certificate III in Racing (Stablehand). This nationally recognised certificate qualifies you for roles in either harness racing or thoroughbred horse racing. The course is hands-on and you will learn how to handle racehorses in the stables and at trackwork. The course also covers: following instructions from the trainer, overseeing the safe transporting of horses, identifying issues with a horse’s fitness and race suitability, equine first aid, and much more.
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ACM30122
Duration
6 months - 12 months
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Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online
Become a qualified Pet Groomer with the ACM30122 Certificate III in Animal Care Services (Pet Grooming). This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to groom dogs and companion animals, as well as communicate with customers and co-workers. Grooming competencies include: washing and brushing dogs, grooming companion animals, understanding coat requirements for different dog breeds, enhancing coat and skin condition, ensuring the wellbeing of animals. Enquire now for entry requirements, pet ...
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Duration
6 months - 12 months
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Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online
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ACM50421
Estimated fee
From $15,000
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On Campus, Online
The ACM50421 Diploma of Equine Management equips you with the skills to care for horses safely and manage daily operations in a range of equine settings. Develop your knowledge of the equine industry while preparing for leadership roles in agistment centres, performance horse facilities, and coaching or riding establishments. This qualification is suited to individuals with a passion for horses who are ready to take on responsibilities in staff supervision, horse care, and workplace management.
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From $15,000
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The following providers offer Animal Welfare and Veterinary courses in Newcastle, New South Wales.
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Browse here online for the latest courses in horse care, animal grooming, equestrian sports, veterinary nursing, animal behaviour, and pet shop management.
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Gain practical skills to work in kennels or catteries, providing love, grooming, and safety to animals. Check your funding eligibility and apply today.
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These courses don’t just teach you how to catch and euthanise stray animals, you will learn underpinning state legislation and local government regulations, safety management approaches, and incident response.
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These nationally recognised qualifications will teach you the finer points of animal behaviour and refine your skills in behaviour correction.
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