Pending approval from the VCI 

This 2 day combined theory & practical course is an excellent practical course on feline orthopaedic surgery aimed at veterinary practitioners who wish to advance their knowledge and practical surgical skills. Course participants will learn about fracture management and the application of intramedullary pinning, cerclage wire, type I external skeletal fixation, K-wire + tension band and bone plating. The surgical management of mandibular/maxillary fractures, hip luxation and cranial ligament instability will also be covered.

Join our world class speakers Sorrel Langley-Hobbs who runs the Feline Orthopaedic Clinic in Bristol & Shane Guerin for this highly practical course. Numbers are limited to ensure you receive an unsurpassed practical learning experience.

Speakers: Sorrel Langley-Hobbs MA BVVetMed DSAS (Orth) DipECVS FHEA MRCVS & Shane Guerin MVB MACVSC Cert SAO DVCSC DIPL ECVS MRCVS &

What our previous course participants have said...

'Excellent CPD, well organised, very practical teaching and wet lab tutorials. Looking forward to coming back again' 

'This orthopaedics course was very informative and practical in a fantastic facility and gave me a skill set to use straight away' 

Approved for 9 CVE points

This combined theory & practical course will provide training on the use of the Distinject drug delivery remote injection equipment and it's practical applications.

Join our speakers who will be discussing their practical experiences of using Distinject capture equipment at Fota Wildlife Park and Phoenix Park, Dublin 

Speakers: Patrick Doherty V.S MVB MRCVS, Gilabbey Veterinary Hospital, Cork & Jim Walsh MVB MRCVS, Ark Vet, Dublin

Sponsored by Génia

What our previous delegates have said about this course:

"Enjoyed my experience at Duggans , lovely group, great speakers, facilities on site lovely . All the Duggans staff so lovely and professional. It surpassed my expectations!" 

Each module of the General Practitioner Certificate Computed Tomography Online Learning Programme in Computed Tomography has been designed to progress your knowledge with abundant film reading sessions and case discussion so that at the end of the programme you will feel comfortable reading CT studies. The Programme will also cover the different regions of the body: head and neck, thorax, abdomen and musculoskeletal system. Step by step decision-making processes will enable you to make the best choice when investigating and managing a wide variety of medical conditions.

This programme is designed for veterinary surgeons who want to deepen their knowledge and manage cases requiring complex diagnostic skills with confidence.

This programme does not currently include a route to the Postgraduate Certificate or route to Advanced Practitioner status.

Set yourself for success with the support of the leading CPD provider – learn how to maintain an excellent quality of life for each pet you treat and achieve a recognised qualification the General Practitioner Certificate awarded by the International School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies (ISVPS).

Start date: October 2023

Registration Available until 1st January 2024

Pricing

Early Bird booking prices available. Payments options: One payment upfront or Multiple monthly Instalments. Please enquire for more detailed pricing options. 

Our Surgical Nursing Online Learning Programme has been developed to enable all veterinary nurses/ technicians and veterinary paraprofessionals access to our world-class teaching materials.

By studying part-time, at your own pace, this programme allows you to effectively manage your work-life balance while taking essential knowledge back to practice immediately.

This programme is created by veterinary specialists and veterinary nurses who all hold further qualifications in their field. Modules include presentations, notes, interactive quizzes and exercises which test your knowledge as you work, along with pre-module and post-module assessments allowing you to evaluate your progress and reflect on your learning. Each module is supported online by a Module Tutor, who will be available to answer all your questions during the month the module is ‘live’. 

Increase your skills, knowledge and confidence with 24/7 access no matter where you are in the world enabling you to fit your learning around the workings of a busy practice. 

Once you join you will be part of an international programme with participants from all over the world.

Set yourself for success with the support of the leading CPD provider – learn how to maintain an excellent quality of life for each pet you treat and achieve a recognised qualification awarded by the International School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies (ISVPS).

Start Date: June 2023

Registration Available Until: September 2023

Payment options available upon request

Learn at your own pace, wherever you are, with our Nursing Anaesthesia online learning programme 

Our Nursing Anaesthesia online learning programme has been developed to enable all veterinary nurses/ technicians and veterinary paraprofessionals access to our world-class teaching materials. 

