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BVA CPD guide 2014 clinical refresher courses equine courses small animal courses exotics courses farm animal courses non-clinical courses High-quality, low-cost clinical and non-clinical CPD across all disciplines In association with BVA Your Association, Your Future

bva cpd guide 2014 2014 BVA CPD Courses range from basic to advanced levels and include both practical and theoretical days. All of our courses feature a unique blended learning approach with a pre-event questionnaire and related course reading prior to the course, and the opportunity to engage with the speaker after the event. BVA members benefit from discounted course rates, as do nonvet staff in a member s practice. We have also introduced an early bird booking rate to courses booked more than six weeks in advance. Find out more about our course categories DCLINICAL D REFRESHER COURSES For those returning from a career break, working part-time or planning a career change to small animal practice from page 5 DSMALL D ANIMAL COURSES Combining theoretical learning with practical experience from page 10 DFARM D ANIMAL COURSES Designed to give practical experience from page 16 DEQUINE D COURSES For intermediate level practitioners from page 18 DEXOTICS D COURSES For the first opinion practitioner from page 20 DNON-CLINICAL D COURSES To develop your business and personal skills from page 23 For more information about any of our courses please visit www.bva.co.uk/events 2 BVA CPD guide 2014

BVA 2014 CPD at a glance Price (inc. 20% VAT) Date Course title Location BVA members and their non-vet staff early bird price* BVA members and their non-vet staff standard price Non-member early bird price* FEBRUARY Thursday 6 The equine lameness workout York 180 210 300 360 Thursday 13 Coping with the common surgical emergencies 180 210 300 360 Thursday 27 Conquering challenging situations a practical masterclass 180 210 300 360 MARCH Tuesday 4 Strategy and planning for a new practice 180 210 300 360 Wednesday 5 Internal medicine I refresher 120 144 240 288 Wednesday 12 Media training 390 510 Thursday 13 The equine cornea Newmarket 180 210 300 360 Thursday 20 Tums and bums for bunnies a practical approach to common rabbit emergencies Manchester 180 210 300 360 Tuesday 25 Large and small rodents for the fi rst opinion practitioner 180 210 300 360 Thursday 27 Planning for the last 10 years in practice 180 210 300 360 APRIL Tuesday 29 Finance and accounts basic profi t and loss 180 210 300 360 MAY Thursday 1 Dealing with cancer cases safely and effectively Bristol 180 210 300 360 Wednesday 7 Pharmacology refresher 120 144 240 288 Thursday 15 Building your sheep business Dursley 180 210 300 360 Thursday 22 Getting the most out of your vet team 180 210 300 360 JUNE Tuesday 3 Courses for horses equine medical emergencies Exeter 180 210 300 360 Thursday 5 Milking the system milk quality and the milking machine Gloucester 180 210 300 360 Tuesday 10 Upper respiratory tract disease and poor performance in the athletic horse 180 210 300 360 Thursday 12 Camelid essentials for the fi rst opinion practitioner Reading 180 210 300 360 Tuesday 24 Making the best of a bad heart applying the evidence in fi rst opinion practice 180 210 300 360 Thursday 26 A logical approach to managing GI disease in practice 180 210 300 360 Non-member standard price 3

4 Price (inc. 20% VAT) Non-member standard price Non-member early bird price* BVA members and their non-vet staff standard price BVA members and their non-vet staff early bird price* Date Course title Location JULY Thursday 10 Two-part course: Personal leadership and people management programme part 1 360 390 460 500 Tuesday 15 Bleeding out of hours critical care and the blood transfusion workshop Derby 180 210 300 360 Thursday 24 Reptile essentials for the fi rst opinion practitioner 180 210 300 360 Birmingham 180 210 300 360 From fat and bald to fi t and furry: the successful management of hyperadrenocorticism and hypothyroidism Wednesday 30 AUGUST Thursday 7 Incorporation a good idea or not? Birmingham 180 210 300 360 Wednesday 20 How to assess and localise neurological lesions in companion animals Glasgow 180 210 300 360 SEPTEMBER Tuesday 2 Two-part course: Personal leadership and people management programme part 2 Two-part course see 10 July for price Thursday 4 The grass is greener grazing management workshop Nantwich 180 210 300 360 Monday 8 Media training 390 510 Tuesday 16 Internal medicine II refresher 120 144 240 288 Thursday 18 Backyard bird essentials Bristol 180 210 300 360 Wednesday 24 Business and vet performance pricing and charging 180 210 300 360 OCTOBER Wednesday 8 Customer service reception skills and communication 180 210 300 360 Tuesday 14 Clinical challenges in ophthalmology 180 210 300 360 Thursday 23 Soft tissue surgery refresher 120 144 240 288 NOVEMBER 180 210 300 360 Clinical governance and evidence-based veterinary medicine it s just trendy jargon isn t it? Why you should bother Tuesday 4 Thursday 6 An introduction to dealing with stress in the workplace Birmingham 180 210 300 360 Thursday 13 Ophthalmology refresher 120 144 240 288 Tuesday 25 Orthopaedics refresher 120 144 240 288 DECEMBER Wednesday 3 Assertiveness training 180 210 300 360 Thursday 11 Emergency medicine refresher 120 144 240 288 Wednesday 17 Antimicrobial resistance how my practice can make a difference 180 210 300 360 KEY Equine Small animal Non-clinical Clinical Refreshers Exotics Farm animal *Early bird rate applies to bookings made more than six weeks in advance of the course date.

