Explore your passion for animal care and advance your career with our globally recognised courses
Want to turn your love for animals into a rewarding career? Looking for ways to expand or kickstart your animal business?
Whether you’re ready for a career with purpose or want to give your own pets the best care possible, our internationally recognised courses can help bring your dreams to life.
Offering one-on-one guidance from day one, our practical and accredited animal courses are designed to fit in with you. With 24/7 access and flexible payment terms, you’ll get the opportunity to learn on your terms
We’re an internationally recognised online education provider, who partners with industry to deliver you the latest and most up to date content. We have over 15 years experience in online education and help change the lives of over 20,000 students every single year.
Our professional tutors at The Career Academy are industry experts who are passionate about helping students succeed. They’re committed to providing exceptional online course support and personal tutoring to help you succeed. Throughout your course, you’ll receive unlimited tutor support via phone and email.
Rachel has over 20 years’ experience in the animal industry. She has owned her own grooming and training business and worked in a number of veterinary clinics throughout Melbourne. She has trained and been a mentor for many people who wished to learn to become professional dog groomers. Rachel is all about positive handling techniques and loves to see people succeed and follow their passion for working with animals.
Really enjoying my course. The feedback is great. My tutor Rachel is wonderful and always there if I need her. I’m working on my last assignment now and considering taking another course.
Career Opportunities
The Career Academy’s Animal Care program sees many graduates launching their own businesses in the field. Additionally, our graduates have found employment in diverse settings such as animal charities, veterinary practices, zoos, and wildlife centres. Our dedicated team ensures that you are fully equipped and career-ready. Therefore, upon graduation, you can anticipate qualifying for job titles such as:
Career Projections
In New Zealand, an estimated 64% of households own companion animals, as reported by Companion Animals New Zealand (CANZ). This high rate of pet ownership, coupled with increasingly busy lifestyles, is expected to boost the demand for animal attendants and trainers. This trend is likely to lead to:
Sources: Salary Expert, MDPI
The Career Academy is committed to helping you on your pathway to success. We believe by utilising The Career Centre’s resources and connections, you’ll gain confidence and the networks you need to get a new job or promotion.
Once enrolled with us, you will get instant access to our Career Centre and benefit from:
Janet was a stay-at-home mum until a friend made her an offer she couldn’t refuse. She wanted Janet to come and work with her in her dog grooming salon, but before Janet got her hands on the tools of the trade, she knew it would be invaluable to get some study under her belt to bring her skills and theoretical knowledge up to date.
So Janet jumped online, searched for dog grooming courses, and found The Career Academy.
She worked her way through the Advanced Certificate in Dog Grooming, which covers both general care of our furry friends, as well as an in-depth view of grooming itself.
‘It’s a great course, very informative and I do feel like I am learning heaps, it’s helped me understand the industry better and expand my existing knowledge about different dog breeds, coats, and skin conditions. It’s also helping me to learn what to do and what not to do when working closely with dogs. Every dog is different and it can be a challenge.’ Janet says.
Before her course even ended, Janet landed her dream role at a friend’s dog grooming salon. The practical experience that she is getting on the job is allowing her to take her knowledge from the course even further.
‘I feel like I have found my passion, I’ve gone from working in a pathology office to now hanging out with some super cute dogs!’ Janet’s journey is far from over, and she has big plans to take her career even further. Ultimately, she hopes to help expand her friend’s business to include mobile grooming, a must-have for many clients in today’s busy world.
Janet studied the Advanced Certificate in Dog Grooming, this 200-hour course is designed to give you the skills you need to handle and groom both dogs and other pets.
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