Bachelor of Veterinary Technology

Are you an inquisitive, passionate and empathetic animal lover, Keen to work closely with animals, their owners and the community to make a difference to their care, Veterinary technologists and veterinary nurses play a vital role in delivering modern animal healthcare. They are the heart of our veterinary hospitals and clinics. As part of the veterinary care team, they educate owners and provide high-level nursing care to veterinary patients in areas such as surgery and medicine, anaesthesia, emergency and critical care, dentistry, exotics, wildlife and more. Safeguard the health of animals. Save lives. Enter a field with strong job prospects and security. Work in a dynamic team environment and join a like-minded community of animal loving problem-solvers. Our Bachelor of Veterinary Technology is a clinically focused degree and provides access to our world-class, 37 million veterinary health centre. You'll build high-level expertise in the nursing care of animals of all kinds – from cats, dogs and horses to farm animals, wildlife and exotic pets. Gain hands-on animal and clinical experience through work placements providing you with opportunities to learn and experience the diversity of veterinary nursing and technology practice. Build an invaluable community of peers as you collaborate with animal and veterinary scientists, animal behaviourists and veterinarians. Study the complete spectrum of animal health, including pathology, pain management, animal nutrition, dentistry and pharmacology. Gain knowledge and training in the use of veterinary anaesthetic, radiography and dental equipment. Explore animal diseases, including those threatening humans, and the concept of One Health. You’ll graduate with extensive real-world experience, ready for fulfilling careers in general veterinary practice and specialist hospitals, animal breeding farms, zoos and animal shelters.

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria. Secondary education (Year 12) Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE). Higher education study Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program. Essential requirements There is an inherent requirement to be vaccinated against Q Fever in order to study the Bachelor of Veterinary Technology. It is a condition that all students enrolled in this program must be vaccinated against Q Fever (unless initial skin test indicates pre-existing immunity). This must be completed as soon as possible and by no later than the end of Semester 1 in the first year.