Fix the Face: Brachycephalic and Ear Surgery Workshop

When is surgery indicated and which surgical technique is appropriate? Surgical conditions of the head and neck present a challenge to most veterinarians yet more and more patients need this care due to the popularity of brachycephalic breeds. This workshop will help you improve your surgical techniques and is also a useful adjunct to preparations for membership examinations. Develop your skills in an intimate and supportive environment with specialist tutors and feel confident approaching these cases in practice.
Do you struggle with…
- How much should be removed to improve the nares opening?
- Confidence to perform soft palate surgery?
- Patients with persistent ear disease who seem to have been on every possible medication available with no positive outcome?
What if there was a way you could offer your brachycephalic patients the preventative care they didn’t know they needed?
With hours and hours in wet lab practicals, you’ll be fit and ready to offer more to your clients back in the clinic. Learn techniques around nares and saccule surgery. Perform your own folded flap or soft palate resection with specialist educators right by your side. Practice placing trach tubes, oesophagostomy tubes, performing TECA and bulla osteotomy. You can be sure your questions will be answered and you’ll feel more confident with your techniques.
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OVER 7 HOURS OF SIMULATED SURGICAL TIME
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NOTES AND MEALS INCLUDED
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SPECIALIST EDUCATORS
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MODERN SURGICAL METHODS
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FRIENDLY AND SOCIAL
What you will learn
You will revise :
- Anatomy of vital and redundant respiratory structures
- Anatomy of the ear and viborgs triangle
- Principals of soft tissue surgery
- Instrument handling and appropriate use
You will develop skills in :
- Soft palate resection
- Everted saccule excision
- Tonsillectomy
- Stenotic nares augmentation
- Tracheostomy
- Pharyngostomy
- Vertical ear canal surgery
- Total ear canal ablation
Workshop Schedule
A VETPRAC COURSE WILL PAY FOR ITSELF
LEARN IT
With the skills you gain at a VetPrac course, you can dramatically increase your income.
BILL IT
If you bill approximately $900 for a procedure practiced in this course, with just four procedures you’ll have paid for this course and increased revenue earnings for your clinic.
CLAIM IT
Plus, you may be able to claim some or all of the cost as professional development or a tax deduction.
Your Educators

Dr Charles Kuntz

Dr Kat Crosse

Dr Tania Banks

Dr Abbie Tipler
What our participants say…
“This was a well-targeted surgical workshop revising a series of procedures that can be done in general practice. Labs were great and lecture style enjoyable. Food and social events were really well organised, relaxed and made this a special event. Thank you.”
“This workshop was the most amazing CE I have attended. The people there and the knowledge presented just blew my mind! The prac sessions were great and very hands-on, which made learning for me so much easier.”
“Freakin brilliant. Even though I had done most of the procedures the amount of tips and tricks I got from the amazing instructors was invaluable.”
“Extremely practical application of theories taught. Loved Charles, Tania, Kat and Abbie’s awesome tips. I leant so many things over the past 3 days and can’t wait to put it into realife life practice.”
Your Questions Answered
What happens if I pay and then later can’t come?
As per our workshop terms & conditions, refunds are provided (if the cancellation is in writing) up to 45 days prior to the workshop. Cancellations made 45 days prior to the commencement of the workshop incur a 30% administration fee. Cancellations made 7 days prior to the commencement of the workshop are not refundable.
Can I pay off my registration fee?
Yes! We offer payment plans so registrants can pay off their fee easily. To request a payment plan, please contact [email protected].
What if I can’t attend because of COVID-19 border restrictions?
The terms & conditions will apply and you will have to make a decision 45 days prior to the workshop to receive a refund.
What happens if the workshop is cancelled?
If VetPrac cancels any workshops, you will be provided a full refund. However, VetPrac will not be responsible for any travel, accommodation or any other expenses incurred by you. If on-campus accommodation is organised by VetPrac, the cost of this accommodation will be forfeited.
Are there group discounts available?
Yes! If you are coming in a group of 2 or more, discounts are available. Please contact us directly to discuss groups discounts.
Still have questions? We’ve got answers.
Call 0409 743 100 or 0411 798 165
Still have questions? We’ve got answers.
Call 0409 743 100
or 0411 798 165
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