Local Nerve Blocks

With today’s increasingly complex surgeries, the spotlight is also on providing sufficient anaesthesia to relieve animal pain and suffering. Managing pain can be difficult at times and there has been corresponding improvement in drugs, equipment and techniques. Whilst local nerve blocks have been used for many years with great success in the human world, the veterinary world can now to benefit from the growth and knowledge in this field.
With our hands on practicals and up to date information, you will have the confidence to start providing high quality and cost-effective pain management for many cases. You can use local anaesthetic blocks in both forelimb and hindlimb orthopaedic procedures, and other procedures as well, and there are numerous advantages for your patients in clinical practice.
Do you struggle with…
- Maintaining stable anaesthetics for orthopaedic cases?
- Smooth recovery with adequate analgesia?
- Local Nerve block anatomy?
- Ultrasound guided Local block?
What if there was a way you could refresh your current knowledge and build up your skills in local nerve blocks to assist your patients through painful surgeries?
Through this two-day workshop you will not only have the opportunity to learn, develop and practice your skills around local nerve blocks but also be surrounded by three amazing educators who are specialists in their field. You will develop knowledge in anatomical landmarks and ultrasound identification of nerves. Gain confidence in your approach to nerve stimulation, procedures for drug administration and more. Plus, you’ll be putting all this into practice with our wet lab practical’s using quality instrumentation while surrounded by the support and knowledge that come for years of experience. Bring the best skills back to your patients.
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UP-TO-DATE TECHNIQUES FROM INDUSTRY LEADERS
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PRACTICAL WET LABS
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PROFESSIONAL AND ENJOYABLE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
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TAKE HOME NOTES
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SOCIAL DINNERS INCLUDED
What you will learn
You will revise :
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Pharmacology
- Nerve location
You will develop skills in :
- Identification of nerves
- Ultrasound guided drug administration
- Pharmacology and toxicology of local anaesthetic
- Anatomical landmarks and possible complications
- Electrolocation of peripheral nerves
Your Educators

Dr Fernando Taboada

Dr Luiz Santos

Dr Nicholas Cowling
What our participants say…
Great workshop. Learned a lot. Great and friendly tutors. Lots of patience.
A really well organised, relevant and practical approach to continuing education. Very well resourced with a great practical emphasis.
Great practical, hands on experience with perfect vet to instructor ratio to get the best out of two days of intensive learning.
Really Educational. Instantly applicable to practice. Stimulated my enthusiasm for work
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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