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Avian Surgery TimeOnline

Avian Surgery TimeOnline

Surgical intervention is frequently required for avian patients but is something that many veterinarians shy away from, citing the small size of the patient and probability of a poor outcome as their reason for not offering this service to their clients.

 

Surgery in birds is not simple, the outcome can be less than desired, but it can be done, and it can be done well!

This course aims to teach practitioners the indications for surgery and give them the information needed to better prepare for, plan and perform a surgical procedure. Common approaches and techniques for both soft tissue and orthopaedic procedures are described. Post-operative care is discussed to ensure that the best possible outcomes are achieved.


Past Participant:

As someone who sees a lot of birds in practice, I found the course to be very relevant and interesting. The level of knowledge provided was in-depth enough for me to feel comfortable performing the surgical procedures myself in future, but not so in-depth or technical that I felt baffled. I thought the course was good value for money and I'm really happy I signed up!
Madeleine Rowe

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, you will:

  • Have a sound understanding of surgical principles and avian physiology as they relate to the avian surgery
  • Be able to prepare a patient for surgery
  • Be able to perform basic soft tissue procedures with confidence
  • Be able to perform basic orthopaedic procedures with confidence.

Modules

  1. Principles of Surgery
  2. Soft Tissue Surgery
  3. Orthopaedics
  4. Miscellaneous Surgeries

What is a TimeOnline?

Flexible and accessible online CPD

TimeOnline is a quality online education program delivered by veterinary experts, in short, manageable timeframes.

You will be engaging with your tutor/s and other participants through an active discussion forum and other online resources including a set of concise core notes, video presentations, case studies, images, useful links, and interactive quizzes to test your knowledge and complete your CPD requirements. All participants receive an electronic certificate upon successful completion of the course. 

Participants will have access to all course deliverables for 12 months following the course end date.

Who should enrol?

This course is suitable for qualified veterinarians. Student members are also welcome to enrol.

 
Registrant Type Non-Member Price  Member discount Member Price Price with 10% loyalty discount*
Non-Member   $640  -  -  $576
Professional, Practice Staff  $640  20% $510  $459
Part-time Professional  $640  40% $384  $345.60
Recent Graduate (Individual Member or Practice Member Staff)  $640   40%  $384  $345.60
Student  $640  60% $256  $230.40
eMember  $640  n/a $640  $576

*If you qualify for a 10% loyalty discount it will be automatically applied in the cart. For more information, see TimeOnline FAQs.

TimeOnline
Monday, 14 September 2026 to
Sunday, 11 October 2026
10 CPD Point/s
Delivered Online
TimeOnline
Monday, 14 September 2026 to
Sunday, 11 October 2026
10 CPD Point/s
Delivered Online

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Tutor/s

Bob Doneley
BVSc FANZCVS (Avian Medicine)
Bob Doneley is now retired after 44 years in practice!His last appointment was Professor in Avian and Exotic Pet Medicine at the University of Queensland, an appointment he held fo...
Bob Doneley
BVSc FANZCVS (Avian Medicine)
Bob Doneley is now retired after 44 years in practice!His last appointment was Professor in Avian and Exotic Pet Medicine at the University of Queensland, an appointment he held fo...

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Avian Surgery TimeOnline

Avian Surgery TimeOnline
Surgical intervention is frequently required for avian patients but is something that many veterinarians shy away from, citing the small size of the patient and probability of a poor outcome as their reason for not offering this service to their clients. Surgery in birds is not simple, the outcome can be less than desired, but it can be done, and it can be done well! This course aims to teach practitioners the indications for surgery and give them the information needed to better prepare for, plan and perform a surgical procedure. Common approaches and techniques for both soft tissue and orthopaedic procedures are described. Post-operative care is discussed to ensure that the best possible outcomes are achieved.

Surgical intervention is frequently required for avian patients but is something that many veterinarians shy away from, citing the small size of the patient and probability of a poor outcome as their reason for not offering this service to their clients.

 

Surgery in birds is not simple, the outcome can be less than desired, but it can be done, and it can be done well!

This course aims to teach practitioners the indications for surgery and give them the information needed to better prepare for, plan and perform a surgical procedure. Common approaches and techniques for both soft tissue and orthopaedic procedures are described. Post-operative care is discussed to ensure that the best possible outcomes are achieved.


Past Participant:

As someone who sees a lot of birds in practice, I found the course to be very relevant and interesting. The level of knowledge provided was in-depth enough for me to feel comfortable performing the surgical procedures myself in future, but not so in-depth or technical that I felt baffled. I thought the course was good value for money and I'm really happy I signed up!
Madeleine Rowe

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, you will:

  • Have a sound understanding of surgical principles and avian physiology as they relate to the avian surgery
  • Be able to prepare a patient for surgery
  • Be able to perform basic soft tissue procedures with confidence
  • Be able to perform basic orthopaedic procedures with confidence.

Modules

  1. Principles of Surgery
  2. Soft Tissue Surgery
  3. Orthopaedics
  4. Miscellaneous Surgeries

What is a TimeOnline?

Flexible and accessible online CPD

TimeOnline is a quality online education program delivered by veterinary experts, in short, manageable timeframes.

You will be engaging with your tutor/s and other participants through an active discussion forum and other online resources including a set of concise core notes, video presentations, case studies, images, useful links, and interactive quizzes to test your knowledge and complete your CPD requirements. All participants receive an electronic certificate upon successful completion of the course. 

Participants will have access to all course deliverables for 12 months following the course end date.

Who should enrol?

This course is suitable for qualified veterinarians. Student members are also welcome to enrol.

 
Registrant Type Non-Member Price  Member discount Member Price Price with 10% loyalty discount*
Non-Member   $640  -  -  $576
Professional, Practice Staff  $640  20% $510  $459
Part-time Professional  $640  40% $384  $345.60
Recent Graduate (Individual Member or Practice Member Staff)  $640   40%  $384  $345.60
Student  $640  60% $256  $230.40
eMember  $640  n/a $640  $576

*If you qualify for a 10% loyalty discount it will be automatically applied in the cart. For more information, see TimeOnline FAQs.

When
14/09/2026 9:00 AM - 11/10/2026 11:59 PM
AUS Eastern Standard Time
Where
Online AUSTRALIA