Join Melissa Shoard for an in-depth exploration of mechanical ventilation in veterinary medicine, where we will cover essential topics such as pulmonary anatomy, lung volumes, and the mechanics of gas movement. This lecture will delve into the intricacies of the breath cycle, diffusion across the blood-gas membrane, and ventilation-perfusion relationships. Melissa will also discuss respiratory failure, assessing respiratory failure and dyspnea, and the indications for intubation and mechanical ventilation. Participants will gain valuable insights into preparing for mechanical ventilation, understanding ventilator controls and modes, and managing patient-ventilator desynchrony. The lecture will highlight the importance of nursing care for mechanically ventilated patients and the challenges in weaning from mechanical ventilation.

The utilisation of Veterinary Nurses & Technicians in the production of dental radiographic surveys of patients has been a growing trend across small animal general practice.  This is a skill that has been learned on-the-job in most cases, with limited access to education specific to its performance. In this presentation we will take a deep dive into more advanced techniques to obtain the diagnostic images that our veterinarians need to better assess their patients, to determine pathology from anatomy and some helpful tips on the more challenging views needed.  You'll learn how tubeshift techniques can be used, various new angles beyond the 45o and what to do with the zygomatic arch!  If you're confident with your dental radiography or just want to get some useful tips this webinar is for you.

We know that cats are different, in fact, many would say they are spectacularly ‘special’! But those of us in-the-know recognise them for what they are not - and that is they are NOT ‘small dogs’! They are stoic creatures - the Masters of Deception - often misleading their owners into thinking that they no longer 'like' that particular food rather than divulge the true extent of their oral pain. It is this stoic behaviour that leads to many cats suffering in silence. This presentation will cover the common and not-so-common oral diseases seen in cats of all ages. You will discover the prevalence of Tooth Resorption in your feline patient population, the various types and stages of this condition and the true value of dental radiography for our feline patients. We will explore gingivitis, periodontitis and the significance of early intervention, along with juvenile periodontitis and stomatitis and how to recognise the difference. Through this presentation, you will gain an appreciation of the significance of carrying out oral examinations on cats of all ages and advocating for regular thorough examinations of all feline patients. Patient advocacy is at the core of veterinary nursing, and in no greater area can you impact your feline patient’s quality of life than recognising the subtle signs of oral pain.

Managing hypotension in small animals can be challenging, especially when trying to understand the underlying causes and appropriate treatments. In this webinar, Lisa Partel will help veterinary nurses build a strong foundation in the physiology of blood pressure regulation — including how the body compensates during hypotensive episodes and the triggers that signal the need for clinical intervention.

What would you do if an injured bird, possum or turtle was admitted to your clinic tomorrow? Would you feel confident triaging them, stabilising them, or relieving them from pain? Presented by Melissa Fangmeier, this webinar has been designed to provide veterinary nurses (vets, and veterinary students) with the knowledge and confidence to advocate for wildlife health and welfare in small animal clinical practice. This webinar will cover the non-negotiables of emergency wildlife care, including welfare considerations, triage, euthanasia, stabilisation and first aid treatment.

Do crashing cats fill you with fear? Do you dread emergency cases? Don't panic! Join this webinar to turn your fear into confidence when it comes to CPR. In this session with Sarah Collins from iCatCare, we will look at triage of feline emergency patients and follow a step-by-step approach to basic and advanced life support in cats, including how to effectively administer CPR. Be prepared and give your future feline patients the best chances of survival.