Course overview
Veterinary Technologists in practice utilise and apply their acquired knowledge and skill on a daily basis to assist the veterinary team in providing high quality health care for their patients, and support and education to their clients. In this core course, Veterinary Technology students will employ their existing knowledge and skill in the real life clinical environment to further develop their knowledge and proficiency in all aspects of patient care. Students will complete a total of 240 hours (6 weeks) of work placement(s) on a roster basis, Students will engage in clinical related activities related to small animal medicine, surgery & sterile supply, anaesthesia, large animal medicine, diagnostic imaging, and veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDL) during their 6 weeks of placement. A portion of the placement may be delivered as a distributed placement external to the University's teaching hospitals. These rosters fit into a 48 week academic year that begins in early January of level III of the Bachelor of Veterinary Technology program.
Course learning outcomes
- Demonstrate knowledge and clinical skills in patient management, application of therapies, and clinical duties commensurate with a Veterinary Technologist in veterinary practice including diagnostic imaging, surgical nursing, clinical laboratory diagnostics, anaesthesia and medical nursing.
- Apply the principles of safe working practices including observing workplace health and safety protocols.
- Demonstrate an ethical and professional attitude, including interactions with practising veterinarians and nurses, clients and their animals, the public, university support staff, industry representatives, and fellow students.