Can I enrol in veterinary nurse training at Box Hill Institute if I don’t have a job?
No. You need to be employed as a veterinary nurse while you are enrolled in veterinary nurse training. Part-time employment is acceptable. We do offer courses that do not have an employment prerequisite. The Certificate III in Companion Animal Services focuses on a range of animal species and is suitable if you are thinking of a career in the animal industry. The Certificate II in Animal Studies is another course that can provide a pathway into veterinary nursing and give you time to find employment in a veterinary clinic. You will receive credit transfers if you complete this course and then enrol in the Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing. There is also ‘Introduction to Animal Nursing’, an evening short course run over 8 weeks. It provides a general overview of veterinary nursing but you will not receive any credit transfers into the Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing. If you would like more information, visit the ‘Short Courses’ area.
