Animal Health & Veterinary Contexts (VETS2009)

Information valid for Semester 2, 2024

Course level

Undergraduate

Faculty

Science

School

Veterinary Science School

Units

2

Duration

One Semester

Attendance mode

In Person

Class hours

Lecture 2 Hours/ Week
Tutorial 1 Hour/ Week
Placement 3 Hours/ Week

Prerequisite

ANIM1120

Recommended prerequisite

Restricted

BVetTech students only. Successful completion of ANIM1120. Completion of 20 days toward the AHEMS milestone requirement.

Assessment methods

End of Semester examination

Practicum assessment

Reflective task

Course enquiries

Professor Malcolm Jones (Semester 2, Regular, Gatton, In person)

Professor Malcolm Jones

Work Integrated Learning

Industry Placements, Field Experience

Current course offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) Gatton In Person Profile unavailable

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Course description

Veterinary Technologists play an increasingly important role in patient care and the organisation of veterinary practices, or animal enterprises. This course will equip Veterinary Technology students with the essential knowledge and skills required for successful professional participation in the operations of a veterinary practice, hospital, or animal focused-organisation. The course will build on prior learning in animal handling, providing students with knowledge in the operation of animal-focused enterprises through direct participation in Animal Husbandry Extra Mural placements (AHEMS). Enrolment in VETS2009 is restricted. Students MUST have received a passing grade for the pre-requisite course ANIM1120 and completed 20 days toward the AHEMS milestone to be permitted to enrol in this course. Student enquiries relating to eligibility for enrolment can be directed to the SVS Admin Team (vetenquiries@uq.edu.au) for assistance.

Archived offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) Gatton In Person Course Profile
Semester 2, 2023 (24/07/2023 - 18/11/2023) Gatton In Person Course Profile