Studying a TAFE SA Veterinary and Animal Care course will prepare you for a career in a veterinary practice, pet shop, animal welfare and much more.
Depending on the course you choose, you will learn a variety of skills during your study, which may include:
- general animal care
- working in the animal care industry
- animal first aid
- animal handling
- assisting with surgery
- performing biological laboratory procedures
- providing advice regarding companion, production and aquatic animals
- veterinary reception
- clinical pathology techniques
- coordinating theatre routines
- capturing and restraining animals.
Employment
There are a many prospects available for graduates in these areas including the opportunity to work in veterinary practices, pet shops, boarding kennels, animal welfare organisations, and in the biomedical area. The Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing is the national qualification for Veterinary Nurses. The Diploma of Animal Technology provides graduates with opportunities to work in biotechnical research and production, teaching facilities, zoos and wildlife parks