Current course offerings

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Course duration

This is a year long course. It commences in Semester 2, 2021 and completes in Semester 1, 2024.

Course description

This course provides hands-on, advanced training for veterinary technologists. Students will be based in approved, referral veterinary practices or other animal/technical environments (e.g. zoos, research institutes, government agencies). They will work as part of a para-veterinary team in managing clinical or professional caseload and activities, under the guidance of UQ staff and an external preceptor. This Work Integrated Learning approach to training will prepare the student for an advanced level of professional practice, as well as enhancing their employment prospects through acquisition of contextually appropriate skills and competences. Students commencing in Semester 1 full-time enrol in VETS6621 for 2 consecutive semesters. Students commencing in Semester 2 full-time enrol in VETS6622 for 2 consecutive semesters.

Archived offerings