By studying part-time, at your own pace, this programme allows you to effectively manage your work-life balance while taking essential knowledge back to practice immediately. 

During the programme, online sessions will cover: 

• The latest anaesthetic and monitoring equipment
• The selection of key anaesthetic and analgesic agents
• Techniques for safe anaesthesia
• Effective analgesia in dogs, cats, equines and exotics 

You’ll have support and guidance from a Module Tutor who is a specialist in veterinary anaesthesia across 8 varied and interactive modules delivered over 15 months. 

Additional sessions allow you to develop your reflective skills and enable time for consolidation and revision of your learning. 

Once you join you will be part of an international programme with participants from all over the world. 

Set yourself for success with the support of the leading CPD provider – learn how to maintain an excellent quality of life for each pet you treat and achieve a recognised qualification awarded by the International School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies (ISVPS).

Start Date: June 2023

Registration available until: September 2023

Pricing

Early Bird booking prices available. Payments options: One payment upfront or Multiple monthly Instalments. Please enquire for more detailed pricing options. 

Learn at your own pace, wherever you are, with our Small Animal Surgery online and practical learning programme

Our Postgraduate Certificate (PgC) Online and Practical Learning Programme in Small Animal Surgery has been developed to enable all veterinary practitioners access to our world-class teaching materials. By studying part-time, at your own pace, this programme allows you to effectively manage your work-life balance while taking essential knowledge back to practice immediately. 

Set yourself for success with the support of the leading CPD provider – learn how to maintain an excellent quality of life for each pet you treat and achieve a recognised qualification the General Practitioner Certificate awarded by the International School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies (ISVPS).

Start date: Feb 2024

Registration Available until: April 2024

Pricing

Early Bird booking prices available until January 2024

Starts at: €12809

Payment options available upon request

Exotic pets often fill veterinary surgeons with dread as they come through the surgery door. This programme will assist you in consolidating your knowledge of exotic medicine and surgery and help you to develop an informed clinical approach to exotic patients.

The programme has been designed to provide up to date knowledge across a range of different zoological and exotic species, from the initial examination and diagnostic sample collection to sedation and anaesthesia, diagnostic imaging and the workup and treatment of common diseases seen in those species. The programme will cover the latest techniques and therapeutic options for exotic animals and give you knowledge and skills that you can take back into practice with you.

At the end of your programme, you can choose to attend three practical attendance modules which will cover small mammal surgery, avian surgery and endoscopy. For those completing the full Exotic Online Learning Programme, you can purchase these modules at an exclusive price.

Providing a logical approach to even the most complex cases, this programme will provide the basis for renewed clinical enthusiasm and satisfaction.

The programme can also be undertaken as a face-to-face course, giving you the flexibility to decide the right learning approach for you, you can find out more here.

Set yourself for success with the support of the leading CPD provider – learn how to maintain an excellent quality of life for each pet you treat and achieve a recognised qualification the General Practitioner Certificate awarded by the International School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies (ISVPS).

Start Date: July 2023

Registration Available until September 

Pricing

Starts at €7249

Payment options available upon request

This programme has been designed to provide Veterinary Nurses, Technicians and Veterinary Paraprofessionals with the opportunity to access relevant and up to date knowledge of small animal nursing of medical cases and to use this knowledge to improve the treatment given to canine and feline patients in practice.

The certificate programme will:

• Enhance your clinical skills and knowledge
• Increase your confidence and job satisfaction
• Enable you to gain an achievable and recognised ISVPS qualification

Speakers: Nicola Grint, Rory Bell, Laura Jones (Nee Rosewell), Owen Davies, Abby Caine, Paula Diana Valienta

Set yourself for success with the support of the leading CPD provider – learn how to maintain an excellent quality of life for each pet you treat and achieve a recognised qualification awarded by the International School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies (ISVPS).

Start Date: July 2023

Registration Available until 1st October

Pricing

Starts at: €3286

Access globally, study whenever and wherever you are 24/7

Progress your learning and work towards an NCert/ VTCert/ VPPCert qualification accredited by ISVPS

Learn at your own pace with interactive and engaging modules

Support and guidance from a Module Tutor who is highly experienced in their field

The registration for the Advanced Anaesthesia Online Learning programme will also include access to the RCVS Knowledge Library for the duration of the course. The RCVS Knowledge library includes access to a wealth of electronic resources including the latest journals and clinical research.

