Our introductory courses are ideal if you wish to enter the veterinary nursing, pet care and grooming industries.
Introductory Veterinary Nursing
This part-time, correspondence course which is especially designed for people preparing to enter the Veterinary Nursing industry. With no prior skills or employment neccessary, students can familiarise themselves in a variety of key foundation topics and our team of qualified veterinary professionals will be there every step of the way to ensure the learning experience is of the highest quality.
Because the AIRC realises that gaining a paid position as a veterinary nurse requires more than a love of animals, we have included in the course fees learning materials as well as comprehensive information for achieving your career goals. This information covers resume writing, personal presentation and preparing for the interview process.
Introduction to Animal Care
At Animal industries Resource Centre (AIRC), we know that it can take a little more than simply a pure love for animals to break into a career of Animal Caring. Sometimes it requires sheer determination and a little informed preparation!
Make the most of your future employment opportunities and ensure your application priority by completing "Introductory Animal Care" - a part time, prevocational course to enter the Pet Shop, Boarding Kennel/Cattery or other related animal care fields.
Our team of highly trained and qualified Animal Care professionals will be with you every step of the way to ensure your learning experience is of the highest quality.
As with the Introductory Veterinary Nursing course, additional information in building a career with animals and the learning materials are provided.
Introductory Pet Grooming
The ideal course to start those students interested in a career as a Pet Groomer. This prevocational course requires no prerequisite employment and it the perfect way to gain neccessary and fundamental theoretical knowledge in this popular industry. This starter course would complement anyone from senior school students to those wanting to change careers or enhance their animal care skills. This course is also an ideal addition to any veterinary nurse wanting to expand his or her skills and job satisfaction in the veterinary practice.