Speaker Biography
Dr Ryan Cattin
BVSc (dist), MANZCVS, FANZCVS (Small Animal Medicine)
Ryan Cattin is an experienced internal medicine specialist with a strong interest in feline medicine and in helping general practitioners manage complex medical cases with confidence. He graduated from Massey University in 2011 and began his career in general practice in Whangārei, before completing a three-year internal medicine residency at the Veterinary Specialist Group in Auckland. Since 2018 he has worked as an internal medicine specialist at the Animal Referral Centre, where he manages complex medical cases referred from across the region. Ryan loves dogs, but has always known that cats are better. When not working you will find him playing guitar and piano or enjoying the outdoors with his family.
Value to your practice
A skilled and confident veterinary team is one of the most valuable assets a practice can have when a complex feline case comes through the door, and this workshop directly builds that capability. Delegates will leave able to stabilise cats in respiratory distress, perform thoracocentesis, chest drain placement and blind BALs, and place oesophagostomy and nasogastric feeding tubes. They will also gain a modern, case-based approach to feline diabetes and diabetic ketoacidosis. Because every technique needs minimal equipment or investment, the result is skills used from day one, better outcomes for feline patients, and a veterinary team equipped to manage challenging feline cases with confidence.
Accommodation
There are 2 suggested accommodation options which are a 5 minute drive from the workshop venue and 15 minutes to Auckland airport, including:
- Ramada Manukau
- The Sebel Manukau : The Sebel is pleased to offer a 12% discount on their Best Available Rate. Simply contact The Sebel directly and mention ‘Practical CPD Workshop – 12% off Best Available Rate’, and their team will apply the discount when processing your booking.
Event Details
Start date: October 30, 2025
End date: October 31, 2025
Start time: 08:30
End time: 17:00
Venue: Kahuvet Education Centre, Wiri, Auckland
Coordinates: -37.004418, 174.866307
Directions: Unit 2B, 23 Ash Road, Wiri, Auckland 2104
