CPD Lecture Series for Veterinary Professionals
Partners in Care
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 and vet nurses based on what they want to learn.
Our lectures are held at either our Orthopaedic and Neurology hospital in Eashing, in our lecture theatre; at our Oncology and Soft Tissue hospital in Guildford; or at The Hub, Surrey Research Park, Guildford. We provide tea, coffee and either pizza or sandwiches on arrival and the rooms are airconditioned for your comfort.
2020-21 CPD events
Orthopaedics and Neurology
Functional rehabilitation combines the benefits of strength, stability, flexibility, balance and coordination, and endurance. In addition to these key elements, there is a requisite for a physical modification that ultimately enhances the coordination between muscular and nervous systems. A major component of functional rehabilitation is core stability which can be defined as the restoration or facilitation of the ability of the neuromuscular system to control and protect the spine from injury or re-injury. This lecture will aim to demonstrate how valuable a holistic approach is from a rehabilitation point of view and how this can be integrated into a patients care pathway.
Who? Fiona Doubleday, BSc (Hons) MCSP SRP ACPAT CAT A, Chartered Physiotherapist & Rehabilitation Team Leader
Lecture suitable for veterinary surgeons, nurses and rehabilitation professionals
Where? Fitzpatrick Referrals Orthopaedics and Neurology, Halfway Lane, Eashing, Godalming, Surrey GU7 2QQ | 01483 423761
7:30pm Refreshments and pizza, 8pm start, 9pm finish
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With the increased popularity of toy breed dogs, atlantoaxial instability is a clinical condition on the rise. Radiographs are often all you need to detect this anomaly which may very well save the patient’s life. We will use case examples to revise specific pitfalls of cervical neurolocalisation, interpret spinal radiographs and consider other neurological conditions seen in toy breeds. We will also give you practical information on the management of atlantoaxial instability cases to advise clients including a brief description of surgical options.
Who? Guillaume Leblond, DVM DVSc DipACVIM MRCVS, Senior Surgeon, Neurology
Lecture suitable for veterinary surgeons
Where? Fitzpatrick Referrals Orthopaedics and Neurology, Halfway Lane, Eashing, Godalming, Surrey GU7 2QQ | 01483 423761
7:30pm Refreshments and pizza, 8pm start, 9pm finish
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Stifle based lameness is an everyday presentation but there is more to the stifle that just cruciate disease. We will review a series of cases with stifle-based lameness and help you build confidence in making a radiographic diagnosis for a range of stifle pathologies. We will give you an insight into the diagnostic pathways we follow to help us reach a definitive diagnosis and give you a brief insight into the treatments we use.
Who? Miguel Solano, DVM DipECVS MRCVS, Senior Surgeon, Orthopaedics
Lecture suitable for veterinary surgeons
Where? Fitzpatrick Referrals Orthopaedics and Neurology, Halfway Lane, Eashing, Godalming, Surrey GU7 2QQ | 01483 423761
7:30pm Refreshments and pizza, 8pm start, 9pm finish
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The skillset for a successful neurological examination of the cat is very different from the dog – and so are many of the diseases that cause brain, spinal cord or neuromuscular disease in this species. This lecture on feline neuromuscular diseases is the first of series on Feline Neurology at Fitzpatrick referrals. We will discuss a feline focused neurological examination and key points in history taking before moving on to cover the approach and work up when presented with a weak cat. Case-based examples will be used throughout and delegates are encouraged to bring any appropriate cases for discussion.
Who? Joana Tabanez, DVM MRCVS, Neurology Resident (ECVN)
Lecture suitable for veterinary surgeons
Where? Fitzpatrick Referrals Orthopaedics and Neurology, Halfway Lane, Eashing, Godalming, Surrey GU7 2QQ | 01483 423761
7:30pm Refreshments and pizza, 8pm start, 9pm finish
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Shoulder injuries can be challenging to diagnose and manage. The aim of this lecture is to discuss common conditions of the shoulder, the diagnostic process and the treatment. I will discuss this topic on a case-based approach.
Who? Susan Murphy, MVB DipECVS MRCVS, Senior Surgeon, Orthopaedics
Lecture suitable for veterinary surgeons
Where? Fitzpatrick Referrals Orthopaedics and Neurology, Halfway Lane, Eashing, Godalming, Surrey GU7 2QQ | 01483 423761
7:30pm Refreshments and pizza, 8pm start, 9pm finish
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Feline seizures differ quite markedly from their canine counterpart. Let’s go on a journey discovering different seizure presentations, have a look at a feline specific work-up, before discussing targeted treatment options.
