Unit of Study VETS3020 Clinical Rotation: Companion Animal Medicine and Surgery (2025)

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Unit Snapshot

Unit type

UG Coursework Unit
Credit points

12
Faculty & College

Faculty of Science and Engineering
Placement

Yes

Pre-requisites

complete 384 credit points in 3508006 - Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (Honours)

Unit description

This unit aims to provide the core competencies in companion animal practice. Students will assist clinicians in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of the common medical and surgical conditions in companion animal patients. This will include assisting with and performing basic diagnostic and clinical procedures on patients under supervision.

Unit content

This placement unit consists of six weeks of clinical placement in veterinary practice in companion animal medicine and surgery, including:

Orientation

Professional expectations and requirements

Application of professional standards and principles

Revisiting course learning

Recording experiences

Placement

Application of clinical skills

Formulation and application of diagnostic plans

Performing clinical procedures and implementing treatment plans

Professional interaction with clients, colleagues and team members

Reflection

Sharing your experiences

Reviewing and reflecting on practice

Looking ahead

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:

proficiently and confidently apply advanced critical thinking and clinical skills in companion animal practice, integrating knowledge, experience, and ethical considerations to deliver optimal care for animals while engaging in reflective practice

independently and skilfully formulate diagnostic plans based on clinical presentations, perform a range of common diagnostic tests, and interpret the results in companion animal patients

demonstrate proficiency in performing common clinical procedures, implementing appropriate treatment plans, and managing companion animal patients through practical hands-on experiences and case studies

demonstrate proficiency in communication, teamwork and professional skills by effectively interacting with clients, colleagues, and team members in the companion animal practice setting.

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