Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
ACM40418
The Animal Academy Pty Ltd in WA offers Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (ACM40418), a nationally recognised AQF Level 4 qualification.
The Animal Academy Pty Ltd
Tier 2Private RTO · WA
3.0· 2 reviews
Domestic fee · Full qualification
- ATAR requirement
- No ATAR — entry by application
Career outcome
Mapped ANZSCO occupation
- Veterinary NurseANZSCO 361311
- Veterinary NursesANZSCO 3613
Subjects & units of competency
17 core units · 28 electives available
Each unit is nationally recognised. Open a unit to see what it covers and which other qualifications include it.
Core units
· All core units must be completed- ACMGAS307
Identify animal anatomy and physiology for animal care work
CORE - ACMGAS308
Communicate effectively with clients and team members
CORE - ACMINF301
Comply with infection control policies and procedures in animal care work
CORE - ACMVET202
Carry out daily practice routines
CORE - ACMVET401
Coordinate veterinary reception duties
CORE - ACMVET402
Apply imaging routines
CORE - ACMVET403
Perform clinical pathology procedures
CORE - ACMVET404
Perform practice office procedures
CORE - ACMVET405
Coordinate and perform surgical nursing routines
CORE - ACMVET406
Nurse animals
CORE - ACMVET407
Carry out medical nursing routines
CORE - ACMVET408
Provide nutritional advice and support for animals
CORE - ACMVET409
Provide specific animal care advice
CORE - ACMVET410
Carry out veterinary dental nursing procedures
CORE - ACMVET413
Prepare for anaesthesia and monitor animal anaesthesia and analgesia
CORE - ACMVET416
Assist with the preparation of veterinary drugs and poisons
CORE - ACMWHS301
Contribute to workplace health and safety processes
CORE
Group Electives
· select units from this group to complete the qualification- ACMEQU202
Handle horses safely
ELECTIVE - ACMEQU205
Apply knowledge of horse behaviour
ELECTIVE - ACMEQU401
Relate equine anatomical and physiological features to equine health care requirements
ELECTIVE - ACMEQU402
Determine nutritional needs in provision of horse health care
ELECTIVE - ACMEQU405
Maintain and monitor horse health and welfare
ELECTIVE - ACMHBR304
Assist with artificial insemination of mares
ELECTIVE - ACMHBR312
Carry out procedures for foaling down mares
ELECTIVE - ACMMIC401
Implant microchip in cats and dogs
ELECTIVE - ACMSPE301
Provide basic care of amphibians
ELECTIVE - ACMSPE302
Provide basic care of birds
ELECTIVE - ACMSPE303
Provide basic care of common native mammals
ELECTIVE - ACMSPE304
Provide basic care of domestic dogs
ELECTIVE - ACMSPE305
Provide basic care of domestic cats
ELECTIVE - ACMSPE306
Provide basic care of marine fish
ELECTIVE - ACMSPE307
Provide basic care of freshwater fish
ELECTIVE - ACMSPE308
Provide basic care of marine invertebrates
ELECTIVE - ACMSPE309
Provide basic care of terrestrial and freshwater invertebrates
ELECTIVE - ACMSPE310
Provide basic care of mammals
ELECTIVE - ACMSPE311
Provide basic care of non-venomous reptiles
ELECTIVE - ACMSPE312
Provide basic care of rodents and rabbits
ELECTIVE - ACMSUS401
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
ELECTIVE - ACMVET411
Prepare, deliver and review animal care education programs
ELECTIVE - ACMVET412
Coordinate practice promotional activities
ELECTIVE - ACMVET414
Nurse foals
ELECTIVE - ACMVET415
Provide intensive foal care and nursing
ELECTIVE - ACMVET512
Develop and implement specific practice policies
ELECTIVE - HLTAID003
Provide first aid
ELECTIVE - HLTAID011
Provide First Aid
ELECTIVE