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Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

  • Certificate

Turn your love for animals into a rewarding career as a veterinary nurse or animal welfare worker with this qualification.Learn the skills to work effectively in a veterinary practice, providing care to a wide variety of animals, assisting with surgery preparation and procedures, performing...

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Course Code
ACM40418, 0101518
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Fees
$14,630 per year / $16,204 total
International Fees
$14,630 per year / $16,204 total

About this course

Turn your love for animals into a rewarding career as a veterinary nurse or animal welfare worker with this qualification.

Learn the skills to work effectively in a veterinary practice, providing care to a wide variety of animals, assisting with surgery preparation and procedures, performing pathology and imaging procedures, providing post surgery care and advice, and workplace safety and health.

Throughout this course, you'll benefit from access to an on-campus veterinary clinic, complete with surgery facilities. This clinic is open to staff, students and the public. The clinic provides an opportunity for you to participate in practical training and exposure to a range of animals with various medical and surgical conditions. This practical training will allow you to develop your skills and knowledge in a safe and supported environment and prepare you for industry placements.

Entry requirements

  • An IELTS score (academic) of 6.0 with no band score less than 5.0 or equivalent.

  • Completion of ACM30122 Certificate III in Animal Care Services is required for entry into this course.

Please view Admission requirements for your country of origin.

Study locations

Bentley

Geraldton

Career pathways

Career opportunities
  • Animal Carer
  • Animal Welfare Worker
  • Veterinary Nurse
  • Veterinary Surgical Assistant
Career opportunities
  • Animal Carer
  • Animal Welfare Worker
  • Veterinary Nurse
  • Veterinary Surgical Assistant
  • Animal Carer
  • Animal Welfare Worker
  • Veterinary Nurse
  • Veterinary Surgical Assistant
  • Course structure

    To achieve this qualification, students must demonstrate competency in 21 units. These 21 are comprised of 17 core units and 4 elective units. Elective units listed below have been selected in consultation with industry.

    Students who enrol into this qualification will be eligible for credit transfer of the units that they have already achieved. Fees paid by international students are set on a commercial basis and are paid as a whole of course fee - no refund will apply to credit transfers. Please refer to your letter of Offer for detailed duration and costings for your enrolment.

    Core units
      National ID
      Unit title
    • ACMGAS307
      Identify animal anatomy and physiology for animal care work
    • ACMGAS308
      Communicate effectively with clients and team members
    • ACMINF301
      Comply with infection control policies and procedures in animal care work
    • ACMVET202
      Carry out daily practice routines
    • ACMVET401
      Coordinate veterinary reception duties
    • ACMVET402
      Apply imaging routines
    • ACMVET403
      Perform clinical pathology procedures
    • ACMVET404
      Perform practice office procedures
    • ACMVET405
      Coordinate and perform surgical nursing routines
    • ACMVET406
      Nurse animals
    • ACMVET407
      Carry out medical nursing routines
    • ACMVET408 Provide nutritional advice and support for animals
    • ACMVET409 Provide specific animal care advice
    • ACMVET410 Carry out veterinary dental nursing procedures
    • ACMVET413 Prepare for anaesthesia and monitor animal anaesthesia and analgesia
    • ACMVET416 Assist with the preparation of veterinary drugs and poisons
    • ACMWHS301 Contribute to workplace health and safety processes
    Elective units
      National ID
      Unit title
    • ACMBEH301 Identify behaviours and interact safely with animals
    • ACMGEN304 Promote positive wellbeing in self and others in animal care workplaces
    • ACMSPE302 Provide basic care of birds
    • ACMSPE305 Provide basic care of domestic cats