Bachelor of Veterinary Technology

Southern Cross University

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 01241G

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.

Structure

Credit points 288

Subjects

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
VTEC2003 Medical Nursing for Veterinary Technologists 2
VETS2002 Applied Veterinary Microbiology
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

Standard entry requirements

Completion of Year 12 Studies (refer to Course web page for current ATAR) OR
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).