Veterinary Technology

Equip yourself with the theoretical and practical skills to become a para-veterinary healthcare specialist working in animal health and welfare.The Bachelor of Veterinary Technology will teach you to apply a range of skills to support animal health through handling and care, welfare and behaviour, veterinary surgical and medical nursing techniques, and veterinary practice management.Build a base in biological science as you study the mechanisms of animal disease and diagnostic techniques, clinical aspects of small and large animal health, applied and clinical nutrition, veterinary pharmacology and animal therapeutics.Select from a wide range of elective courses to focus your skills or to pursue an area of interest. You will also complete at least 80 hours of practical sessions in your first and second years, as well as extramural studies of 30 days.Undertake clinical rotations and industry placement in locations such as vet clinics, vet hospitals, wildlife parks, government agencies, welfare organisations, animal breeding enterprises, research facilities, and pharmaceutical companies.Veterinary technicians are integral members of veterinary healthcare teams and make important contributions to animal health and welfare.BEYOND THE CLASSROOMIndustry placementIn your third year, you will gain valuable hands-on experience by completing a six-week industry placement in any approved veterinary-related field.EMPLOYABILITYConcurrent study opportunitiesYou can broaden your skill set and increase your employability by concurrently enrolling in the UQ-GVEC Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, Certificate III in Rural Operations, or the Farm Ready program.UQ GATTON VOCATIONAL EDUCATION CENTRECAMPUS LIFEGet to know the Gatton CampusTEACHING SPACESState-of-the-art facilitiesThe School of Veterinary Science has been educating students since 1936 . It relocated to its current teaching and research facilities...