February 11th - Castle Donington 
June 10th - Wetherby

Tutor: Kate Murphy

The course will cover the common endocrine diseases seen in dogs and cats in small animal practice and will also include an approach to the patient with PU/PD. The topics to be covered will include the diagnosis and management of patients with diabetes, Cushing’s, Addison’s, hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.

 Clinical cases will be used where appropriate to highlight some of the challenges in management of these common conditions. The course will be suitable for all general practitioners including those with a particular interest in small animal medicine.    About the speaker

February 18th - Wetherby 
June 24th - Castle Donington

Tutor: Kostas Papasouliotis

The course will be practical and interactive. The day will start with lectures which will cover important topics such as collecting the best samples for cytological evaluation, preparing and staining cytology smears, identifying inflammatory and neoplastic conditions and recognising malignant neoplastic cells. These lectures will be followed by plenty of exposure to a variety of carefully selected cytology slides which will give you the opportunity to come up with a cytological diagnosis using a microscope. The aim of the course is to improve your skills in sample collection and increase your confidence in cell recognition and cytological evaluation.     About the speaker

March 11th - Wetherby
September 23rd - Castle Donington

Tutor: Ian Battersby

A review of the presentations, differentiations and diagnostic approach involved in these cases. The lectures will be well illustrated with case examples. 

In the afternoon the focus will be on the management of specific causes of vomiting and regurgitation - in particular in cases of pancreatitis and megaoesophagus.     About the speaker

March 18th - Castle Donington
September 16th - Wetherby

Tutor: Anna Meredith

Rabbits are now an integral and important part of the small animal practice caseload, and owners have increasing expectations of the quality of veterinary care provided for their pets. This day course will cover everything you need to know to deal with rabbits more confidently and effectively. Topics covered will be: the unique anatomy, physiology and behaviour of rabbits, husbandry and breeding, clinical and diagnostic techniques, supportive care and nursing, common infectious and non-infectious diseases, anaesthesia. Interactive sessions using case-based scenarios will be used to consolidate knowledge.     About the speaker

June 3rd - Castle Donington 
September 2nd - Wetherby

Tutor: David Gould 

This course will be suitable for first opinion practitioners wishing to brush up their basic canine and feline ophthalmology. It will present a problem-orientated approach to working up conditions such as the acutely painful eye, the red eye and the blind eye, as well as reviewing common conditions of the retina plus tips on getting the best out of your ophthalmoscope. The day will aim to be casually interactive, with time to discuss cases, should you wish, and a self-assessment quiz at the end of the day.     About the speaker

October 7th - Castle Donington
November 4th - Wetherby

Tutor:  Laura Owen

An interactive, case based course looking at all aspects of wound management, including: acute management of traumatic wounds, which dressings to apply and when, reconstruction techniques (skin grafts, subdermal plexus flaps, axial pattern flaps), what to do with a non-healing wound, what’s different about cats and a look to the future of wound management. A case based discussion will end the session and consolidate the day’s learning.     About the speaker

October 14th - Wetherby
November 11th - Castle Donington

Tutors: Ronan Doyle & Ian Battersby

The feline or canine patient that presents with an “acute abdomen” can be a real diagnostic and therapeutic challenge for the busy clinician. Not only is it important to determine the underlying cause, but also most of these patients have significant systemic problems that require accurate identification and swift effective management. Surgery often needs to be performed for diagnostic and therapeutic reasons, but the timing and execution of this is critical to maximise success.   About Ronan Doyle   About Ian Battersby

October 21st - Castle Donington
November 18th - Wetherby

Tutor: Esther Barrett 

Thoracic radiography is one of the most commonly used diagnostic imaging procedures performed in small animal veterinary practice. During this course we will review the normal radiographic appearance and variations of the cat and dog thorax before considering the radiological assessment of thoracic disease. Topics to be discussed include the radiological evaluation of the lungs, heart, pleural space and mediastinum. Practical film reading sessions will form a significant part of the day, giving delegates the opportunity to put theory into practice.    About the speaker