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 ***

The webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of the 2024 RECOVER guidelines for veterinary CPR, including the latest recommendations for newborn resuscitation. Key aspects of preparedness for CPR and the initial assessment of an unresponsive patient will be explored, followed by a practical review of both basic and advanced life support techniques. The session will conclude with a discussion on recognising the clinical features associated with return of spontaneous circulation.

Speaker: Alicia Reid RVN BSc.(Hons)VN CertVNECC 

Launching our new Ski CPD Winter Event from Janurary 21st to .25th.

Whats included:

• Flights Dublin - Geneva
• Coach Transfer 
• Alpe D'Huez France 
• Hotel: Alp'Azur, 505 Rte du Signal, 38750 Huez, FrANCE
• 4 Nights Accommdation
• 3 day ski pass
• 3 day equipment hire
• 5 min walk to slopes 

Interactive CPD covering a range of small animal Surgery topics. 

Pending approval from the VCI

Speakers: Ciaran Jones MVB, MS, Dipl. ECVS, Dip. ACVS, MRCVS 

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. 

Speaker: Dr. Eoin Ryan MVB MVM DipECBHM PCertBI PCertEE

European Specialist in Bovine Health Management

Assistant Professor in Farm Animal Clinical Studies

Foundations of Veterinary Orthopaedics will cover fracture biology: fracture healing, fracture assessment and fracture planning. Intramedullary pinning and cerclage wire application. Screws and bone plates. Strategies to accelerate fracture healing. Postoperative management and complications.

Speakers: Shane Guerin MVB MACVSC Cert SAO DVCSC DIPL ECVS MRCVS & James Dunne MVB Cert SAS MSc MRCVS

What our previous delegates have said about this course:

"Brilliant introduction to basic orthopaedics. Exactly what I needed to know in a form that allowed me learn and enjoy."

This course will examine intra-abdominal emergencies and nutrition in small animal veterinary. Our speaker is the experienced and highly skilled small animal Emergency Medicine specialist Ciara Mc Grath.

This course aims to build confidence in the most common emergencies seen in small animals including pancreatitis, haemorrhagic diarrhoea, GDV, septic peritonitis and motility disorders. 

Speaker: Ciara Mc Grath MVB (HONS) MSc MRCVS DipECVECC

** This course can be booked as part of the Emergency Medicine Bundle when you book the Cardiorespiratory Emergency medicine course also and delegates will receive a discount for booking both courses ** 

*** 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". 

*** Skillnet Funding Available***

Foundation Dentistry

On this foundation course we will focus on the 5 main competencies of veterinary dentistry:

• Diagnosing dental disease in a consult room with specific emphasis on Periodontal disease (Pathology and treatment)

• Making most of your COHAT: Intra-oral Radiography, Scaling, Charting

• Planning your “pain free” patient: Pain relief pre,-intra,- and post op with special emphasis on nerve blocks

• Extraction indication: Do I stay or do I go?

• Surgical extraction of single and easy multi-rooted teeth (canine, incisors and first premolars)

This course will focus on taking the proper first steps in your dentistry journey with a highly experienced and skilled dentistry practitioner. You will be guided through the importance of dental charting and comprehensive dental COHAT, analgesia in dentistry patients to deciding factors in extractions. 

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

Part 2: Advanced Medical Nursing in Practice

Building on part one’s foundations, moving into more complex aspects of medical nursing.This session is aimed at RVNs ready to take on greater responsibility in the medical ward, providing hands-on strategies for working confidently in challenging clinical scenarios.

Topics include:

-Management of critical case and high-dependency patients

-Haematological disorders

-Endocrinology

-Oncology nursing

-Gastroenterology

Speakers: Eimear Geoghegan BSc (Hons) RVN CertVNECC NCert(MedNsg) & Olivia Flanagan Bsc(Hons), VNECC, DipFN, RVN

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 course is aimed at Nurses looking to utilise their skill set by setting up and implementing Vet Nurse Consults in their practice. We will identify the different types of clinics, while exploring the financial benefit to the practice. 

This full day course delivers theory in the morning and an interactive workshop in the afternoon where nurses can share and develop ideas and a business plan to help them set up their own clinics in practice.

Speaker: Melanie O Donoghue RVN Dip DM, Dip LM, Dip HRM, Cert. Agri, Cert Fear Free

"The cpd on Nurse consults with Melanie O Donoghue exceeded my expectations. The venue was very well set up, phenomenal food and coffee supplied which made the day more comfortable. The course itself was incredibly informative and very real world focused with Melanie's experience in nursing proving invaluable. I willl definitely attend/recommend further cpds with Melanie and would strongly recommend Duggans as a venue, the team especially Sarah were warm and welcoming."