Veterinary Nursing in Primary Care: Practical Skills for Success

8 hoursVeterinary NursingPrimary Care8 CPD hours

Join us for an immersive and interactive veterinary CPD course designed specifically for veterinary nurses working in primary care. This dynamic course blends practical learning with the latest clinical updates, all delivered through case-based discussions to keep you engaged and informed. We have brought together a variety of expert speakers in their chosen fields from across the veterinary nursing profession in the UK.

You’ll explore a wide range of essential topics—from CPR and anaesthesia to wound care, chemotherapy handling, nutrition, feline diabetes, and even the emerging role of faecal transplantation. Each session is packed with practical tips and real-world insights to help you grow in confidence and competence.

Delivered online for maximum convenience, this course offers the perfect opportunity to learn, connect, and thrive alongside a supportive community of like-minded professionals. This course will take approximately 8 hours to complete and will provide you with 8 hours of CPD/CE for your records. Access to this course is for 12 months from your date of registration.

Course Content

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Lesson 1: CPR Updates – Getting the best outcomes for your patients (Sam Thompson) 1 Quiz
learning outcomes
  • Understand the latest RECOVER guidelines for clinical application.
  • Perform high-quality chest compressions to improve outcomes.
  • Enhance team coordination and decision-making during emergencies.
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Lesson 2: Navigating nutritional discussions in practice (Georgia Woods-Lee) 1 Quiz
learning outcomes
  • Understand the evidence base for and against raw feeding and its impact on patient health.
  • Learn communication strategies to address tricky nutritional discussions professionally and respectfully.
  • Explore alternative dietary recommendations tailored to patient needs and owner preferences.
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Lesson 3: Navigating chemotherapy challenges in practices (Inge Breatnach) 1 Quiz
learning outcomes
  • Understand safety protocols for handling and administering chemotherapy drugs.
  • Learn techniques to minimize patient stress and ensure accurate dosing.
  • Explore strategies for monitoring and managing chemotherapy-related side effects.
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Lesson 4: Wound management: Tips and tricks for veterinary nurses (Amelia Sherwood) 1 Quiz
learning outcomes
  • Understand the principles of wound healing and antimicrobial stewardship.
  • Learn advanced techniques for effective wound bed preparation and dressing selection.
  • Develop strategies for promoting optimal recovery and reducing complications.
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Lesson 5: Exotic Animal Nursing: Getting the Basics Right (Tawny Kershaw) 1 Quiz
learning outcomes
  • To be able to recognise cases that require urgent veterinary attention and triage them effectively.
  • To be able to provide first aid and follow up nursing care to a range of exotic species.
  • To be able to collate an equipment list tailored to your practice and the most common exotic cases seen.
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Lesson 6: Updates in internal medicine – Diabetes in cats (Laura Jones) 1 Quiz
learning outcomes
  • Understand the pathophysiology and risk factors for diabetes in cats.
  • Learn about new developments in insulin therapy and glucose monitoring.
  • Develop a step-by-step approach to dietary and long-term management.
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Lesson 7: Anaesthesia Updates: Tips and tricks for veterinary nurses (Lou Northway) 1 Quiz
learning outcomes
  • Understand key updates in anaesthetic protocols and their practical application.
  • Learn how to troubleshoot challenging cases, including high-risk patients.
  • Explore team-based approaches to enhance efficiency and patient safety.
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Lesson 8: Expert RVN Speaker Panel Session
learning outcomes
  • Drill down into those deeper questions being asked directly to the speakers.
  • Learn hints, tips and tricks from the speakers.
  • Consolidate your learning with the panel.

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