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Procedures of science and technology for conservation and protection of animal health, husbandry and breeding of domestic animals.
Examine, diagnose and prescribe treatments.
Investigate, adapt and create technology livestock.
Promote experimentation and improvement of appropriate technologies.
Develop and monitor production and quality of foodstuffs for livestock.
Treat and prevent diseases of farm animals and older animals.

To do so requires: Capacity for observation, analysis and synthesis.
Concern scientists and researchers.
Psychomotor skills.
Interest in animal health.

Curriculum: Syllabus

Degrees and Titles: Animal Health Technologists (3 years).
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Husbandry.
Job Title: Veterinarian Zootecnica.

Duration:

10 academic semesters

Introduction

In the near future some veterinary nursing graduates will not be sufficiently academically prepared to meet the increasing intellectual demands for supporting veterinary medicine that are currently arising as veterinary medicine advances with examples of such advances including digital radiography and ultrasonography. In addition the animal industries have seen significant production advances in the past 10 years and an increase of compliance regulations and technological changes. The skills and knowledge of veterinary nursing graduates needs to evolve and advance with the veterinary and agricultural industries.

The new degree in veterinary technology will allow advancement from a Diploma level Veterinary Nurse, to a Bachelors degree level in Veterinary Technology and will open opportunities in the veterinary industry, the agricultural industry such as animal health technologists and/or herd health managers who work alongside veterinarians to ensure that farmers institute herd health plans. Veterinary technology graduates will be viewed as relevant and of value to the future of veterinary medical practice and the agricultural animal industries.

Career opportunities

Veterinary technologists are utilised in government agencies as well as the veterinary industry where they complement the role of the veterinarian. A veterinary technology degree will equip graduates with the attributes of critical thinking, problem solving, and independent learning, preparing them for supervisory, and management positions.

Example areas of career opportunities for veterinary technologists with BVT degree include:

- clinic staff supervisors or hospital managers
- animal behaviour advisors to clients about problem pets
- specialty practice technologists (ie, dermatology, surgery, internal medicine, critical case care, etc)
- biomedical research technologists and laboratory animal managers
- instructors in veterinary nursing /technology programs and veterinary school hospitals
- herd health technologists on food animal, poultry, or equine farms
- pharmaceutical sales and marketing representatives
- health technologists in zoos, animal control or humane societies
- food or livestock inspectors for government agencies
- zoo veterinary hospital or wildlife rehabilitation technologists
- marketing and/or teaching roles in veterinary organizations and practices