Presented by
Nicky Petch
Vet Nurse, Training Instructor, Myotherapist
This Pet First Aid course is specifically designed for Pet Care Professionals to assist in their understanding of what to do in situations where pets in their care may need veterinary attention. Pet First Aid is important for Dog Walkers, Dog Trainers, Pet Minders, Pet Groomers and anyone else who works with other peoples' pets or is interested in learning more about Pet Health and Pet Care.
Bark Academy's Pet First Aid Course presenter Nicky Petch has years of experience in the pet industry having worked as a Dog Trainer, Dog Walker, Dog Myotherapist, Vet Nurse and she has also worked in China with the Animals Asia Foundation. It is for this reason Bark Academy's Pet First Aid Course has a strong emphasis on risk assessment and prevention and will also include advice and notes on how to get a comprehensive client history.
At this Pet First Aid Course you'll learn what to do with the day to day situations Animal Handlers may face including; identifying and treating cuts and wounds, snake and insect bites, limb immobility, poisoning, heat stroke, grass seeds etc. Participants will also learn how to assess conditions such as vomiting & diahorrea and the First Aid Course will include some handy tips on what can be used around the house in cases of emergency. This Pet First Aid Course offers loads of variety combining - theory, a hands-on component using a real dog and other practical exercises. Included in this Pet First Aid Course is a handy Pet First Aid Booklet to take home or carry in your car and a Certificate of Participation. Pet First Aid Kits are available for purchase at reduced prices. This Pet First Aid Course is a must for anyone who works in the Pet Industry and the general public is also welcome.
Date: TBA
Time: 9am to 1pm
Location: Sol Green Community Centre
South Melbourne
Investment: Pet First Aid Course $ 82.50
(incl. GST) Pet First Aid Kits $ 42.50 (optional)
Total course and kit $125.00
Morning tea and coffee provided
Participants will be given a certificate of participation at the end
"Great to have a real dog and such a good patient"
"Thoroughly enjoyed the course, learnt lots, thanks"
"It was very useful, I've learnt lots of new things" Agnes
"I enjoyed the course so much, it was easy to follow and so informative. I definitely recommend it to anyone working in the animal industry" Roberta
"Thank you for organising a really interesting and informative course. Nicky did an excellent job with the presentation, and the hands-on demos were extremely useful...Other than the course content two other highlights for me were your soup (yummo!) and the gorgeous Hudson - I wanted to take him home!" Carolyn
