Course Overview

About This Course

The Associate Degree of Veterinary Nursing is an associate degree-level qualification offered by Melbourne Polytechnic in the field of veterinary nursing. It provides students with advanced skills and knowledge in animal care and veterinary practice, building on foundational veterinary nursing training.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

EppingNorth Melbourne

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (AVBC)

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

AVBC

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Associate Degree of Veterinary Nursing offered at Melbourne Polytechnic?

The page content provided does not include specific campus or location details for the Associate Degree of Veterinary Nursing. Melbourne Polytechnic has campuses at Preston, Fairfield, Epping, Heidelberg, Greensborough, Prahran, and Collingwood — prospective students should contact Melbourne Polytechnic directly on 1300 635 276 to confirm which campus this course is delivered at.

How can I find out more or enrol in the Associate Degree of Veterinary Nursing?

You can call Melbourne Polytechnic on 1300 635 276, ask a question via their online enquiry form, or attend an Information Session to learn more about the Associate Degree of Veterinary Nursing and the enrolment process.

Is this course available to international students?

Melbourne Polytechnic does offer courses to international students (those who are not Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, holders of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa, or New Zealand citizens). However, specific international availability for the Associate Degree of Veterinary Nursing is not detailed in the provided page content — prospective international students should contact Melbourne Polytechnic directly for confirmation.

Application

How to Apply

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Step 01

Enquire

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Step 02

Submit Documents

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Step 03

Get Enrolled

Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!

Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $75,000 to $95,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $95,000 to $120,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $120,000 to $145,000 per year

Career Paths

Small Animal Veterinarian (General Practice)Large Animal / Mixed Practice VeterinarianEquine VeterinarianWildlife VeterinarianVeterinary Specialist (Surgery, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Dermatology, etc.)

Key Skills

Clinical diagnosis and treatment planning for companion, livestock, and wildlife speciesSurgical techniques including soft tissue and orthopaedic proceduresAnimal handling and restraint across multiple speciesPharmacology and medication dosage calculationVeterinary anaesthesia and pain management

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