Course level

Undergraduate

Faculty

Science

School

Veterinary Science School

Units

4

Duration

Two Semesters

Prerequisite

Completion of all level 1 and 2 courses

Companion

VETS3009; VETS3017; VETS3018; VETS3043 & VETS3044

Restricted

Enrolment restricted to Bachelor of Veterinary Technology students.

Assessment methods

Workshops, Exam, Work-based Assessment, Presentation, Practical Exam

Course enquiries

Rebekah Scotney

Work Integrated Learning

Industry Placements

Current course offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 1, 2024 (19/02/2024 - 15/06/2024) Gatton In Person Course Profile

Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.

Course description

The purpose of this course 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 an 8 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 rotations 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.

Archived offerings

Course offerings Location Mode 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
Semester 1, 2015 (02/03/2015 - 27/06/2015) Gatton Internal Course Profile