Vet Nursing at Melbourne Polytechnic in Epping, Victoria, Australia | Higher education

Vet Nursing at Melbourne Polytechnic

Locality: Epping, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9269 8924

Address: Cnr Cooper St and Dalton Rd 3076 Epping, VIC, Australia

Website: https://www.melbournepolytechnic.edu.au/courses/bachelor-of-veterinary-nursing

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25.01.2022 Register to attend tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon's 5.00 pm for Melbourne Polytechnic Higher Education webinar (see the last post on our Facebook page for the link), to watch some videos of our 2nd year Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing students Jess and Juniper: - Demonstrating some veterinary nursing skills via Zoom for Kylie - Sharing the type of support that MP has offered them throughout 2020 - Giving their advice to people considering studying Veterinary Nursing with us in ...2021. Court and Meg will also share some images and information about the Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing and discuss how we have been helping students to continue learning throughout 2021, despite the pandemic. PS - If you can't make it tomorrow, don't stress, as we will be running our first detailed information session via Zoom on the evening of Thursday 3rd September. We will be sharing information on that, along with how to RSVP and register soon - so keep a watch out. PPS - A huge thank you to Jess and Juniper for being such good sports and for giving up their evening to help Kylie and Meg out! See more

24.01.2022 *** If any of you have a pet at home, and would like to help out a researcher looking into pets and how our interactions with them affect people's mental health - please read this and think about volunteering you and your pet to help. Thanks *** At-home research opportunity for dog owners Are you currently stuck at home? Do you own a dog (or several dogs?) Researchers from La Trobe's Anthrozoology Research Group want to investigate how different interactions with our dogs c...an affect our mental health. You are invited to take part in a short scientific study with your dog in the comfort of your own home. The study should only take 20-30 minutes and will be conducted online via Zoom. During the session you will be asked to take part in a specific 10-minute interaction with your dog, guided by the researcher. If youd like to be involved, you can contact Andrew Napier at [email protected] for more information. Andrew is currently studying Honours in Psychology at the Melbourne campus Andrew is keen to speak with as many dog owners as possible, so feel free to pass on this invitation to friends and family who may be interested. Participants are welcome from all over the world the only criteria are that all participants must be at least 18 years of age; own at least one pet dog; and are able to communicate in English. This research has been approved by La Trobes Human Research Ethics team, ethics number: HEC20181 See more

24.01.2022 We would like you to meet Cara McDonald- one of our clever BVN graduates last year How lucky are all the fur babies to have Cara caring for them and giving them sneaky cuddles at every opportunity she gets!! #vetnursing #vetnursingeducation #bvnatmp #learningisfunatmp #happyvetnurses

23.01.2022 Have you ever thought about keeping Lovebirds? This is a recent example of student work for a 1st year Animal Care and Management assessment - well worth a read if you're considering keeping this species! Other species presented by the students were long-necked turtles, cows, horses, central bearded dragons, alpacas, ferrets, and goats. The Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing at Melbourne Polytechnic allows you to explore many species, large and small, weird and wonderful, and possibly develop a life long love affair with an unexpected species! #vetnursing #vetnursingeducation #petsatmp #bvnatmp #animalcareandmanagement #lovebirds

22.01.2022 Its a WRAP!! BVN staff have wrapped up Semester 1 and the 2nd year students have WRAPPED up their soft toy creatures while completing their bandaging skills on Zoom . Ryans octopus , Audreys dolphin and Julias koala were all WRAPPED to have bandages applied ! CONGRATULATIONS to the students for their resilience , patience , understanding , motivation , creativity and good sense of humour at this unusual time !

22.01.2022 SAVE THE DATE!! The first online information session of the year for the Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing will be held at 6.30pm on Thursday 3rd September. We will post more details soon, but in the mean time save the date. If you are interested in joining the BVN in 2021, we would encourage you to attend. #vetnursingeducation #bvnatmp #learningisfunatmp

22.01.2022 INFORMATION SESSION THURSDAY 26TH NOVEMBER 6PM-8PM If you think a career caring for animals is for you, join us via Zoom for an information session on the Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing (BVN). This session will include a virtual tour of our facility at Melbourne Polytechnic, Epping Campus, and a Q&A to allow you to ask the questions you have about our course. Come and join us without leaving home - just email us to receive your Zoom link at [email protected] Prospective students, friends and family all welcome. #vetnursingatmp #vetnursingeducation #vetnursingdegree

22.01.2022 Look out for black cats today - it’s Halloween! Show us your photos! #vetnursingatmp #halloween #blackcats

21.01.2022 So it was a pretty excellent night for the BVN teaching team at the MP, 2019 Excellence Awards last night! Our team took out the Excellence in Partnering for Economic and Community Success AND Excellence in Teaching - Higher Education! We would like to congratulate all the finalists and runner-ups! We have some pretty amazing people across MP and we feel incredibly lucky to be a part of an institution that recognises and supports all the amazing staff we have here! The BVN ...team would also like to take this opportuntiy to thank all our amazing students. You inspire us everyday to excel in everything we do here at BVN headquarters! Here's to another year of excellence and we look forward to seeing you all soon in 2020!

