Centre for Veterinary Education

Masterclass in Locking Plates & Fracture Fixation with Chris Tan & Lucas Beierer. 🦴

Learn the principles of fracture repair and the crucial role of decision making in successful fracture fixation.

This workshop will cover the treatment of common long bone fractures in small animals, providing anatomical specimens to help participants master surgical approaches to long bones.

With a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application, this course aims to elevate participants' orthopaedic surgery skills and improve patient outcomes.

🐦 Early Bird expires 18th October 2024.

This course is ideal for veterinarians interested in orthopaedic surgery who are eager to start using locking plates for fracture fixation or wish to enhance their skills to achieve better outcomes in fracture repair.

cve.edu.au/locking-plates-and-fracture-fixation

‼️ SOLD OUT ‼️ Paws Under Pressure: An Emergency Medicine Conference has officially sold out in record time with 5 weeks to go.

To join the waitlist, email us at [email protected]

See you in Melbourne!

Immune-mediated disease - When the immune system goes haywire.

Discover the intricacies of the immune system and its related diseases in our engaging online course, led by Dr Tunbi Idowu. This course delves into the complex world of hypersensitivity reactions and their management, focusing on common immunosuppressive and immunomodulatory drugs used in veterinary practices.

This TimeOnline course will focus on three of the most common immune mediated diseases which we see in practice, namely immune mediated Haemolytic Anaemia, Polyarthritis, and Thrombocytopaenia and aims to help you confidently work up these tricky cases.

This course is designed to equip veterinarians with the skills and confidence to diagnose and treat complex immune-mediated diseases. Enrol now to enhance your expertise in veterinary immunology!

cve.edu.au/tol-immune-mediated-disease

Many veterinarians, when confronted with an avian patient, feel out of their depth and uncomfortable – perhaps feeling that their level of knowledge about these unique patients somehow makes them unqualified to approach them with confidence.

This course aims to not only provide veterinary staff with the information they need to work up an avian patient, but also to help them realise that it is simply an extension of the principles they have already been taught (and use every day) in the assessment of patients of (more orthodox) species.

Delivered online - start now!
5 CPD Points

https://cve.edu.au/Web/Continuing_Education/Registration/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=CSTOODAP23

Boost your surgical confidence with our Principles of Soft Tissue Surgery Workshop. 🩺

Are you a recent graduate, returning to practice after a break, or just looking to refresh your skills in soft tissue surgery? This course is designed for you!

💡 Gain valuable insights into selecting the right suture materials, wound dressings, and instrumentation for various procedures.
🧠 Learn techniques to enhance your surgical confidence and adopt a growth mindset.
🚨 Master strategies for handling challenging procedures and complications.

Combining theoretical knowledge with practical guidance, this comprehensive course aims to enhance participants' skills and confidence in soft tissue surgery.

📅 Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your surgical skills—enrol now!

cve.edu.au/soft-tissue-surgery

Read the Open Access September 2024 C&T eBook made possible by your generous colleagues. Online now!

cve.edu.au/control-and-therapy

Tomorrow night 7PM - FREE WebinarLIVE! 🐈

Diagnosing and treating jaundiced cats can be one of the toughest challenges in veterinary practice. But you don't have to face it alone!

Join Samantha Taylor, an RCVS-recognised specialist in Feline Medicine and tutor of the Centre for Veterinary Education’s Feline Medicine Distance Education Course, for an illuminating webinar. Gain valuable insights and practical strategies to approach jaundiced cats in primary care.

Don't miss this chance to learn from one of the field’s leading experts!

https://cve.edu.au/Web/Continuing_Education/Registration/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=CSWBLMY24

It’s all about collaboration!

We don’t remember ever coming across a cake recipe that didn’t require a mixing bowl! But Paul Whelan has managed it in his 'Whacky Cake: Who said smoko was just about eating cake!' recipe—which also imparts some philosophical wisdom.

