Be Prepared to Protect Your Pet

Learn essential pet first aid skills in our flexible, self-paced online course. Perfect for pet owners and aspiring professionals.

Course Overview

Every pet parent and animal carer should be equipped for the unexpected. Our online Animal First Aid course teaches you how to respond to common emergencies with confidence and care.

Why Take This Course?

Emergencies can happen at any time — and when they do, knowing what to do could save a life.

Our Pet First Aid course gives you real-world knowledge and practical skills that improve outcomes in emergencies. Whether it’s your own dog or a client’s cat, you’ll be prepared.

Key Selling Points:

What You'll Learn

You’ll gain the skills to manage common emergencies and provide immediate care before veterinary help arrives:

  • How to recognise warning signs of illness or injury
  • Bites and stings: what to do in the moment
  • Choking, poisons and how to respond fast
  • CPR for pets
  • Treating wounds and bleeding
  • Dealing with bloat and shock
  • Heat stroke and dehydration
  • Transporting an injured pet safely
  • Emergency response checklist

Course Details

Duration:
15–20 hours of flexible online study

Certification:
Certificate of Achievement

How it Works:
Study online, anytime. Self-paced modules you can complete at your own convenience.

Cost:
$60 (Inc. GST)

What You’ll Need:
A laptop and internet access

Who This Course is For

This course is ideal for:

  • Pet owners who want to be ready in case of emergency
  • New dog and cat owners looking for peace of mind
  • Shelter or rescue workers
  • Animal carers and boarding staff
  • Anyone entering the pet industry
  • Students who want a stepping stone to further animal care study

Fast Track Your Animal Career

A pet first aid course is a fantastic entry point into the pet industry. It shows employers that you’re proactive, informed, and passionate about animal welfare. It also serves as a great foundation for our certified animal care or training courses.

Why Study With Us?

  • Over 1,000 students trained
  • Flexible study options — learn your way
  • Designed by experts in the pet industry
  • Trusted by shelters, pet hotels and rescue organisations
  • Australia’s preferred animal care college

What Our Students Say

Ready to protect the pets you love?

Take the first step today.