Wednesday, 17 April 2024 Speaker/s: Kayoko Kuroda, Crystal C. Loh Online TimeOnline Description Take your dentistry to a more advanced level and improve the health and welfare of your patients. Dive into the wonderful world of dentistry to improve the quality of health and welfare in your patients! Veterinary dentistry is a broad, constantly expanding and highly progressive discipline in veterinary medicine which has seen many changes in the last 20 years. Likewise, client expectations regarding their pets’ oral health and treatment have also changed, with more and more clients being actively engaged, and wanting to ensure that they are making the best decisions for their pets’ health long term. This course is created for passionate veterinarians who have a sound fundamental knowledge base and some practical experience in dentistry and who want to further advance their skill set to ensure they are staying current and providing the best possible care for their patients. |
Monday, 22 April 2024 Speaker/s: Zoe Lenard & Fleur James Online TimeOnline Description Evidence-based approach to dealing with heart murmurs in dogs and cats you have been looking for. Led by Dr Fleur James, a specialist in internal medicine, alongside specialist radiologist Dr Zoe Lenard, this course offers an evidence-based strategy for understanding and diagnosing heart murmurs and cough-related conditions in dogs and cats with the tools readily available in a clinical setting. |
Monday, 29 April 2024 Speaker/s: Linda Fleeman Online TimeOnline Description Gain mastery over diabetes management in Dogs & Cats. Lead by Dr Linda Fleeman, this comprehensive program is meticulously designed to enhance your clinical approach to diabetes management in small animals. Learn about protocols that are easy to follow, new improved treatment and monitoring tools such as insulin dosing pens, long-acting, ‘basal’ insulin treatment that does not need to be matched with meal feeding, and continuous glucose monitoring, as well as lots of tips on how to take the stress out of the management of diabetic dogs and cats with concurrent illnesses. |
Monday, 06 May 2024 Speaker/s: Sandra Baxendell Online TimeOnline Description As the popularity of pet goats increases and commercial herds extend their reach, the demand for veterinary expertise in caprine care skyrockets. |
Monday, 13 May 2024 Speaker/s: Bob Doneley Online Course starts in 14 day/s TimeOnline Description Master backyard poultry care with our expert-led online course. Elevate your veterinary skills with our comprehensive Backyard Poultry course, curated by the esteemed Dr. Bob Doneley. This course empowers veterinarians with in-depth knowledge in pet chicken medicine, tackling infectious diseases, anaesthesia, and surgery. As the number of backyard chickens presenting at veterinary clinics continues to rise, gain the confidence to manage these cases effectively. We cover everything from introductory care to complex disease treatment, ensuring you're equipped for the demands of modern avian medicine. Veterinary nurses passionate about poultry care are welcome to enrol. While the course is designed with veterinarians in mind, it presents a valuable learning opportunity for nurses ready to deepen their avian expertise. Ready to become a go-to expert in backyard poultry? Join us and bring advanced poultry care to your practice. |
Monday, 20 May 2024 Speaker/s: Jason Byrd & Susan Underkoffler Online Course starts in 21 day/s TimeOnline Description Vets can make a critical impact in the justice system. As animal cruelty laws tighten and public awareness increases, the legal system is adapting, with stringent prosecutions reflecting the severity of offenses once dismissed. Vets are now at the forefront of animal welfare and legal proceedings, expected to provide thorough crime scene investigations and meticulous evidence management that aligns with human forensic standards. |
Monday, 10 June 2024 Speaker/s: Linda Vogelnest Online TimeOnline Description Many dermatoses in dogs and cats are recurrent, and effective management can be difficult and provide great frustration to both owners and veterinarians. Led by renowned Dr. Linda Vogelnest, this online course is designed to cover a broad range of the most common dermatological problems faced in general practice in both dogs and cats and reinforce a practical, logical, problem orientated approach to skin disease. |
Monday, 24 June 2024 Speaker/s: Luke Johnston Online TimeOnline Description Delve into the evolving world of hyperadrenocorticism with our expert-led online course. This condition, known as Cushing's disease, may not be new, but the wealth of fresh insights emerging in its presentation, diagnosis, and treatment continues to expand our understanding. Led by Dr Luke Johnston, an expert in the intricacies of endocrine disorders, this course is designed to bring you up to speed with the latest advancements in managing Cushing's disease. As you progress, you'll become the resident expert in diagnosing and treating this condition in both dogs and cats within your veterinary clinic. This course offers a deep understanding of a complex disease, bolstering your confidence and competence in managing Cushing's cases with the latest evidence-based approaches. |
Monday, 15 July 2024 Speaker/s: Jason Byrd, Susan Underkoffler Online TimeOnline Description Delivered in partnership with The University of Florida, and expertly guided by renowned forensic entomologist Jason H. Byrd and forensic biologist Susan Underkoffler, this illuminating course is tailored to introduce you to the critical aspects of non-accidental injury in animals – a subject demanding attention and expertise. Whether you're a veterinarian, a veterinary nurse, an animal welfare officer, or someone passionate about animal rights, this course will equip you with the knowledge and practical skills to identify and document the disturbing yet crucial evidence of animal abuse and neglect. |
Monday, 15 July 2024 Speaker/s: David Fraser Online TimeOnline Description Confident you have a sound understanding of the differences between dogs and cats in their nutritional requirements? There is diminished awareness in the veterinary profession of the special nutritional characteristics of dogs and cats due to the widespread feeding of commercial foods to dogs and cats over the last four decades. Despite commercial foods having been formulated to meet the known nutrient requirements of dogs and cats which has ensured good nutritional health, there are still circumstances where malnutrition of these species can occur. |
