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Veterinary Nursing (Certificate IV)
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Program Details
Provides students with the skills and knowledge to assist veterinarians in the treatment and care of animals needing medical and/or surgical attention and to carry out reception duties. Students assist surgical operations, take blood tests and x-rays and prepare medicines prescribed by the vet. The college has its own veterinary clinic where all the practical training is undertaken.

Summary

Program Summary
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Duration (depends on entry & exit point):	1 year full-time study
Study Location(s) Available:	Bentley
College(s):	Swan TAFE
Approximate Tuition Costs:	A$11,000 per year
Commencement/Intake Availability:	February only
Other Study Costs (paid to College upon start):	There is a material fee of A$350 per semester. A textbook is also required which costs A$170.

Download our Subject handbook (PDF) of all Animal Studies courses.

Qualifications Available in this Program (depending on your entry & exit points)

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

General Entry Requirements and Pre-requisites

Entry into the Certificate IV requires the equivalent of Australian Year 12 with passes in Maths, Science and English or completion of the Cert III in Companion Animal Services.

For Yr 10-11 and Yr 12 academic equivalence, please refer to the Entry Requirements Summary (PDF) for your relevant country. This also details the normal English proficiency standard needed.

What You'll Learn in This Course

This qualification provides students with the practical skills and knowledge to assist veterinarians in the treatment and care of animals needing medical and/or surgical attention and to carry out reception duties.

Career Outcomes

Successful completion of this course allows graduates to become a Veterinary Nurse which assist in all aspects of duties carried out by veterinary surgeons. They can be employed for reception duties or as surgical or general assistants to a veterinary surgeon.

Further Study & University Options

Contact the College for details.

Additional Program Costs (paid directly to the College)

There is a material fee of A$350 per semester. A textbook is also required which costs A$170.

Detailed Course & Unit Information

These courses consist of required units and a broad choice of elective units allowing students to specialise in certain areas. A sample program structure and unit outline is available in the Subject handbook (PDF).

Other General Study Information

For further information about studying at TAFE WA please see our TAFE Colleges section or find out about the application process by clicking on:

Student Profile

Student: Sophie Lagane - Mauritius

Course: Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

Where: Swan TAFE - Bentley

"I am really enjoying my course as it is very interesting and the teachers are exceptional and put me at ease. They help me whenever I have difficulties. Perth is a great place to live, the people are nice and the climate is beautiful."

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