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CPD lecture series for veterinary professionals
Our Partners in Care lecture series is offered to veterinary professionals to provide high-quality and relevant CPD with our specialists throughout the year. Covering a range of topics, we design the lectures for vets, vet nurses and rehabilitation professionals based on what they want to learn.
Our lectures are held at our hospital in Eashing, near Godalming in Surrey, in the comfort of our air-conditioned lecture theatre with tea, coffee and pizza provided. We also occasionally host webinars.
NEW DENTISTRY
CPD webinar
Thursday 9 October 2025 | 7.30pm
Traumatic dental injuries – diagnosis and treatment options
Dental injuries are incredibly common in veterinary medicine. Considering over 25% of dogs and cats in day-to-day practice will present with dental trauma, it is perhaps surprising these injuries are often overlooked or subject to treatment delay. In truth, the majority actually require prompt and sometimes immediate treatment!
This online session will explore the different types of dental traumatic injuries we can find, how to recognise them, and most importantly, how we can treat them. If you are looking to improve the quality of care you can provide to your patients, this is a session not to be missed.
Presented by
Dr Hannah van Velzen, BSc MSc CSAVP (Dentistry) MRCVS, Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Registrar.
NEW DENTISTRY
CPD evening
Thursday 6 November 2025 | 7pm arrival for 7.30pm start
Pizza and refreshments provided
A dentistry guide to the nursing management of the facial trauma patient
This lecture will consider the facial trauma patient from presentation to discharge, including initial stabilisation, anaesthetic considerations, dental surgery options, tube feeding and inpatient care.
Presented by
Jessica Scates, BSc(Hons) NCert(Anaes) RVN, Registered Veterinary Nurse (Dental)
Location
Fitzpatrick Referrals, Halfway Lane, Eashing, Godalming, Surrey GU7 2QQ | 01483 423761 | Directions
Spaces available
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Recent CPD lectures
Catch up with these recordings of our most recent in-person CPD lectures at Fitzpatrick Referrals.
Extraction tips for feline dentistry
Tackling extractions in cats can be nerve-racking for even the most seasoned practitioner! Fragile roots, tiny mouths, friable gums… Although there’s not a ‘one size fits all’ solution, we will share a variety of tips and tricks that can help you overcome some of the most common challenges.
Dental nerve blocks
A small addition to your surgical time with a huge benefit! Not only will using local blocks make your life easier from an anaesthetic perspective, they will also provide patients with improved comfort during and after dental surgery. We will discuss the various approaches to these relatively easy to learn techniques, sending you back to the dental table with improved confidence.
Behind the scenes of TPLO with Dr James Guthrie
Step into theatre and see what happens in surgery, learn how the procedure works and see how it is performed. Understand the post-operative care, rehabilitation protocols, and what a good recovery and bad recovery looks like. The second half of the lecture will cover step-by-step strategies to manage osteoarthritis.
Beyond the scalpel: regenerative medicine for canine orthopaedics
A chance to discover how stem cells and platelet rich plasma (PRP) can be used for a range of musculoskeletal conditions in dogs. Explore how regenerative therapies can accelerate healing, reduce pain, and offer new hope for patients when surgery is not an option, or to complement and improve the outcomes of surgery and rehabilitation.
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Please book early to avoid disappointment. Each person is required to book their own place.
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QUESTIONS
FAQs
Here are some of the common questions we receive at Fitzpatrick Referrals – if your question is not answered, please get in touch and we will be happy to help!
How much is the CPD?
Our CPD lectures are complementary unless otherwise specified. Occasionally, we hold CPD lectures and training in aid of a charity – in these cases, a ticket price will be clearly displayed and we will contact you to take the payment.
I can no longer attend your CPD event, who should I contact?
Please email [email protected] to cancel your place as soon as possible so we can offer it to someone else.
Can you cater for specific dietary requirements?
A selection of pizzas will be provided on the evening and we can cater for vegetarians, vegans and gluten-free on request. Please email us in advance of the event at [email protected] so we can accommodate your requirements. For anything else, you are welcome to bring food with you.
Your CPD event is now fully booked. Can I join a waiting list?
Yes, please email us at [email protected] with your contact details and the lecture date that you’d like to be on the waiting list for.
Where is the CPD and is there car parking available?
Here are directions to our practice. We have plenty of (free) car parking spaces. Please park at the back of the building and enter via our rehabilitation and hydrotherapy centre reception.
Where can I sign up to your CPD email list?
To be the first to hear about our upcoming CPD lectures, please sign up to our email newsletters.