Hunter TAFE offers veterinary courses for people wanting work as an assistant in a veterinary clinic or those already employed in the care of animals in veterinary nursing. This veterinary training helps develop skills in medicine and vet practice administration including patient admission and discharge, office procedures, radiography, pathology, surgery, dental procedures, nursing animals and providing animal care advice to the public. It is essential you have access to a veterinary workplace through paid employment or work experience. By completing this veterinary course you will be able to work in a team environment with veterinarians and other veterinary nurses to supply quality care to a range of sick animals. You'll also be able to work safely in examination rooms, surgical theatres, offices and outdoor animal facilities. Further study after this course include Veterinary Nursing (Surgical) Diploma, Veterinary Nursing (Dental) Diploma, Veterinary Nursing (Emergency and Critical Care) Diploma.
Campuses, Important Dates, Study Options and Timetables
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Hunter TAFE offers this veterinary nurse course at two campuses. Course dates, timetables and study options are campus specific. Select your preferred campus from the list below for details.
Course Availability
| Semester |
Study Options |
How to Enrol |
Proposed Timetable |
Information Session |
Fees & Charges |
Important Information |
Semester 1
2012 |
Part Time Day
17hrs/Week
72 Weeks |
Local Campus |
Wednesday 9:00am to 7:00pm |
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The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $984.00 per Year, $492.00 per Semester (half year).
Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges. |
Delivery Information Classes scheduled for Wednesdays are for students without prior training in animal care. Participation involves one day per week on campus plus a minimum of one day per week, or equivalent, at a veterinary clinic. Further delivery information is available on this course
|
Semester 1
2012 |
Part Time Day
17hrs/Week
72 Weeks |
Local Campus |
Tuesday 9:00am to 7:00pm |
|
The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $984.00 per Year, $492.00 per Semester (half year).
Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges. |
Delivery Information Classes scheduled for Tuesdays are for students who have completed the Certificate II in Animal Studies. Participation involves one day per week on campus plus a minimum of one day per week, or equivalent, at a veterinary clinic. Further delivery information is available on this course
|
Kurri Kurri campus
| Semester: |
Semester 1, 2012 |
| Study Options: |
Part Time Day, 17hrs/Week, 72 Weeks |
| How to Enrol: |
Local Campus |
| Proposed Timetable: |
Wednesday 9:00am to 7:00pm |
| Information Session: |
|
| Fees & Charges: |
The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $984.00 per Year, $492.00 per Semester (half year).
Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges. |
| Important Information: |
Delivery Information Classes scheduled for Wednesdays are for students without prior training in animal care. Participation involves one day per week on campus plus a minimum of one day per week, or equivalent, at a veterinary clinic. Further delivery information is available on this course |
Kurri Kurri campus
| Semester: |
Semester 1, 2012 |
| Study Options: |
Part Time Day, 17hrs/Week, 72 Weeks |
| How to Enrol: |
Local Campus |
| Proposed Timetable: |
Tuesday 9:00am to 7:00pm |
| Information Session: |
|
| Fees & Charges: |
The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $984.00 per Year, $492.00 per Semester (half year).
Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges. |
| Important Information: |
Delivery Information Classes scheduled for Tuesdays are for students who have completed the Certificate II in Animal Studies. Participation involves one day per week on campus plus a minimum of one day per week, or equivalent, at a veterinary clinic. Further delivery information is available on this course |
Course Availability
| Semester |
Study Options |
How to Enrol |
Proposed Timetable |
Information Session |
Fees & Charges |
Important Information |
Semester 1
2012 |
Part Time Day
8hrs/Week
72 Weeks |
Local Campus |
Monday 8:30am to 5:00pm |
|
The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $984.00 per Year, $492.00 per Semester (half year).
Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges. |
Local Entry Requirements Entry by application Delivery InformationParticipation involves one day per week on campus plus a minimum of one day per week, or equivalent, at a veterinary clinic. Further delivery information is available on this course
|
Scone campus
| Semester: |
Semester 1, 2012 |
| Study Options: |
Part Time Day, 8hrs/Week, 72 Weeks |
| How to Enrol: |
Local Campus |
| Proposed Timetable: |
Monday 8:30am to 5:00pm |
| Information Session: |
|
| Fees & Charges: |
The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $984.00 per Year, $492.00 per Semester (half year).
Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges. |
| Important Information: |
Local Entry Requirements Entry by application Delivery InformationParticipation involves one day per week on campus plus a minimum of one day per week, or equivalent, at a veterinary clinic. Further delivery information is available on this course |