Veterinary Workshops – Practical CPD

All prices are exclusive of GST
Unless otherwise specified, all workshops are accredited for 7 VCNZ CPD points and/or 7 NZVNA points per day

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Practical CPD offers a 10% DISCOUNT when you buy 2 or more courses at the SAME TIME.

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31 Jan 2020

A Practical Approach to Seizures: A Fitting Topic

March 14, 2020
Kahuvet Education Centre, Wiri, Auckland
~~$850.00~~ $750.00 (Earlybird price is available until 31 Jan 20) ex. GST

Anita Shea, BVSc, MRCVS, PGCertVetEd, FHEA, DipECVN, RCVS & EBVS European Specialist in Veterinary Neurology
This one-day workshop is aimed at veterinarians who wish to improve their confidence in recognising and treating epileptic seizures and seizure-like conditions. It will use video footage and laboratory data of clinical cases to guide interactive sessions, helping attendees work through a variety of clinical situations.

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7 Feb 2020

Brachycephalic Surgery Wet-lab

March 21, 2020
Kahuvet Education Centre, Wiri, Auckland
~~$1,295.00~~ $975.00 (Earlybird price is available until 7 Feb 20) ex. GST

Damian Chase BVSc, MANZCVS, DECVS, European and NZ Registered Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
This one-day workshop will address the challenges faced when presented with a dog with Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome. It will aid both your medical and surgical decision making in these complex and often urgent cases. You will learn about the anatomical and pathophysiologic changes associated with BOAS and the surgical techniques to correct them, as well as pre- and post-operative management of these compromised patients.

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6 Mar 2020

OssAbility Meniscus Surgery Wet-lab

April 16, 2020
Kahuvet Education Centre, Wiri, Auckland
~~$1,295.00~~ $975.00 (Earlybird price is available until 6 Mar 20) ex. GST

Brent Higgins BVSc, CertSAS, DECVS, European and NZ Registered Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
Do you find assessing the meniscus challenging? Not sure how to treat or prevent meniscal disease? This full-day surgical cadaver workshop is for all vets who perform cruciate surgery. It focuses on the techniques, equipment and decision-making used in mini-arthrotomies. By the end of the day, delegates should finish the course feeling confident in managing patients with meniscal disease.

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6 Mar 2020

OssAbility TTA Wet-lab

April 17, 2020
Kahuvet Education Centre, Wiri, Auckland
~~$1,295.00~~ $975.00 (Earlybird price is available until 6 Mar 20) ex. GST

Brent Higgins BVSc, CertSAS, DECVS, European and NZ Registered Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
This full-day surgical cadaver workshop combines theory with practicing surgery on plastic and real bones. By the end of the day, delegates will feel confident performing the OssAbility TTA procedure in live patients.

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21 Mar 2020

Rehabilitation for the Forelimb

May 2, 2020
Kahuvet Education Centre, Wiri, Auckland
~~$1,295.00~~ $975.00 (Earlybird price is available until 21 Mar 20) ex. GST

Elena Saltis BSc, PTNZ, CCRT, NZAVPA, APA Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist, NZ Registered Physiotherapist
This one-day workshop teaches clinical management, practical manual therapy techniques and therapeutic exercises for management of common disorders of the forelimb and post operative rehabilitation management.

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3 Apr 2020

Surgical Oncology Wet-lab

May 14, 2020
Kahuvet Education Centre, Wiri, Auckland
~~$2,590.00~~ $1,950.00 (Earlybird price is available until 3 Apr 21) ex. GST

Amanda Miller BVSc (Hons I), MANZCVS (Medicine), FANZCVS (Surgery), Registered Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
This two-day interactive course will prepare you with the knowledge and practical skills to provide the best surgical care for your cancer patients. You will develop confidence to customize your approach to the individual patient after consideration of multiple factors (tumour type, location, patient, owner). The practical cadaver sessions will be focused on skin tumour excision (obtaining desired margins) and wound closure techniques (primary closure, rotational and axial pattern flaps, reconstruction of the distal limb).

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17 Apr 2020

Patellar Luxation Repair Wet-lab

May 28, 2020
Kahuvet Education Centre, Wiri, Auckland
~~$1,295.00~~ $975.00 (Earlybird price is available until 17 Apr 20) ex. GST

Andrew Worth BVSc, MANZCVS(Radiology), PGDipVCS, FANZCVS(SA Surgery), Registered Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
This highly practical workshop is designed to improve your understanding of stifle biomechanics and patellar luxation pathophysiology. Delegates will have the opportunity for hands-on practice of the taught techniques on cadavers in the afternoon wet-lab. At the conclusion, delegates should feel confident in managing patients with patellar luxation.

