Emergency Medicine and Surgery
Online Learning Programme
Think like an emergency vet and achieve better outcomes for your patients
Emergencies are stressful situations that often fill veterinary surgeons with dread. This feeling results from the fear of the unknown and the realisation that one decision can make a difference between life and death. Improve International’s NEW Postgraduate Certificate (PgC) Programme in Emergency Medicine and Surgery has been transformed to provide you with the knowledge and confidence you need to deal with these situations and think like an emergency vet!
The most up to date content in emergency practice
This online learning CPD programme is brought to you by worldwide specialists, all diplomates from European or American colleges. Content includes key emergency medical and surgical procedures around the major organ systems which have been peer-reviewed and expanded to include new topics and to provide you with more time to study. The course is built around 14 online modules, each containing an introductory video from the tutor, 9 interactive lessons for you to work through, 2 case studies, notes and pre and post-module questions.
At the end of the programme, you can also choose to attend three optional practical attendance modules which will cover emergency ultrasound, surgical techniques, and several emergency procedures. For those completing the full Emergency Medicine and Surgery Programme, you can purchase these modules at an exclusive price.
This programme is delivered in collaboration with RECOVER (Reassessment Campaign on Veterinary Resuscitation).
RECOVER is an initiative, a collaborative project supported by the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society and the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care.
Fees for the programme include access to online RECOVER Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support courses, providing an additional 8.5 hours of CPD. Improve International will also be running optional practical RECOVER attendance courses in the UK for delegates wishing to gain their BLS/ALS Rescuer Certification. There will be an additional charge for these attendance courses.
Upon registration to this programme Improve International will request permission to share delegate contact details with RECOVER in the USA for the purpose of granting access to RECOVER materials.
Learn and practise with the best professionals in the field
Our new programme offers you the perfect mix of online and practical learning. The world-leading online platform will allow you to immerse yourself in each subject, through interactive materials and high-quality videos featuring different procedures. Advance your learning at your own pace, with 24/7 access whenever and wherever you are, and gain the confidence to deal with any emergency situation.
This programme can also be undertaken as an attendance course, giving you the flexibility to decide the right learning approach for you. Find out more here.
Key features of this programme:
14 varied modules
Covering key clinical subjects in emergency medicine and surgery delivered over 2 years
3 face-to-face modules
You can choose to attend 3 optional practical modules at the end of your programme, covering emergency ultrasound, surgical techniques, and emergency procedures
Support and guidance from a Module Tutor who is a recognised specialist in small animal medicine
The specialist in the subject area will provide online support during each module and will be available to answer all your questions
Recognised Course Director
Ludivine Boiron MSC DVM DACVECC DiplACVECC MRCVS American Specialist in Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care oversees the programme ensuring that you have access to the latest content
World-leading online learning experience
Presentations, written notes, diagrams, interactive quizzes and exercises which test your knowledge as you work
Discussion forum
A discussion forum for conversation, debate and sharing cases with your peers and Module Tutors
Four sessions per month
Each module consists of four sessions spread over one month. Sessions comprise separate lessons and case-based studies to work through at your own pace
100% online
Giving you access 24/7 via our world-leading Learning Management Platform
Regular assessments
Pre-module and post-module assessments encourage you to reflect on your learning and evaluate your progress.
Dedicated Programme Tutor
A dedicated Programme Tutor who will support you every step of the way
Interactive and engaging modules
Which allow you to absorb the learning materials in an online environment.
Know-how
Join the global veterinary online learning CPD specialists and benefit from our know-how and high-quality resources
Programme Details:
Modules summary
- The Initial Approach to the Emergency Patient
- Supporting the Emergency Patient, Monitoring and Pharmacology
- Laboratory Diagnosis, Clinical Pathology and Transfusion Medicine
- Anaesthesia, Analgesia, Sedation and Therapeutics
- Neurological Emergencies
- Toxicological Emergencies
- Urological, Reproductive and Paediatric Emergencies
- Cardiovascular Emergencies & CPCR
- Endocrine and Metabolic Emergencies
- Respiratory Tract Emergencies
- Principles of Surgery and Approach to Trauma and Wound Management
- Emergencies in Rabbits, Rodents and Cage Birds
- Ophthalmological Emergencies
- Gastrointestinal Emergencies and Nutrition in the Critically Ill Patient
Joining the programme at different points may require you to double-up on some of the modules but will not affect your eligibility to progress onto either certificated route.
Please note the module order may be subject to change
Qualifications
Our Emergency Medicine and Surgery Online Learning Programme offers you a comprehensive range of structured learning with the ultimate flexibility to access the training that you want whilst working around your busy practice life.
You can choose to let the Programme give you new knowledge and skills to take back to practice or you can work towards a recognised qualification.
General Practitioner Certificate (GPCert)
By attending the full online structured programme and following successful assessment including an exam you can gain the GPCert awarded by the International School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies (ISVPS).
Only registered veterinary surgeons who have been qualified for a minimum of one year can apply to undertake a General Practitioner Certificate.
Postgraduate Certificate (PgC)
A route to a PgC in Small Animal Medicine is available through our partnership with Harper Adams University (HAU).
The PgC is a recognised higher education qualification demonstrating that you have achieved the required standard within a designated subject. The qualification represents Masters Level 7 within the Quality Assurance Agency’s framework for higher and further education. In order to apply for this route, additional assessments will be necessary, please contact us for further information.
For GPCert and PgC fees please see our pricing table – in the pricing tab.
RCVS Advanced Practitioner Status
After completing your Postgraduate Certificate you can apply for the RCVS Advanced Practitioner Status. This is subject to meeting all of the other entry requirements set out by the RCVS in the Applicant Guidance Notes. You will also need to provide evidence of Key Professional Skills knowledge to the RCVS when applying for the Advanced Practitioner Status.
Benefits
Benefits for you:
Progress your career and achieve academic recognition
Increase your skills, knowledge and confidence in dealing with more complex cases
Recognised programmes for application to the RCVS Advanced Practitioner Status
Benefits for your clients:
Improve animal care
Reassure your client that their pet is in safe hands
Benefits for your practice:
Increase practice revenues
Improve productivity
Reduce external referrals and increased practice capabilities
Transfer knowledge and skills within practice
Demonstrate your commitment to enhancing practice standards
Why study with us?
- Established in 1998 by a group of veterinary surgeons providing the highest quality training programmes
- Now operating in 20 countries worldwide and various locations in the UK
- Originators of modular CPD for veterinary professionals and still a company which is run by vets
- More than 20,000 veterinarians have benefited from our modular training
- We use world-class speakers to deliver the academic syllabus whilst ensuring content is relevant to practice
- Our practical training facilities are purpose-built and contain the latest technology
- Postgraduate programmes accredited by the International School of Veterinary Studies (ISVPS) and validated by Harper Adams University (HAU)
Tutors:
Alessandra Mathis
Alessandra Mathis
DVM CertVA DipECVAA MRCVS
Alessandra graduated from the University of Perugia (Italy) in 2003, after which she worked in general veterinary practice in Italy for three years. During this period Alessandra really enjoyed the challenge of facing a variety of cases every day, but soon became keen on anaesthesia and felt that she wanted to specialise in the subject.
