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VETS6309: Small Animal Practice B
2025 unit information
Mastering essential clinical competencies and the application of the problem-oriented approach is essential for the transition into clinical practice. This unit of study will consolidate the skills and knowledge from DVM1 and DVM2 in a case-based approach to the diagnosis and treatment of common clinical syndromes in small animals (cats, dogs, ferrets, rabbits, and rodents. An integrated multi-disciplinary approach will be used to highlight the importance and interrelatedness of all aspects of clinical practice (medicine, surgery, anaesthesia, behaviour, pharmacology and diagnostic imaging) in case management. Consideration of the responsibilities of small animal clinicians with regard to infection control, zoonoses and public health in the context of clinical practice will form part of this unit. The unit will provide grounding in the basic principles of diagnosis and treatment of urogenital, neurological, ophthalmological, cardiorespiratory, endocrinological, musculoskeletal, behavioural, alimentary, dermatological, haematological and oncological conditions. It focuses on developing the students' day one skills and professional attitude required for their clinical placements. Practical classes and small group learning will be included in the teaching of this unit to allow students to develop clinical thinking, practical skills and communication proficiencies.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Science
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | School of Veterinary Science Academic Operations |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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VETS6101 and VETS6102 and VETS6103 and VETS6104 and VETS6105 and VETS6106 and VETS6107 and VETS6108 and VETS6201 and VETS6202 and VETS6203 and VETS6204 and VETS6205 and VETS6206 and VETS6207 and VETS6208 and VETS6301 and VETS6302 and VETS6303 and VETS6304 and VETS6305 and VETS6306 and VETS6307 |
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Corequisites:
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VETS6221 and VETS6222 |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Develop diagnostic and treatment plans for the management of key disease syndromes in small animals. Organ systems/disorders taught in this unit include cardiorespiratory, endocrinological, haematological, oncological, emergency and critical care, ophthalmic, neurologic and orthopaedic.
- LO2. Apply diagnostic methods and techniques (physical examination, clinical pathology, diagnostic imaging) to formulate frameworks for the investigation of common disease syndromes of specific body systems (as per nr. 1 above) in small animals.
- LO3. Apply and integrate the general principles of surgery to the management of specific body system (as per nr. 1 above) diseases in small animals.
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| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
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Semester 2 2025
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Normal day | Camden, Sydney |
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