Certificate in Dog Psychology, Behaviour & Training and Diploma in Veterinary Assistant & Animal Welfare
Animal Care
A course by
The Career Academy
Gain an industry-recognised qualification in dog psychology, animal behaviour and veterinary assistance. Learn animal care, dog training principles and animal welfare practices in an accredited, online bundle course, suitable for work in animal care settings.
NZ$3,679
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Understand animal behaviour and psychology
Gain comprehensive knowledge of canine senses, behaviour, communication, and training principles, including the management of behavioural issues.
Carry out basic veterinary assistant duties
Learn the core tasks of a veterinary assistant including animal handling, safety, emergency first aid, and support for animal rehabilitation.
About This Course
This bundle course covers fundamental care techniques for animals including dogs, cats, rabbits and birds, together with dog psychology, behaviour and basic veterinary assistance. It includes modules on veterinary health, animal anatomy, disease and emergency care, as well as practical dog training and animal welfare principles. The programme is taught fully online, with access to tutor support and professional career coaching, preparing you for roles in animal care and welfare organisations across New Zealand.
Course Content
- Canine psychology and behaviour
- Dog training principles and obedience
- Understanding canine behavioural development and disorders
- Animal care basics for dogs, cats, rabbits and birds
- Animal anatomy and physiology
- Animal husbandry
- Common diseases of domestic animals
- Animal first aid and emergency care
- Animal behaviour, stress management and rehabilitation
- Preventive care and parasite management
- Animal health, vaccination and nutrition
- Animal welfare and wellbeing
- Welfare and protection/rescue services
- Holistic and natural approaches to animal health
Build towards these roles
Animal Behaviour TechnicianVeterinary Nurse AssistantDog TrainerAnimal Welfare OfficerVeterinary ReceptionistClinical AssistantAnimal Rehabilitation Support WorkerAnimal Care TechnicianShelter Veterinary AssistantCanine Behaviour Support WorkerDog Groomer
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