Animal Welfare and Veterinary Courses

Wildlife Carer Zoo Keeper Zoologist Horse Riding Instructor Farrier Pet Groomer Track Rider Stable Hand Stable Manager Assistant Dog Trainer

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 Specialist Veterinarian Wildlife Veterinarian Veterinary Pathologist Veterinary Surgeon View all

Popular education and training courses

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
ACM40418

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
On Campus
12 months
$18,940
  • 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
  • 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
ACM20121

Certificate II in Animal Care
On Campus
12 months
$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
$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
SIS30521

Certificate III in Sport Coaching
Blended, Online
9 - 12 months
$0 - $5,960
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sport and Recreation Officer Community Coach Horse Riding Instructor
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sport and Recreation Officer Community Coach Horse Riding Instructor
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
  • Completed Certificate III in Racing (Trackwork Rider) or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
Jockey
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
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Track Rider
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
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Stable Hand Stable Manager
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
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Veterinary Nurse
ACM40818

Certificate IV in Farriery
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
12 - 36 months
$0 - $29,521
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farrier
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farrier
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
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
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Stable Hand
RGR10118

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

Certificate III in Sport Coaching (Equestrian)
Online
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Horse Riding Instructor
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Horse Riding Instructor
SIS40321

Certificate IV in Sport Coaching (Equestrian)
Online
18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Horse Riding Instructor
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Horse Riding Instructor
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
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Technician
ACM30321

Certificate III in Wildlife and Exhibited Animal Care
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 18 months
$0 - $13,321
  • 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, Online
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
RGR30619

Certificate III in Horse Breeding
Blended
18 months
$0 - $15,074
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Horse Breeding Assistant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Horse Breeding Assistant
*Showing course fees for all providers. Some providers may not be available in your area.

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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