Reviews
"The topics were great, all very helpful, real life skills, that can be used every day , just what I wanted . I would recommend this workshop to fellow new grads and young vets as the skills in practice are so useful" - Megan Bridger, 2016
Past Workshops
Practical Skills Bootcamp – 3 PLACES LEFT
Nov 8th - 10th 2018
Feel a little overwhelmed by having all the responsibility of running a hospital and making life and death decisions that can save or ruin a life? You know you have a pretty good memory and know all the important stuff, but HOW do you implement it in the clinical setting?
This is the workshop for you.
Specifically designed for vets who are new, need an update or are returning to practice after hiatus – this workshop will get you fit for the job. We spoke to lots of people, and this is the nuts and bolts of practicing that will get you through the day smiling. Along with surgical skills we will have communication and meditation topics to balance out each day. We’ll work you hard and give you the support to get you to where you need to be to do the job confidently and competently.
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What you reviewed
- Abdominal surgery basics
- Client Communication
- Exploratory laparotomy
- Intestinal biopsy
- lymph node biopsy
- Enterotomy
- Intestinal anastomosis
- GDV
- Gastrotomy
- Cystostomy
- Emergency and critical care
- Splenectomy
- CPR ABC
- IV catheters
- Thoracocentesis
- Nasogastric Tube placemewnt
- Blood cross typing
- Bandaging Practice
- Dental anatomy
- Dental Charting
- Communicating the costs of elective surgical care
What you learnt
- Stabilising and preparing for abdominal surgery
- Liver biopsy
- Pancreatic biopsy
- Enterectomy
- Liver Lobectomy
- Gastropexy
- Partial gastrectomy
- Serosal patching
- Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair
- CPR training
- Emergency stabilising techniques
- Tracheostomy
- Urinary Catheters in Bitches
- Oesophagostomy and Pharyngostomy Tubes
- Snake Bite management
- Paededontics and development
- Dental nerve blocks
- Gum Flaps and suturing
- Canine Extractions
- Carnassial Extractions
- Client Communication in Emergencies
Education Leaders
Dr Christine HawkeDr Ellie LeisterDr Tania BanksAbdominal Surgery:
Dr Tania Banks, Dr Peter Young,
Dr Ryan Leong
Emergency and Critical Care:
Dr Ellie Leister, Dr Adrian Simon,
Dr Vickie Saye
Dentistry:
Dr Christine Hawke, Dr Tara Cashman,
Dr Geraldine Gorman
How To Buy a Vet Business – Sydney
Nov 3rd - 3rd 2018
This practical information day explains the red tape, planning and considerations you will want to know before you jump into an expensive and legally binding agreement that will change your life forever.
When you are properly prepared to purchase you will be positioned to make decisions quickly.
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What you reviewed
- What sort of business do I want?
- Leadership activities
What you learnt
- Why buy and what are the options?
- What are my options for the future?
- How will I prepare and find a seller?
- What finances do I need to understand and have in order?
- Understanding Valuations
- Legals & Terms and Conditions of Sale
- Hidden costs, Transfer of goodwill and post sale checklist
Education Leaders
Simon Palmer
Dr Christine Purdy BVSc
Georgina Odell, Special Counsel
Dr Paolo Lencioni BVSc DipCAP MPA MTMA
Dr Tony Thelander BVSc, MBA, FAICD
Reviews
This is an inaugural seminar and we are excited to help prospective clinic owners with their preparations for business success.
Exit Strategies for Vet Business Owners – Sydney
Nov 2nd - 2nd 2018
If you have ever thought about what will happen when you are ready to sell your practice, then this is the workshop for you.
In one day we'll help you with all the info you need to start thinking about the next step in your career.
This is a chance to sit down and practically consider whats best for you and your business.
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What you reviewed
- Where your business is at
What you learnt
- The mindset of exit strategies
- Who potential buyers are
- Legal Agreements Needed
- Discretion and Disclosure considerations
- Valuation Processes
- Human Resources and Financial Planning considerations
Education Leaders
Simon Palmer
Dr Christine Purdy BVSc
Georgina Odell, Special Counsel
Dr Paolo Lencioni BVSc DipCAP MPA MTMA
Dr Tony Thelander BVSc, MBA, FAICD
Reviews
"A thoughtfully constructed day to get my head around the next phase of my life"
"A good opportunity to spend a day with the people who are involved in the sales and purchases of vet practices"
"Quite tiring! Thinking about my business instead of working it, was good, because it was about time I start thinking about this. I'd been putting it off."
Abdominal Ultrasound
Sep 15th - 16th 2018
This workshop is now full. The waitlist for 2019 is now open. Please email info@vetprac.com to be added to the waitlist.
Proficiency in ultrasound takes practice. This workshop will give you the foundations to do more in the hospital for your patients. A great machine can only be effective if the user knows how to use it. Learn from the specialists, and develop your abilities in this two-day workshop so you can discover what your ultrasound equipment is capable of
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What you reviewed
- Ultrasound Mechanics
- Relative Anatomy
- Full Left Side Scan
- Full Right Side Scan
What you learnt
- Liver and Biliary Tract Ultrasound
- Spleen and GIT Examination
- To find the Adrenal Glands
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Genitourinary Ultrasound
- Pancreas and Lymph Node Imaging
- Clinical Normals and Abnormalities
- Better Clinical Decision Making
Reviews
"They were both absolutely brilliant, approachable and patiently informative. Presentations were well organised and concise. Managed their theme between demonstration groups well" Anna Sinnott
"Feel more confident with the diagnostic imaging. Thoroughly enjoyed discussion of other imaging modalities -i.e. RADs + CT" Mark Cola
"Great Ultrasound Course 12/10 stars" Nicholas Sygrove
Perineal and Urogenital Surgery Workshop
Aug 24th - 25th 2018
Surgery of the perineal and urogenital regions
are challenging and smelly. Yet sometimes small
procedures like anal sacculectomy can dramatically
effect the comfort of your patients. Develop surgical
techniques on dogs and cats with the support of
internationally acclaimed specialists and laugh with
friends over the PITA experiences you have in practice.
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What you reviewed
- Halstead's principals of soft tissue surgery
- Perineal hernia eitiology
- Surgery of the anal sacs
- Surgery of the bladder
- Kidney biopsies
What you learnt
- Perineal hernia repair
- Anal sac removal - two methods
- Perineal urethrostomy
- Pre-scrotal urethrostomy
- Kidney removal
- Skin flaps of the caudal body and perineal region
Education Leaders
Dr James SimcockDr Peter DelisserDr Sue GibbonsFacilitated by:
Dr Alison Caiafa BVSc
Janine Irwin
Reviews
This is a brand new VetPrac workshop!
Intro to Canine Rehabilitation Workshop For Vets and Nurses
Jul 30th - 3rd 2018
Gain a fundamental understanding of canine anatomy, physiology and biomechanics. Build relevant structures on canine skeletons using clay, and get hands-on experience palpating live dogs. Common orthopedic and neurological disorders of the canine patient are covered including both conservative and surgical treatment options. Canine rehabilitation modalities including traditional physical therapy and integrative therapies are introduced, as well as ways they can be incorporated into a veterinary practice.
*Prerequisites: This workshop is open to veterinarians, physiotherapists, vet nurses and technicians. There is 8½ hours of self-paced preparation with online material. Vet nurses/ technicians must submit an Employer Agreement Letter indicating that there is a veterinarian or physical therapist either certified in canine rehabilitation working in their practice or registered for Introduction to Canine Rehabilitation.
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What you reviewed
- Canine musculoskeletal anatomy in depth
- Comparative (human and canine) anatomy and biomechanics
- Canine neuro/musculoskeletal structures including bones, muscles, nerves, ligaments, tendons and cartilage; also, the origin, insertion, innervation, and action of each
What you learnt
- Diagnosing muscoloskeletal conditions
- The fundamental physiology, kinesiology, and biomechanics of joint, muscle and muscle action as they relate to common canine injuries
- The use of different modalities of diagnoses
- Traditional physical therapy terminology and techniques including manual therapy, therapeutic exercise and aquatic therapy; also, physical modalities utilizing LASER, ultrasound, thermal agents and electrotherapy
- The use of different physical therapeutic modalities of treatment
- Integrative therapies including acupuncture, chiropractic
- Diagnosis, treatment planning, and outcome measurement in canine rehabilitation
Education Leaders
Dr Cara BlakeDr Janet Van DykeFacilitated by Janine Irwin, Dr Mojgan Nazari, and Tyng Yen.
Reviews
"I have recently qualified as a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist through the Canine Rehabilitation Institute from the US, a course coordinated by VetPrac here in Australia. The field of Rehabilitation Medicine and Physical Therapies is really only just taking off in Australia, it is already huge in the US and Europe with many dedicated clinics and full time clinicians there. It was the first time this wonderful course was offered in Australia. I had previously contemplated attending the course in the US, so I was very excited to find it was being offered in Australia through VetPrac.
I have been a small animal vet for 27 years and an IVAS qualified Veterinary Acupuncturist for the last 12 years and also do a lot of Trigger point (muscle knots) and soft tissue manipulation work with Canine Athletes. So this CRI course was a natural extension of the work I already did and it has helped me enormously in my business. In regards to musculoskeletal injuries I was already doing a lot for the pain and disability of the initial injuries and secondary compensatory issues, but the CRI course has helped me enormously in returning the animals back to optimal performance whether that is following a sporting soft tissue injury or following orthopaedic surgery. It has given me a greater understanding of the injuries and the demands of canine sports, but also common orthopaedic injuries in non athletes.
The first module was three days of Canine Sports medicine in Sydney in February 2016 and was conducted by Dr Christine Zink, who is very well known and respected in the World of Dog Agility. This introductory workshop gave me many practical skills dealing with the many agility dogs I see. It taught us detailed musculo-skeletal exams, gait analysis and musculo-skeletal special test as well as practical exercises to strengthen weak muscles. This is not something that was taught to us in vet school really and yet it is something we encounter every day in practice. This 3 day course gives veterinarians a much needed insight into the world of canine athletes and the many issues that involves them as well as pets with common injuries.
The following two modules are five days long each and are very practical and incredibly useful. The first 5 day module is mostly a revision of musculoskeletal anatomy and the biomechanics of how anatomy is related to function and performance. It was a huge eye opener and so much more fun and useful than anatomy back in vet school. The second five day module concentrates on the therapist aspect of rehabilitation and how all of this fits together. All three courses have a large practical, hands on approach working with actual canine athletes and patients with injuries.
