Course Overview
If you love animals and aim to build a career that allows you to work alongside them daily, this Pet Care course is the perfect choice to make you stand out from your competitors.
This industry-leading Pet Care course offers important foundational knowledge for working with or keeping pets. Aside from introducing you to various common pet species, you’ll also learn about the law and licensing requirements, animal charities and societies (e.g. Blue Cross). Focusing on common pets such as cats, dogs, and rabbits, you’ll learn to identify signs of ill health and serious health problems in domestic pets and when to seek help from a qualified professional. This is an excellent course for those starting a career working with animals or those wishing to learn more about caring for their pets.
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Pet Care covers a range of topics associated with caring for animals, including dogs, cats, freshwater fish, horses, reptiles and amphibians, rodents, and rabbits. Get ready to explore an exciting course designed to incorporate both theory and practical elements of pet care.
Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
- Animal Breeder (within licensing)
- Animal Attendant or Trainer
- Pet Shop Assistant
- Animal Carer
- Employment at a cattery, kennel, pet shop or specialist pet service
Study Method
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Duration Study Load
80 Hours
Lifetime Access
Delivery
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Delivered 100% online, no classroom required
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Instant course access (simply enrol online, anytime)
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Personalised One-on-One Support from a Qualified Vet Nurse
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Assessments are short answer and multiple choice
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Fast turnaround on marking (within 1 business day)
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Live chat, 7 days a week
Entry Requirements
There are no formal requirements to do this Pet Care Course.
Our courses are designed for people with diverse backgrounds including those little or no prior experience in the industry who would like to start a career
To successfully complete this course, a student must:
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Have access to the internet and the necessary technical skills to navigate the online learning resources
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Have access to any mobile device with internet connectivity (laptop, desktop, tablet)
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Be a self-directed learner
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Possess sound language and literacy skill
Please check with your state or local governing department for the relevant “checks/permissions” that may be required to gain employment in this industry.
Assessment
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Assessments are short answer and multiple choice
Testimonials
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"OCA learning is such a great platform to do any course through. They make it as easy as possible and give you all the resources needed to go the extra mile. Would highly recommend for any personal study!"Jade TotoricaPet Care
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About Online Courses Australia Pty Ltd
Online Courses Australia (OCA) helps you gain real skills, real confidence, and real credentials without putting your life on hold. Whether you’re starting fresh, changing directions, or levelling up, our flexible online learning is designed to fit around your lifestyle so you can keep moving forward while you study.With 100+ courses across 25 industries, OCA gives you access to practical, outcome-driven learning built for real-world application. We make education more accessible with flexible payment plans and finance options, so you can invest in your future in a way that works for you.Our “Learn and Earn” approach means you don’t have to pause your life to progress, and with lifetime access to course materials, you can revisit and refresh your knowledge whenever you need. Combined with engaging, high-quality learning experiences, OCA is built to help you grow with confidence and momentum.
