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Course duration

This is a year long course. It commences in Semester 1, 2025 and completes in Semester 2, 2025.

Course description

The purpose of VETS3044 Preparation for Professional Practice is to assist in the transformation from veterinary technology student to practicing veterinary technologist in clinical and/or various animal-related occupations. Within this course the students must attain a high professional standard in veterinary technology. This course involves the practical application of skills and knowledge in anaesthesia, medicine, surgery, radiology for companion animals, laboratory animals, avian and exotics, equine and livestock. Students will participate in a 9 week teaching block in Semester 1 followed by WIL (clinical rotations and placements) across the remainder of the year. This will include internal and external clinical discipline Work Integrated Learning (WIL) as well as a 4 week clinical/industry placement where they will actively participate in the daily operations of their chosen placement facility. This placement could take place in any approved veterinary related field, including but not exclusive to: veterinary practice, biosecurity, biomedical research, diagnostic laboratories, or nutrition industry. This course is very demanding and requires students to be fully and actively involved in discussions, tutorials and practical classes.

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