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Canine Thoracic Limb Trauma Surgery

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. The aim …

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 …

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 …

Feline Pelvic Surgery

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 …

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 …

Karl Storz Endoscopy Dry Lab and Dinner Debate

Endoscopes are now being used on a regular basis within veterinary practice to investigate multiple body organ systems. Due to the fact that they enable minimally invasive surgeries and procedures, endoscopic techniques are being increasingly sought after by clients. This unique half day course incorporates both practical hands- on training and a dinner debate led by two of the top specialists in the field of Endoscopy and Endosurgery. It is …

Eyelid and Corneal Surgery

This two-day practical course will give you the opportunity to discuss and perform ophthalmic surgery. The anatomy and physiology of the cornea, eyelids and 3rd eyelid will be reviewed and consideration given to the conditions affecting these areas, including those associated with breed related conformation. The surgical techniques to correct entropion and ectropion, resect eyelid neoplasms, perform keratectomies and placing conjunctival grafts will be discussed in detail. You will then …

Canine Reproduction

This two day course will give you an understanding of the clinical investigation of infertility in breeding dogs and bitches. A combination of small group presentations followed by practical sessions allow plenty of time for discussion and practise. This course is only available to Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Nurses. This course is aimed at the primary care clinician with an interest in small animal reproduction. The course is limited to …

Emergency Surgeries and Procedures - Big 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 …

Save a Life Today: CPR in association with RECOVER (Interprofessional)

A unique and exciting new two-day course, delivered in direct association with RECOVER (Reassessment Campaign on Veterinary Resuscitation). This is designed for vets and nurses to learn alongside each other and with the aim of increasing theoretical knowledge and practical expertise, in a resuscitation situation. It is also suitable for vets/nurses to attend as individuals and take their learning directly back to the practice team. This course covers five important …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

Small Mammal Surgery for the First Opinion Vet

This short course aims to provide you with the skills and confidence, to carry out a variety surgical procedures in small mammals, that you may previously have referred. An increase in insurance options, for exotics pets, means more clients are able to investigate and treat their small furries,making surgical intervention more common, within first opinion practice. The course will cover; indications for peri-operative considerations, learning/practising the surgical procedures and discussing …

Cytology and Haematology - Purely Practical (Interprofessional)

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 …

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 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, video displays and superb lecture facilities. Numbers will be limited to ensure 1:1 training, your own specimens and minimal sharing of equipment. Skulls …

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 …