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Veterinary Assistant Pathway Course

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Course overview

Do you see yourself working alongside a veterinarian, providing care and compassion to both animals and owners? This online course introduces you to the fascinating world of vet nursing, where you can turn your compassion for animals into a rewarding career.

Study our Veterinary Assistant Pathway Course and learn the skills and knowledge required to become a Veterinary Assistant.

Designed in collaboration with industry experts like Bondi Vet’s Dr Kate Adams, this 100% online course will equip you with the practical, on-the-job skills and training that employers in the industry are looking for right now.

3 Comprehensive Courses, 1 Affordable Price

Make the smart move.

You could spend a lot of money (and hours!) studying in person at a traditional training institution, or you could start learning online your way today with dedicated one-on-one support. This course includes all the topics from the following credentials:

  • Pet Care

  • Animal Health Care

  • Animal Diseases

  • Accelerated Learning Pathway (course credits/RPL for future courses)

The Veterinary Assistant Pathway Course prepares you to work closely with veterinarians to provide both routine and emergency care. This course provides you with the skills and knowledge to work with animals in various roles in the industry. You may perform tasks such as feeding animals, monitoring their weight, cleaning their cages, administering medications, and nursing the animal after procedures. This online course offers you the different critical skill sets and competencies to become a confident and effective support worker in animal care.

The fulfilling future you’ve always wanted is within your reach; you just need to make the right next move…

And this Veterinary Assistant Pathway Course is it!

If you want to make a genuine difference in the lives of animals, great and small, our Veterinary Assistant Pathway Course will give you the hands-on skills to get to work.

Job outcomes

  • Veterinarian assistant

  • Veterinarian nurse

  • Animal attendant

  • Animal welfare officer

  • Animal carer

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

  • Animal hospital assistant

  • Animal refuges and welfare organisations

  • Pet shop employee or business owner

  • Animal breeder

  • Animal accommodation facilities (e.g. kennels and catteries)

  • Wildlife reserves, parks and zoos

  • Farm Hand

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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

290 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 have been wanting to enter the field of animal study, not sure on where to start or what to do I enrolled in this course just to give me an inside on what life would be like if I were to work with animals. I absolutely love how easy it is to go through slides to find information, as well as how great it is that you can redo tests as many times as needed. There is no pressure, and I love being able to work on my own time."
    Ashlee Wright
    Veterinary Assistant Pathway Course

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

Module One: Pet Care

  • 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

Module Two: Animal Health Care

  • Taking Care of Your Animals

  • Common Health Issues in Domestic Pets

  • Identify and Respond to Animal Behaviour

  • Provide basic Animal First Aid

  • Routine Health Care for Animals

  • Rehabilitation of Domestic Animals

  • Maintain and Monitor Animal Health and Well-being

  • Common Health Problems in Farm Animals

  • Working in Veterinary Services

  • Administration Services for the Veterinary Service

  • Safety in Veterinary Services

  • A Day in the Life of A Veterinarian

Module Three: Animal Diseases

  • Assist in the Health Care of Animals

  • Veterinary Diagnostic Sample Collection

  • Comply with Infection Control Policies and Procedures in Animal Work

  • Controlling Bacterial and Fungal Diseases in Animals

  • Implementing Animal Health Control Programs

  • Provide Nutritional Advice and Support for Animals

  • Domestic Animal Toxicology

  • Inherited Disorders of Dogs, Cats and Horses

  • Other Conditions and Disorders

  • Pathway Topics:

  • Contribute to Workplace Health and Safety Processes

  • Assess the Welfare Status of an Animal

  • Provide Reception Services for an Animal Care Facility

  • Work in the Animal Care Industry

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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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