This Unit of Study provides student interns with an opportunity to apply the principles and practices of veterinary anaesthesia introduced to them in VETS3027 and VETS4111 in the clinical setting of a large veterinary hospital. This unit of study is designed to give student interns exposure and experience in clinical anaesthesia to help develop a deeper understanding of this discipline and prepare them for veterinary practice. Student interns are involved in the management of a wide variety of cases from the time the patient is admitted for anaesthesia up until the patient has fully recovered. This unit of study aims to foster a culture of shared leadership, team work, professional conduct, compassion and open communication in the work environment. Student interns participate in all activities undertaken by the UVCS Anaesthesia Unit including (but not restricted to) pre-anaesthetic examination, formulation of anaesthesia and analgesia plans, induction and maintenance of anaesthesia, record keeping, post-operative care (including pain management) and ICU duty. Student interns will learn and practice the many technical skills required to perform general anaesthesia including intravenous catheterisation, endotracheal intubation, collection of blood and urine for diagnostic testing. After completing this unit of study student interns will be able to safely and humanely anaesthetise and recover an ASA health status '1' or '2' small animal patient with a degree of proficiency acceptable for a new graduate (refer to the Veterinary Graduate Attributes).

This Unit of Study consists of a rotation in a suitable location. Suitability of locations will be negotiated between the veterinary intern, elective rotation supervisor and Faculty. In addition to the more traditional elective rotations e.g., small animal practice, equine practice, rural mixed practice and wildlife experience, veterinary interns may wish to undertake novel forms of elective rotation. Examples may include production of educational or scientific resources for use by the profession or animal owners, and promotion of new ideas to the public. Whilst attending elective rotations, students will be under the supervision of an extramural supervisor, who will liaise with Faculty. The extramural supervisor will review the aims of the rotation with the student, who will be expected to have achieved these by the end of the rotation. Interns are expected to fully participate in agreed activities whilst attending this placement, typically taking on the role and schedule of a full time supervised associate. The requirements for this rotation include the completion of the following documents: an Introductory Letter to the placement at least four weeks prior to the rotation; a Site Contract; Learning Agreement Form; Skills Report Form; and Rotation Feedback Form. During the rotation interns are expected to participate in three meetings with the extramural supervisor and complete a communication task.

This Unit of Study consists of a rotation in a suitable location. Suitability of locations will be negotiated between the veterinary intern, elective rotation supervisor and Faculty. In addition to the more traditional elective rotations e.g., small animal practice, equine practice, rural mixed practice and wildlife experience, veterinary interns may wish to undertake novel forms of elective rotation (see Elective Rotation 1). Students may wish to combine two elective rotations at the one site, for example at a referral hospital or research laboratory etc. Whilst attending elective rotations, students will be under the supervision of an extramural supervisor, who will liaise with Faculty. The extramural supervisor will review the aims of the rotation with the student, who will be expected to have achieved these by the end of the rotation. Interns are expected to fully participate in agreed activities whilst attending this placement, typically taking on the role and schedule of a full time supervised associate. The requirements for this rotation include the completion of the following documents: an Introductory Letter to the placement at least four weeks prior to the rotation; a Site Contract; Learning Agreement Form; Skills Report Form; and Rotation Feedback Form. During the rotation interns are expected to participate in three meetings with the extramural supervisor and complete a communication task.

This unit of study will prepare students as Veterinary Interns for their Intramural and Extramural Clinical Rotations during Year 5. Students will be instructed in practice management, financial management, skills marketing, insurance for practice and human resources, communication with colleagues and clients, time management and distance learning resources, accessing Virtual Clinical Campus and VEIN, self and stress management and job seeking skills. There will be focus sessions for each Year 5 Unit of Study. Professional ethical behaviour will be discussed throughout the course. Preparation and delivery of assignments and all formal requirements for the Extramural Rotations will be presented. Learning activities include lecture presentations, seminars, small group tutorials, self-completion tasks and skills checks.

This 3 week rotation at the University Veterinary Centre, Sydney, is designed to give student interns experience in general practice and exposure to the types of cases they will encounter most commonly upon graduation. Interns will have the opportunity to practice clinically-relevant techniques such as history taking, physical examination, diagnostic sample collection, radiology and ultrasound, medical record keeping, critical analysis of case-related information, development and implementation of treatment plans and evaluation of outcomes. During this rotation interns will participate in spey and dental clinics. Spey clinic includes pre-anaesthetic evaluation, supervised ovariohysterectomy and castration and post-operative management of small animal patients in a real-practice setting. Dental clinic includes evaluation of dental and periodontal disease and participation in dental procedures such as routine prophylactic care and extractions. In addition, interns should gain an appreciation of the holistic nature of veterinary practice, the importance of client-veterinarian, veterinarian-patient and collegial interactions, from the moment the client makes an appointment through resolution of the presenting problem and beyond. Students will participate in other UVCS activities including management of patients in hospital, intensive care duty and weekend duty.