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17 Apr 2020

Hip Luxation Repair Wet-lab

May 29, 2020
Kahuvet Education Centre, Wiri, Auckland
~~$1,295.00~~ $975.00 (Earlybird price is available until 17 Apr 20) ex. GST

Andrew Worth BVSc, MANZCVS(Radiology), PGDipVCS, FANZCVS(SA Surgery), Registered Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
Hip luxation is the most frequently reported joint luxation in small animal practice, usually resulting from trauma or severe hip dysplasia. This highly practical workshop is designed to improve your understanding of the anatomy of the hip joint and to teach you techniques required to surgically manage patients with hip luxation with confidence.

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1 May 2020

Gastrointestinal Surgery Wet-lab

June 12, 2020
Kahuvet Education Centre, Wiri, Auckland
~~$2,590.00~~ $1,950.00 (Earlybird price is available until 1 May 20) ex. GST

Damian Chase BVSc, MANZCVS, DECVS, European and NZ Registered Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
This two-day workshop is designed for all veterinarians wanting to refresh or improve their gastrointestinal surgery skills. Whether you are fresh out of vet school, or with decades of experience, this workshop is for you.

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12 Jun 2020

Medical Oncology: Diagnosis, Treatment & Client Communication

July 24, 2020
Kahuvet Education Centre, Wiri, Auckland
~~$2,590.00~~ $1,950.00 (Earlybird price is available until 12 Jun 20) ex. GST

Sandra Nyugen BVSc (Hons I), Dip ACVIM (Onc)

Penny Thomas BVSc (Hons I), MANZCVS (Small Animal Medicine), FANZCVS (Veterinary Oncology)
This two-day workshop will give attendees the confidence to diagnose and treat common cancers in clinical practice, while effectively supporting the owners through this challenging time. When it comes to cancer – communication is key. Attendees will also have the opportunity to look at closed transfer systems for chemotherapy and gain an understanding of how to manage possible side effects in their patients.

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19 Jun 2020

OssAbility TPLO Wet-lab

July 31, 2020
Kahuvet Education Centre, Wiri, Auckland
~~$1,295.00~~ $975.00 (Earlybird price is available until 19 Jun 20) ex. GST

Brent Higgins BVSc, CertSAS, DECVS, European and NZ Registered Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
Do you want to offer the gold standard treatment for cruciate disease? Are you afraid that TPLO is complex and has a big learning curve? Traditional TPLO is complex and we know that you want to get it right. OssAbility Guided TPLO uses a surgical guide to control the osteotomy and rotational correction. Our experts also offer case-by-case surgical planning and support. This allows you to offer this treatment with safety and confidence.

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19 Jun 2020

OssAbility Cruciate Rehabilitation

August 1, 2020
Kahuvet Education Centre, Wiri, Auckland
~~$1,295.00~~ $975.00 (Earlybird price is available until 19 Jun 20) ex. GST

Elena Saltis BSc, PTNZ, CCRT, NZAVPA, APA Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist, NZ Registered Physiotherapist
No matter what surgical technique you use for treating your cruciate patients, postoperative rehabilitation is essential. This one-day workshop teaches practical manual therapy techniques and therapeutic exercises using real patients. You will leave the day with the skills to start using cruciate rehab as a new service in your clinic.

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10 Jul 2019

A Practical Approach to Feline Gastrointestinal Medicine

August 20, 2020
Rydges Lakeland Resort, Queenstown
~~$1,295.00~~ $975.00 (Earlybird price is available until 10 Jul 20) ex. GST

Carolyn O’Brien BVSc(Hons), MVetClinStud, PhD, FANZCVS(Feline Medicine), Registered Specialist in Feline Medicine
This one-day workshop is the first in our gastrointestinal medicine series in Queenstown. This workshop will give attendees practical tips on managing both extremes of feline gastrointestinal disease – chronic diarrhoea and chronic constipation. Carolyn will give attendees great tips on “medicating the unmedicateable” and “managing the unmanageable”. Cats are truly unique and so are their nutritional needs, so attendees will leave the workshop better able to advise clients how best to meet these needs while working within the quirks of the individual cat. The workshop will include real-life case studies to support the concepts taught.

