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 UVTHS 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 involves placement at a Faculty approved location linked to the veterinary student intern’s career interest area. Suitability of locations will be negotiated between the veterinary intern and elective rotation coordinator. 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. Interns will be under the supervision of an extramural supervisor who will liaise with Faculty, review the aims of the rotation with the intern, and assess the performance of the intern via a standard report form. Interns are expected to fully participate in agreed activities whilst attending the placement, typically taking on the role and schedule of a full time, supervised veterinary associate. The requirements of this rotation include the completion of the following documents: and 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 placement at a Faculty approved location linked to the veterinary student intern’s career interest area. Suitability of locations will be negotiated between the veterinary intern and elective rotation coordinator. 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. Interns will be under the supervision of an extramural supervisor who will liaise with Faculty, review the aims of the rotation with the intern, and assess the performance of the intern via a standard report form. 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 veterinary associate. The requirements of this rotation include the completion of the following documents: and 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, 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 Teaching Hospital Sydney, is designed to give student interns hands-on experience in general practice and exposure to the types of cases they will encounter most commonly after 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. A major focus of the rotation will be developing clinical competency in preventative health care programs for small animals, including vaccination and worming protocols. 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 University Veterinary Teaching Hospital activities including management of patients in hospital, intensive care duty and weekend duty.