VNJ Volume 40 (5) October 2025 | Page 53

6-26 Oct 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.

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.

6-26 Oct 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 and plenty of

8 Hours CPD 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!

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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 focussing

8 Hours CPD 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: Canine and Feline Dentistry

Rachel Perry BSc, BVM & S, MANZCVS( Small Animal Dentistry & Oral Surgery), Dip. EVDC, MRCVS, European Diplomate in Veterinary Dentistry

Canine and feline dentistry is undergoing a

8 Hours CPD paradigm shift. It no longer has to be stressful

and can even become enjoyable by learning a few key concepts and skills. Become a better practitioner and serve your clients and patients to the best of your ability. Join this course with open eyes and an inquisitive mind and re-learn what you thought you knew. Aimed at vets and vet nurses.

• Module 1: Dental anatomy • Module 2: Dental radiography

• Module 3: Common problems • Module 4: Periodontal disease

• Module 5: Feline dentistry • Module 6: Extraction techniques

• Module 7: Regional anaesthesia

6-26 October 2025: Skin Cytology

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

This comprehensive course will give you the basics you need for in house cytology from

8 Hours CPD sampling techniques, to slide examination approach, culminating in the cytological presentation of the most common inflammatory and neoplastic conditions affecting small animals. Cytology case challenges and diagnostic algorithms will also be provided to help you understand the concepts presented and to consolidate your knowledge. Aimed at vets and vet nurses.

• Module 1: Sampling techniques, slide staining and submission of cytological samples to external laboratories • Module 2: Approach to slide examination and how to write a cytological report • Module 3: Inflammatory skin lesions and response to tissue injury • Module 4: Round cell tumours( skin and subcutis) • Module 5: Epithelial tumours( skin and subcutis) • Module 6: Mesenchymal tumours( skin and subcutis) • Module 7: Ear cytology. • Module 8: Cytology cases.

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