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Pet Care

Study Method Online
Provider Online Courses Australia Pty Ltd
Start Date Enrol anytime
Online Courses Australia Pty Ltd

Course overview

If you love animals and aim to build a career that allows you to work alongside them daily, this Pet Care course is the perfect choice to make you stand out from your competitors.

This industry-leading Pet Care course offers important foundational knowledge for working with or keeping pets. Aside from introducing you to various common pet species, you’ll also learn about the law and licensing requirements, animal charities and societies (e.g. Blue Cross). Focusing on common pets such as cats, dogs, and rabbits, you’ll learn to identify signs of ill health and serious health problems in domestic pets and when to seek help from a qualified professional. This is an excellent course for those starting a career working with animals or those wishing to learn more about caring for their pets.

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Pet Care covers a range of topics associated with caring for animals, including dogs, cats, freshwater fish, horses, reptiles and amphibians, rodents, and rabbits. Get ready to explore an exciting course designed to incorporate both theory and practical elements of pet care.

Job outcomes

  • Animal Breeder (within licensing)

  • Animal Attendant or Trainer

  • Pet Shop Assistant

  • Animal Carer

  • Employment at a cattery, kennel, pet shop or specialist pet service

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Study method

  • Online Online info icon
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Blended Blended info icon
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class In-class info icon
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Virtual Virtual info icon
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Duration study load

80 Hours

Delivery

100% online – Enrol at any time and study on your own terms. Assessments are designed to improve comprehension rather than test the recall of facts in a timed setting.

Assessment

  • Assessments are short answer and multiple choice

Testimonials

  • "I am absolutely loving studying with Online Courses Australia! I really love being able to study where and when I want. I would recommend studying with Online Courses Australia if you want to learn at your own pace and get quality assistance."
    Erin
    Pet Care

Additional information

  • Instant access (simply enrol online, anytime)

  • Fast turnaround on marking (within 1 business day)

  • One on one mentor support

  • Live chat, 7 days a week

Subjects

  • An Introduction to Pet Care

  • Provide Basic Care for Cats

  • Provide Basic Care for Dogs

  • Provide Basic Care for Freshwater Fish

  • Provide Basic Care for Birds

  • Provide Basic Care for Reptiles and Amphibians

  • Provide Basic Care for Rodents and Rabbits

  • Provide Dog Grooming Service

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Payment options

  • Flexible Payment Plans Available

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About Online Courses Australia Pty Ltd

Online Courses Australia (OCA) is a leading provider of flexible, industry-endorsed online learning that delivers a world-class online learning experience for learners of all ages and backgrounds.

We offer over 100 courses covering thousands of topics across 25+ industries, all CPD accredited and aligned with industry demands. Our offerings are ideal for individuals starting their careers, career changers, and anyone looking to upskill. With every course, students receive lifetime access, compatibility across devices, free “On Demand” content like podcasts and vodcasts featuring celebrities and industry mentors, access to OCA’s Careers Portal, unlimited student support, and mentorship from industry professionals.

Our highly customised learning platform features an intuitive design, mobile accessibility, social learning opportunities, advanced reporting, gamification elements, and e-commerce integration for lifelong learning. OCA ensures students are supported through a sophisticated ticketing system for quick responses and proactive mentorship initiatives, empowering them to gain confidence and skills that are immediately applicable in the workforce.

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