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Our veterinary CPD webinars are updated regularly with the latest veterinary learning topics and VTX CPD members get access to the new webinars, as well as the full vet webinar CPD archive, at no extra charge. We also provide free veterinary CPD webinars to non-members. A free basic account is required to view free webinars or to purchase them on a PAYG basis.

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A conversation with Cat the Vet: What’s new in chronic Kidney Disease?
Internal Medicine
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Primary Care
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62 mins
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£20+VAT
Join our director and Internal Medicine Specialist, Scott Kilpatrick, as he discusses chronic kidney disease (CKD) in feline patients. In this webinar, Scott and Cat Henstridge delve into the complexities of CKD, exploring diagnosis, treatment options, and management strategies for this common condition in cats. They will also discuss key insights, including:Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with an altered intestinal microbiome (dysbiosis), resulting in the production of gut-derived uremic toxins that are harmful to the kidneys and have been associated with CKD progression.Even witho
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A crisis of calcium
Internal Medicine
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Emergency & Critical Care
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112 mins
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£20+VAT
Although disorders of calcium metabolism are relatively common in dogs and cats, they are frequently difficult to diagnose clinically. However, improvements in the laboratory assessment of calcium homeostasis have greatly increased the understanding of these conditions and simplified their diagnosis. This webinar describes the general diagnostic approach to these disorders and considers the management of individual diseases. These cases can be challenging from start to finish, from PTH to vitamin D and back again! We will also focus on the emergency and longer-term management of calcium levels
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A Tale of Two Toxins… A liver’s story
Internal Medicine
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65 mins
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£20+VAT
The liver is central to so many important functions within the body, but can often be the victim toxic insults. Hepatotoxicosis can also be characterized as dosage-dependent or idiosyncratic, although there can be some overlap between the two. In this webinar we will focus on two common hepatotoxins, paracetamol and xylitol. When should we worry? What should we do? And what makes cats different… as always!
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Acute diarrhoea: Stepping away from the antibiotics
Internal Medicine
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74 mins
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£20+VAT
Episodes of acute diarrhoea in dogs and cats are frequently encountered in small animal practice. Many episodes will improve with symptomatic care, but antibiotics are often included in the initial treatment strategy treatment strategy. We will explore common causes of acute diarrhoea and discuss the role of faecal analysis. Question is, does it ever really change what we do?! We will explore when and why antibiotics are prescribed in the management of acute diarrhoea, whether they are always indicated in these situations and the potential adverse effects that antibiotic use may cause. From pr
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Acute kidney injury: Turning a fail into a pass
Emergency & Critical Care
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69 mins
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£20+VAT
This webinar on acute kidney injury provides a thorough base for all clinicians dealing with dogs and cats presenting with acute kidney injury. By the end of this webinar the audience should have increased their confidence in the pathological processes contributing to acute kidney injury, a thorough understanding of useful diagnostic aids and treatment. We also cover CRGV briefly and most importantly, how to prevent acute kidney injury.
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An introduction to endocrine diseases for veterinary nurses
Veterinary Nursing
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73 mins
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£20+VAT
Endocrine diseases are some of the most common long-term diseases we see as veterinary nurses. From diagnosis to inpatient care, treatment and nurse consultations we can make an enormous difference to the care of these patients. This webinar will examine the mechanisms behind diabetes mellitus, Cushing’s disease, Addison’s disease, hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism, as well as the common diagnostic tests performed, treatment options and nursing considerations, both inside the practice and as an outpatient.
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An introduction to ‘Human Factors’ in veterinary practice
Personal Development
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59 mins
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£20+VAT
The study of Human factors is an established discipline that uses scientific knowledge about the human body, mind and behaviour to better understand our fundamental capabilities and limitations. It is ultimately about creating the best possible fit between the people and the environment in which they work.Our Introduction to Human Factors in Veterinary Practice course will help you and your teams to understand the components that make up consistently high performing individuals and organisations. We will explore issues associated with non-technical skills, health and wellbeing and tools such a
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An introduction to veterinary leadership
Personal Development
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48 mins
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£20+VAT
Within the veterinary healthcare setting leadership is likely to be dynamic, ultra-adaptive, shared and situational. Leadership within this setting is not solely reserved for those in positions of responsibility. Each member of the team is required to feel prepared to ‘step up’ to lead in the moment, this may be in response to a patient requiring resuscitation or to ensure that tasks are assigned and completed.Effective leadership has been shown to be crucial for maintaining safe performance in the workplace (Hofmann and Morgeson, 2004; Glendon et al., 2006). When researching the attribute
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Anaesthesia for patients with neurologic disease
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Anaesthesia & Analgesia
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Neurology
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82 mins
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£20+VAT
This webinar will deal with selected neurological diseases of the brain, spinal cord and musculature and highlights important points of pathophysiology for the anaesthetist. The advantages and disadvantages of certain anaesthetic drugs are discussed on the basis of published literature and their use is explained using case studies. Particular attention is paid to analgesia in these patients and the drugs used are presented. 
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Anaesthesia for rabbits and other small mammals
Exotics
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Anaesthesia & Analgesia
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64 mins
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£20+VAT
The mortality rate of rabbits and other small furries during anaesthesia is substantially higher than the perioperative mortality of other pets. The causes for these numbers are multifactorial. This webinar gives an overview of the individual characteristics relevant to anaesthesia of the most common small mammals, the potential difficulties during the anaesthetic period and provides practical advice to make the anaesthesia of small mammal patients as safe as possible.
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