The Animal Academy
Certificate lll Animal Care Services
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)The Certificate III in Animal Care Services is designed as a general industry qualification to prepare students to embark on a career as an animal carer. The Animal Academy focuses learning around the requirements of a kennel hand in animal care facilities or veterinary nurse assistant in a veterinary practice. As a student with The Animal Academy, you will be placed into specific handpicked animal care facilities and Veterinary practices*, to build your animal handling skills, gain a sound knowledge of caring for animals and carry out routine work activities within clearly defined guidelines and supervision within the facilities. Special focus is placed on maintaining infection control and health and safety within the work place, as well as basic care of animals, behaviour, welfare and enrichment. This is the small animal elective stream and focuses on various domestic small animals or exotics/wildlife.
Delivery mode
The Animal Academy offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Unit 7, 51 Forsyth Street O'Connor
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Certificate lll Animal Care Services will prepare you for the following roles.
Animal Attendant
An Animal Attendant works with animals to ensure their needs are met while in their care. You’ll make sure animals have proper nutrition and fresh...
Kennel Attendant
A career as a Kennel Attendant can be a lot of fun but it’s also hard work. You’ll look after pet dogs staying in a boarding kennel while their own...
Kennel Hand
A Kennel Hand attends to the daily duties involved in operating a boarding kennel. Your role might involve cleaning enclosures for dogs to stay in,...
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...
Cattery Attendant
A Cattery Attendant works in a cattery facility looking after domestic cats while their owners are away. Your daily duties will involve feeding and...
Animal Control Officer
An Animal Control Officer helps to enforce laws relating to the treatment of animals. You might have to help capture animals that are lost or have...
Apprentice Animal Trainer
An Apprentice Animal Trainer works with dogs and other animals to modify their behaviour or teach them to follow commands. You might work with one...
Assistant Dog Trainer
An Assistant Dog Trainer uses a range of training strategies to get dogs to follow commands or do specific duties. You might also work with dogs to...
Sheep Shearer
A Sheep Shearer removes wool from sheep. You might use machine shears or hand held blades and you may be responsible for maintaining your shearing...
Wool Worker
A Wool Worker carries out various duties in a shearing shed to make sure operations are running smoothly. You may have to get sheep ready for shear...
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...
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...
Animal Welfare Officer
An Animal Welfare Officer ensures the humane treatment and welfare of animals. You might work in animal shelters, government agencies, or animal we...
Animal Health Officer
An Animal Health Officer monitors and promotes the health and well-being of animals. You might work in government agencies, agricultural facilities...
Animal Technician
An Animal Technician cares for animals used in facilities such as research laboratories or agricultural facilities. You might monitor animal health...
Veterinary Surgeon
A Veterinary Surgeon diagnoses and treats medical conditions in animals. You might work in veterinary clinics, animal hospitals, or shelters. Veter...
About The Animal Academy
Based in Western Australia just out of the vibrant port of Fremantle, just 15 minutes drive from Perth city centre. The Animal Academy was born from a humble desire to produce highly trained and skilled animal assistants and veterinary nurses, with the focus on preparing excellent graduates that are sought after by industry.