Alessandra decided to visit Anaesthesia departments in a number of veterinary institutions, mostly in North America. Alessandra then undertook an Anaesthesia Internship at the Royal Veterinary College in London followed by a three s Residency in Anaesthesia and Analgesia at the Royal Veterinary College during which she gained her RCVS Certificate in Veterinary Anaesthesia. Alessandra then joined Willows Veterinary Referrals in 2011 and became a Diplomate of the European College of Anaesthesia and Analgesia in 2012.
Alessandra is particularly interested in the anaesthesia of the critically ill patient and of the patient with cardiac disease. She enjoys working as part of the team of highly qualified and dedicated specialists at Willows and helping to keep the veterinary and clinical support staff up to date with the latest anaesthetic and intensive care techniques.
Alessandra is the daughter of a dog breeder and a diplomat. She grew up mostly in Italy, but also lived in Australia and Switzerland and always with several dogs and cats.
In her spare time, Alessandra loves to spend time with her ‘boys’ Sheldon and Hector, her two miniature wired haired dachshunds. Lately Alessandra has the new passion for running but mainly ‘social running’ with her friends. Although Alessandra misses the Italian sun and food, her family and Italian friends, she feels as though she has gained a second family at Willows!
Alessandra Mathis
DVM CertVA DipECVAA MRCVS
Alessandra graduated from the University of Perugia (Italy) in 2003, after which she worked in general veterinary practice in Italy for three years. During this period Alessandra really enjoyed the challenge of facing a variety of cases every day, but soon became keen on anaesthesia and felt that she wanted to specialise in the subject.
Alessandra decided to visit Anaesthesia departments in a number of veterinary institutions, mostly in North America. Alessandra then undertook an Anaesthesia Internship at the Royal Veterinary College in London followed by a three s Residency in Anaesthesia and Analgesia at the Royal Veterinary College during which she gained her RCVS Certificate in Veterinary Anaesthesia. Alessandra then joined Willows Veterinary Referrals in 2011 and became a Diplomate of the European College of Anaesthesia and Analgesia in 2012.
Alessandra is particularly interested in the anaesthesia of the critically ill patient and of the patient with cardiac disease. She enjoys working as part of the team of highly qualified and dedicated specialists at Willows and helping to keep the veterinary and clinical support staff up to date with the latest anaesthetic and intensive care techniques.
Alessandra is the daughter of a dog breeder and a diplomat. She grew up mostly in Italy, but also lived in Australia and Switzerland and always with several dogs and cats.
In her spare time, Alessandra loves to spend time with her ‘boys’ Sheldon and Hector, her two miniature wired haired dachshunds. Lately Alessandra has the new passion for running but mainly ‘social running’ with her friends. Although Alessandra misses the Italian sun and food, her family and Italian friends, she feels as though she has gained a second family at Willows!
DVM CertVA DipECVAA MRCVS
Alex Hatch
Alex Hatch
BSc (Hons) BVetmed (Hons) MVetmed DipACVECC
I have recently immigrated to Singapore to join VES Hospital after a career which has so far seen me practice in California and New York, USA; Zanzibar, in East Africa, and various London-based clinics. I was born in Geneva, Switzerland, where I studied at the International School of Geneva in my formative years prior to completing my higher education in the United kingdom. This began with a transition at the tender age of 12 to an international boarding school from which I later graduated from the Royal Veterinary College (London, UK) in 2010 (with Honours). I then completed a one-year internship in a 24 hour Hampstead (London, UK) practice and a further 2 years at another Central London Hospital: Clerkenwell Animal Hospital (often sole charge overnight), sparking my interest in ECC. Between 2013 and 2014, I was an ECC intern at the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of California, Davis. Following this, I went on to complete a highly competitive three-year residency position in Emergency & Critical Care with the Royal Veterinary College, University of London. From here I returned as Clinical Director to Clerkenwell Animal Hospital (London) for 8 months (prior to its corporate takeover by Medivet) where I then moved to London Veterinary Specialists for just over a year. I was always keen to work in a 'warm' country, hence the transition to Asia at that stage!
Alex Hatch
BSc (Hons) BVetmed (Hons) MVetmed DipACVECC
I have recently immigrated to Singapore to join VES Hospital after a career which has so far seen me practice in California and New York, USA; Zanzibar, in East Africa, and various London-based clinics. I was born in Geneva, Switzerland, where I studied at the International School of Geneva in my formative years prior to completing my higher education in the United kingdom. This began with a transition at the tender age of 12 to an international boarding school from which I later graduated from the Royal Veterinary College (London, UK) in 2010 (with Honours). I then completed a one-year internship in a 24 hour Hampstead (London, UK) practice and a further 2 years at another Central London Hospital: Clerkenwell Animal Hospital (often sole charge overnight), sparking my interest in ECC. Between 2013 and 2014, I was an ECC intern at the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of California, Davis. Following this, I went on to complete a highly competitive three-year residency position in Emergency & Critical Care with the Royal Veterinary College, University of London. From here I returned as Clinical Director to Clerkenwell Animal Hospital (London) for 8 months (prior to its corporate takeover by Medivet) where I then moved to London Veterinary Specialists for just over a year. I was always keen to work in a 'warm' country, hence the transition to Asia at that stage!
BSc (Hons) BVetmed (Hons) MVetmed DipACVECC
Anthony Gonzalez
Anthony Gonzalez
DVM DACVECC
Dr. Gonzalez is a graduate of Cornell University and received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Tuskegee University. Following an internship, he completed a residency in Emergency & Critical Care at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Gonzalez worked in a busy specialty-emergency hospital in Los Angeles before joining CUVS in 2018. He is board-certified by the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care.
Dr. Gonzalez has expertise in both emergency care and in managing critical patients. His special clinical interests are focused on pulmonary medicine and trauma. He believes strongly in practicing the highest level of medicine, going above and beyond for his patients. His warm approachability and authentic connections with his patients’ families ensures that these families are engaged in the care of their pets every step of the way.
Anthony Gonzalez
DVM DACVECC
Dr. Gonzalez is a graduate of Cornell University and received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Tuskegee University. Following an internship, he completed a residency in Emergency & Critical Care at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Gonzalez worked in a busy specialty-emergency hospital in Los Angeles before joining CUVS in 2018. He is board-certified by the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care.
Dr. Gonzalez has expertise in both emergency care and in managing critical patients. His special clinical interests are focused on pulmonary medicine and trauma. He believes strongly in practicing the highest level of medicine, going above and beyond for his patients. His warm approachability and authentic connections with his patients’ families ensures that these families are engaged in the care of their pets every step of the way.
DVM DACVECC
Carlos Ros Alemany
Carlos Ros Alemany
LdoVet DipECVN
Carlos graduated from the University Autonomous of Barcelona (UAB) (Spain) in 2008. In 2010, he completed a general rotating internship at the Small Animal Teaching Hospital of the UAB. In 2011, Carlos moved to UK, where he completed a one-year Neurology internship at the Animal Health Trust. In 2012 he started a three-year ECVN-approved residency in Neurology/Neurosurgery at the Small Animal teaching Hospital of the UAB. After completing his residency, Carlos moved to Valencia, where he works as Clinician in Neurology/Neurosurgery in the Small Animal Teaching Hospital of the Catholic University of Valencia (Spain). He is an associated professor of the Medicine and Surgery Department of that University. In October 2018 Carlos successfully passed the examination for the Diploma of the European College of Veterinary Neurology (ECVN).
