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We work hard to ensure prices are kept as low as possible and believe our cost of high quality and relevant CPD represents very good value. In order to help keep the costs down we ask that you book and pay well in advance.
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Practical Equine Lameness - for vets < 8 years qualified
IF YOU ARE 8 YEARS QUALIFIED OR OVER PLEASE USE THE BOOKING OPTION BELOW
Date: Wednesday 27th July 2022
Practical equine lameness CPD session by Chris Owens BVSc MANZCVS DVSt DipACVS-LA DipECVS MRCVS. This session will include how to perform a basic lower limb nerve block and foot xray positioning.
Chris is an ACVS and ECVS Board Certified Equine and Large Animal Surgeon originally from Australia where he graduated from the University of Queensland. He undertook a surgical residency at Charles Sturt University. Whilst there he completed a doctorate looking at complications of surgical methods of castration and various post-operative protocols. After his time there, Chris worked in a racehorse focused surgical practice in Toowoomba, Queensland, before moving to Bristol where he joined Bristol University Teaching Hospital, Langford. In 2020, Chris relocated to Exeter and established South West Equine Referral Practice at Nutwell Estate where he leads the clinical team.
Venue: South West Equine Referral Practice, Nutwell Estate, Lympstone, Exmouth, EX8 5AN.
5pm arrival and refreshments
5.30pm start of CPD session
7pm pizza dinner
7.30pm 2nd half of CPD session
9pm finish
**Please enter delegate name(s) and any dietary requirements in the note to seller box when booking, we will be unable to cater for dietary requirements unless we know in advance**
Practical Equine Lameness - for vets 8 years qualified & over
Date: Wednesday 27th July 2022
Practical equine lameness CPD session by Chris Owens BVSc MANZCVS DVSt DipACVS-LA DipECVS MRCVS. This session will include how to perform a basic lower limb nerve block and foot xray positioning.
Chris is an ACVS and ECVS Board Certified Equine and Large Animal Surgeon originally from Australia where he graduated from the University of Queensland. He undertook a surgical residency at Charles Sturt University. Whilst there he completed a doctorate looking at complications of surgical methods of castration and various post-operative protocols. After his time there, Chris worked in a racehorse focused surgical practice in Toowoomba, Queensland, before moving to Bristol where he joined Bristol University Teaching Hospital, Langford. In 2020, Chris relocated to Exeter and established South West Equine Referral Practice at Nutwell Estate where he leads the clinical team.
Venue: South West Equine Referral Practice, Nutwell Estate, Lympstone, Exmouth, EX8 5AN.
5pm arrival and refreshments
5.30pm start of CPD session
7pm pizza dinner
7.30pm 2nd half of CPD session
9pm finish
**Please enter delegate name(s) and any dietary requirements in the note to seller box when booking, we will be unable to cater for dietary requirements unless we know in advance**
How to help a Hedgehog - for vets < 8 years qualified
IF YOU ARE 8 YEARS QUALIFIED OR OVER PLEASE USE THE BOOKING OPTION BELOW
Date: Wednesday 14th September 2022
Talk by Elizabeth Mullineaux BVM&S, DVM&S, CertSHP, MRCVS, RCVS Recognised Specialist in Wildlife Medicine (Mammalian). She is Scientific Advisor to Secret World Wildlife Rescue and has a clinical doctorate in badger rehabilitation and release. Liz is co-editor of the BSAVA Manual of Wildlife Casualties and author of several publications on wildlife medicine.
The European hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) is the mammalian species most frequently presented to wildlife centres and veterinary practices. It is also a species that is increasingly endangered. Often veterinary surgeons are very poorly equipped to deal with these animals. This lecture will include some background ecology and biology of the species, how to handle and examine hedgehogs and information on the diagnosis and treatment of common hedgehog clinical conditions.
Venue: TBC
A hot meal will be served prior to the start of the talk at 7.15pm prompt with the talk commencing at 7.45pm.
**Please enter delegate name(s) and any dietary requirements in the note to seller box when booking, we will be unable to cater for dietary requirements unless we know in advance**
How to help a Hedgehog - for vets < 8 years qualified
IF YOU ARE 8 YEARS QUALIFIED OR OVER PLEASE USE THE BOOKING OPTION BELOW
Date: Wednesday 14th September 2022
Talk by Elizabeth Mullineaux BVM&S, DVM&S, CertSHP, MRCVS, RCVS Recognised Specialist in Wildlife Medicine (Mammalian). She is Scientific Advisor to Secret World Wildlife Rescue and has a clinical doctorate in badger rehabilitation and release. Liz is co-editor of the BSAVA Manual of Wildlife Casualties and author of several publications on wildlife medicine.
The European hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) is the mammalian species most frequently presented to wildlife centres and veterinary practices. It is also a species that is increasingly endangered. Often veterinary surgeons are very poorly equipped to deal with these animals. This lecture will include some background ecology and biology of the species, how to handle and examine hedgehogs and information on the diagnosis and treatment of common hedgehog clinical conditions.
Venue: TBC
A hot meal will be served prior to the start of the talk at 7.15pm prompt with the talk commencing at 7.45pm.
