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Abstract

This rotation exposes students to mixed rural veterinary practice. Mixed veterinary practices are common throughout rural Australia and perform an important role in their communities by ensuring access of the public to veterinary services, advice on zoonoses, public health and animal welfare and performing other community services, while also acting … For more content click the Read More button below.

Syllabus

Veterinary reproductionVeterinary surgeryVeterinary medicineVeterinary emergency medicineVeterinary anaesthesiaDiagnostic imagingEpidemiologyPublic HealthCommunication skills

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
be able to describe the role of veterinarians working in mixed rural veterinary practice, including recognition of the contribution of veterinary practitioners in rural communities through activities beyond those associated with veterinary practice;
2.
be able to communicate empathically and effectively with clients from a range of backgrounds, including primary producers and owners of companion and performance animals;
3.
be able to assist in the provision of veterinary services to clients for a wide range of domestic animal species;
4.
be able to perform clinical examinations and interpret findings for common domestic animal species;
5.
be able to describe, perform and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic procedures commonly required in veterinary practice;
6.
be able to integrate current scientific evidence with existing knowledge to develop clinical reasoning and problem solving ability and improve management of cases encountered in practice;
7.
be able to conduct scientific research on a public health, animal welfare or animal health topic and communicate appropriate findings to the local community in a suitable oral or written format;
8.
be able to integrate with lay and professional staff and contribute to effective clinical operations; and
9.
be able to demonstrate appropriate time management and organisational skills to permit completion of clinical and assessment responsibilities.

Enrolment restrictions

Only available to students enrolled in the:
Bachelor of Veterinary Science 
Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/Bachelor of Veterinary Science
Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) 

Not available to students who have successfully completed VSC466.

Work integrated learning

Placement Duration 105 hours Details Student must attend a Mixed Practice for this clinical rotation. 15 days (approx 105hrs)

Learning resources

Additional resources required by students

Students attending compulsory work integrated learning will incur costs associated with travel, accommodation and required resources.