Who? Carina Rotter, Mag. med. vet. MRCVS, Neurology Resident (ECVN)
Lecture suitable for veterinary surgeons
Where? Fitzpatrick Referrals Orthopaedics and Neurology, Halfway Lane, Eashing, Godalming, Surrey GU7 2QQ | 01483 423761
7:30pm Refreshments and pizza, 8pm start, 9pm finish
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Follow a series of patients with thoracic limb lameness attributed to elbow dysplasia. Elbow dysplasia is an umbrella term that includes several pathologies medial coronoid disease, medial compartment disease, osteochondrosis dissecans, ununited anconeal process, and/or elbow incongruity. We will review cases with differing radiographic abnormalities. Improve your radiographic diagnostic ability and subsequent advice to your clients. Attendees are encouraged to bring your patients’ radiographs along for discussion.
Who? Pádraig Egan, BVM&S CertAVP (GSAS) DipECVS MRCVS, Senior Surgeon, Orthopaedics
Lecture suitable for veterinary surgeons
Where? Fitzpatrick Referrals Orthopaedics and Neurology, Halfway Lane, Eashing, Godalming, Surrey GU7 2QQ | 01483 423761
7:30pm Refreshments and pizza, 8pm start, 9pm finish
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Little bones but big problems! Radiographic interpretation of the multiple small bones that make up these complex regions of the limb can be challenging to interpret. We will run through a series of radiographs to show you what to look out for to help you diagnose problems in this location. As well as how to obtain the perfect the radiographs (and some special projections) to help your assessment. Attendees are encouraged to bring your patients’ radiographs along for discussion (or email them to us beforehand).
Who? James Guthrie, BVM&S CertAVP (GSAS) DipECVS MRCVS, Senior Surgeon, Orthopaedics
Lecture suitable for veterinary surgeons
Where? Fitzpatrick Referrals Orthopaedics and Neurology, Halfway Lane, Eashing, Godalming, Surrey GU7 2QQ | 01483 423761
7:30pm Refreshments and pizza, 8pm start, 9pm finish
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How do you investigation hip pain? Revise your radiographic interpretation of hip abnormalities and combine this with your clinical examination to make an appropriate plan for your patient. We will review a series of cases from patients of differing ages, with differing clinical symptoms and radiographic abnormalities to help build your confidence in managing these challenging cases. Attendees are encouraged to bring your patients’ radiographs along for discussion.
Who? Sarah Girling, BSc BVSc CertSAS DipECVS MRCVS, Senior Surgeon, Orthopaedics
Lecture suitable for veterinary surgeons
Where? Fitzpatrick Referrals Orthopaedics and Neurology, Halfway Lane, Eashing, Godalming, Surrey GU7 2QQ | 01483 423761
7:30pm Refreshments and pizza, 8pm start, 9pm finish
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Neuropathic pain and itch – a clinical syndrome of pain or pruritis (respectively) due to abnormal somatosensory processing in the peripheral or central nervous system are poorly understood conditions. This lecture will delve into the known pathogenesis and common causes and influences in the cat. Diagnostic and management pathways will be discussed with a particular focus on Feline Orofacial Pain syndrome, tail mutilation, mutilation post-injury and orthopaedic surgery and Feline Hyperaesthesia syndrome.
Who? Professor Clare Rusbridge, BVMS (Hons) PhD DECVN FRCVS, Chief of Neurology
Lecture suitable for veterinary surgeons
Where? Fitzpatrick Referrals Orthopaedics and Neurology, Halfway Lane, Eashing, Godalming, Surrey GU7 2QQ | 01483 423761
7:30pm Refreshments and pizza, 8pm start, 9pm finish
Bookings open 1st September 2020
Rehabilitation of muscles can often be thought of as massage, stretches and electrotherapy. Physiotherapists have an in-depth knowledge of anatomy and biomechanics and approach treatments from a functional point of view. This talk will aim to discuss two major muscle groups – triceps brachii and quadriceps femoris, their function and how we clinically apply treatments to these important muscles.
