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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 …View all Dates / Venues for Introduction to Orthopaedic Surgery
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20 Apr 2021 | 21 Apr 2021 | Swindon | £1299 + VAT | Book now Register interest Read more |
27 Jul 2021 | 28 Jul 2021 | Sheffield | £1299 + VAT | Book now Register interest Read more |
14 Dec 2021 | 15 Dec 2021 | Swindon | £1299 + VAT | Book now Register interest Read more |
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. …View all Dates / Venues for TTA Rapid
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4 May 2021 | 4 May 2021 | Swindon | £769 + VAT | Book now Register interest Read more |
Canine Thoracic Limb 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 training facilities practising the techniques included in the learning objectives to maximise your opportunity to master the surgical skills at hand. The …View all Dates / Venues for Canine Thoracic Limb Trauma – Purely Practical
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4 May 2021 | 5 May 2021 | Sheffield | £1299 + VAT | Book now Register interest Read more |
13 Sep 2021 | 14 Sep 2021 | Swindon | £1299 + VAT | Book now Register interest Read more |
Masterclass in Canine Endoscopy
This practical two–day hands-on Masterclass course will focus on the techniques of both flexible and rigid endoscopy in the dog. The course will provide an overview of selecting and handling endoscopes and cover the techniques used in endoscopy of the upper and lower intestinal tract, the respiratory tract and lower urinary tract. You will enjoy the opportunity to perform endoscopy at Improve International’s impressive wet-lab facilities in Sheffield and extensive …View all Dates / Venues for Masterclass in Canine Endoscopy
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12 May 2021 | 13 May 2021 | Sheffield | £2199 + VAT | Book now Register interest Read more |
Emergency Surgery in the Dog
This course is designed to teach you the technical aspects of a variety of emergency surgery procedures. Some theory will be included in the lectures, but emphasis will be placed on how to perform each procedure. Topics have been chosen that represent emergency surgical conditions frequently seen in veterinary practice including gastropexy for treatment of GDV, rapid splenectomy, urethral retropulsion, urethrotomy, urethrostomy, perineal hernia repair, oesophagostomy tube placement, emergency tracheostomy, …View all Dates / Venues for Emergency Surgery in the Dog
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13 May 2021 | 14 May 2021 | Swindon | £1299 + VAT | Book now Register interest Read more |
2 Sep 2021 | 3 Sep 2021 | Sheffield | £1299 + VAT | Book now Register interest Read more |
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, …View all Dates / Venues for Next Steps in Soft Tissue Surgery
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15 May 2021 | 16 May 2021 | Swindon | £1299 + VAT | Book now Register interest Read more |
14 Dec 2021 | 15 Dec 2021 | Sheffield | £1299 + VAT | Book now Register interest Read more |
Cytology and Haematology - Purely Practical
This highly interactive workshop will give you the ideal grounding in identifying common haematological and cytological abnormalities using the microscope of the in-clinic lab. During these sessions, carefully chosen smears from suitable haematology and cytology cases will allow a hands-on approach under guidance from the course tutor to ensure that confidence is built in cell identification and appreciation of morphological changes. You will be sent the course notes in advance …View all Dates / Venues for Cytology and Haematology – Purely Practical
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17 May 2021 | 17 May 2021 | Swindon | £399 + VAT | Book now Register interest Read more |
15 Sep 2021 | 15 Sep 2021 | Sheffield | £399 + VAT | Book now Register interest Read more |
Advanced Echocardiography
This course is for those veterinary surgeons who already have some experience of performing echocardiography in practice or who have attended the 2 day next steps course and would like to enhance their skills further. The day will focus on more advanced echocardiographic measurements with an emphasis on when to use them and interpret them. This highly practical course will revisit optimising the standard right sided echocardiographic views and then …View all Dates / Venues for Advanced Echocardiography
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17 May 2021 | 17 May 2021 | Swindon | £699 + VAT | Book now Register interest Read more |
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 …View all Dates / Venues for Stifle Disease – Canine Cruciate Ligament Disease & Patellar Luxation
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28 May 2021 | 28 May 2021 | Sheffield | £745 + VAT | Book now Register interest Read more |