Clinical Refresher courses One-day courses for small animal veterinary surgeons returning from a career break, working part-time, or planning a career change to small animal practice. The BVA/Royal Veterinary College (RVC) Clinical Refresher courses are designed to refresh participants knowledge and understanding of core principles in each discipline, as well as discuss any important recent advances. clinical refresher courses WED 5 march Internal medicine I refresher Jill Maddison BVSc DipVetClinStud PhD FACVSc MRCVS Small Animal Clinician and Director of Professional Development, RVC theory course basic level Internal medicine cases require a logical diagnostic approach and a good understanding of what clinical pathology test results are telling you. This day will refresh and develop your skills in assessing clinical patients and give you insights into strategies for clinical problem solving and lifelong learning. Understanding the different ways clinicians solve clinical problems their advantages and limitations A logical approach to patients presenting with vomiting A logical approach to patients presenting with diarrhoea A logical approach to patients presenting with weight loss How to interpret clinical pathology results referable to the liver and pancreas (inc. 20% vat) Member/non-vet staff early bird price* 120 Member/non-vet staff standard price 144 Non-member early bird price* 240 Non-member standard price 288 Book online at www.bva.co.uk/events @bvacpd 5

clinical refresher courses WED 7 may Pharmacology refresher Jill Maddison BVSc DipVetClinStud PhD FACVSc MRCVS Small Animal Clinician and Director of Professional Development, RVC Liz Armitage-Chan MA VetMB DipACVA FHEA MRCVS Lecturer in Veterinary Education, RVC theory course basic level This day will give you an opportunity to refresh your understanding of the principles that underlie drug action as well as review some of the most common drug classes used in small animal practice. The importance of understanding key pharmacological principles in relation to safe drug administration Factors that can contribute to adverse drug reactions The mechanism of action and causes of side effects in relation to anti-inflammatory therapy The clinical and pharmacological difference between NSAIDs and opioids that underpin their safe use When antibacterial therapy is indicated and when it is not TUE 16 september Internal medicine II refresher David Church BVSc PhD MACVSc MRCVS Professor of Small Animal Medicine, RVC Harriet Syme BSc BVetMed PhD FHEA MRCVS D-ACVIM D-ECVIM Professor of Small Animal Internal Medicine, RVC theory course basic level This second internal medicine day will concentrate on refreshing the principles and updating your knowledge of recent advances in the diagnosis and management of some commonly encountered disorders in small animal practice. Diabetes mellitus in dogs and cats Hyperadrenocrticism Hyperthyroidism Chronic kidney disease Renal disease (inc. 20% vat) Member/non-vet staff early bird price* 120 Member/non-vet staff standard price 144 Non-member early bird price* 240 Non-member standard price 288 6 BVA CPD guide 2014 *Applies to bookings made more than six weeks in advance of the course date.

THUR 23 October Soft tissue surgery refresher Vicky Lipscombe MA VetMB CertSAS DipECVS MRCVS Senior Lecturer in Small Animal Surgery, European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery, RVC theory course basic level This day will review surgical principles that will help increase your confidence when you step back into the operating theatre including aseptic technique, perioperative antibiotic and analgesia, choice of suture materials and suture patterns, appropriate instrument use and surgical techniques. An update on current surgery protocols including how to prepare yourself and the patient for surgery and which surgeries require antibiotics Practical tips for surviving difficult bitch spays and emergency C-sections The importance of revising anatomy before performing a thorough exploratory laparotomy Tips for performing a traumatic intestinal surgery and preventing intestinal wound breakdown Advice on maximising success and avoiding common pitfalls when closing simple wounds clinical refresher courses THUR 13 november Ophthalmology refresher Rick Sanchez BSciBiol DVM DipECVO MRCVS Lecturer in Ophthalmology, RVC theory course basic level Seeing eye cases can be scary even for experienced practitioners. This day will take some of the fear out of ophthalmology and aims to refresh and update your knowledge about common ophthalmological problems using a mixture of lectures and case-based discussions. The ophthalmic examination Common conditions of the eyelid and third eyelid Comments on corneal ulcers Saving sight when to refer Saving sight when to treat (inc. 20% vat) Member/non-vet staff early bird price* 120 Member/non-vet staff standard price 144 Non-member early bird price* 240 Non-member standard price 288 Book online at www.bva.co.uk/events @bvacpd 7