Each module is followed by an online exam and after completing all three modules there is a week long internship with a pre-approved clinician in the field of rehabilitation therapies for those wishing to become certified.
I would highly recommend the course to anyone interested in the field of Canine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Musculo-skeletal injuries and those obscure lameness mysteries that no one seems to be able to solve. It goes a long way towards being the equivalent of a Canine Physiotherapist without doing a Human Physiotherapy degree. I have thoroughly enjoyed this intense but wonderful course and I am very grateful to VetPrac for bringing this much needed course to Australia. I highly recommend the CRI course."
- Esther Horton 2017
- Esther Horton 2017
VetTalk Vet Communication Workshop Online
Jul 24th - 24th 2018
While communication is often regarded as a secondary skill in the veterinary industry, we feel it's just as important and is essential in day to day veterinary practice.It can be difficult to know the right thing to say when confronted by a difficult or unhappy client. The impact a bad situation can have on our mental health can be immense. Good communication leads to better health outcomes for our patients via improved diagnosis, reduced medical errors, better compliance and excellent adherence. Satisfied clients lead to practice success, greater job satisfaction in the health care team, less work-related stress and reduced burnout. Clients that have been communicated with effectively are less likely to lodge formal complaints.
No one is born with excellent communication skills, we develop them along with all our other talents. The theory behind good communication can be learnt and practised. Verbal communication makes up only 7% of our communication skills in life, the remainder is made up of nonverbal communication and tone of voice. So how do we master this skill in the clinic? How do we maximise our interactions to give us the best possible outcomes?
This online course will explore the different areas within the veterinary practice we can use and improve our communication. Every Monday night over the 7 weeks of this course you will join your fellow participants online for a live classroom session with Dr Sandra Nguyen. Online reading and homework buddies will help you to work through the content whilst you engage in your busy lives. Your power to communicate will make you the most effective veterinarian you can be.
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What you reviewed
- General Communication Techniques
- A better understanding of clients needs
- Communicating effectively within the health care team
- How to recognise and approach compassion fatigue
What you learnt
- How to read body language
- The meaning and methods of informed decision making
- How to acheve better client compliance
- The art of delivering bad news
Education Leaders
Dr Sandra NguyenReviews
This is a brand new workshop!
Exit Strategies for Vet Business Owners – Brisbane
Jul 20th - 20th 2018
If you have ever thought about what will happen when you are ready to sell your practice, then this is the workshop for you.
In one day we'll help you with all the info you need to start thinking about the next step in your career.
This is a chance to sit down and practically consider whats best for you and your business.
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What you reviewed
- Where your business is at
What you learnt
- The mindset of exit strategies
- Who potential buyers are
- Legal Agreements Needed
- Discretion and Disclosure considerations
- Valuation Processes
- Human Resources and Financial Planning considerations
Education Leaders
Simon Palmer
Dr Christine Purdy BVSc
Georgina Odell, Special Counsel
Dr Paolo Lencioni BVSc DipCAP MPA MTMA
Dr Tony Thelander BVSc, MBA, FAICD
Reviews
"A thoughtfully constructed day to get my head around the next phase of my life"
"A good opportunity to spend a day with the people who are involved in the sales and purchases of vet practices"
"Quite tiring! Thinking about my business instead of working it, was good, because it was about time I start thinking about this. I'd been putting it off."
Hip and Hind Limb Surgery Workshop
Jun 26th - 27th 2018
Orthopaedic conditions of the hind limbs are extremely common. What’s the best and most effective options for your patient? Hips and hind limbs from diagnosis to post-operative care, we will take a closer look at the step by step process. This two-day workshop will take a focus on how you can manage/treat these common orthopaedic
issues of the hips and hindlimbs. With specialist educators and tutors helping you in small group practical labs, you will develop your confidence in approaching these cases back in practice. This workshop will build your skills and may be a useful adjunct to preparations for membership examinations.
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What you reviewed
- Orthopaedic Exam of the Hind Limb and Pelvis
- Radiology and Fracture Assessment
- Application of Locking Plates
- Early treatment of Hip Dysplasia and Torsional abnormalities
- Femoral Fractures
- Post Operative Care and Considerations
What you learnt
- Femoral Head and Neck Fracture Repair
- Capitol and Proximal Physeal Fracture Repair
- Advance Applications of Locking Plates
- Proximal Femoral Fracture Repair
- Sacroiliac Fractures
- Partial Tarsal Arthrodesis Methods
Education Leaders
Dr Brian BealeDr Lance WilsonDr James Simcock
Facilitated by Janine Irwin and Jessica Taylor
Reviews
NA
Rabbit Surgery and Dentistry Workshop
Apr 27th - 29th 2018
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZqP42Qinlk
Rabbits are their own specialty. Many techniques in surgery and dentistry are unique and require extra training to appreciate the differences that contribute to positive outcomes. This Rabbit focused workshop will look at all that you need to know for treating your patients back in clinic. From nutrition and handling, to surgery and dentistry. Join us and gain confidence in knowing how to treat these happy hoppers from the best rabbit health care team in Australia.
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What you reviewed
- Rabbit Husbandry
- Nutrition
- Physical Examination Techniques
What you learnt
- Clinical Techniques
- Common Surgical Procedures
- Intubation
- Emergency Procedures
- Ear surgery
Education Leaders
Dr David VellaDr Michelle DalliDr Narelle WalterFacilitated by Janine Irwin and Mojgan Nazari.
Reviews
"I'm not scared of rabbit surgery anymore"
"David Vella makes it seem so easy, and the tutors really care about helping you to get it right"
"Never thought about an ear ablation in rabbits before..."
Ossability Stifle System Dry Lab and Rehab For Vets and Nurses
Apr 5th - 6th 2018
A workshop for vets and vet nurses!
Cruciate injury is the most common orthopeadic disease we see in dogs. Yet with so many surgical methods used within the industry, we still strive for better outcomes. With the OssAbility Stifle System, you can stabilize the joint whilst giving your patients better outcomes with fewer complications. When this is teamed together with tailored and personalized rehabilitation. You can give your patients a top quality orthopaedic service. You will learn how to assess your patients, when to use rehabilitation techniques and how to progress your patient along their recovery journey.
The second day of workshop is available for vet nurses to attend. This 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.
Suitable for surgeons and nurses who manage patients with cranial cruciate ligament disease treated by any surgical technique.
Key Skills:
- Practice manual rehabilitation therapies on canine patients
- Learn how to assess your patients throughout their rehab
- Understand healthy postoperative biomechanics and function
- Practice using a 14-week postoperative cruciate protocol of exercises and activity guidelines you can individualise for each patient
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What you reviewed
- Original TTA Theory
- Measuring Tibial Plateu Angle
- Approach To The Stifle Joint
- Reviewing The Meniscus
- Analgesia
- Recovery and Aftercare
- Goals of Rehabilitation
What you learnt
- TTA Advances with Ossability
- Dry Bone Techniques
- 3D Titanium Implants
- Surgical Technique
- Managing Complications
- Gait Analysis
- Causes of Ongoing Lameness
- Rehabilitation Techniques
Education Leaders
Dr Brent HigginsSeamus Treddinick
(OssAbility Tech)
Elena Saltis
BSc, PTNZ, CCRT, NZAVPA, APA Certi ed Canine Rehabilitation Therapist NZ
Registered Physiotherapist
Facilitated by Alison Caiafa and Jessica Taylor
Reviews
"The support and care Brent and Seamus provide to ensure successful surgical outcomes is unparalleled."
Ossability Stifle System Workshop
Feb 9th - 10th 2018
The techniques for cruciate repair keep evolving and each one has its place. The one thing everyone wants is a reliable method that can be used in most patients to increase the functionality of the limb and reduce their pain. The Ossability Stifle System has engaged engineering principals and high levels of personal supportive guidance to ensure your patients have successful outcomes. An evolution on the original TTA with improvements that address complications seen in other methods, this is a technique VetPrac is proud to bring the Australian veterinary community.
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What you reviewed
- Meniscal Inspection and Management
- Cruciate Disease
- Radiology Assessment of Tibial Plateau
- Instrument care
- Anaesthetic and analgesic considerations
What you learnt
- TTA Theory
- Epidurals
- Cruciate Disease with Patellar Luxation Managaement
- Ossability Stifle System Surgery
- After surgery care considerations
Reviews
"The support and care Brent and Seamus provide to ensure successful surgical outcomes is unparalleled."
Ophthalmology Workshop – Full
Feb 8th - 9th 2018
Diagnosing and treating ocular and peri-occular conditions quickly and effectively is vital to saving the vision and maintaining the quality of life for your patients. Having the right equipment and understanding how to use it is one of the most important elements to effective ophthalmology services in general practice. Develop skills in this workshop that will build your confidence, and can be immediately applied to general practice. Classes are intimate with unprecedented contact with specialist ophthalmic surgeons.
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What you reviewed
- Ocular Anatomy
- Ophthalmic Examinations
What you learnt
- Entropion and Ectropion Surgery
- Cherry Eye Repair Techniques
- Managing Eye- Lid Masses
- Surgery of the Conjunctiva and Cornea
- Surgery with Loupes
- Advanced Suture Techniques for the Eye
- Globe Excision Methods
Reviews
Danielle Boyd "Excellent surgical experience. Wonderful to have a whole day to ourselves".
New Graduate Mentor Program
Jan 10th - 17th 2018
Have a professional mentor guide your new graduate employee through the first year of their career so you can relax and concentrate on other things. Help your new graduate employee smoothly transition into work by providing them with a safe, private and supportive platform to share their successes and concerns.
By creating long term supportive relationships and providing evidence based information on what troubles people during times of transition this program promotes resilience and personal growth for improved productivity, longevity, health and happiness. It increases commitment, job satisfaction and engagement.
Employers are invited to a free Q&A with Cathy Warburton before the program starts to make sure we look after your staff the way you want. Two employers sessions are also available for bosses of participants who want professional coaching support for their experiences with New Graduates.
11 sessions held monthly starting Jan 10th - Nov 8th.
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What you reviewed
- Professional Development
What you learnt
- What are my expectations?
