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.

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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.
This course comprises of 8 topics:
- An Introduction to Pet Care
- Provide Basic Care for Domestic Cats
- Provide Basic Care for Domestic Dogs
- Provide Basic Care for Freshwater Fish
- Provide Basic Care for Birds
- Provide Basic Care for Reptiles and Amphibians
- Provide Basic Care for Rodents and Rabbits
- Provide Dog Grooming Service
Each topic presents an informative and interactive guide that will ultimately assist you in learning this topic. At the end of each topic, you will find a series of Self-Assessment tasks designed to test your understanding. You should complete these tasks for your self-enrichment and career development.
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Industry
Aligned
Career Pathways
- Animal Breeder (within licensing)
- Animal Attendant or Trainer
- Pet Shop Assistant
- Animal Carer
- Employment at a cattery, kennel, pet shop or specialist pet service
Course Delivery + Learner Support
Delivered 100% online, no classroom required
Instant access (simply enrol online, anytime)
Assessments are short answer and multiple choice
Fast turnaround on marking (within 1 business day)
One on one mentor support
Live chat, 7 days a week
Course Topics
An Introduction to Pet Care
Provide Basic Care for Cats
Provide Basic Care for Dogs
Provide Basic Care for Freshwater Fish
Provide Basic Care for Birds
Provide Basic Care for Reptiles and Amphibians
Provide Basic Care for Rodents and Rabbits
Provide Dog Grooming Service