clinical refresher courses TUE 25 november Orthopaedics refresher Elvin Kulendra BVetMed MVetMed CertVDI DipECVS MRCVS European Veterinary Specialist in Small Animal Surgery, RVC theory course basic level This course will review the clinical signs and management of common orthopaedic conditions. You will learn how to manage fractures in the early stages as well as the current treatment options available and when it is best to refer. Delegates will be shown how to perform a complete orthopaedic examination Delegates will be shown how to evaluate the trauma patient in the first 48 hours and how to proceed prior to definitive fracture fixation The decision making process of when external coaptation of appendicular fractures with a cast is appropriate will be outlined Delegates will be able to recognise and diagnosis common orthopaedic conditions Delegates will become familiar with the basic implants and instruments routinely used in fracture fixation THUR 11 December Emergency medicine refresher Dan Chan DVM Diplomate ACVECC Diplomate ACVN MRCVS Senior Lecturer in Emergency and Critical Care, RVC theory course basic level Emergency medicine is one of the most rewarding yet challenging areas of veterinary practice. During this course we will review a structured approach to assessment and treatment of the key life threatening problems seen in emergency patients. Principles of fluid therapy when, what, why, and how to use fluids The patient in shock dealing with the sickest patients and how to resuscitate them Managing patients with respiratory distress Dealing with patient with multiple injuries New techniques in emergency medicine (inc. 20% vat) Member/non-vet staff early bird price* 120 Member/non-vet staff standard price 144 Non-member early bird price* 240 Non-member standard price 288 8 BVA CPD guide 2014 *Applies to bookings made more than six weeks in advance of the course date.

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small animal courses THUR 13 February Coping with the common surgical emergencies Dan Brockman BVSc CertVR CertSAO DipACVS DipECVS Professor of Small Animal Surgery and Head of VCS, RVC theory course basic / intermediate level Using the gastrointestinal emergency scenario as a platform to describe initial patient assessment and stabilisation, this course will expand to provide further detail on the emergency management of intestinal obstruction, gastric dilation-volvulus, obstructive uropathy and airway emergencies. The importance of accurate patient assessment and stabilisation The diagnostic and therapeutic approach to gastric and small intestinal emergencies The diagnostic and therapeutic approach to obstruction of the urinary tract The diagnostic and therapeutic approach to respiratory emergencies The importance of carefully thought out decision making algorithms and goal driven therapy THUR 20 march Tums and bums for bunnies a practical approach to common rabbit emergencies Manchester Brigitte Lord BVetMed(Hons) CertZooMed MRCVS Lecturer in Rabbit Medicine and Surgery, University of Edinburgh theory/ practical course basic level This course will provide a logical and practical approach to common rabbit emergencies. The day will start with a general approach to critical rabbit patients and will progress to more specific, challenging topics. Understand principles of how to carry out assessment and management of the critical rabbit patient Formulate a diagnostic and treatment plan for a rabbit with anorexia and gut stasis Construct a differential diagnoses list and treatment plan for a rabbit with an acute abdomen Understand principles of how to carry clinical evaluation and management of rabbits with ataxia or a head tilt Formulate the diagnostic and treatment plan for a rabbit with urine or faecal scalding Location: Hilton Manchester Airport, Manchester M90 4WP kindly Sponsored by (inc. 20% vat) Member/non-vet staff early bird price* 180 Member/non-vet staff standard price 210 Non-member early bird price* 300 Non-member standard price 360 10 BVA CPD guide 2014 *Applies to bookings made more than six weeks in advance of the course date.

THUR 1 may Dealing with cancer cases safely and effectively Bristol Tom Cave BVSc MSc(Clinical Oncology) DSAM MRCVS RCVS Recognised Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine, Cave Veterinary Specialists m10.00 17.30 m theory/ practical course intermediate level This course will provide the skills and knowledge to diagnose and clinically stage cancer patients with emphasis on biopsy techniques and diagnostic imaging. It will introduce relevant developments in tumour biology and treatment and demonstrate how these can affect the decision making process and cancer journey. Practical biopsy techniques A cancer orientated approach to traditional and novel diagnostic imaging Dealing with owners of pets with cancer New approaches to treatment of common canine and feline tumours Cytotoxic safety Location: Hilton Bristol, Bristol BS32 4JF small animal courses TUE 24 june Making the best of a bad heart applying the evidence in first opinion practice Adrian Boswood VetMB MA DVC Dip ECVIM-ca MRCVS Professor of Veterinary Cardiology, RVC theory/ practical course intermediate level This course will provide first opinion practitioners with useful tips on the diagnosis and staging of patients with common acquired canine and feline heart diseases. It will look at the value that can be obtained from effective use of simple procedures such as home monitoring, physical examination, blood tests, radiography and basic echocardiography. How to target the use of diagnostic tests by asking specific questions How to stage heart disease patients and recognise those at higher risk of complications How to recognise indications for therapeutic interventions and apply evidence-based medicine How to effectively manage canine and feline patients with the most common acquired cardiac diseases encountered in first opinion practice How to set realistic therapeutic aims and to monitor whether or not those have been achieved kindly Sponsored by (inc. 20% vat) Member/non-vet staff early bird price* 180 Member/non-vet staff standard price 210 Non-member early bird price* 300 Non-member standard price 360 Book online at www.bva.co.uk/events @bvacpd 11

