Companion Animal Clinical Studies (VETS4010)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2017
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Veterinary Science School
Units
6
Duration
Two Semesters
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
6L,6P #3 Sem 1 & 5L,6C #3 Sem 2
Prerequisite
VETS3010, VETS3011, VETS3012
Restricted
Enrolment restricted to Veterinary Science students only
Assessment methods
Tests, assignments, practical evaluations and examinations.
Course enquiries
Work Integrated Learning
Work Simulations
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | Gatton | In Person | Course Profile |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course duration
This is a year long course. It commences in Semester 1, 2017 and completes in Semester 2, 2017.
Course description
Principles of clinical practice for companion animals (ie, dogs, cats, birds, exotic animals, and urban wildlife), including the problem-orientated diagnostic apprach, evidence-based medicine, principles of surgery, anaesthesia, diagnostic imaging, & therapeutics (fluids, corticosteroids, NSAIDS, antibiotics, etc). Following this introductory section, the course will cover species-specific medicine and surgery using a clinical presentation approach, and will incorporate medicine, therapeutics, diagnostic imaging, surgery, obstetrics, behavioural problems and applied nutrition on a species basis.