21.01.2022 What an effort! With just over a week to go, heres behind the scenes, preparing for 2nd semester. Thanks to Kylie, Meg, Annette, Jyothi, Bridget, Lachie, Maddie & Georgina, who went above and beyond to ensure our students are prepared with their IKEA dogs (thanks IKEA Richmond) and goody bags full of useful resources for online skills sessions this semester. Post your suggestions for ideas of how we can use the IKEA dogs to help our students in online workshops. #vetnursing #vetnursingeducation #petsatmp #bvnatmp #learningisfunatmp #IKEA #cutedogs

20.01.2022 We are preparing for a 2nd semester of online learning due to COVID-19. But that wont stop us from providing a 1st class experience for our students! Kylie, and the team, have been madly accumulating and packing equipment and props to assist with teaching online skills via Zoom. These props have included soft toys from IKEA which will allow students to practice numerous skills: from restraint to bandaging, surgical preparation and positioning for X-rays. Here at Vet Nursing ...at Melbourne Polytechnic, the staff are doing everything we can to provide students with the best online experience under the current circumstances. We cant wait to see everyone safely back on campus, but in the mean time we are providing the best virtual experience we can. With the welcome assistance of IKEA Richmond - thank-you! And, if you are interested in joining the Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing in 2021, dont forget to check out LaTrobes Open Day at home on Sunday August 2nd: latrobe.edu.au/openday; and stay tuned for details of Melbourne Polytechnics virtual information webinars. Check-out the comments for an additional photo of Kylies assistant, Cooper, and the IKEA pups before being distributed to our students. #vetnursing #vetnursingeducation #petsatmp #bvnatmp #learningisfunatmp #IKEA

19.01.2022 Happy International Vet Nurse Day - to all the fabulous vet nurses out there. Love the Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing teaching team xxx

16.01.2022 Check out our new cover photo on the LaTrobe University Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing web page: https://www.latrobe.edu.au/c/bachelor-of-veterinary-nursing #vetnursingeducation #vetnursingdegree #vetnursingatmp

15.01.2022 INFORMATION SESSION THURSDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER 6.30-8.30PM It's not too late to register for our 1st online information session for the year. Please email: [email protected] to register by 6pm Thursday night and we will send you a Zoom link. Join us for a presentation to learn about the Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing (BVN), followed by a Q&A to allow you to ask all the questions you may have. We look forward to meeting all prospective veterinary nursing students, including you! (And don't panic - if you can't make this information night, the next one will be held on Thursday 1st October 2020)

15.01.2022 Cooper and his buddy Indie IKEA are modelling the BVN surgery scrubs and hoodies Dont they look pawfectly , doggone dashing ? The first year students can look forward to receiving them in the mail soon ! They will all look the part and so professional when its safe for them to start their placement at the Lort Smith Animal Hospital. We cant wait until they can put all their theory into practice and begin caring for some real live patients as they kick start their vet nursing careers!! #vetnursingeducation #bvnatmp #learningisfunatmp #happyvetnurses #rockingthescrubs

14.01.2022 TBT to when we were running face to face Workshops! The amazing BVN teaching team have worked super hard to get our Workshops into the virtual world. A few trials and tribulations but we are now ticking along well! And a massive shout-out to our wonderful, passionate and dedicated students who are working hard to adjust to our new way of life! Please stay safe and isolated and squelch your lovely pets' faces

14.01.2022 To all our veterinary nursing students, staff, alumni and industry supervisors - Happy International Vet Nursing Day! We cant thank you enough for being such fabulous caring people who pursue a career caring for everyone elses fur babies. Staff and students celebrated today, with even Fred the Skeleton getting into the party mood with a special bow-tie and party hat , and Courtnays special kitty litter cake adding some class to the celebrations!

