Pending approval from the VCI 

This 2 day combined theory & practical course is an excellent practical course on feline orthopaedic surgery aimed at veterinary practitioners who wish to advance their knowledge and practical surgical skills. Course participants will learn about fracture management and the application of intramedullary pinning, cerclage wire, type I external skeletal fixation, K-wire + tension band and bone plating. The surgical management of mandibular/maxillary fractures, hip luxation and cranial ligament instability will also be covered.

Join our world class speakers Sorrel Langley-Hobbs who runs the Feline Orthopaedic Clinic in Bristol & Shane Guerin for this highly practical course. Numbers are limited to ensure you receive an unsurpassed practical learning experience.

Speakers: Sorrel Langley-Hobbs MA BVVetMed DSAS (Orth) DipECVS FHEA MRCVS & Shane Guerin MVB MACVSC Cert SAO DVCSC DIPL ECVS MRCVS &

What our previous course participants have said...

'Excellent CPD, well organised, very practical teaching and wet lab tutorials. Looking forward to coming back again' 

'This orthopaedics course was very informative and practical in a fantastic facility and gave me a skill set to use straight away' 

Approved for 9 CVE points

This combined theory & practical course will provide training on the use of the Distinject drug delivery remote injection equipment and it's practical applications.

Join our speakers who will be discussing their practical experiences of using Distinject capture equipment at Fota Wildlife Park and Phoenix Park, Dublin 

Speakers: Patrick Doherty V.S MVB MRCVS, Gilabbey Veterinary Hospital, Cork & Jim Walsh MVB MRCVS, Ark Vet, Dublin

Sponsored by Génia

What our previous delegates have said about this course:

"Enjoyed my experience at Duggans , lovely group, great speakers, facilities on site lovely . All the Duggans staff so lovely and professional. It surpassed my expectations!" 

Approved for 20 CVE points by the Veterinary Council of Ireland for 2023 

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

Introducing the much anticipated talk on the Mental wellbeing of our Veterinary Community. Duggan Veterinary are proud to bring this first of its kind full day of CPD.

This course will be delivered by Olivia Oginska a Veterinary practitioner who has dedicated her career to positive psychology and gaining extensive experience and qualifications in this area to promote positive mental health and wellbeing in Veterinary practice.

Speaker: Olivia Oginska DVM MRCVS PgCertSAS MSc Positive Psychology

What previous delegates have said about this course:

"I honestly could not fault it".  "it exceeded my expectations - thoroughly enjoyed it" 

"I'm really happy to have booked onto today's course and would recommend it to any member of the veterinary team. Our speaker Olivia was so enthusiastic and engaging, it made the day thoroughly enjoyable and the subject matter is so relevant to our work but also to life outside work so 100%

This day course is aimed at all Team members in practice but especially the practice management team. 

With the heavy demands in Veterinary practice we tend to have larger and now more multidisciplinary teams but how do they work together? Does the practice feel busy but not as organised or productive as it should be?  We will look at who does what and when to increase productivity.

Your practice layout is crucial to how your team performs and delivers veterinary services. We will explore the layout and flow of work through the practice, identifying congestion points and maximising individual rooms potential.

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

This hands-on course will introduce Veterinary Nurses to the world of small animal rehabilitation. Delegates will be introduced to the basics of functional anatomy and physiology, and the skills required to carry out basic canine rehabilitation safely in practice.

Speaker: Deirdre Duggan RVN Dip Canine Aqua & Hydrotherapy, Cert. Small Animal Hydrotherapy, PG Cert Small Animal Rehabilitation Therapy.

Pet Paws Physio

This course is aimed at veterinary practitioners who have completed our Dentistry I course and who are confident with open and closed extraction techniques.  

Focusing on feline dentistry and common pathologies and their treatment, participants will spend time practicing the more challenging extractions such as mandibular canine and extraction of the distal root of the 1st mandibular molar. Participants will practice local anaesthetic techniques and learn how to perform crown amputations or intentional root retention. Additionally, participants will learn how to apply bonded sealants and how to treat uncomplicated fractures without periapical lesions with an unfilled resin. 

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

What previous delegates have said about this course:

"Amazing cpd couldn’t recommend Nora highly enough, she is a fantastic teacher!"

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.

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, CPR and 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: Gráinne Kelly BSc (Hons) Cert VN ECC Cert VAA RVN 

This highly anticipated course will provide a broad knowledge base of Laparoscopy surgery and cover a comprehensive introduction to this topic for those beginning their Laparoscopy journey in practice. 

Speaker: Ciaran Jones MVB, MS, Dipl. ECVS, Dipl. ACVS. MRCVS 

What our previous delegates have said about this course:

"Amazing facilities, really friendly and helpful staff, and great course content. I’d 100% recommend doing a CPD here." 

An introduction to Laparoscopy for Veterinary nurses. This course will aim to teach Veterinary nurses how to set up, equipment used, instrumentation care, and cleaning and sterilization methods for these instruments.

It will discuss patient preparation and post-operative recovery for these patients. 

Speaker: Mairead Deasy  Dip AVN Dip HE CVN RVN

What previous delegates have said on this course:

"Very practical and thorough cpd, well run event, good facilities"