New Zealand Certificate in Animal Healthcare Assisting (Level 4) (Rural Animal Healthcare)
Farming
A course by
SIT
A comprehensive one-year certificate equipping graduates with the practical and theoretical skills to assist veterinarians and healthcare professionals in rural animal healthcare environments.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Telford Campus, Telford
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Handle and restrain rural animal patients
Apply an understanding of animal behaviour and welfare principles to handle and restrain rural animal patients with minimal stress.
Maintain hygiene and infection control
Utilise hygiene and infection control techniques to prepare, maintain, and clean rural animal healthcare environments.
Monitor animal health and provide supportive care
Monitor the well-being of rural animal patients and provide necessary supportive care using knowledge of animal health.
What You're Signing Up For
This programme provides students with skills and knowledge to assist veterinarians in large animal and mixed practice clinics, specifically within rural environments. Graduates will develop the competencies needed for animal care, clinical assistance, emergency procedures, and effective practice in rural veterinary settings. Coursework includes both classroom learning and a substantial practicum component, preparing graduates for a wide range of support roles in the animal healthcare sector.
Course Content
- Rural Animal Health and Hygiene
- Rural Animal Clinical Assistance
- Rural Animal Preparation for Practice
- Rural Animal Practicum (1 & 2)
- Rural Animal Professionalism and Infection Control
- Rural Animal Anatomy and Physiology
- Rural Animal Husbandry and Behaviour
What you need to know first
40 credits at NCEA Level 1, including 10 Literacy credits and 10 Numeracy credits
or a relevant qualification at NZQF Level 2 or above
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Agriculture
Animal Healthcare
Veterinary
Future employment opportunities might be
Rural Animal Healthcare Assistant
Veterinary Clinic Animal Support Worker
Rural Animal Technician under supervision