Diploma in Veterinary Assistant & Animal Welfare
Animal Care
A course by
The Career Academy
This 100% online, industry-accredited diploma provides a strong foundation in animal care, health, and welfare, preparing students for a variety of roles supporting animal wellbeing and veterinary practices.
NZ$2,512
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Understand animal behaviour, handling, and welfare
Develop fundamental knowledge of how animals behave, their welfare requirements, and safe, ethical handling practices.
Apply practical animal care and first aid
Gain skills in basic care, safety, preventive medicine, and first aid for common companion animals.
About This Course
The Diploma in Veterinary Assistant & Animal Welfare is designed for learners seeking practical, credible skills in animal care and welfare. Covering essential care techniques, animal health, nutrition, diseases, handling, and first aid, it develops both foundational understanding and job-ready confidence. Flexible online study, industry recognition, and dedicated tutor support enable you to build knowledge step by step at your own pace. Graduates are equipped for roles in animal care, veterinary assistance, animal shelters, and more, supported by an industry-accredited Certificate of Achievement.
Course Content
- Animal behaviour, handling, and welfare principles
- Practical skills for animal care, handling, safety, and first aid
- Animal health, diseases, nutrition, and preventive care
- Animal anatomy and physiology
- Health and safety (including infection control and veterinary procedures)
- Animal behaviour and stress management
- First aid, accidents, and emergencies (animals)
- Veterinary health care and common medical interventions
- Natural health approaches and holistic animal wellness
- Recognition, management, and prevention of common animal diseases
- Welfare and wellbeing strategies, including animal protection and rescue services
- Animal science fundamentals (cellular structure, tissues, systems, reproduction)
Entry Requirements
Build towards these roles
Veterinary Nurse AssistantVeterinary ReceptionistAnimal Welfare OfficerClinic Surgery AssistantKennel HandVeterinary Laboratory AssistantRehabilitation Support WorkerVeterinary Practice Support OfficerAnimal Care TechnicianShelter Veterinary AssistantDog Groomer
The Career Academy is here to transform your future. As an internationally recognised online education provider, they partner with industry to deliver courses that are practical, flexible, and designed to get results. With expert tutors, a 4.8/5 star student rating, and graduates in New Zealand, Australia, Ireland and the UK, The Career Academy has already helped over 25,000 learners each year gain the skills, confidence, and qualifications to take their next step. You could be next.