Carlos Ros Alemany
LdoVet DipECVN
Carlos graduated from the University Autonomous of Barcelona (UAB) (Spain) in 2008. In 2010, he completed a general rotating internship at the Small Animal Teaching Hospital of the UAB. In 2011, Carlos moved to UK, where he completed a one-year Neurology internship at the Animal Health Trust. In 2012 he started a three-year ECVN-approved residency in Neurology/Neurosurgery at the Small Animal teaching Hospital of the UAB. After completing his residency, Carlos moved to Valencia, where he works as Clinician in Neurology/Neurosurgery in the Small Animal Teaching Hospital of the Catholic University of Valencia (Spain). He is an associated professor of the Medicine and Surgery Department of that University. In October 2018 Carlos successfully passed the examination for the Diploma of the European College of Veterinary Neurology (ECVN).
LdoVet DipECVN
Céline Pouzot-Nevoret
Céline Pouzot-Nevoret
DVM PhD Dip.ECVECC
Dr. Céline Pouzot-Nevoret is the head of the SIAMU, the ICU of the Veterinary School of Lyon. She graduated from this School in 2002 and joint the SIAMU’s team one year later. After completing a PhD on acute respiratory distress syndrome, she became an associate professor in Emergency and Critical Care.
She is a European board-certified specialist (Dip. ECVECC) since 2018.
She is actively involved in French and European ECC societies, as she is actually the past-president of the European Emergency and Critical Care society (EVECCS) and the Vice-President of the French ECC society (GEUR).
Her main field of interest are the management of respiratory distress patient with high flow oxygen therapy and mechanical ventilation.
Céline Pouzot-Nevoret
DVM PhD Dip.ECVECC
Dr. Céline Pouzot-Nevoret is the head of the SIAMU, the ICU of the Veterinary School of Lyon. She graduated from this School in 2002 and joint the SIAMU’s team one year later. After completing a PhD on acute respiratory distress syndrome, she became an associate professor in Emergency and Critical Care.
She is a European board-certified specialist (Dip. ECVECC) since 2018.
She is actively involved in French and European ECC societies, as she is actually the past-president of the European Emergency and Critical Care society (EVECCS) and the Vice-President of the French ECC society (GEUR).
Her main field of interest are the management of respiratory distress patient with high flow oxygen therapy and mechanical ventilation.
DVM PhD Dip.ECVECC
Cristina Seruca
Cristina Seruca
DVM DipECVO MRCVS
Cristina obtained her Veterinary Medicine Degree from the University of Évora in Portugal. She completed a Small Animal Medical and Surgical Internship followed by a residency in Comparative Veterinary Ophthalmology at the Autonomous University of Barcelona in Spain. In 2012 she gained her European Diploma in Veterinary Ophthalmology and started working in private practice in Portugal and UK. She is an invited Professor at Évora University and a regular speaker at both national and international conferences, CPD courses and post graduation certificated courses (BSAVA, Improve International, and Autonomous University of Barcelona). Since 2014, she is a member of the Re-evaluation Committee of the European College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists. She is author of publication in the Veterinary Ophthalmology and the Equine Veterinary Education Journals and author of the book chapter “Ocular Emergencies” in the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA): Manual of Canine and Feline Emergency and Critical Care, 3rd Edition.
Cristina Seruca
DVM DipECVO MRCVS
Cristina obtained her Veterinary Medicine Degree from the University of Évora in Portugal. She completed a Small Animal Medical and Surgical Internship followed by a residency in Comparative Veterinary Ophthalmology at the Autonomous University of Barcelona in Spain. In 2012 she gained her European Diploma in Veterinary Ophthalmology and started working in private practice in Portugal and UK. She is an invited Professor at Évora University and a regular speaker at both national and international conferences, CPD courses and post graduation certificated courses (BSAVA, Improve International, and Autonomous University of Barcelona). Since 2014, she is a member of the Re-evaluation Committee of the European College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists. She is author of publication in the Veterinary Ophthalmology and the Equine Veterinary Education Journals and author of the book chapter “Ocular Emergencies” in the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA): Manual of Canine and Feline Emergency and Critical Care, 3rd Edition.
DVM DipECVO MRCVS
Daria Starybrat
Daria Starybrat
DVM PGCertVMS MVetMed DACVECC MRCVS
Daria graduated from Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences in 2011. After working in small animal practices in Ireland and Wales she completed a rotating internship at busy private referral practice and a specialty internship at the University of Edinburgh. Daria then completed a residency in Emergency and Critical Care at the Royal Veterinary College and became a Diplomate of the American College of Emergency and Critical Care (DACVECC). She is interested in all aspects of emergency medicine and intensive care, although is keen to focus on sepsis and care of patients with severe and life-threatening conditions.
Daria Starybrat
DVM PGCertVMS MVetMed DACVECC MRCVS
Daria graduated from Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences in 2011. After working in small animal practices in Ireland and Wales she completed a rotating internship at busy private referral practice and a specialty internship at the University of Edinburgh. Daria then completed a residency in Emergency and Critical Care at the Royal Veterinary College and became a Diplomate of the American College of Emergency and Critical Care (DACVECC). She is interested in all aspects of emergency medicine and intensive care, although is keen to focus on sepsis and care of patients with severe and life-threatening conditions.
DVM PGCertVMS MVetMed DACVECC MRCVS
Duana McBride
Duana McBride
BVSc DipACVECC MVMedSc FHEA MRCVS
Duana McBride graduate from the University of Sydney, Australia in 2004 with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science, where she developed an interest in Emergency and Critical Care Medicine. After several years in general practice and referral emergency practice, she endeavoured to pursue her dreams by undertaking a residency program at Murdoch University, Australia, which was completed in 2013. She obtained her diploma with the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care in 2013, alongside a Masters in Veterinary Medical Science (Murdoch University). Duana was appointed as a lecturer in Emergency and Critical Care Medicine at the Royal Veterinary College for 5 years, and now works in private referral practice. She has a strong passion in fluid therapy, coagulation, blood gas, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Duana McBride
BVSc DipACVECC MVMedSc FHEA MRCVS
Duana McBride graduate from the University of Sydney, Australia in 2004 with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science, where she developed an interest in Emergency and Critical Care Medicine. After several years in general practice and referral emergency practice, she endeavoured to pursue her dreams by undertaking a residency program at Murdoch University, Australia, which was completed in 2013. She obtained her diploma with the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care in 2013, alongside a Masters in Veterinary Medical Science (Murdoch University). Duana was appointed as a lecturer in Emergency and Critical Care Medicine at the Royal Veterinary College for 5 years, and now works in private referral practice. She has a strong passion in fluid therapy, coagulation, blood gas, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
BVSc DipACVECC MVMedSc FHEA MRCVS
Graham Zoller
Graham Zoller
DMV IPSAV (Zoo Med) Dip.ECZM (Avian)
Graham is currently the head of the Exotic Pet Department at OnlyVet (Lyon, FR) and a part-time consultant at the National Veterinary School of Lyon (Lyon, FR) where he offers first opinion and referral services for all exotic pets. He graduated from the National Veterinary School of Lyon in 2013. After an internship in zoological medicine at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of the Université de Montréal (Saint-Hyacinthe, CA), he performed a three-year zoological medicine residency at the Fregis Veterinary Hospital Center (Paris, FR). He became a diplomate of the European College of Zoological Medicine (Avian) in 2020. He is a happy member of the Association of Avian Veterinarians and lectures both nationally and internationally.
