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.

*** Various start dates so enquire now to get the next available dates ***

Surgical emergencies represent a stressful aspect of daily practice for many of us. These often occur outside normal working hours when less support and assistance are available and patients are often critical, which adds to the stress. Appropriate decision-making and effective action must take place without delay for a successful outcome.

Speaker: Aidan McAlinden MVB MSc CertSAS DipAECVS MRCVS

What previous delegates have said about this course:

"A great course run in a fantastic purpose built facility. A game changer for Veterinary CPD in Ireland."

This talk focuses on the surgical management of two commonly encountered tumour types in small animal practice: mammary tumours and soft tissue sarcomas. Through case-based discussion, the course will address common clinical decision points, including appropriate diagnostic sampling, surgical planning, and peri-operativeconsiderations. Particular emphasis will be placed on choosing between fine needle aspiration and biopsy, selecting the most appropriate surgical approach, and understanding how surgical decisions impact prognosis and long-term disease control. The aim is to provide practical, evidence-based guidance to support confident decision-making in first-opinion and referral settings.

Speakers: Ruth Gill DVM GpCert (Onco) &Maria Papthanasiou DVM  MSc (SAS) Pg C (SAS)

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)

What our previous delegates have said: 

"Every year I attend a course for CPD by Duggans! This year is by far the best one yet, EmmaCorbett was brilliant

This interactive day will focus on dealing with Oncology patients in 1st opinion practices. We will look at chemotherapy options, breed predispositions and how to map out and surgically remove masses with confidence. We will also discuss treatment plans and follow-up care plans when discharging these patients. 

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

This beginner's course will delve into the practical application of echocardiography for our veterinary patients and the treatment of select acquired cardiac diseases.

Initially, we will address patient preparation and positioning before delving into ultrasound machine knobology and image optimisation. The course will discuss B-mode, M-mode and Doppler studies, teaching us how to effectively perform a basic cardiac scan.

Through employing a multimodal learning approach, we will examine the reasons behind cardiac remodelling, with a particular focus on the echocardiographic characteristics of acquired cardiac diseases in dogs and cats . There will be a combination of theoretical and practical sessions, where participants will gain a strong understanding of the standard right-sided echocardiographic views and be gently introduced to the left apical views!

This course aims to provide an insight into the imaging, treatment and monitoring strategies of patients with MVD, DCM and HCM.

Speaker: Rosie Ellis DVM PgCertDI MSc BA

Pending approval for 19.5 CVE Credits by the VCI

Join us for an in-depth course on canine dental extractions designed for veterinary practitioners looking to enhance their skills. This intermediate level course revisits essential extraction principles and delves into more complex extractions, such as lower canine and maxillary 4th premolar and first mandibular molar teeth. Ideal for vets already familiar with taking intra oral radiographs as part of a Comprehensive Oral Health Assessment and Treatment (COHAT) exam, this program will help you refine your expertise.

Speaker: Nora Schwitzer Dipl. Tier., PhD, GPCert(SADen&OS), MRCVS

Location: iM3 Dental Limited, Duleek Business Park, Duleek, Co. Meath A92 N72W

What others said about this course:

"Just completed Dentistry 1 course with Nora. The course, location, and practical elements were fantastic. I would highly recommend this for anyone looking to improve their basic Dentistry skills. The speaker Nora was excellent"

Elevate your dentistry skills at iM3 ACE a state-of-the-art, purpose-built, clinical training facility which is fully equipped with iM3 exclusive veterinary dental equipment, including seventeen high-end dental units, seven dental X-ray stations, a VetCAT cone beam CT scanner, and a full range of hand instruments. Combine theory and practical sessions to enhance your dentistry skills in oral assessment, charting, scaling, polishing and taking dental x-rays. Learn how to run dental clinics and confidently talk about oral hygiene with clients. 

Speaker: Claire Harrison BSc (Hons) RVN VTS (Dentistry) AFHEA

Location: iM3 Dental Limited, Duleek Business Park, Duleek, Co. Meath A92 N72W

What previous delegates have said about this course:

"Overall this was a very enjoyable , interactive, practical and hands on course. I learnt lots to take back to practice and use from day one."

This interactive classroom based event will focus on calf health and the most common surgical procedures in bovine health. Delivered by Dr. Eoin Ryan a European Specialist in Bovine Health Management this guaratees to be an engaging event catering to large animal and mixed practice Veterinary practitioners. 

Eoin will cover a list of common bovine related surgical procedures, theory to support surgical procedures and adapt to the needs of the group onthe day.

Speaker: Dr. Eoin Ryan MVB MVM DipECBHM PCertBI PCertEE

European Specialist in Bovine Health Management

Assistant Professor in Farm Animal Clinical Studies

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

This course will guide you through all the daily requirments for monitoring cases from the normal, healthy patoents to more problematic cases. From the various monitoring techqniues to case studies you will leave feeling more confident in anaesthesia monitoring. 

Speakers:  Georgina Murphy Dip AVN(Surgical) RVN PGDip Vet Anaesthesia and Analgesia & Vilhelmiina Huuskonen DVM, Dip. ECVAA

Associate Professor of Veterinary Anaesthesia, University College Dublin.

EBVS® European Specialist in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia

Become familiar with indications for toe, and limb amputation in dogs and cats. Perform a toe amputation, forelimb, and hind limb amputation on canine cadavers using standard surgical instruments. Overview the benefits of surgical cautery and get an opportunity to practice on cadavers. Learn about post-operative management and dealing with intraoperative and post-operative complications to optimize outcomes.

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

Starting 13th, 14th July 2026

Pending approval but worth 3 years CVE points

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 2026 through to June 2027, thus covering 3 years of CPD allowance (`60 CVE points). The course is composed of monthly online lectures with informal case discussions and includes 4.5 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.