Rural Mixed Practice Extramural - VETS5357

This unit of study provides students with an opportunity to practically apply the knowledge and skills they have developed during years 1 to 4. In particular, they will gain experience in livestock and equine practice. Through participation in professional activities students are expected to develop their communication skills with the rural community, staff and colleagues, and gain an insight into the career opportunities of a Rural Mixed Practice. Student interns are expected to fully participate in agreed activities whilst attending the practice, typically taking on the role and schedule of a full time supervised associate.

Classes
18-day Practicum

Assessment
Intra-semester: Assignment/s: Supervisor Report (S/U); Case Log (S/U); Communication Task (S/U)

Textbooks
VETS5357 Rural Mixed Practice Extramural Unit of Study Guide and Blackboard contains detailed information and notes. Smith BP. Large Animal Internal Medicine. 4th edn. Mosby. 2009 Radostits OM. Gay CC. Blood DC. Hinchcliff KW. Veterinary Medicine. 10th edn. Cornell consultant: http://www.vet.cornell.edu/consultant/consult.asp NSW Agriculture: http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture/livestock

Assumed knowledge
VETS4135 and VETS4233 Theory and Practical Classes

Successful completion of Veterinary Science Years 1 - 4