Graham Zoller
DMV IPSAV (Zoo Med) Dip.ECZM (Avian)
Graham is currently the head of the Exotic Pet Department at OnlyVet (Lyon, FR) and a part-time consultant at the National Veterinary School of Lyon (Lyon, FR) where he offers first opinion and referral services for all exotic pets. He graduated from the National Veterinary School of Lyon in 2013. After an internship in zoological medicine at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of the Université de Montréal (Saint-Hyacinthe, CA), he performed a three-year zoological medicine residency at the Fregis Veterinary Hospital Center (Paris, FR). He became a diplomate of the European College of Zoological Medicine (Avian) in 2020. He is a happy member of the Association of Avian Veterinarians and lectures both nationally and internationally.
DMV IPSAV (Zoo Med) Dip.ECZM (Avian)
Katharine Davis Mauro
Katharine Davis Mauro
Katie Mauro is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Extracorporeal Therapies at the University of Pennsylvania. She graduated from Michigan State University and then completed a residency in Emergency and Critical Care at the University of Pennsylvania. Following her residency, Katie completed a fellowship in Extracorporeal Therapies and Advanced Critical Care Medicine at North Carolina State University. She returned to the University of Pennsylvania in 2019 to reopen the Extracorporeal Therapies service at Matthew J Ryan Veterinary Hospital. Her clinical interests include extracorporeal therapies for the management of critical illness including intoxications, immune-mediated diseases, urologic emergencies, and acute kidney injury.
Katharine Davis Mauro
Katie Mauro is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Extracorporeal Therapies at the University of Pennsylvania. She graduated from Michigan State University and then completed a residency in Emergency and Critical Care at the University of Pennsylvania. Following her residency, Katie completed a fellowship in Extracorporeal Therapies and Advanced Critical Care Medicine at North Carolina State University. She returned to the University of Pennsylvania in 2019 to reopen the Extracorporeal Therapies service at Matthew J Ryan Veterinary Hospital. Her clinical interests include extracorporeal therapies for the management of critical illness including intoxications, immune-mediated diseases, urologic emergencies, and acute kidney injury.
Lluis Sánchez
Lluis Sánchez
LdoVet MRCVS DipECVN
Lluís graduated from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona in 2012. The following year he performed a rotating internship at the Small Animal Hospital Babenhausen Dr Susanne Medl, in Germany, followed by a one-year Neurology internship in the same hospital.
He then moved to the UK, where he performed a one-year Neurology internship and a three-year residency in Neurology and Neurosurgery at the Animal Health Trust from 2015 to 2019. During the following six months, Lluís worked as a Neurologist in the same institution, as well as at the Small Animal Hospital Babenhausen Dr Susanne Medl.
Lluís was awarded the Diploma of the European College of Veterinary Neurology in 2020.
His special interests include idiopathic inflammatory diseases of the central nervous syste and advanced neuro-imaging.
In his spare time, Lluís enjoys travelling with family and friends.
Lluis Sánchez
LdoVet MRCVS DipECVN
Lluís graduated from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona in 2012. The following year he performed a rotating internship at the Small Animal Hospital Babenhausen Dr Susanne Medl, in Germany, followed by a one-year Neurology internship in the same hospital.
He then moved to the UK, where he performed a one-year Neurology internship and a three-year residency in Neurology and Neurosurgery at the Animal Health Trust from 2015 to 2019. During the following six months, Lluís worked as a Neurologist in the same institution, as well as at the Small Animal Hospital Babenhausen Dr Susanne Medl.
Lluís was awarded the Diploma of the European College of Veterinary Neurology in 2020.
His special interests include idiopathic inflammatory diseases of the central nervous syste and advanced neuro-imaging.
In his spare time, Lluís enjoys travelling with family and friends.
LdoVet MRCVS DipECVN
Ludivine Boiron
Ludivine Boiron
DVM, MSc, MRCVS, DACVECC
Graduated in 2008 from the Veterinary School of Lyon in 2008, I then continued my training by performing a rotating internship at the same place and stayed 3 more years working in the ICU as a clinical instructor. After this period, I spent 2 years in various private practices working as an emergency doctor and travelled for 3 months in the United States to perform externships. From March 2014 to June 2015, I completed an emergency and critical care internship at the University of California UC Davis and then an ECC residency at the University of Pennsylvania UPenn from 2015 to 2018. After successfully completing my board exam in September 2018, I am now working at Willows Veterinary Center in Birmingham, UK as an ECC specialist, head of service and internship director.
Ludivine Boiron
DVM, MSc, MRCVS, DACVECC
Graduated in 2008 from the Veterinary School of Lyon in 2008, I then continued my training by performing a rotating internship at the same place and stayed 3 more years working in the ICU as a clinical instructor. After this period, I spent 2 years in various private practices working as an emergency doctor and travelled for 3 months in the United States to perform externships. From March 2014 to June 2015, I completed an emergency and critical care internship at the University of California UC Davis and then an ECC residency at the University of Pennsylvania UPenn from 2015 to 2018. After successfully completing my board exam in September 2018, I am now working at Willows Veterinary Center in Birmingham, UK as an ECC specialist, head of service and internship director.
DVM, MSc, MRCVS, DACVECC
Poppy Gant
Poppy Gant
BVSc MVETMED DiplACVECC MRCVS
Poppy graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2014. Already knowing that a career in emergency and critical care was her goal, she then completed two emergency focused internships and then spent a year working as a busy hospital Vet before embarking on a three year residency programme at the Royal Veterinary College in London. She completed her training and passed her specialist exams in 2020.
Working in several busy hospitals means Poppy is experienced in managing a wide variety of critically ill patients. However, her specialist training is particularly useful as part of a multidisciplinary approach to severely ill patient with complex problems, such as those with life threatening infections or polytrauma.
Poppy is also always looking for ways to improve the way we manage the sickest of patients and has been carrying out research in the areas of congestive heart failure, diabetic ketoacidosis and resuscitation medicine.
Outside of work, Poppy is an enthusiastic gardener and is always looking to expand her plant collection. She also enjoys exploring the countryside and working her way through various recipe books.
Poppy Gant
BVSc MVETMED DiplACVECC MRCVS
Poppy graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2014. Already knowing that a career in emergency and critical care was her goal, she then completed two emergency focused internships and then spent a year working as a busy hospital Vet before embarking on a three year residency programme at the Royal Veterinary College in London. She completed her training and passed her specialist exams in 2020.
