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.

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 

Abdominal Ultrasound: Top Tips For Improvement

This webinar will look at top tips and tricks for upping your ultrasound game! From patient preparation and setting owner expectations to the development of a systematic approach to abdominal scanning and measuring the caudal poles of the adrenal glands. This is a Whizz Stop Tour for the GP clinician who wants to find ways to improve in this, the most user-dependent imaging modality. 

Speaker: Rosie Ellis DVM GPCertDI MSc BA

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 ** 

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."

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"

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."

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