Turn your passion for animals into a career with the hands-on NZ Certificate in Animal Management (Companion Animals) [Level 4]. The programme will equip you with the skills and knowledge to ensure the health, safety and general welfare of animals in care facilities.
 

You’ll spend the majority of your time at EIT’s specialised animal facility with a purpose built reception, live animal housing, isolation unit, laboratory facilities, comprehensive library and computer facilities
 

Career Opportunities and Outcomes

After completing this certificate you could progress onto the:

• NZ Certificate in Animal Technology (Veterinary Nursing Assistant) [Level 5]
• NZ Diploma in Veterinary Nursing [Level 6]
• Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing

On successful completion of this certificate you may choose to seek employment in the animal care and handling industry.  These roles may include:

• Veterinary clinics, animal laboratories, pet shops, kennels or catteries as an animal care assistant
• Animal welfare agencies such as the SPCA
• Animal  science research and rescue services
• Breeding establishments
• Grooming services
• Pet sitting services