The Animal Care and Management industry sector, for educational purposes, has been split into the following industry groups. This sector comprises animal regulation, animal technology, captive animals, companion animal services, and veterinary nursing.

The three regions conducting the highest number of student contact hours for animal care and management training (across all sub-industries) are:

1. Eastern Metropolitan Melbourne
2. Western Metropolitan Melbourne
3. Northern Metropolitan Melbourne

It comprises about 7.9% of all student contact hours in training in Victoria in the categories of Agriculture and Production Horticulture, Amenity Horticulture, Animal Care and Management and Seafood and Aquaculture training.

For further information on the various sub-sectors please examine the links below:

• Animal Control & Regulation
• Animal Technology
• Captive Animals
• Companion Animal Services
• Veterinary Nursing
• Wildlife Rescue & Care