- Professional commitment
- Profesional strength/identity
- The personal resources for resilience
- Finding value in oneself
- Emotional intelligence and confidence
- Self-Evaluation and learning from our mistakes
- Coping strategies
- Strategies to create resources
- Assessing contextual resources – Is this right for me?
- Building effective relationships
- Sustainable engagement
- Managing demands and boundaries
- Work life balance
- Managing unhelpful thoughts
- Making a plan when things don’t go well
- Optimism and motivation
Education Leaders
Dr Cathy WarburtonReviews
"I can recommend Cathy to the whole profession. There is a great advantage in having a practice with a positive mindset. If you are an employer there is a $2.30 return for every $1 spent on mental health in Australian businesses ( rf. Beyond Blue). It is a $15 dollar return in mining and I suspect it is a lot more than $2.30 in veterinary practice. Give it a go, it will probably change your life!" - Dr Brian Mc Erlean
Canine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation – FULL
Dec 8th - 10th 2017
https://youtu.be/617aaKC14FM
Canine Sports Medicine is a vast field that covers a wide range of disciplines. A significant number of pet owners generate some form of income from their animals and a moderately successful breeding dog can cost an owner over a million dollars to maintain and promote. Providing services in this field offers impressive opportunities to practice high quality care, work with educated owners who have significant financial and time investment in their dogs, and increase the success rate of healthy patients in your hospital or clinic. This workshop is a rare opportunity in Australia to learn from the world’s best and is open to Veterinarians and the nurses that work with them, as well as Physiotherapists. Places are very limited. Book Now!
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What you reviewed
- Canine Structure
- Canine Biomechanics
- Canine Locomotion
- Lameness Evaluation
What you learnt
- How to Assess fitness
- How to Assess the Gait
- How to Train the Gait
- Canine Conditioning for injury prevention
- Canine Conditioning for injury Rehabilitation
- About the diversity and industry of Canine Sports
- Types of Lameness in Canine Athletes
- How to treat and rehabilitate canine athletes
- How to retrain canine athletes
- The effect of nutrition on functional mobility
Education Leaders
Dr Christine Zink
Dr Janet Van Dyke
Reviews
"Any Vet that ever sees a lame dog needs to attend this workshop" Dr Kiri Westphalen
"This is absolutely the best sport seminar I have seen, very impressed with the food provided, resarunt, your care for and of the delegates was second to none." Dr Alison Moran
"Gave me information on how to help geriatric patients and identify soft tissue problems and how to diagnose them." Dr Katie Gadsby
" It helps vets understand the importance of physiotherapy in dogs. To incorporate rehab and exercise program for our patients" Dr Emily Yan
"Didn't really know what to expect but very impressed" Dr Kim Lim
Internal Fixation: Fractures with Locking Plates Workshop
Nov 17th - 18th 2017
https://youtu.be/SMlbGID1PIg
VetPrac Internal Fixation: Fractures with Locking Plates Workshop
17th - 18th Nov, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga NSW
Locking plates are the most significant advancement in orthopedic surgery in the last 25 years.
Are you using locking plates? If not, is it because you do not understand the concepts or applications of these devices? Hopefully, this workshop will provide you with something that will make your surgical life easier and more predictable.
Locking plates combine the best features of rigid internal fixation and external fixation. There are many uses for this and you will see the advantages locking plates have to offer in this excellent two day practical workshop.
This workshop is specially designed for vets who need skills training on basic fracture repair or for any vet with limited experience in the use of locking plates.
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What you reviewed
- How Do Bones Break?
- How Do Bones Heal?
- Radiography for Long Bone Fractures
- Practicing with Implants - Lag Screws, Pins and Wires
- Surgical Anatomical Windows
What you learnt
- The difference and benefits of Locking Plates over other systems
- Repair methods for Fractures of the Radius with locking plates
- Repair methods for Fractures of the Humerus with locking plates
- Repair methods for Fractures of the Tibia with locking plates
- Repair methods for Fractures of the Femur with locking plates
- Managing Complications
Reviews
This is a new VetPrac workshop and has not been run in the past.
Fix the Face: Brachycephalic and Ear Surgery – FULL
Nov 10th - 11th 2017
https://youtu.be/fXGdcP0i_2I
When is surgery indicated? Which surgical technique is appropriate? How can you avoid complications regularly encountered in general practice?
Surgical conditions of the head and neck present a challenge to most veterinarians, yet more and more of our patients need this care. Develop your skills in an intimate and supportive environment with specialist tutors and feel confident approaching these cases in practice. Covering multiple procedures in 2-days will enable you to start these procedures on immediately returning to your hospital. This workshop will help you improve your techniques and may be a useful adjunct to preparations for membership examinations.
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What you reviewed
- Anatomy of vital and redundant respiratory structures
- Anatomy of the ear and viborgs triangle
- Principals of soft tissue surgery
- Instrument handling and appropriate use
What you learnt
- Soft palate resection
- Everted saccule excision
- Tonsillectomy
- Stenotic nares augmentation
- Tracheostomy
- Pharyngostomy
- Vertical ear canal surgery
- Total ear canal ablation
Education Leaders
Dr Charles Kuntz
Dr Sue Gibbons BVSc FACVSc
Dr Soo Kuan BVSc FANZCVS
Dr Orly Zemer DVM, DECVS
Reviews
"Fun & technical, good easy practical tips"- James Crowley
Exit Strategies for Business Owners Seminar – Sydney
Nov 3rd - 3rd 2017
https://youtu.be/SI2Ii50IaEw
If you have ever thought about what will happen when you are ready to sell your practice, then this is the workshop for you.
In one day we'll help you with all the info you need to start thinking about the next step in your career.
This is a chance to sit down and practically consider whats best for you and your business
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What you reviewed
- Where your business is at
What you learnt
- The mindset of exit strategies
- Who potential buyers are
- Legal Agreements Needed
- Discretion and Disclosure considerations
- Valuation Processes
- Human Resources and Financial Planning considerations
Education Leaders
Simon Palmer
Dr Christine Purdy BVSc
Georgina Odell, Special Counsel
Dr Paolo Lencioni BVSc DipCAP MPA MTMA
Dr Tony Thelander BVSc, MBA, FAICD
Reviews
"A thoughtfully constructed day to get my head around the next phase of my life"
"A good opportunity to spend a day with the people who are involved in the sales and purchases of vet practices"
"Quite tiring! Thinking about my business instead of working it, was good, because it was about time I start thinking about this. I'd been putting it off."
Buy a Vet Practice Seminar – Sydney
Oct 28th - 28th 2017
https://youtu.be/mIXTZRroAA4
This practical information day explains the red tape, planning and considerations you will want to know before you jump into an expensive and legally binding agreement that will change your life forever.
When you are properly prepared to purchase you will be positioned to make decisions quickly.
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What you reviewed
- What sort of business do I want?
- Leadership activities
What you learnt
- Why buy and what are the options?
- What are my options for the future?
- How will I prepare and find a seller?
- What finances do I need to understand and have in order?
- Understanding Valuations
- Legals & Terms and Conditions of Sale
- Hidden costs, Transfer of goodwill and post sale checklist
Education Leaders
Simon Palmer
Dr Christine Purdy BVSc
Georgina Odell, Special Counsel
Dr Paolo Lencioni BVSc DipCAP MPA MTMA
Dr Tony Thelander BVSc, MBA, FAICD
Reviews
This is an inaugural seminar and we are excited to help prospective clinic owners with their preparations for business success.
High Achievers: Online Workshop
Oct 19th - 23rd 2017
https://youtu.be/dU4XKEY2hsU
There is a very close link between well-being and success. But what is it? How do we get it and how can we maintain it? If you’ve ever wavered in your love for your work or wondered about your purpose, this is a great opportunity for you!
These are not wishy washy questions, there is now good evidence based science around the links between well-being and success.
Join us for a six week online workshop - Thursday October 19th to November 23rd where you will find resources to develop good habits that will enrich your life and your work.
Understand the benefit of positive emotions more deeply.
Develop good skills to help you bounce back from adversity
Practice engaging AND disengaging in a healthy way
Investigate the neuroscience of connecting with people
Work on your purpose
Start being successful through your actions
This course uses a flipped classroom model where the content is provided in advance of the weekly online meetings.
Cathy will utilize her training in coaching to guide course participants through literature and supporting activities. There will be ample opportunity for individual and group reflection and discussion with the aim of illuminating the steps that participants can take to move towards their version of success.
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What you reviewed
- Your strengths
- How to recognise your achievements and savour them
- Neuroplasticity
What you learnt
- Looking after your own well being
- Bouncing back from adversity
- How to engage and disengage
- Balance and self-care
- Building and maintaining healthy relationships
- Finding meaning and value in daily activities
Education Leaders
Dr Cathy Warburton – BSc, BVMS, MACVSc, MVS, TAA, Dip Pos Psych and Well-being
Reviews
"I'm very grateful to have done this course." - Dr Claire Sylvester
"I think the course helped me organise my thoughts and provided me with more direction. I felt like I was doing something proactive to help myself." - Dr Anabel Blake
"I can recommend Cathy to the whole profession. There is a great advantage in having a practice with a positive mindset. If you are an employer there is a $2.30 return for every $1 spent on mental health in Australian businesses ( rf. Beyond Blue). It is a $15 dollar return in mining and I suspect it is a lot more than $2.30 in veterinary practice. Give it a go, it will probably change your life!" - Dr Brian Mc Erlean
Abdominal Ultrasound Workshop – FULL
Sep 22nd - 23rd 2017
Proficiency in ultrasound takes practice. This workshop will give you the foundations to do more in the hospital for your patients. A great machine can only be effective if the user knows how to use it. Learn from the specialists, and develop your abilities in this two-day workshop so you can discover what your ultrasound equipment is capable of.
Don't miss out on this incredible learning experience: register now!
