Abstract
A 3 week supervised clinical rotation in a rural practice affiliated with the University. Students will participate in the clinical procedures of the practice under supervision of a veterinary clinician. The rotation provides the opportunity to further develop skills and knowledge in medicine, surgery, reproduction and obstetrics and the practice … For more content click the Read More button below.
Syllabus
This subject will include the following topics:
Animal production;Veterinary reproduction;Veterinary obstetrics;Veterinary surgery;Veterinary medicine; andCommunication skills.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
discuss major constraints on livestock production;
2.
describe a range of production systems and husbandry decisions made by livestock producers;
3.
communicate effectively with livestock producers;
4.
assist in the provision of veterinary services to clients for a wide range of domestic animal species;
5.
perform, interpret and discuss clinical examinations of livestock;
6.
describe, perform and interpret bull soundness (reproductive) examinations;
7.
perform and discuss common diagnostic and therapeutic procedures commonly required in rural veterinary practice, including management of dystocia;
8.
evaluate best available scientific evidence and apply to clinical practice;
9.
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 VSC462.
Pre-requisite
Incompatible
Work integrated learning
Placement Duration 150 hours Details This subjects requires Workplace Learning for its entirety at a rural vet practice. 15-21 days (approx 150hrs)
Learning resources
Additional resources required by students
Students attending compulsory work integrated learning will incur costs associated with travel, accommodation and required resources.