small animal courses THUR 26 june A logical approach to managing GI disease in practice Ian Battersby BVSc DSAM Dip ECVIM-ca MRCVS RCVS and European Specialist in Internal Medicine theory/ practical course intermediate level This day will provide a logical and practical approach to GI disease management to help you improve your interpretation of test results (and test limitations), optimising when and when not to perform a diagnostic test, and treatment strategies. A problem orientated approach to a medicine case in particular GI An improved understanding of the interpretation of GI laboratory testing Values of surgical and endoscopic biopsy of the gastrointestinal tract Which gastrointestinal cases need antibiotics Creating a logical treatment plan for chronic GI disorders TUE 15 july Bleeding out of hours critical care and the blood transfusion workshop Derby Ava Firth BS DVM MVS MANZCVSc DACVECC MRCVS Emergency Specialist and Senior Clinical Mentor, Vets Now Jenny Walton BVMS MRCVS Veterinary Supervisor, Pet Blood Bank UK theory/ practical course intermediate level This course will provide you with hands-on experience in performing in-house blood typing and cross-matching. Lectures will teach a diagnostic matrix that can be used to assess patients with suspected anaemia and will provide a brief overview of how and when to use various blood components. How to use a variety of tests to rule in or rule out various haematology disorders How to do blood typing and cross-matching What is component therapy and when to use it appropriately Feline transfusion How to administer Location: Pride Veterinary Centre, Derby DE24 8HX (inc. 20% vat) Member/non-vet staff early bird price* 180 Member/non-vet staff standard price 210 Non-member early bird price* 300 Non-member standard price 360 12 BVA CPD guide 2014 *Applies to bookings made more than six weeks in advance of the course date.

WED 30 july From fat and bald to fit and furry: the successful management of hyperadrenocorticism and hypothyroidism Birmingham Gerard McLauchlan BVMS Dip ECVIM-ca MRCVS European Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Glasgow theory/ practical course intermediate level This course will provide you with a diagnostic and therapeutic overview of hyperadrenocorticism and hypothyroidism. Particular attention will be paid to dealing with the more complicated cases where diagnosis and treatment is not easy. When it is appropriate to assess for endocrine disorders What to do when the cases don t read the textbooks Realistic therapeutic goals Evidence-based approach to diagnosis of hyperadrenocorticism and hypothyroidism Dealing with the more complicated cases of hyperadrenocorticism and hypothyroidism Location: Holiday Inn Express, Birmingham NEC B40 1QA kindly Sponsored by small animal courses WED 20 august How to assess and localise neurological lesions in companion animals Glasgow Professor Jacques Penderis BVSc CertVR MVM DipECVN PhD MRCVS Professor of Comparative Neurology and Head of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, University of Glasgow theory/ practical course intermediate level This course will discuss the approach to the common neurological patient in small animal practice, concentrating on localisation of the lesion, establishing the prognosis, and how to differentiate between common differential diagnoses. How to recognise brain and cranial nerve lesions Differential diagnoses for brain lesion on the basis of localisation, signalment and onset Localising and assessing the severity of spinal cord and peripheral nerve lesions The paralysed patient: establishing the differential diagnosis list and planning the intervention Exercise intolerance and the neurological patient: assessment and diagnosis Location: School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Glasgow G61 1QH (inc. 20% vat) Member/non-vet staff early bird price* 180 Member/non-vet staff standard price 210 Non-member early bird price* 300 Non-member standard price 360 Book online at www.bva.co.uk/events @bvacpd 13

small animal courses TUE 14 October Clinical challenges in ophthalmology David Gould BSc(Hons) BVM&S PhD DVOphthal DipECVO MRCVS RCVS and European Specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology, Head of Ophthalmology at Davies Veterinary Specialists theory/ practical course intermediate level This course covers some of the more common clinical challenges in veterinary ophthalmology including feline infectious conjunctivitis and keratitis, the management of intraocular tumours in dogs and cats, and surgery of the eyelids and third eyelid. Latest treatment options for FHV-1 keratitis Common clinical challenges in veterinary ophthalmology Tips for differentiating iris melanoma from benign iris pigmentation How to improve your eyelid surgery technique Cherry eye surgery: do s and don ts WED 17 December Antimicrobial resistance how my practice can make a difference Dr Tim Nuttall BVSc BSc CertVD CBiol MIBiol PhD MRCVS Head of Dermatology, Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, The University of Edinburgh theory/ practical course intermediate level Our actions can and will affect the development and spread of resistance nationally as well as within our own practices. This course will outline what you need to know about responsible antimicrobial use and how to implement effective infection control measures in clinical practice. Why responsible antibiotic use matters and the difference you can make How to use clinical signs, cytology and culture to confirm there is a bacterial infection How to make sense of sensitivity tests, MICs and MPCs Why clinical pharmacology matters; why your clients need to know this too The key steps in effective infection control (inc. 20% vat) Member/non-vet staff early bird price* 180 Member/non-vet staff standard price 210 Non-member early bird price* 300 Non-member standard price 360 14 BVA CPD guide 2014 *Applies to bookings made more than six weeks in advance of the course date.

