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.

*** Skillnet funding available***

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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". 

Delivered by European and American Diplomate in Small Animal Surgery Ciaran Jones. This day will be an engaging and comprehensive view wounds and skin reconstruction covering the following topics:

Become familiar with tension relieving techniques · Close different shaped wounds: Dog ears, triangular, circular/crescent and rectangular/quadrangular wounds · Practice subdermal plexus flaps: Advancement flaps, rotation flaps, transposition flaps and interpolation flaps · Practice axial pattern flaps: Thoracodorsal flaps and caudal superficial epigastric flaps · Recall the different skin graft options Perform full-thickness meshed skin graft and pinch and punch graft.

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

Adequate nutrition for dogs and cats is important to prevent diseases, and it is also a tool to help manage certain conditions. Therefore, providing adequate feeding plan recommendations, including diet choice, treats, daily allowance, and feeding methods is crucial for the health of our patients.

During this course, we will review the basic nutritional requirements of dogs and cats depending on their Lifestage and learn how to assess commercial diets and compare their nutritional profile.

Finally, we will apply this knowledge to perform an adequate nutritional assessment and apply the information obtained in this assessment to recommend a customised feeding plan for our patient.   

This course will have independent information and will focus on the important of nutrients and the break down of foods. Clear and unbiased information is the aim of the day. 

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)

*** Skillnet Funding available ***

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Pending approval from the VCI for 9 CVE points

Are you looking to improve your surgical techniques and skills? Then, this is the course for you! This one-day course will combine a mixture of theory and practical learning covering a range of topics such as:

• Surgical Asepsis and Surgical site infections
• Assitant preparation and surgical scrub techniques 
• Prep of the patient. 
• Wound treatments, debridement and management 
• Placement of drains and debridement of wounds
• Suturing skin post op and wound closures

The skills learnt throughout this course will ensure you succeed in healing all types of wounds that may come into your practice. Wounds can vary from tramutic and open to clean surgical, our speakers will discuss types in between. 

Speakers: Mairead Deasy Dip AVN Dip HE CVN RVN & Mark Mc Corry McCorry RVN, DipVN, BSc (Hons) AAB

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."

*** Skillnet Funding***

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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".