Kurri Kurri TAFE is set to receive $27,598 for new learning tools and equipment for animal care.
The money will cover a new blood analyser machine, a hydraulic table, and other medical and animal grooming equipment.
The investment hopes to help the sector meet a skills demand, with courses for veterinary nurses, pet groomers, and animal attendants.
It's part of a $100 million investment by the State Government.
TAFE NSW Animal Care and Management Head Teacher Susanne Turnbull says the new technology will help students be ready for the workplace.
“The medical equipment enables students to undertake safe and realistic hands-on practise of core vet nursing skills from blood tests to dental scaling and polishing,” Ms Turnbull said.
“Thanks to this new equipment, TAFE NSW Kurri Kurri can now look to offer new courses such as pet grooming and the Diploma of Veterinary Nursing in the future.”
