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Keeping Up To Date In Small Animal Surgery

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Course overview
Tutored by surgical specialists, this course will help general practitioners better understand the surgical implications of forelimb and soft tissue conditions seen regularly in New Zealand. These include diseases of the ear, male reproductive tract and abdominal masses.
Who should do this course?
This course is suited to companion animal clinicians wanting to update their knowledge of small animal surgery.
Benefits
For you: Gain confidence in handling cases of fractured forelimbs, abdominal masses, diseases of the ear and male reproductive tract in dogs and cats.
For your practice: Your increased skills and knowledge will enable you to offer the best surgical service for a variety of common orthopaedic and soft tissue conditions. Your practice will have improved patient outcomes and client satisfaction.
Tutors
Richard Jerram - BVSc Diplomate ACVS Registered Specialist Small Animal Surgery
Alex Walker - BVSc (Dist) MACVSc Registered Specialist Small Animal Surgery
Alastair Coomer - BVSc MS Diplomate ACVS Registered Specialist Small Animal Surgery
Modules
Module 1: Fractures of the forelimb
- Topic 1: Humerus fractures
- Topic 2: Radius and ulna fractures
- Topic 3: Carpal and metacarpal fractures
Module 2: A soft tissue surgical smorgasboard
- Topic 1: Surgical treatment of ear diseases
- Topic 2: An approach to lumps and bumps of the abdomen
- Topic 3: Surgical treatment of diseases of the lower urinary and reproductive tracts in the male dog and cat
These topics are covered in more detail in our downloadable flyer.
When
Module 1: 2 April - 13 May
Module 2: 28 May - 8 July
CPD points
This course qualifies as continuing veterinary education (CVE). One hour = 1 point under the VCNZ framework. Participants should gain 6 - 12 points.
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Pricing information
NZVA Member
One module - $480
Two modules - $835
NZVA Non-member
One module - $675
Two modules - $1175
Prices include NZ GST.
