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About the course

About the course

Look no further if you are dreaming of an opportunity to pursue a career in the animal care industry, enhanced with access to unmatched industry practical experience at both RSPCA Burwood and our Elgar campus.

Complete our 16 week animal care course and gain the skills and knowledge required to provide the best care for companion and farm animals. You'll gain the hands on experience and job readiness required to work in veterinary clinics, animal shelters, boarding facilities, pet stores, and a wide range of other animal related businesses.

This course is the perfect fit for you if you:

  • are passionate about caring for animals and helping their owners
  • have good communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
  • enjoy working with teams of people
  • enjoy practical/manual work

This course will enhance your knowledge in areas such as:

  • animal health
  • animal first aid
  • animal behaviour
  • nutrition
  • hygiene
  • enrichment
  • customer service

Practical experience will involve working hands on with a variety of animals including dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and other small mammals.

We deliver this course in partnership with the RSPCA. You will be taught and assessed by experienced and knowledgeable teaching staff from both Box Hill Institute and RSPCA Burwood.

You will attend classes at both RSPCA Burwood and at Box Hill Elgar Campus which includes a combination of face to face and virtual teaching sessions.

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