Course Description
Have you always wanted to work with animals? The Certificate In Veterinary Assistant is a great starting point for those that are just starting out in the industry. This entry level certificate is designed to help you obtain a junior role within clinic then continue with the Advanced Certificate In Veterinary Nursing to further your career.

Job Prospects
Veterinary Assistant

​Work Placement
This course contains 280 hours of work placement
The workplace will need to provide veterinary services to animals such as veterinary clinics, veterinary hospitals as well as mobile vets.
Your work placement can be completed anywhere in the world, and you will be responsible for the costs of any travel, accommodation, insurance or any other requirements related to your work placement.

​Units of Study
Unit 1 - Animal Ethics
Unit 2 - Animal Welfare
Unit 3 - The Veterinary Industry
Unit 4 - Common Health Problems
Unit 5 - Preventative Health Care
Unit 6 - Health and Safety
Unit 7 - Animal Nursing
Unit 8 - Animal Handling
Unit 9 - Animal First Aid
Unit 10 - Animal Diseases I
Unit 11 - Animal Diseases II
Unit 12 - Fish
Unit 13 - Birds
Unit 14 - Dogs
Unit 15 - Cats
Unit 16 - Guinea Pigs
Unit 17 - Rabbits
Unit 18 - Reptiles
Unit 19 - Wildlife Wound Care

​Students Receive
Once course is complete and fees are paid in full
19 x Statement Of Attainment Certificates
1 x Certificate In Veterinary Assistant
1 x Course Transcript

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