Do you love animals? Take the first step towards your career as a veterinary nurse.

At the end of this course you will be able to assist a veterinarian to care for animals and perform a range of surgical routines in veterinary clinics. Learn to perform theatre routines, nurse animals, take blood tests and x-rays and prepare prescriptions.

• Location:
  Werribee
• Faculty:
  Faculty of Workforce Development
• School:
  School of Sport & Science
• Study mode:
  Full Time and Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  Class Contact, On campus, Industry, On-line, Working in the Workplace, E-learning, Traineeship and Burst Mode
• Course code:
  ACM40410
• Duration:
  1 year
• This information is for Australian residents.
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How to apply

• veterinary nurse

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

This qualification is the industry qualification for persons operating as veterinary nurses within veterinary clinics. Candidates should expect that access to a veterinary clinic whilst undertaking study for this qualification will be essential for meeting assessment requirements. Access may be through either paid employment or substantial periods of work placement or work experience blocks.

• Nursing Animals

  Unit code

  ACMVET406A

• Carry Out Medical Nursing Routines

  Unit code

  ACMVET407A

• Assist With Surgery Preparation

  Unit code

  ACMVET203A

• Carry Out Surgical Nursing Routines

  Unit code

  ACMVET405A

• Carry Out VET Nursing Dental Procedures

  Unit code

  ACMVET410A

• Coordinate and Perform Theatre Routines

  Unit code

  ACMVET408A

• Source Information for Animal Care Needs

  Unit code

  ACMGAS208A

• Provide Specific Animal Care Advice

  Unit code

  ACMVET409A

• Provide Basic Care of Birds

  Unit code

  ACMSPE302A

• Provide Basic Care of Non-Venomous Reptiles

  Unit code

  ACMSPE311A

• Apply Imaging Routines

  Unit code

  ACMVET402A

• Perform Clinical Pathology Procedures

  Unit code

  ACMVET403A

• Participate in Workplace Communication

  Unit code

  ACMGAS202A

• Coordinate Patient Admission and Discharge

  Unit code

  ACMVET401A

• Carry Out VET Nursing Reception Duties

  Unit code

  ACMVET201A

• Perform Clinical Office Procedures

  Unit code

  ACMVET404A

• Contribute to OHS Processes

  Unit code

  ACMOHS301A

• Comply With Infection Control Policies and Procedures in Animal Work

  Unit code

  ACMINF301A

• Carry Out Daily Clinic Routines

  Unit code

  ACMVET202A

• Feed and Water Animals

  Unit code

  ACMGAS204A

• Assist in Health Care of Animals

  Unit code

  ACMGAS205A

• Provide Training Advice to Companion Animal Owners

  Unit code

  ACMCAS409A

• Provide Companion Animal Hydro-Bathing Services

  Unit code

  ACMCAS307A

A total of twenty three ( 23) units of competency must be achieved to successfully complete this qualification; nineteen ( 19) core units and f our ( 4) elective units.

• TAFE: NA
• Year 12: Successful Completion of VCE or equivalent
• International: NA
• Mature: Relevant Industry Experience as assessed by the University; After achieving ACM30110 Certificate III in Animal Studies, or ACM30310 Certificate III in Captive Animals, or ACM30410 Certificate III in Companion Animal Services