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 ***

On Feirm Ground 2 Training Programme is a bespoke farmers’ health training programme that equips frontline agricultural professionals and service providers with the knowledge, skills, and competencies to engage and signpost farmers on health and wellbeing.

WHY ATTEND OFG2 TRAINING?

• This course is VCI CVE accredited, and you will beawarded 8 CVE credits upon completion.

• By attending this training, you will get the tools to identify & handle farmers who maybe struggling, so when you visit a farm and find a distressed client you can confidently support & signpost them.

• You will get an opportunity to reflect, connect, learn, and share your knowledge and experiences with other agricultural professionals.

Speakers: Stephen Kiio Mbwika Programme Coordinator & Lead Facilitator – On Feirm Ground 2 Men’s Development Network & John-Gerard Murphy, founder of Lecarrow Wellness

** Approved for 22 VCI CVE Credits***

Introducing a new addition to Duggan Veterinary CPD and brought to you in conjunction with Wildlife Rehabilitation Ireland, this 2 day Advanced Veterinary Treatment course is aimed at Vets and Nurses who are caring for wildlife across Ireland.

It is designed to give professionals an in-depth knowledge of the modern approaches to mammalian and avian wildlife treatment options after first aid and stabilisation has been achieved. 

New for this course: a pre-course webinar with live Q&A, plus post-course access to a library of relevant recorded webinars and resources.

** Funding may be available for delegates – Please get in touch to find out if you are eligible** 

https://m1skillnet.ie/courses/advance-wildlife-veterinary/

Speakers: Vicki Baldrey BSc(Hons) BVSc DZooMed(Avian) MRCVS RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine & Mark Naguib BVMS(Hons) CertAVP(ZooMed) MRCVS RCVS Advanced Practitioner in Zoological Medicine 

*** 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". 

This is our second addition to our Emergency medicine series with Ciara Mc Grath and aims to bring practitioners one step further in their emergency medicine skills and knowledge. 

Delivered onsite with hands-on practical learning and teaching in our purpose built wet lab facility this will be a comprehensive course for the first opinion and mixed practice vets wishing to develop their small animal emergency toolkit. 

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 GIT Emergency medicine course also and delegates will receive a discount for booking both courses ** 

We are delighted to introduce our much anticipated Advanced Ultrasound course with Rosie Ellis. 

This course is aimed at practitioners who have already completed the Introductory and Intermediate Ultrasound Scanning course and are proficient with the use of the machine. 

Learning Objectives:
-    To explore imaging of the small parts (and trickier structures)
-    To more confidently perform ultrasound guided FNA
-    To understand the limitations of ultrasound, when to measure and when to not! 

Speaker: Rosie Ellis DVM GPCertDI MSc BA

During this webinar we will be discussing topics such as: Milk powders vs whole milk, feeding regimes and links to weight gain. Colostrum management and monitoring for calf diseases. 

Speaker:  Dr. Catherine McAloon MVB DVMS Dip ECBHM MRCVS
European Specialist in Bovine Health
Lecturer in Farm Animal Clinical Studies

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 **