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Animal Care · Certificate

Know What to Do
When It Matters Most

Learn how to respond calmly and effectively in a pet emergency. This course gives you a clear framework for action, covering everything from choking and CPR to NZ-specific risks like toxic plants and farm poisons.

Free first lesson
Or enrol on the spot
Rated 5 by our students
From $25
Per Week
ICOES + CPD
Endorsed Certificate
14-Day
Money-Back Guarantee
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Online, Self-Paced
24/7
AI Tutor
Where this can take you

Upskill. Career or Business. Made for New Zealand.

Whatever you are here for, these are the kinds of roles your new skills could lead to:

Kennel Assistant
Dog Daycare Attendant
Pet Sitter
Animal Shelter Attendant
Pet Grooming Assistant
Veterinary Care Assistant
Curriculum

What You’ll Learn.

5 modules · 50 lessons · Study at your own pace

01Welcome & IntroductionFree
02What Pet First Aid Is and What It Is Not
03How to Stay Calm and Think Clearly in a Pet Emergency
04Reading a Healthy Dog: Vital Signs and Normal Behaviour
05Reading a Healthy Cat: Vital Signs and Normal Behaviour
06Common Pets Beyond Dogs and Cats: Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, and Birds
07Recognising the Signs That a Pet Needs Urgent Help
08How Vets and Pet First Aiders Work Together
09Building a Pet First Aid Kit for Home and on the Go
10Safe Handling of an Injured or Distressed Animal
11Understanding Animal Pain: What It Looks Like and What It Tells You
Included with your course

Your 24/7 AI Tutor.

It knows where you are

Your tutor sees the lesson you are on and what you have covered, so every answer fits your progress.

Explains Until You Get It

Confused by a concept? Ask for a simpler take, a real-world example, or a quick quiz to test yourself.

There at 11pm

Study when it suits you. Your tutor is available around the clock, every day of your enrolment.

Inside this course · Your tutor
My dog sometimes comes with me to a friend's farm near Hamilton. What's the most important thing to know about rat bait poisoning?
That's a great question, as it's a common risk in rural New Zealand. Most rodent baits use anticoagulants, which stop blood from clotting. Symptoms can be delayed, so any suspected ingestion is a serious emergency. The first and most important step is to call your nearest vet immediately for advice. Our module on poisoning gives a step-by-step thinking framework for these situations. Would you like to explore that now?
ModernEdu
This certifies that
Charlotte Reeve
has successfully completed the
Certificate in Pet First Aid & Safety NZ
Issued by Modern Education New Zealand
Certificate No. ME-2026-04871
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Your certificate

Proof of What You Know.

Endorsed

Endorsed by ICOES, the International Council for Online Educational Standards, and CPD-eligible.

Verifiable online

Every certificate carries a unique number an employer or client can verify on our site in seconds.

Made to share

A printed hard copy is included with upfront enrolment, and a digital version for LinkedIn and your CV.

Student reviews

What People Are Saying.

5 average rating

Set up a plant styling business, and maintain it too

The content was clear and practical — including the set-up of a plant styling business, and ongoing maintenance too.

Emily P. · Verified student

The financial part of the business

Learning about the financial part of the business.

Kristine S. · Verified student

The first weeks are the foundation, not a warm-up

The first weeks in the home are not a warm-up phase, they are the foundation. The guidance we give owners during this window can prevent months of remedial work later, making early intervention one of the most powerful tools we have as trainers.

Gaylene D. · Verified student
What you get

Everything Included.

In this course

50 lessons across 5 modules, read, listen, or watch every one
Your 24/7 AI tutor, built into every lesson
Assessments and your ICOES-endorsed, CPD-eligible certificate
12 months access, with extensions available on request

As a Modern Edu student

Student discount on any additional course
Printed hard-copy edition of your course
More student extras on the way
How it works

Four Steps to Your Certificate.

01

Try It Free

Start lesson 1 right now, free. See the course and meet your tutor before paying anything.

02

Enrol Easily

Pick the option that suits you. Every option is covered by the 14-day guarantee.

03

Make Real Progress

Read, listen, or watch each lesson. Go at your own pace with your tutor beside you.

04

Get Your Certificate

Pass your assessments and receive your endorsed, verifiable certificate.

Enrolment

Easy Ways to Get Started.

Try the first lesson free. When you are ready, split it into four with Afterpay or Klarna, save $140 upfront, or take the simple weekly plan.

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28 weekly payments · $700 total
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Before you enrol

Is It Right for You?

This course is for you if

Pet owners in New Zealand who want to be prepared.
People who work with animals, like groomers, walkers, or sitters.
Anyone living in a rural area or a place prone to natural disasters.
Students thinking about a career in animal welfare or vet nursing.
Shelter volunteers and animal foster carers.

It is probably not for you if

Veterinarians or vet nurses seeking advanced clinical training.
Anyone needing a formal NZQA-accredited qualification.
People who live outside New Zealand, as the course has NZ-specific content.
Students looking for hands-on, in-person practical assessments.

14-Day Money-Back Guarantee.

Try the full course for two weeks. If it is not for you, we refund you in full. No questions asked, no conditions.

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Tammie O. · Verified student

“Very informative, and I like the focus on clients. It's better to give advice in small segments — just as we do with our dogs. Small steps.”

John H. · Verified student

“Real world responses — wow. The laws, and what it means to run a facility, is an eye opener. Even the less-common-pets section was eye opening — rabbits are illegal to keep as pets here in Queensland!”

Lee P. · Verified student

Start With a Free Lesson.

Start with the free first lesson, or enrol on the spot from $25 a week.

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