Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing and Technology

Launch your career in animal care with our cutting-edge Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing and Technology – the first qualification of its kind in Australia. Delivered by Melbourne Polytechnic in partnership with La Trobe University, this hands-on program produces highly skilled clinicians ready to enter the growing veterinary nurse and technologist workforce.

Campus
Duration
Fees
ATAR

Epping

Full-time - 3 years

Part-time - 6 years

$15,650
N/A

Structure

Students will actively participate in a combination of academic and practical hands-on learning. Clinical placements throughout study will offer extensive opportunities to apply the theory and practices learned on campus in real life settings. The final semester includes an internship-like 6 month period, where students will undertake placements in a range of areas of interest. This ongoing comprehensive practical clinical experience will ensure that students are work ready and a highly employable graduate.

Subjects

  • Anaesthesia
  • Animal anatomy
  • Animal care and management
  • Animal health
  • Animal physiology
  • Animal welfare and ethics
  • Communication skills
  • Evidence based approach
  • Human and physical resource management
  • Radiology
  • Veterinary nursing practice

Entry requirements

  • Successful completion of VCE or equivalent
  • OR successful completion of a Certificate IV or Diploma in Veterinary Nursing or a Diploma in an animal studies related area
  • OR successful degree level study
  • OR at least 2 years industry related experience.

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