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. And finally, a FREE yearlong membership to
VICAS. This membership to the value of €300 is included in the course cost.

Access globally, study henever 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 2025

Pricing

Pricing starts at €2519

Payment options available upon request

*** 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

Approved for 8 CVE Credits by VCI

This highly interactive and case-based course aims to provide further training to Veterinary Nurses who have an interest in radiography. The merit of a good quality radiograph cannot be emphasized enough! Interpretation and subsequent differential diagnoses are contingent upon adequate exposure settings and great positioning. Tricks of the trade that are easy to learn and implement, but are so often overlooked in the busy GP clinical setting, are simple yet highly effective. This course will provide lectures, case-based scenarios, quizzes and practical sessions and encourage collaborative radiograph critique. We look forward to you joining us!

Speaker: Rosie Ellis DVM GPCert(DI) MSc BA

*** Skillnet Funding Available***

Emergency & Critical Care for Vet Nurses

Managing critical care patients can be hugely rewarding. Successful outcomes are borne out of team work. This course will cover many of the advanced techniques required to manage complex cases with a highly practical afternoon session where will be lots of opportunities to practice!

Speakers: Georgina Murphy Dip AVN(Surgical) RVN PGDip Vet Anaesthesia and Analgesia & Olivia Flanagan Bsc(Hons), VNECC, DipFN, RVN

Sponsored by Mila

What our previous delegates have said about this course:

"Another great CPD at Duggans. Really informative course from Georgina and Olivia. Great facilities and friendly, helpful staff. Sarah and Siobhan are super". 

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 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

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)