If you want to learn about animal care as a possible career choice or just for personal interest, look no further than our animal care courses.

Study animal companion services and you'll receive the training to provide animal care in a pet store, kennel, pet training or veterinary context. Study pet grooming and you’ll learn about not only grooming techniques and tools, but also different animal breeds and personalities, anatomy and health issues, handling behavioural problems, and how to establish and run a grooming business.

If you’re after a broader understanding of animals that aren’t just pets, studying zoology will help you develop an understanding of the biology of animals, including their internal functioning and interaction with their environment, and provide comprehensive knowledge in a range of zoological disciplines from animal behaviour and conservation to ecology and entomology.

Animal science also leads to many career options. Livestock production will see you studying sheep and wool science, animal health and nutrition, animal genetics and intensive animal production. Choose wildlife management and you’ll train in conservation practices surrounding feral animals and endangered species, animal nutrition, reproduction and genetics breeding. Study canine and equine management, and you’ll receive education and training in nutrition, physiology and genetics to specialise in working with companion animals.

Animal care and zoology professionals are highly sought after by research institutions, the CSIRO, government agencies, museums, zoos, marine parks, conservation organisations, stables and kennels, and the agriculture industry.

Whether for personal or professional interest, our animal care courses are available by flexible learning – so you can study when and where you want.

Career FAQs offers a range of different qualifications to suit your career goals and needs. Browse from our list of short courses, certificate iiis, certificate ivs and bachelor degrees.

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