Working in several busy hospitals means Poppy is experienced in managing a wide variety of critically ill patients. However, her specialist training is particularly useful as part of a multidisciplinary approach to severely ill patient with complex problems, such as those with life threatening infections or polytrauma.
Poppy is also always looking for ways to improve the way we manage the sickest of patients and has been carrying out research in the areas of congestive heart failure, diabetic ketoacidosis and resuscitation medicine.
Outside of work, Poppy is an enthusiastic gardener and is always looking to expand her plant collection. She also enjoys exploring the countryside and working her way through various recipe books.
BVSc MVETMED DiplACVECC MRCVS
Sabrina Hoehne
Sabrina Hoehne
DVM Dipl ACVECC Dipl ECVECC
Sabrina graduated from the University of Zurich Vetsuisse Faculty, Switzerland in 2010. She spent a year at Cornell University to obtain her Dr. med. vet. degree, before completing a small animal rotating internship at Oregon State University and her small animal Emergency and Critical Care specialty internship and residency training at the University of California, Davis.
She became board certified by the American and European College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care in 2017 and 2019, respectively. After residency graduation, she stayed at the University of California, Davis for an additional year, completing a post-doctoral fellowship in pulmonary medicine before returning to Switzerland in 2018. After two years as a lecturer at the University of Bern, Switzerland, Sabrina recently joined the faculty at Washington State University and her professional interests include electrolyte and acid base abnormalities, intravenous fluid therapy, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Sabrina Hoehne
DVM Dipl ACVECC Dipl ECVECC
Sabrina graduated from the University of Zurich Vetsuisse Faculty, Switzerland in 2010. She spent a year at Cornell University to obtain her Dr. med. vet. degree, before completing a small animal rotating internship at Oregon State University and her small animal Emergency and Critical Care specialty internship and residency training at the University of California, Davis.
She became board certified by the American and European College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care in 2017 and 2019, respectively. After residency graduation, she stayed at the University of California, Davis for an additional year, completing a post-doctoral fellowship in pulmonary medicine before returning to Switzerland in 2018. After two years as a lecturer at the University of Bern, Switzerland, Sabrina recently joined the faculty at Washington State University and her professional interests include electrolyte and acid base abnormalities, intravenous fluid therapy, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
DVM Dipl ACVECC Dipl ECVECC
Sophie Gilbert
Sophie Gilbert
DVM, MsC, Dipl ECVS
Sophie graduated from the Veterinary School of Lyon (France) in 2009. She completed a rotating internship and then a surgical internship in the same veterinary school, Master of Science (in the field of locomotor biomechanics). She then undertook a three-year ECVS approved residency program in Small Animal Surgery at the Veterinary Hospital of Fregis (Paris) in 2012.
Sophie attained her European Diploma in Small Animal Surgery in 2016. Sophie moved to South of France to join the team of the Veterinary Hospital Languedocia (Montpellier) where she is now a partner.
She is a member of the french orthopaedic group of research (GECOV). Her particular interests include thoracic surgery, trauma management and reconstructive/oncological surgery.
Sophie Gilbert
DVM, MsC, Dipl ECVS
Sophie graduated from the Veterinary School of Lyon (France) in 2009. She completed a rotating internship and then a surgical internship in the same veterinary school, Master of Science (in the field of locomotor biomechanics). She then undertook a three-year ECVS approved residency program in Small Animal Surgery at the Veterinary Hospital of Fregis (Paris) in 2012.
Sophie attained her European Diploma in Small Animal Surgery in 2016. Sophie moved to South of France to join the team of the Veterinary Hospital Languedocia (Montpellier) where she is now a partner.
She is a member of the french orthopaedic group of research (GECOV). Her particular interests include thoracic surgery, trauma management and reconstructive/oncological surgery.
DVM, MsC, Dipl ECVS
The Initial Approach to the Emergency Patient
1 Nov 2021 | OnlineKey learning objectives:
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Appreciate triage systems and detail a suitable initial patient assessment
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Explain emergency vascular access techniques including sites, catheter placement, preparations and complications including jugular and intraosseous techniques
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Recognise the principles of initial pain management, stabilisation, and monitoring (including the rule of Kirby)
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Review health and safety concerns and precautions including managing a situation involving potential zoonoses and nosocomial infections in the ICU
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Recognise the pharmacokinetics, potential interactions, and adverse effects of common therapeutics agents: anti-microbials and anti-parasitic drugs (CYTP450 mechanism, MDR1 mutation, species-specific enzyme mutation/deficiency)
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Use of physiotherapy, general nursing of CIP
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Recognise the administrative, legal and ethical issues involving the critically ill patient
Alex Hatch
BSc (Hons) BVetmed (Hons) MVetmed DipACVECC
I have recently immigrated to Singapore to join VES Hospital after a career which has so far seen me practice in California and New York, USA; Zanzibar, in East Africa, and various London-based clinics. I was born in Geneva, Switzerland, where I studied at the International School of Geneva in my formative years prior to completing my higher education in the United kingdom. This began with a transition at the tender age of 12 to an international boarding school from which I later graduated from the Royal Veterinary College (London, UK) in 2010 (with Honours). I then completed a one-year internship in a 24 hour Hampstead (London, UK) practice and a further 2 years at another Central London Hospital: Clerkenwell Animal Hospital (often sole charge overnight), sparking my interest in ECC. Between 2013 and 2014, I was an ECC intern at the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of California, Davis. Following this, I went on to complete a highly competitive three-year residency position in Emergency & Critical Care with the Royal Veterinary College, University of London. From here I returned as Clinical Director to Clerkenwell Animal Hospital (London) for 8 months (prior to its corporate takeover by Medivet) where I then moved to London Veterinary Specialists for just over a year. I was always keen to work in a 'warm' country, hence the transition to Asia at that stage!
Supporting the Emergency Patient and Monitoring
4 Jan 2022 | OnlineKey learning objectives:
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Recognise the techniques to monitor organ function (arterial blood pressure, pulse oximetry, capnography
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Identify the procedures to maintain the body temperature
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Assess, recognise and treat shock
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Develop a strategy for the treatment of shock
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Develop your appreciation of the indications for the different types of fluid therapy with their advantages and disadvantages and the need for electrolyte supplementation
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Explain the need to monitor for complications during treatment and to record central venous pressure
Poppy Gant
BVSc MVETMED DiplACVECC MRCVS
Poppy graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2014. Already knowing that a career in emergency and critical care was her goal, she then completed two emergency focused internships and then spent a year working as a busy hospital Vet before embarking on a three year residency programme at the Royal Veterinary College in London. She completed her training and passed her specialist exams in 2020.
Working in several busy hospitals means Poppy is experienced in managing a wide variety of critically ill patients. However, her specialist training is particularly useful as part of a multidisciplinary approach to severely ill patient with complex problems, such as those with life threatening infections or polytrauma.
Poppy is also always looking for ways to improve the way we manage the sickest of patients and has been carrying out research in the areas of congestive heart failure, diabetic ketoacidosis and resuscitation medicine.
Outside of work, Poppy is an enthusiastic gardener and is always looking to expand her plant collection. She also enjoys exploring the countryside and working her way through various recipe books.
