Agriculture & Biology

Animal Care & Veterinary Nursing

Study Areas
Course Types

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

DurationUp to 12 months Full Time
National CodeACM40410
TAFE SA CodeTP00010
Course TypeTraining Package Qualification
Course UnitsView Units
Example Career ProfileVeterinary NurseVeterinary Nurse
FacultiesVeterinary and Applied Science Centre
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Campus Locations for Course Delivery

Competitive ApplicationsCompetitive ApplicationsHelp…

 Campus SATAC
Code
Application Study Mode Study Load
Full / Part Time
Scheduled
Gilles Plains Closed Check StatusOn CampusFTDay & Evening

Course Admission Requirements (for Competitive Applications)

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Selection criteria is only used when there are more applicants for the course than places available. Applicants will be ranked in the following order:

  1. Certificate II in Companion Animal Services
  2. Certificate III in Companion Animal Services

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 Campus SATAC
Code
Application Study Mode Study Load
Full / Part Time
Scheduled
 Gilles Plains Closed Check Status Workplace PT 
  • TAFE SA can recognise the skills (RPL) you already have. If you are not able to take time off work to study, TAFE SA will provide any additional training to you while you are on the job, and at your workplace/worksite.
  • The duration of a workplace course is determined by the study plan.
  • Read more about training in the workplace for existing workers.

Course Admission Requirements

  • You must be working in a related industry and provide evidence of this when you enrol.

Course Notes

  • TAFE SA can recognise the skills (RPL) you already have. If you are not able to take time off work to study, TAFE SA will provide any additional training to you while you are on the job, and at your workplace/worksite.

How to Apply

Award Courses

Note: You must be an Australian Resident to apply for this course. For International Students please visit International Courses.

Employment Outcomes

The job role that this qualification describes includes:
Veterinary nurse

Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

Qualifications & Skills Covered

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
19 core units: Participate in workplace communications; Feed and water animals; Assist in health care of animals; Source information for animal care needs; Comply with infection control policies and procedures in animal work; Contribute to OHS processes; Carry out veterinary reception duties; Carry out daily clinic routines; Assist with surgery preparation; Coordinate patient admission and discharge; Apply imaging routines; Perform clinic pathology procedures; Carry out surgical nursing routines; Nurse animals; Carry out medical nursing routines; Coordinate and perform theatre routines; Provide specific animal care advice; Carry out veterinary dental nursing procedures; plus 4 electives.

Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency within this Qualification will receive a Statement of Attainment.

Fees

This course is funded through the Government of South Australia's Skills for All initiative. To find out if you may be eligible for this funding please answer the following questions: