Animal Welfare and Veterinary Courses

Horse Trainer Horse Riding Instructor Veterinary Nurse Wildlife Carer Zoo Keeper Wildlife Rehabilitator Animal Control Officer Stable Hand Trainee Farrier Racing Cadet Steward

Study areas

Animal Care

Gain practical skills to work in kennels or catteries, providing love, grooming, and safety to animals.

Career opportunities Pet Groomer Animal Attendant Kennel Hand Cattery Attendant Kennel Attendant Wildlife Carer Zoo Keeper Animal Technician Zoologist Ecologist Wildlife Conservator Wildlife Rehabilitator Animal Welfare Officer Livestock Manager Wildlife Biologist View all

Animal Control and Regulation

Discover courses in animal control and regulation, essential for maintaining safety and compliance in local communities.

Career opportunities Animal Control Officer Animal Shelter Attendant Animal Shelter Manager Animal Management Officer Wildlife Management Officer Animal Welfare Officer Wildlife Officer View all

Animal Training

These nationally recognised qualifications will teach you the finer points of animal behaviour and refine your skills in behaviour correction.

Career opportunities Apprentice Animal Trainer Assistant Dog Trainer Animal Trainer Animal Behaviourist Dog Trainer View all

Equine

Courses cover all facets of horse handling, behaviour and nutrition — as well as horse riding confidence and advanced coaching techniques.

Career opportunities Stable Hand Stable Manager Trainee Farrier Farrier Track Rider Racing Cadet Steward Horse Trainer Jockey Horse Breeding Assistant Horse Riding Instructor View all

Veterinary

Qualifications to prepare you for work at the vet clinic as a veterinary nurse or vet’s assistant.

Career opportunities Equine Veterinary Nurse Veterinary Nurse Veterinary Emergency Nurse Veterinarian Animal Scientist Animal Health Officer Animal Nutritionist Veterinary Technician Veterinary Technologist Veterinary Scientist Wildlife Veterinarian Veterinary Pathologist Veterinary Surgeon View all

Popular education and training courses

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
AMP80215

Graduate Diploma of Agribusiness
On Campus
12 months
$25,000
  • Completed Diploma (AQF Level 5) or above relevant to an agrifood industry OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
Supply Chain Manager Operations Manager Agricultural Manager
Farm Manager Agricultural Consultant Agricultural Economist Livestock Manager
+ 4 more
  • Completed Diploma (AQF Level 5) or above relevant to an agrifood industry OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
Supply Chain Manager Operations Manager Agricultural Manager Farm Manager Agricultural Consultant Agricultural Economist Livestock Manager + 4 more
AHC40122

Certificate IV in Agriculture
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
6 - 30 months
$0 - $19,124
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farm Manager Station Manager Livestock Manager
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farm Manager Station Manager Livestock Manager
AHC51422

Diploma of Agribusiness Management
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $17,113
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Livestock Manager Station Manager Dairy Farm Manager
Agribusiness Manager Farm Manager
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Livestock Manager Station Manager Dairy Farm Manager Agribusiness Manager Farm Manager + 2 more
AHC50122

Diploma of Agriculture
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
9 - 24 months
$0 - $20,100
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farm Manager Dairy Farm Manager Station Manager
Farmer Seed Technician Livestock Manager
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farm Manager Dairy Farm Manager Station Manager Farmer Seed Technician Livestock Manager + 3 more
RGR40221

Certificate IV in Racing (Jockey)
Traineeship
12 months
Unavailable
  • Completed Certificate III in Racing (Trackwork Rider) or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
Stable Hand Track Rider Jockey
  • Completed Certificate III in Racing (Trackwork Rider) or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
Stable Hand Track Rider Jockey
RGR40118

Certificate IV in Racing (Racehorse Trainer)
Traineeship
18 months
Unavailable
  • Completed Certificate III in Racing (Driving Stablehand) or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Completed Certificate III in Racing (Stablehand) or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Completed Certificate III in Racing (Trackwork Rider) or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
Horse Trainer Track Rider Stable Manager
  • Completed Certificate III in Racing (Driving Stablehand) or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Completed Certificate III in Racing (Stablehand) or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Completed Certificate III in Racing (Trackwork Rider) or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
Horse Trainer Track Rider Stable Manager
RGR30518

Certificate III in Racing (Trackwork Rider)
Traineeship
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Track Rider
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Track Rider
RGR20221

Certificate II in Racing Industry
On Campus, Traineeship
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Track Rider Stable Manager Stable Hand
Groundskeeper Racehorse Groom
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Track Rider Stable Manager Stable Hand Groundskeeper Racehorse Groom + 2 more
CPP30119

