Início / Enfermagem Veterinária
Presentation
Generally speaking, professionals responsible for animal health – veterinarians – rely on assistants or aides in the course of their work. In most cases, these assistants do not have specialised training for their duties, in contrast to their counterparts in human medicine. These aides have predominantly practical training, typically provided by the veterinarian they usually work with, possessing mainly empirical knowledge gained from cases they have observed over the years. This leads to a professional approach not grounded in essential scientific knowledge.
The presence of a professional, such as the Veterinary Nurse, with advanced technical training, especially geared towards the administration of animal health and welfare care, is a significant step in elevating the standards of veterinary medical practice. Their importance, in a clearly defined and much-needed technical and scientific area, is evident in roles such as clinical veterinary nursing, surgical veterinary nursing, health inspection and classification, food hygiene and safety, nutrition and traceability, the pharmaceutical industry, animal experimentation, conservation medicine, research, the organisation of animal welfare and defence organisation, etc.
Course comisssion
Access
Entrance Exams:
One of the following combinations:
[02] Biology and Geology or
[02] Biology and Geology and [07] Physics and Chemistry
No. of Vacancies:
24 (subject to change)
Special Admissions
Special Entry Routes
Re-entry, Change of Combination/Institution/Course
Goals
Aims
We aim to offer hands-on vocational training in Veterinary Nursing, providing the students with the qualifications and training required for tackling a broad range of tasks in veterinary health sciences. This includes mastering clinical and surgical techniques, preventive animal healthcare, food hygiene and public health. All aspects of the training are designed to work in tandem and comply with the criteria, methodologies and techniques in this paramedical profession.
Theory and practical knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of different domestic animals, as well as the various pathological conditions that affect them (infectious, oncological, metabolic, etc.) to ensure that as nurses they will be prepared to assist veterinarians in a wide range of clinical situations.
Their practical training will enable them to carry out different laboratory analyses and use the main specialist diagnostic equipment. Knowledge of anaesthesiology and operating techniques will enable them to assist in surgical procedures. They will also be able to administer drugs prescribed by the veterinarian and carry out all types of clinical and preventive care on pets and livestock. The practical expertise of the graduates in the area of food safety inspection, meat and carcass classification and processing technology for animal products will give them greater versatility and enable them to perform tasks related to food quality control, particularly in the area of health inspection.
There will be a particular focus on the relationship between the veterinary nurse, the patient and the client using a psychological and social approach, along with expertise in new information technologies, legislation, taxation and accounting, all of which are indispensable for pursuing a professional career in the private sector.
Professional outcomes
Graduates in Veterinary Nursing will be able to develop their professional career by providing clinical care in:
Study Plan
| Curricular Unit | Area | Type | Contact hours | ECTS | PUC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry | CB | S1 | T:16.00 | PL:48.00 | 6.00 | Consult |
| Biology and Histology | CB | S1 | T:16.00 | PL:48.00 | 6.00 | Consult |
| Anatomy and Morphology | CAV | S1 | T:32.00 | TP:32.00 | TC:48.00 | 8.00 | Consult |
