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REGISTRATION PERIOD     6 Nov 2024 - 26 Jan 2025

COURSE DATE 21 Apr 2025 - 19 Apr 2026 COURSE DURATION / FREQUENCY 3 hours/session (3 days/week)
MODE OF LEARNING Facilitated Learning (Face-to-Face/ Online Synchronous) and Asynchronous E-Learning COURSE VENUE Temasek Polytechnic

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 notebook HERE.

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.

Entry Requirements

 

A Polytechnic Diploma in Science, Technical, Engineering, Math (STEM) or equivalent
OR
A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
OR

A Post-Secondary Certificate

AND with at least 3 Years of relevant working experience

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

Suitable For

  • 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.

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Course Contact

  • Mainline 67881212
  • 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.