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Unit content:VET619 is a very important part of the veterinary course. It provides students with the opportunity to put theoretical knowledge into practice and to obtain the skills needed to meet the 'day one' competencies required for registration as a veterinarian and by accrediting bodies, both within Australia and overseas. Each of the rotations within this unit can be considered a stand-alone discipline in which a veterinarian in general practice must be competent in order to practice safely, effectively and within the laws that govern veterinary practice in Australia and where this degree is recognised. The content of the Murdoch University undergraduate veterinary course has to satisfy the Veterinary Surgeons' Boards of all States in Australia, New Zealand, the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons UK and the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education. It is a requirement that all students are competent in all core areas at graduation. Small Animal Practice 1 includes the following rotations · Behaviour · Small Animal Medicine · Ophthalmology · Primary Care · Shelter Medicine · Wildlife Medicine · Unusual Pet Medicine The following same 5 categories of learning objectives will be applied and assessed History taking and reporting (ULO 1, 3, 4) · Effective time management obtaining history · Accuracy of history · Articulate & concisely recordedCommunication skills (ULO 4,5,6) · Ability to communicate and create rapport with clients · Ability to communicate and work effectively with both rotation team members, nursing staff and cliniciansPractical Skills (ULO 1) · Diagnostic procedures · Surgical procedures · Animal handling · Physical exam skillsProblem solving (ULO 1 & 2 ) · Application of knowledge to clinical case · Use of problem solving oriented medical approach · Ability to formulate differential lists · Ability to formulate diagnostic plans · Ability to formulate treatment plansProfessionalism (ULO 5 & 6) · Team work · Punctuality · Ethical and professional behaviour · Dress/appearance