Bachelor of Veterinary Technology

About the course

Charles Sturt’s Bachelor of Veterinary Technology prepares you for professional work as a veterinary technologist through a blend of online or on-campus study and extensive practical training. Delivered in partnership with GOTAFE as a dual qualification, it builds skills in animal handling, clinical procedures, pharmacology, anaesthesia and practice management, supported by facilities access and supervised placements. This is an undergraduate degree in Veterinary Science.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles across veterinary clinical practice and animal health services, with opportunities in veterinary surgeries and clinics, diagnostic and pathology laboratories, animal welfare organisations, zoos and intensive animal industries. Typical job outcomes include veterinary technician, pathology laboratory scientist, animal welfare officer, animal health researcher/scientist, and management roles in animal industry settings. This is a Bachelor-level pathway in Veterinary Science.

Entry requirements

Entry score 70.

Living Costs in Wagga Wagga**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 907 - 1,200	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) N/A
Transportation (Daily) A$ 6 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 264 - 348

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)