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2-22 February 2026: Emergency and Critical Care for Veterinary Nurses- Part 2

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

This course looks at specific organ system disorders of common emergency presentations including some aspects of their diagnosis which

8 Hours CPD nursing staff are likely to be involved in, along with other essential aspects of emergency and critical care nursing such as effective pain scoring and commonly used analgesics as well as how to effectively perform CPR. Aimed at Vet Nurses.

• Module 1: Dealing with the Endocrine Emergency • Module 2: Dealing with the Head Trauma Patient • Module 3: Dealing with the Cardiac Patient • Module 4: Analgesia and Pain Scoring

• Modules 5: CPR

2-22 February 2026: 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.

2-22 Feb 2026: Step up your Microscopy

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

8 Hours CPD 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.

2-22 Feb 2026: Diabetes in in Dogs and Cats

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

This course will cover pathophysiology and

8 Hours CPD aetiology of diabetes mellitus in cats and dogs, its diagnosis, management and monitoring, and address the handling of diabetic emergencies – ketoacidosis, hypoglycaemia and hyperglycaemic hyperosmolar syndrome. Case studies will be used throughout the modular series along with a forum for discussion and final MCQ exam. Aimed at vets and vet nurses.

2-22 February 2026: Small Animal Nutrition

Marge Chandler DVM, MS, MANZCVS, DACVN, DACVIM, MRCVS

This course will cover the information you need to answer owners’ questions about what to feed their puppies, kittens and adult dogs and cats,

8 Hours CPD including questions about homemade diets, raw

feeding, vegetarianism, natural diets, and diets free from grains or glutens. You will learn how to understand and compare pet food labels including the ingredient list and nutrient information. Moving on from healthy pets, the course will discuss nutritional therapy for chronic kidney disease, lower urinary tract disorders including urolithiasis, dermatological disorders, and an overview of diet in gastrointestinal disorders. Aimed at vets and vet nurses.

• Module 1: Nutritional assessment of pet and diet • Module 2: Life stage feeding • Module 3: Alternative and raw food diets

• Module 4: Dietary management of chronic kidney disease

• Module 5: Dietary management of lower urinary tract diseases

• Module 6: The role of diet in dermatological disorders

• Module 7: An overview of diet in gastrointestinal disorders

2-22 Feb 2026: Ophthalmology in Dogs & 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.

2-22 Feb 2026: Oncology Refresher- Part 2

2r Chiara Penzo DVM PhD Dip. ECVIM( Oncology) MRCVS European Veterinary Specialist in Oncology. RCVS Veterinary Specialist in Oncology.

Cancer is commonly diagnosed in pets in

8 Hours CPD 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. Oncology Refresher – Part 2 starts by shedding light on common misconceptions about cancer that may negatively affect cancer care delivery; common queries about the causes of cancer are also covered. This is followed by a practical overview of the use of electrochemotherapy, a patient friendly and cost-effective treatment for the effective management of any tricky cutaneous tumour. The course will then cover five of the most common canine and feline cancer types with a practical approach to their diagnosis and current treatment including both curative intent and palliative cost-effective options.. Aimed at vets and Vet Nurses.

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