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A CAREER IN VETERINARY NURSING
A career in veterinary nursing can be an interesting and challenging career. You may find the following websites useful.
The Veterinary Nurses Council of Australia Inc
www.vnca.asn.au
(My Career section)
The British Veterinary Nursing Association
www.bvna.org.uk
(Careers section)
There are a large number of organisations in Australia and overseas offering courses in Veterinary Nursing. We have listed a small number of course providers below for your convenience. Please note that the following is not a complete list of course providers.
Victoria
Box Hill Institute of TAFE Ph 03 9286 9356
Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE (located in Preston) Ph 03 9269 1200
Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE Ph 1300 733 111
New South Wales
TAFE NSW - South Western Sydney Institute Ph 02 9780 5500
TAFE NSW - Hunter Institute Ph 02 4923 7694
Australian Capital Territory
Canberra Institute of Technology Ph 02 6207 3613
Queensland
Australian Veterinary Nurse Resource Centre Ph 07 3289 1900
South Australia
Torrens Valley Institute of TAFE Ph 1800 247 487
Tasmania
ELAN Learning Options Ph 03 6224 4799
Western Australia
Applied Vocational Training Ph 08 9456 1060
Swan TAFE Ph 08 9267 7777
New Zealand
Massey University Ph +64 6 350 5329
Nelson Polytechnic Institute of Technology Ph +64 3 546 9175
Waikato Polytechnic of Technology Ph +64 7 8 348 800
United Kingdom
The British Veterinary Nursing Association Ph 01279 450 567 (
www.bvna.org.uk
)
Please note that Vetlink Employment Service can only assist veterinary nurses who:
are experienced and qualified
or
are currently studying Veterinary Nursing or recently qualified
or
have a minimum of 12 months full time (paid) veterinary nursing experience
Commonly asked Question:
Q: I am not qualified and have little or no vet nursing experience. How do I find work?
A: It can be difficult to find work as a veterinary nurse without any experience or qualifications. You may wish to search local newspapers and contact veterinary practices in your area. You may also wish to contact the training providers listed above.
DISCLAIMER: Above is a selection of institutions offering veterinary nursing courses within Australia. The information is for guidance purposes only. Vetlink takes no responsibility for the accuracy of the information and does not endorse any individual or institution. It is your responsibility to determine the suitability and qualifications of any individual or institution.
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