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10 Jul 2019

A Practical Approach to Canine Gastrointestinal Medicine

August 21, 2020
Rydges Lakeland Resort, Queenstown
~~$1,295.00~~ $975.00 (Earlybird price is available until 10 Jul 20) ex. GST

Craig Ruaux BVSc (Hons), PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), New Zealand and Australian Registered Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine
This one-day workshop, the second in our gastrointestinal medicine series, is focused on the diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal and pancreatic disease in dogs. Participants will gain confidence in formulating diagnostic plans, interpretation of specialised testing methods, and evidence-based management of these often-frustrating disease. Case-based, problem-oriented sessions will help participants integrate this new knowledge. Participants will leave with practical, readily implemented strategies and tips for the management of these challenging cases.

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10 Jul 2019

Nutritional Management of Gastrointestinal Disease in Cats & Dogs

August 22, 2020
Rydges Lakeland Resort, Queenstown
~~$1,295.00~~ $975.00 (Earlybird price is available until 10 Jul 20) ex. GST

Carolyn O’Brien BVSc(Hons), MVetClinStud, PhD, FANZCVS(Feline Medicine), Registered Specialist in Feline Medicine

Craig Ruaux BVSc (Hons), PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), New Zealand and Australian Registered Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine
This one-day workshop, the last in our gastrointestinal medicine series in Queenstown, is focused on the interplay between nutrition and management of gastrointestinal disease in both cats and dogs. It will explore concepts that can be applied to both cats and dogs, as well as highlighting important differences between the nutritional needs of each species. Participants will gain a greater understanding of how the major dietary components contribute to the development and management of gastrointestinal disease in cats and dogs, and how dietary manipulation may be used to improve symptoms and patient outcomes.

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17 Jul 2020

Practical Abdominal Ultrasound 1

August 28, 2020
Kahuvet Education Centre, Wiri, Auckland
~~$2,695.00~~ $2,495.00 (Earlybird price is available until 17 Jul 20) ex. GST

Mark Owen BVSc, DipECVDI, FANZCVS, MRCVS, Registered NZ and European Veterinary Imaging Specialist, Adjunct Associate Professor Massey University
This two-day, practical workshop will improve your confidence and skill when performing abdominal ultrasonography. Aimed at novice to intermediate scanners wishing to improve their technique and maximise their machines potential. Delegate numbers are strictly limited with a small number of attendees to maximise the learning experience. Practical sessions will be delivered in small groups of 3-4 attendees per station to ensure plenty of hands-on practice and individual attention from the tutors.

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7 Aug 2020

Ophthalmic Surgery Wet-lab

September 18, 2020
Kahuvet Education Centre, Wiri, Auckland
~~$1,295.00~~ $975.00 (Earlybird price is available until 7 Aug 20) ex. GST

Allyson Groth BVSc (hons), MANZCVS, DACVO, Specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology
This one-day workshop will comprise of lecture-based learning in the morning, with plenty of scope for questions and answers, and an emphasis on real-life situations. The cadaver lab in the afternoon gives attendees hands-on practice of the techniques required to confidently perform the most common ocular surgeries in ways that maximises the outcomes for patients.

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7 Aug 2020

Practical Ophthalmology: Examination Made Easy

September 19, 2020
Kahuvet Education Centre, Wiri, Auckland
~~$1,295.00~~ $975.00 (Earlybird price is available until 7 Aug 20) ex. GST

Allyson Groth BVSc (hons), MANZCVS, DACVO, Specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology
This one-day workshop will comprise of lecture-based learning in the morning, with plenty of scope for questions and answers, and an emphasis on real-life situations. The live dog practical in the afternoon gives attendees an opportunity for hands-on practice performing ophthalmic examinations on real animals, using the equipment you will use in the clinic.

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21 Aug 2020

Practical Dentistry for Vet Nurses

October 2, 2020
Kahuvet Education Centre, Wiri, Auckland
~~$895.00~~ $695.00 (Earlybird price is available until 21 Aug 20) ex. GST

Craig Hunger BVSc, MANZCVS (Small Animal Dentistry and Oral surgery)
This practical 1-day workshop will start with a recap of common dental pathology seen in clinical practice, how to identify it and record it accurately. We will teach you how to efficiently take a series of full mouth dental radiographs and the reasons why this is so important to be able to provide high quality dentistry. Equipment care and maintenance will also be covered. The rest of the day will focus on the theory and practical components of a ten-step professional periodontal therapy program.