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What you reviewed
- Ultrasound Mechanics
- Relative Anatomy
- Full Left Side Scan
- Full Right Side Scan
What you learnt
- Liver and Biliary Tract Ultrasound
- Spleen and GIT Examination
- To find the Adrenal Glands
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Genitourinary Ultrasound
- Pancreas and Lymph Node Imaging
- Clinical Normals and Abnormalities
- Better Clinical Decision Making
Education Leaders
Dr Sarah Davies BVSc, MS, DACVR
Dr Natalie Webster BVSC CertVDI DipECVDI MRCVS
Reviews
"They were both absolutely brilliant, approachable and patiently informative. Presentations were well organised and concise. Managed their theme between demonstration groups well" Anna Sinnott
"Feel more confident with the diagnostic imaging. Thoroughly enjoyed discussion of other imaging modalities -i.e. RADs + CT" Mark Cola
"Great Ultrasound Course 12/10 stars" Nicholas Sygrove
Practical Skills Bootcamp 2017 – 10 spots left
Jul 14th - 16th 2017
Feel a little overwhelmed by having all the responsibility of running a hospital and making life and death decisions that can save or ruin a life? You know you have a pretty good
memory and know all the important stuff, but HOW do you implement it in the clinical setting?
This is the workshop for you. Specifically designed for vets who are new, need an update
or are returning to practice after hiatus – this workshop will get you fit for the job. We spoke to lots of people, and this is the nuts and bolts of practicing that will get you through the day smiling.
Along with surgical skills we will have communication and meditation topics to balance out each day. We’ll work you hard and give you the support to get you to where you need to be to do the job confidently and competently.
Click here to register >> https://www.regonline.com.au/bootcamp2017
ONLY 28 SPOTS AVAILABLE
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What you reviewed
- The Basics
What you learnt
- Heaps! See the Brochure
Education Leaders
Dr Tania BanksAbdominal Surgery
Dr Tania Banks, Dr Peter Young,
Prof. Glenn Edwards
Emergency and Critical Care
Dr Ellie Leister, Dr Adrian Simon,
Dr Vickie Saye
Safe Animal Handling and Behaviour
Dr Tracey Henderson, Tracy Irons
Reviews
"Far exceeded my expectations. I have learnt so much and realised that many things I have never done before or did not dare to do, are actually simple procedures and possible to do." Jacelyn Neo - Southern Tablelands Vets
"Intense, exciting and fun. It gave me the confence to try new procedures. It reinforced things I knew, but also expanded on them. Feel the workshop has helped me become a better clinician." Faon Mudie - Allambie Heights Vet
"Encouraging. Extremely friendly educators." Wendy Chee - The Animal Doctors - Singapore
Forelimb Joint Surgery Workshop – ONE SPOT LEFT
Jun 30th - 1st 2017
Most of us have a good grasp of hindlimb joint surgeries, but what about the forelimb?
This intensive and highly enjoyable experience with 3 of the worlds best surgeons is the perfect way to develop your skills on elbow, shoulder and carpal surgeries. This workshop is designed for general practitioners who have some knowledge of basic orthopaedics.
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What you reviewed
- Orthopaedic Examinations
- Diagnostic Evaluations of the Forelimb
- Osteochondrosis Dessicans
- Common Fractures of the Forelimb
- Elbow Dysplasia and inconguity
- Elbow Radiology Interpretation
- Approach to the carpus
What you learnt
- Arthrocentesis Techniques
- Surgical Approaches to the Shoulder
- Surgical Approaches to the Elbow
- Biceps tendon release
- Subtotal coronoidectomy
- Proximal and distal ulnar osteotomy
- Elbow Fracture repairs
- Pancarpal arthrodesis
- Metacarpal fracture repair
Education Leaders
Dr Brian Beale DVM DACVS
Dr Gordon Corfield BVSc FANZCVS
Dr Chris Preston BVSc DACVS FANZCVS
Reviews
This is the first time Dr Beale is teaching a VetPrac workshop in Australia. We are very excited to welcome him over as he is described regularly as an "Awesome Teacher and Mentor!"
Equine Nerve Blocks and Lameness Workshop
Apr 12th - 13th 2017
When a horse becomes lame, identifying the exact site of injury can be challenging. A solid understanding of the anatomy of the limb and clinical methods to identify the source of pain are the core of a successful lameness examination.
Perform at your best and gain client confidence after attending this nerve blocks and lameness workshop. If you are a new vet, a mixed practitioner, an equine vet or coming back after a sabbatical and want to improve your lameness repertoire, then this is the workshop for you. Our educators are supportive and know what its like to be in the field diagnosing lameness. They look forward to taking the time to break the process down, share their experiences and help you improve your ability to deal with lameness. We aim to give you skills and confidence to help you day to day with lameness investigation and diagnosis.
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What you reviewed
- Anatomy of the Limbs
- Local Anaesthetics
- Radiology
What you learnt
- Five forelimb nerve blocks
- Seven intra-articular injection sites
- Radiographic assessment
- Treatment choices
- Seven intra-articular injections for the hindlimb
- Navicular Disease
- Juvenile Lameness Causes
Education Leaders
Dr Hadley Willsallen
Dr Sarah Jalim
Reviews
"Well informative, well ran and enjoyable to attend. WIll definitely recommend VetPrac." Rachel Wilson
"Has increased my confidence in lameness diagnosis which I will take back to my practice. I will refer lameness cases less frequently and try and have a go myself." Karim Koorios
TTA and Stifle Surgery, SA
Feb 24th - 25th 2017
Cruciate disease is the most prevalent orthopaedic disease in companion animals. It is painful and debilitating to patients and an important part of the veterinary economy. Surgical procedures of the stifle are performed commonly in practice and you will benefit from participating in this workshop.
Develop skills immediately applicable to daily practice. Build confidence in surgical techniques and spend time with specialists and colleagues discussing the nuances of managing this challenging disease process.
Over 500 veterinarians in Australia and New Zealand have participated so far and 98% surveyed found it useful, applicable and worth it.
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What you reviewed
- Stifle Anatomy
- Imaging The Stifle
- Meniscal Examination
What you learnt
- Calculating the Tibial Plateau Angle
- Extra Capsular Repair Techniques with Crimps
- Tibial Tuberosity Theory
- Tibial Tuberosity Advancement Surgeries
- Patella Stabilisation Techniques
- Client Advice
Education Leaders
DR JACOB MICHELSENDr Penny TisdallDr Robert “Jeff” Mayo
DVM, Diplomate ABVP, FAVOS
Specialist Supporting Tutors
Dr Jayne McGhie
Dr Marvin Kung
Dr Andrew Levien
Reviews
"The Best Workshop I Have Ever Done" C. Boyce
"Immediately Applicable, Great Return on Investment" M.Doyle
"VetPrac just does it better than anyone else. You really feel taken care of. Like the whole education team is there to support and train us to be better." S. Smith
TTA and Stifle Surgery Gatton
Feb 9th - 10th 2017
Tibial Tuberosity Advancement is the technique choice worldwide for many veterinarians treating cruciate disease in all sizes of dogs. Providing a modern approach to cruciate disease will increase practice profits and maximise patient health.
Develop skills in this workshop that are immediately applicable to general practice. If you value the return on your CE investments then this is the course for you! VetPrac is providing Australian Veterinarians with an exclusive opportunity to develop and practice modern and established techniques in cruciate repair. With unprecedented access to elite surgical training equipment, you will have the chance to practice techniques, advance your skills and help your patients better than before.
Classes are intimate, providing the ideal environment for building confidence in your techniques.
Don't miss it!
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What you reviewed
- Stifle Anatomy
- Imaging the Stifle
- Meniscal Examination
What you learnt
- Calculating the Tibial Plateau Angle
- Extra capsular repair with crimps
- TTA Theory
- TTA Surgery
- Patella Stabilisation Techniques
- Client Advice
Education Leaders
DR JACOB MICHELSENDr Penny TisdallDr Robert “Jeff” Mayo
DVM, Diplomate ABVP, FAVOS
Specialist Supporting Tutors
Dr Jayne McGhie
Dr Marvin Kung
Reviews
"Thank you! I have struggled with exposure and visualizing minisci for years. 2 little bits of advice and that has opened a door for me." Fiona Smith
"I feel more confident in general stifle surgery and will be able to implement skills both when attempting TTA's and with other stifle surgeries." Max Tori
"Maximum learning in really minimum time, easily met my continuing education requirements, for me was very helpful" Timothy Rush
Canine Physical Therapist Workshop
Jan 28th - 1st 2017
Develop skills in clinical assessment, goal-setting, treatment planning and outcome measurement in canine rehabilitation from a physical therapy perspective. This case-based course highlights orthopedic conditions and injuries involving the extremities and the spine. Practical applications of joint mobilization, modalities and therapeutic exercise are covered. Participants get hands-on experience with dogs on site. The business of canine rehabilitation is discussed as well as pertinent legal and ethical issues. This course will also cover canine neurological rehabilitation.
Students get hands-on experience with dogs on site as they review how to perform a neurologic exam and apply neurophysiological facilitation techniques. Developing goal-focused treatment plans and assessing outcomes in canine neuro-rehabilitation patients are also covered.
Prerequisites: Participants must have completed the Introduction to Canine Rehabilitation Workshop with CRI either in Australia, Europe or the USA to qualify for this level of training
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What you reviewed
- The content from the introductory Workshop
What you learnt
- To become a qualified canine rehabilitation therapist
Education Leaders
Judy Coates, M.Ed, MSPT, CCRT
Sasha A. Foster, MSPT, CCRT
Ellen Martens, PT, MT, CCRT
Reviews
"I so admire the ease with which the PTs transferred, hopefully with some measure of success, their vast knowledge to our eager hands and brains. Every one of them was incredibly patient with us, our occasional hypoglycemic brain fog notwithstanding. It's obvious they're ALL passionate about what they do; I'm hoping I can live up to their high standards for animal care."
–Carla Wilkie, DVM, CVA, CVC, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Exit Strategies for Vets – Filling!
Nov 4th - 4th 2016
If you have ever thought about what will happen when you are ready to sell your practice, then this is the workshop for you.
In one day we'll help you with all the info you need to start thinking about the next step in your career.
This is a chance to sit down and practically consider whats best for you and your business
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What you reviewed
- Where your business is at
What you learnt
- How to get where you want to be
Education Leaders
Simon Palmer
Christine Purdy
Georgina Odell
Paolo Lecioni
Vera Pickering
Reviews
"Having worked full time for 40 years in my own busy small animal practise(s) , feeling daunted by what I would do with my days to fill them, I have found new challenges and plenty to keep me as busy as I want and keeping my identity"
Vera Pickering
Abdominal Ultrasound Workshop – Waitlist Open
Oct 22nd - 23rd 2016
Proficiency in ultrasound takes practice. This workshop will give you the foundations to do more in the hospital for your patients. A great machine can only be effective if the user knows how to use it. Learn from the specialists, and develop your abilities in this two-day workshop so you can discover what your ultrasound equipment is capable of.
