Animal Industries Resource Centre
Certificate II in Animal Care
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Develop foundational knowledge to support your role. Learn how to provide advice on care for animals and professional support for their owners.
This qualification serves to meet the entry requirement for Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing.
Delivery mode
Animal Industries Resource Centre offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Be of at least 16 years of age
Completion of Year 10 of schooling or are a mature aged student
20 hours per week of paid employment in a veterinary clinic is recommended. A minimum of 8 hours per week of paid employment in a veterinary clinic is required. Course duration and study schedule will be adjusted according to weekly working hours.
You will need access to a smart phone, tablet, video camera or similar device to record vision and sound
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Certificate II in Animal Care will prepare you for the following roles.
Animal Attendant
An Animal Attendant works with animals to ensure their needs are met while in their care. You’ll make sure animals have proper nutrition and fresh...
Kennel Attendant
A career as a Kennel Attendant can be a lot of fun but it’s also hard work. You’ll look after pet dogs staying in a boarding kennel while their own...
Kennel Hand
A Kennel Hand attends to the daily duties involved in operating a boarding kennel. Your role might involve cleaning enclosures for dogs to stay in,...
Animal Shelter Attendant
An Animal Shelter Attendant helps care for animals that are lost, have been neglected or have been surrendered by their owners. You’ll care for the...
Wildlife Carer
A Wildlife Carer looks after injured or sick native animals until they can be returned to their natural habitat. You might be employed by an animal...
Zoo Keeper
A Zoo Keeper cares for animals in zoos, wildlife sanctuaries, nature parks and aquariums. You might work with a particular kind of animal or you mi...
About Animal Industries Resource Centre
We’re committed to the delivery of exceptional training in the fields of animal care and veterinary nurse practice. We help our students take the right step with support and guidance.
Animal Industries Resource Centre (AIRC) has been a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) since 1996. That makes us the longest practicing private animal care and vet nurse RTO in Australia. We’ve helped generations of vet nurses develop their careers, many of whom now operate in senior level positions in the most advanced veterinary facilities internationally and across Australia. We continue to enable students by pairing experience and excellence with emerging best practices, online support, and in-demand, nationally recognised certifications.
In choosing to study with AIRC, you gain our commitment to your learning and growth and a wealth of opportunity to further your role in the world of animal care. We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality education and guidance to our students. Our approach is personal and dedicated.
