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Veterinary Science
Veterinarians look after the health and well-being of animals. They not only diagnose, treat, prevent and investigate animal disease and injury but are trained in all aspects of the general management of animals. Many veterinarians own of work in a practice. This requires a variety of management and business skills. They must learn to be good communicators (while their patients are animals, their clients are humans) and work well with others, including veterinary nurses, receptionists and administrators. Most veterinarians concentrate on at least one field, such as companion animals, horses or livestock. Many focus on special interests within these fields, such as surgery, medicine, ophthalmology and dentistry. Veterinary science is a lifestyle as well as a career - veterinarians work hard and long and must keep up with developments in their chosen field through continuing education and training. (Source: Australian Veterinary Association)
Requirements
The university training which leads to a degree in veterinary science lasts around five years. Australia has five universities offering undergraduate veterinary science courses: University of Sydney (NSW), University of Queensland, University of Melbourne (VIC), Murdoch University (WA) and Charles Sturt University (NSW). Approximately 400 students graduate each year from the veterinary schools. To practise after graduating from University, you must be registered by a State Veterinary Surgeons Board in accordance with the State Act
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