Veterinary Professional Practice (VETS5029)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2026
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Veterinary Science School
Units
2
Duration
Two Semesters
Attendance mode
In Person
Prerequisite
VETS4010, VETS4022, VETS4035, VETS4034, VETS4040.
Restricted
Enrolment restricted to Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) students.
Assessment methods
WIL performance and reflection, assessments, examinations
Course enquiries
Associate Professor Daniel Schull (Gatton, In person)
Doctor John Mallyon (Gatton, In person)
A/Prof Dan Schull coordinates the professional studies elements of VETS5029 (in particular the Preparation for Professional Practice Reflection and Conference Week).
Dr John mallyon coordinates the Clinical Extramural WIL Placement and associated assessment.
Work Integrated Learning
Industry Placements
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2025 (02/12/2024 - 21/06/2025) | Gatton | In Person | Course Profile |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course duration
This course runs over course, commencing in Semester 1, 2026.
Course description
The professional roles and responsibilities of veterinarians to animals, clients, community and to their profession. In this course, students undertake a range of externally placed Clinical Extramural Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities and reflect on their development as clinicians during these placements.
Archived offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2026 (23/02/2026 - 20/06/2026) | Gatton | In Person | Profile unavailable |
| Semester 1, 2024 (19/02/2024 - 15/06/2024) | Gatton | In Person | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2023 (20/02/2023 - 17/06/2023) | Gatton | In Person | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2022 (21/02/2022 - 21/06/2022) | Gatton | Internal | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2021 (22/02/2021 - 19/06/2021) | Gatton | Internal | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2020 (24/02/2020 - 11/07/2020) | Gatton | Internal | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2019 (25/02/2019 - 22/06/2019) | Gatton | Internal | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2018 (19/02/2018 - 23/06/2018) | Gatton | Internal | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2017 (27/02/2017 - 24/06/2017) | Gatton | Internal | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2016 (29/02/2016 - 25/06/2016) | Gatton | Internal | Course Profile |