In this unit of study interns will consolidate the theory of small animal internal medicine (as learnt in V3027 Veterinary Clinical Sciences and V4112 Veterinary Medicine) and to apply it to the diagnosis and treatment of disease in small animal patients. Case-material will be provided to enable the application of the problem-orientated approach to veterinary medicine. In this rotation emphasis will be placed on acquiring appropriate skills in history taking, advanced physical examination, including (but not restricted to) abdominal palpation, thoracic auscultation (including murmur identification, grading and localisation and respiratory auscultation) and non-invasive blood pressure measurement. Interpretation of diagnostic imaging modalities and clinicopathological test results will be an integral part of the rotation. Cases will form the basis of interactive collegiate discussions on identification and assessment of problems on a patient-by-patient basis. Interns will become proficient in professional case-handover procedures through daily presentation of cases at clinical rounds. As in other UVCS rotations interns will participate in activities, including (but not restricted to) client communication, collection of samples for basic diagnostic tests, developing treatment plans, routine health management, disease management, management of patients in hospital, medical record keeping, intensive care duty and weekend duty.

This unit of study provides students with an opportunity to practically apply the knowledge and skills they have developed during years 1 to 4. Through participation in professional activities students are expected to develop their communication skills with the public, staff and colleagues. Veterinary Interns must achieve a satisfactory grade in all three services (anaesthesia, equine and ruminant health and production) to fulfil the requirements of this unit of study (including passing examinations in all three services). Interns are also required to complete Written Reports and an oral Communication Tasks which will be evaluated by the UVCC Supervisor or nominee. Forms to be completed and submitted to the Faculty: 1. Site Contract; 2. Rotation Feedback Forms for each service; and 3. Skills Report Forms for each service.

This unit of study provides students with an opportunity to practically apply the knowledge and skills they have developed during years 1 to 4. In particular, they will gain experience in livestock and equine practice. Through participation in professional activities students are expected to develop their communication skills with the rural community, staff and colleagues. Interns are expected to fully participate in agreed activities whilst attending the practice, typically taking on the role and schedule of a full time supervised associate. The requirements for this rotation include the completion of the following documents: an Introductory Letter to the placement at least four weeks prior to the rotation; a Site Contract; Learning Agreement Form; Skills Report Form; and Rotation Feedback Form. During the rotation interns are expected to participate in three meetings with the extramural supervisor and complete a communication task.

This unit of study involves a 24-day rotation with a public agency or company involved in servicing the rural industries and supporting the food and fire sector. In Australia, the majority of placements are with the NSW Rural Lands Protection Board (RLPB), NSW or other state government Department of Primary Industry (DPI), Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF), CSIRO or other Faculty approved livestock health and production agency servicing the rural livestock industries. This includes research and diagnostic laboratories and pre-approved overseas locations are encouraged, particularly for overseas students in their home state or country. The rotation offers practical opportunities to build on and apply knowledge of livestock production industries acquired in semester 8, particularly in herd management and health, legislation and quarantine, food production and hygiene, disease control and prevention, animal welfare and relevant basic and clinical science disciplines. Students will be under the supervision of District Veterinarians, Veterinary Officers or their equivalent and as veterinary interns, can be involved in ongoing projects, including implementation of regional animal health plans, applied research activities or veterinary surveillance, extension and regulatory programs. Interns are expected to fully participate in agreed activities whilst attending this placement, typically taking on the role and schedule of a full time supervised associate. The requirements for this rotation include the completion of the following documents: an Introductory Letter to the placement at least four weeks prior to the rotation; a Site Contract; Learning Agreement Form; Skills Report Form; and Rotation Feedback Form. During the rotation interns are expected to participate in three meetings with the extramural supervisor, complete a communication task under the supervision of the associate veterinarian, contribute a reflective journal and comments to the VETS5335 website, and compile a 'journal standard' written report on an applied research or extension project or disease investigation conducted during the rotation and of relevance to the placement.

The core small animal practice extramural rotation builds upon skills, knowledge and attitudes, developed throughout the entire course and is designed to enable final year students or veterinary interns to gain a holistic understanding and experience of small animal practice prior to graduation. Veterinary interns are placed at a Faculty of Veterinary Science approved small animal practice of their choice for a 24 day rotation. During this time interns are expected to negotiate workplace tasks with their Extramural Supervisor that enable the achievement of learning outcomes linked to the development of graduate attributes. Interns are expected to fully participate in agreed activities whilst attending the practice, typically taking on the role and schedule of a full time supervised associate. The requirements for this rotation include the completion of the following documents: an Introductory Letter to the placement at least four weeks prior to the rotation; a Site Contract; Learning Agreement Form; Skills Report Form; and Rotation Feedback Form. During the rotation interns are expected to participate in three meetings with the extramural supervisor and complete a communication task.

The UVCS rotations are designed to give veterinary interns experience in general practice and exposure to the kinds of clients and cases they will encounter upon graduation. In addition, rotation through the referral services will provide students with the opportunity to manage more complex cases and, be exposed to scenarios where referral to a person or practice with more advanced knowledge, training or equipment is indicated. Students will participate in all UVCS activities, including (but not restricted to) client communication, history taking, physical examination, collection of samples for basic diagnostic tests, radiography, developing treatment plans, routine health management, disease management, medical, surgical and anaesthetic procedures, management of patients in hospital, medical record keeping, intensive care duty and weekend duty.