Our graduate programme is open to new and recently graduated vets across the entire island of
Ireland. The year long Program will cover 6 modules covering all the basic needs of a veterinary
surgeon dealing with small animals. The modules will include both theory and hands on practical
learning, which is essential for new grads to learn and progress in their careers.

After completing the programme, you will be competent in numerous areas such as diagnostics,
small animal surgery, effective consults, ultrasound scanning and dentistry. Modules are
delivered in 5 single day modules and one 2-day module (dentistry). Each day you will meet the
same group of colleagues allowing you to build and connect with similar minded people. You can
share experience, support one another and rally behind one another.

An additional bonus included in this programme is an induction night prior to the first session.
This will allow all delegate to meet, get to know another and settle into the programme prior to
the first day of learning. A certificate will be issued upon completion of the programme to certify
your skills and competency gained over the year.

Looking forward to starting your new career in veterinary medicine but not sure where to start or how best to land that ‘perfect’ opportunity? Feeling excited, nervous or overwhelmed by the process? Does it seem those around you are well on their way and have their ‘ducks in a row’?

During this practical session we will talk about discovering job opportunities and getting ready to apply through investigating 1. Why is this topic important to you? 2. 5Ws & H (who, what, when, where, why & how) of the job search process 3. Practical skills for your application journey, e.g., planning, personalisation, updating your CV, utilising career resources.

This session is for new graduates, new entrants and those returning to the vet med job space. Come ready to reflect on where you are in the job search, learn practical skills, and be challenged to apply what you learn to take those next important steps to secure your new position!

Speaker: Lisa Parce PhD

Are you looking to develop your animal care skills and become a valuable member of the veterinary team? 

This course aims to cover a wide range of topics including a review of anatomy & physiology, triage refresher, instrument and equipment preparation and maintenance, and ward management. This will be a half day of theory and half day of practical work allowing you to get hands on experience and guidance in restraint, skin preparation, packing of instruments and animal care. 

Speaker: Sarah Keane Dip VN MSc APVN RVN 

This course involves teaching the basics of common eyelid surgery, from pre-op assessment to good surgical techniques. Highly practical in nature, the interactive wetlab will give the opportunity to perfect the skills learned.

Speaker: Natasha Mitchell MVB DVOphthal MRCVS

What previous delegates have said about this course:

"Another useful + well delivered course at Duggan Veterinary. The facilities + service are excellent. A great speaker + wonderful, helpful staff." 

*** Skillnet funding available ***

Ultrasound: Intro to Small Animal Ultrasound

An Introduction to Small Animal Ultrasound is aimed at those with limited experience in diagnostic ultrasound. During this highly practical course you will be guided to achieve a good level of proficiency in the practical scanning of the normal abdominal organs and you will receive hands-on experience of scanning the liver and spleen, gastrointestinal tract, urinary and reproductive tract. 

Speaker: Rosie Ellis 

Sponsored by Mindray

** Delegates must be able to bring a dog suitable for scanning with them on the day ** 

What our previous delegates have said about this course:

"Fantastic day, very interactive and enjoyable to learn". 

*** Skillnet funding available***

Upcoming Courses | County Tipperary Chamber

This course is aimed at those with an intermediate level of knowledge in abdominal ultrasound and would be ideally suited to participants who attended our 'Introduction to Small Animal Ultrasound'

During this highly practical course you will be guided to identify normal and abnormal ultrasonographic appearance of the abdomen including: Liver, Spleen, Gastrointestinal tract, urinary tract and pancreas.

Speaker: Rosie Ellis DVM MSc BA

** Delegates must be able to bring a dog suitable for scanning with them on the day ** 

Sponsored by Mindray

What previous delegates have said about this course:

"Fantastic course. The speaker Rosie was really helpful+ instructive. Her passion for ultrasound/ imaging was infectious! The facilities in Duggans are excellent- both for the practical part of the course, and where the theory classes are. Lovely food + beverages supplied during day. Very friendly + helpful staff at Duggans also, special thanks to Sarah for helping it all run so smoothly". 

