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Course Overview

The Pet Care Assistant (PCA) works with the veterinary medical team to provide and prepare the best medical care for pets. The Pet Care Assistant (Level 1) course is designed to provide participants with a foundation in essential knowledge and practical skills required for effectively caring for common pets. In this course, participants will learn the basics of animal care, husbandry, and behaviour, and will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to provide basic animal restraint and prepare essential surgical and medical supplies. Through a combination of theoretical learning and hands-on activities, participants will gain the confidence and competence needed to provide quality care for pets in clinical settings.

SUPPORTING ORGANISATION
 

MARS Veterinary Health

"Our commitment to veterinary excellence extends beyond the confines of our clinics. We are proud to partner with Temasek Polytechnic to nurture the next generation of dedicated professionals. Together, we're shaping a future where excellence in care is not just a goal but a shared commitment to advancing the standards of our industry."

 

Entry Requirements

Pre-requisites: Workplace Literacy (WPL) Level 5 for Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing; OR Pass in ‘N’ level English.

Who Should Attend

  • Pet Care Assistants currently working at veterinary clinics/ hospitals
  • Individuals seeking to start a career as Pet care Assistants at veterinary clinics/ hospitals

What You'll Learn

Participants of this course will be equipped to be competent Pet Care Assistants (Level 1) with the knowledge and skills to:

 

  • Provide basic husbandry and care to patients
  • Interpret basic animal behaviour
  • Set up and maintain common veterinary medical and surgical equipment
  • Communicate effectively with team members and clients

 

 

Assessment

 

Written Assessment

 

 

Level

 

Basic

 

 

Certification

 

Participants who meet at least 75% of the required course attendance and attempt the assessment will be awarded the Certificate of Completion.


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Course Contact

  • 67881212
  • Monday - Thursday: 8:30am - 6:00pm
    Friday: 8:30am - 5:30pm
     
    Closed during lunchtime, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
    and on weekends and public holidays.

     

  • https://www.tp.edu.sg/tsa
  • Temasek SkillsFuture Academy (TSA)

    Temasek Polytechnic

    East Wing, Block 1A, Level 3, Unit 4

    21 Tampines Avenue 1,

    Singapore 529757

  • Temasek Polytechnic reserves the right to alter the course, modify the scale of fee, amend any other information or cancel a course with low enrolment.