Laboratory Diagnosis, Clinical Pathology and Transfusion Medicine
1 Feb 2022 | OnlineKey learning objectives:
- Recall sampling techniques, processing, storage,and data recording•
- Apply knowledge to using the microscope to examine blood smears, urinary sediment and basic cytology and be able to diagnose common acute conditions seen in general practice
- Assess haemostasis•Interpret clinical laboratory medicine information including haematology, biochemistry, electrolyte,and arterial and blood gas analyses
- Consider when transfusion should be considered
- Select appropriate blood products and protocols to minimise adverse outcomes
- Manage common conditions leading to haematological abnormalities requiring transfusion
- Define and explain the concept of massive transfusion
- Identify the diagnosis, pathophysiology,and treatment of acute traumatic coagulopathy
Sabrina Hoehne
DVM Dipl ACVECC Dipl ECVECC
Sabrina graduated from the University of Zurich Vetsuisse Faculty, Switzerland in 2010. She spent a year at Cornell University to obtain her Dr. med. vet. degree, before completing a small animal rotating internship at Oregon State University and her small animal Emergency and Critical Care specialty internship and residency training at the University of California, Davis.
She became board certified by the American and European College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care in 2017 and 2019, respectively. After residency graduation, she stayed at the University of California, Davis for an additional year, completing a post-doctoral fellowship in pulmonary medicine before returning to Switzerland in 2018. After two years as a lecturer at the University of Bern, Switzerland, Sabrina recently joined the faculty at Washington State University and her professional interests include electrolyte and acid base abnormalities, intravenous fluid therapy, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Anaesthesia, Analgesia, Sedation and Therapeutics
1 Mar 2022 | Online-
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of sedation and anaesthesia
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Approach to patient stabilisation prior to anaesthesia
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Select an appropriate parenteral, inhalational or mixed anaesthetic regimes and appreciate their relative advantages and disadvantages
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Recognise the main anaesthetic equipment and monitoring techniques, highlighting their advantages and disadvantages
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Explore different analgesic techniques (NSAIDs, local anaesthetics, opioids and other analgesics) and when to use them in the emergency patient
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Decide about the use of other drugs including neuromuscular blocking agents and sedatives in the emergency patient
Alessandra Mathis
DVM CertVA DipECVAA MRCVS
Alessandra graduated from the University of Perugia (Italy) in 2003, after which she worked in general veterinary practice in Italy for three years. During this period Alessandra really enjoyed the challenge of facing a variety of cases every day, but soon became keen on anaesthesia and felt that she wanted to specialise in the subject.
Alessandra decided to visit Anaesthesia departments in a number of veterinary institutions, mostly in North America. Alessandra then undertook an Anaesthesia Internship at the Royal Veterinary College in London followed by a three s Residency in Anaesthesia and Analgesia at the Royal Veterinary College during which she gained her RCVS Certificate in Veterinary Anaesthesia. Alessandra then joined Willows Veterinary Referrals in 2011 and became a Diplomate of the European College of Anaesthesia and Analgesia in 2012.
Alessandra is particularly interested in the anaesthesia of the critically ill patient and of the patient with cardiac disease. She enjoys working as part of the team of highly qualified and dedicated specialists at Willows and helping to keep the veterinary and clinical support staff up to date with the latest anaesthetic and intensive care techniques.
Alessandra is the daughter of a dog breeder and a diplomat. She grew up mostly in Italy, but also lived in Australia and Switzerland and always with several dogs and cats.
In her spare time, Alessandra loves to spend time with her ‘boys’ Sheldon and Hector, her two miniature wired haired dachshunds. Lately Alessandra has the new passion for running but mainly ‘social running’ with her friends. Although Alessandra misses the Italian sun and food, her family and Italian friends, she feels as though she has gained a second family at Willows!
Neurological Emergencies
1 Apr 2022 | OnlineKey learning objectives:
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Describe how to perform a neurological examination
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Select appropriate diagnostic tests and apply them to individual cases, including radiography and CSF analysis
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Manage common neurological emergencies including head trauma, traumatic brain injury, MUO and seizures
Carlos Ros Alemany
LdoVet DipECVN
Carlos graduated from the University Autonomous of Barcelona (UAB) (Spain) in 2008. In 2010, he completed a general rotating internship at the Small Animal Teaching Hospital of the UAB. In 2011, Carlos moved to UK, where he completed a one-year Neurology internship at the Animal Health Trust. In 2012 he started a three-year ECVN-approved residency in Neurology/Neurosurgery at the Small Animal teaching Hospital of the UAB. After completing his residency, Carlos moved to Valencia, where he works as Clinician in Neurology/Neurosurgery in the Small Animal Teaching Hospital of the Catholic University of Valencia (Spain). He is an associated professor of the Medicine and Surgery Department of that University. In October 2018 Carlos successfully passed the examination for the Diploma of the European College of Veterinary Neurology (ECVN).
Lluis Sánchez
LdoVet MRCVS DipECVN
Lluís graduated from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona in 2012. The following year he performed a rotating internship at the Small Animal Hospital Babenhausen Dr Susanne Medl, in Germany, followed by a one-year Neurology internship in the same hospital.
He then moved to the UK, where he performed a one-year Neurology internship and a three-year residency in Neurology and Neurosurgery at the Animal Health Trust from 2015 to 2019. During the following six months, Lluís worked as a Neurologist in the same institution, as well as at the Small Animal Hospital Babenhausen Dr Susanne Medl.
Lluís was awarded the Diploma of the European College of Veterinary Neurology in 2020.
His special interests include idiopathic inflammatory diseases of the central nervous syste and advanced neuro-imaging.
In his spare time, Lluís enjoys travelling with family and friends.
Toxicological Emergencies
1 May 2022 | OnlineKey learning objectives:
- Triage poisoned patients, recalling the general principles of intoxication
- Recognise the clinical signs and management options fortoxicities caused byinsecticides, molluscicides, rodenticides, herbicides, household preparationsandplants
- Assess the prognosis of patients presented with the common poisonings
Daria Starybrat
DVM PGCertVMS MVetMed DACVECC MRCVS
Daria graduated from Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences in 2011. After working in small animal practices in Ireland and Wales she completed a rotating internship at busy private referral practice and a specialty internship at the University of Edinburgh. Daria then completed a residency in Emergency and Critical Care at the Royal Veterinary College and became a Diplomate of the American College of Emergency and Critical Care (DACVECC). She is interested in all aspects of emergency medicine and intensive care, although is keen to focus on sepsis and care of patients with severe and life-threatening conditions.
Cardiovascular Emergencies & CPCR
1 Jun 2022 | OnlineKey learning objectives:
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Describe the cardiovascular assessment and management of patients presented with cardiovascular emergencies
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Utilise and interpret a range of diagnostic techniques including ECGs, radiographs, echocardiographs, and laboratory data
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Diagnose and manage acute canine congestive heart failure, feline cardiomyopathy, and aortic thromboembolism
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Recognise and manage pericardial disease including pericardiocentesis
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Identify and manage cardiac arrhythmias
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Consider the predisposing factors likely to result in cardiac arrest, how this changes the approach to CPR and determining prognosis following CPR
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Identify the various components of CPR (DABC) and their importance
Anthony Gonzalez
DVM DACVECC
Dr. Gonzalez is a graduate of Cornell University and received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Tuskegee University. Following an internship, he completed a residency in Emergency & Critical Care at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Gonzalez worked in a busy specialty-emergency hospital in Los Angeles before joining CUVS in 2018. He is board-certified by the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care.
