Specialist Diploma in Veterinary Wellness Care

Duration 1 year (Part-time)

Frequency 7pm - 10pm on 3 weekdays

Certificate Part-time Diploma & Post-Diploma

Course Overview

Have you ever wondered how hydrotherapy and massage therapy help maintain animal health? Are you curious to find out how therapeutic treatments involving herbal medicine, acupuncture, and other forms of complementary veterinary care and support can improve the well-being of animals?

In this course, learn alongside veterinary experts as they guide you through therapeutic handling skills to facilitate animal rehabilitation, such as physiotherapy modalities, alternative diets and nutrition for supportive and palliative care. You will also learn to care for animals of different breeds and stages of growth and understand more about positive behaviour modification. In addition, acquire new skills in emergency rescue care, post-surgery care and dental nursing.

As rehabilitation and holistic veterinary medicine are fast-growing areas in pet welfare and veterinary practice, you will be equipped with the necessary skills to work in veterinary clinics, hospitals, animal theme parks, animal shelters and more.

All students are required to bring their own notebooks for lessons. You may refer to the required technical specifications for notebooks HERE.

LEARN FROM INDUSTRY EXPERTS
Learn from our team of industry certified practitioners who are at the forefront of the growing pet wellness and holistic veterinary medicine industry.

UNIQUE COURSE PROVIDER
The only local part-time training provider for therapeutic handling skills to assist in complementary therapies, such as acupuncture, in veterinary practice.

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
Hands-on practical sessions utilising in-house facilities for animal rehabilitation, such as manual therapy, hydrotherapy and laser therapy.

Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements

A Polytechnic Diploma or ITE Technical Diploma / Technical Engineer Diploma / Work-Learn Technical Diploma in Science, Technical, Engineering, Math (STEM) or equivalent

OR A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

OR A Post-Secondary Certificate with at least 3 Years of relevant working experience

Who Should Attend

Fresh graduates with relevant diploma or equivalent in veterinary technology, veterinary bioscience, biomedical science and technology, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, nursing or occupational therapy.

Diploma or equivalent in veterinary technology, veterinary bioscience, biomedical science and technology, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, nursing or occupational therapy with more than 1 year of experience.

What You'll Learn

To be awarded the Specialist Diploma in Veterinary Wellness Care, participants are required to complete a total of 2 Post-Diploma Certificates (PDCs). A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of each PDC.

	Subject Code	Subject
	AVW0106	Animal Behaviour & Enrichment This subject covers an introduction to the behavioural enrichment in domestic companion species. Students will study the fundamentals of companion animal behaviour, and learn a variety of behaviour modification methods that are recognized for use. Students will also learn the basics of environmental enrichment in these species and the importance of enrichment in maintenance of mental health and well-being in companion animals.
	AVW0107	Animal Nursing & Rescue Care This subject covers the principles and veterinary nursing techniques in emergency nursing in companion animals, such as the use of rescue equipment and basic first aid skills. An overview of the One Health approach in veterinary care and preventative healthcare will also be covered.

	Subject Code	Subject
	AVW0206	Animal Rehabilitation Techniques This subject covers animal biomechanics, exercise physiology and physiotherapy of small and large animals. Topics include therapy and exercises for general health maintenance and rehabilitation. Physical assessment and rehabilitation, supportive and palliative care will also be covered.
	AVW0207	Animal Nutrition & Complementary Care This subject covers nutritional analysis, nutritional requirements of animals and consideration factors for planning diets specific to animal breeds, age and health conditions. Complementary care approaches, such as alternative diets, dietary supplements, herbal nutrition, nutraceuticals and Traditional Chinese Medicine will also be covered. The indications and limitations of integrating complementary care approaches with conventional western veterinary treatment plans and dietary recommendations will also be discussed.

Modes of Assessment

The assessment would be based on 100% coursework with written & practical tests, case studies, assignments, presentations and projects.

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Career Opportunities

Graduates would be able to apply their knowledge and skills at veterinary clinics and hospitals, animal theme park, animal shelters and rescue centres, pet wellness, animal welfare and education centres and laboratory animal facilities.

Course Contact

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Monday - Thursday: 8:30am - 6:00pm
Friday: 8:30am - 5:30pm

Closed during lunchtime, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
and on weekends and public holidays.
https://www.tp.edu.sg/tsa
Temasek SkillsFuture Academy (TSA)
Temasek Polytechnic
East Wing, Block 1A, Level 3, Unit 109
21 Tampines Ave 1
Singapore 529757

Temasek Polytechnic reserves the right to alter the course, modify the scale of fee, amend any other information or cancel course with low enrolment.

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