Professional Practice (VETS3048)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2025
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Veterinary Science School
Units
8
Duration
Two Semesters
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
General contact hours 8 Hours/ Week
Prerequisite
VETS1018, ANIM1120, VETS2001, VETS2006, VETS2007, VETS2009, VETS2043
Companion
VETS3009, VETS3017, VETS3018
Restricted
BVetTech students only
Assessment methods
Workshops, Exam, Work-based Assessment, Presentation, Practical Exam
Course enquiries
Doctor Rebekah Scotney ()
Doctor 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 duration
This course runs over course, commencing in Semester 1, 2025.
Course description
The purpose of VETS3048 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 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, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | Gatton | In Person | Profile unavailable |