A discussion forum to network with your peers and Module Tutors

Start Date: 1st July 2023

Registration Avilable until 1st Of October

Pricing

Pricing starts at €2519

Payment options available upon request

The best online guidance to safe blood transfusion and management

Blood transfusions have been used to save lives for hundreds of years and their benefits are well documented. In veterinary practices, the use of transfusion medicine has become increasingly popular due to its effectiveness in treating both critically ill and surgical patients. This new online learning Nurse Certificate (NCert), Veterinary Technician (VTCert) and Veterinary Paraprofessional (VPPCert)  Programme in Transfusion Medicine, accredited by the International School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies (ISVPS), aims to help veterinary professionals improve their knowledge in all aspects of transfusion medicine, from understanding when a transfusion is required to the different techniques for safe blood collection and administration.

How can you become proficient in veterinary transfusion medicine?

This programme will guide you through 8 online modules, each module is built around six lessons, two reflective studies, different course notes and weekly summary videos. The interactive approach of each session will help you retain new knowledge more effectively, with regular assessments testing your skills as you progress. As with all our high-quality online programmes, this course also benefits from the latest technology and from the guidance of renowned veterinary professionals.

Topics will range between several key subjects within transfusion medicine, such as blood banking, product management, conditions such as anaemia and adverse transfusion reactions, among others. The fundamental principles of blood types will be covered, and discussion will be held around how and when to use compatibility testing to maximise transfusion efficacy. The course will provide a good understanding of the aims and risks of transfusions.

Set yourself for success with the support of the leading CPD provider – learn how to maintain an excellent quality of life for each pet you treat and achieve a recognised qualification the General Practitioner Certificate awarded by the International School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies (ISVPS).

Start Date: July 2023

Registration Available until end of September 

Pricing

Early Bird booking prices available. Payments options: One payment upfront or Multiple monthly Instalments. Please enquire for more detailed pricing options. 

Neurological cases can be difficult to get to the bottom of, even for experienced veterinary professionals. With our new online learning programme, master the fundamentals of neurology, from neuroanatomy to thoracolumbar myelopathy, and dive deeper into subjects such as neurological emergencies and neurodiagnostics. By improving your confidence and expanding your knowledge of different cases and presentations, you will be able to better diagnose and choose the best treatment for your patients. 

Change your perspective on neurology, uncover all the latest developments in this area and achieve a recognised General Practitioner Certificate (GPCert) in Neurology awarded by the International School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies (ISVPS). 

Set yourself for success with the support of the leading CPD provider – learn how to maintain an excellent quality of life for each pet you treat and achieve a recognised qualification the General Practitioner Certificate awarded by the International School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies (ISVPS).

Start date: July 2023

Registration Available until 1st October

Pricing

Starts at: €8882

Payment options available upon request

Approved for 20 CVE points by the Veterinary Council of Ireland for 2023 

This novel mode of study aims to deliver a year of small animal abdominal ultrasound CPD for the GP clinician wishing to upskill in this often underutilized imaging modality. It will run from July 2023 through to June 2024, thus covering 2 years of CPD allowance (40 CVE points). The course is composed of monthly online lectures with informal case discussions and includes 3 full days of hands-on practical sessions delivered in small groups.

This multimodal course aims to delve, in detail, into the ultrasonographic features of each organ system, the presentation of common pathologies, and the innate merits and pitfalls of ultrasound in yielding a diagnosis. We will, in addition, study this imaging modality in the context of the emergency critical care setting, addressing its importance in the serial monitoring of patients and becoming competent in performing AFAST® and TFAST® scans. The practical aspects of this course will focus on how to confidently accomplish a comprehensive systematic abdominal ultrasound, a basic thoracic ultrasound (excluding the heart), and techniques for performing ultrasound-guided fine needle aspirations.

Ultrasound so wonderfully bridges the gap between medicine and surgery and is a fundamental instrument in any diagnostic tool kit. We feel this course will be an invaluable asset to the GP clinician at any stage of their career.

Speaker: Rosie Ellis

DVM GPCertDI MSc BA