DVM Professional Skills

Postgraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
VETS 5000
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Course ID
204995
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Campus
Roseworthy Campus
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Animal and Vet Sci
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Olivier Simon
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Course level
5
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

In this course participants will continue development of knowledge, skills, attitudes and capabilities underpinning required day one skills in veterinary communication, legislation, professional conduct, ethics, and clinical examination in a variety of species using animal handling skills that ensure animal welfare and operator safety while maintaining a professional image.

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate client communication skills using a predominantly relationship-centred consultation style.
  • Construct effective written documents for a variety of work-related situations based on analysis of available information, with the application of professional conventions of writing.
  • Define and evaluate conduct with regard to the veterinary surgeon's professional and legal responsibilities and apply the codes of conduct of the registering body of the state/country.
  • Work effectively as a member of a team, identifying and respecting the roles played by others in the team.
  • Conduct a systematic, thorough and efficient basic clinical examination in a variety of species using animal handling skills that ensure animal welfare and operator safety.

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Roseworthy Campus

Class number
Class number 28952
Section
Section CL01
Size
Size 100
Available
Available 100
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
11 Mar - 11 Mar Wednesday 11:10am - 1pm Roseworthy Campus Goat/Alpaca Shelter, G01
18 Mar - 18 Mar Wednesday 10:40am - 12:30pm Roseworthy Campus ICU Barn, G01
18 Mar - 18 Mar Wednesday 10:40am - 12:30pm Roseworthy Campus Cattle Yard Shelter 2, G1
18 Mar - 18 Mar Wednesday 10:40am - 12:30pm Roseworthy Campus Horse Section Office, G4
25 Mar - 25 Mar Wednesday 9:10am - 1pm Roseworthy Campus ICU Barn, G01
25 Mar - 25 Mar Wednesday 9:10am - 1pm Roseworthy Campus Cattle Yard Shelter 2, G1
25 Mar - 25 Mar Wednesday 9:10am - 1pm Roseworthy Campus Horse Section Office, G4
1 Apr - 1 Apr Wednesday 11:10am - 1pm Roseworthy Campus ICU Barn, G01
1 Apr - 1 Apr Wednesday 11:10am - 1pm Roseworthy Campus Cattle Yard Shelter 2, G1
1 Apr - 1 Apr Wednesday 11:10am - 1pm Roseworthy Campus Horse Section Office, G4
8 Apr - 8 Apr Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Roseworthy Campus ICU Barn, G01
8 Apr - 8 Apr Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Roseworthy Campus Cattle Yard Shelter 2, G1
8 Apr - 8 Apr Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Roseworthy Campus Horse Section Office, G4
15 Apr - 15 Apr Wednesday 9:10am - 1pm Roseworthy Campus ICU Barn, G01
15 Apr - 15 Apr Wednesday 9:10am - 1pm Roseworthy Campus Cattle Yard Shelter 2, G1
15 Apr - 15 Apr Wednesday 9:10am - 1pm Roseworthy Campus Horse Section Office, G4
6 May - 13 May Wednesday 11:10am - 1pm Roseworthy Campus ICU Barn, G01
6 May - 13 May Wednesday 11:10am - 1pm Roseworthy Campus Cattle Yard Shelter 2, G1
6 May - 13 May Wednesday 11:10am - 1pm Roseworthy Campus Horse Section Office, G4
13 May - 20 May Wednesday 3:10pm - 5pm Roseworthy Campus ICU Barn, G01
13 May - 20 May Wednesday 3:10pm - 5pm Roseworthy Campus Cattle Yard Shelter 2, G1
13 May - 20 May Wednesday 3:10pm - 5pm Roseworthy Campus Horse Section Office, G4
20 May - 20 May Wednesday 9:10am - 1pm Roseworthy Campus ICU Barn, G01
20 May - 20 May Wednesday 9:10am - 1pm Roseworthy Campus Cattle Yard Shelter 2, G1
20 May - 20 May Wednesday 9:10am - 1pm Roseworthy Campus Horse Section Office, G4
27 May - 27 May Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Roseworthy Campus ICU Barn, G01
