VNJ Volume 40 (3) June 2025 | Page 63

7-27 July 2025: Anaesthetic Monitoring

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

Monitoring anaesthetised patients is one of the most crucial aspects of a veterinary

8 Hours CPD nurse’ s role. This course will be suitable for nurses who want to update or refresh their knowledge. Both basic and more advanced methods of monitoring anaesthetised small animal patients will be covered. The periods of induction, intubation and recovery will also be discussed. Common abnormalities will be covered, e. g. cardiac arrhythmias, hyper and hypocapnia, together with the action that should be taken to address them. Aimed at Vet Nurses. Vets also very welcome!

• Module 1: Pre-anaesthetic procedures • Module 2: Basic anaesthetic monitoring • Module 3: Pulse oximetry • Module 4: Capnography • Module 5: Blood pressure • Module 6: Electrocardiography • Module 7: Anaesthetic recovery

7-27 July 2025: Wound Management in Dogs and Cats

Samantha Bell BSc( Hons) DipAVN DipHECVN RVN

This course will look at various different aspects, and considerations, for wound management through all stages; from initial

8 Hours CPD presentation and assessment of the traumatic wound patient, including lavage and debridement techniques, to selection of dressings for open wound management, to surgical closure. Aimed at vet nurses and vets.

• Module 1: Triage and Initial Assessment of Wounds and the Wound Healing Process • Module 2: Lavage and Debridement Techniques • Module 3: Common Wound Dressings • Module 4: Factors Resulting in Delayed Wound Healing • Module 5: Surgical Wound Closure including Infection Control Considerations

7-27 July 2025: Sepsis in Dogs and Cats

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

Recognising and reacting to the early signs and symptoms of sepsis can increase the rates of survival to discharge. Emphasis on early staging

8 Hours CPD and quick initiation of treatment has become more and more prevalent with each sepsis guideline released. This comprehensive course will take a look at the in-depth pathogenesis and mechanisms of sepsis, the diagnostic approach to these patients, as well as discussion of treatment and its importance to survival rates. Aimed at vet nurses and vets.

• Module 1: Mechanisms and Pathogenesis • Module 2: Mechanisms and Pathogenesis 2 • Module 3: Clinical Manifestations and Diagnostics • Module 4: Treatment Bundles • Module 5: Nursing Considerations • Module 6: Two interactive cases

7-27 July 2025: Companion Animal Behaviour for General Practice- Part 2

Clare Wilson MA VetMB CCAB MRCVS PGDipCABC

The aim of this course is to progress on from the foundations learned in part one- looking in more detail at practical aspects of behaviour

8 Hours CPD and training for the veterinary environment and

some more complex cases with more detail about diagnosis and behaviour modification. Aimed at vets and vet nurses. Delegates MUST have completed Part 1 for this course.

• Module 1: Refresher on Learning Theory and Ethology:( key points from Course 1) • Module 2: Handling and examining animals in the surgery • Module 3: Case studies illustrating medical problems influencing behaviour • Module 4: Case studies that required adjunctive medication • Module 5: Case studies illustrating the importance of appropriate referral

7-27 July 2025: Rabbit Clinical Care

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

This course explores topics such as anaesthesia and peri-operative care, surgery( neutering, urinary and GI tract surgery, abscess treatment, ear surgery, dentistry), critical care and emergency

8 Hours CPD treatment, as well as the approach to care for geriatric patients. Clinical cases will be provided to help participants understand the concepts presented. Aimed at vets and vet nurses.

• Module 1: A practical approach to the rabbit patient

• Module 2: Anaesthesia and peri-operative care • Module 3: Emergency and Critical Care • Module 4: Common clinical presentations • Module 5: Surgery • Module 6: Geriatric Patients

7-27 July 2025: Psittacine and Passerine Birds

Nathalie Wissink-Argilaga LicVet CertAVP( ZooMed) DZooMed( Reptilian) MRCVS RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine. Sarah Pellett VetMB, Cert AVP( ZooMed),

8 Hours CPD

DZooMed( Reptilian), MRCVS RCVS Recognised

Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine. The aim of the online modular course is to discuss identification of the common( and not so common birds) seen in practice, husbandry of the most common species and safe handling of these avian patients; hospitalisation; supportive care, critical care and emergency treatments; basic diagnostic approaches; common diseases and treatment options and analgesia and anaesthesia. Aimed at vets and vet nurses.

• Module 1: Identification and Husbandry • Module 2: Handling and Examination • Module 3: Diagnostics and Supportive Care

• Modules 4: Anaesthesia and Surgery • Module 5: Common issues and basic procedures • Module 6: Common Diseases: nutritional associated diseases and gastrointestinal diseases

• Module 7: Common Diseases: reproductive diseases, respiratory diseases, skin complaints and toxicity

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