VNJ Volume 40 (3) June 2025 | Page 61

9-29 June 2025: Anaesthesia Refresher Course

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

This course covers the basics of veterinary anaesthesia and will be suitable for anyone who wants to refresh their knowledge – those

8 Hours CPD returning to work after a break, final year students who are preparing for their exams, clinical coaches helping students with anaesthesia, or anyone who needs a reminder concerning current practice. The course covers all the information needed to perform routine anaesthesia, from admittance to discharge of the patient. Different types of equipment, breathing systems and scavenging will be discussed, as will the use of intravenous fluids. Analgesic techniques such as constant rate infusions and the use of local anaesthesia will also be covered. Aimed at vet nurses and vets.

9-29 June 2025: Point of Care Ultrasound

Chloe Fay BSc( Hons) RVN CertVN ECC VTS( ECC)

This Point of Care Ultrasound course will address the benefits of ultrasonography to the veterinary nurse and the basics of how ultrasonography

8 Hours CPD works and how to identify normal structures. By the end of this course the veterinary nurse should be confident to perform global fluid assessment sonography for trauma( FAST) both in the triage assessment of their patients and through progression of hospital stays to monitor improvement / deterioration. Point of Care Ultrasound will also look to provide the veterinary nurse with the skills to recognise and score patterns in respiratory disease, cardiac disease and urinary output. It will also look at the use of ultrasound for assessment of fluid responsiveness. Interactive case studies will help to guide the attendees through the learning objectives. Aimed at vet nurses and vets.

9-29 June 2025: Emergencies in Toxicology

Susanna Solbak Cand. med. vet DipACVECC MRCVS

Toxin exposures are common small animal emergencies. Focus will be on having a systematic approach to general toxin exposures,

8 Hours CPD in addition to taking a closer look on the most common toxins encountered in small animal medicine. Since virtually anything can be a toxin, depending on the dose( even water!), this course includes a huge variety of conditions caused by many different toxins. Anything from ethylene glycol to chocolate toxicity, and how to deal with non-steroidal overdose will be discussed. Join this course and increase your confidence in dealing with toxicologic emergencies! Aimed at vets and vet nurses.

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9-29 June 2025: Companion Animal Behaviour for General Practice- Part 1

Clare Wilson MA VetMB CCAB MRCVS PGDipCABC

Many vets’ and vet nurses’ education on behaviour was somewhat limited and people can often feel out of their depth when clients

8 Hours CPD ask about behaviour problems or when they are faced with an aggressive animal in practice. This course will focus on teaching delegates about behaviour that is primarily relevant to the general practitioner and the veterinary nurse. It will cover topics such as crucial preventative advice for new puppies, kittens and rabbits, medical differentials for problems, interpreting body language and improving welfare during handling and hospitalisation. Aimed at vets and vet nurses.

9-29 June 2025: Feline Medicine Update- Part 1 Samantha Taylor BVetMed( Hons) CertSAM DipECVIM-CA FRCVS

This five module course will update you on the current evidence based management of various feline conditions, with a practical slant

8 Hours CPD and plenty of tips to take back to practice. Covering the dyspnoeic cat, pancreatitis, idiopathic cystitis and FIP as well as management of complex hyperthyroid cats. Aimed at vets and nurses.

• Module 1: Take a deep breath: approach to the dyspnoeic cat, is it cardiac? • Module 2: To pee or not to pee: lower urinary tract disease • Module 3: Skinny old cats: hyperthyroidism and important comorbidities; chronic kidney disease, cardiac disease and osteoarthritis • Module 4: Pesky pancreatitis: updates on diagnosis and management • Module 5: FIP: now we can treat it!

9-29 June 2025: Feline Medicine Update- Part 2 Samantha Taylor BVetMed( Hons) CertSAM DipECVIM-CA FRCVS

This five module course is practical and full of tips and tricks to take back to practice. Covering areas in detail such as diabetes and

8 Hours CPD other endocrinopathies, gastrointestinal disease, coughing cats and much more. Aimed at vets and nurses.

• Module 1: Coughing cats • Module 2: Diabetic cats • Module 3: Those other endocrinopathies • Module 4: Squitty and sickie kitties

• Module 5: Pale cats

9-29 June 2025: Fluid Therapy for Vets

Susanna Solbak Cand. med. vet DipACVECC MRCVS

Fluid Therapy in Small Animal Practice is a comprehensive course designed to equip veterinary professionals with the knowledge and skills

8 Hours CPD necessary to provide effective fluid therapy to canine and feline patients. In this course, we will explore various aspects of fluid therapy, from understanding different types of fluids to managing complex cases involving sodium disturbances. Aimed at vets.

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