VNJ Volume 40 (4) August 2025 | Page 64

6-26 October 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.

6-26 October 2025: Oncology Refresher- Part 4 Dr Chiara Penzo DVM PhD Dip. ECVIM( Oncology) MRCVS. European

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6-26 Oct 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.

8 Hours CPD

Veterinary Specialist in Oncology. RCVS Veterinary Specialist in Oncology.

Cancer is commonly diagnosed in pets in general 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 risk factors for development of cancer in pets and guide you through principles of correct biopsy technique selection in order to obtain a timely and appropriate diagnosis. You will learn about common haematological paraneoplastic syndromes and coagulopathies that may represent the first presenting sign of cancer or complication. The course will then cover canine melanocytic tumours and histiocytic sarcomas that often present diagnostic and treatment challenges in their management with a practical approach and tips to their diagnosis and treatment. Management of canine T cell lymphoma and alimentary lymphoma will also be discussed through the presentation of clinical cases. Oncology Refresher part 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 can be taken individually and in any order. Aimed at vets and vet nurses.

6-26 October 2025: Abdominal Surgery of the Dog and Cat- Part 1

Alasdair Hotston Moore MA VetMB CertSAC CertVR CertSAS CertMedEd FRCVS

Abdominal surgery of the dog and cat starts with a review of laparotomy technique, including the approach, exploration and

8 Hours CPD closure. In the subsequent modules we focus on the abdominal organs which are most often of surgical interest( gastro-intestinal tract, liver and spleen and the internal genitalia). We will look at the common surgical diseases and their management in a practical way that is achievable by the general practitioner, using case examples. At the completion of the course, the delegate will have learned how to safely open, explore and close the abdomen, and have a set of practical techniques to manage common abdominal surgical presentations. It will appeal to recent graduates, as well as all practitioners who need to carry out abdominal surgery on an occasional or regular basis. Aimed at vets and vet nurses.

6-26 October 2025: Endocrinology Refresher

Dr Kit Sturgess MA VetMB PhD CertVR DSAM CertVC FRCVS. RCVS Recognised Specialist in Small Animal Medicine. Advanced Practitioner in Veterinary Cardiology.

This is aimed to be a refresher course

8 Hours CPD focussing on common endocrine diseases. Each module will provide a short overview of pathophysiology and then highlight presentation, diagnosis and treatment options including managing poorly responsive patient. Endocrine diseases are lifelong problems for the patient and owner that need a whole team approach to management hence the course is designed to support both vets and vet nurses.

• Module 1: Diabetes mellitus in dogs and cats • Module 2: Hyperadrenocorticism in dogs • Module 3: Hypoadrenocorticism in dogs • Module 4: Hyperthyroidism in cats and hypothyroidism in dogs • Module 5: Hyperparathyroidism and disorders of calcium • Module 6: Spotting and dealing with endocrine emergencies • Module 7: Uncommon endocrinopathies

6-26 October 2025: Common causes of Stifle Disease in Dogs and Cats

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

Our understanding of canine cranial cruciate ligament disease has advanced dramatically

8 Hours CPD in recent years, altering our approach to the condition in terms of both conservative and surgical management of stifle disease in dogs. New surgical techniques continue to be developed. The understanding of the aetiology of patellar luxation has also progressed, resulting in a changing approach to this condition. This course aims to enhance understanding of cruciate disease and patellar luxation and of the rationale for the various management approaches available. Aimed at vets and vet nurses.

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