Check out details and photo galleries from past workshops run by Practical CPD
Introduction to Fracture Management Wet-lab NZ (September 2026)
Our Introduction to Fracture Management Wet-lab in Auckland brought together veterinarians keen to build a solid, practical foundation in managing the fractures they see most in practice. The day was led by Dr Phil Hyndman. [...]
Advanced Fracture Management Wet-lab NSW (September 2026)
Our Advanced Fracture Management Wet-lab in Sydney brought together veterinary practitioners and residents with experience in small animal fracture management, all keen to refine their skills and confidence with more challenging cases. The course was [...]
RECOVER Certified CPR for Vets & Vet Nurses Dry-lab (September 2026)
Our RECOVER Certified CPR Dry-lab in Sydney brought together veterinarians and veterinary nurses for a hands-on day focused on performing high-quality CPR in the clinic. The workshop was led by Anita Parkin, VTS (Anaesthesia & [...]
Surgical and Theatre Nursing Practical Workshop AU (August 2026)
Our Surgical and Theatre Nursing Practical Workshop in Sydney brought together veterinary nurses for an immersive day focused on the skills that make a confident, capable surgical nurse. The day was led by Anita Parkin, [...]
Introduction to Hip Surgery AU (August 2026)
A hands-on day covering one of the most common joint luxations in small animal practice. Delegates built their understanding of hip joint anatomy, then worked through surgical techniques including JPS, FHNO and Hip Toggle stabilisation, [...]
Essential Skills in Emergency and Critical Care for Vet Nurses NZ (August 2026)
Another great day in the training room. Veterinary nurses and technicians came together to build the skills to manage ECC patients from triage through to ongoing care, accurate assessments, recognising life-threatening conditions, and placing and [...]
Brachycephalic Surgery Wet-lab NZ (July 2026)
This one-day workshop tackled the challenges of managing dogs with Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome, sharpening delegates' medical and surgical decision-making for these complex, often urgent cases. Attendees dove into the anatomical and pathophysiologic changes associated [...]
Fundamentals of Anaesthesia for Vet Nurses Dry-lab NZ (July 2026)
This workshop gave vet nurse anaesthetists a deep dive into the foundations of small animal anaesthesia, from troubleshooting machine, circuit, and equipment faults, to mastering intubation, correct cuff inflation, and capnography waveform interpretation. Attendees also [...]
Anaesthesia Essentials & Complication Management for Vet Nurses Dry-lab AU (July 2026)
By the end of this course, participants will be able to confidently prepare and plan for anaesthesia, including appropriate drug selection and patient assessment. They will learn to monitor patients effectively and recognise abnormalities early, [...]
Practical Dentistry for Vet Nurses & Technicians Wet-lab AU (July 2026)
Why It Matters Veterinary Nurses and Technicians are essential to the success of dental services in clinical practice. Their responsibilities span: Client communication and education Professional dental cleaning Production of Full-mouth Dental Radiographic survey Anaesthetic [...]
Comprehensive Feline Dentistry & Oral Surgery Wet-lab NZ (June 2026)
Delegates completed a comprehensive two-day feline dentistry workshop, gaining practical skills across the full scope of feline oral health. They built on foundational knowledge of dental anatomy and oral cavity structure, learned to perform thorough [...]
TPLO Wet-Lab AU (June 2026)
Cruciate disease is the number one surgically treated condition in small animal orthopaedic practice. The evolution of surgical techniques has seen an immense change in the veterinary landscape in the last decade. Tibial plateau levelling [...]











