Charles Sturt University
Bachelor of Veterinary Technology
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationGive yourself the best start to your career as a veterinary technician with our Bachelor of Veterinary Technology from Charles Sturt University. Working in animal care is the perfect fusion of passion, skill and knowledge. This vet tech degree – a dual qualification offered in partnership with GOTAFE – enhances them all.
You can study your veterinary technology degree online part-time or on campus, either full-time or part-time. Whichever you choose, you'll gain all the veterinary technician skills you need – from ways of handling animals to animal pharmacology and veterinary anaesthesia. So when you graduate you'll be ready to grasp any number of vet tech job opportunities with confidence, whether in urban and regional veterinary surgeries and clinics, diagnostic labs, zoos, horse or cattle studs, feedlots or livestock enterprises.
Please note: The online study option for this course is only available part-time.
Delivery mode
Charles Sturt University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
- Boorooma Street, North Wagga, NSW
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- Completed Year 12 (ATAR optional) with ATAR 70.00 or equivalent
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Veterinary Technology will prepare you for the following roles.
Animal Technician
An Animal Technician cares for animals used in facilities such as research laboratories or agricultural facilities. You might monitor animal health...
Veterinary Technician
A Veterinary Technician assists veterinarians in the care and treatment of animals. You might work in veterinary clinics, animal hospitals, or rese...
Veterinary Technologist
A Veterinary Technologist provides advanced medical support in the care and treatment of animals. You might work in veterinary clinics, animal hosp...
Equine Veterinary Nurse
An Equine Veterinary Nurse works in a veterinary facility but specialises in the care of horses. Your role will be varied but could involve assisti...
Veterinary Nurse
A Veterinary Nurse assists with many of the daily operations at a veterinary surgery. You might have to help veterinarians while they treat an anim...
Animal Shelter Manager
An Animal Shelter Manager oversees the daily operations at a facility for animals that are in need of care. You’ll care for animals until permanent...
Animal Management Officer
An Animal Management Officer works with animals that have been lost, abandoned or mistreated. You’ll usually work for a local council and you may h...
Animal Trainer
An Animal Trainer teaches animals to follow commands and show expected behaviours when required. You might be training working dogs, assistance ani...
Animal Behaviourist
An Animal Behaviourist assesses problem behaviours in animals and works with owners to find a solution. You might observe animals to understand why...
Veterinary Emergency Nurse
A Veterinary Emergency Nurse assists with the treatment of animals in emergency situations such as an accident or a life threatening medical condit...
Veterinarian
A Veterinarian treats animals for illnesses, injuries and other health concerns. You might specialise in a particular type of animal such as domest...
Veterinary Surgeon
A Veterinary Surgeon diagnoses and treats medical conditions in animals. You might work in veterinary clinics, animal hospitals, or shelters. Veter...
About Charles Sturt University
We're committed to advancing higher education and research opportunities for the people of regional Australia. We bring strength and learning back to our regions and together, we make this a world worth living in.
We're improving economic and social wellbeing and creating sustainable ecosystems for future generations.
As Australia's leading regional university, we also promote social justice and human rights for First Nations Australians. We do this both within our regions and across Australia.