Certificate III in Urban Pest Management
Blended, On Campus
12 - 18 months
$0 - $4,295
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Control Officer Sales Representative Pest Controller
Pest Control Technician Environmental Health Officer Building Inspector
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Control Officer Sales Representative Pest Controller Pest Control Technician Environmental Health Officer Building Inspector + 3 more
AMP31116

Certificate III in Meat Processing (Livestock Handling)
Blended
24 months
$4,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Meat Packer Livestock Handler Animal Welfare Officer
Abattoir Labourer Meat Inspector
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Meat Packer Livestock Handler Animal Welfare Officer Abattoir Labourer Meat Inspector + 2 more
ACM50219

Diploma of Veterinary Nursing
On Campus
9 - 12 months
$5,900 - $6,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Veterinary Nurse Veterinary Emergency Nurse Animal Health Officer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Veterinary Nurse Veterinary Emergency Nurse Animal Health Officer
ACM40818

Certificate IV in Farriery
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
3 - 4 years
$0 - $29,521
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Rehabilitation Assistant Farrier Trainee Farrier
Horse Breeding Assistant Stable Hand
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Rehabilitation Assistant Farrier Trainee Farrier Horse Breeding Assistant Stable Hand + 2 more
ACM40418

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $21,546
  • Completed Certificate III (AQF Level 3) or above in an animal science discipline OR
  • Completed Certificate II in Animal Studies or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
Veterinary Nurse Equine Veterinary Nurse Veterinary Emergency Nurse
Practice Veterinary Nurse Veterinary Technician
+ 2 more
  • Completed Certificate III (AQF Level 3) or above in an animal science discipline OR
  • Completed Certificate II in Animal Studies or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
Veterinary Nurse Equine Veterinary Nurse Veterinary Emergency Nurse Practice Veterinary Nurse Veterinary Technician + 2 more
ACM30219

Certificate III in Animal Technology
On Campus
6 months
$5,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Technician
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Technician
ACM20221

Certificate II in Horse Care
Blended, On Campus, Online
10 - 12 months
$0 - $2,999
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Horse Breeding Assistant Racing Cadet Steward Trainee Farrier
Stable Hand
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Horse Breeding Assistant Racing Cadet Steward Trainee Farrier Stable Hand + 1 more
RGR10118

Certificate I in Racing
Online
12 weeks
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Stable Hand Kennel Hand Racing Cadet Steward
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Stable Hand Kennel Hand Racing Cadet Steward
SIS30521

Certificate III in Sport Coaching (Equestrian)
Online
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Horse Trainer Racehorse Groom Horse Riding Instructor
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Horse Trainer Racehorse Groom Horse Riding Instructor
SIS40321

Certificate IV in Sport Coaching (Equestrian)
Online
18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Horse Riding Instructor Racing Cadet Steward Farrier
Trainee Farrier Sports Coach Program Coordinator Stable Manager
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Horse Riding Instructor Racing Cadet Steward Farrier Trainee Farrier Sports Coach Program Coordinator Stable Manager + 4 more
ACM50119

Diploma of Animal Technology
On Campus, Online
12 - 18 months
$8,750 - $19,595
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Technician Animal Welfare Officer Animal Health Officer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Technician Animal Welfare Officer Animal Health Officer
ACM40122

Certificate IV in Animal Regulation and Management
Distance
18 months
$8,850
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Management Officer Park Ranger Animal Control Officer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animal Management Officer Park Ranger Animal Control Officer
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What type of course is right for me?

Vocational Education and Training

VET is designed to teach you workplace knowledge and practical learning to ensure you are job-ready in the skills employers need.

VET courses are nationally recognised and delivered by Registered Training Organisations (RTO).

  • Job-ready skills
  • Nationally recognised qualification
  • Shorter course durations
  • Lower entry requirements

Higher Education

Higher education is focused on academic and theoretical studies and can lead to a broad range of professional careers.

Higher education courses are nationally recognised and delivered by universities.

 

  • Broad career options
  • Nationally recognised qualification
  • Longer course durations
  • Higher entry requirements

Industry Training

Industry training is designed with direct input from industry experts and employers, ensuring the content is relevant to current job market trends.

Industry courses do not lead to a formal qualification but many offer industry recognised certifications.

  • Specialised skills
  • Industry recognised
  • Shorter course durations
  • Lower entry requirements

Further reading

Most popular animal welfare and veterinary courses

12th April 2022

How to start a career in Veterinary Nursing

7th September 2021

The Comprehensive Guide to Completing a VET Qualification at School

3rd February 2022

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