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4 Sep 2020

Fracture Management Wet-lab

October 16, 2020
Kahuvet Education Centre, Wiri, Auckland
~~$2,590.00~~ $1,950.00 (Earlybird price is available until 4 Sep 20) ex. GST

Damian Chase BVSc, MANZCVS, DECVS, European and NZ Registered Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
This highly practical two-day course is designed to improve your understanding of fracture mechanics and bone healing and to give you confidence in decision making and applying your surgical skills when presented with a fracture. The emphasis of this course will be on the kind of cases that present on a regular basis in practice. Both days will include seminars and hands-on cadaver practice.

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18 Sep 2020

Nurse Anaesthesia and Analgesia for Compromised Patients

October 30, 2020
Kahuvet Education Centre, Wiri, Auckland
~~$895.00~~ $695.00 (Earlybird price is available until 18 Sep 20) ex. GST

Marcia Fletcher RVNS, Dip VN (Dist), VTS - Anesthesia and Analgesia

Veterinary nurses play an essential role in administration and monitoring of anaesthesia and analgesia in small animal practice. This can become complicated when the patients are compromised!

This one-day practical workshop will review techniques for anaesthesia and analgesia in compromised patients, including (but not limited to) geriatric, pediatric and pregnant patients. The practical session will teach the evidence-based RECOVER CPR guidelines with plenty of opportunity for hands-on practice with CPR mannikins.

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2 Oct 2020

Practical Approach to Cardiac Anomalies

November 13, 2020
Kahuvet Education Centre, Wiri, Auckland
~~$1,295.00~~ $975.00 (Earlybird price is available until 2 Oct 20) ex. GST

Jacqui Huxley BVSc, CertVC, DVC, MVM, MRCVS
This one-day workshop will provide practical tips on how to approach cardiac disease, from the healthy cat/dog with a heart murmur through to congestive heart failure. Attendees will learn how to diagnose heart failure and have an opportunity to interpret ECGs through case-based interactive learning.

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2 Oct 2020

Echocardiography: Imaging and Interpretation

November 14, 2020
Kahuvet Education Centre, Wiri, Auckland
~~$1,295.00~~ $975.00 (Earlybird price is available until 2 Oct 20) ex. GST

Jacqui Huxley BVSc, CertVC, DVC, MVM, MRCVS
This one-day workshop will provide practical lectures on how to obtain diagnostic echo images. Attendees will then have the opportunity to practice obtaining these images in the afternoon on live dogs with hands-on scanning. They will then be able to take this skill, along with a new understanding of interpretation, back to general practice.

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16 Oct 2020

Arthrodesis Wet-lab: Carpal & Tarsal

November 27, 2020
Kahuvet Education Centre, Wiri, Auckland
~~$2,590.00~~ $1,950.00 (Earlybird price is available until 16 Oct 20) ex. GST

Daniel James BVSc (Hons ), GCertBiofab, MANZCVS (Radiology), FANZCVS (Surgery), Specialist Small Animal Surgeon

Ricky Cashmore BVSc, FANZCVS (SAS), Registered Specialist in Small animal Surgery, Veterinary Specialist Surgery Australia Pty Ltd Founder and Director
This two-day workshop with give attendees confidence in identifying and treating cases of carpal and tarsal derangement within their own practice. They will develop decision making skills to help ascertain when arthrodesis is appropriate and learn how to manage possible complications. In the morning lectures, participants will gain confidence identifying cases they can treat themselves versus those that should be referred for “someone else’s headache”. In the afternoon, attendees will have the opportunity to practice performing arthrodesis on cadavers.

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23 Oct 2020

Practical Abdominal Ultrasound 2

December 4, 2020
Kahuvet Education Centre, Wiri, Auckland
~~$2,695.00~~ $2,495.00 (Earlybird price is available until 23 Oct 20) ex. GST

Mark Owen BVSc, DipECVDI, FANZCVS, MRCVS, Registered NZ and European Veterinary Imaging Specialist, Adjunct Associate Professor Massey University
This two-day, practical workshop will improve your confidence and skill when performing abdominal ultrasonography. Aimed at novice to intermediate scanners wishing to improve their technique and maximise their machines potential. Delegate numbers are strictly limited with a small number of attendees to maximise the learning experience. Practical sessions will be delivered in small groups of 3-4 attendees per station to ensure plenty of hands-on practice and individual attention from the tutors.

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