The development of a new degree at Charles Sturt University (CSU) to support emerging veterinary technology professionals in Australia will be recognised at an annual awards ceremony at CSU in Wagga Wagga today.

The Bachelor of Veterinary Technology was introduced in 2015 in a partnership between the University and Goulburn Ovens TAFE (GOTAFE).

The team behind the development and implementation of the new program will be presented with a 2015 Vice-Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Innovation on Wednesday 5 August.

The team includes CSU School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences Courses Director Dr Gaye Krebs, Dr Alanna Kirley from GOTAFE, and CSU Manager of Wangaratta Regional Study Centre Ms Robyn Farley.

The first 70 students in the Bachelor of Veterinary Technology started earlier this year. They are able to study part-time or full-time, internally at Wagga Wagga or online through the Wangaratta Centre.

Head of the School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences at CSU in Wagga Wagga, Professor Nick Sangster said, "This degree is a shining example of the way in which Charles Sturt University and TAFEs can co-operate to develop a truly unique and relevant program.

"The degree is relevant to industry, particularly the rural veterinary sector, it is of a high quality, is flexible and focused on the student experience during their studies."

Dr Krebs and Dr Kirley, as project leaders, facilitated consultations with industry in response to demand for the introduction of full degree training for veterinary technologists. A degree-level qualification is now required for veterinary technologists in Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States.

There are also a number of entry pathways for students into the degree. Students can receive credit from CSU for a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or if they haven't undertaken this TAFE qualification, they can follow an integrated program and enrol in both the Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing with GOTAFE and CSU's Bachelor of Veterinary Technology.

During August, CSU Vice-Chancellor Professor Andrew Vann will present academic and professional staff with a range of Awards for Excellence including in Sustainability, Leadership Excellence, Research Excellence and Teaching Excellence.

Two ceremonies will be held from 1pm to about 2.30pm on Wednesday 5 August in Joyes Hall at CSU in Wagga Wagga and from 1pm to about 2.30pm on Tuesday 11 August in the Centre for Professional Development at CSU in Bathurst.

A full list of the recipients can be found here.