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ACM40418

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

Vocational Education and Training

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.

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Study mode

Online, On Campus, Blended, Traineeship

Duration

12 months - 24 months

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Skills Shortage

This course trains you for a role where skilled workers are in demand in Australia.

Financial Support

Government funding may be available for eligible students for a limited time.

Work Placement

Students gain real-world experience through work placements under qualified supervision.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements may vary by provider.

There are no formal academic requirements

Course fees

Fees can vary as they are set by individual training providers. The final cost will depend on your location, delivery method, and your eligibility for financial support.

Course fee

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Animal Welfare and Veterinary

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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Veterinary

Learn the fundamentals of animal physiology, nutrition, and wellbeing — as well as the different drugs and poisons used by the vet.

Animal Care

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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Animal Control and Regulation

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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Animal Industries Resource Centre
Blended
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Australian Animal Care Institute
Online
24 months
Brisbane College of Australia
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18 months
Australian College of Applied Animal Studies
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24 months
The Animal Academy
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12 months
Applied Vocational Training
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18 months
TAFE NSW
Blended
24 months
TAFE SA
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18 months
The Gordon
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UQ Skills
On Campus, Online, Traineeship
18 months
GOTAFE
On Campus, Online
24 months
South Metropolitan TAFE
On Campus
12 months
Melbourne Polytechnic
On Campus
24 months
Bendigo TAFE
Blended
24 months
Kangan Institute
On Campus, Blended
24 months
Canberra Institute of Technology
On Campus
18 months
Box Hill Institute
On Campus, Online, Traineeship
24 months
South Metropolitan TAFE
Traineeship, Traineeship, On Campus
12 months
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