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Certificate in Animal Care

$595.00

Caring for all creatures great and small

If you have a great passion for animals and their well being, then this course will suit you down to the ground. It’s a course where you’ll gain vital skills and a real knowledge of how to provide the best care for companion animals. Whether you’re currently working with animals, looking to work with animals in the future, or simply love animals and want to provide them with the best care possible; then this is the ideal course to take.

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Course Duration

~140 Hours
 | 6 Months Access
Study at your own pace – students generally complete one module per-week. See our free course guide for detailed duration information.

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I’ve gone from working in a pathology office to now hanging out with some super cute dogs!’ Janet’s journey is far from over, and she has big plans to take her career even further. Ultimately, she hopes to help expand her friend’s business to include mobile grooming, a must-have for many clients in today’s busy world.

CAREER BENEFITS

  • Get a greater understanding of Animal Health Care
  • Learn 100% online, at your own pace
  • Receive unlimited support from our experienced tutors. 

COURSE CONTENTS

The Certificate in Animal Care comprises the following 10 modules;

  1. Introduction to Animal Care
  2. Anatomy and Physiology
  3. Husbandry of Dogs
  4. Husbandry of Other Species
  5. Common Diseases of Dogs
  6. Common Diseases of Other Species
  7. First Aid, Accidents and Emergencies
  8. Handling and Safety
  9. Veterinary Health Care and Procedures
  10. Training and Behaviour

We donate a portion of all course proceeds to the SPCA

  • The Career Academy (TCA) is a proud SPCA Business Supporter
  • SPCA helps protect over 33,000 animals in New Zealand every year
  • TCA donates a portion of all course proceeds to the SPCA, with the funds going towards supporting their mission of helping animals who are sick, injured, abused or vulnerable.
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    There are no entry requirements or pre-requisites to enrol into this course. You can enrol online directly by selecting your course and clicking on “Enrol Now” and follow the prompts. Alternatively, you can enrol over the phone with our friendly student advisors. Give them a call on 0800 342 829 or email them at info@careeracademy.co.nz

    This course takes approximately 140 hours, and you’ll have up to 6 months to complete. Study in your own time, at your own pace. Most of The Career Academy courses are designed so that you do one module a week. But if life gets busy you can take longer and even apply for a course extension if you need more time.

    Upon the completion of this course, you can obtain a job as a Coach or Counsellor. These jobs in New Zealand earn approximately $49,663 per year but can be as high as $53,500 per year. (Payscale)

    Contact a friendly student advisor on 0800 342 829 to find out about potential career outcomes and see where our courses can take you. Employers also constantly approach The Career Academy looking for students and employers also advertise jobs in the Career Centre (available once you enrol). You’ll also receive a FREE CV review.

    This qualification is Internationally recognised. Our qualifications are highly sought after by employers around the world and accredited by global industry bodies such as ICOES.

    Your course is delivered through our online learning platform, which you can access from any web browser 24/7 to work whenever and wherever you want. You can also interact with your tutors and other students within the learning environment. Online learning allows you to make the best use of your time and puts all the necessary resources at your fingertips. There are no set course start dates; you can start whenever you are ready, and your tutors and student services will check in on your progress and help you every step of the way.

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    Absolutely! You’ve got an 7-day cooling off period (or trial period) at the start of your course. Take that time to look through all your learning material and get a feel for online learning. If you decide the course isn’t for you within the trial period, you’ll get a full money back guarantee*.

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