Graduate Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice (GC-AVETPR) // Attributes, outcomes and skills
Intended learning outcomes
At the completion of the course students should be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the pathophysiological principles that relate to small animal veterinary practice
- Apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and therapy to successfully manage systems including: cardiovascular, respiratory, abdominal gastrointestinal, renal, urinary tract, reproductive. Metabolic, endocrine, haem lymphatic, neurologic, musculo‐skeletal, ophthalmic, integumentary;
- Accurately prioritise a patient's problems;
- Demonstrate effective assessment and management conditions relating to internal medicine, oncology, cardiology, surgery, dermatology and ophthalmology;
- Apply the principles of anaesthesia and analgesia;
- Communicate surgical procedures including techniques and complications;
- Evaluate medical conditions including the dose, indications, mechanism of action, contraindications and drug interactions;
- Create fluid therapy and transfusion therapy plans considering uses, limitations and risks
- Interpret various tests and monitoring and procedures commonly used in small animal veterinary practice;
- Justify preventative medicine protocols that apply to small animal practice;
- Produce nutrition plans for various medical conditions;
- Communicate ethical dilemmas of animal welfare as it relates to veterinary practice.
Generic skills
- Successful candidate will develop skills in problem solving, analysis and written and verbal communication.
Graduate attributes
The Melbourne Experience enables our graduates to become:
Academically excellent:
- have a strong sense of intellectual integrity and the ethics of scholarship
- have in-depth knowledge of their specialist discipline(s)
- reach a high level of achievement in writing, generic research activities, problem-solving and communication
- be critical and creative thinkers, with an aptitude for continued self-directed learning
- be adept at learning in a range of ways, including through information and communication technologies
Knowledgeable across disciplines:
- examine critically, synthesise and evaluate knowledge across a broad range of disciplines
- expand their analytical and cognitive skills through learning experiences in diverse subjects
- have the capacity to participate fully in collaborative learning and to confront unfamiliar problems
- have a set of flexible and transferable skills for different types of employment
Leaders in communities:
- initiate and implement constructive change in their communities, including professions and workplaces
- have excellent interpersonal and decision-making skills, including an awareness of personal strengths and limitations
- mentor future generations of learners
- engage in meaningful public discourse, with a profound awareness of community needs
Attuned to cultural diversity:
- value different cultures
- be well-informed citizens able to contribute to their communities wherever they choose to live and work
- have an understanding of the social and cultural diversity in our community
- respect indigenous knowledge, cultures and values
Active global citizens:
- accept social and civic responsibilities
- be advocates for improving the sustainability of the environment
- have a broad global understanding, with a high regard for human rights, equity and ethics
Last updated: 27 February 2025