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Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
3 years full-time; 6 years part-time
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Location
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Placements
Yes
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ATAR
65
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Inherent Requirements
Yes
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score 6.0
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
BVetTech
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Course code
3007400
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Credit points
288
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Equivalent units
24
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Indicative Fee
Overview
The Bachelor of Veterinary Technology provides the skills, knowledge and experience necessary to operate as a registered Veterinary Technologist in Australia or New Zealand.
You will graduate job-ready with a solid understanding of veterinary procedures and animal care, supported by ongoing work experience in general veterinary practice settings and comprehensive clinical skills training.
You will develop a strong theoretical understanding of a veterinary health care team philosophy, focussing on areas such as anatomy and physiology, animal nutrition and reproduction, clinical pathology and microbiology, radiography, and pharmacology.
You will apply your knowledge through professional placements which will foster skills in examination and diagnostics, husbandry, therapeutics, pharmacy, anaesthesia, diagnostic imagery and surgical processes, allowing you to hit the ground running.
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GA1: Intellectual rigour Identify and describe the structure and function of various animal body systems. Critically review and evaluate the validity of information to practice evidence-based veterinary technology. Apply knowledge of best practice animal husbandry with due regard to animal welfare to safely and humanely handle and restrain animal patients. Apply knowledge and practical skills to assist with veterinary diagnostic procedures, sample collection and transport, diagnostic tests, and diagnostic imaging. Undertake the preparation, administration and monitoring of anaesthesia, assist in surgical planning and procedures, and oversee infectious control through the perioperative period. Assist and contribute to common clinical procedures, carry out care treatment plans, and ensure compliance with medicine dispensing regulations and guidelines. Communicate effectively using oral, written, electronic, and innovative technologies to interact appropriately according to the audience and context. |
GA2: Creativity Communicate effectively using oral, written, electronic, and innovative technologies to interact appropriately according to the audience and context. |
GA3: Ethical practice Apply knowledge of best practice animal husbandry with due regard to animal welfare to safely and humanely handle and restrain animal patients. Apply reflective practice to analyse professional and personal growth, foster lifelong learning, and develop self-awareness through recognition of personal strengths and limitations in a range of cultural contexts. |
GA4: Knowledge of a discipline Identify and describe the structure and function of various animal body systems. Critically review and evaluate the validity of information to practice evidence-based veterinary technology. Apply knowledge of best practice animal husbandry with due regard to animal welfare to safely and humanely handle and restrain animal patients. Apply knowledge of animal behaviour, nutrition, hygiene, biosecurity and disease prevention to undertake patient evaluation, management, and treatments. Apply knowledge and practical skills to assist with veterinary diagnostic procedures, sample collection and transport, diagnostic tests, and diagnostic imaging. Undertake the preparation, administration and monitoring of anaesthesia, assist in surgical planning and procedures, and oversee infectious control through the perioperative period. Assist and contribute to common clinical procedures, carry out care treatment plans, and ensure compliance with medicine dispensing regulations and guidelines. Communicate effectively using oral, written, electronic, and innovative technologies to interact appropriately according to the audience and context. Apply reflective practice to analyse professional and personal growth, foster lifelong learning, and develop self-awareness through recognition of personal strengths and limitations in a range of cultural contexts. |
GA5: Lifelong learning Apply reflective practice to analyse professional and personal growth, foster lifelong learning, and develop self-awareness through recognition of personal strengths and limitations in a range of cultural contexts. |
GA6: Communication and social skills Demonstrate knowledge of the legislation, laws, and ethics related to a veterinary practice business. |
GA7: Cultural competence Demonstrate knowledge of the legislation, laws, and ethics related to a veterinary practice business. Apply reflective practice to analyse professional and personal growth, foster lifelong learning, and develop self-awareness through recognition of personal strengths and limitations in a range of cultural contexts. |
This course includes a maximum of 24 weeks core professional placement in general veterinary practice and animal health settings.
| Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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| Lismore | Term 1 | N/A | N/A |
Career Outcomes
In 2023, the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council announced an intention to establish a regulatory framework for the accreditation of undergraduate award courses in veterinary technology. Currently Veterinary Technology Graduates can voluntarily register with the Veterinary Nurses Council of Australia’s (VNCA) Australian Veterinary Nurse and Technicians (AVNAT) scheme. Western Australia is the only state that currently requires mandatory registration of Veterinary Nurses and Technologist who work in veterinary practice.
Requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.
Entry requirements
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Completion of Year 12 Studies (refer to Course web page for current ATAR).
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Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or Diploma in Veterinary Nursing.
OR - Completion of two University level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) with a pass level Grade Point Average (GPA).
Language requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
| Category | Score |
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| Overall | 6.0 |
| Listening | minimum 5.5 |
| Reading | minimum 5.5 |
| Speaking | minimum 5.5 |
| Writing | minimum 5.5 |
Credit for prior learning
Advanced Standing or Recognised Prior Learning will be assessed on a case by case basis.
Course requirements
To be eligible for the Bachelor of Veterinary Technology, students must complete 24 units (288 Credit Points), comprising:
- 23 core units (276 credit points) and
- 1 elective unit (12 credit points)
Professional Experience Learning
This course includes professional experience learning. Pre-requisites to meet professional regulatory requirements must be met prior to attending professional experience placement. All professional experience learning hours must be completed and professional behaviour and conduct must be demonstrated.