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farm animal courses THUR 15 May Building your sheep business Dursley, Gloucestershire Lesley Stubbings OBE BSc(Hons) FRAgS Independent Sheep Consultant practical course basic / intermediate level This course will help practitioners develop their sheep business by ensuring health planning provides tangible, long term benefits to the client. Nutrition will be covered with a practical session looking at body condition scoring and pasture contribution. Understanding of the main barriers and potential solutions to engaging with sheep farmers Knowledge of the economic drivers and how these interact with technical issues and benefits Key technical areas and where to get further information Practical body condition scoring and pasture measurement and how these are key to successful health planning Pointers on how to get started, the information to gather and monitor to sustain the health plan and its benefits Location: Waterend Farm, Dursley GL11 5DR THUR 5 June Milking the system milk quality and the milking machine Gloucester Ian Ohnstad BSc Agriculture Milking Technology Specialist theory/ practical course intermediate level This course will describe the anatomy of the milking machine. The course will cover the role of the milking system in milk quality, and the impact of the milking machine in the spread of mastitis infection. Operation of the milking machine Optimisation of the milking machine and milking routine Impact of the milking machine on milk quality Diagnosis of milking machine related faults Cow side tests of the milking equipment Location: Hartpury College, Gloucester GL19 3BE (inc. 20% vat) Member/non-vet staff early bird price* 180 Member/non-vet staff standard price 210 Non-member early bird price* 300 Non-member standard price 360 16 BVA CPD guide 2014 *Applies to bookings made more than six weeks in advance of the course date.

THUR 12 June Camelid essentials for the first opinion practitioner Reading Claire Whitehead BVM&S MS FHEA MRCVS Diplomate ACVIM (Large Animal) Director, Camelid Veterinary Services m10.00 17.00 m theory/ practical course basic level This course is designed to provide an introduction to working with camelids. It includes a review of their unique anatomy and physiology as well as clinical approaches to dealing with everyday practical situations. Main anatomical and physiological differences of camelids compared with other domestic species Appropriate pharmacological dosages for camelids (all used off-label in these species) How to handle camelids appropriately How to blood sample alpacas and place IV catheters Basic abdominal ultrasound farm animal courses Location: Bozedown Alpacas, Bozedown Farm, Reading RG8 7QY THUR 4 September The grass is greener grazing management workshop Nantwich James Husband Veterinary Consultant, Director Evidence Based Veterinary Consultancy (EBVC Ltd) theory/ practical course advanced level This course will look at the costs of grazed grass, its nutritive value and the design of systems to use grass more efficiently. We will look at monitoring grass growth and ways to maintain healthy paddocks and cows. Nutritive value of grass What costs can be saved by more efficient use of grazing Rotational paddock grazing and other systems Monitoring grass growth and matching it with cow requirements How to avoid metabolic disease at grass Location: Reaseheath College, Nantwich CW5 6DF (inc. 20% vat) Member/non-vet staff early bird price* 180 Member/non-vet staff standard price 210 Non-member early bird price* 300 Non-member standard price 360 Book online at www.bva.co.uk/events @bvacpd 17

Equine courses THUR 6 February The equine lameness workout York Graham Munroe Partner, Flanders Vet Services m10.00-16.00 m practical course intermediate level This course will discuss and demonstrate the logical workup of lameness cases. The day will inspire you to begin using diagnostic analgesia techniques and encourage you to take better images and interpret them more critically. Delegates will need to bring their own overalls and dissection kits for the practical element. Logical and methodical approach to equine lameness Techniques to identify the lame limbs How to localise the source of pain in the limb with diagnostic analgesic techniques How to use radiography and ultrasonography to determine the type of pathology causing the lameness What to do next in the difficult lameness case Location: Morning: Minster Equine Veterinary Practice, Salisbury Road, York YO26 4YN Afternoon: Minster Equine Veterinary Practice, Poppleton, York YO26 6QF kindly Sponsored by THUR 13 march The equine cornea newmarket Claudia Hartley BVSc CertVOphthal DipECVO MRCVS European and RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology m10.00-16.00 m practical course intermediate level This one-day course hopes to enable you to feel confident examining, diagnosing and treating diseases of the equine cornea. The morning will be lecture based, with the afternoon set aside for practical elements. Diagnostic approaches to the diseased cornea Common presenting signs of corneal disease Treatments for common equine corneal diseases Surgical procedures used to treat selected corneal diseases How to perform the ophthalmic nerve blocks used diagnostically and pre-operatively Location: Animal Health Trust, Newmarket CB8 7UU (inc. 20% vat) Member/non-vet staff early bird price* 180 Member/non-vet staff standard price 210 Non-member early bird price* 300 Non-member standard price 360 18 BVA CPD guide 2014 *Applies to bookings made more than six weeks in advance of the course date.

