Animal Studies

Gemma Olsen is passionate about nurturing the human-animal bond to help others. It led her to enrol in Box Hill Institute’s diploma course for Applied Science Animal Technology. She loved the experience so much, she returned to teach. Gemma went on to earn a Bachelor of Psychology at Monash University and a Master of Teaching at Swinburne University. She now runs an animal-assisted education and therapy business.

Completing her Veterinary Nurse placement at Our Vet in South Morang, Jess said, “I am very lucky that my workplace supervisor is very easy to work with and very supportive of my study. I was very surprised when I received the email regarding my nomination. I still don’t believe that I won and I am truly honoured to be given the award.”