Australian College of Animal Care in Hoppers Crossing, Victoria | Higher education

Australian College of Animal Care

Locality: Hoppers Crossing, Victoria

Phone: +61 1300 138 308

Address: Office 2, 57-69 Forsyth Rd 3029 Hoppers Crossing, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.animalcarecollege.com.au/

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22.01.2022 Handling Animals Short Course Handling Animals is an entire #ACAC short course devoted to the correct handling and restraint of the animals in our care. Although a large focus is on dogs and cats rabbits, guinea pigs and birds are also covered. Providing safe and low stress animal handling is a vital skill for any animal care worker. You’ll also learn the basics of reading animal body language so you can keep yourself safe. This is an excellent course for those looking to enter into any animal related industry; from pet stores to groomers to veterinary nurses and shelter roles. #animalskills #animalcare http://vns.vet/2fcGRuy

21.01.2022 Grooming Different Breeds Short Course This #ACAC intermediate grooming short course will set you up to correctly perform grooming of various breeds and their requirements, based on breed standards and coat types. It does not cover breed specific clips, these are covered in our Certificate IV in Pet Styling. We’ll take you through the various breed standards and how to interpret the grooming requirements and take you through examples step by step. We’ll also cover equipment ...maintenance and cleaning and record keeping. This short course comes from a subject that forms part of the Certificate III in Pet Grooming and Certificate IV in Pet Styling. Whilst aimed at people working at salons, this course is also suitable for pet owners wanting to learn more about how to care for and groom their own dogs according to breed (where clipping is not required). #upskill #groomer http://vns.vet/2fjdfrG

19.01.2022 Pill poppers can be used to administer medications orally. These are especially helpful when medicating fractious felines. #AnimalCare #VetNurseFacts #ACAC

19.01.2022 Small Animal Nutrition Short Course Correct nutrition is not only vital for our own pets and the animals we care for, we need to be able to correctly advise owners on suitable food for their pets. This short course will ensure you understand what digestion and nutrition, how to feed for particular life stages, how to read pet labels, diseases that are influenced by nutrition, and how to calculate energy requirements. This #ACAC short course comes from a subject that forms par...t of the Cert III in Animal Studies, and Cert III in Companion Animal Services. Whilst aimed at people working in the animal care industry, this course is also suitable for pet owners wanting to learn more about feeding correct diets to pets. To try a #FREE sample of this course head over to http://vns.vet/2fjgSO6 and enrol in the ‘Avian Nutrition’ sample topic. #petfood #upskill http://vns.vet/2fjiKGZ

18.01.2022 Preventative Medications & Client Advice Short Course This #ACAC short course will help you recognise, treat and select appropriate preventative products for common parasites found on and in domestic animals. You’ll also learn what vaccinations animals need, the diseases they cover, and why they are so important. This will ensure you are prepared to educate clients on protecting their pets and family and achieve a high compliance. We also teach you how to establish the customers needs and make a confident and appropriate recommendation to deliver excellent customer service. Fabulous course for anyone looking to enter or already working in animal related industries - particularly those in pet stores and veterinary clinics #animalcare #upskill http://vns.vet/2fcO91n

16.01.2022 Basic Animal First Aid Short Course This #ACAC short course will introduce you to what to do in an emergency situation when you come across an ill or injured companion animal or your own pet. You will learn about keeping yourself, others and the animal safe whilst administering basic first aid. We also cover initial first aid steps, how to safely transport to a vet clinic, and when you must contact a vet for further advice and treatment. Whilst aimed at people working in the... animal care industry, this course is also suitable for pet owners wanting to learn more about first aid for their own pets. So enrol and get #upskilled today. #animalfirstaid #animalcare http://vns.vet/2fjbz1b

15.01.2022 It is vital that animals are few a high quality pet food that is suited to lifestyle, lifestage and any disease management. Correct nutrition is vital, particularly for growing animals or those recovering from an illness or injury #AnimalCare #VetNurseFacts #ACAC

15.01.2022 A dog breed group os a categorisation of related breeds of animal by an overseeing organisation, used to organise the showing of animals. In dogs, kennel clubs define the Breed Groups and decide which dog breeds are to be included in each Breed Group. Breed Groups often carry the names of, and are loosely based on, ancestral dog types of modern breed dogs. Here is the the Australian National Kennel Council Breed group list. #AnimalCare #VetNurseFacts #ACAC

08.01.2022 An important aspect of caring for animals is to ensure that any medications required are administered correctly and on time. Charting medication requirements for animals is vital to ensure nothing is accidentally missed or given twice. #AnimalCare #VetNurseFacts #ACAC

07.01.2022 Hydrobath and Grooming Short Course This #ACAC short course is designed to teach you about the equipment and techniques for bathing dogs (and a little bit on cats). You will learn how to inspect the animal and devise your grooming plan, how to select appropriate products, and undertake the bathing and drying. You will also learn about the equipment and it’s maintenance and cleaning. Following on from bathing, you will learn about foundation grooming techniques, including basi...c clipping and scissoring. There is a wide range of equipment and you will learn how to select appropriate tools for a variety of grooming and coat types. #doggroomer #groomer http://vns.vet/2fjhJi3

05.01.2022 Cross Breed Clips Short Course This #ACAC grooming short course introduces you to how to correctly perform grooming and clipping of cross breed (non breed specific) clips. You’ll also learn how to select and use different scissors, clippers and blades. We also cover correct maintenance and cleaning of clippers and other equipment, prolonging their life. This short course comes from a subject that forms part of the Certificate III in Pet Grooming and Certificate IV in Pet Styl...ing. Whilst aimed at people working at salons, this course is also suitable for pet owners wanting to learn more about how to care for and clip their own dogs. #upskill #doggrooming To try a FREE sample of this course head over to http://vns.vet/2fjgSO6 and enrol in the ‘Tools of the Trade’ sample topic. http://vns.vet/2fcIvMw

03.01.2022 Infection Control in Animal Care Short Course This is a vital element in any animal care facility and often overlooked by smaller facilities that do not house animals overnight. All equipment in the workplace has the potential to spread diseases between animals brushes, clippers, cages, benches and even us! In this #ACAC short course you’ll learn how to apply basic infection control principles to prevent the spread of diseases, how to set up and use an isolation facility, a...nd how to handle potentially infectious animals. A brilliant course for those looking to enter any animal care career. #animalcare #upskil http://vns.vet/2fcQsS9

02.01.2022 Do you know how to administer an oral medication to a dog? #AnimalCare #VetNurseFacts #ACAC