Delivered by European and American Diplomate in Small Animal Surgery Ciaran Jones. This day will be an engaging and comprehensive view wounds and skin reconstruction covering the following topics:

Become familiar with tension relieving techniques · Close different shaped wounds: Dog ears, triangular, circular/crescent and rectangular/quadrangular wounds · Practice subdermal plexus flaps: Advancement flaps, rotation flaps, transposition flaps and interpolation flaps · Practice axial pattern flaps: Thoracodorsal flaps and caudal superficial epigastric flaps · Recall the different skin graft options Perform full-thickness meshed skin graft and pinch and punch graft.

Speaker: Ciaran Jones MVB, MS, Dipl. ECVS, Dipl. ACVS. MRCVS 

This one-day session aims to give veterinary nurses the tools and confidence to perform microscopy routinely in practice.The most common uses of microscopes in general companion animal practice will be covered; including (but not limited to): dermatology, FNAs, urine sediment exam, bloods smears, reproductive cytology, faecal and body fluid analysis.

Target audience: This course is aimed at both experienced and newly qualified veterinary nurses who wish to improve their use of the microscope in practice.

Speaker: Emma Corbett Coffey MVB CertAVP (GSAS)

*** Skillnet Funding***

Upcoming Courses | County Tipperary Chamber

This one day practical course covers theory and surgical practical on treatment of perineal hernia repair, anal sacculectomy, cystopexy and colopexy techniques. Attendees will be provided with an overview of each condition, revision on relevant anatomy and have the opportunity to practice each surgery on a cadaver after a demonstration by an ECVS diplomate.

The small group size has the advantage of direct contact with the ECVS diplomate and informal setting encourages sharing of opinions and challenges that may be encountered in practice. 

Speaker: Ciaran Jones MVB, MRCVS, MS, Dipl. ACVS, Dipl. ECVS

Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons 

Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Surgeons

Nutritional management is an important part of the treatment of a variety of diseases, obesity being the most common, and it is also essential in hospitalized patients, where adequate nutritional provision can improve the prognosis in our patients. During this case based session, we will work on different scenarios for both weight management/weight loss plans and nutritional support of hospitalized patients, for participants to choose different diet options, calculate daily allowances, and adjust recommendations according to follow up.  

Speaker: Cecilia Villaverde Haro, BVSc, PhD, Diplomate (Nutrition) of the ACVIM (Board-Certified Veterinary Nutritionist®), Diplomate ECVCN (EBVS® European Specialist in Veterinary and Comparative Nutrition)

*** Skillnet funding available***

Upcoming Courses | County Tipperary Chamber

Approved for 9 CVE Credits

Anaesthesia III: Keeping your finger on the pulse how to get the most out of your anaesthetic monitoring equipment in companion animal practice.

NB This course qualifies for our *combined CPD rate for 1 Vet plus 1 Vet Nurse per practice #worktogetherlearntogether

Speakers: Lynne Hughes MVB, DiplECVAA, DVA, FCARCSI, MRCVS   & Georgina Murphy Dip AVN(Surgical) RVN PGDip Vet Anaesthesia and Analgesia

What previous delegates have said about the course: 

"Very relevant, I feel more comfortable dealing with anaesthetic cases with the information I’ve gotten from this CPD event"

To avail of Skillnet funding for this course follow the link below:

Anaesthesia III: Keeping your finger on the pulse (countytipperarychamber.com)

This condensed Dermatology Day aims to give both theoretical and practical knowledge to assist veterinarians in gaining more success with dermatological cases. 

Topics covered during the day will include:

- Cytology - practical tips regarding collection, utilizing the microscope and interpreting cytological samples in order to choose the best treatment for your patient.

- Topical therapy - the importance of its use in dermatological cases and how to select the best preparation for different cases. 

- Otitis externa - a theoretical background, treatment and management of recurring cases.

- Dermatology Myth busting - addressing the common misconceptions that exist around veterinary dermatology and tips and tricks on how to get clients on board. 

The overall objective is to instill confidence in attendees when it comes to skin patients which ultimately will achieve better outcomes for both client and patient alike while maximizing profits for the clinic. 

Speaker: Sandra Conlon DVM CertAVP Derm