VNJ Volume 41 (3) June 2026 | Page 63

ALL COURSES ONLY £ 199 + VAT

8-28 June 2026: Hepatobiliary disease

DR KIT STURGESS MA VetMB PhD CertVR DSAM CertVC FRCVS. RCVS Recognised Specialist in Small Animal Medicine. Advanced Practitioner in Veterinary Cardiology Patients with liver and biliary disease are common, often emergency, presentations in general practice. Cases can be challenging to investigate and treatment is often long term requiring good communication and clear explanation for the owner. This course is designed to address the most common presentations of hepatobiliary disease in small animal practice providing a clear and consistent approach that can be modified to suit individual client and patient needs. Aimed at vets and nurses.

8-28 June 2026: Epilepsy in Cats and Dogs

RAQUEL TREVAIL DVM, Dipl ECVN, MRCVS, European Specialist in Veterinary Neurology Epilepsy is a common neurological presentation in general practice. Correct diagnosis of epilepsy in cats and dogs can be challenging and this is paramount for management of the case and owner’ s expectations. In this course we will discuss the different pathologies that can be misinterpreted as seizure activity and how to try to collect the right information in order to lead the investigations. Epilepsy aetiologies and treatment, which include drugs available and recent developments will be discussed in depth, as well as emergency treatment in cases of cluster seizures and status epilepticus. Aimed at vets and vet nurses.

8-28 June 2026: Canine and Feline Lymphoma

DR CHIARA PENZO DVM PhD Dip. ECVIM( Oncology) MRCVS. European Veterinary Specialist in Oncology. RCVS Veterinary Specialist in Oncology. Lymphoma is a frequent diagnosis in practice in both dogs and cats. While nodal lymphoma is most prevalent among dogs, in cats it can have a range of presentations that poses a diagnostic and treatment dilemma to the clinician. Lymphoma can present in many different forms, and the clinician should be alert to the possibility of this condition in any cat regardless of age, breed or viral status. The course is meant to be practical guide to the diagnosis and management of canine and feline lymphoma. Aimed at vets and vet nurses.

8-28 June 2026: Oncology Refresher- Part 1

DR 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 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 cover the general principles of cancer diagnosis, clinical staging and treatment to maximise outcome in your cancer patients and help meeting owners’ expectations. The course will then cover five of the most common canine and feline cancer types with a practical approach to their diagnosis and treatment. Aimed at vets and Vet Nurses.

PURCHASE TWO OR MORE COURSES AND

SEPSIS IN DOGS AND CATS

This comprehensive course will take a look at the in-depth pathogenesis and mechanisms of sepsis, the diagnostic approach to these patients, as well as discussion of treatment and its importance to survival rates. Emphasis on early staging and quick initiation of treatment has become more and more prevalent with each sepsis guideline released.

• Module 1: Mechanisms and Pathogenesis; Learning about sepsis, septic shock, MODS, CARS, MARS and the in-depth pathophysiology of the immune response seen in sepsis. • Module 2: Mechanisms and Pathogenesis 2; Review of bodily systems affected by sepsis( i. e. acute kidney injury / RAAS activation, cardio-respiratory failure / acute respiratory distress syndrome) • Module 3: Clinical Manifestations and Diagnostics • Module 4: Treatment Bundles • Module 5: Nursing Considerations • Module 6: Two interactive cases

Aimed at Vet Nurses and Vets

WOUND MANAGEMENT IN DOGS AND CATS

This course will look at various different aspects, and considerations, for wound management through all stages; from initial presentation and assessment of the traumatic wound patient, including lavage and debridement techniques, to selection of dressings for open wound management, to surgical closure.

• Module 1: Wound Healing and Classification

• Module 2: Wound Prep and Dressing Choice

• Module 3: Bandaging, Body Suits and Buster Collars

• Module 4: Surgical Techniques and SSI’ s

• Module 5: Wound Healing Delays and NPWT

Aimed at Vet Nurses and Vets

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

£ 199 + VAT • 8 HOURS CPD 6-26 JULY 2026

TUTORED BY SHELLY JEFFERIES RVN NcertPT

£ 199 + VAT • 8 HOURS CPD 6-26 JULY 2026

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