14.01.2022 If youve ever wondered if the Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing (BVN) is for you, this Thursday (3rd September) is a chance to find out, as we hold our first detailed information session for the year. Dr Meg and Dr Court will be presenting via Zoom, and allowing plenty of time for you to ask the questions that matter to you. This free information session will run from 6.30-8.30pm online 3rd September 2020. All welcome, but please RSVP to vetnursing [email protected] so we can send you out a link for the session. We are excited for BVN 2021 and you could be a part of it - join us on Thursday to find out more! #vetnursingdegree #vetnursing #vetnursingeducation #melbournepolytechnic See more

14.01.2022 Are you interested in studying the Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing in 2021? Or do you know someone who is? If so, don't miss the online La Trobe University Open Day this Sunday, 2nd August to find out how. Friendly BVN staff will be available to answer your queries on line all day (10am-4pm), and Dr Meg will be part of a live Q&A session at 11am as part of the Animal and Veterinary Biosciences and Veterinary Nursing presentation. #vetnursingeducation #bvnatmp #learningisfunatm...p Check out the official program for all the details: https://www.latrobe.edu.au/openday/melbourne-program See more

13.01.2022 *FINAL INFORMATION NIGHT* Dont forget our FINAL information night is tonight! So if the thought of setting up fluids for your patient excites you come along for further information on The Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing! If you're interested in the Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing Degree 2020 intake we strongly suggest you attend an Information Night!... The details are: Date: Thursday 28th November Time: 6.30pm - approximately 8.30pm Location: The Veterinary Nursing Learning Centre, Melbourne Polytechnic Epping Campus, Building E Please RSVP to: [email protected] by Wednesday 27th November

13.01.2022 The Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing staff members have been working hard to ensure that the students learning journey continues during these COVID19 times ... Dr Meg is excited that the document camera is ready and working in time for the first year Teeth Anatomy virtual workshop this week

13.01.2022 Save the date! If you are interested in finding out more about the Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing, LaTrobe is running a virtual Open Day on Sunday 2nd August. Dr Meg Dietze will be presenting live online, and BVN staff will be available to chat and answer your questions throughout the day. And you can access this all from the comfort of your couch. So bring your furry friends and we look forward to talking to you via the net! #vetnursingeducation #bvnatmp

11.01.2022 INFORMATION SESSION THIS THURSDAY 29th OCTOBER 6.00-8.00pm Our current students are busy studying as the semester draws to a close, but it's not too late for y...ou to register for our online information session this Thursday, if you are keen to be in their position in 12 months time - on the pathway to becoming veterinary nurses! Please email: [email protected] to register, by 6pm Thursday night and we will send you a Zoom link. Join us for a presentation to learn about the Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing (BVN), including a virtual tour of our facility (6pm-8pm). This will be followed by a Q&A to allow you to ask all the questions you may have, up until 9pm. Come and join us without leaving home! Prospective students, friends and family all welcome. #vetnursingdegree #vetnursingeducation #vetnursingatmp Our next information session will be on Thursday 26th November. See more

10.01.2022 Its been a different semester for the Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing with online learning, but at least the pets could join in! #BVNatMP #vetnursing #vetnursingeducation #petsatMP

09.01.2022 We are all incredibly distressed by the images of animals caught in these terrible fires and treating and nursing animals from fire and smoke affected areas will most likely be the reality for many of us here. Wiley have made the JVECC Burn Injury, Burn Shock, and Smoke Inhalation review articles available as Free Access for the next 6 months. If you are already involved or planning to get involved in the veterinary fire response, some EBVM may help with your preparations! Take care of yourselves out there!

09.01.2022 Whilst in isolation our lecturers have been doing some pretty creative stuff in their homes! Our lecturer Court has been utilising this time doing fun at home experiments for her students to follow along with using common items found in the home. This week, making a pH indicator out of cabbage!

08.01.2022 We thought it would be fun to introduce you to the hard working BVN team. So, look out for staff profiles on our page over the next few months. First up, wed like to introduce you to Dr Meg Dietze, our Head of Program. Meg is a registered veterinarian who worked in small animal practice in both private practice and at Melbourne University before turning her hand to education. She has spent 10 years teaching in tertiary education settings, and along the way designed a higher... education veterinary nursing degree which has now developed into the current Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing. She has a passion for teaching anatomy and physiology, as well as her dog Ruby. She is the mother to 2 grown kids, and when not cheering on her son Henry cycling, she is having a go herself via Zwift! Meg is the driving force behind the Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing, and one of the 1st people youll meet if you choose this degree to further your career. #vetnursing #vetnursingeducation #petsatMP #BVNatMP See more

08.01.2022 If you (or someone you know) is considering enrolling in a degree in 2021, and youre feeling a bit anxious about how COVID might impact your learning experience, then you should register to attend this webinar next Thursday 27th. Dr Meg and Dr Courtnay will be sharing insights into how the staff and students in the Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing have worked together during 2020 to create and adopt a new style of learning, whilst still helping students to develop practical skills and to build a supportive community. They will also be part of a Q&A panel at the end of the session. So be sure to book in, jump on-line to listen, and feel free to join in with any questions that youve been mulling over .

