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Next Steps in Abdominal Ultrasound

This course has been designed for those delegates with an intermediate level of knowledge in veterinary abdominal ultrasound. It is the ideal follow on course from the 2 day introductory course. You will review machine set up and learn how to recognise common artefacts, how to perform a basic Doppler examination and consider the ultrasonographic appearance of various common abnormalities. Case based examples will help you consolidate your knowledge and …

TTA Rapid

The course outlines the development of the TTA Rapid procedure. TTA Rapid is fully explained, including the technique, the implants and instrumentation, the aftercare, potential complications and how to avoid them. A paper exercise demonstrates calculation of cage size for the correct tibial tuberosity advancement. Dry bone and cadaver exercises follow. The course is designed for those already familiar with stifle surgery and the diagnosis of cranial cruciate ligament disease. …

Skin Reconstruction - Purely Practical

This one-day course will have a no-lecture or minimal-lecture format. You will be sent the course notes in advance of the course and should ensure you have read them before attending as formal classroom lectures will not occur. All of your time will be spent in our practical training facilities practising the techniques included in the learning objectives, to maximise your opportunity to master the surgical skills being taught. By …

Laparoscopic Bitch Spay

Minimally invasive surgery has transformed the way surgical procedures have been performed on humans over the past twenty years and it is becoming increasingly uncommon for human surgeons to have to resort to open techniques. Veterinary surgery is treading the same route with many clinics now performing many or all of their bitch spays laparoscopically. The benefits are self evident and the procedure is well received, indeed sought out, by …

Advanced Abdominal Ultrasound

This course is ideal for those veterinary surgeons who are familiar with abdominal ultrasound, use this diagnostic aid regularly in practice and are ready to perform some more challenging examinations. You will be taught various techniques to identify the pancreas, adrenal glands, peritoneum and medial iliac lymphnodes. Participants will have ample opportunity to practise the use of Doppler for examination of larger blood vessels. Case based examples will help you …

Introduction to Orthopaedic Surgery

This two-day practical course is designed to provide a solid grounding in how to deal with common orthopaedic problems and build confidence in surgical approaches and techniques. The combination of lectures and practical sessions will revise relevant surgical anatomy to enable delegates to undertake with confidence the surgical management of common articular problems. These will include femoral head and neck arthroplasty, surgery for osteochondrosis, lateral retinacular suture placement for the …

Feline Pelvic Trauma - Purely Practical

This two-day course will have a no-lecture or minimal-lecture format. You will be sent the course notes in advance of the course and should ensure you have read them before attending as formal classroom lectures will not occur. All of your time will be spent in the practical room practising the techniques included in the learning objectives to maximise your opportunity to master the surgical skills at hand. This course …

Next Steps in Echocardiography

This course aims to provide you with the knowledge to achieve standard echocardiographic views in dogs including right and left side views and M mode. The common artefacts which may be confused with cardiac pathology will be covered and an overview of the changes seen in common acquired and congenital cardiac disease in the dog and cat will be illustrated. The theory of Doppler will be introduced and its application …

Big Practical Weekend

Day One - Emergency Surgical Procedures This day will cover all of the major emergency surgical abdominal procedures which may be required in practice. In addition to the timetabled procedures, the lecturer is happy to cover additional procedures (e.g. pericardectomy) if desired by more advanced delegates where appropriate. The price of this course includes overnight accommodation on the Saturday, breakfast Sunday morning and dinner on the Saturday evening. You are …

Stifle Disease - Canine Cruciate Ligament Disease & Patellar Luxation

This highly practical course will cover all aspects of two of the most commonly seen surgical procedures in your practice; cruciate disease and patella luxation and will teach you two different techniques you can offer in your clinics: MMP for canine cruciate disease and RidgeStop™ for patella luxation. The course will include pathology and diagnosis as well as treatment options for CCL disease, meniscal injury and patellar luxation RidgeStop™ is …

