Unit of Study VETS3008 Veterinary Practice Operations and Communication Skills (2025)

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Unit type

UG Coursework Unit
Credit points

12
Faculty & College

Faculty of Science and Engineering
Placement

Yes

Pre-requisites

Complete 276 credit points in3007400 - Bachelor of Veterinary Technology OR Complete 264 credit points in 3508006 - Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (Honours)
Co-requisites

VETS3007 - Clinical Skills 4: Emergency and Critical Care, Anaesthesia and Dentistry

Unit description

This unit provides further training in professionalism, ethics, cultural competency, communication, and animal handling skills. The unit integrates the CEL placements completed through years 1-3. This will prepare students for their clinical training and placements, teaching them to work safely and effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team providing a service for clients and their animals.

Unit content

Module 1. General principles of veterinary practice legislation

Module 2. General principles of veterinary practice management and business

Module 3. Complex communication - applying cultural competencies

Module 4. Complex communication - managing conflict

Module 5. Career and personal finances 1

Module 6. Career and personal finances 2

Availabilities

Not currently available in 2025

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

demonstrate proficiency in applying the principles of ethical decision-making in veterinary practice through practical experiences and case-based learning while considering a diverse range of cultural perspectives

demonstrate proficiency in effective communication, interpersonal, and professional skills within a team through practical experiences and case-based learning while considering a diverse range of cultural perspectives.

apply knowledge of the principles and financial operations for veterinary practice and personal finances, recognizing their importance in running a successful and sustainable veterinary business

demonstrate core competencies for handling and restraining animals safely and humanely in a clinical setting while engaging in reflective practice.

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