Introduction to Small Animal Ultrasound
This course is designed for those veterinary surgeons with limited experience of diagnostic ultrasound. By the end of the course you should be able to achieve a medium level of proficiency in the practical scanning of the normal abdominal organs and of the heart. Some common pathological conditions affecting the small animal abdomen and heart will be considered. Advice will be given on how to choose an ultrasound machine for …View all Dates / Venues for Introduction to Small Animal Ultrasound
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3 Jun 2021 | 4 Jun 2021 | Swindon | £1299 + VAT | Book now Register interest Read more |
5 Oct 2021 | 6 Oct 2021 | Cranage | £1229 + VAT | Book now Register interest Read more |
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 …View all Dates / Venues for Ultrasound for the Emergency Patient
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8 Jun 2021 | 8 Jun 2021 | Swindon | £699 + VAT | Book now Register interest Read more |
19 Aug 2021 | 19 Aug 2021 | Sheffield | £699 + VAT | Book now Register interest Read more |
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. Day Two - Emergency Procedures Dealing with emergency patients can be very rewarding, but can also be very stressful! Often procedures that the …View all Dates / Venues for Big Practical Weekend
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20 Mar 2021 | 24 Apr 2021 | Sheffield | £1099 + VAT | Book now Register interest Read more |
3 Jul 2021 | 4 Jul 2021 | Swindon | £1099 + VAT | Book now Register interest Read more |
13 Nov 2021 | 14 Nov 2021 | Sheffield | £1099 + VAT | Book now Register interest Read more |
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 …View all Dates / Venues for Feline Dentistry
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6 Jul 2021 | 7 Jul 2021 | Sheffield | £1299 + VAT | Book now Register interest Read more |
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 …View all Dates / Venues for TPLO Masterclass
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20 Jul 2021 | 21 Jul 2021 | Sheffield | £2729 + VAT | Book now Register interest Read more |
16 Sep 2021 | 17 Sep 2021 | Swindon | £2729 + VAT | Book now Register interest Read more |
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 …View all Dates / Venues for Introduction to Orthopaedic Surgery
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20 Apr 2021 | 21 Apr 2021 | Swindon | £1299 + VAT | Book now Register interest Read more |
27 Jul 2021 | 28 Jul 2021 | Sheffield | £1299 + VAT | Book now Register interest Read more |
14 Dec 2021 | 15 Dec 2021 | Swindon | £1299 + VAT | Book now Register interest Read more |
Ultrasound for the Emergency Patient
A one-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 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 save …View all Dates / Venues for Ultrasound for the Emergency Patient
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8 Jun 2021 | 8 Jun 2021 | Swindon | £699 + VAT | Book now Register interest Read more |
19 Aug 2021 | 19 Aug 2021 | Sheffield | £699 + VAT | Book now Register interest Read more |
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 …View all Dates / Venues for Neurosurgery Three-Day Masterclass
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24 Aug 2021 | 26 Aug 2021 | Sheffield | £2950 + VAT | Book now Register interest Read more |
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 …View all Dates / Venues for Laparoscopic Bitch Spay
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24 Aug 2021 | 25 Aug 2021 | Swindon | £1429 + VAT | Book now Register interest Read more |
7 Oct 2021 | 8 Oct 2021 | Sheffield | £1429 + VAT | Book now Register interest Read more |
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 …View all Dates / Venues for Next Steps in Abdominal Ultrasound
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26 Aug 2021 | 27 Aug 2021 | Sheffield | £1299 + VAT | Book now Register interest Read more |
Emergency Surgery in the Dog
This course is designed to teach you the technical aspects of a variety of emergency surgery procedures. Some theory will be included in the lectures, but emphasis will be placed on how to perform each procedure. Topics have been chosen that represent emergency surgical conditions frequently seen in veterinary practice including gastropexy for treatment of GDV, rapid splenectomy, urethral retropulsion, urethrotomy, urethrostomy, perineal hernia repair, oesophagostomy tube placement, emergency tracheostomy, …View all Dates / Venues for Emergency Surgery in the Dog
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13 May 2021 | 14 May 2021 | Swindon | £1299 + VAT | Book now Register interest Read more |
2 Sep 2021 | 3 Sep 2021 | Sheffield | £1299 + VAT | Book now Register interest Read more |