Ocular Emergencies

This new 2-day course on emergency ophthalmology aims to cover the majority of ocular emergencies you’ll see in day to day practice. The mornings will be classroom based seminars and case discussions covering a wide variety of emergency ophthalmology, whilst the afternoons will be spent in the wet lab practising emergency ophthalmic surgery. The course is aimed at vets with some practical experience (typically having been in practice for at …

Masterclass in Feline Endoscopy

With virtually every feline medicine case being a potential endoscopy case, do you frequently face that ‘diagnostic roadblock’ finding yourself; 1) repeating diagnostic tests 2) resorting to polypharmacy attempting to ‘treat the treatable’ 3) referring to reach a diagnosis/treatment plan? This practical two-day masterclass will focus on advancing practitioners beyond the infamous ‘diagnostic roadblock’ commonly faced in feline practice. This course will provide an overview of selecting appropriate equipment and …

Next Steps in Soft Tissue Surgery

This course is designed to teach you the technical aspects of a variety of soft tissue surgery procedures. Some ‘theory’ will be included in the lectures, but emphasis will be placed on ‘how’ to perform each procedure. This will maximise the time you spend in the practical room. Topics have been chosen that represent surgical conditions commonly seen in veterinary practice and include salivary gland resection, scrotal urethrostomy, anal sacculectomy, …

Canine Dentistry

Dentistry is the bedrock of ALL small animal practice. If you do primary dental work well, you will achieve greater health benefits for your patients than developing any other skill. As dental disease is so common, dentistry should also account for at least 25% of small animal practice income. Investing in your dental equipment and training will represent the most cost effective development of your practice. This highly practical course …

Ultrasound for the Emergency Patient

A day course suitable for vets in general practice who want to learn the power of 'FAST' ultrasound scanning for assessing their patients rapidly and with confidence by familiarising themselves with POCUS (Point of Care Ultrasound), AFAST™ and TFAST™. This course would also be suitable for candidates working towards a GPCert / PgC in Emergency Medicine and Surgery. Learn how to rapidly triage the emergency patient using ultrasound – and …

TPLO Masterclass

Cranial cruciate ligament failure is, arguably, the commonest cause of serious hindlimb lameness in the adult dog. Its management, over the years, has produced wide and varied techniques. Over the past 15-20 years it is the “biomechanical” techniques that have come to the fore. Although much debate continues over which of these is superior, it is generally accepted that these techniques offer better outcomes in all but the smallest of …

Laparoscopic Bitch Spay

Minimally invasive surgery has transformed the way surgical procedures have been performed on humans over the past twenty years and it is becoming increasingly uncommon for human surgeons to have to resort to open techniques. Veterinary surgery is treading the same route with many clinics now performing many or all of their bitch spays laparoscopically. The benefits are self evident and the procedure is well received, indeed sought out, by …

Neurosurgery Three-Day Masterclass

This three-day masterclass will involve lectures and more than 50% time spent in the practical room. The aim is to provide you with the opportunity to practice your neurosurgical skills while under the guidance of three experienced neurosurgeons. With a maximum of 18 delegates you can be guaranteed of personalised guidance to advance your skills. After the course, you will have the confidence to perform routine hemilaminectomies, corpectomies and ventral …
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Feline Dentistry

A two-day series of lectures and practical sessions aiming to cover the essentials of feline dentistry. Feline dentistry poses certain unique problems and pathologies. Dedicated courses are rare, especially with the availability of specimens to practise techniques. A dedicated wet-lab, complete with modern dental units and radiography (from iM3), video displays and superb lecture facilities. Numbers will be limited to ensure 1:1 training, your own specimens and minimal sharing of …

Masterclass in Feline Endoscopy

This practical two-day masterclass will focus on advancing practitioners beyond the infamous ‘diagnostic roadblock’ commonly faced in feline practice. This course will provide an overview of selecting appropriate equipment and safe handling skills for the upper/lower intestinal tract and upper/lower respiratory tract. You’ll have the opportunity to perform endoscopy at our state-of-the-art, wet-lab facilities in Sheffield and extensive hands-on opportunities over the two days. You’ll receive guidance through the subject …