Nutritional management is an important part of the treatment of a variety of diseases, obesity being the most common, and it is also essential in hospitalized patients, where adequate nutritional provision can improve the prognosis in our patients. During this case based session, we will work on different scenarios for both weight management/weight loss plans and nutritional support of hospitalized patients, for participants to choose different diet options, calculate daily allowances, and adjust recommendations according to follow up.  

Speaker: Cecilia Villaverde Haro, BVSc, PhD, Diplomate (Nutrition) of the ACVIM (Board-Certified Veterinary Nutritionist®), Diplomate ECVCN (EBVS® European Specialist in Veterinary and Comparative Nutrition)

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 aims to introduce basic ultrasound as a preliminary imaging tool performed by veterinary nurses in a variety of clinical situations. It will include a revision of anatomy and highlight the importance of patient preparation and positioning.

The practical component of the course will cover scanning for the critical care patient, performing an AFAST® and TFAST® with an emphasis on the role of the veterinary nurse in serial monitoring for subsequent fluid scoring of cases under supervision of a Veterinarian. We will discuss the use of ultrasound in obtaining images of pregnancy, fetal viability and pyometra. This promises to be an interesting course aimed at Veterinary Nurses in small animal clinical setting.

Speaker: Rosie Ellis DVM GPCertDI MSc BA

** Delegates must be able to bring a dog suitable for scanning on the day of the course ** 

This interactive onsite day will focus on wound management and practical bandaging techniques applicable to small and large animals. Designed to instill confidence in your veterinary nurses in their bandaging abilites and delivered by the industry leaders in wound management and bandaging health. 

Places are limited so please do not hesitate to book your place today.

Georgie is a huge advocate of the Veterinary Nurse and their role that they can play alongside the surgeon to achieve optimal outcomes for animals. 

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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."

Explore the latest dermatologic developments from a new (online) perspective

Skin disorders are fairly common clinical presentations in small animal practices – but that doesn’t mean their diagnosis and treatment are always easy to figure out. Improve International invites you to embark on an immersive and interactive learning experience – the NEW Postgraduate Certificate Programme in Dermatology. Through online lectures and different case discussions, you will learn how to confidently approach the dog, cat and exotic patient presenting with the various manifestations of skin disease in a logical and scientific manner.

Ready to expand your clinical problem-solving skills?

This new 100% online CPD programme comprises 14 modules with all the current information in veterinary dermatology. You will have a chance to revisit basic topics, such as the anatomy and physiology of the skin, and to develop your knowledge in common conditions as pruritus, pigmentation, alopecia and ulceration. You will also be provided with the latest knowledge in more unusual disorders like immune-mediated skin disease, neoplasia, and infectious conditions.

Each module of the course will spread over a month, giving you plenty of time to study and explore our innovative learning resources (such as videos from the tutors, real-world clinical cases, notes and quizzes).

Benefit from a rich learning experience provided by online learning specialists

The Dermatology Postgraduate Certificate Programme is a high-quality online course that enables you to improve your skills without leaving the comfort of your own home or practice. The programme content is overseen by Peri Lau Gillard DVM Cert VD DipECVD MRCVS EBVS and built by a team of online learning specialists.

Change your perspective on skin disease, uncover all the latest developments in this area and achieve a recognised qualification awarded by ISVPS and Harper Adams University.

Start Date: May 2024

Registration Available until 1st of August 2024

Pricing

Early Bird booking prices available until March 2024

Start at €8455

Oncology has become one of the fastest-growing fields in small animal practice. As a result of the increase in oncology patients and available treatments, veterinary professionals are becoming more open-minded when treating pets with cancer. Our NEW General Practitioner Certificate (GPCert) Postgraduate Programme in Oncology aims to guide you through the latest knowledge in state-of-the-art, compassionate cancer care for animals by helping you provide safe and comprehensive diagnostics and treatments.

Set yourself for success with the support of the leading CPD provider – learn how to maintain an excellent quality of life for each pet you treat and achieve a recognised qualification the General Practitioner Certificate awarded by the International School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies (ISVPS).

Start Date: April 2024

Registration Available until July 2024

Pricing

Early Bird booking prices available until March 2024 

Starts at: €7289

Payment options available upon request

Learn at your own pace, wherever you are, with our Small Animal Medicine online learning programme

Our Online Learning Programme in Small Animal Medicine has been developed to enable all veterinary surgeons access to our world-class teaching materials.

Set yourself for success with the support of the leading CPD provider – learn how to maintain an excellent quality of life for each pet you treat and achieve a recognised qualification the General Practitioner Certificate awarded by the International School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies (ISVPS).

Start Date: January 2025 

Registration Available until End of March 2025

This programme has been designed to provide Veterinary Nurses, Technicians and Veterinary Paraprofessionals with the opportunity to access relevant and up to date knowledge of small animal nursing of medical cases and to use this knowledge to improve the treatment given to canine and feline patients in practice.

The certificate programme will:

• Enhance your clinical skills and knowledge
• Increase your confidence and job satisfaction
• Enable you to gain an achievable and recognised ISVPS qualification

Speakers: Nicola Grint, Rory Bell, Laura Jones (Nee Rosewell), Owen Davies, Abby Caine, Paula Diana Valienta

Set yourself for success with the support of the leading CPD provider – learn how to maintain an excellent quality of life for each pet you treat and achieve a recognised qualification awarded by the International School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies (ISVPS).

Start Date: July 2024

Registration Available until 1st October

Pricing

Starts at: €3406

The best online guidance to safe blood transfusion and management

Blood transfusions have been used to save lives for hundreds of years and their benefits are well documented. In veterinary practices, the use of transfusion medicine has become increasingly popular due to its effectiveness in treating both critically ill and surgical patients. This new online learning Nurse Certificate (NCert), Veterinary Technician (VTCert) and Veterinary Paraprofessional (VPPCert)  Programme in Transfusion Medicine, accredited by the International School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies (ISVPS), aims to help veterinary professionals improve their knowledge in all aspects of transfusion medicine, from understanding when a transfusion is required to the different techniques for safe blood collection and administration.

How can you become proficient in veterinary transfusion medicine?

This programme will guide you through 8 online modules, each module is built around six lessons, two reflective studies, different course notes and weekly summary videos. The interactive approach of each session will help you retain new knowledge more effectively, with regular assessments testing your skills as you progress. As with all our high-quality online programmes, this course also benefits from the latest technology and from the guidance of renowned veterinary professionals.

Topics will range between several key subjects within transfusion medicine, such as blood banking, product management, conditions such as anaemia and adverse transfusion reactions, among others. The fundamental principles of blood types will be covered, and discussion will be held around how and when to use compatibility testing to maximise transfusion efficacy. The course will provide a good understanding of the aims and risks of transfusions.

Set yourself for success with the support of the leading CPD provider – learn how to maintain an excellent quality of life for each pet you treat and achieve a recognised qualification the General Practitioner Certificate awarded by the International School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies (ISVPS).

Start Date: July 2024

Registration Available until end of September 

Pricing

Early Bird booking prices available. Payments options: One payment upfront or Multiple monthly Instalments. Please enquire for more detailed pricing options. 

Improve International Veterinary Academy Series in association with the University of Cambridge Department of Veterinary Medicine

The Improve International Veterinary Academy Series is a brand new online, lecture-style learning experience split into five semesters that have been built to enhance your veterinary knowledge and take your career to new heights.

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