This is the most popular workshop in the country. Don't miss it
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What you reviewed
- Ultrasound Mechanics
- Relative Anatomy
- Full Left Side Scan
- Full Right Side Scan
What you learnt
- Liver and Biliary Tract Ultrasound
- Spleen and GIT Examination
- To find the Adrenal Glands
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Genitourinary Ultrasound
- Pancreas and Lymph Node Imaging
- Clinical Normals and Abnormalities
- Better Clinical Decision Making
Education Leaders
Dr Sarah Davies
Dr Natalie Webster
Reviews
"They were both absolutely brilliant, approachable and patiently informative. Presentations were well organised and concise. Managed their theme between demonstration groups well" Anna Sinnott
"Feel more confident with the diagnostic imaging. Thoroughly enjoyed discussion of other imaging modalities -i.e. RADs + CT" Mark Cola
"Great Ultrasound Course 12/10 stars" Nicholas Sygrove
Introduction to Canine Rehabilitation Workshop – 4 spots left
Oct 14th - 18th 2016
Join Dr Janet Van Dyke and her world leading team in Brisbane on October 14-18th and build on a fundamental understanding of canine anatomy, physiology and biomechanics so you can diagnose and treat lame, stiff or sore patients better. Common orthopedic and neurological disorders of the canine patient are covered including both conservative and surgical treatment options. Canine rehabilitation modalities are introduced. Build relevant structures on canine skeletons using clay, and get hands-on experience palpating live dogs.
Prerequisites: This 5-day course is open to all licensed veterinarians and physiotherapists as well as any veterinary nurses who have attended the Canine Sports Medicine course.
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What you reviewed
- Canine musculoskeletal anatomy in depth
- Comparative (human and canine) anatomy and biomechanics
- Canine neuro/musculoskeletal structures including bones, muscles, nerves, ligaments, tendons and cartilage; also, the origin, insertion, innervation, and action of each
What you learnt
- Diagnosing muscoloskeletal conditions
- The fundamental physiology, kinesiology, and biomechanics of joint, muscle and muscle action as they relate to common canine injuries
- The use of different modalities of diagnoses
- Traditional physical therapy terminology and techniques including manual therapy, therapeutic exercise and aquatic therapy; also, physical modalities utilizing LASER, ultrasound, thermal agents and electrotherapy
- The use of different physical therapeutic modalities of treatment
- Integrative therapies including acupuncture, chiropractic
- Diagnosis, treatment planning, and outcome measurement in canine rehabilitation
Education Leaders
Dr. Janet Van Dyke, DVM, DACVSM
Dr. Laurie McCauley, DVM, DACVSMR
Judy Coates, MSPT, CCRT
Reviews
It covered a great amount of different areas, very interesting and kept you wanting more
Ophthalmology Workshop
Oct 7th - 8th 2016
Diagnosing and treating ocular and peri-occular conditions quickly and effectively is vital to saving the vision and maintaining the quality of life for your patients. Having the right equipment and understanding how to use it is one of the most important elements to effective ophthalmology services in general practice. Develop skills in this workshop that will build your confidence, and can be immediately applied to general practice. Classes are intimate with unprecedented contact with specialist ophthalmic surgeons.
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What you reviewed
- Ocular Anatomy
- Ophthalmic Examinations
What you learnt
- Entropion and Ectropion Surgery
- Cherry Eye Repair Techniques
- Managing Eye- Lid Masses
- Surgery of the Conjunctiva and Cornea
- Surgery with Loupes
- Advanced Suture Techniques for the Eye
- Globe Excision Methods
Reviews
Danielle Boyd "Excellent surgical experience. Wonderful to have a whole day to ourselves".
Safe Animal Handling & Behaviour Workshop 2016
Apr 8th - 9th 2016
The safety of veterinary personnel and animals is the most important element to running a veterinary hospital. Understanding animal behaviour better and gaining expertise in handling techniques and advise to owners improves compliance, reduces risk and leads to healthier human animal interactions. If you scruff a cat, you need to attend this workshop and update your skills. This training will make your hospital a happier, safer and less stressful place to work.
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What you reviewed
- Canine communication
- Social systems and hierarchies
- What is anxiety
- What is a training problem
- Investigation and management of urination complaints
- Perceptions of aggression
- Identifying animals that present a risk to work place safety
- Appropriate sedative use
What you learnt
- Identifying learning deficits in patients
- Application of learning theory
- Investigation and management of phobia
- Managing aggression in animals
- Identifying environmental stress risers
- Managing hazardous patients
- Teaching children to train pets
- Using protective handling equipment effectively
- Client communication with respect to drug use
- Aggressive rabbit management
Education Leaders
Dr Tracey Henderson
Tracy Bache
Dr Kersti Seksel
Reviews
It's changed my world! - Allison Robinson
Abdominal Ultrasound Workshop 2016
Apr 2nd - 3rd 2016
Proficiency in ultrasound takes practice. This workshop will give you the foundations to do more in the hospital for your patients. A great machine can only be effective if the user knows how to use it. Learn from the specialists, and develop your abilities in this two-day workshop so you can discover what your ultrasound equipment is capable of.
This is the most popular workshop in the country. Don't miss it
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What you reviewed
- Ultrasound Mechanics
- Relative Anatomy
- Full Left Side Scan
- Full Right Side Scan
What you learnt
- Liver and Biliary Tract Ultrasound
- Spleen and GIT Examination
- To find the Adrenal Glands
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Genitourinary Ultrasound
- Pancreas and Lymph Node Imaging
- Clinical Normals and Abnormalities
- Better Clinical Decision Making
Education Leaders
Dr Sarah Davies
Dr Natalie Webster
Reviews
"They were both absolutely brilliant, approachable and patiently informative. Presentations were well organised and concise. Managed their theme between demonstration groups well" Anna Sinnott
"Feel more confident with the diagnostic imaging. Thoroughly enjoyed discussion of other imaging modalities -i.e. RADs + CT" Mark Cola
"Great Ultrasound Course 12/10 stars" Nicholas Sygrove
Suturing Workshop
Mar 24th - 24th 2016
Wound Closure is sometimes the trickiest part of surgery. We are all happy to cut and cure, but the closure often makes us cautious. Methods and Materials of wound closure effect healing. If you want to practice your technique and learn more about best practice this is the workshop for you. Perfect for any vet who wants to build confidence or correct their techniques, this bite sized workshop will provide a nurturing quiet space to become a better veterinary surgeon.
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What you reviewed
- Wound types
- Common suture methods
What you learnt
- Modern suture materials
- Choosing the right needle
- Choosing the right suture
- Different suture methods
Education Leaders
Dr Andrew Marchevsky | Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
BVSc (Hons) MVS FACVSc
Reviews
In some specialists hospitals there is a wound closure team that come in after the oncology surgery... I wish we had that in general practice...
Rabbit Surgery And Dentistry
Mar 5th - 6th 2016
Sold out 2 years in a row, this is the workshop for small animal veterinarians working in urban areas. Rabbits are the fastest growing pet population in Australia and approaching medical and surgical conditions of this species requires additional skills not often mastered at university.
Supported by 3 of the most energetic and intelligent vets in Australia, this workshop will open up new possibilities for your hospital services.
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What you reviewed
- Rabbit Husbandry
- Nutrition
- Physical Examination Techniques
What you learnt
- Clinical Techniques
- Common Surgical Procedures
- Intubation
- Emergency Procedures
- Ear surgery
Education Leaders
Dr David Vella
Dr Narelle Walter
D Michelle Dalli
Reviews
"I'm not scared of rabbit surgery anymore"
"David Vella makes it seem so easy, and the tutors really care about helping you to get it right"
"Never thought about an ear ablation in rabbits before..."
Canine Sports Med and Rehabilitation Workshop
Feb 11th - 13th 2016
Canine Sports Medicine is a vast field that covers a wide range of disciplines. A significant number of pet owners generate some form of income from their animals and a moderately successful breeding dog can cost an owner over a million dollars to maintain and promote. Providing services in this field offers impressive opportunities to practice high quality care, work with educated owners who have significant financial and time investment in their dogs, and increase the success rate of healthy patients in your hospital or clinic. This workshop is a rare opportunity in Australia to learn from the world’s best and is open to Veterinarians and Physiotherapists. Places are very limited!
Click here to register >> https://www.regonline.com.au/woundmanagement2015
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What you reviewed
- Canine Anatomy and Assessing Fitness
- Gait Abnormalities
- Lameness Exams
What you learnt
- Conditioning Exercise Programs
- Core, Strength and Endurance Training
- Athletic Retraining Programs
- And Much Much More...
Education Leaders
Prof. Christine Zink
DVM, PhD, DACVP, DACVSMR
Dr. Janet B. Van Dyke
DVM, DACVSMR, CCRT, CEO
Reviews
I learned so much about canine sports and now feel safe discussing sports med. with my agility clients. I feel more competent! This class is an invaluable asset to my CCRT training. I feel much (infinitely) better prepared to implement home exercise programs in my athletes and my geriatrics.
- Ilana Strubel, DVM, CVSMT
Fix the Face Workshop
Nov 13th - 14th 2015
When is surgery indicated? Which surgical technique is appropriate? How to avoid complications regularly encountered in general practice. Surgical conditions of the head and neck present a challenge to most veterinarians, yet more and more of our patients need this care. Develop your skills in an intimate and supportive environment with specialist tutors and feel confident approaching these cases in practice. Covering multiple procedures in 2-days will enable you to start these procedures on immediately returning to your hospital. This workshop will help you improve your techniques and may be a useful adjunct to preparations for membership examinations.
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What you reviewed
- Anatomy of vital and redundant respiratory structures
- Anatomy of the ear and viborgs triangle
- Principals of soft tissue surgery
- Instrument handling and appropriate use
What you learnt
- Soft palate resection
- Everted saccule excision
- Tonsillectomy
- Stenotic nares augmentation
- Tracheostomy
- Pharyngostomy
- Vertical ear canal surgery
- Total ear canal ablation
Reviews
"Fun & technical, good easy practical tips"- James Crowley
Safe Animal Behaviour & Handling Workshop 2015
Nov 6th - 7th 2015
If you work in a vet clinic you need to attend this workshop. Work place health and safety is a requirement and responsibility for us all. Our careers are built on sustaining the health and safety of our patients.
