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Animal Care Assistant

Course ID: 195703
An Eacademy
Carlow
Part-time or full-time (three years)
69 EUR per month
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Course Content

  • Duration & Mode: “Part-time or full-time, online with optional on-site units.
  • Continuous study admissions
  • Part-time(three years)
  • Vocational courses and education
  • Online studies

Do you dream of working as an animal care assistant?

Programme Overview: This programme prepares you for a role as an animal care assistand, where you will support veterinary staff and animal keepers.  The training provides knowledge about animal behavior, animal healthcare, pharmacology, disease transmission, nutrition, and customer service. You will learn the basic anatomy of animals, routines in various examination rooms, how to understand and handle animals at the clinic, the equipment needed for various procedures, as well as procedures for blood sampling, X-rays, record-keeping, medication administration, vaccination, and more. You can choose to specialize in either horses or small animals. 

ADAPT YOUR STUDIES TO YOUR WORK LIFE

We have adapted the course so that you can easily study alongside your work. Meetings (on Teams), webinars, and the online school are designed so that you can study on weekends/afternoons. You can choose to complete the training in one year (full-time) or two years (part-time). This means that the study period can be extended at no extra cost.

MAIN TASKS:
    • Outpatient care
    • Animal care
    • Assistance during laboratory work requiring precision and knowledge of different specimen materials
    • Service and communication with pet owners
    • Have a good overview of routines and tasks at the clinic
    • Nutrition in animal care
    • Contribute to efficient and good cooperation at the clinic
    • Work according to Sweden’s animal welfare regulations and laws
    • Maintain good hygiene and cleaning routines
    • Medication management
INCLUDED IN THE TRAINING
  • Animal behavior
  • Pathology
  • Nutrition
  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Hygiene and infection control
  • General knowledge of our pets
  • Medication management
  • Animal healthcare
  • Clinic routines and inventory
  • Breeding
  • Animal ethics
  • Injuries and treatment
  • Laboratory work
  • Customer service
EXPERIENCES RELATED TO EDUCATION

The teachers are highly qualifies. They are associate professors in administration, animal care and veterinary science. We work together with other veterinarians and experts in nutrition and veterinary vlinical equipment. We aim for high quality and practically oriented content in the study. 

We have statistics showing that students who train with us have obtained jobs in clinics or similar professions. An e-academy has been educating animal personnel for 17 years. We have seen that there is a need for trained individuals, and animal caretakers will be in demand in the job market as there is a lack of trained personnel in many places.

Emma: “A very effective school program that I have benefited from. Now I am in my dream job. I can recommend this.”

Maria: “I could work alongside my studies. Since I wasn’t finished in one year, I could complete my studies the following year. It didn’t cost anything extra. Now I have my dream job.”

Ina: “Great teaching materials on the online school. Flexible, good follow-up, and good job opportunities.”

Costs

The study cost can be divided into 69 EUR per month. Interest-free payment.

Financing & Tuition Fees

Invest in your future with flexible payment modules tailored to your financial situation.

Featured: Low Monthly Entry

Our most accessible plan allows you to start your education for a minimal monthly commitment.

  • Monthly Payment: €69
  • Duration: 36 Months (3 Years)
  • Best for: Students who want to balance their studies with a comfortable, low-impact monthly budget.

If you prefer to settle your tuition sooner and avoid long-term commitments, you can opt for an intensive. The total tuition for the program is €2484 covering all teaching, guidance, and examination fees at An Eacademy.

Key Benefits & Terms

  • All-Inclusive: Your payment covers the full educational package—no hidden fees for exams or personal guidance.
  • Flexible Scaling: While you can start at €69/month, you always have the option to increase your installments if you wish to pay off the balance faster.
  • Custom Agreements: Whether you prefer a lump-sum payment or a customized installment plan, terms are settled directly with An Eacademy upon enrollment.

Course Details

Course CategoryAnimal Care, Agriculture & Veterinary
Course TypeOnline Learning
Course DurationPart-time or full-time (three years)
Course TimeAdmission is ongoing until all study places are filled. You can start whenever you want, once you have been admitted as a student. This is because the lectures follow our annual schedule, which means that the subjects are repeated once a year. Additionally, we record all lectures and post them on the online school. That way, you can watch them whenever you want and as many times as you want. We have 10 online gatherings per year in addition to digital lectures available on the online school. 4 of them are for providing group guidance. Students receive assignments with grading and feedback. Guidance and follow-up are also provided via email and telephone. The lecturers are veterinarian . They teach the subject in English.
Course Fee69 EUR per month
Entry RequirementsYou must meet one or a combination of the following criteria:

High school diploma or equivalent, or relevant work experience with animals, health care, or customer care

We- at An Eacademy believe it is important that everyone has the opportunity to educate themselves regardless of whether you are working or have completed previous education at the secondary level. Please feel free to contact us so we can discuss your options further
Career PathYou should have an interest in medical issues and enjoy meeting new people. Animal caretakers work closely with other professionals and should therefore enjoy working in a team.

Career Opportunities: Positions in animal shelters, clinics, zoos or pet care services

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An Eacademy

2818 Gjøvik, Norway, Ireland

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