Many countries recognise the Australian Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing as the equivalent or higher to their own nursing training, but there are also some that require just a little more depth – hence why we created our Diploma of Clinical Veterinary Nursing.

We have students in many countries around the world. Every country has its own rules and regulations surrounding veterinary medicine and this often governs those who assist veterinarians, such as veterinary nurses.

We cannot advise you on specific requirements in your country in regards to registration, recognition of overseas qualifications, and any legal aspects of working as a veterinary nurse. The best organisation to contact to establish what is acceptable in your country is your veterinary surgeons board or veterinary nursing association. You should do this prior to enrolling with us incase there are restrictions you need to abide by.

Our course is delivered by distance education online in combination with the practical work in your clinic. As there is no requirement to attend campus, a student visa for entry to Australia is not possible based on enrolment with us.

You can study in your own country as long as you meet our standard entry requirements and have access to a suitable veterinary clinic.

If you are looking to come to Australia to study, you’ll need an Australian student visa. These require you to be enrolled with a CRICOS registered provider, which unfortunately we are not. A quick google search will reveal those training providers who are mostly they are government run TAFE’s.

Instalment plans are available on some courses — please check the individual course page for details. Some courses also offer a pay in full (PIF) discount. See each course page for current pricing and payment options.

It depends on the course. All additional fees are the same whether you are Australian or overseas, however course fees themselves may vary depending on your location.

For our ACVN Diploma of Clinical Veterinary Nursing, pricing is the same as for Australian students, with bank and postage fees integrated into the course cost. For the ACM40418 Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, international student fees reflect the additional compliance and administrative obligations associated with that nationally regulated qualification. We will always be upfront with you about what you will pay and why — see each course page for current pricing.

Yes, you can!

Unless your country has regulations and laws around who can perform veterinary nursing tasks, like giving medications, monitoring anaesthesia, assisting with radiographs and dental surgery. You’ll need to check if you’re allowed to undertake these tasks with your local veterinary surgeons board or association.

We cannot advise on of the legalities in your country. If you’re employed in a clinic already, your manager may know what the limitations are. You must research this prior to enrolling with us to ensure you can meet the practical component of the course.

If you are unable to complete the practical assessments, you will not be able to graduate from your course. We may be able to issue you with a theory only certificate, depending on the course.

Insurance

It is important to note that our insurance may not cover you for everything you want, like income protection. If this is the case, you will have to source your own insurance for any additional aspects. It will cover you for personal injury in the clinic, subject to their requirements for claims.

If you are employed in a veterinary clinic, your employer likely has this kind of insurance (workers compensation insurance) for you, as you are an employee.

If English is not your first language, you’ll need to provide us with an IELTS assessment as you do need a good command of written and spoken English to successfully complete our courses. You’ll need an IELTS band of 6 or higher for written and verbal english.

You have the exact same access to Nurse Educators as our Australia based students, you just need to be aware of any time differences. You’ll be able to get us via phone, email, and our Facebook Student Group.

Veterinary Nursing is regulated in the United Kingdom. Please refer to the RCVS for specific details.

Essentially there are many practical tasks with our veterinary nursing courses that would be illegal for you to perform in the UK unless you are a Registered Vet Nurse, or registered Student Vet Nurse – leaving you and the clinic you are at open to prosecution. You therefore could not complete the course requirements.

The RCVS have set restrictions on registering as a vet nurse and student vet nurse. Please direct all enquiries to them – we cannot advise you.

Once you have graduated with a Certificate IV obtained whilst NOT in the UK, you can use it towards registration in the UK. Once again, the RCVS can advise you.

If you are already an RVN in the UK, then you are more than welcome to enrol in any of our courses to further your professional development.

Yes, you can enrol with us however you must be aware that you are unable to complete your practical course requirements for veterinary nursing in South Africa. You will need to source alternative practical placement elsewhere for the skills that cannot be legally performed by a unregistered person in South Africa.

The South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) regulates the veterinary and para-veterinary professions in South Africa – this includes the veterinary nursing profession. If you are unsure what you are able to do, please contact them direct.

Contravention of the Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Act no 19 from 1982, Section  23.   Unregistered persons shall not practise veterinary or para-veterinary professions.—(1)  (a)  No person shall in any manner whatsoever practise a veterinary profession or a para-veterinary profession unless he or she is registered or deemed to be registered in terms of this Act to practise the profession concerned.

Yes, international students are more than welcome to undertake our short courses.

Please be aware that you will be invoiced extra for international express post after you enrol and this must be paid prior to your resources being sent. Expect it to be around AUD$50 to $100 extra – depending on which country you are in and the course you enrolled in (some have rather large folders).