VSC457 Clinical Rotation 2 - Small Animal Practice (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Animal and Vet Science (ANVET)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
A 3 week supervised clinical rotation in the Kay Hull Veterinary Teaching Hospital. 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 small animal medicine and surgery to a standard acceptable for a new graduate in veterinary science.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Term 1 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Wagga Wagga | Session 1 |
| Internal | Wagga Wagga | Session 2 |
| Internal | Wagga Wagga | Session 3 |
| Internal | Wagga Wagga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: VSC457
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Prerequisite(s):
VSC415 and VSC426 and VSC427 and VSC450 and VSC451 and VSC453
Enrolment restrictions:
Bachelor of Veterinary Science
Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/Bachelor of Veterinary Science, Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) Students only.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- Be able to perform a complete clinical examination of a small companion animal likely to be encountered in a small animal practice in Australia.
- Be able to diagnose and treat the conditions of small animals commonly seen in veterinary practice.
- Be able to perform the diagnostic procedures commonly required in small animal practice.
- Be able to perform therapeutic and surgical procedures commonly used in small animal practice.
- Be able to communicate effectively and empathically with owners of small companion animals, with co-workers and with employers in veterinary practice.
- Be able to advise clients about options for referral to a specialist practice at the appropriate time.
- Be able to meet the business related needs of veterinary practices to operate effectively as commercial entities.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- Small animal medicine
- Small animal surgery
- Diagnostic imaging
- Pharmacology
- Clinical pathology
- Veterinary reproduction and obstetrics
- Business management
- Communication skills
Workplace Learning
This subject contains a Workplace Learning component. Please contact the subject coordinator for further information.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.