Who? Rehabilitation Team
Lecture suitable for veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses and rehabilitation professionals
Where? Fitzpatrick Referrals Orthopaedics and Neurology, Halfway Lane, Eashing, Godalming, Surrey GU7 2QQ | 01483 423761
7:30pm Refreshments and pizza, 8pm start, 9pm finish
Bookings open 1st September 2020
Oncology and Soft Tissue
Who? Professor Nick Bacon, MA VetMB CertVR CertSAS DiplECVS DACVS FRCVS, Clinical Director, Oncologic & Soft Tissue Surgery
Where? The Hub, Surrey Research Park, Surrey Technology Centre, 40 Occam Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7YG | 01483 579693
7pm Refreshments and pizza, 7:30pm start, 8:30pm finish
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Who? Jonathan Bray, BVSc MVSc MSc(ClinOnc) MACVSc CertSAS DiplECVS MRCVS, Senior Clinician, Oncologic & Soft Tissue Surgery & Research
Where? The Hub, Surrey Research Park, Surrey Technology Centre, 40 Occam Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7YG | 01483 579693
7pm Refreshments and pizza, 7:30pm start, 8:30pm finish
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Who? Laurent Findji, DMV MS DiplECVS MRCVS, Senior Clinician, Oncologic & Soft Tissue Surgery
Where? The Hub, Surrey Research Park, Surrey Technology Centre, 40 Occam Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7YG | 01483 579693
7pm Refreshments and pizza, 7:30pm start, 8:30pm finish
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Incontinence is a common problem encountered in practice and represents one of the largest reasons for rehoming dogs in the USA.
This lecture will focus on the diagnostic approach to urinary incontinence and introduce new options that are available for managing these cases.
Who? Gerard McLauchlan, BVMS DipECVIM-CA FHEA MRCVS, Senior Clinician, Interventional Radiology
Where? The Hub, Surrey Research Park, Surrey Technology Centre, 40 Occam Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7YG | 01483 579693
7pm Refreshments and pizza, 7:30pm start, 8:30pm finish
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You’re dealing with a dyspnoeic dog and take thoracic x-rays. Do you want to understand what those fuzzy-looking lungs really mean? Do you want to be able to know if the dog is dyspnoeic due to heart or lung disease based on the x-rays? This practical discussion will help you feel more confident when dealing with emergency cases that need thoracic imaging. We will be looking at many clinical cases with common conditions similar to the ones you may come across in your practice.
Who? Sérgio Guilherme, LMV MRCVS, Radiologist
Where? The Hub, Surrey Research Park, Surrey Technology Centre, 40 Occam Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7YG | 01483 579693
7pm Refreshments and pizza, 7:30pm start, 8:30pm finish
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Who? Daisy Norgate, BVetMed MVetmed MRCVS, Anaesthetist
Where? The Hub, Surrey Research Park, Surrey Technology Centre, 40 Occam Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7YG | 01483 579693
7pm Refreshments and pizza, 7:30pm start, 8:30pm finish
Booking will be available when lecture details are confirmed
Who? TBC
Where? The Hub, Surrey Research Park, Surrey Technology Centre, 40 Occam Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7YG | 01483 579693
7pm Refreshments and pizza, 7:30pm start, 8:30pm finish
Booking will be available when lecture details are confirmed
Nursing
Who? Eirik Kvale, CMV MRCVS, Surgical Resident (ECVS)
Where? Fitzpatrick Referrals Oncology & Soft Tissue, 70 Priestley Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7AJ | 01483 668100
7pm Refreshments and pizza, 7:30pm start, 8:30pm finish
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Who? Carly Seymour, VTS (Anaesthesia & Analgesia) CertVNECC RVN, Head Nurse
Where? Fitzpatrick Referrals Oncology & Soft Tissue, 70 Priestley Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7AJ | 01483 668100
7pm Refreshments and pizza, 7:30pm start, 8:30pm finish
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Who? Professor Nick Bacon, MA VetMB CertVR CertSAS DiplECVS DACVS FRCVS, Clinical Director, Oncologic & Soft Tissue Surgery
Where? Fitzpatrick Referrals Oncology & Soft Tissue, 70 Priestley Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7AJ | 01483 668100
7pm Refreshments and pizza, 7:30pm start, 8:30pm finish
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Who? Gerard McLauchlan, BVMS DipECVIM-CA FHEA MRCVS, Senior Clinician, Interventional Radiology
Where? Fitzpatrick Referrals Oncology & Soft Tissue, 70 Priestley Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7AJ | 01483 668100
7pm Refreshments and pizza, 7:30pm start, 8:30pm finish
Booking will be available when lecture details are confirmed
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