Inherent Requirements
Inherent Requirements apply to this course as defined on the Student Equity and Inclusion website. Students who have a disability or health condition which may impact on their ability to meet these requirements are encouraged to visit the Student Equity and Inclusion website for further information and contact details.
Course structure
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Notes | ||||||||||||||||
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Fulltime students are to complete the following units to satisfy the requirements of the Award. Students intending to complete a part-time progression are to contact Client Services. |
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First Year |
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| HLTH1004 | The Reflective Learner and Health Science Scholar |
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| ANIM1001 | Animal Husbandry, Management, and Behaviour 1 |
Term1
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| BIOL1005 | Cells and Molecules |
Term2
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12 | |||||||||||||||||
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| VETS1001 | Foundations of Veterinary Professionalism and Communication |
Term2
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12 | |||||||||||||||||
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| ANIM2001 | Animal Husbandry, Management, and Behaviour 2 |
Term3
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12 | |||||||||||||||||
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| VTEC1001 | Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Technologists |
Term3
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12 | |||||||||||||||||
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| VTEC1002 | Principles of Animal Health Assessment for Veterinary Technologists |
Dual Term4
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12 | |||||||||||||||||
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| VTEC1003 | Surgical Theatre and Dental Care for Veterinary Technologists |
Term4
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12 | |||||||||||||||||
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Second Year |
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| Students must have successfully completed all units in the first year progression before commencing second year units. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| VTEC2001 | Medical Nursing for Veterinary Technologists 1 | Not currently available |
12 | |||||||||||||||||
| VTEC2002 | Diagnostic Procedures, Laboratory Techniques and Imaging for Veterinary Technologists | Not currently available |
12 | |||||||||||||||||
| BIOL2007 | Biochemistry |
Term2,4
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12 | |||||||||||||||||
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| VTEC2004 | Pharmacology for Veterinary Technologists | Not currently available |
12 | |||||||||||||||||
| VTEC2003 | Medical Nursing for Veterinary Technologists 2 | Not currently available |
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| VETS2002 | Applied Veterinary Microbiology | Not currently available |
12 | |||||||||||||||||
| VTEC2005 | Anaesthesia and Analgesia for Veterinary Technologists | Not currently available |
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| VETS2011 | Animal Nutrition for Health, Performance and Production | Not currently available |
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Third year |
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| Students must have successfully completed all units in the second year progression before commencing third year units. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| VETS2006 | Building Competency in Veterinary Professionalism and Communication | Not currently available |
12 | |||||||||||||||||
| VTEC3006 | Medical Nursing for Veterinary Technologists 3 | Not currently available |
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| VTEC3010 | Animal Emergency Management in Natural Disasters | Not currently available |
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| Elective | ||||||||||||||||||||
| VTEC3007 | Clinical Placements 1 | Not currently available |
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| VTEC3008 | Clinical Placements 2 | Not currently available |
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| VTEC3009 | The Professional Veterinary Technologist | Not currently available |
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| VETS2003 | Applied Veterinary Reproduction, Genetics, and Breeding | Not currently available |
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| Unit Code | Unit Title | Notes | |||
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| HLTH1004 | The Reflective Learner and Health Science Scholar | ||||
| ANIM1001 | Animal Husbandry, Management, and Behaviour 1 | ||||
| BIOL1005 | Cells and Molecules | ||||
| VETS1001 | Foundations of Veterinary Professionalism and Communication | ||||
| ANIM2001 | Animal Husbandry, Management, and Behaviour 2 | ||||
| VTEC1001 | Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Technologists | ||||
| VTEC1002 | Principles of Animal Health Assessment for Veterinary Technologists | ||||
| VTEC1003 | Surgical Theatre and Dental Care for Veterinary Technologists | ||||
| VTEC2001 | Medical Nursing for Veterinary Technologists 1 | ||||
| VTEC2002 | Diagnostic Procedures, Laboratory Techniques and Imaging for Veterinary Technologists | ||||
| BIOL2007 | Biochemistry | ||||
| VTEC2004 | Pharmacology for Veterinary Technologists | ||||
| VETS2002 | Applied Veterinary Microbiology | ||||
| VTEC2003 | Medical Nursing for Veterinary Technologists 2 | ||||
| VTEC2005 | Anaesthesia and Analgesia for Veterinary Technologists | ||||
| VETS2011 | Animal Nutrition for Health, Performance and Production | ||||
| VETS2006 | Building Competency in Veterinary Professionalism and Communication | ||||
| VTEC3006 | Medical Nursing for Veterinary Technologists 3 | ||||
| VTEC3010 | Animal Emergency Management in Natural Disasters | ||||
| VTEC3007 | Clinical Placements 1 | ||||
| VTEC3008 | Clinical Placements 2 | ||||
| VTEC3009 | The Professional Veterinary Technologist | ||||
| VETS2003 | Applied Veterinary Reproduction, Genetics, and Breeding | ||||
Elective Units |
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| Select 1 university wide elective unit (12 credit points) | |||||