VNJ Volume 40 (2) April 2025 | Page 64

6-25 May 2025: Canine and Feline Neurology

Raquel Trevail DVM, Dipl ECVN, MRCVS, European Specialist in Veterinary Neurology

Neurology is generally seen as an intimidating subject. The ability to reach a diagnosis relies on a good neurological examination and its

8 Hours CPD correct interpretation. The aim of this course is to make the neurological examination easier and discuss how to reach a neuroanatomical localisation. Different diagnostic tools that can aid reaching a final diagnosis will be discussed and there will be an overview of the most common disease processes found in dogs and cats. Cases will be provided to help delegates understand the concepts presented, there is an online forum to discuss cases and the topics covered, plus a final MCQ exam. Aimed at vets and vet nurses.

6-25 May 2025: Hip and Elbow Dysplasia in Dogs

Philip Witte BSc BVSc CertAVP( GSAS) DSAS( Orth) MRCVS. RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Surgery( Orthopaedics)

Hip and elbow dysplasia are common causes of lameness in dogs. Client understanding of the

8 Hours CPD aetiology and prognosis for these conditions are important for decision-making regarding management options. This course will cover aetiology and diagnosis, in addition to surgical and conservative management options. Current attempts to reduce the frequency of hip and elbow dysplasia in the canine population will be discussed. Aimed at vets and vet nurses.

6-25 May 2025: Safe Use of Chemotherapy in Practice

Dr Chiara Penzo DVM PhD Dip. ECVIM( Oncology) MRCVS European Veterinary Specialist in Oncology. RCVS Veterinary Specialist in Oncology. Knowledge of the indications and administration

8 Hours CPD techniques of chemotherapy agents used in the treatment of cancer in pets is of paramount importance to achieve the best outcome in terms of survival and quality of life by avoiding ineffective treatments and preventing significant adverse effects. This course is a practical guide to the safe dosing, preparation and administration in general practice of the most commonly used chemotherapy drugs for the treatment of cancer in small animals and their monitoring. Concentrating on the most commonly used chemotherapy protocols for the treatment of lymphoma and solid tumours such as carcinomas, sarcomas and mast cell tumours, while receiving an update on new medications and techniques available for your patients such as electrochemotherapy, metronomic chemotherapy, tyrosine kinase inhibitors and immunotherapy! Aimed at vets and nurses.

6-25 May 2025: Canine and Feline Lymphoma

9-29 June 2025:

• Companion Animal Behaviour – Part 1- Clare Wilson

• Anaesthetic Refresher for General Practice- Denise Prisk

• Feline Medicine Update – Part 1- Samantha Taylor

• Feline Medicine Update – Part 2- Samantha Taylor

• Hepatobiliary Disease- Dr Kit Sturgess

• Epilepsy in Cats and Dogs- Raquel Trevail

• Point of Care Ultrasound- Chloe Fay

• Cytology of the Lymphoid System- Francesco Cian and Paola Monti

• Emergencies in Toxicology- Susanna Solbak

• Fluid Therapy for Vets- Susanna Solbak

• Common Cancers in Cats- Dr Chiara Penzo

• Oncology Refresher – Part 1- Dr Chiara Penzo

23 June- 13 July 2025:

• Small Animal Nutrition- Marge Chandler

7-27 July 2025:

Dr Chiara Penzo DVM PhD Dip. ECVIM( Oncology) MRCVS. European Veterinary Specialist in Oncology. RCVS Veterinary Specialist in Oncology.

Lymphoma is a frequent diagnosis in practice

8 Hours CPD in both dogs and cats. While nodal lymphoma is most prevalent among dogs, in cats it can have a range of presentations that poses a diagnostic and treatment dilemma to the clinician. Lymphoma can present in many different forms, and the clinician should be alert to the possibility of this condition in any cat regardless of age, breed or viral status. The course is meant to be practical guide to the diagnosis and management of canine and feline lymphoma. You will learn what are the most indicated diagnostic and clinical staging tests including indications and interpretation of flow cytometry and PARR tests. You will receive an update about the most current induction and rescue treatment options that may be available both in general and referral practice. Communicating the evidence to the owner in a positive, knowledgeable and compassionate way and presenting a fair and realistic overview of what is to be expected is very important and necessary to achieve an informed consent and owner involvement in decision making.

• Anaesthetic Monitoring- Denise Prisk

• Sepsis in Dogs and Cats- Chloe Fay

• Wound Management in Dogs and Cats- Samantha Bell

• Companion Animal Behaviour – Part 2- Clare Wilson

• Diabetes in Cats and Dogs- Dr Kit Sturgess

• Rabbit Clinical Care Refresher- Livia Benato

• Psittacine and Passerine Birds- Sarah Pellett and Nathalie Wissink-Argilaga

• Oncology Refresher – Part 2- Dr Chiara Penzo

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