The chemotherapy journey

With approximately one in four of our veterinary patients diagnosed with cancer during their lifetime, chemotherapy is becoming more commonly administered in veterinary practices. But how can we ensure that these patients are treated appropriately, with client and staff safety prioritised? And how do we ensure that our patients have excellent quality of life, while supporting their carers at the same time? This webinar will discuss the chemotherapy journey, from the first visit through to end of life. We will discuss pre-visit considerations, health and safety, the chemotherapy visit, supporting pet carers, and most importantly making the treatment a positive experience for our patients.

Inge Breatnach

RVN, VTS (Oncology)

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Inge qualified in 2007, spending 8 years in small animal practices in Ireland and Australia. In 2015 she relocated, working as both a surgical and medical oncology referral nurse, first in Surrey, and then Buckinghamshire. Inge moved to Bristol in 2023, working with an amazing team providing a wide range of veterinary cancer treatments including radiation therapy. Inge has developed a deep passion for supporting pet carers and helping enhance patient quality of life, inspired by her personal experience of losing her beloved dog, Erik, to cancer in recent years. She is also a firm advocate for veterinary nurse development and education and enjoys sharing her oncology knowledge with others via her Instagram page @OncologyRVN. Inge Breathnach DipVn DipAVn (Small Animal) PgCert AVN (oncology) VTS/VNS (Oncology) RVN