The Exotics Team at the R(D)SVS are pleased to announce our itinerary for the evening CPD meetings held at the Easter Bush Veterinary Centre.
Topics include Emergency Medicine and Critical Care of Rabbits, Rodents and Birds, Ferret Medicine and Unusual Exotic Animal Care.
For more information, including how to book, visit our Vet CPD Online Store
For more about the Exotic Animal and Wildlife Service at the R(D)SVS, visit their website
Great news! Following on from our successful course with Vicky Halls here in the R(D)SVS, Vicky has agreed to offer an online course in feline behaviour. Just the thing for anyone who could not make it here to meet her in person.
The induction starts on 31st August 2009 and the course starts on the 7th September 2009 and runs for five weeks.
For more information and to book a place, please follow this link to our Vet CPD Online Store.
Our new dates for the Gastrology, Urology and Clinical Nutrition online courses have been confirmed.
These courses are aimed at vets in practise with an interest in canine and feline medicine. The three courses cover canine and feline gastrointestinal, urinary and reproductive physiology and disorders, and clinical nutrition. Each course runs for five weeks with a two-week break between the courses, allowing participants to take all three courses in one semester if they wish.
These will be of interest to any vet wanting to increase their depth of knowledge and understanding of canine and feline medicine which will improve your job satisfaction and give you the confidence to charge well for the high standard of care you will deliver to your clients. All of the course material will be delivered online providing you with greater flexibility.
For more information or to book a place on the courses, follow this link to our online course list
Kevin Eatwell is giving this special evening seminar, which is presented by the R(D)SVS and the British Chelonia Group.
It will focus on the veterinary care of tortoises after hibernation, based on their unique physiology and including simple tips and practical techniques that can be applied in general practice.
This seminar will cover the following topics:
The R(D)SVS has recently gained RCVS accreditation to assess 58 of the modules from the RCVS CertAVP.
We are currently appointing examiners and setting up the infrastructure to be able to start registering candidates for assessment and hope to have this in place for many of the modules by early 2009.
We provide CPD courses directly relevant to some of the RCVS modules, but you can choose to learn in with any CPD provider or as self directed learning.
For more information on the CertAVP and to find out about joining our mailing list, follow the link below:
Come join us for this FREE lecture!
Management of angular limb deformities and developmental orthopaedic disease in foals
Evening seminar by Nicholas Wingfield Digby BVSc MRCVS
Seminar Overview
Growth problems in foals can be grouped into abnormalities present at birth (congenital) and acquired abnormalities. Often interrelated, these conditions require assessment and management through careful control of exercise, nutrition and farriery. More severe cases will require veterinary involvement that may include support bandaging, medication and surgical intervention.
The techniques used to aid correction of angular limb deformities will be described including the use of hoof extensions, shockwave therapy and check ligament desmotomy. Acquired musculoskeletal abnormalities broadly described as developmental orthopaedic disease (DOD) will respond more readily following early detection and treatment. Management of DOD will be reviewed.
Venue: Upper Lecture Theatre, Easter Bush Veterinary Centre
Please join us for a buffet from 6.45pm. The lecture will start at 7.30pm.
To register, follow this link to the Vet CPD Online Store - we’ll look forward to seeing you there!
We have developed a new online course based on the successful ‘Companion Animal Behaviour and Welfare’ CD-ROM. The course will start in September 2008, with further courses running on a monthly basis from January 2009.
Many people own pets, yet few owners understand much about why their pet behaves the way it does. This online course will provide you with information on animal behaviour, how the behaviour of companion animals is affected by the environment in which they are kept and how this can lead to the development of behavioural problems.
Species covered:
Is it for Me?
If you are interested in the behaviour of animals, then this course is for you!
Do you?
For more information, follow this link to the Vet CPD Online Store
We are currently working on our veterinary CPD courses and seminars for the new academic year. Courses are being developed for veterinary surgeons and nurses and seminars are open to all veterinary professionals.
We are also developing courses for non-veterinary professionals. If you work with animals or are just interested in animal care, get in touch and let us know what your interests are.
You can help us develop courses that meet your needs by completing the following surveys:
Vomiting in dogs: mechanisms, causes, consequences and management
13th May 2008
Evening seminar by Alex German BVSc, PhD, DipECVIM-ca, Cert SAM MRCVS
Vomiting is a common reason for owners to seek veterinary advice. This evening session will cover the basis of the emetic reflex, as well as the causes and consequences of vomiting. The session will then discuss the latest thoughts and recommendations on the management of emesis in dogs.
Venue: Easter Bush Veterinary Centre
Please join us for a drink and a buffet from 6.45pm. The lecture will start at 7.30pm and finish at around 9.30pm with a short break in the middle.
Fee: Vets £45, Nurses £25. (includes all refreshments and seminar notes)
The new University of Edinburgh Postgraduate website has been launched and the following programmes are now available in Veterinary Medicine. Check out the Postgraduate Programmes Online website too.
Click on the links below to access more information on each programme:
Infectious Diseases and Veterinary Science are full-time programmes, but the other programmes have a part-time or online option.
Clinical Education and International Animal Health are both delivered online, allowing you to participate in the programmes wherever you are located and at a time that suits you. The new Equine Science and Emerging and Neglected Infectious Diseases online courses will be launched this year.
A degree in veterinary science is not always essential - many of these programmes are open to students with degrees in science or medicine, or with appropriate professional experience. Don’t miss out on your chance - follow the links and enquire today!