VNJ Volume 40 (2) April 2025 | Page 62

7-27 April 2025: Gastro-Intestinal Disease

Adam Swallow BVSc DipECVIM-CA AFHEA MRCVS EBVS ® European Veterinary Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine RCVS Recognised Specialist in Small Animal Medicine Gastro-intestinal disease is a common cause

8 Hours CPD for concern in clinical practice. The clinical signs can range from acute and dramatic presentations through to chronic, lower grade clinical signs. There is a wide variety of underlying conditions that can affect the gastro-intestinal tract and differentiating these is not always straightforward. With a logical and ordered approach though, a satisfying outcome is possible in many cases. In this course, we will discuss the clinical approach to gastro-intestinal disease in both cats and dogs and how best to manage the various underlying conditions. We will also discuss the role of the microbiome and how consideration of this is altering our understanding of many gastro-intestinal conditions in cats and dogs. Aimed at vets and vet nurses.

7-27 April 2025: Emergency and Critical Care for Vets- Part 2

Susanna Solbak Cand. med. vet DipACVECC MRCVS

This comprehensive course in three separate parts will provide you with an updated approach to the most common emergencies encountered

8 Hours CPD in Small Animal Practice. The modules are suitable for experienced practitioners looking to update their knowledge, but also newly graduated veterinarians seeking guidance in an intimidating field of veterinary medicine. Improve your confidence and skills in caring for those emergency patients! Aimed at vets and vet nurses.

• Module 1. Fluid therapy – When less is more and when more is more • Module 2. Shock – How to recognize it, and how to fix it

• Module 3. Sepsis – If everything is well perfused, nothing is • Module 4. Hyperkalemia – The electrolyte that kills • Module 5. Lactate – Differentials and applications in clinical practice • Module 6. Hypoglycemia – Rule outs and treatment • Module 7. Diabetic Ketoacidosis – Fun with fluids and electrolytes!

7-27 April 2025: Oncology Refresher- Part 3

Dr Chiara Penzo DVM PhD Dip. ECVIM( Oncology) MRCVS. European Veterinary Specialist in Oncology. RCVS Veterinary Specialist in Oncology. Cancer is commonly diagnosed in pets in general

8 Hours CPD practice. Thanks to tremendous advances in the treatment of small animal cancer you can help pets to continue to spend more good quality time with their families despite their diagnosis of a potentially life shortening disease. This course will review cancer risk factors, principles of cancer therapy and owner FAQs about cancer treatment and prognosis. The course will then cover six of canine and feline cancer types that often present challenges in their management with a practical approach and tips to their diagnosis and treatment. Aimed at vets and vet nurses.

6-25 May 2025: Anaesthetic Emergencies

Denise Prisk DipAVN( Surgical), VTS( Anesthesia & Analgesia), LTCL, LCGI, RVN

Everyone who is involved in anaesthesia should be able to deal with common complications. This course focuses on various

8 Hours CPD emergency conditions, how and why they arise

and the actions to take to try and remedy the situation, as well as any preventative measures that may be taken. Current techniques of performing CPR and resuscitation will be covered, and case studies will provide a platform for discussion. Aimed at vet nurses, vets and students.

• Module 1: Risks, hazards and errors • Module 2: Respiratory complications • Module 3: Hypothermia • Module 4: Hypotension

• Module 5: Shock and hypovolaemia • Module 6: Cardiac emergencies and resuscitation

6-25 May 2025: Small Mammal Medicine and Surgery

Livia Benato DVM MSc CertZooMed Dip ECZM( Small Mammals) MRCVS

Small mammal pets are growing in popularity in the UK and other countries, and they are increasingly seen in companion animal

8 Hours CPD practice. In this course, common medical and surgical presentations seen in guinea pigs, chinchillas, rats and hamsters will be discussed. Dental disease in hystricomorphs and myomorphs, surgical approach to mammary tumours in rats and how to treat possible parasite infections are some of the topics that will be covered. Aimed at vets and vet nurses.

• Module 1: Clinical examination • Module 2: Clinical techniques and support treatments • Module 3: Anaesthesia and Analgesia

• Module 4: Common medical presentations • Module 5: Common surgical procedures • Module 6: Cases studies

6-25 May 2025: Approach to Small Animal Cardiology

Jessie Rose Payne BVetMed MVetMed PhD MRCVS, DipACVIM( Cardiology), American Specialist in Veterinary Cardiology From the incidentally detected murmur in a young puppy, to the dogs with a history of

8 Hours CPD collapsing episodes, to the cat that presents in respiratory distress, cardiovascular disease is frequently encountered. This course provides a framework for an approach to a variety of clinical scenarios, discusses likely differentials and the next steps for diagnosis and management in first opinion practice. Aimed at vets and vet nurses.

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