VNJ Volume 41 (3) June 2026 | Page 62

POCUS- POINT OF CARE ULTRASOUND

This course will examine the benefits of ultrasonography, the basics of how ultrasonography works and how to identify normal structures. By the end of this course the veterinary nurse should be confident to perform global fluid assessment sonography for trauma( FAST) both in the triage assessment of their patients and through progression of hospital stays to monitor improvement / deterioration. It will also look to provide the veterinary nurse with the skills to recognise and score patterns in respiratory disease, cardiac disease and urinary output. It will also look at the use of ultrasound for assessment of fluid responsiveness. Interactive case studies will help to guide the attendees through the learning objectives.

• Module 1: Ultrasound Basics • Module 2: Circulatory Ultrasound • Module 3: Thoracic Ultrasound • Module 4: Abdominal Ultrasound. Aimed at Vet Nurses and Vets

TUTORED BY CHLOE FAY BSc( Hons) RVN CertVN ECC VTS( ECC)

£ 199 + VAT • EIGHT HOURS CPD 8-28 JUNE 2026

8-28 June 2026: 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 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.

8-28 June 2026: 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 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.

8-28 June 2026: Feline Medicine Update- Part 2

SAMANTHA TAYLOR BVetMed( Hons) CertSAM DipECVIM-CA FRCVS This five module course is practical and full of tips and tricks to take back to practice. Covering areas in detail such as diabetes and other endocrinopathies, gastrointestinal disease, coughing cats and much more. Aimed at vets and nurses.

8-28 June 2026: Cytology of the Lymphoid System

FRANCESCO CIAN • DVM, DipECVCP, FRCPath, MRCVS. European Specialist in Veterinary Clinical Pathology AND PAOLA MONTI • DVM, DipACVP( Clinical Pathology), FRCPath, MRCVS, RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Clinical Pathology.

This course will give you the basics you need for interpretation of the most common conditions affecting the lymphoid organs( mostly lymph nodes), with a special attention to the diagnostic approach to lymphoma in both dogs and cats. Participants will develop a logic approach to interpretation of cytological samples from lymphoid organs. Clinical case challenges and diagnostic algorithms will also be provided to help your understanding of the concepts presented. Aimed at vets and nurses.

8-28 June 2026: Fluid Therapy for Vets

SUSANNA SOLBAK Cand. med. vet DipACVECC MRCVS Fluid Therapy for Vets is a comprehensive course designed to equip veterinary professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide effective fluid therapy to canine and feline patients. In this course, we will explore various aspects of fluid therapy, from understanding different types of fluids to managing complex cases involving sodium disturbances. Aimed at vets.

8-28 June 2026: Emergencies in Toxicology

SUSANNA SOLBAK Cand. med. vet DipACVECC MRCVS Toxin exposures are common small animal emergencies. Focus will be on having a systematic approach to general toxin exposures, in addition to taking a closer look on the most common toxins encountered in small animal medicine. Since virtually anything can be a toxin, depending on the dose( even water!), this course includes a huge variety of conditions caused by many different toxins. Aimed at vets and vet nurses.