Digital Pet First Aid Course

Created and taught by a Vet. Practical. Clear. Life-saving.

Knowing what to do in an emergency can make all the difference. Our Digital Pet First Aid Course gives you the confidence, knowledge, and practical skills to act quickly and safely when a pet needs help.

The course focuses on what you can do immediately — from giving potentially life-saving first aid before reaching a vet, to safely managing minor injuries such as superficial cuts and grazes at home. It helps you stay calm, act appropriately, and know when urgent veterinary care is needed.

Created and taught on camera by Charlie The Vet, this comprehensive online course is suitable for pet owners, dog walkers, groomers, and pet professionals, and can be completed entirely at your own pace.

Once purchased, you can access the course at any time within your account area.

Instant access • Learn at your own pace • Certificate included

Who Is This Course For?

• Dog walkers & pet sitters

• Groomers

• Pet professionals

• Rescue workers & volunteers

• Pet owners who want to be prepared

No previous medical knowledge is required.

⏱ Course Length & Certification

• Estimated completion time: 4–4.5 hours

• Includes over 90 minutes of vet-led video content

• All core modules are mandatory

• Each section includes course notes and a quiz

• Quizzes must be passed at 80%

• ✔️ Certificate of completion awarded at the end

What’s Included in the Course

Module 1 – Vital Signs & Handling Techniques

Learn how to approach and handle pets safely in emergency situations.

• Approaching first aid situations

• Approaching a sick or injured animal

• Safely restraining dogs

• Safely restraining cats (short cat-specific section)

• Performing a basic clinical exam

Module 2 – Emergency Procedures

Essential life-saving skills you may need before reaching a vet.

• Dealing with choking

• How to perform CPR

Module 3 – Bleeding & Wound Management

Practical guidance for both emergencies and minor injuries at home.

• Emergency bleeding control

• General wound management

• How to bandage a paw

• How to apply an ear bandage

Module 4 – Common Emergencies & Ailments

Clear, calm guidance for stressful situations.

• Foreign objects in the eyes

• Broken nails

• How to approach trauma cases

• Drowning

• Seizures

Module 5 – Environmental Emergencies

Recognising and managing temperature-related emergencies.

• Heat stroke

• Hypothermia

Module 6 – Stings & Bites

Knowing what to do — and what not to do.

• Ticks

• Bee and wasp stings

• Snake bites

Module 7 – Toxins & Poisons

Recognising danger early and acting fast.

• Common toxins and poisons

🎁 Bonus Materials (Optional)

Extra emergency guidance you can refer back to at any time:

• Paw bandage on the go

• Bloat & Gastric Dilatation Volvulus (GDV)

• Pyometra

• Blocked cats (urethral obstruction)

• Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar)

• Signs of pain in cats & dogs

• Vomiting & diarrhoea in cats & dogs

• Burns in pets

⏱ Over 30 minutes of additional optional content

Be prepared. Stay calm. Know what to do.

This course is designed to empower you to give immediate first aid, manage minor injuries safely at home, and get pets the right help as quickly as possible.

Important Disclaimer

This course is intended to provide first aid guidance and education only. It does not replace veterinary care or professional diagnosis and treatment. Learners are taught when and how to provide immediate first aid, and — just as importantly — when to seek urgent veterinary attention.