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VETS6402: Small Animal Clinics B
2025 unit information
This unit of study is designed to provide student interns with essential exposure to and experience in small anaesthesia and surgery. This study forms a placement which is part of an integrated approach to the delivery of small animal practice related content over the four years of the DVM programme, the over-arching aim of which is to prepare DVM graduates with the day-one knowledge, skills and attitudes required to succeed in the small animal clinical environment. It will be comprised of two weeks of practical clinical experience in each small animal surgery and anaesthesia. Student interns are involved in the management of a wide variety of cases requiring surgery and /or anaesthesia, from the time of admission until discharge from the hospital. They will be integrated into the daily activities of the anaesthesia and surgery unit. Emphasis will be placed on problem oriented approach to making medical and therapeutic decisions and which integrate judgments based on previous material and evidence-based disease management approaches in the various clinical veterinary science disciplines, as well as laboratory diagnostics.
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 and VETS6308 and VETS6309 and VETS6310 and VETS6311 and VETS6312 and VETS6313 and VETS6314 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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All content from Years 1, 2, and 3 of the DVM |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. apply effective problem-solving skills, including consideration of differential diagnoses, and the use of appropriate diagnostic tests to diagnose the common surgical conditions and assess the anaesthesia risks for small animal patients
- LO2. develop and implement appropriate anaesthesia, analgesia, fluid therapy and surgical techniques for common conditions in small animals
- LO3. demonstrate an ability to work effectively as a member of a team, to adapt, make decisions and act in a timely way in the unpredictable circumstances that might be encountered in patient care
- LO4. communicate effectively with colleagues and with clients regarding the management, treatment and relevant costs involved with the patient care.
Unit availability
This section lists the session, attendance modes and locations the unit is available in. There is a unit outline for each of the unit availabilities, which gives you information about the unit including assessment details and a schedule of weekly activities.
The outline is published 2 weeks before the first day of teaching. You can look at previous outlines for a guide to the details of a unit.
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Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 1 2025
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Professional practice | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 2 2025
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Professional practice | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 3 2025
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Professional practice | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 4 2025
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Professional practice | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 5 2025
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Professional practice | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 1 DVM Placement Rotation 6 2025
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Professional practice | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 1 2025
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Professional practice | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 2 2025
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Professional practice | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 3 2025
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Professional practice | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 4 2025
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Professional practice | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 5 2025
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Professional practice | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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Semester 2 DVM Placement Rotation 6 2025
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Professional practice | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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Modes of attendance (MoA)
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Important enrolment information
Additional advice
This unit of study involved four weeks of practical clinical experience at the UVTHS, focusing on developing clinical knowledge and skills in the area of veterinary anaesthesia.
