What will I learn in Ulleo's Animal Health & Veterinary Care course?

Course Overview 

This short course will teach you the ins and outs of animal care, a rewarding and challenging field. Created in collaboration with Australia’s leading animal care experts from RSCPA Queensland, you’ll dive into the industry’s ‘here and now’ and gain plenty of inspiration for your future career.

What does this course teach me?

Upon completing this course, you’ll have a better understanding of:

• Safe and effective animal handling techniques.
• The importance of proper animal nutrition and health care.
• Animal behaviour and the benefits of environmental enrichment.
• How to provide rescue and first aid care in emergencies.
• The role of veterinary care in maintaining animal well-being.
• The daily operations of a veterinary clinic and how to support them.
• How to offer compassionate support to pet owners experiencing loss.
• The significance of animal welfare and sustainability in the animal care industry.

How long will this course take me?

• This course will take you roughly 60-80 hours to complete. This includes videos, written materials, discussions, activities, study time, and live events. 
• Most of our students dedicate 1-2 hours per week to study around work and other commitments. At the beginning of your course, we'll provide a tailored study plan to guide you through the material at a pace that suits your schedule, whether you aim to complete the course in 3, 6, or 12 months. You will have a full 12 months of access from the date of enrolment.

Industry Mentor

As you go through the course, you have plenty of opportunities to connect with your mentor:

• Live events and workshops: Attend regular sessions to learn from your mentors and inspiring industry guests.  
• Feedback on your work: Receive detailed feedback on your activities and assignments to help you grow and improve.
• One-on-one session: At the end of the course, you can book a one-on-one session with one of your mentors to ask any final questions and receive advice on the next steps.
• Discussion board: Ask a question in one of the discussion boards. Note that as a busy professional working in the industry, your mentor may only respond to some comments here due to the volume of activity. 

Activities & Assignments

During your course, you’ll complete various hands-on activities and projects where you can put your new skills into practice and receive valuable feedback from your industry mentor.

• Knowledge Checks. After each lesson, you’ll complete a Knowledge Check—a short quiz that assesses your understanding of the key concepts presented in the lesson.
• Final Assignment: Animal Health & Veterinary Care. For the final assignment of this course, you will answer a series of questions about various aspects of animal health, veterinary care, and the application of veterinary knowledge in real-life scenarios.