Future Career

Certificate II in Animal Care

Basic Responsibilities:

    • Feed, clean, and handle animals
    • Assist with general care under supervision

Basic Responsibilities:

    • Supervise pet playgroups
    • Provide enrichment activities
    • Perform basic cleaning duties

Basic Responsibilities:

    • Support the welfare of shelter animals
    • Clean enclosures
    • Assist with basic administrative tasks
  •  Basic Responsibilities:
    • Support basic training and enrichment for animals
    • Assist in monitoring animal behavior and progress
    • Help maintain training areas and equipment

ANZSCO Code 361199

  • Experience Requirement:

1 year of highly relevant post-qualification employment within the last 5 years

  •  Basic Responsibilities:
    • Assist with feeding, cleaning, and animal handling
    • Monitor animal wellbeing under supervision
    • Support daily health checks and reporting
    • Follow animal welfare and hygiene protocols

ANZSCO Code 361199

  • Experience Requirement:

1 year of highly relevant post-qualification employment within the last 5 years

Certificate III in Animal Care Services

Basic Responsibilities:

    • Bathe, dry, clip, and style pets
    • Trim nails and clean ears
    • Identify skin/coat issues
    • Maintain tools and hygiene standards

ANZSCO Code: 361113

Experience Requirement:

1 year of highly relevant employment within the last 5 years

Basic Responsibilities:

    • Train dogs in obedience and behaviour using approved methods
    • Assess dogs and create tailored training plans
    • Guide owners or handlers on proper training techniques
    • Prepare dogs for roles like assistance or security work
    • Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant training environment

ANZSCO Code: 361111

Experience Requirement:

2 years of highly relevant employment within the last 5 years

Basic Responsibilities:

    • Feed and water animals
    • Clean kennels and enclosures
    • Exercise dogs
    • Monitor health and behaviour
    • Wash bedding and maintain hygiene

ANZSCO Code: 361115

Experience Requirement:

1 year of highly relevant post-qualification employment within the last 5 years

  •  Basic Responsibilities:
    • Support basic training and enrichment for animals
    • Assist in monitoring animal behavior and progress
    • Help maintain training areas and equipment

ANZSCO Code 361199

  • Experience Requirement:

1 year of highly relevant post-qualification employment within the last 5 years

  •  Basic Responsibilities:
    • Assist with feeding, cleaning, and animal handling
    • Monitor animal wellbeing under supervision
    • Support daily health checks and reporting
    • Follow animal welfare and hygiene protocols

ANZSCO Code 361199

  • Experience Requirement:

1 year of highly relevant post-qualification employment within the last 5 years

Basic Responsibilities:

    • Greet clients and schedule appointments
    • Maintain records and intake forms
    • Handle inquiries and payments
    • Provide basic animal care info

Basic Responsibilities:

    • Feed and care for aquatic animals
    • Monitor tank conditions
    • Clean tanks and filters
    • Assist with displays
    • Educate visitors or customers

Basic Responsibilities:

    • Walk or exercise pets
    • Ensure pet safety
    • Provide mental stimulation
    • Communicate with owners
    • Monitor behaviour or health issues

Basic Responsibilities:

    • Care for in-store animals
    • Clean habitats
    • Assist customers with products and pet care advice
    • Restock and manage inventory
    • Process sales

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

Basic Responsibilities:

    • Assist veterinarians with procedure
    • Administer medication
    • Prepare for and assist in surgery
    • Support client education and animal recovery

ANZSCO Code: 361311

Experience Requirement:

1 year of highly relevant employment within the last 5 years

Diploma of Business

Basic Responsibilities:

    • Manage boarding bookings
    • Supervise staff
    • Maintain facility hygiene
    • Oversee animal care plans

ANZSCO Code: 149911

Experience Requirement:

1 year of highly relevant employment within the last 5 years

(e.g., Pet Store, Grooming Salon)

Basic Responsibilities:

    • Oversee daily operations
    • Provide customer service
    • Manage marketing and promotions
    • Handle inventory and supplies
    • Supervise and train staff
    • Monitor financial performance