Dr. Gonzalez has expertise in both emergency care and in managing critical patients. His special clinical interests are focused on pulmonary medicine and trauma. He believes strongly in practicing the highest level of medicine, going above and beyond for his patients. His warm approachability and authentic connections with his patients’ families ensures that these families are engaged in the care of their pets every step of the way.
Urological, Reproductive and Paediatric Emergencies
1 Jul 2022 | OnlineKey learning objectives:
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Apply diagnostic techniques including laboratory investigations and imaging to these cases
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Investigate and manage common renal and urinary tract emergencies, namely urethral obstruction, ureteral obstruction and management of nonsurgical acute kidney injury
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Recognise the principles of renal, ureteral, bladder and urethral surgery
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Recall the steps to correctly perform a cystocentesis
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Identify the limitations, principles of placement and maintenance of urinary catheters
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Recall the normal reproductive physiology
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Identify the physiological aspects involved in the conversion from foetal to neonatal circulation
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Diagnose and establish a management plan for common reproductive and paediatric emergencies, namely C section, mastitis, pyometra and prostatitis
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Diagnose and establish a management plan for common paediatric emergencies, including hypothermia, hypoglycaemia, failure in passive immunity and malnutrition
Katharine Davis Mauro
Katie Mauro is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Extracorporeal Therapies at the University of Pennsylvania. She graduated from Michigan State University and then completed a residency in Emergency and Critical Care at the University of Pennsylvania. Following her residency, Katie completed a fellowship in Extracorporeal Therapies and Advanced Critical Care Medicine at North Carolina State University. She returned to the University of Pennsylvania in 2019 to reopen the Extracorporeal Therapies service at Matthew J Ryan Veterinary Hospital. Her clinical interests include extracorporeal therapies for the management of critical illness including intoxications, immune-mediated diseases, urologic emergencies, and acute kidney injury.
Endocrine and Metabolic Emergencies
1 Sep 2022 | OnlineKey learning objectives:
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Detail the common metabolic conditions requiring urgent or emergency therapy
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Recognise the impact of metabolic disturbances on the patient’s major body systems
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Devise an approach to the diagnosis and management of common diseases including hypoadrenocorticism, DKA, thyroid storm and metabolic diseases related to hypoglycaemia
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Appreciate the complications encountered during therapy, their prevention and management
Ludivine Boiron
DVM, MSc, MRCVS, DACVECC
Graduated in 2008 from the Veterinary School of Lyon in 2008, I then continued my training by performing a rotating internship at the same place and stayed 3 more years working in the ICU as a clinical instructor. After this period, I spent 2 years in various private practices working as an emergency doctor and travelled for 3 months in the United States to perform externships. From March 2014 to June 2015, I completed an emergency and critical care internship at the University of California UC Davis and then an ECC residency at the University of Pennsylvania UPenn from 2015 to 2018. After successfully completing my board exam in September 2018, I am now working at Willows Veterinary Center in Birmingham, UK as an ECC specialist, head of service and internship director.
Respiratory Tract Emergencies
1 Oct 2022 | OnlineKey learning objectives:
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Recall the concepts and procedures involved in a general approach to dyspnoea
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Triage and create a management plan for patients in respiratory distress
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Utilise and interpret a range of diagnostic techniques for respiratory patients including auscultation, radiography, endoscopy and arterial blood gas analysis to localise the underlying cause
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Appreciate the methods of oxygen delivery and be able to monitor the efficacy of treatment
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Review the problems associated with oxygen delivery
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Explain the techniques available for drainage of the pleural cavity
Céline Pouzot-Nevoret
DVM PhD Dip.ECVECC
Dr. Céline Pouzot-Nevoret is the head of the SIAMU, the ICU of the Veterinary School of Lyon. She graduated from this School in 2002 and joint the SIAMU’s team one year later. After completing a PhD on acute respiratory distress syndrome, she became an associate professor in Emergency and Critical Care.
She is a European board-certified specialist (Dip. ECVECC) since 2018.
She is actively involved in French and European ECC societies, as she is actually the past-president of the European Emergency and Critical Care society (EVECCS) and the Vice-President of the French ECC society (GEUR).
Her main field of interest are the management of respiratory distress patient with high flow oxygen therapy and mechanical ventilation.
Principles of Surgery and Approach to Trauma and Wound Management
1 Nov 2022 | OnlineKey learning objectives:
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Stabilise a patient prior to surgery, plan surgery and manage complications
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Appreciate the indications for immediate surgical intervention
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Define damage-controlled resuscitation and identify the cases where it applies
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Recall surgical asepsis, theatre protocol and the rational use of anti-microbials in surgical patients
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Approach the acute management of haemostasis, abdominal and respiratory trauma
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Approach external soft tissue wounds, myocardial injury, and musculoskeletal trauma
Sophie Gilbert
DVM, MsC, Dipl ECVS
Sophie graduated from the Veterinary School of Lyon (France) in 2009. She completed a rotating internship and then a surgical internship in the same veterinary school, Master of Science (in the field of locomotor biomechanics). She then undertook a three-year ECVS approved residency program in Small Animal Surgery at the Veterinary Hospital of Fregis (Paris) in 2012.
Sophie attained her European Diploma in Small Animal Surgery in 2016. Sophie moved to South of France to join the team of the Veterinary Hospital Languedocia (Montpellier) where she is now a partner.
She is a member of the french orthopaedic group of research (GECOV). Her particular interests include thoracic surgery, trauma management and reconstructive/oncological surgery.
Emergencies in Rabbits, Rodents and Cage Birds
2 Jan 2023 | OnlineKey learning objectives:
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Interpret the practical findings of a physical examination
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Formulate a diagnostic approach to common presentations of emergency conditions
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Manage common emergency conditions
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Approach the anaesthesia and analgesia of these species in emergency situations
Graham Zoller
DMV IPSAV (Zoo Med) Dip.ECZM (Avian)
Graham is currently the head of the Exotic Pet Department at OnlyVet (Lyon, FR) and a part-time consultant at the National Veterinary School of Lyon (Lyon, FR) where he offers first opinion and referral services for all exotic pets. He graduated from the National Veterinary School of Lyon in 2013. After an internship in zoological medicine at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of the Université de Montréal (Saint-Hyacinthe, CA), he performed a three-year zoological medicine residency at the Fregis Veterinary Hospital Center (Paris, FR). He became a diplomate of the European College of Zoological Medicine (Avian) in 2020. He is a happy member of the Association of Avian Veterinarians and lectures both nationally and internationally.
