2010 5th Year Veterinary Student Intern Program

Program Overview

During the 5th and final year of the Bachelor of Veterinary Science, in 2010, each intern will complete a program of at least 5 extramural rotations based around 5 intramural rotations (10 units of study).

Extramural rotations are a crucial part of your professional education, extending your learning beyond the university. At these Extramural Practices you will see a wide range of disease conditions in, and treatments for, local and common species – including Australian wildlife. Not only will you become familiar with the most common diseases in domestic and production animals, but you will also gain insight into how these are managed by veterinarians operating in different roles at local, regional and state levels.

Most veterinary practices in NSW have more than one practitioner, typically working a different roster. At each Partner Practice one practitioner will be assigned as your Extramural Supervisor during the rotation. You Extramural Supervisor will effectively be acting as your mentor and colleague, even though you may work with or visit other practitioners during the rotation.

The Unit of Study Coordinator is responsible for liaising with each Extramural Supervisor on student welfare issues and your learning experience and is also responsible for all assessment matters (e.g. marking assignments, reviewing the Supervisor Report on your educational development and behaviour, and deciding your academic result for the rotation).

Units of Study

VETS 5347 Veterinary Anaesthesia and Intensive Care (UVCS)

VETS 5346 Referral Medicine (UVCS)

VETS 5345 Primary Accession Medicine and Surgery (UVCS)

VETS 5348 Small Animal Surgery (UVCS)

VETS 5359 Small Animal Practice Extramural

VETS 5356 Rural Mixed Practice Intramural

VETS 5357 Rural Mixed Practice Extramural

VETS 5358 Rural Public Practice Extramural

VETS 5350 - 5351 Elective Rotations 1 - 2 (intramural or extramural)