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Animals currently in care
440
Animals currently in foster
388
Shelter animals currently in vet care
160
Animals currently available for adoption
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Upcoming events
Pet First Aid
This course teaches you to measure vital signs of life in pets, bandage a bleeding wound, perform CPR on an animal, and maintain safety while working with an injured pet.
Our programs are tailored for those wanting to enter the animal industry or already working within this field, as well as helping people to increase skills with their own pets.
What you will learn:
- How to observe and measure vital signs of life in your pet
- How to bandage a bleeding wound and perform CPR on an animal
- Maintain safety while working with an injured pet
What you will get:
- A hands-on, practical class – meet and work with our industry experts and qualified trainers
- Informative and fun session to increase your knowledge and skills
- Detailed course manual to take home
- Certificate of Attendance
Appropriate for:
Pet owners, potential pet owners, those working with pet owners or their pets. Attendees must be 16 years or older.
Animal Behaviour & Management Training – Dog
Upskill your staff in 2023!
RSPCA Victoria offers Animal Behaviour & Handling Training for Civic Compliance Officers, Local Laws Officers and Animal Management Officers using interactive, hands-on learning and real-life scenarios.
Key topics include:
- Animal welfare and maintaining low stress environments
- Dog Behaviour and Body Language
- Working with fearful/aggressive dogs
- Dog Handling Equipment
- Defensive Dog Handling Skills
- Techniques to get dogs in and out of vehicles
Our training programs are delivered by qualified RSPCA Victoria Educators, Animal Care Attendants and Behaviourists.
This is the perfect professional development opportunity for council officers and supports the training requirements in Council Domestic Animal Management Plans (a provision of the Domestic Animals Act 1994 section 68A).
What you will learn
What you will learn
- Use of dog capture and restraint equipment
- Identification of body language
What you will get
- Price includes lunch, morning/afternoon tea, course materials and a Certificate of Attendance
What to wear
- Work attire
- Closed in shoes
Appropriate for
Civic Compliance Officers, Local Laws Officers and Animal Management Officers
Animal Career Discovery Day
Gain insight from current industry specialists and unlock pathways to a fulfilling career with animals.
As the leading animal welfare organisation in Victoria, we utilise a range of skilled staff to care for animals and campaign for better animal welfare. We invite all those interested in a career in the industry to come and learn about working in animal care and talk with skilled professionals who are actively working in animal care and protection.
What you will learn
- Unlock pathways and learn how to succeed in an animal care profession
- Gain industry insights from professionals actively working in animal care and protection
- Hands-on activities and behind-the-scenes tour
What you will get
- Informative and fun sessions with industry specialists and skilled professionals
- Q&A sessions with presenters including Vets, Vet Nurses, Behaviourists, Inspectors, Animal Attendants, and Customer Care Officers
- Hands-on activities and a behind-the-scenes tour at RSPCA Burwood East
- Certificate of Attendance
Pet First Aid
This course teaches you to measure vital signs of life in pets, bandage a bleeding wound, perform CPR on an animal, and maintain safety while working with an injured pet.
Our programs are tailored for those wanting to enter the animal industry or already working within this field, as well as helping people to increase skills with their own pets.
What you will learn:
- How to observe and measure vital signs of life in your pet
- How to bandage a bleeding wound and perform CPR on an animal
- Maintain safety while working with an injured pet
What you will get:
- A hands-on, practical class – meet and work with our industry experts and qualified trainers
- Informative and fun session to increase your knowledge and skills
- Detailed course manual to take home
- Certificate of Attendance
Appropriate for:
Pet owners, potential pet owners, those working with pet owners or their pets. Attendees must be 16 years or older.
Animal Behaviour & Management Training – Dog
Upskill your staff in 2023!
RSPCA Victoria offers Animal Behaviour & Handling Training for Civic Compliance Officers, Local Laws Officers and Animal Management Officers using interactive, hands-on learning and real-life scenarios.
Key topics include:
- Animal welfare and maintaining low stress environments
- Dog Behaviour and Body Language
- Working with fearful/aggressive dogs
- Dog Handling Equipment
- Defensive Dog Handling Skills
- Techniques to get dogs in and out of vehicles
Our training programs are delivered by qualified RSPCA Victoria Educators, Animal Care Attendants and Behaviourists.
This is the perfect professional development opportunity for council officers and supports the training requirements in Council Domestic Animal Management Plans (a provision of the Domestic Animals Act 1994 section 68A).
What you will learn
What you will learn
- Use of dog capture and restraint equipment
- Identification of body language
What you will get
- Price includes lunch, morning/afternoon tea, course materials and a Certificate of Attendance
What to wear
- Work attire
- Closed in shoes
Appropriate for
Civic Compliance Officers, Local Laws Officers and Animal Management Officers
Animal Career Discovery Day
Gain insight from current industry specialists and unlock pathways to a fulfilling career with animals.
As the leading animal welfare organisation in Victoria, we utilise a range of skilled staff to care for animals and campaign for better animal welfare. We invite all those interested in a career in the industry to come and learn about working in animal care and talk with skilled professionals who are actively working in animal care and protection.
What you will learn
- Unlock pathways and learn how to succeed in an animal care profession
- Gain industry insights from professionals actively working in animal care and protection
- Hands-on activities and behind-the-scenes tour
What you will get
- Informative and fun sessions with industry specialists and skilled professionals
- Q&A sessions with presenters including Vets, Vet Nurses, Behaviourists, Inspectors, Animal Attendants, and Customer Care Officers
- Hands-on activities and a behind-the-scenes tour at RSPCA Burwood East
- Certificate of Attendance
RSPCA Shop
Did you know that the profits from our online store go straight to helping animals in need?
Last year over 14,000 homeless and neglected animals entered RSPCA Victoria’s doors.
Your purchase makes a bigger difference than you think. 💖