Ophthalmological Emergencies
1 Feb 2023 | OnlineKey learning objectives:
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Describe how to perform a systematic ophthalmological examination
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Recognise normal features and variants
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Formulate a diagnostic approach to common presentations including the red eye, ocular pain, ocular discharge, blindness, proptosis and retinal detachment
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Manage common ocular conditions including corneal ulceration, uveitis, and glaucoma
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Identify ocular manifestations of systemic disease
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Select ocular medications based on their therapeutical principles
Cristina Seruca
DVM DipECVO MRCVS
Cristina obtained her Veterinary Medicine Degree from the University of Évora in Portugal. She completed a Small Animal Medical and Surgical Internship followed by a residency in Comparative Veterinary Ophthalmology at the Autonomous University of Barcelona in Spain. In 2012 she gained her European Diploma in Veterinary Ophthalmology and started working in private practice in Portugal and UK. She is an invited Professor at Évora University and a regular speaker at both national and international conferences, CPD courses and post graduation certificated courses (BSAVA, Improve International, and Autonomous University of Barcelona). Since 2014, she is a member of the Re-evaluation Committee of the European College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists. She is author of publication in the Veterinary Ophthalmology and the Equine Veterinary Education Journals and author of the book chapter “Ocular Emergencies” in the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA): Manual of Canine and Feline Emergency and Critical Care, 3rd Edition.
Gastrointestinal Emergencies and Nutrition in the Critically Ill Patient
1 Mar 2023 | OnlineKey learning objectives:
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Approach the “acute abdomen”
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Recognise common emergency conditions affecting the oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, liver, and pancreas
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Formulate a diagnostic plan, including the use of imaging modalities, and effective monitoring strategies for these cases
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Select the appropriate surgical intervention
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Assess acute malnutrition
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Recognise the procedures to provide enteral, total parenteral and partial parenteral nutrition
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Create a diagnostic and management plan to approach the refeeding syndrome
Duana McBride
BVSc DipACVECC MVMedSc FHEA MRCVS
Duana McBride graduate from the University of Sydney, Australia in 2004 with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science, where she developed an interest in Emergency and Critical Care Medicine. After several years in general practice and referral emergency practice, she endeavoured to pursue her dreams by undertaking a residency program at Murdoch University, Australia, which was completed in 2013. She obtained her diploma with the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care in 2013, alongside a Masters in Veterinary Medical Science (Murdoch University). Duana was appointed as a lecturer in Emergency and Critical Care Medicine at the Royal Veterinary College for 5 years, and now works in private referral practice. She has a strong passion in fluid therapy, coagulation, blood gas, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
At the end of the Emergency Medicine and Surgery Online Learning Programme, you can choose to book three optional attendance practical modules, delivered by Ludivine Boiron. These modules (details below) will be delivered at our state-of-the-art training venue using the latest equipment and capped to a maximum of 12 delegates. For those wanting to book the full programme, these modules will be at an exclusive price. You can also book these at a later date by contacting your Programme Tutor. Please note, we will be opening these up to our wider veterinary community so let us know as soon as possible, so we can guarantee you a place!
Entry Requirements
Initial registration for the Optional Practical Attendance Modules is open on a first come first serve basis to delegates booking onto the Emergency Medicine and Surgery Online Learning Programme until 1st December 2021. Any bookings made thereafter will be subject to review and acceptance. Improve International has the right to refuse a booking if it does not meet the entry requirements stated above. Please contact us for further information.
Practical Day 1
Apr 2023 | SheffieldKey Learning Objectives:
During this practical session you will have an opportunity to practise the following techniques:
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CPCR
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Feeding tubes placement
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Arterial blood collection
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Central venous catheter placement
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Nasal cannula placement
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Venous cut down
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Tracheotomy and chest drain placement
Ludivine Boiron
DVM, MSc, MRCVS, DACVECC
Graduated in 2008 from the Veterinary School of Lyon in 2008, I then continued my training by performing a rotating internship at the same place and stayed 3 more years working in the ICU as a clinical instructor. After this period, I spent 2 years in various private practices working as an emergency doctor and travelled for 3 months in the United States to perform externships. From March 2014 to June 2015, I completed an emergency and critical care internship at the University of California UC Davis and then an ECC residency at the University of Pennsylvania UPenn from 2015 to 2018. After successfully completing my board exam in September 2018, I am now working at Willows Veterinary Center in Birmingham, UK as an ECC specialist, head of service and internship director.
Practical Day 2
Apr 2023 | SheffieldKey Learning Objectives:
During this practical session you will have an opportunity to practise the following techniques:
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Emergency abdominal surgery including the approach to the acute abdomen and peritonitis, enterotomy and enterectomy
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Gastric dilatation/ volvulus and gastropexies
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Splenectomy
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Perineal urethrostomy in the cat
Ludivine Boiron
DVM, MSc, MRCVS, DACVECC
Graduated in 2008 from the Veterinary School of Lyon in 2008, I then continued my training by performing a rotating internship at the same place and stayed 3 more years working in the ICU as a clinical instructor. After this period, I spent 2 years in various private practices working as an emergency doctor and travelled for 3 months in the United States to perform externships. From March 2014 to June 2015, I completed an emergency and critical care internship at the University of California UC Davis and then an ECC residency at the University of Pennsylvania UPenn from 2015 to 2018. After successfully completing my board exam in September 2018, I am now working at Willows Veterinary Center in Birmingham, UK as an ECC specialist, head of service and internship director.
Practical Day 3
Apr 2023 | SheffieldKey Learning Objectives:
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Recall the evolution of POCUS in veterinary medicine: from FAST to VetBlue protocol
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Describe normal and abnormal images
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Recognise pneumothorax, B lines (and their significance), shred sign and lung hepatisation
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Review literature
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Practical component:
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The thorax
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Review the different windows to perform a TFAST
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Assess the pulmonary and cardiographic views
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Recognise the glide sign, the curtain size and the caudal vena cava
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Perform an approach to the heart considering La/ao view and ratio
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The abdomen
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Review the different windows to perform a AFAST
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Interpret the scoring system
Ludivine Boiron
DVM, MSc, MRCVS, DACVECC
Graduated in 2008 from the Veterinary School of Lyon in 2008, I then continued my training by performing a rotating internship at the same place and stayed 3 more years working in the ICU as a clinical instructor. After this period, I spent 2 years in various private practices working as an emergency doctor and travelled for 3 months in the United States to perform externships. From March 2014 to June 2015, I completed an emergency and critical care internship at the University of California UC Davis and then an ECC residency at the University of Pennsylvania UPenn from 2015 to 2018. After successfully completing my board exam in September 2018, I am now working at Willows Veterinary Center in Birmingham, UK as an ECC specialist, head of service and internship director.
Small Animal Emergency Medicine and Surgery Online Learning Pricing
| Payment Option | Initial Payment |
Remaining Balance |
Total Payable |
GPCert Programme | £995.00 | £5,250.00 | £6,245.00 | PgC Programme | £995.00 | £7,250.00 | £8,245.00 |
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Monthly Payment Options
Optional Practical Attendance Modules
| Payment Option | Total Payable |
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| Full Price | £1,595.00 |
Programme prices include ISVPS registration and examination fees. PgC option also includes Harper Adams University registration and assessment fees.
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I had a really good experience with the online platform. The speaker has been excellent, and the sessions were very interactive.
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