27 May - 27 May Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Roseworthy Campus Cattle Yard Shelter 2, G1
27 May - 27 May Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Roseworthy Campus Horse Section Office, G4
27 May - 27 May Wednesday 2:10pm - 5pm Roseworthy Campus ICU Barn, G01
27 May - 27 May Wednesday 2:10pm - 5pm Roseworthy Campus Cattle Yard Shelter 2, G1
27 May - 27 May Wednesday 2:10pm - 5pm Roseworthy Campus Horse Section Office, G4
Class number
Class number 26654
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 100
Available
Available 100
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 25 Feb Wednesday 10:10am - 1pm Roseworthy Campus Information Centre, G03
Notes:
Available to Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students only.
Class number
Class number 26655
Section
Section PJ01
Size
Size 100
Available
Available 100
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
15 Apr - 15 Apr Wednesday 2:10pm - 6pm Roseworthy Campus MyUni, Online
6 May - 6 May Wednesday 2:10pm - 6pm Roseworthy Campus MyUni, Online
Class number
Class number 26656
Section
Section PR01
Size
Size 100
Available
Available 100
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Mar - 4 Mar Wednesday 9:10am - 12:30pm Roseworthy Campus Callaghan Building, G11
4 Mar - 4 Mar Wednesday 9:10am - 12:30pm Roseworthy Campus Callaghan Building, G14
4 Mar - 4 Mar Wednesday 9:10am - 12:30pm Roseworthy Campus Callaghan Building, G17
4 Mar - 4 Mar Wednesday 9:10am - 12:30pm Roseworthy Campus Callaghan Building, G19
4 Mar - 4 Mar Wednesday 9:10am - 12:30pm Roseworthy Campus Callaghan Building, G20
4 Mar - 4 Mar Wednesday 9:10am - 12:30pm Roseworthy Campus Callaghan Building, G22
4 Mar - 4 Mar Wednesday 9:10am - 12:30pm Roseworthy Campus Callaghan Building, G3
4 Mar - 4 Mar Wednesday 9:10am - 12:30pm Roseworthy Campus Callaghan Building, G4
4 Mar - 4 Mar Wednesday 1:40pm - 5pm Roseworthy Campus Leske Building, G18
18 Mar - 18 Mar Wednesday 1:40pm - 5pm Roseworthy Campus Callaghan Building, G11
18 Mar - 18 Mar Wednesday 1:40pm - 5pm Roseworthy Campus Callaghan Building, G14
18 Mar - 18 Mar Wednesday 1:40pm - 5pm Roseworthy Campus Callaghan Building, G17
18 Mar - 18 Mar Wednesday 1:40pm - 5pm Roseworthy Campus Callaghan Building, G19
18 Mar - 18 Mar Wednesday 1:40pm - 5pm Roseworthy Campus Callaghan Building, G20
18 Mar - 18 Mar Wednesday 1:40pm - 5pm Roseworthy Campus Callaghan Building, G22
18 Mar - 18 Mar Wednesday 1:40pm - 5pm Roseworthy Campus Callaghan Building, G3
18 Mar - 18 Mar Wednesday 1:40pm - 5pm Roseworthy Campus Callaghan Building, G4
Class number
Class number 21566
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 100
Available
Available 100
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 25 Feb Wednesday 9:10am - 10am Roseworthy Campus Information Centre, G03
25 Feb - 25 Feb Wednesday 2:10pm - 5pm Roseworthy Campus Veterinary Science, G05-06-07
11 Mar - 11 Mar Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Roseworthy Campus Leske Building, G18
11 Mar - 11 Mar Wednesday 2:10pm - 5pm Roseworthy Campus Veterinary Science, G05-06-07
18 Mar - 18 Mar Wednesday 9:10am - 10am Roseworthy Campus Veterinary Science, G02
25 Mar - 25 Mar Wednesday 2:10pm - 5pm Roseworthy Campus Veterinary Science, G05-06-07
1 Apr - 1 Apr Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Roseworthy Campus Veterinary Science, G02
1 Apr - 1 Apr Wednesday 3:10pm - 5pm Roseworthy Campus Roseworthy College Hall, G03
1 Apr - 1 Apr Wednesday 3:10pm - 5pm Roseworthy Campus Callaghan Building, G18A/G18B
8 Apr - 8 Apr Wednesday 11:10am - 1pm Roseworthy Campus Veterinary Science, G02
8 Apr - 8 Apr Wednesday 1:10pm - 5pm Roseworthy Campus Information Centre, G03
13 May - 20 May Wednesday 2:10pm - 3pm Roseworthy Campus Information Centre, G03

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed VETSC7001RW DVM Professional Skills at the University of Adelaide

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