TUE 3 june Courses for horses equine medical emergencies Exeter Andy Durham Partner in charge of internal medicine, Liphook Equine Hospital theory course intermediate level Problems discussed will include colic cases, collapsed foals, respiratory distress, neurologic disease, oesophageal obstruction, acute ocular pain and colitis. Emphasis will be on emergency treatment and management including important horse-side early diagnostics. Equine courses Logical design of a fluid therapy plan Important aspects of examining and treating acute eye pain Safe control of agitated, painful or distressed horses Key aspects of the colic examination Prioritisation of the elements of assessing and treating a collapsed foal Location: The Gipsy Hill Hotel, Exeter EX1 3RN kindly Sponsored by TUE 10 june Upper respiratory tract disease and poor performance in the athletic horse Justin Perkins BVetMed MSc CertES(Soft Tissue) DipECVS MRCVS theory course intermediate level This one-day course will focus on upper respiratory tract causes of poor performance and some other aspects of poor performance in the athletic horse. It is designed to be interactive with the audience with plenty of case-based material for discussion. The participants are encouraged to bring along their own endoscopy videos or other materials from their own cases for a discussion session. Upper respiratory tract causes of poor performance Develop an approach to working up a horse with poor performance Develop an understanding of URT causes of poor performance Interpret resting and exercise endoscopy videos Determine treatment plans and efficacy of treatment for causes of poor performance (inc. 20% vat) Member/non-vet staff early bird price* 180 Member/non-vet staff standard price 210 Non-member early bird price* 300 Non-member standard price 360 Book online at www.bva.co.uk/events @bvacpd 19

exotics courses TUE 25 march Large and small rodents for the first opinion practitioner Kevin Eatwell BVSc(Hons) DipZooMed (Reptilian) DipECZM (Small Mammal and Herpetology) RCVS and ECZM Recognised Specialist theory course basic level Rodent owners are becoming more aware of the range of treatment options available and require a higher level of veterinary care. This one-day course will cover all the essentials of rodent medicine and surgery. The information you need to know to survive a rodent consultation How to offer the best critical care of rodents How to safely anaesthetise critically ill rodents What are the common diseases and what practically can be done How to improve your survival rate for surgical cases kindly Sponsored by THUR 24 july Reptile essentials for the first opinion practitioner Mark Rowland BVSc CertZooMed MRCVS Practice Owner, Trinity Vet Centre theory course basic level This course will give the first opinion practitioner the ability to confidently approach reptilian cases and form an appropriate treatment plan based on sound diagnostic tests. Recognition of species, relevant husbandry requirements and appropriate anatomical considerations Appropriate diagnostic capabilities such as venepuncture and radiography and ability to interpret results Formulation of an appropriate treatment plan including ability to hospitalise and treat reptiles Recognition of common conditions of the commonly presented species and appropriate treatment Ability to anaesthetise and perform surgical procedures on reptiles (inc. 20% vat) Member/non-vet staff early bird price* 180 Member/non-vet staff standard price 210 Non-member early bird price* 300 Non-member standard price 360 20 BVA CPD guide 2014 *Applies to bookings made more than six weeks in advance of the course date.

exotics courses THUR 18 September Backyard bird essentials Bristol Steve Smith BVetMed(Hons) CertZooMed DipECZM (Avian) MRCVS RCVS Certified in Zoological Medicine European Veterinary Specialist in Zoological Medicine (Avian) theory course basic level This course is ideal for anyone who has little or no experience or confidence with chickens, but is also appropriate for vets who are interested in chickens and want to provide better medical care. How to approach the sick chicken case in a more confident and knowledgeable fashion How to recognise signs of disease and formulate differential diagnoses for chickens and select further diagnostics How to safely anaesthetise a chicken and provide appropriate analgesia How to develop appropriate treatment protocols for a wide variety of presentations How to dispense medications to backyard birds responsibly and legally Location: Hilton Bristol, Bristol BS32 4JF (inc. 20% vat) Member/non-vet staff early bird price* 180 Member/non-vet staff standard price 210 Non-member early bird price* 300 Non-member standard price 360 Book online at www.bva.co.uk/events @bvacpd 21

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THUR 27 February Conquering challenging situations a practical masterclass Christine Magrath BVMs HonFRCVS Director of Communications Training Skills, VDS Geoff Little MVB MRCVS Communications Training Skills Associate, VDS m10.00 16.30 m theory/ practical course intermediate level This course will provide information and skills to improve day-to-day communication and to defuse difficult situations. You will have the opportunity to practise your new skills and get feedback in a constructive and relaxed environment. Gain an insight into the client s perspective Be able to identify key communication skills to deal with challenging situations Be offered the opportunity to practise those skills Obtain constructive feedback on the day Learn how to best avoid complaints and claims non-clinical courses TUE 4 march Strategy and planning for a new practice Alan Robinson BVSc MRCVS DMS Vet Dynamics theory course basic level This course will highlight the important aspects that make a robust plan to help you allocate your resources, obtain funding and be successful. It will also highlight any short cuts and common pitfalls to avoid. How to create a persuasive business plan for the banks and other lenders How to find sources of finance for start-ups and negotiate the best rates for builders, equipment and resources How to market and promote your new practice for immediate impact How to create footfall online and offline How to ensure profitability from day one (inc. 20% vat) Member/non-vet staff early bird price* 180 Member/non-vet staff standard price 210 Non-member early bird price* 300 Non-member standard price 360 Book online at www.bva.co.uk/events @bvacpd 23