Monday, 22 July 2024 Speaker/s: Bob Doneley Online TimeOnline Description Guinea pigs are a common and much-loved pet around the world. Although much of the earlier veterinary focus on guinea pigs was as a laboratory animal, their popularity as pets has seen this focus shift towards the provision of veterinary care for a companion pet. Led by the esteemed Dr. Bob Doneley this online course addresses the educational gap, offering veterinary professionals’ comprehensive knowledge in guinea pig medicine and surgical practices. |
Monday, 29 July 2024 Speaker/s: Mark Krockenberger & Paul Canfield Online TimeOnline Description This TimeOnline Course is intended to provide participants with a set of skills to improve their capacity to conduct in- house cytopathology as an adjunct to canine and feline case management. You will be taken through a transitional and streamlined program starting with cytopathological specimen collection and preparation; how to establish a common sense approach to examining and interpreting cytopathological smears; and application of that approach to the diagnosis of common degenerative, inflammatory and neoplastic diseases affecting skin and lymph nodes. Join Dr Mark Krockenberger and Professor Emeritus Paul Canfield to gradually and surely build confidence and cytopathological experience so that you can more effectively reach a diagnosis and apply that to case management. |
Monday, 29 July 2024 Speaker/s: Lucy Kopecny Online TimeOnline Description Detecting signs of kidney disease in dogs and cats, such as increased thirst, alterations in coat condition, weight loss, and vomiting is crucial for early intervention. This course aims to help you understand the pivotal factors influencing kidney health and provide essential insights on diagnosing and handling both acute and chronic kidney disease, alongside urinary tract infections in feline and canine patients. |
Monday, 05 August 2024 Speaker/s: Alex Rosenwax Online TimeOnline Description Are you looking to elevate your confidence and skills in avian veterinary care? Avian consultations can present unique challenges, often arriving as emergencies due to a lack of owner awareness about normal bird behavior and symptom recognition. Under the expert guidance of Alex Rosenwax, this course demystifies avian care, offering deep insights into bird husbandry, common illnesses, diagnostic techniques, and effective treatment options. Through Alex's expertise, you'll learn to approach avian cases with newfound confidence, significantly improving patient outcomes. |
Monday, 19 August 2024 Speaker/s: Wendy Baltzer Online TimeOnline Description Led by Dr. Wendy Baltzer, this course delivers straightforward, practical guidance on wound management tailored for busy small animal clinics. It's designed to provide a comprehensive overview of managing various wound types, from acute and traumatic to chronic, non-healing wounds, including those with multidrug-resistant infections. |
Monday, 09 September 2024 Speaker/s: Robert Johnson Online TimeOnline Description Gain a better understanding of reptile husbandry, medicine and surgery, to provide veterinary care with competence and confidence. Many reptile disorders are related to suboptimal husbandry; hence, it is critical to have an understanding of reptilian biology and captive management to diagnose and treat reptilian disorders. |
Monday, 16 September 2024 Speaker/s: Jason Byrd, Susan Underkoffler Online TimeOnline Description Unlock a comprehensive understanding of the dark intersection between human aggression and animal maltreatment. Renowned forensic entomologist Jason H. Byrd and forensic biologist Susan Underkoffler guide you through the labyrinth of history, the intricacies of legal proceedings, and the societal and familial impacts of these crimes. Delivered in partnership with The University of Florida, this course is an essential exploration of the resources available and methods for veterinary professionals to effectively respond to cases of cruelty and violence within their communities. |
Monday, 23 September 2024 Speaker/s: Tunbi Idowu Online TimeOnline Description Immune-mediated disease - When the immune system goes haywire. Discover the intricacies of the immune system and its related diseases in our engaging online course, led by Dr. Tunbi Idowu. This course delves into the complex world of hypersensitivity reactions and their management, focusing on common immunosuppressive and immunomodulatory drugs used in veterinary practices. The course will focus on three of the most common immune mediated diseases which we see in practice, namely immune mediated Haemolytic Anaemia, Polyarthritis, and Thrombocytopaenia and aims to help you confidently work up these tricky cases. This course is designed to equip veterinarians with the skills and confidence to diagnose and treat complex immune-mediated diseases. Enroll now to enhance your expertise in veterinary immunology! |
Monday, 07 October 2024 Speaker/s: Izidora Sladakovic Online TimeOnline Description Exotics emergencies require special skills and knowledge. Whether you’re working in an emergency clinic or general practice, this course will develop the skills and confidence you need to deal with these often-challenging presentations. The aim of this course is to outline fundamental skills and understandings with which every clinician treating exotics should be familiar, with a focus on species commonly and legally kept in Australia including birds, small mammals and reptiles. The course will cover triage and basic supportive care as well as the hospitalisation needs of exotic patients. You couldn’t be in better hands as Izidora’s bio testifies. As well as being a phenomenal educator, she has the singular distinction of being the only registered specialist in zoological medicine in both Australia and USA. |
Monday, 14 October 2024 Speaker/s: Duana McBride & Ryan Ong Online TimeOnline Description Led by experts Duana McBride and Ryan Ong, this course is thoughtfully designed to broaden your understanding and application of fluid therapy and expand your skills into critical care medicine. Fluid therapy is used daily in our practice. It is one of the cheapest treatments we offer, resulting in dramatic improvements in our patients. However, indications for fluid therapy use, other than rehydration, is often overlooked. As well as developing skills in critical care medicine, this course will help you develop an understanding of why electrolyte and acid-base balance is so important in our critical patients, and how we can manage these abnormalities with fluid therapy. In the final module, we will delve into transfusion medicine so you will be more confident in managing the next acutely anaemic patient. Whether you aim to refine your skills in critical care or elevate your expertise in fluid therapy, this course offers invaluable insights and practical knowledge directly applicable to your day-to-day veterinary practice. |