Karen Teasdale loved it so much she has sent in her Ermine Icing recipe for the second Vet Cookbook. …cupcakes for grab-n-go efficiency,…the vet nurses can disappear into a sunny courtyard and escape work for a moment, whisked away on a cloud of ermine icing and chocolate cake heaven.🍫🍰

There’s still room for a few more recipes! Upload yours before midnight 18th September. https://cve.edu.au/vet-cookbook

Unlock the Secrets of Reptile Care with Dr Robert Johnson! 🦎

Are you ready to elevate your veterinary care for reptiles? Gain a deeper understanding of reptile husbandry, medicine, and surgery to treat these unique creatures with competence and confidence.

Many reptile disorders stem from suboptimal husbandry. That's why it's crucial to grasp reptilian biology and captive management to diagnose and treat them effectively.

This course covers everything from handling and sampling techniques to diagnostics, hospital care, anaesthesia, analgesia, and critical care. Plus, you'll learn about the most common diseases and injuries in captive reptiles, with insights into free-living animals as well!

Join Dr Robert Johnson, a seasoned expert who has dedicated much of his impressive career to reptile care. Discover what truly sets these fascinating animals apart.

Course Highlights:
- Handling and Sampling Techniques
- Diagnostics and Hospital Care
- Anaesthesia, Analgesia, and Critical Care
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Common Reptile Diseases and Injuries

Don't miss this chance to explore the intricate world of reptiles and enhance your veterinary practice! cve.edu.au/tol-reptile-medicine

Final places are selling fast - secure your spot!

🐾 Paws Under Pressure: An Emergency Medicine Conference
🗓️ Monday 21 – Wednesday 23 October 2024 | 20 CPD Points
🏛️ Venue: State Library Victoria
🎤 Speakers: Dominic Barfield (RVC), Kate Hopper (UC Davis) and local experts Merrin Hicks and Sam Long.

Enrol now cve.edu.au/pawsunderpressure

Explore the critical link between animal cruelty and interpersonal violence with Animal Forensics: Cruelty & Interpersonal Violence TimeOnline, delivered in partnership with The University of Florida.

Led by forensic experts Jason H. Byrd and Susan Underkoffler, this course covers the history, legal framework, and societal impacts of animal maltreatment and human aggression. Gain the knowledge and tools needed to effectively address cases of cruelty and violence in your community.

Interested in more? Bundle this course with Crime Scene Processing and Non-Accidental Injury for a 25% discount on total fees.

Enrol today and make a difference through informed action.

https://cve.edu.au/tol-cruelty-and-interpersonal-violence

Two weeks ago, we wrapped up our much-anticipated new VPOCUS Workshop, and it was a whole lot of fun! 🎉

Participants were immersed in two days of hands-on experience with phantom models, live dogs, and cadavers.

A HUGE thank you to our amazing group of facilitators:
Dr. Soren Boysen - University of Calgary
Dr. Pamela Manning - University of Sydney & SASH
Dr. Mark Haworth - Animal Referral Hospital
Dr. Joanna Aitken - University of Melbourne
Dr. Ivayla Yozova - Massey University

Your expertise and dedication made this workshop a resounding success! 🙌

We also want to give a special shoutout to our sponsor, Radincon - Specialist Medical Imaging
and especially Jim, for providing the ultrasound machines used throughout the workshop and invaluable guidance to our participants. Your support made all the difference.

Stay tuned for more exciting workshops and events coming your way!

Congrats to our early bird winners for Paws Under Pressure: An Emergency Medicine Conference! 👏

We're excited to announce our lucky draw winners who snapped up some incredible prizes for registering at early bird rates.

Our first prize winner, Elianne Deer (pictured) has scored a $500 fine dining experience at the delightful Gimlet (happily sampled by Lis and Nicala at the CVE to get the stamp of approval)! 🍸✨

Congrats also to Bridie Brosnan for winning their choice of top latex pillow worth $200 and Meera Chelliah who receives a new Rocketbook Pro Digital valued at $89.95. 🥳

Due to popular demand, we've added an extra 15 spots to the conference. Secure one of the final places now! 🔒

See you all in Melbourne for Paws Under Pressure - it's shaping up to be a big one! 🐾

The CVE Continuing Education Scholarship is here!

