Veterinary nurses care for animals and assist veterinarians with a variety of procedures and operations. In our practical vet nursing courses you’ll learn how to maintain and monitor the health and wellbeing of sick animals and aid in their recovery.
Life spans for pets have been steadily improving due to increased spending on family pets and advances in veterinary care. This has led to strong growth in the veterinary sector with employers seeking compassionate workers with solid communication skills.
Fulfill your passion to work with animals with our veterinary nursing courses. Gain practical skills in our fully-equipped clinic and graduate as a qualified vet nurse.
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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). This funding is available to eligible students who enrol in applicable programs after 1 July 2018.
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Become a veterinary nurse, or gain the skills needed to complete further studies in the field.
Love the idea of pursuing a career with animals, but not sure where to start? Apply today and get an insider's view of a day in the life of a Veterinary Nurse.
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.
Popular courses
Become a veterinary nurse, or gain the skills needed to complete further studies in the field.
Love the idea of pursuing a career with animals, but not sure where to start? Apply today and get an insider's view of a day in the life of a Veterinary Nurse.
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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