This workshop looks at the environment we perform tasks in, identifies animals which are hazardous, provides advice for care of them and addresses management strategies within the workplace and for the patient that promotes a healthier happier experience for everyone at work and flows into the patients home.
BOOK NOW! Places limited
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What you reviewed
- Canine communication
- Social systems and hierarchies
- What is anxiety
- What is a training problem
- Investigation and management of urination complaints
- Perceptions of aggression
- Identifying animals that present a risk to work place safety
- Appropriate sedative use
What you learnt
- Identifying learning deficits in patients
- Application of learning theory
- Investigation and management of phobia
- Managing aggression in animals
- Identifying environmental stress risers
- Managing hazardous patients
- Teaching children to train pets
- Using protective handling equipment effectively
- Client communication with respect to drug use
- Aggressive rabbit management
Education Leaders
Dr Tracey Henderson
Tracy Bache
Reviews
It's changed my world! - Allison Robinson
Abdominal Ultrasound Workshop 2015
Oct 24th - 25th 2015
Proficiency in ultrasound takes practice. This workshop will give you the foundations to do more in the hospital for your patients. A great machine can only be effective if the user
knows how to use it. Learn from the specialists, and develop your abilities in this two-day workshop so you can discover what your ultrasound equipment is capable of.
Missed out on this workshop? Join the waitlist for the next one here
What you reviewed
- Ultrasound Mechanics
- Relative Anatomy
- Full Left Side Scan
- Full Right Side Scan
What you learnt
- Liver and Biliary Tract Ultrasound
- Spleen and GIT Examination
- To find the Adrenal Glands
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Genitourinary Ultrasound
- Pancreas and Lymph Node Imaging
- Clinical Normals and Abnormalities
- Better Clinical Decision Making
Education Leaders
Dr Sarah Davies
Dr Natalie Webster
Reviews
"They were both absolutely brilliant, approachable and patiently informative. Presentations were well organised and concise. Managed their theme between demonstration groups well" Anna Sinnott
"Feel more confident with the diagnostic imaging. Thoroughly enjoyed discussion of other imaging modalities -i.e. RADs + CT" Mark Cola
"Great Ultrasound Course 12/10 stars" Nicholas Sygrove
TTA and Stifle Surgery Wagga
Oct 17th - 18th 2015
Tibial Tuberosity Advancement is the technique choice worldwide for many veterinarians treating cruciate disease in all sizes of dogs. Providing a modern approach to cruciate disease will increase practice profits and maximise patient health.
Develop skills in this workshop that are immediately applicable to general practice. If you value the return on your CE investments then this is the course for you! VetPrac is providing Australian Veterinarians with an exclusive opportunity to develop and practice modern and established techniques in cruciate repair. With unprecedented access to elite surgical training equipment, you will have the chance to practice techniques, advance your skills and help your patients better than before.
Classes are intimate, providing the ideal environment for building confidence in your techniques.
Don't miss it!
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Missed out on this workshop? Join the waitlist for the next one here
What you reviewed
- Stifle Anatomy
- Imaging the Stifle
- Meniscal Examination
What you learnt
- Calculating the Tibial Plateau Angle
- Extra capsular repair with crimps
- TTA Theory
- TTA Surgery
- Patella Stabilisation Techniques
- Client Advice
Reviews
"Since doing the workshop 3 years ago I have performed over 70 procedures. Its more than paid for itself"
" I can't believe I can see the meniscus! Never really seen it before - AWESOME"
"A great balance, and a chance to really think about the stifle, thank you"
TTA and Stifle Surgery Gatton
Oct 9th - 10th 2015
Tibial Tuberosity Advancement is the technique choice worldwide for many veterinarians treating cruciate disease in all sizes of dogs. Providing a modern approach to cruciate disease will increase practice profits and maximise patient health.
Develop skills in this workshop that are immediately applicable to general practice. If you value the return on your CE investments then this is the course for you! VetPrac is providing Australian Veterinarians with an exclusive opportunity to develop and practice modern and established techniques in cruciate repair. With unprecedented access to elite surgical training equipment, you will have the chance to practice techniques, advance your skills and help your patients better than before.
Classes are intimate, providing the ideal environment for building confidence in your techniques.
Don't miss it!
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Missed out on this workshop? Join the waitlist for the next one here
What you reviewed
- Stifle Anatomy
- Imaging the Stifle
- Meniscal Examination
What you learnt
- Calculating the Tibial Plateau Angle
- Extra capsular repair with crimps
- TTA Theory
- TTA Surgery
- Patella Stabilisation Techniques
- Client Advice
Reviews
"The TTA workshop was one of the best things I ever did for my business"
"Like everything, there's a learning curve - this will be a good chance to troubleshoot ideas with the specialists"
Wound Management Workshop 2014
Aug 28th - 29th 2015
The original and still the best!
Under the guidance of Australia's finest soft tissue surgical specialists you will gain skills in wound management, suture placement and tying, advancement flaps, pedicle flaps and oncologist surgery.
Often imitated, but never duplicated this is the workshop for any veterinarian that does soft tissue surgery.
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What you reviewed
- How wounds heal
- suture technique
What you learnt
- Suture patterns
- wound care product use
- Z,Y plasty
- advancement flaps
- rotation flaps
- pedicle flaps
- musculocutaneous flaps
Reviews
Its the most fundamental and comprehensive workshop I've ever done
Equine Nerve Blocks and Lameness Workshop
Aug 1st - 2nd 2015
When a horse becomes lame, identifying the exact site of injury can be challenging. A solid understanding of the anatomy of the limb and clinical methods to identify the source of pain are the core of a successful lameness examination.
Perform at your best and gain client confidence after attending this nerve blocks and lameness workshop. If you are a new vet, a mixed practitioner, an equine vet or coming back after a sabbatical and want to improve your lameness repertoire, then this is the workshop for you. Our educators are supportive and know what its like to be in the field diagnosing lameness. They look forward to taking the time to break the process down, share their experiences and help you improve your ability to deal with lameness. We aim to give you skills and confidence to help you day to day with lameness investigation and diagnosis.
"First do it well, then do it fast"
"I've just come back after 3yrs raising my daughter. This is exactly the training I'm looking for"
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What you reviewed
- Anatomy of the Limbs
- Local Anaesthetics
- Radiology
What you learnt
- Five forelimb nerve blocks
- Seven intra-articular injection sites
- Radiographic assessment
- Treatment choices
- Seven intra-articular injections for the hindlimb
- Navicular Disease
- Juvenile Lameness Causes
- When its not lameness...
Reviews
"1. The 3 specialists on this course were really wonderful, patient, friendly, extremely knowledgeable, and generously imparted great practical tips that translate directly into everyday general practice use. Thank you Craig, Sue & Lance, very much."
Andi Pilkington, Perineal Surgery Workshop
"I have more confidence in obturator roll up + ureterostomies which is why I attended the course"
Erin Kefford, Perineal Surgery Workshop
"So thanks for the fantastic course, it has given me the confidence to extend my orthopedic skills so much further than I could have hoped for!"
Anon, Old Mill Veterinary Surgery in Dayboro, QLD
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Dental Radiology for Easy Extractions
Jun 12th - 13th 2015
Dissatisfaction and discouragement is caused by lack of vision.
Make dental procedures easier by being able to see what you are treating below the gumline.
This workshop offers a positive approach to veterinary dentistry that will contribute to a calmer and less painful dental protocol in your hospital.
* This 1 day workshop is running on the 12 & 13 of June
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What you reviewed
- Dental Anatomy
- Radiography Principals
What you learnt
- How to read the images
- Top diagnoses with radiographs
- To separate out crowded teeth on the image
Education Leaders
Dr Christine Hawke
Reviews
Just the kick start we needed to decide if using xray for dentals was worth it...
Orthopaedics: External Fixation Workshop
May 8th - 9th 2015
A thorough understanding of the biomechanical principles of external fixation is useful for all orthopedic surgeons as most will have to occasionally mount a fixator throughout their career. A bone or joint can be stabilised relatively easily and the patients care can be managed without considerable cost. Learning how to avoid damage to vital structures, allow access to the area of injury, and meet the mechanical demands of the patient and the injury, can be challenging. This workshop will bridge the gap between learning and doing. Book now.
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What you reviewed
- Decision making in fracture repair
- Diagnostics and planning fracture repair
- Equipment
- Constructing a simple ESF
- The advantages and disadvantages of acrylic fixation
- Post-op care and destabilisation
What you learnt
- Lag screws and tension band wires
- Constructing combinations of ESF and ISF
- Fracture repair of the axial skeleton
- Mandibular fracture repair
- Managing complications
Education Leaders
Dr Penny TisdallDR. AARON MOLES BVSc BSc (Vet) MANZCVS Dip ECVS
DR. ARANA PARSLOW BVSc (Hons), BSc(Vet), MANZCVS (Small animal surgery)
Reviews
'These courses are always so practical they are the only CPD which leads to genuine changes back at the practice' Philip Hutt
Educating Puppies – A Workshop for Vets and Nurses
May 2nd - 3rd 2015
We work in this profession to maintain the health and welfare of animals and support the experience of the human animal bond in the wider community.
This fundamental ethic which we live by is embodied in the nature of our work with juvenile animals and their carers. If you want patients that are easy to work with and clients that are on your side when their pets are sick, then start off on the right foot with an excellent training program to support everyone involved.
This workshop will make your life better. We promise.
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What you reviewed
- Concepts of learning and socialisation
- Reward based training
- Toilet Training
What you learnt
- Breed differences in body language and behaviour
- Tips on identifying aggression early
- Tips on identifying anxiety early
- Tips on identifying compulsions early
- Tips on running a successful and profitable puppy preschool
- Managing Puppy Problems in classes
- Managing People Problems in class
- Training appropriate mouthing and jumping
- Training appropriate barking
- Teaching food bowl ettiquette
- Preparation for separation
Education Leaders
Dr Tracey Henderson BSc BVMS MACVSc
Tracey Bache Certificate IV in Companion Animal Training
Reviews
"By setting aside time to develop these techniques, the veterinary team is able to prepare and positively effect the relationship and owner has with their pet. I can't think of any more important task we perform in practice than that" Dr Ilana Mendels
Abdominal Ultrasound Workshop 2014
Apr 17th - 18th 2015
Proficiency in ultrasound takes practice. This workshop will give you the foundations to do more in the hospital for your patients. A great machine can only be effective if the user
knows how to use it. Learn from the specialists, and develop your abilities in this two-day workshop so you can discover what your ultrasound equipment is capable of.
