Junior Animal Attendant Day
AU$99.00

Junior Animal Attendant Day

Discover a day in the life of an animal attendant

Next Available: Tue, 26 Sep 9:30AM (AEST)
5 hours 30 minutes
Over 50 people have attended this class

Description

Does your child dream of working with animals?  This session involves kids in  some of the real tasks undertaken by RSPCA Animal Attendants each day.  Help us keep the enclosures clean and safe,  follow a feeding guide and participate in feeding  animals.  Learn about how our staff keep records of animal care and support animals in finding their forever homes.  

Tour the RSPCA adoptions center to see the animals awaiting new forever homes.

* This program is available only to children aged 7 – 12 years. 


NB:  All programs are delivered and facilitated by qualified staff and do not require that parents/guardians stay during the session.  If you feel that your child needs additional support, please discuss with a member of our team.  


As a guide, most sessions include the following activities:

  • A visit to the RSPCA education barn
  • Tour of the Burwood East adoption facilities
  • Opportunities to make enrichment items for animals
  • Meeting an education dog
  • Viewing of RSPCA Animal Rescue (30 mins)


Please note that not all activities involve animals.  RSPCA’s education animals are carefully selected for their suitability for education programs and are given choice and control throughout all interactions with visitors. This framework aims to ensure that interactions are a safe and a positive experience for them.


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What you will learn

  • Experience some of the work undertaken by animal attendants in the animal care industry.

What you will get

  • Certificate of attendance

What to bring

  • Lunch, snack and a drink bottle

What to wear

Closed in shoes for admittance into the barn

Appropriate for

This program is available only to children aged 7 – 12 years.


RSPCA Victoria

4.7
(894 Reviews)

Want to improve your animal skills? Looking for quality teaching by industry experts? Want real skills and training?

Whether you’re a pet owner or thinking of a career in animal care, RSPCA Victoria has a short course to extend your animal skills and understanding.

Designed to develop new skills for anyone dealing with animals; RSPCA short courses provide valuable access to industry experts and utilise quality resources and trainers in an informative and hands-on environment.

As the trusted name in animal welfare in Victoria, we understand what animals need, and what works and what doesn’t – and are keen to share our practical knowledge and skills with you through.

 

Gain professional skills. Learn about your pet. Or both!

Programs are tailored for those wanting to enter the animal industry or improve their skills within this field, as well as helping people to increase their skills with their own pets.

Hands-on experience is essential to understanding animals so you will have the chance to meet and work with – animals from our education team – as well as learn from industry experts and qualified trainers.

And of course, profits raised go towards supporting animal welfare projects. You’re helping animals while you learn to… help animals!

So book your course with us today.

 

About RSPCA Victoria

We are a non-government, community based charity that works to prevent cruelty to animals by actively promoting their care and protection. RSPCA Victoria was established in Melbourne in 1871. Since this time, the RSPCA has become Australia's leading animal welfare charity.

Our community services include work in education, advocacy, animal care and protection. In Victoria, we operate nine animal Adoption Care Centres and one community pet care centre, providing refuge and care to more than 20,000 animals every year. 

As a not-for-profit organisation, we rely on community support to care for 'all creatures great and small'.  More than 90% of our funding is due to the generous support of the Victorian community.

For further information, visit www.rspcavic.org 

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4.8 (6 reviews)
Noorrated it
18 Jul 2023
Both my kids loved attending the Junior Animal Attendant Day - it was not only a great way to spend a day in their school holidays, but they learnt so much and were very engaged throughout the day. They love animals and have grown up around them, and yet there was so much more to learn and expand their thinking beyond their existing knowledge. Highly recommend this program for all animal lovers and my kids will be doing it again!
Yasminrated it
07 Jul 2023
The facilitators were very nice and knowledgeable about the topics and the day was planned carefully so that everyone and their needs were accommodated. Definitely worth every cent and would recommend.
Matearated it
07 Jul 2023
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Cancellations & Refunds

If the organiser cancels the class:

You are entitled to a full refund.

If you can't attend the class:

  • A refund can be requested 7 days before class starts. Free of charge.
  • A transfer can be requested 7 days before the class starts. Free of charge.
  • A credit note can be requested 7 days before the class starts. Free of charge.

No changes will be allowed after these times.

We recommend the refund upgrade option upon checkout in case you’re not able to attend the class. Learn more about refund upgrade option.

Terms & Conditions

Terms and Conditions

  • Program activities are conducted by RSPCA Victoria Education Officers and staff. RSPCA Victoria reserves the right to alter activities or cease programs should staff and participant safety be compromised.
  • For safety reasons, participants must wear appropriate clothing and closed-in shoes. 
  • RSPCA Victoria reserves the right to cancel the class should minimum numbers not be met.  A full refund will apply in these circumstances. 

DISCLAIMER

Participants may be involved in a range of hands-on activities during training. While the RSPCA takes all reasonable precautions to ensure the safety of participants, all participants engage with these activities at their own risk.

By enrolling in these programs you acknowledge that you understand this disclaimer and release RSPCA (Victoria) and its employees, agents, volunteers and contractors from any liability whatsoever, to the extent permitted by law.

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