Animal Care

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Wildlife Carer

A Wildlife Carer cares for injured native animals and orphans until they can be released back into the wild, requiring flexibility and patience.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Unknown

Zoo Keeper

A Zoo Keeper cares for animals, maintains enclosures, provides enrichment, conducts presentations, and ensures welfare in zoos or sanctuaries.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Unknown

Zoologist

A Zoologist researches animal behaviours, habitats, and genetics, conducts fieldwork, collects samples, and helps manage conservation programs.

Avg yearly income $97,500
Skill level Unknown

Animal Attendant

An Animal Attendant cares for animals by providing food, monitoring health, cleaning, and grooming. Patience and observation skills are essential.

Avg yearly income $61,880
Skill level Unknown

Kennel Hand

A Kennel Hand manages daily tasks at a boarding kennel, including cleaning, feeding, exercising dogs, and handling grooming while ensuring their welfare.

Avg yearly income $54,600
Skill level Unknown

Kennel Attendant

A Kennel Attendant cares for dogs in a boarding kennel, ensuring they are fed, exercised, and their environment is clean while liaising with owners.

Avg yearly income $54,600
Skill level Unknown

Pet Groomer

A pet groomer enhances the appearance of pets through bathing, grooming, and health checks while needing patience, flexibility, and good people skills.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Unknown

Wildlife Rehabilitator

A Wildlife Rehabilitator cares for injured or orphaned wildlife, providing medical treatment and rehabilitation to prepare them for release into their habitats.

Avg yearly income $69,524
Skill level Unknown

Wildlife Biologist

A Wildlife Biologist studies animal species and habitats, conducting research to support conservation efforts and manage ecosystems effectively.

Avg yearly income $96,200
Skill level Unknown
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in animal care

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
ACM20121

Certificate II in Animal Care
On Campus
12 months
$1,711 - $5,224
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Attendant Kennel Attendant Kennel Hand
Animal Shelter Attendant Wildlife Carer Zoo Keeper
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Attendant Kennel Attendant Kennel Hand Animal Shelter Attendant Wildlife Carer Zoo Keeper + 3 more
ACM30122

Certificate III in Animal Care Services
On Campus
12 months
$3,003 - $11,232
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Attendant Kennel Attendant Pet Groomer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Attendant Kennel Attendant Pet Groomer
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
ACM50119

Diploma of Animal Technology
On Campus
12 - 18 months
$0 - $17,842
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Technician
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Technician
ACM30321

Certificate III in Wildlife and Exhibited Animal Care
Blended, Online
12 - 18 months
$0 - $12,335
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Wildlife Carer Zoo Keeper Zoologist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Wildlife Carer Zoo Keeper Zoologist
ACM30122

Certificate III in Animal Care Services (Pet Grooming)
Blended, Distance, On Campus
6 - 12 months
$0 - $12,978
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pet Groomer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pet Groomer
ACM30122

Certificate III in Animal Care Services (Customer Service)
Distance
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Kennel Attendant Animal Attendant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Kennel Attendant Animal Attendant

Bachelor of Science (Animal Biology)
On Campus
3 years
$27,540
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Scientist Wildlife Biologist Wildlife Rehabilitator
Zoologist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Scientist Wildlife Biologist Wildlife Rehabilitator Zoologist + 1 more

Bachelor of Science (Animal Science)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $88,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Nutritionist Animal Welfare Officer Animal Scientist
Animal Health Officer Veterinary Technician
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Nutritionist Animal Welfare Officer Animal Scientist Animal Health Officer Veterinary Technician + 2 more

Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences)
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $45,426
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biologist Ecologist Geneticist
Microbiologist Research Scientist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biologist Ecologist Geneticist Microbiologist Research Scientist + 2 more

Bachelor of Science (Biology)
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $76,320
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biologist Biotechnologist Ecologist
Environmental Manager Research Scientist Biology Teacher
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biologist Biotechnologist Ecologist Environmental Manager Research Scientist Biology Teacher + 3 more

Bachelor of Science (Conservation Biology)
On Campus
3 years
$23,550 - $27,402
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conservation Biologist Conservation Officer Environmental Consultant
Natural Resource Manager Wildlife Conservator Conservationist
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conservation Biologist Conservation Officer Environmental Consultant Natural Resource Manager Wildlife Conservator Conservationist + 3 more

Bachelor of Science (Ecology)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $32,583
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Ecologist Environmental Consultant Conservation Manager
Wildlife Biologist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Ecologist Environmental Consultant Conservation Manager Wildlife Biologist + 1 more

Bachelor of Science (Ecology and Conservation Biology)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $123,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conservation Biologist Ecologist Ecology Consultant
Environmental Consultant
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conservation Biologist Ecologist Ecology Consultant Environmental Consultant + 1 more

Bachelor of Science (Ecology and Evolutionary Biology)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $27,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biologist Conservation Officer Ecologist
Environmental Consultant Zoologist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biologist Conservation Officer Ecologist Environmental Consultant Zoologist + 2 more

Bachelor of Science (Ecosystem Science)
On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conservation Officer Ecologist Environmental Consultant
Natural Resource Manager Wildlife Biologist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conservation Officer Ecologist Environmental Consultant Natural Resource Manager Wildlife Biologist + 2 more

Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $123,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conservation Biologist Ecologist Environmental Manager
Environmental Scientist Natural Resource Manager Sustainability Specialist
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conservation Biologist Ecologist Environmental Manager Environmental Scientist Natural Resource Manager Sustainability Specialist + 3 more

Bachelor of Science (Zoology)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $123,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Ecologist Ecology Consultant Zoo Keeper
Zoologist Animal Behaviourist Conservation Officer Animal Nutritionist
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Ecologist Ecology Consultant Zoo Keeper Zoologist Animal Behaviourist Conservation Officer Animal Nutritionist + 4 more

Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Animal Science)
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$7,135 - $8,360
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Management Officer Animal Shelter Manager Animal Scientist
Animal Nutritionist Animal Welfare Officer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Management Officer Animal Shelter Manager Animal Scientist Animal Nutritionist Animal Welfare Officer + 2 more

Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Biological Sciences)
On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biotechnologist Marine Biologist Research Scientist
Biologist Ecologist Microbiologist
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Biotechnologist Marine Biologist Research Scientist Biologist Ecologist Microbiologist + 3 more
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