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What you reviewed
- Ultrasound Mechanics
- Relative Anatomy
- Full Left Side Scan
- Full Right Side Scan
What you learnt
- Liver and Biliary Tract Ultrasound
- Spleen and GIT Examination
- To find the Adrenal Glands
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Genitourinary Ultrasound
- Pancreas and Lymph Node Imaging
- Clinical Normals and Abnormalities
- Better Clinical Decision Making
Education Leaders
Dr Sarah Davies
Dr Natalie Webster
Reviews
"They were both absolutely brilliant, approachable and patiently informative. Presentations were well organised and concise. Managed their theme between demonstration groups well" Anna Sinnott
"Feel more confident with the diagnostic imaging. Thoroughly enjoyed discussion of other imaging modalities -i.e. RADs + CT" Mark Cola
"Great Ultrasound Course 12/10 stars" Nicholas Sygrove
Equine Dentistry 2013
Feb 26th - 28th 2015
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Spend 2-3 days interacting with specialists and experts in equine dentistry. Gain skills that will be used immediately for the health of your patients. Offer clients a higher level of care, so their animals perform more effectively.
This is a great workshop for all general equine vets, who offer a complete health care service for their clients.
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What you reviewed
- Dental Anatomy
- Charting
- Sedation Techniques
- Common Pathology
- Instruments Available
What you learnt
- Local Anaesthesia tips
- Power tool use
- Diastemas
- Digital Radiology
- Geriatric Dentistry
- Extractions
Reviews
"I wanted to come and review my techniques, as I've been in practice for a while. This was exactly what I needed. I'll be expecting a high ROI from this. Really useful" Andrew Dunn
"It was good to sit with colleagues and discuss cases and methods. As a new grad, sometimes its hard in the field without support" Anon
"A fantastic course, informative + fun - nice to have speakers who have also made mistakes + are happy to talk about them!!" Lynsey McIlwaine
Hips in Practice 2015
Feb 20th - 21st 2015
Surgical conditions of the hip are common. Early intervention, along with good management can make the life of your patients healthier and less painful. Being sure you have the best technique to approach and operate in the coxofemoral joint is integral to good practice.
Spend two full days with specialists and explore the multiple ways you can build your skills and your patients quality of life.
This workshop is designed for veterinarians who want to offer a comprehensive health care program for the lifespan of the animals they care for. Surgical conditions of the hip are important and most are manageable in general practice.
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What you reviewed
- Anatomy of the Hip
- Surgical Approach to the Hip, Femur, Ileum
- Femoral Head Osteotomy
- Radiographic Interpretation and assessment of hip diseases
What you learnt
- Juvenile Pubic Symphisis
- Indications for DPO/TPO
- Hip Denervation
- Femoral Head and Neck Fractures
- Toggle Placement
- Joint Capsule Repair
- In Practice Profit Building Programs
- Pelvic Fracture Repairs
Education Leaders
DR JACOB MICHELSENReviews
"Very relevant for general practitioners"
"Will provide a strong basis for implementing a hip dysplasia education, screening & treatment program within the clinic"
"I come to a course like this to gain hands on skills for non-specialists surgeries that are relevant in practice and easy to implement. This course was very useful, very hands on."
Practical Ophthalmology 2013
Feb 12th - 13th 2015
A sold out workshop in 2010, 2012 & 2013 Book NOW
The Practical Ophthalmology Workshop gives you the time and training to put knowledge into practice. Join us for 2-Full Days in close contact with three of Australia's best Veterinary Ophthalmic specialists and access to superb equipment such as tonometers, loupes and quality surgical equipment. Previous attendees described this workshop as "the best thing I ever did"
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What you reviewed
- Ocular Anatomy
- Ophthalmic Examinations
What you learnt
- Entropion and Ectropion Surgery
- Cherry Eye Repair Techniques
- Managing Eye- Lid Masses
- Surgery of the Conjunctiva and Cornea
- Surgery with Loupes
- Advanced Suture Techniques for the Eye
- Globe Excision Methods
Reviews
With a focus on individualised, tuition and developing skills which will increase your confidence and productivity in practice, this workshop is a vital resource for personal and professional growth. To reserve a place call now 0414 581 600
Anxiety and Behaviour Boost
Feb 11th - 11th 2015
We all want to do whats best for our patients, but with consults waiting and bosses expectations high, it can sometimes feel overwhelming to think about the complexities of a behaviour consult or how the animals we treat are feeling. Ideally, we all want to work in a low-stress environment, and our patients benefit from coming into a low-stress handling clinic.
Can you identify the high stress situations for animals?
Can you identify the problem behaviours vs anxiety animals? And if so, do
you have a plan to manage it?
Maybe you do what’s common - ignore it, press on. It will be just as bad if not worse, at the next visit.
This practical meeting, gives you an alternative option. Recognize your patients needs, create something different and offer something better to build a more successful practice.
Open to Vets and Senior Nurses - Book Now!
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What you reviewed
- Motivation for different species
- Indicators of Stress
What you learnt
- Learning Theory and Brain Function
- The difference between a behaviour disease and problem
- The right drugs to use when
- helping common cat problems
- helping common dog problems
Education Leaders
Dr Tracey Henderson and Tracy Bache
Reviews
"Excellent! I would highly recommend to anyone!" - Brigid Banas
Practical Skills Bootcamp
Feb 5th - 7th 2015
Feel unsure about some of the things you are expected to do in practice? Then this is the workshop you need to attend.
Get your brain and your hands working together as you make decisions, discuss ideas and develop skills under the guidance of demanding and nurturing educators that want to see you succeed in the workplace.
Sometimes we all need a kickstart to remind ourselves, we can do what we've been trained for. THIS IS IT!
Along with the science and surgical skills you will be invited to meditation and communication sessions. All meals are included and the intimate group size ensures a friendly, supportive learning space.
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What you reviewed
- The Basics
What you learnt
- Heaps - See the Brochure
Education Leaders
Dr Tania BanksProfessor Glenn EdwardsDr Ellie Leister, Dr Christine Hawke
Supported by: Dr Peter Young, Dr Angela See, Dr Adrian Simon, Dr Vicky Saye, Dr Tara Cashman, Dr Winston Oakes
Reviews
"VetPrac goes further than any other education organiser when considering the delegates, everything seems to revolve around making the learning easy, and fun" Tracey Henderson - Educator
"I can extract a pre-molar in under 15min now" Angela Phillips - Stanmore
"I can remove a spleen in half the time, without ligating all those vessels?" Nicky Goldberg - Double Bay
"I never realised most people need to put a cat in dorsal to catheterise the urethra, I have a trick for ventral positioning... there are so many tips I'm looking forward to teaching!" Ellie Leister - Emergency educator
AAVDI Annual Conference 2014
Nov 1st - 2nd 2014
If you use X-ray or ultrasound in practice and see patients with cardiothoracic disease then this 2 day conference focusing on diagnostics will help you.
With the latest information and the most practical tips, you can improve your clinical diagnostic skills quickly. Specialists and special interest vets will brush
shoulders with general practitioners to share ideas in imaging this November
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What you reviewed
- Cardiothoracic Anatomy
- Feline Cardiology
- Coughing and Cardiac Disease
- Pericardial Effusions
What you learnt
- Cardiogenic Pulmonary Oedema
- Benefits of In house echocardiography
- Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia
- Non-cardiogenic coughing
- Congestive Heart Failure diagnostics
- Pulmonary Hypertension
Education Leaders
Dr Richard WoolleyDr Belinda Hopper, Dr Zoe Lenard, Dr Richard Churcher, Dr Sarah Davies, Dr Mariano Makara And More....
Reviews
"There is something here for general practitioners, members and specialists. Its a great chance for like-minded professionals to get together. And the free entry to the museum will be great for the kids!" Dr Natalie Webster
Suturing Pop-Up – Filling: Book NOW!
Oct 31st - 31st 2014
Are you 100% happy with your wound closure?
Don't you wish you could just sit down with a specialist for a few hours and work out how your hands perform with different materials?
Did you know there are different needles AND different suture types?
How good are your hand ties?
If you have 4 hours for your self-development, then this is a workshop you wont regret.
Take some time and develop yourself, so that closing a wound can be as fun as creating one.
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What you reviewed
- Wound Types
- Common suture methds
What you learnt
- Modern suture materials
- Choosing the right needle
- Choosing the right suture
- Different suture methods
Education Leaders
Dr Andrew Marchevsky BVSc(Hons) MVS FACVS
Reviews
In some specialists hospitals there is a wound closure team that come in after the oncology surgery... I wish we had that in general practice...
Perineal and Urogenital Surgery Workshop
Aug 8th - 9th 2014
Unblock a cat, whip out some anal sacs, remove a massive tumour and do a skin flap, biopsy a kidney, remove some bladder stones and create a urethrostomy... sound like a regular week in surgery? It could be....
This workshop covers everything you need to know about the back end of our job and will help you do it better.
Led by the famous Australian Specialist Dr Craig Bailey (voted the nicest specialist in the country), and supported by mobile specialist Dr Sue Gibbons (one of the funniest) and University Educator Dr Lance Wilson (who is well... you'll see) - this workshop is All Australian!
Practice soft tissue handling skills which will leave your patients healthier and offer your clients a more permanent option for care of some very frustrating conditions. There's a reason why this workshop is being run for the 3rd time - Its the best!
Plus - dinner is included for Friday night... YUM!
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What you reviewed
- Soft Tissue Handling Skills
- Surgical Conditions of the Urogential Tract
- Surgery of the Bladder
What you learnt
- Oncologic Surgery of the Perineal Region
- Anal Sacculectomy - 2 methods
- Perineal Hernia Repair
- Perineal and prescrotal Urethrostomy
- Surgery of the Kidney and Ureters
Reviews
"I've been to conferences and seminars since I graduated 10yrs ago, and I can honestly say this is the best thing I ever did for my professional growth and confidence" Deepa Gopinath BVSc MACVSc- Gladesville Veterinary Hospital
Circular and Hybrid Fixation – Advanced Orthopaedics
Jul 24th - 26th 2014
Take some time out from surgical practice to attend to mastering your skills.