05.01.2022 We are so lucky to have this amazing person working with us and our students! We miss you Kylie but so proud of you and the work you are doing at the triage center at Bairnsdale

05.01.2022 Have you got big plans to change the future of patient care like our students!?! If so, come along to our next information night this Thursday! If you're interested in the Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing Degree 2020 intake we strongly suggest you attend an Information Night! The details are:... Date: Thursday 31st October Time: 6.30pm - approximately 8.30pm Location: The Veterinary Nursing Learning Centre, Melbourne Polytechnic Epping Campus, Building E Please RSVP to: [email protected] by Wednesday 30th October. Presentation credit goes to one of our awesome students, not actually Razz, though he does have big plans (insert evil laugh!!! )

05.01.2022 We have to wrap up another year here at BVN headquarters. We thank everyone from our wonderful institution and the wider Veterinary community for all their support and to our amazing students, please look after yourselves and your peers. We acknowledge that this will be a difficult time for many, but we hope that you find some quiet moments this holiday period to reflect on your amazing achievements this year. We will be back on deck the 6th of January. Warmest regards - The BVN Teaching Team

04.01.2022 Do you have a passion for the health and welfare of all animals great and small?!? If so, come along to our FINAL information night next week! If you're interested in the Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing Degree 2020 intake we strongly suggest you attend an Information Night! The details are:... Date: Thursday 28th November Time: 6.30pm - approximately 8.30pm Location: The Veterinary Nursing Learning Centre, Melbourne Polytechnic Epping Campus, Building E Please RSVP to: [email protected] by Wednesday 27th November

03.01.2022 We would like to introduce to you one of our graduates, who is also one of our newest staff members: Audrey Lim. Audrey is a veterinary nurse at Lort Smith Animal Hospital which is our placement location for our 1st and 2nd year students for 3 semesters. As well as working at Lort Smith, she is a clinical supervisor, assisting and supporting our students when they have placement at Lort Smith. Audrey always knew she wanted to work with animals. After high school she completed... her Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Bioscience degree at La Trobe University. She also volunteered at animal shelters and became an animal attendant and adoptions officer at The Cat Protection Society. She then completed her Honours in Animal Science, but craving more hands on animal time and with a penchant for animal welfare rather than research, she discovered and enrolled in the Associate Degree of Veterinary Nursing (before we developed our Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing). The degree has allowed Audrey to find a job she loves and believes in, working for Lort Smith Animal Hospital - the largest and busiest not-for-profit animal hospital in Australia that offers veterinary treatment to all, including those with financial hardship. Audrey works with a wide range of animals, including wildlife and believes that the diversity of cases means she will never stop learning. Her veterinary nursing degree has allowed her to travel overseas to use her skills to improve the quality of life of much less fortunate animals in Myanmar where she worked with vets and veterinary nurses to desex and perform other surgeries on hundreds of dogs living in squalid conditions. In Audrey's words: "Completing the Associate Degree of Veterinary Nursing through Melbourne Polytechnic was truly one of the best decisions I have made and I am excited to see where it takes me in the future." So are we Audrey! You, too, could make this decision and enroll in the Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing 2021 - where could it take you? #vetnursing #vetnursingeducation #bvnatmp #learningisfunatmp See more

02.01.2022 Introducing Annette Brown! She is one of BVNs wonderful, experienced vet nurses who demonstrates and assists our lecturers in many subjects. She brings oodles of passion, wisdom and experiences to share with the students. Annette has been a vet nurse for over 30 years!! She began her vet nursing career when she was just 17 years old at the RSPCA Vet Clinic and has been a dedicated part of the team since, undertaking several roles including Senior Nurse. She has worked ...in several private vet clinics along the way and has spent some time living, working and travelling in the UK. Her passion is animal welfare and shelter nursing, and she prides herself on giving her patients and their owners the best care possible - always going above and beyond ! Annette is kept very busy at home with her 2 legged family of 4 children and her furry family - Chelsea the cheeky Spaniel X (pictured), Elton the brave Boxer and Boags the beautiful Burmese . In her rare spare time she likes to spend time with them all, keep fit, be amongst nature - the bush or her favourite beach, socialise with her friends and practise mindfulness The BVN team really appreciate all of Annettes hard work and the students enjoy her kindness, patience, care, expertise and great sense of humour! #vetnursing #vetnursingeducation #petsatMP #BVNatMP #friendlyvetnursesatMP #learningisfunatMP See more