New degree for emerging veterinary skills gap
The University of 亚洲色吧 is introducing a new degree program to fill an emerging niche in the veterinary sciences sector.
The three-year Bachelor of Veterinary Technology at the University鈥檚 Roseworthy campus will train 鈥減araveterinary鈥 health care specialists in advanced technologies used in animal health, in high-level veterinary care including the critical care of acute patients, in practical skills in caring for all kinds of animals, and in comprehensive understanding of animal diseases.
The University of 亚洲色吧鈥檚 Vet School, which is ranked in the top 50 globally (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2019), will be only the third in the country to offer a Veterinary Technology degree.
The new program will have a strong practical component with more than 500 hours of clinical experience over the three years, including 150 hours of external workplace experience.
鈥淰eterinary practices, particularly to date those in the eastern states of Australia and overseas, are increasingly recognising the productivity benefits to their practice by employing veterinary technologists,鈥 says Professor Wayne Hein, Head of the School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences and Dean of Roseworthy campus.
鈥淰eterinary technologists are highly trained and skilled specialists that can support registered veterinarians in areas like monitoring anaesthesia, diagnostic imaging, performance