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Welcoming new staff

We would like to offer a warm welcome to Dr. Georgia Priest who has joined the Veterinary Nursing training team!

 

Horse Care Courses

We are now offering Certificate III in Horse Care and Certificate IV in Equine Care Courses.

 

Veterinary Nursing Courses

We are excited to announce that we now offer Certificate IV and Diploma courses in Veterinary Nursing!

We are privileged to have Dr. Sandra Ann Baxendell continue at Brisbane College of Australia as the Veterinary Nursing and Animal Technology trainer with over 30 years of knowledge-based management work in the animal industry.

 

Veterinary Nursing

 

Veterinary Nursing course

 

ACM40418 Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

This qualification reflects the role of a veterinary nurse who works under the supervision of a registered veterinarian to provide nursing care to animals, to support veterinarians to carry out medical and surgical procedures, and to support clients to maintain health of animals.

The Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing requires access to patients (animals), clients, medical and surgical cases, veterinary staff, and practice policies and procedures.

This qualification provides a pathway to work in the animal science field such as a veterinary nurse, animal attendant or practice manager. 

This course consists of 21 units of competency.

Entry Requirements:

  • Domestic Students: Hold a Certificate II in Animal Care or Certificate III or higher in an animal science discipline
  • International Students: IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) and high school certificate and hold a Certificate II in Animal Care or Certificate III in an animal science discipline

Duration: 

78 weeks or 2 years (Including the Certificate II in Animal Care)

Work Placement: 

240 hours work placement is required to fullfil the requirements for this course

 

 


ACM50219 Diploma of Veterinary Nursing

This qualification reflects the role of a senior veterinary nurse who works under the supervision of a registered veterinarian, to provide leadership to staff and advanced nursing care for animals including applying specialist skills and in-depth knowledge to patient assessment, care and management within a veterinary workplace.

The Diploma of Veterinary Nursing requires access and regular exposure to patients (animals), clients, consults, medical and surgical cases, veterinary staff, nursing, and practice policies and procedures.

This qualification provides a pathway to work in the animal science field such as a veterinary nurse, animal attendant or practice manager. 

This course consists of 9 units of competency.

Entry Requirements:

  • Domestic Students: Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
  • International Students: IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) and high school certificate/highest level of qualification and Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

Duration: 

40 weeks or 3 years (Including the Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing)

Work Placement: 

240 hours work placement is required to fullfil the requirements for this course

 

 

 

 

 

2025 Course Starting Dates

3 February  28 April  28 July 13 October

 

 

 

 

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