Even if you're a specialist or resident who spends time with Professor Dan Lewis in the US this is the chance to practice in detail the techniques everyone admires. This is an advanced workshop for specialists. Take the risk out of your first time, or build on already established knowledge in a relaxed space with colleagues.
Techniques that require advanced skill and experience are only mastered in workshops. Make sure your methods are ideal before working on a patient. Troubleshoot any orthopaedic concerns with colleagues. Never before offered in Australia and usually requiring overseas travel to attain, VetPrac is excited to bring this opportunity to our region for our specialists, so patients have more options for care. We are proud to be lifting the standard of services offered in this region.
Supported by Training Partners IMEX, Merial, APEX and BBraun this workshop will be a highlight of 2014 for any orthopaedic surgeon who wants to take the next step in surgical care.
Open only to specialists and residents; surgeons with special consideration will be admitted with a supporting letter from a registered specialist surgeon.
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What you reviewed
- Components of Hybrid Fixation Devices
- Circular Frame Construction
- Biomechanics
- Fracture Management with Hybrid Fixation
- Postoperative Management & Complications
What you learnt
- Repairing Fractures of the Tibia
- Repairing Fractures of the Humerus
- Repairing Fractures of the Femur
- Bone Transport
- Limb Salvage
- Angular Corrections using Hybrid Constructs
- Antebrachial Length Discrepancies & Elbow Incongruency
- Hinged Circular Constructs
- Trans-articular Stabilization & Arthrodeses
- Innovative Circular & Hybrid Applications
Reviews
"VetPrac puts on one of the best education weekends I've ever attended. There are few places in the world you can visit and feel really taken care of, while learning. VetPrac makes sure that what you want to achieve in practice is able to be practiced and discussed. Its great." Dr Angela Phillips
Confident Communications
Jul 2nd - 2nd 2014
How do you get your message across to your clients?
Do you sometimes walk out of the consult room shaking your head?
Have you ever thought that there might be a better way to do it, but you just dont know where to start?
Spend three hours a week for six weeks with us and develop the skills that will help you to understand the objectives of your clients and negotiate the needs of your patients better. See how it impacts your career and your professional relationships week by week.
Dr Ilana Mendels is known across Sydney for her ability to work well in difficult situations with clients. Find out how she does it, in this workshop.
"To become a veterinarian many of us spent years with our heads in books. We are shy, dedicated and passionate people. In our youth we avoided difficult conversations, and now we have to have them every day. Our ability to do a good job and show a client the extent of our capacity to help their animals is based on how we communicate this to them. Every mentee I have ever worked with has benefited from the skills in this workshop. every client I have ever met appreciates my ability to communicate with them. Practice is far more pleasant when the client is on-side. This is a workshop for anyone who want to thrive in practice" Ilana
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What you reviewed
- Listening
- Processing what you hear
- Responding
- Speaking thoughts and feelings outloud
What you learnt
- Speaking and Listening Simultaneously
- Awareness of stress in a situation
- How breathing effects composure and voice
- Thinking from someone elses perspective
- To free yourself from stressful situations
Education Leaders
Mr Christopher Tomkinson
Reviews
"1. The 3 specialists on this course were really wonderful, patient, friendly, extremely knowledgeable, and generously imparted great practical tips that translate directly into everyday general practice use. Thank you Craig, Sue & Lance, very much."
Andi Pilkington, Perineal Surgery Workshop
"2. The 3 specialists on this course were really wonderful, patient, friendly, extremely knowledgeable, and generously imparted great practical tips that translate directly into everyday general practice use. Thank you Craig, Sue & Lance, very much."
Andi Pilkington2, Perineal Surgery Workshop2
Rabbit Surgery and Dentistry
Jun 21st - 22nd 2014
Sold out 2 years in a row, this is the workshop for small animal veterinarians working in urban areas. Rabbits are the fastest growing pet population in Australia and approaching medical and surgical conditions of this species requires additional skills not often mastered at university.
Supported by 3 of the most energetic and intelligent vets in Australia, this workshop will open up new possibilities for your hospital services.
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What you reviewed
- Rabbit Husbandry
- Nutrition
- Physical Examination Techniques
What you learnt
- Clinical Techniques
- Common Surgical Procedures
- Intubation
- Emergency Procedures
- Ear surgery
Education Leaders
Dr David Vella
Dr Narelle Walter
Dr Michelle Bingley
Reviews
"I'm not scared of rabbit surgery anymore"
"David Vella makes it seem so easy, and the tutors really care about helping you to get it right"
"Never thought about an ear ablation in rabbits before..."
Pop-up Day Seminar Dental Radiology
Mar 1st - 1st 2014
Everyone is talking about Dental Radiology but what's really involved and what do you have to invest to make it worth having.
Spend half a day with the experts and the equipment and decide for yourself if its worth the expense, time and effort for your practice.
Includes lunch and great company!
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What you reviewed
- Radiographic Interpretation of the Mouth
- Your Own Approach to Decision Making
What you learnt
- Dental Disease Below the Gum Line
- How the Machines Work
- How to Take Good Dental Radiographs Easily
Education Leaders
Dr Christine Hawke BVSc(Hon) MANZCVSc
Reviews
"The Dentistry Workshop with VetPrac was the Best Thing I've done in ages. I just thought it was awesome. And now... I use my machine all the time" Angela Phillips Sydney Animal Hospitals - Inner West, Sydney
TTA and Stifle Surgery QLD
Feb 11th - 12th 2014
Cruciate disease is the most prevalent orthopaedic disease in companion animals. It is painful and debilitating to patients and an important part of the veterinary economy. Surgical procedures of the stifle are performed commonly in practice and you will benefit from participating in this workshop.
Develop skills immediately applicable to daily practice. Build confidence in surgical techniques and spend time with specialists and colleagues discussing the nuances of managing this challenging disease process.
Over 300 veterinarians in Australia and New Zealand have participated so far and everyone surveyed found it useful, applicable and worth it.
This year an advanced workshop will also be run for veterinarians already doing TTA procedures in practice. Please see TTA Wagga, NSW link for details.
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What you reviewed
- Stifle Anatomy
- Imaging The Stifle
- Meniscal Examination
What you learnt
- Calculating the Tibial Plateau Angle
- Extra Capsular Repair Techniques with Crimps
- Tibial Tuberosity Theory
- Tibial Tuberosity Advancement Surgeries
- Patella Stabilisation Techniques
- Client Advice
Education Leaders
Dr Ray Rudd
Dr Bruce Smith
Dr Chris Tan
Reviews
"The Best Workshop I Have Ever Done" C. Boyce
"Immediately Applicable, Great Return on Investment" M.Doyle
"VetPrac just does it better than anyone else. You really feel taken care of. Like the whole education team is there to support and train us to be better." S. Smith
Echocardiography Workshop 2013
Nov 1st - 2nd 2013
Echocardiography can be used in practice to identify emergency cardiac conditions, and map the heart when audible abnormalities are detected. It is a useful tool in diagnostics and to follow the effectiveness of medical therapy. Echocardiography requires specific equipment and training. This workshop is designed to get you started. In this workshop
you will learn how to choose good equipment and use it properly, as well as measuring images and flow with Doppler using the best ultrasound equipment on the market.
Be supported by 3 specialist cardiologists in this very exclusive VetPrac learning opportunity.
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What you reviewed
- Anatomy of the Heart
- Common Cardiac Conditions
What you learnt
- Imaging the Heart with Ultrasound
- Use of Probes
- Use of Ultrasound Modes
- Improving image quality
- Taking normal cardiac measurements
- How to reduce artifacts
Reviews
"Loved It" Michael Linton Rose Bay Veterinary Clinic
Hips in Practice 2013
Oct 25th - 26th 2013
An entire service focused around assessment and management of CFJ disease can be highly profitable for your practice. Join this two day workshop which integrates the practical surgical skills with implementation techniques to grow a service for your clients.
Surgical Conditions of the Hip and Proximal Femur are common. Approach can be challenging and surgical treatment highly effective at managing pain and progression of disease.
This workshop is ideal for the general practitioner who wants to practice orthopaedic procedures and use them in the clinical setting as part of a preventative health care program, and treatment modality.
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What you reviewed
- Anatomy and Development of the Hips and Hind Limbs
- Surgical Considerations of orthopaedic procedures
What you learnt
- Updates on Hip Dysplasia
- How to perform a Juvenile Pubic Symphysis
- Strategies for Client Education and building profits around hip dysplasia
- Use of Toggles
Reviews
With a focus on individualised, tuition and developing skills which will increase your confidence and productivity in practice, this workshop is a vital resource for personal and professional growth. To reserve a place call now Phone 0414 581 600
Practical Cardiology
Oct 11th - 12th 2013
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What you reviewed
- There's more to heart disease than murmurs...Learn top tips from two of Australia's finest cardiology specialists in this dynamic practical setting. Starting with a greater understanding of phonology of the heart and building on other diagnostic tools such as ECG, and thoracic radiography, this workshop will guide you through common and complicated clinical conditions, to assist you care for patients in practice every day. This workshop also coincides with floriade and the 100yr anniversary of Canberra. Early bookings and accommodation arrangements are advised. It will be a top weekend!
- Heart sounds and their variations
- ECG theory
- Thoracic Radiography
What you learnt
- Review Heart Sounds and their variations
- Electric Stethescope use
- Differentiating Arrythmia’s and Murmers
- Review Thoracic Radiography
- Interpreting Thoracic Radiographs
- Review ECG Theory
- ECG interpretation
- Echocardiography
- Complicated cardiac disease management
Reviews
This is new workshop, created because you asked for it in our feedback. Come along and tell us what you think
Equine Dentistry for General Practitioners
May 15th - 16th 2013
Equine Dentistry for General Practitioners with Dr Rachel Stone, Dr Jamie Wearn & Dr Greg Suzon (each of these names link into people on the training partners page) February 8-10th, University of Queensland, Gatton - hyperlink new window to Gatton
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What you reviewed
- Heart sounds and their variations
- Thoracic Radiography
What you learnt
- ECG interpretation
Reviews
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