Also known as para-veterinary health care specialists, veterinary technologists play a vital role in modern animal welfare. As well as providing high-level, hands-on veterinary care, including the use of anaesthesia and analgesics, they oversee the application of cutting-edge new veterinary technology.

Data-driven apps, wearable devices, telemedicine—a steady stream of advanced new tools is reimagining what’s possible in the clinical environment. As a veterinary technologist, you can ensure it delivers maximum benefit to animals’ health and wellbeing.

Our Bachelor of Veterinary Technology is part of the University’s world-top-50 suite of veterinary science and veterinary-related degrees*. Studied over three years full-time, it will give you:

• high-level practical skills in caring for all kinds of animals—from cats, dogs and horses, to farm animals, wildlife and exotic pets
• the ability to independently operate state-of-the-art veterinary technologies
• training and experience in the use of anaesthetic and analgesic drugs
• deep knowledge of animal diseases, including those threatening humans
• extensive hands-on clinical experience
• regular access to our world-class, $37 million Veterinary Health Centre.

In third-year you’ll also have the opportunity to specialise in: small animals; anaesthesia; imaging; equine; farming; or practice management. And you’ll collaborate with Veterinary Bioscience and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students throughout the degree, reflecting real-world workplace interactions.

Quarantine Officer, Agriculture, Agricultural Service Industry, Animal Technician, Animal Welfare, Animal Behaviourist, Animal Breeding, Zookeeper, Livestock Production, Animal Health Officer, Ecologist, Veterinary Nurse, Veterinary Practice Manager, Veterinary Technologist, Laboratory Manager, Laboratory Technician, Pharmaceutical and Scientific Equipment Sales Representative, Research Scientist