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Industry placements provide UQ Veterinary Science students with authentic experiences that complement coursework learning, and are an integral component of the degree. Students undertake a range of preclinical placements in years 1-3 of the program, during vacation periods, through which a broad foundational appreciation of animal enterprises and production systems is acquired. In the 5th year of the program, clinical placements are undertaken, contextualising the clinical curriculum in a range of settings that include small animal, large animal and mixed practice. Core elements of preclinical and clinical placements (EMS) are augmented by elective opportunities, whereby students can explore areas of interest in general practice, specialised clinical practice, zoological work, government work, research or other aspects of the vocation. Students are required to undertake ten (10) weeks of preclinical vacation work (in their own time) by the end of their third year of study, and undertake a further ten weeks of clinical placements (EMS) during 5th year rotations.

Graduates from the Bachelor of Veterinary Science are employed as Veterinary Professionals in a number of areas including (but not limited to): Urban and rural private practitioners in Australia and abroad; Consultants on aspects of animal production and disease control; Consultants with federal and state governments dealing with the control of animal disease and the efficiency of animal production; Advisors to industry (especially pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies) and Educators and/or researchers with universities and governments.

In 2019, the School of Veterinary Science achieved accreditation with the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) for the maximum term of seven years. The AVMA accreditation is recognised internationally as the benchmark for quality in veterinary education.

With the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council and the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (UK) accreditation, graduates can apply to practice in Australia, the UK, North America, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia.

As a graduate of an AVMA accredited school, students are eligible to sit the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE), a requirement for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in jurisdictions of the USA and Canada.