Animal Health Technicians
OVERVIEW
Animal health technicians bring a unique set of skills and capabilities that can benefit the small animal veterinary industry.
There is a country wide veterinary industry staff shortage, and thus an increasing demand for animal health technicians to step into small animal practice and assist the veterinary team. Khula provides in-depth training for the small animal setting, in alignment with South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) guidelines.
COURSE OPTIONS
Comprehensive CPD Courses
This foundational course is designed for AHTs entering small animal practice. It builds confidence in core clinical skills, including communication, laboratory procedures, anaesthesia and emergency care, providing a strong grounding in companion animal practice.
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- 6 CPD points
- 3 Months
- 6 Modules
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This comprehensive course is designed for AHTs looking to advance their clinical skills in small animal practice. It builds on Introduction to Companion Animal Care and covers dentistry, radiography, common diseases and surgical nursing to strengthen clinical confidence.
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- 12 CPD points
- 6 Months
- 12 Modules
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Short CPD Courses
This bite-sized course equips Animal Health Technicians with essential skills in anaesthetics and emergency care for small animals. It provides focused training on key topics such as anaesthetic techniques, monitoring, and recovery, as well as emergency management, including triage, cardiac arrest, and critical conditions like GDV.
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- 3 CPD points
- 2 Months
- 2 Modules
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COMING SOON
This bite-sized course equips Animal Health Technicians with essential skills in pharmacy management and practical diagnostic support within small animal practice. It provides focused training on drug scheduling, safe dispensing, common veterinary medicines and drug calculations, as well as the minimum database and key laboratory techniques including blood smears, urinalysis and faecal testing to support accurate patient assessment and effective teamwork within the clinical setting.