Veterinary Practice 2

Abstract

This subject builds on previous learning in VSC122 (or VSC118) Veterinary Practice 1. Becoming a veterinarian involves learning scientific knowledge and practical skills but, equally importantly, also means engaging with complex real-world problems, understanding professional and animal ethics, and developing a professional identity. The subject content includes communication, animal welfare, professional ethics, institutions and legislation of the profession, veterinary business skills and self-care. Topics are presented separately, and subsequently integrated, drawing on authentic cases and scenarios. Professionalism is developed through practical classes and tutorials, in-class dialogue, and clinical workplace learning.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics: Communication in clinical and academic settingsEvidence-based veterinary medicineApplied anatomy and physiology in practical contextsAnimal welfare in veterinary practiceVeterinary business skillsProfessional legislation and institutionsVeterinary wellbeingProfessionalism and ethicsWorkplace learning in veterinary clinics

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)

Incompatible

Pre-requisite

Replacement

Work integrated learning

Placement Duration 15 hours Details 2 days (approx 15hrs)The primary purpose of these short workplace learning experiences is to orientate and familiarise students to the variety of veterinary clinical settings and the workplace cultures encountered therein. Students visit one of 15 veterinary practices within a 2 hour driving time from … For more content click the Read More button below.

Placement

Duration 15 hours

Details 2 days (approx 15hrs)The primary purpose of these short workplace learning experiences is to orientate and familiarise students to the variety of veterinary clinical settings and the workplace cultures encountered therein. Students visit one of 15 veterinary practices within a 2 hour driving time from Wagga. These practices have been assessed to ensure their suitability by university staff. Subject learning activities completed prior to the practice visits prepare students for their clinical experience. Students have specific objectives during their visits, which comprise of discussion topics and areas to observe. These objectives are discussed afterwards in small group debriefs with academic staff who have clinical experience. Students can contact academic staff at any time to discuss concerns or any issues they encounter while in workplaces.

Learning resources

Additional resources required by students

Students are required to make their own way to their work placement at participating practices. These locations are a maximum of 2 hours travelling time from Wagga, and students will travel in pairs.