OVUD is for students
One of the key roles of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital is to provide practical training placements for students on the Veterinary Medicine degree programme and the Veterinary Technical Assistance Sciences bachelor's degree programme at the University of Padua.
The practical training at OVUD is fundamental to the development and training of the newly qualified veterinary surgeon. The opportunities offered by the Hospital to students consist of specific programmes, tailored to their course of study.
Fourth- and fifth-year Veterinary Medicine students undertake their practical training in clinical subjects at OVUD. Furthermore, for graduates, it is possible to undertake certain Residency programmes, the specialist training courses established at European level by the EBVS (European Board of Veterinary Specialisation).
Students enrolled in the Single Cycle Degree Course in Veterinary Medicine
Students enrolled in the Single Cycle Degree Course in Veterinary Medicine are expected to carry out hands-on activities throughout their last two years of studies. Out of 875 Tirocinio hours, 514 are to be carried out within the OVUD, proving the importance of such an educational path.
In order for students to carry out the Tirocinio, they shall:
- Undergo a medical examination to check their overall health prior to commencing the Tirocinio activities.
- Provide the certification confirming they have received the necessary General Safety Training. This document constitutes evidence of the successful completion of the General Safety Training course.
- Sign the confidentiality agreement.
- Return the Training Agreement form signed in all its parts.
For further information concerning Tirocinio, please visit the website of the School of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine (link). https://www.agrariamedicinaveterinaria.unipd.it/
Student interning with OVUD on a voluntary basis
Starting from fourth year, students may decide to intern with OVUD on a voluntary basis. The minimum duration of the internship is one year. This internship allows students to pursue diagnosis and hands-on activities. Throughout the entire duration of the internship, students will not only be involved in the management of hospitalised animals and performance of clinical evaluations, but will also have the opportunity to attend diagnostic and surgical procedures. All of the above-mentioned activities will take place under the supervision of veterinarians.
Students who wish to intern with OVUD must submit an application form to the Directors of the Department of MAPS and OVUD.
Graduates enrolled in EBVS Residency Programmes
Graduates enrolled in Residency Programmes provided for at the European level and sponsored by EBVS (European Board of Veterinary Specialisation) may also benefit from OVUD. Residency Programmes are very demanding programmes to become highly specialised in the various disciplines of veterinary medicine.
At OVUD there are several EBVS diplomates who may provide mentoring to graduates who decide to enrol in the various Specialisation Schools available at the European level.
As of today, teachers holding a diploma at OVUD are the following:
- Rebecca Ricci, European College of Veterinary and Comparative Nutrition
- Stefano Romagnoli, European College of Animal Reproduction
- Massimo Morgante, European College of Bovine Health Management
- Mattia Cecchinato, European College of Poultry Veterinary Science
- Calogero Stelletta, European College of Small Ruminant Health Management
- Luca Bellini, European College of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia
- Maria Elena Gelain, European College of Veterinary Clinical Pathology
- Valentina Zappulli, European College of Veterinary Pathologists
- Mauro Dacasto, European College of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology
- Marco Bernardini, European College of Veterinary Neurology
- Eric Zini, European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine – Companion Animals