Commencing in 2025—as the CVE celebrates its 60th anniversary—this initiative underscores our enduring commitment to advancing veterinary knowledge and practice.

Funded by the CVE, the scholarship aims to support dedicated veterinarians in their pursuit of professional growth. It recognises and rewards CVE members who have maintained continuous membership for the last three consecutive years at the point of application.

This scholarship’s ultimate goal is to empower veterinarians to achieve excellence, ensuring they remain at the forefront of veterinary medicine and continue to provide the highest standard of care to their patients.

Applications will open Monday, 30 September 2024. Head to the CVE website to check your eligibility. https://cve.edu.au/scholarship

Develop an ordered and logical approach to imaging and evaluation of the abdomen.

Diagnostic Imaging: Abdominal Distance Education focuses on a radiographic approach to abdominal imaging but will be supplemented with discussion of other imaging modalities. The usefulness of ultrasonography will be explored for imaging abdominal viscera and, where relevant, the application of other diagnostic tools such as computer tomography (CT) will be discussed and demonstrated.

Develop an ordered approach to imaging the vomiting dog or cat and gain an appreciation for the imaging appearances of common abdominal diseases. Dogs and cats are discussed with tutor-written notes, case studies, self-assessed quizzes and individual feedback enhancing the application of your learning.

Make the most of the online forum to ask questions and share cases. Enrol now: cve.edu.au/de-abdominal-imaging

Today is your last chance to enrol in Paws Under Pressure: An Emergency Medicine Conference at early bird prices! 90% of places are full!

Not a CVE Member? Join to save $540, $1,180 or $1,350 on conference pricing.

🗓️ 21-23 October 2024
🏛️ State Library Victoria
🎤 Dominic Barfield, Kate Hopper, Merrin Hicks & Sam Long

Last chance early bird: cve.edu.au/pawsunderpressure

Tomorrow night - FREE WebinarLIVE! with Dominic Barfield! 👩‍💻

10 Tips for Critical Cases.🚨 This live and interactive session will provide valuable insights and practical tips for handling critical veterinary cases, leveraging Dr Barfield’s extensive experience in the Emergency Room and ICU.

Dom will focus on practical first principles approach to managing your sick patients and how you can evaluate and channel your resources to maximise positive outcomes for your patients. Unlike the Olympics the 10 tips aren’t ranked, they are all gold!🏅

This presentation will also serve as a primer for our upcoming Paws Under Pressure Emergency Medicine Conference in Melbourne where Dom will be speaking alongside his colleagues Dr Kate Hopper, Dr Merrin Hicks & Dr Sam Long.

🕖 7:00 PM AEST
💻 Delivered online
🏆 1 CPD Point
🎟️ Free for everyone

Register: cve.edu.au/WL-10Tips-Critical-Cases

14th Robert Dixon Animal Welfare Symposium
Can Animal Slaughter be Truly Humane and How Do We Get There?
Virtual Event | 2 CPD Points
Wednesday, 21 August 2024 | 2 - 4pm

The Sydney School of Veterinary Science are pleased to announce this year's theme for our much-anticipated annual animal welfare seminar: 'Can Animal Slaughter be Truly Humane and How Do We Get There?' This pressing and pertinent topic will be explored through an in-depth panel discussion featuring renowned experts in the field of veterinary science, animal welfare, and industry practices.

As we continue to seek improvements in animal welfare, this seminar aims to foster meaningful dialogue on the feasibility of humane slaughter and the steps necessary to achieve it. Our panellists will provide insights into current practices, innovations in humane methods, and ethical considerations, engaging with the audience to explore practical solutions and future directions.

Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, 21 August 2024
Time: 2 – 4pm (AEST)
Location: Online

This seminar is ideal for veterinarians, animal welfare scientists and advocates, industry stakeholders, and anyone interested in the ethical considerations and practicalities of animal slaughter. Join us for a thought-provoking session that promises to deepen understanding and encourage action towards more humane practices.

Registration is free but required. Secure your spot today and be part of a critical conversation that could shape the future of animal welfare.

For more information and to register, please visit: cve.edu.au/robert-dixon-14th

We look forward to welcoming you to an enlightening discussion!

Can you spare a moment to assist DVM student, Wendy Lin, before this survey closes?

Wendy is conducting a survey on the implementation of and barriers to music therapy in Australian veterinary hospitals.

A note from Wendy:
There is literary evidence supporting the use of classical music to reduce stress in clinical settings, in both animals and humans. However, in my personal experience and what I've heard from my peers, not many vet clinics seem to implement this type of 'music therapy'. No study has been conducted on this topic either. Thus, my survey aims to investigate the prevalence of music therapy* implementation across Australian veterinary hospitals, as well as factors that may motivate or deter veterinarians from using music therapy at their workplace.

*For the purpose of this survey, 'music therapy' is defined as the use of classical music with the intention of decreasing stress in animal patients.

Take the survey! Survey closes end of August. https://redcap.sydney.edu.au/surveys/?s=EJ3WY7DAE8PMNTHW

This weekend! Thanks to everyone who registered in record time to our SOLD OUT VPOCUS Workshop. 🎉

We are pleased to be welcoming an incredible line up of facilitators to this workshop:
Dr Soren Boysen - University of Calgary
Dr Pamela Manning - University of Sydney & SASH
Dr Mark Howarth - Animal Referral Hospital
Dr Joanna Aitken - University of Melbourne
Dr Ivayla Yozova - Massey University

A huge thank you to our sponsor, Radincon - Specialist Medical Imaging, for their generous support of the CVE VPOCUS Workshop. Radincon have made it possible for our participants to gain valuable hands-on experience with point-of-care ultrasound using their advanced machines.

Stay tuned for updates, and for those attending, we can't wait to see you there! 👏🐾

Anaesthesia & Analgesia: Large Animals Distance Education - starting soon!

In this course, participants will learn the unique aspects of anaesthesia in domestic species seen in large animal veterinary practice. They will apply their foundational knowledge to create anaesthesia protocols, considering the risks and unique responses of these animals.

The course primarily focuses on equine anaesthesia, with the second part covering anaesthesia techniques for ruminants, especially small ruminants and South American camelids. Participants will also learn to handle common peri-anaesthetic complications.

Enrol now: cve.edu.au/Anaesthesia-Analgesia-Large

Prerequisite: participants are assumed to have spent at least 2 years in clinical practice and have a sound knowledge of foundational principles in small animal anaesthesia, such as those covered in the ‘Anaesthesia & Analgesia: Fundamentals’ course.

Thanks to everyone who has sent in a recipe or artwork as a contribution to Vet Cookbook II!

We have room for more so if you’re planning on cooking up a storm this weekend please take a photo and upload it with your recipe. https://form.jotform.com/241008103636849

Happy Cooking!
The Vet Cookbook Team 💕

Starting on Monday - Orthopaedic Procedures: The Nurse Role WebinarPLUS NurseEd with Finn Parker!

Master routine orthopaedic procedures such as MPLs and TPLOs, and gain insights into managing complex cases like fractures.

This course emphasises the nurse's role throughout the patient's journey, from initial hospital presentation to recovery. Key components include instrumentation and theatre nursing.

Vet Nurses, this one's for you! And if you're a CVE Nurse Member (Practice Staff or Individual) - it's FREE! Enrol now.
https://cve.edu.au/Web/Continuing_Education/Registration/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=CSWEBN2408

Get 25% off with a TimeOnline course bundle!💰

Dive into a world of knowledge with TimeOnline (TOL) courses. Bundle any 3 courses and enjoy a 25% discount!

