Pet First Aid

Master Pet First Aid skills online. Learn to handle emergencies, injuries, and illnesses with ease and confidence.

Overview

When your pet is in distress, every second matters. This Pet First Aid course offers clear and structured guidance to help you manage emergencies from bleeding and choking to allergic reactions and bites. You’ll gain critical knowledge about how to calmly assess symptoms, respond quickly, and minimise harm before veterinary care is available.

Whether you're a devoted owner or work with animals daily, this course supports your mission to keep pets safe. It covers topics like CPR for animals, wound care, recognising signs of poisoning, and managing seizures. All modules are designed for easy online learning and can be studied anytime, anywhere. Keep your pets safe with calm, informed decision-making.

Learning Outcomes

• Identify early signs of illness, injury, or behavioural distress.
• Know how to handle choking, cuts, bleeding, or shock.
• Learn to respond to poisoning, seizures, and allergic reactions.
• Understand pet CPR methods for cats, dogs, and other animals.
• Manage heatstroke, bites, burns, and broken bones safely.
• Gain knowledge of what to include in a pet first aid kit.

Who is this Course For

• Pet owners wanting to care better in emergency situations.
• Animal shelter or rescue volunteers who handle distressed pets.
• Dog walkers and pet sitters looking to build trust and value.
• Vet receptionist staff needing foundational emergency knowledge.
• Pet groomers dealing with minor injuries or discomforts.
• Kennel and cattery workers handling multiple animals daily.
• Individuals interested in pet care services or animal welfare.
• Students exploring a career path in animal-related fields.

Career Path

• Veterinary Assistant – £20,000–£25,000 average yearly salary
• Animal Shelter Worker – £18,000–£22,000 average yearly salary
• Dog Groomer – £19,000–£24,000 average yearly salary
• Pet Boarding Manager – £22,000–£28,000 average yearly salary
• Animal Welfare Officer – £24,000–£30,000 average yearly salary
• Pet First Aid Instructor (Freelance) – £25,000–£35,000 average yearly salary