VNJ Volume 40 (4) August 2025 | Page 61

8-28 September 2025: High Risk Anaesthesia

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

This course will look at anaesthesia of canine and feline patients that are considered to be of higher than normal risk, either because

8 Hours CPD of disease, age or anatomical variation. For example, anaesthesia of brachycephalic patients, geriatric, paediatric, trauma and various disease states will all be covered. Drug effects on different conditions will be discussed, as will the use of intravenous fluids. Real life case studies will be provided throughout the course. Aimed at vet nurses and vets.

• Module 1: Brachycephalic dog breeds • Module 2: Obesity • Module 3: Geriatric and Paediatric patients • Module 4: Caesarean section

• Module 5: Gastric Dilation and Volvulus • Module 6: Renal and Hepatic disease • Module 7: Endocrine Disease • Module 8: Trauma

8-28 September 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.

• Module 1: Handling and examining animals in the surgery: DOGS

• Module 2: Handling and examining animals in the surgery: CATS • Module 3: Advising clients with new young acquisitions

• Module 4: First aid advice for clients experiencing behavioural problems • Module 5: Medical problems influencing behaviour

• Module 6: Meeting the behavioural needs of the pet rabbit • Module 7: Meeting the behavioural needs of the pet parrot

8-28 September 2025: Companion Animal Behaviour for General Practice- Part 3

Clare Wilson MA VetMB CCAB MRCVS PGDipCABC

There is a pre-requisite to have completed part 1 of the behaviour course but no pre-requisite to have completed part 2.

8 Hours CPD

This course expands on the behaviour series with additional modules on behavioural aspects of nutrition, hormones, epilepsy and repetitive disorders. As with previous parts the main focus is on canine behaviour but some aspects of feline behaviour are included, such as a section on obesity and in particular a module on conflict in multi-cat households. Aimed at vets and vet nurses.

8-28 September 2025: Step up your Microscopy

Francesco Cian, DVM, DipECVCP, FRCPath, MRCVS, European Specialist in Veterinary Clinical Pathology. Lucia Sanchini DVM, MSc, DipECVCP,

8 Hours CPD

FRCPath, MRCVS.

Microscopy is an essential diagnostic technique used in day-to-day veterinary general practice. This online course represents an introduction to its different applications from faecal examination to urinalysis, skin scraping, examination of blood smears and cytological samples from skin and ear. The course also includes a few clinical case challenges that will help the participants to understand the concepts presented and to consolidate your knowledge. Basic information about microscope selection, cleaning, care, and maintenance will also be provided. Aimed at vets and vet nurses.

8-28 Sept 2025: Ophthalmology in Dogs and Cats

Natasha Mitchell MVB DVOphthal MRCVS, Veterinary Council of Ireland Recognised Specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology

Ophthalmic conditions are a common presentation in small animal practice. There is a tendency

8 Hours CPD to fear the unknown, so it is important to keep

your university knowledge refreshed and updated. The aim of this course is to increase your knowledge, skills and confidence in approaching these cases. It is important to perform a thorough examination to achieve a diagnosis and outline the available treatment options. Aimed at vets and vet nurses.

8-28 September 2025: Abdominal Imaging

Andrew Denning BVetMed CertVR DVDI MRCVS. RCVS Recognised Specialist in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging

This course will look at the use of radiography and ultrasound for imaging the major abdominal organs using webinars and notes to discuss the

8 Hours CPD advantages and disadvantages of each modality.

The course has three mega modules. Aimed at vets and nurses.

• Module 1: Liver, gallbladder and pancreas

• Module 2: Kidneys, bladder and prostate

• Module 3: Stomach, small intestine and large intestine

8-28 September 2025: Thoracic Radiology

Andrew Denning BVetMed CertVR DVDI MRCVS. RCVS Recognised Specialist in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging

Thoracic imaging is one of the most common diagnostic techniques performed in clinical practice. In most clinical settings, radiography

8 Hours CPD remains the main imaging modality for the

thorax. Ultrasound can also provide useful information. CT is becoming more widely available. Aimed at vets and nurses.

• Module 1: Acquiring good quality x-ray and ultrasound images

• Module 2: Thoracic Anatomy • Module 3: Thoracic anatomy for radiography • Module 4: Thoracic Ultrasound • Module 5: Conclusion and cases to report

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