Our remaining 2024 TimeOnline courses include:
Avian Medicine
Wound Management: New Approaches to Old Problems
Reptile Medicine
Animal Forensics: Linking Animal + Human Violence
Immune-Mediated Disease
Exotics Emergency
Shock & Fluid Therapy

Become a CVE Member to enjoy additional savings with exclusive member rates.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills with TOL! cve.edu.au/timeonline

3 weeks left to enrol at Early Bird prices! 🐦

🐾 Paws Under Pressure: An Emergency Medicine Conference
🗓️ Monday 21 – Wednesday 23 October 2024 | 20 CPD Points
🏛️ Venue: State Library Victoria
🎤 Speakers: Dominic Barfield (RVC), Kate Hopper (UC Davis) and local experts Merrin Hicks and Sam Long.

Held in one of the most beautiful buildings in Australia—a bastion of knowledge and learning—these eminent educators will deliver the latest cutting-edge information. A quick read of their bios will alert you to the exciting professional development ahead.➡️

Individually, their experience and expertise could carry a conference on their own. Together, to quote a wise man: the whole is something besides the parts.

Enrol to:
•Develop an instinctive, first principles approach.
• Learn some useful rules of thumb.
• Avoid cognitive overload in these high-pressure situations by demonstrating key clinical markers to help narrow down your list of differential diagnoses
• Start to make the patient better whilst you’re still working out what’s going on.

50% of places already booked!🎟️
Your colleagues have secured their places already at generous Early Bird rates and pocketed the savings. Don’t miss out!

Not a CVE Member? Join to save $540, $1,180 or $1,350 on conference pricing.💰

cve.edu.au/PawsUnderPressure

Develop a logical approach to disease investigation and management of a range of complex dermatological cases.

Skin problems are among the most common reasons for presentation in general practice. The CVE Dermatology Distance Education program is a modular course that aims to provide you with the practical skills necessary to work-up and resolve these often recurrent cases with minimal frustration for both owner and clinician.

Learn the latest evidence-based treatments and boost your confidence in handling these cases. cve.edu.au/de-advanced-dermatology

Prerequisite: Completing either the Pruritic and/or Infectious Skin Disease Distance Education course is a prerequisite for enrolling in the Advanced Dermatology Distance Education course.

It's your final chance to be published in Vet Cookbook II!

Do you love snacks, treats, desserts, condiments, salads, entrees, soups, stews, hearty meals, mocktails, or cocktails? Immortalise your favourite recipe in the Vet Cookbook II!

If you're also into art, cartoons, music, photography, poetry, or writing, we’d love to feature your work in this edition, celebrating the joy of working in the veterinary profession ✨. (Music can be shared via QR code in print.)

Sharing a snack or meal with colleagues is a delight, and we'd love you to share your favorite recipe with us!

Upload your recipe, article, or artwork (in high resolution) along with a photo, a little about yourself, and why the veterinary profession is so important to you. Upload here: cve.edu.au/vet-cookbook

Entries close this Wednesday on July 31st. 😊

Happy Cooking!
The Vet Cookbook Team 💕

We know that the veterinary profession is bursting with people of many and varied talents. Now is the time to let them shine! ✨

Do you have a special recipe you’d be happy to share? 🍰
Are an aspiring writer, poet, artist or musician? 🎨
We want to hear from you!

The second edition of the Vet Cookbook is all about celebration and joy. And it’s not just about cooking.

It’s a chance to showcase the talent of everyone who works in veterinary practice and allied professions. Not just vets, vet nurses and vet techs but receptionists, practice managers, kennel hands, owners. Anyone and everyone! 💕

We want to hear about when you were happy to be part of the veterinary profession. Submit your recipes, artwork or stories here: cve.edu.au/vet-cookbook

Pictured: Submission by Dr Juliette Riddal, Three Wise Men, Lino Cut Pelicans at Point Turton, South Australia