Level up with an industry relevant online course for as little as $30 per week

Launch Your Animal Care Career in Just 3-6 Months
Master 20+ animal species care techniques and land jobs in pet day care, grooming businesses, or start your own animal care venture
Turn your love for animals into a rewarding career that makes a difference every day. Our comprehensive Animal Care Certificate prepares you for immediate employment in Australia’s $15+ billion pet industry.
WHAT YOU’LL ACHIEVE:
✅ Care for 8+ animal species professionally.
✅ Qualify for animal day care positions.
✅ Start your own pet care business.
✅ Gain skills employers demand most.
✅ Network with industry professionals during practical assignments.
Join 500+ students who started their animal care careers this year.
Ready to turn your passion for animals into a stable, rewarding career? Australia’s booming $15+ billion pet industry is desperately seeking qualified animal care professionals. Our graduates are landing jobs within weeks of completion. Land your dream job faster with skills taught by working professionals who know exactly what employers want.
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MODULE 1: Professional Animal Healthcare
Unit 1 – Animal Healthcare Fundamentals
Unit 2 – Clinic Operations & Professional Management
Unit 3 – Safety Standards & OH&S Mastery
Unit 4 – Spotting Health Red Flags Like a Pro
Unit 5 – Disease Recognition & Prevention
Unit 6 – Treatment Protocols That Work
Unit 7 – Solving Common Pet Problems
Unit 8 – Decoding Animal Behaviour Secrets
Unit 9 – Rehabilitation & Recovery Techniques
MODULE 2: Multi-Species Care Expertise
Unit 1 – Perfect Pet Matching & Selection
Unit 2 – Dog Care Mastery (All Breeds)
Unit 3 – Feline Care Excellence
Unit 4 – Reptile & Amphibian Expertise
Unit 5 – Aquatic Animal Care
Unit 6 – Rabbit Care Specialization
Unit 7 – Small Pet Care (Guinea Pigs & Mice)
Unit 8 – Avian Care Techniques
Unit 9 – Environmental & Welfare Standards
Don’t just take our word for it! Here’s what our students have to say.
Speak with our career advisors about your goals
Complete our straightforward online application
Study at your pace, guided by industry pros
Receive your certificate and take your first professional steps
Find answers to commonly asked questions about our courses.
Upon completion of your short pathway course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion and Certificate of Attainment. You will also receive a transcript of all the units you have completed.
Flexible learning is all about studying at a pace and in a way which best suits you. Morning, noon or night. For twenty minutes or two hours at a time. In a cafe, at home, or in a library. You can go at your own pace, set your start and finish times, and choose an environment which effectively supports your learning.
There are no set deadlines. Whilst you will have 12 months total access to your course contents, in this time you can complete your course as swiftly or slowly as you wish. That’s the freedom of flexible learning!
Whilst there are no specific age requirements, if you are under the age of 18, we will need to speak with a guardian.
You can find course fees on the course page or in the course brochure. If you have trouble locating this information contact us here and we’ll be happy to clarify this for you.
Depending on your eligibility, we offer the option of payment plans which can be as little as $30 per week (approx). Alternatively, if you wish to pay off a course cost upfront, we can discuss a discount.
See our list of payment providers. Our partners are all Australian owned and operated and hold the appropriate licences.
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