**Please enter delegate name(s) and any dietary requirements in the note to seller box when booking, we will be unable to cater for dietary requirements unless we know in advance**
Dental Radiography Afternoon - for vets < 8 years qualified
IF YOU ARE 8 YEARS QUALIFIED OR OVER PLEASE USE THE BOOKING OPTION BELOW
Date: TBC
CPD Session by Dr Alix Freeman BVSc MRCVS & Tom Wlliams BVSc MANZCVS (Small Animal Dentistry and Oral Surgery) MRCVS. Alix graduated from Bristol Vet school in 2008 and worked in first opinion practice in the South West and Warwickshire before joining the Eastcott Referral team. Tom took a chance trip to Agra, India where he worked in a team of veterinary and human dentists performing root canal treatments on rescued ex-dancing bears. It was an inspirational trip and once home, Tom decided to work towards further qualifications in veterinary dentistry and oral surgery. In 2018 Tom passed the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Surgeons’ membership exam that recognised him as a vet that works to a high level of competence in dentistry and oral surgery. He is also the Education Officer for the British Veterinary Dental Association.
1pm - lunch
1.30pm - lectures
3.15pm - practical session
4.45pm - finish
Held at Coombefield Veterinary Hospital, Axminster.
**Please enter delegate name(s) and any dietary requirements in the note to seller box when booking, we will be unable to cater for dietary requirements unless we know in advance**
Dental Radiography Afternoon - for vets 8 years qualified & over
Date: TBC
CPD Session by Dr Alix Freeman BVSc MRCVS & Tom Wlliams BVSc MANZCVS (Small Animal Dentistry and Oral Surgery) MRCVS. Alix graduated from Bristol Vet school in 2008 and worked in first opinion practice in the South West and Warwickshire before joining the Eastcott Referral team. Tom took a chance trip to Agra, India where he worked in a team of veterinary and human dentists performing root canal treatments on rescued ex-dancing bears. It was an inspirational trip and once home, Tom decided to work towards further qualifications in veterinary dentistry and oral surgery. In 2018 Tom passed the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Surgeons’ membership exam that recognised him as a vet that works to a high level of competence in dentistry and oral surgery. He is also the Education Officer for the British Veterinary Dental Association.
1pm - lunch
1.30pm - lectures
3.15pm - practical session
4.45pm - finish
Held at Coombefield Veterinary Hospital, Axminster.
**Please enter delegate name(s) and any dietary requirements in the note to seller box when booking, we will be unable to cater for dietary requirements unless we know in advance**
Advanced Imaging - for vets < 8 years qualified
IF YOU ARE 8 YEARS QUALIFIED OR OVER PLEASE USE THE BOOKING OPTION BELOW
Date: Wednesday 26th October 2022
Talk by Chris Warren-Smith BVetMed MVetMed CertVDI DipECVDI MRCVS, Small Animal Hospital Director, Langford Vets.
Venue: TBC
A hot meal will be served prior to the start of the talk at 7.15pm prompt with the talk commencing at 7.45pm.
**Please enter delegate name(s) and any dietary requirements in the note to seller box when booking, we will be unable to cater for dietary requirements unless we know in advance**
Advanced Imaging - for vets 8 years qualified & over
Date: Wednesday 26th October 2022
Talk by Chris Warren-Smith BVetMed MVetMed CertVDI DipECVDI MRCVS, Small Animal Hospital Director, Langford Vets.
Venue: TBC
A hot meal will be served prior to the start of the talk at 7.15pm prompt with the talk commencing at 7.45pm.
**Please enter delegate name(s) and any dietary requirements in the note to seller box when booking, we will be unable to cater for dietary requirements unless we know in advance**
Help....I've Got to Go and See a Goat! - held via Zoom
Date: Wednesday 23rd November 2022
Talk by Dr. Benjamin H Dustan,BVSc Cert CHP BSc(Hons) MRCVS,Farm Animal Veterinary Surgeon, Honorary Secretary to Goat Veterinary Society
Held via Zoom
**Please enter delegate name(s) and email address(es) for Zoom link to be sent to in notes to seller box**
Canine Arthritis Management - for vets < 8 years qualified
IF YOU ARE 8 YEARS QUALIFIED OR OVER PLEASE USE THE BOOKING OPTION BELOW
Date: Wednesday 7th December 2022
Talk by Gwen Covey-Crump BVetMed, CertVA, DipECVAA, MRCVS, CertVetAc(IVAS)
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Veterinary Anaesthesia
EBVS® European Specialist in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia
Senior Clinician in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia
Rehabilitation and Pain Management Service at Langford Vets
Kindly sponsored by
Venue: TBC
A hot meal will be served prior to the start of the talk at 7.15pm prompt with the talk commencing at 7.45pm.
**Please enter delegate name(s) and any dietary requirements in the note to seller box when booking, we will be unable to cater for dietary requirements unless we know in advance**
Canine Arthritis Management - for vets 8 years qualified & over
Date: Wednesday 7th December 2022
Talk by Gwen Covey-Crump BVetMed, CertVA, DipECVAA, MRCVS, CertVetAc(IVAS)
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Veterinary Anaesthesia
EBVS® European Specialist in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia
Senior Clinician in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia
Rehabilitation and Pain Management Service at Langford Vets
Kindly sponsored by
Venue: TBC
A hot meal will be served prior to the start of the talk at 7.15pm prompt with the talk commencing at 7.45pm.
**Please enter delegate name(s) and any dietary requirements in the note to seller box when booking, we will be unable to cater for dietary requirements unless we know in advance**