From farm animals to domesticated pets, animals are highly integrated into our different environments and must be taken care of to maintain a proper life balance. Through the Department of Animal Sciences, students can earn an Animal Health Technology (AHT) Diploma and prepare for fulfilling careers working with and caring for animals. As part of a collaborative partnership with the University of Lethbridge, AHT Diploma graduates can transfer into a Post-Diploma Bachelor of Arts or Post-Diploma Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Studies) program, provided they have a 2.5 grade point average or higher.

A total of 180 credits are required to achieve a full award. Examples include: Understand and promote animal health Manage animal accommodation Understand animal anatomy and physiology Plan and monitor animal feeding

Do you want to share your love of animals with others, bringing the unique benefits of human-animal interaction into the lives of those that need it most? Do you want an education that spans the breadth of animal-assisted therapy, education, and activities (AAT/E/A)?

This Animal Technology course exciting the one-year course prepares you to work as a veterinary nursing assistant in a vet clinic. In this job, you'll work in a team environment assisting vets and vet nurses. You'll care for animal patients and assist with anaesthesia, surgery and preparation, and diagnostics.

This program will give you a qualification as an Animal Healthcare Assistant to support vet doctors and nursing professionals in clinical veterinary practice. You'll learn about animal communication and behavior, husbandry and hygiene, handling and restraints, infection control, interpersonal relationships, and clinical effectiveness.

Kickstart your career in the animal care industry with this entry-level course. This qualification will qualify you to provide care for animals in kennels, catteries, animal shelters, sanctuaries, and veterinary clinics. According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, the number of people working as animal attendants and trainers is expected to grow strongly in the future. There are likely to be around 12,000 job openings in this growing occupation over the next five years.

The Higher National Certificate in Animal Management provides a good foundation for those students who have a real passion for working with animals and aims to prepare participants for employment at supervisory level jobs within the industry.

At UCOL Animal Technology of Te Pūkenga, you will discover the rich rewards of working with animals. Upon completion of this program, you will be able to provide assistance to veterinarians and veterinary nurses in a companion animal practice or continue your studies with the New Zealand Diploma in Vet Nursing Level 6.

Do you dream of a career caring for animals? With our Animal Studies course, you will achieve the skills and knowledge necessary to care for a range of animals.

Choosing a course in Animal Care, Equine & Land Based industries opens up hundreds of career opportunities for you. Whether your dream job is working in a veterinary practice or as a Park Ranger, discover more opportunities with Kirklees College.

This course is the ideal starting point if you’ve always dreamed of working with animals. You will learn how to care for animals in a range of environments and gain an understanding of the animal care industry, its products and services.

Learn the professional skills necessary to understand the behaviours and enhance welfare of a broad collection of animals, from domestic pets to exotic birds and reptiles. Learning will be through a combination of classroom-based and practical workshops, utilising the fully equipped animal care unit. There will be more opportunities to visit animal care organisations, including Wolf Watch UK, Crufts, small businesses and The Cotswolds Wildlife Park. You will also have guest speakers throughout the year linking to your course units. These are designed to enhance your experience of this industry and improve employability skills.

This course is designed to give you the practical skills and knowledge needed for a huge variety of jobs in animal care and related industries or higher-level study at university.

The City and Guilds Level 2 Technical Certificate study program provides a detailed introduction to animal care and husbandry, combining practical based training with sound theoretical knowledge.

Veterinary nursing assistants support and communicate with vets and vet nurses in the care and treatment of companion animals in clinical environments. This can include reception and front-of-house duties, hospitalised animal patient care, assisting with diagnostic sampling and radiography, and first aid. Veterinary nursing assistants also help prepare animals for surgery and assist vets and vet nurses during and after surgery.