Bachelor of Veterinary Technology - Roseworthy Campus

Also known as Allied Veterinary Professionals, veterinary technologists play a vital role in modern animal welfare.

As well as providing high-level, hands-on veterinary care, including being a part of the anaesthesia, surgery and diagnostic imaging team, they oversee the application of cutting-edge new veterinary technology.Data-driven apps, wearable devices, telemedicine—a steady stream of advanced new tools is reimagining what’s possible in the clinical environment.

As a veterinary technologist, you can ensure it delivers maximum benefit to animals’ health and wellbeing.

Example Study Plan

Indicative study plan Year1 S1 ANIML SC 1015RW Animal Handling and Husbandry I VET TECH 1010RW Foundations of Science for Veterinary Technologists I VET TECH 1020RW Anatomy for Veterinary Technologists I VET TECH 1035RW Principles of Veterinary Nursing S2 ANIML SC 1016RW Principles of Animal Behaviour, Welfare & Ethics VET TECH 1015RW Introduction to Mechanisms of Health I VET TECH 1025RW Physiology for Veterinary Technologists I VET TECH 1030RW Evidence-based Veterinary Technology I Year2 S1 ANIML SC 2540RW Animal Microbiology & Invertebrates II VET TECH 2040RW Advanced Animal Management II VET TECH 2035RW Pathology for Veterinary Technologists II VET TECH 2015RW Clinical Studies A S2 VET TECH 2025RW Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Therapeutics II ANIML SC 2525RW Epidemiology, Biosecurity and Food Security II VET TECH 2030RW Introduction to Workplace Skills II VET TECH 2020RW Clinical Studies B Year 3 S1 VET TECH 3010RW Clinical Skills in Veterinary Technology III ^ VET TECH 3015RW Advanced Clinical Studies III VET TECH 3020RW Transition to the Veterinary Technology Profession III S2 VET TECH 3025RW Clinical Practice in Veterinary Technology III# Any approved Level III Elective course Any approved Level III Elective course This program also requires a total of 150 hours of professional work experience to be completed by the mid-Semester break of Semester 2 of the second year of the program.^Students complete 240 hours of clinical placement/rotation across an extended semester (24 weeks) noting this may occur in blocks#Students complete 120 hours of clinical placement/rotation and 120h of tracking placement/rotation (where students choose species/specialisation) across an extended semester (24 weeks) noting this may occur in blocks

Assessment

Varies with individual courses and includes a combination of oral presentations, written assignments, practical or examination work

For those who are based in Adelaide, we will be offering a blended delivery mode that combines face-to-face with remote learning in as many courses as possible, taking into consideration social distancing and hygiene. All lectures will continue to be delivered online for the remainder of the year, with some exceptions.

For our students who are studying offshore for the remainder of the 2020 Academic Year, the University will continue to offer high-quality access to the learning resources remotely. This includes all lectures, tutorials and other support material. Students will be advised in advance if there are course components that cannot be provided in remote mode and, wherever possible, offered alternative courses.

Industry Placement

Potential careers

Quarantine Officer, Agriculture, Agricultural Service Industry, Animal Technician, Animal Welfare, Animal Behaviourist, Animal Breeding, Zookeeper, Livestock Production, Animal Health Officer, Ecologist, Veterinary Nurse, Veterinary Practice Manager, Veterinary Technologist, Laboratory Manager, Laboratory Technician, Pharmaceutical and Scientific Equipment Sales Representative, Research Scientist