To be a Veterinarian - Taster Programme for Vet Study

This programme will give you a glimpse of what it’s like to be a veterinarian. You will have a chance to talk to veterinarians and find out about related careers.

Upon completion of the programme, you will:

• Understand various veterinary degrees, including HK, UK and Australia: their differences and applicability to Hong Kong
• Understand career opportunities in the veterinary industry
• Understand the role and responsibilities of a veterinarian

Day 1: Introduction to the Veterinary World

• Introduction to the Veterinary Industry
• Duties and responsibilities of a veterinarian
• Career opportunities with a veterinary degree and its applications in Hong Kong
• Daily workflow in veterinary work
• Pathways to becoming a veterinarian in Hong Kong and sharing experiences of studying there
• How to prepare and handle interviews

Day 2: Let’s Intern Together! (Dr. Felix Yau)

• Session 1: Let’s solve a case together!
• Session 2: How to perform physical examination on Patient?
• Session 3: How to perform CPR in emergency situations?

Day 3: Studying Veterinary Science in Australia (Dr. Damien Cho)

• Pathways to becoming a veterinarian in Australia
• Recognition of veterinary licenses obtained in Australia
• Sharing experiences of studying in Australia
• Life as an international student in Australia
• Differences between veterinary life in Australia and Hong Kong

Day 4: Studying Veterinary Science in the UK and Surgical Workshop (Dr. Joanna Lee)

• Pathways to becoming a veterinarian in the UK and sharing experiences of studying there
• Life as an international student in the UK
• Differences between veterinary life in the UK and Hong Kong
• Surgical Workshop 1: Operating room etiquette and practicum (techniques for scrubbing in, wearing surgical attire)

Day 5: Surgical Workshop: Becoming a Surgeon (Dr. Joanna Lee)

• Surgical Workshop 2: Suturing techniques for patients
• Summary and certificate presentation

* The tentative schedule is subject to change.