non-clinical courses WED 12 March MON 8 september Media training Mark Webster First Take m09.00 17.30 m Maximum of six people per course This course is suitable for beginners and anyone who wants to refresh their media communication skills. You will learn to distil your key messages and will discuss, practise and analyse radio, TV and print media interviews, as well as picking up lots of tips along the way. The BVA media training is an intensely practical course which is run by a professional journalist with many years experience in both radio and TV. The subject matter will be tailored to suit your individual needs and your particular area of expertise. Member/non-vet staff standard price 390 Non-member standard price 510 THUR 27 March Planning for the last 10 years in practice Peter Gripper BVetMed MRCVS and Pete Orpin BVSc MRCVS Anval Ltd Danny James Lloyd & Whyte m10.00 16.15 m theory course basic / intermediate level This day will take you through the steps you need to consider for both you and your business when considering succession planning and approaching retirement. Identify planning options and management of owners leaving and joining the business Review part-time working implications, reduced hours and points system Recognise what you should do financially in the years leading up to retirement and review choices you have with your money when you retire Identify the top 10 topics to get right and pitfalls to avoid Understand how to prepare your practice for sale and selling your business share Member/non-vet staff early bird price* 180 Non-member early bird price* 210 Member/non-vet staff standard price 300 Non-member standard price 360 24 BVA CPD guide 2014 *Applies to bookings made more than six weeks in advance of the course date.

TUE 29 april Finance and accounts basic profit and loss Alan Robinson BVSc MRCVS DMS Vet Dynamics theory course basic level This pro-active and interactive one-day course will help to simplify and de-mystify practice accounts to improve practice performance and profitability. The course will cover annual accounts and cost analysis, measuring real profit and simple budgeting and forecasting tools, plus much more. Have a clear understanding of profit and loss and balance sheets Understand the limitations and uses of annual accounts Understanding the importance of profit and assessing profit centres Set up simple measuring and monitoring parameters to assess the business Setting up simple forecasting tools non-clinical courses THUR 22 may Getting the most out of your vet team Helen Frewin Talent Director, Totem theory course basic / intermediate level Are you getting the most out of your vet staff? This workshop will explore the purpose and benefits of performance reviews, CPD and Personal Development Planning and show you how to put that into practice. How to run great performance appraisals that add value How to more confidently set goals and give feedback How to introduce appraisals so people actually want them How to create personal responsibility for development and improvement How to increase the return on investment of CPD (inc. 20% vat) Member/non-vet staff early bird price* 180 Member/non-vet staff standard price 210 Non-member early bird price* 300 Non-member standard price 360 Book online at www.bva.co.uk/events @bvacpd 25

non-clinical courses THUR 10 july TUE 2 september Personal leadership and people management programme Helen Frewin MSc Talent Director, Totem Two-part course theory course basic / intermediate level It is only through our people that we can deliver considerable lasting improvements. So we need to set clear objectives, offer clear, positive and constructive feedback and develop people to deliver more of what we want. If you want to grow your skills in these areas join us for this two-part programme where you can benefit from eight weeks between workshops to apply your new skills and reflect on your learning when you return for part two. How to be a leader, regardless of your job title or position in the hierarchy What it really means to manage people the needs and expectations of you in that role How to set clear, meaningful goals that people want to work towards How to give feedback, improve performance and challenge inappropriate behaviour How to provide the environment for motivated, high-performing teams for both days Member/non-vet staff early bird price* 360 Member/non-vet staff standard price 390 Non-member early bird price* 460 Non-member standard price 500 26 BVA CPD guide 2014 *Applies to bookings made more than six weeks in advance of the course date.

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non-clinical courses THUR 7 august Incorporation, a good idea or not? Birmingham Peter Gripper BVetMed MRCVS and Pete Orpin BVSc MRCVS Anval Ltd Andy Moore and Steve Headon Moore Scarrott theory course basic / intermediate level This course will lead you through some of the pros and cons of incorporating and trading as a limited company. You will learn how it may affect you, your business, your staff and your clients. Discuss why you should, or should not, be a limited company Outline tax implications and benefits of incorporation Identify how it affects the day to day running and management of the practice Recognise how owners join and leave the business Understand the main pitfalls to avoid Location: Holiday Inn Express, Birmingham B40 1QA WED 24 september Business and vet performance pricing and charging Alan Robinson BVSc MRCVS DMS Vet Dynamics theory course basic / intermediate level There is increasing pressure on practice turnover from a variety of sources. This oneday course examines the changing competitive veterinary market and suggests practical pricing strategies for both clinical and preventative work. How turnover is generated and how to generate more The lifetime value of a bonded client How to analyse the profitability of their own practice How to implement strategic pricing strategies How to improve vet performance (inc. 20% vat) Member/non-vet staff early bird price* 180 Member/non-vet staff standard price 210 Non-member early bird price* 300 Non-member standard price 360 28 BVA CPD guide 2014 *Applies to bookings made more than six weeks in advance of the course date.

