Companion Animal Clinical Studies (VETS4010)
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Veterinary Science School
Units
6
Duration
Two Semesters
Class hours
4L,6P #3 Sem 1 & 5L,6C #3 Sem 2
Prerequisite
VETS3010, VETS3011
Assessment methods
40% of the assessment will be carried out during semester (quizzes, assignments, practical evaluations) & 60% will take the form of end of semester exams.
Course enquiries
Prof Jacquie Rand, Dr Mary Thompson
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2024 (19/02/2024 - 15/06/2024) | Gatton | In Person | Course Profile |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
Principles of clinical practice for companion animals (ie, dogs, cats, birds, exotic animals, and urban wildlife), including the problem-orientated diagnostic apprach, evidence-based medicine, principles of surgery, anaesthesia, diagnostic imaging, & therapeutics (fluids, corticosteroids, NSAIDS, antibiotics, etc). Following this introductory section, the course will cover species-specific medicine and surgery using a clinical presentation approach, and will incorporate medicine, therapeutics, diagnostic imaging, surgery, applied reproduction, obstetrics, behavioural problems and applied nutrition on a species basis.