The animal services industry covers a range of roles working with dogs, cats, birds and native wildlife. Our animal services courses include animal nutrition, hygiene, care, health and grooming, as well as the business and administration side of the industry. You’ll also gain animal handling and customer service skills in our open to the public dog-grooming centre.
Australians are increasingly treating their pets as members of the family which is driving demand for grooming, training, boarding, walking, and minding services. The trend is set to continue with Australians spending an estimated $8 billion per year on products and services for their pets.
Set yourself up for a hands-on career working with animals as a zookeeper, wildlife animal carer, or dog groomer, or work in a range of roles in pet shops, aquariums, catteries, kennels, animal shelters, or wildlife centres.
View animal services courses- Dog groomer
- Kennel attendant
- Pet shop attendant
- Wildlife animal carer
- Zookeeper
If you're thinking of studying a diploma, certificate IV, or certificate III course you may be eligible for funding through the TAFE Priority Training Program (TPTP). Eligibility criteria applies.
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Kick start your career with animals with this entry-level course that will give you the skills to work as an animal attendant or trainer.
Advance your career in animal care with this intermediate-level course. Become a veterinary nurse, or gain the skills needed to complete further studies in the field.
This course will open up a range of career options in the agriculture and horticulture industries and has an option to specialise in animal studies with a focus on small animals.
During this course you will learn how to apply first aid in a variety of situations, transport your pet safely, be able to recognise what constitutes an emergency situation and learn how to react to it accordingly.
Related courses
Kick start your career with animals with this entry-level course that will give you the skills to work as an animal attendant or trainer.
Advance your career in animal care with this intermediate-level course. Become a veterinary nurse, or gain the skills needed to complete further studies in the field.
This course will open up a range of career options in the agriculture and horticulture industries and has an option to specialise in animal studies with a focus on small animals.
During this course you will learn how to apply first aid in a variety of situations, transport your pet safely, be able to recognise what constitutes an emergency situation and learn how to react to it accordingly.
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