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Approach to birds and reptiles in general Rabbits, rodents and ferrets – medicine Exotic animal nursing online Guinea pig nursing online
practice online and surgery online Monday 5th February to Sunday 17th March Monday 7th October NEW
Monday 29th January to Sunday 10th March Monday 30th September The demand for reptile and avian species veterinary care is on the to Sunday 17th November
to Sunday 10th November increase – how confident are you nursing these unique animals?
Are you perplexed by parrots, troubled by tortoises or stumped by All things guinea pigs from husbandry to anaesthesia and advanced
snakes? Would you like to feel more confident when an unusual species Do you frequently see rabbits and rodents in your practice but feel ill- The course will cover all aspects of nursing both reptile and avian nursing care.
appears on your consult list? prepared to do so? Are you interested in these species and would like to species in practice. It will be split into three weeks dedicated to reptiles This course is designed to give you all you need to know on all things
Birds and reptiles have become popular pets in the UK. They are enhance your knowledge about them? and three weeks dedicated to birds. It will take us back to basics as so guinea pig! We will take you through the basics of handling and
often husbandry and handling of these animals plays a huge role in their
frequently presented for veterinary care, often as emergencies. This Rabbits, ferrets and rodents are becoming increasingly popular pets in care. Often inappropriate husbandry and diet in these species leads to husbandry through to common diseases and treatments. We will discuss
course aims to help clinicians build confidence in their approach to the UK and continuing advances in diagnosis and treatment of disease veterinary presentations, so understanding this will be a huge step in and advise on dental disease and spend time teaching good anaesthesia
the exotics case and to develop sound diagnostic and treatment plans means clients’ expectations continue to increase. This course aims to improving your nursing of them and a great way to improve their welfare. techniques as well as some tips and tricks on nursing care.
based on the most up-to-date evidence. The course is suitable for both help clinicians develop a logical, problem solving approach to exotic small This course will give any nurse the tools to nurse and care for guinea pigs
experienced and new graduate vets. mammal cases and develop sound treatment plans based on the most You will also learn about aspects of inpatient care and how to effectively in practice. It will help you feel more competent and confident in looking
house these animals in a ward. Triage of these species will be discussed
Course details up-to-date evidence. as well as critical care and anaesthesia which is often slightly different to after these species.
Course type: e-CPD CPD hours: Up to 42 Course details our usual canine and feline patients. Course details
Course length: 6 weeks Course fee: £729 Course type: e-CPD CPD hours: Up to 42 Course details Course type: e-CPD CPD hours: Up to 18
Tutors Course length: 6 weeks Course fee: £729 Course type: e-CPD CPD hours: Up to 18 Course length: 6 weeks Course fee: £350
Vicki Baldrey BVSc BSc DZooMed (Avian) MRCVS, Lecturer in Exotic Tutors Course length: 6 weeks Course fee: £350 Tutor
Species and Small Mammal Medicine and Surgery, RVC Vicki Baldrey BVSc BSc DZooMed (Avian) MRCVS, Lecturer in Exotic Tutors Abigail Edis FdSc RVN CertVNES, Exotics Veterinary Nurse, RVC
Joanna Hedley BVM&S DZooMed (Reptilian) DipECZM (Herpetology) Species and Small Mammal Medicine and Surgery, RVC Kelly Deane FdSc RVN CertVNES, Veterinary Nurse (Exotics),
MRCVS, Senior Lecturer in Exotic Species and Small Mammal Medicine Joanna Hedley BVM&S DZooMed (Reptilian) DipECZM (Herpetology) Acorn House, RVC
and Surgery, RVC MRCVS, Senior Lecturer in Exotic Species and Small Mammal Medicine Abigail Edis FdSc RVN CertVNES, Exotics Veterinary Nurse, RVC
and Surgery, RVC

A practical approach to rabbit Webinar Plus: Exotics ophthalmology Small mammal nursing online
and rodent surgery Monday 4th November to Sunday 1st December Monday 3rd June to Sunday 14th July
Thursday 4th July Are you unsure how to manage a rabbit with a red eye? Do snakes with How comfortable are you with nursing a rabbit, rodent
subspectacular abscesses make you skittish? Perhaps you have an or other small mammal?
Would you like to improve your confidence when performing small interest in ophthalmology and would like to broaden your knowledge of
mammal surgical procedures in first opinion practice. exotic species. If so, this course is for you. This course will cover the general approach to nursing the small mammal
This course of recorded webinars will be followed by an all-day practical With increasing numbers of small furry, scaly, and feathery friends gracing patient, including species-specific biology, nutritional and husbandry
needs. Stabilisation, anaesthesia and some more advanced critical care
covering a variety of surgical conditions that can pose challenges for the doors of vet GPs, we’re here to help you feel more confident about techniques will also be discussed to develop a logical and comprehensive
the small mammal surgeon. The focus of the practical day will be on managing their eye problems. approach to the nursing care of these species.
procedures that are performed in general practice and will be on a
variety of small mammal species. These will include dental and orofacial Course details You will build upon your current nursing skills to learn how to formulate
procedures such as abscess resection, in addition to surgery of the a comprehensive nursing care plan for the commonly presented small
gastrointestinal, urinary and reproductive systems. Course type: Webinar Plus CPD hours: Up to 16 mammal species.
Course length: 4 weeks Course fee: £399
Course details Tutors Course details
Course type: Webinars and onsite CPD hours: Up to 14 Course type: e-CPD CPD hours: Up to 18
Course length: 1 day onsite and 6 Course fee: £949 Joanna Hedley BVM&S DZooMed (Reptilian) DipECZM (Herpetology) Course length: 6 weeks Course fee: £350
MRCVS, Senior Lecturer in Exotic Species and Small Mammal Medicine
hours online
and Surgery, RVC Tutors
Tutors Emily Jeanes BVSc MVetSci MVetMed BSAVA PGCertSAOphthal Kelly Deane FdSc RVN CertVNES, Veterinary Nurse (Exotics),
Vicki Baldrey BVSc BSc DZooMed (Avian) MRCVS, Lecturer in Exotic DipECVO MRCVS, Veterinary Ophthalmologist, North Downs Veterinary Acorn House, RVC
Species and Small Mammal Medicine and Surgery, RVC Specialists Abigail Edis FdSc RVN CertVNES, Exotics Veterinary Nurse, RVC
Joanna Hedley BVM&S DZooMed (Reptilian) DipECZM (Herpetology) Vim Kumaratunga BVSc MVetMed CertVOphthal MRCVS, Veterinary
MRCVS, Senior Lecturer in Exotic Species and Small Mammal Medicine Ophthalmologist, North Downs Veterinary Specialists
and Surgery, RVC Serena Maini BVSc DipECVO MRCVS, Harry, American Guinea Pig
Nadene Stapleton BVSc CertAVP (ZM) MRCVS, Veterinary Surgeon, RVC Lecturer in Veterinary Ophthalmology, RVC
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