| Fundamentos de Enfermagem Veterinária | CAV | S1 | T:16.00 | TP:16.00 | PL:16.00 | 4.00 | Consult |
| Etologia e Bem estar Animal | CAV | S1 | T:16.00 | TP:16.00 | PL:32.00 | 6.00 | Consult |
| Bioestatística | MAT | S2 | TP:32.00 | PL:32.00 | 6.00 | Consult |
| Zootecnia | CAV | S2 | T:32.00 | TP:32.00 | PL:32.00 | 7.00 | Consult |
| Fisiologia Animal | CAV | S2 | T:32.00 | TP:16.00 | PL:32.00 | 6.00 | Consult |
| Microbiologia | CB | S2 | T:16.00 | PL:48.00 | 6.00 | Consult |
| Ensino e Estética de Animais de Companhia | CAV | S2 | TP:32.00 | TC:32.00 | 5.00 | Consult |
| Curricular Unit | Area | Type | Contact hours | ECTS | PUC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reprodução e Obstetrícia | CAV | S1 | T:32.00 | TP:16.00 | PL:32.00 | 6.00 | Consult |
| Farmacologia | CAV | S1 | T:32.00 | TP:16.00 | PL:32.00 | 6.00 | Consult |
| Imunologia e Profilaxia Veterinária | CAV | S1 | T:32.00 | PL:32.00 | 6.00 | Consult |
| Gestão de Empresas | OLM | S1 | T:16.00 | TP:48.00 | 6.00 | Consult |
| Semiologia e Patologia Médica | CAV | S1 | T:32.00 | TC:16.00 | PL:32.00 | 6.00 | Consult |
| Enfermagem Cirurgica e Dentisteria | CAV | S2 | T:32.00 | PL:32.00 | 6.00 | Consult |
| Nutrição e Alimentação Clínica | CAV | S2 | T:32.00 | PL:32.00 | 6.00 | Consult |
| Métodos Complementares de Diagnóstico | CAV | S2 | T:32.00 | PL:32.00 | 6.00 | Consult |
| Doenças Infeciosas I | CAV | S2 | T:32.00 | PL:32.00 | 6.00 | Consult |
| Doenças Infeciosas II | CAV | S2 | T:32.00 | TC:16.00 | PL:32.00 | 6.00 | Consult |
| Curricular Unit | Area | Type | Contact hours | ECTS | PUC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fisioterapia e Reabilitação | CAV | S1 | T:20.00 | TC:10.00 | PL:20.00 | 4.00 | Consult |
| Enfermagem Veterinária em Animais de Companhia | CAV | S1 | T:30.00 | TC:78.00 | PL:30.00 | 8.00 | Consult |
| Enfermagem Veterinária em Animais de Produção | CAV | S1 | T:30.00 | TC:78.00 | PL:30.00 | 8.00 | Consult |
| Urgências e Cuidados Intensivos | CAV | S1 | T:20.00 | TC:10.00 | PL:30.00 | 5.00 | Consult |
| Higiene e Saúde Pública | CAV | S1 | T:20.00 | TC:10.00 | PL:30.00 | 5.00 | Consult |
| Enfermagem Veterinária de Animais Exóticos, Silvestres e de Laboratório | CAV | S2 | TP:48.00 | 4.00 | Consult |
| Estágio e Projeto Individual | CAV | S2 | - | 26.00 | Consult |
Employability
(Português) Taxa de empregabilidade – 96,1%
Partnerships and internships
International Partnerships:
National Partnerships:
Other information
Course Awards
Catarina Rocha, a student on the Veterinary Nursing degree programme at the IPVC School of Agriculture, won the 17th IPVC Regional Poliempreende competition. Catarina realised that the calming products currently used by owners are highly addictive and cause dependence and that the use of natural ingredients and functional foods in humans is becoming a trend in contemporary society. She spotted a gap in the market and came up with the idea of designing biscuits for pets containing two natural plant ingredients, chamomile and valerian root, both known for their calming effects.
A recipe was then developed and tested on animals and the results were very positive. The biscuits have flavours that pets love and are produced in both dog and cat versions; DELICALM Dog and DELICALM Cat.
Her business plan, which was devised as part of the Business Management curricular unit, shows that her idea has the market potential and sustainable economic and financial metrics to be developed into a real solution.
Projects
Acreditação e registo
Com Acreditação em 2022, por 6 anos | Nº Máximo de Admissões: 58
Registo inicial: R/A-Ef 665/2011 de 18-03-2011
Registos de alteração: R/A-Ef 665/2011/AL01 de 05-05-2017
Mais informações: https://www.a3es.pt/pt/resultados-acreditacao/enfermagem-veterinaria-14
Informação Geral
180 ECTS |
Semestres | 6
CNAEF 640 Ciências veterinárias |
Código: 9085
Grau atribuído: Licenciado