Advanced Certificate in Veterinary Assistant & Animal Welfare
Animal Care
A course by
The Career Academy
Gain an industry-recognised online qualification as a Veterinary Assistant & Animal Welfare specialist. Learn animal care, health, first aid, rehabilitation, and welfare techniques with 24/7 tutor support and career services.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
It will take a total of 1 year
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Provide fundamental animal care and welfare
Develop skills in caring for a range of domestic animals, understanding their needs, common diseases, and welfare requirements.
Apply basic veterinary and animal health techniques
Assist with first aid, disease prevention, healthcare procedures, and understand the basics of animal anatomy and physiology.
Support rehabilitation and recovery of animals
Identify and manage health issues, support rehabilitation strategies, and monitor healing and wellbeing in animals.
What You're Signing Up For
The Advanced Certificate in Veterinary Assistant & Animal Welfare is a comprehensive online program designed to equip students with the knowledge and practical skills required to work with animals in a health and welfare context. Covering a wide range of topics from animal care basics, diseases, and first aid, to animal natural health and welfare, the course provides insight into both the daily responsibilities and the broader welfare needs of animals. Industry-accredited and recognised, this certificate supports both career entrants and those seeking advancement in veterinary clinics, animal shelters, or related animal care roles.
Course Content
- Certificate in Animal Care: Animal care intro, anatomy & physiology, husbandry of dogs & other species, common diseases, first aid, handling & safety, veterinary procedures, training & behaviour
- Certificate in Animal Science: Principles of animal science, cellular structure, organ/tissue systems, skeletal/muscular/circulatory/respiratory/digestive/nervous/reproductive systems
- Certificate in Animal Health: Animal health introduction, common diseases, nutrition & diet, preventive care & vaccinations, parasite control, behaviour & stress, reproductive health, first aid, specialised care, veterinary interventions
- Certificate in Animal Health and Diseases: Disease foundations, detection, categorisation, origin, treatment strategies, inflammation, fever, healing, care & recovery, cellular changes
- Certificate in Animal Natural Health: Natural wellness, symptom recognition, natural nutrition, holistic health care, addressing and managing health issues
- Certificate in Animal Welfare and Wellbeing: Animal welfare theory, psychology, management strategies, welfare/protection/rescue services, needs and improvements
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Animal Care
Veterinary Services
Animal Welfare
Future employment opportunities might be
Veterinary Assistant
Animal Welfare Officer
Kennel Technician
Veterinary Receptionist
Animal Health Aide
Wildlife Care Assistant
Clinical Support Technician
Animal Handling Specialist
Rehabilitation Support Worker
Vet Clinic Coordinator
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The Career Academy is here to transform your future. As an internationally recognised online education provider, they partner with industry to deliver courses that are practical, flexible, and designed to get results. With expert tutors, a 4.8/5 star student rating, and graduates in New Zealand, Australia, Ireland and the UK, The Career Academy has already helped over 25,000 learners each year gain the skills, confidence, and qualifications to take their next step. You could be next.