WED 8 october Customer service reception skills and communication Vicky Gower Vet Dynamics theory course basic / intermediate level You will learn the financial implications of gaining or losing a client, how to ask for money and deal with difficult situations. You will also create an action plan to improve client care within your practice. Recognise client needs Communicate and interact effectively with clients and colleagues Handle complaints competently Deal with bereavement more confidently Increase client numbers and retail sales non-clinical courses TUE 4 november Clinical governance and evidence-based veterinary medicine it s just trendy jargon isn t it? Why you should bother Dr Rachel Dean BVMS PhD DSAM(fel) MRCVS and Pam Mosedale BVetMed MRCVS theory course basic / inter / advanced level A course aimed at general practitioners which should help them to understand clinical governance and evidence-based medicine better, allowing them to apply these ideas in their practice and engage the whole team. What the RCVS expects practices and individuals to do to comply with clinical governance requirements A practical understanding of EVM and how to apply it to practice How clinical governance and audit activities can help improve patient care in your practice A basic understanding of different types of evidence and its quality Ideas for engaging colleagues in EVM initiatives in your practice (inc. 20% vat) Member/non-vet staff early bird price* 180 Member/non-vet staff standard price 210 Non-member early bird price* 300 Non-member standard price 360 Book online at www.bva.co.uk/events @bvacpd 29

non-clinical courses THUR 6 november An introduction to dealing with stress in the workplace Birmingham Elaine Denniss C2 Careers theory course basic / intermediate level This workshop will help you develop new techniques for handling stressful situations as well as equipping you to help the people around you to cope better too. It will look at how you can build new attitudes and habits that increase your ability to flourish in a wider range of circumstances. An understanding of the external and internal factors that lead to stress in the workplace, and the negative impacts of too much stress The ability to identify the early signs of stress in yourself and others Techniques for minimising the impact of stress in the short term and strategies for avoiding or addressing the causes of stress in the long term Methods to develop personal resilience and to support others through stress Strategies for promoting positive well-being and for helping yourself and others to flourish Location: Holiday Inn Express, Birmingham B40 1QA WED 3 december Assertiveness training Elaine Denniss C2 Careers theory course basic / intermediate level This workshop will help you express your needs and opinions more confidently whilst reducing the chances of confrontation and conflict. It provides practical advice on saying what you want and dealing calmly with other people s reactions in a range of situations. How to identify, prioritise and communicate your needs clearly to others in a range of situations How to understand and respond to other people s needs and wants without sacrificing your own well-being How to anticipate potential negative reactions and minimise their likelihood How to provide feedback on other people s behaviours without ruining relationships How to continue to build your ability to influence people and to successfully deal with any setbacks (inc. 20% vat) Member/non-vet staff early bird price* 180 Member/non-vet staff standard price 210 Non-member early bird price* 300 Non-member standard price 360 30 BVA CPD guide 2014 *Applies to bookings made more than six weeks in advance of the course date.

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bva cpd partners Free equine evening CPD FREE EVENING SEMINARS AND SOCIAL FOR BVA MEMBERS AT THE ANIMAL HEALTH TRUST Course dates Are my foot x-rays of good diagnostic quality? Do I know what I am looking for? Marianna Biggi, Wednesday 19 March High-dose rate brachytherapy (HDRB) for equine periocular tumours. David Donaldson, Wednesday 21 May Cytology of the lower respiratory tract in horses what the clinical pathologist can tell you. Francesco Cian, Wednesday 16 July Why do horses doing different sports get different injuries? Dr Rachel Murray, Wednesday 17 September The challenges of interpreting the responses to diagnostic analgesia. Dr Sue Dyson, Wednesday 19 November Rates BVA members: free Non-members: 25 e www.bva.co.uk/aht Book online at www.bva.co.uk/events @bvacpd 33

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BVA CPD 2014 registration form @BVACPD How to register Please complete this form and return it to: BVA Seminars, 7 Mansfi eld Street, Or fax both sides of this form back to 020 7908 6349 Or email cpd@bva.co.uk Please use one registration form per person attending G 9NQ Personal details Full name (inc. title): Qualifi cations: Correspondence address: Postcode: Tel: Mobile: Email: Are you a BVA member? Yes No Membership number: Please state any dietary requirements: Payment conditions Payment for the BVA seminars must be received in advance to guarantee your place. On acceptance of your booking a confi rmation letter will be sent to you. Prices are subject to 20% VAT and bookings will be confi rmed with a VAT notice. Member discount Please note that in order to qualify for the member discount it must be the member that attends the course. A member cannot book on behalf of a non-member to benefi t from the discount. If a non-member attends in place of a member, they will be liable to pay the additional non-member fee. Non-veterinary staff discount This applies to vet nurses, practice managers and other non-veterinary staff. Locums, part-time vets and other qualifi ed, registered veterinary surgeons cannot benefi t from this rate. Cancellation policy In event of cancellations received in writing no later than one calendar month in advance of the course, the fee will be returned less 25% to cover administration expenses. After that date no refunds will be possible. Substitutions may be made at any time, however, please see note (left) about the member discount. Programme information The programme is correct at the time of going to press. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, the programme may change and the BVA reserves the right to cancel the event or alter the venue and/or speakers. Where circumstances force the BVA to cancel the seminars, the liability of the BVA shall be limited to a refund of any fees paid for the seminars. The BVA is not liable for any consequential loss. Booking indicates acceptance of these terms and conditions. Booking indicates acceptance of these terms and conditions. 35