This highly practical day offers vets in-depth training in the surgical management of perineal hernias. With step-by-step demonstrations and cadaver-based practice, participants will learn how to approach these challenging cases with confidence. The day will cover relevant anatomy, patient selection, peri and postoperative care and surgical repair techniques. This is ideal for general practitioners looking to strengthen their surgical skills and improve patient care in this complex condition.

This practical day with provide vets with a focused, hands-on approach to the diagnosis and surgical management of salivary mucoceles Through some lectures, case discussions and cadaver-based surgery, participants will gain confidence in recognizing clinical presentations, selecting appropriate diagnostic techniques and performing salivary gland excision. Emphasis will be placed on practical tips, avoiding common pitfalls and ensuring good outcomes.

This one day blended theory and practical course will review the routine and emergency presentations of BOAS, a condition that is increasingly managed in first opinion practice with a huge welfare impact. Objectively determining the severity of the disease to then make appropriate interventions or advise referral with confidence can be challenging for vets and owners, so this will be explored with worked examples. We will then perform modified folding flap palatoplasty, alarplasty combined with alar wing resection and tonsillectomy. The risks of investigating and treating these conditions can be high and temporary tracheostomy and review of complications will also be a focus for the course.

Topics to be covered 

• Routine and emergency presentation BOAS 
• Complications arising from BOAS surgery 
• Surgical procedures for BOAS 
• Emergency temp trach and postop management 

This course is suitable for :

• Veterinary surgeons keen to develop their recognition of clinical BOAS and determine surgical versus non-surgical candidates 
• Veterinary surgeons wishing to become confident in URT diversion for airway occlusion of the larynx  
• Veterinary surgeons performing BOAS surgery or refining their current procedural practice  

This pair of interactive, case-based CPD days is designed to help primary care clinicians maximise their approach to medical cases using available resources and budgets.  These two complementary courses will progressively develop a clear, problem-focused strategy for investigating and managing medicine cases within primary care, aiming to achieve more satisfying outcomes – especially for cases where referral may not be an option.

The course will feature real cases from primary care practices that were either referred or where advice was sought, using these examples to explore ways in which referrals might have been avoided.

Celebrating Nottingham Veterinary Excellence: Connecting Alumni, Advancing Practice and Inspiring the Future. 

Saturday 19th June 2027

09:00-5:00pm

Lunch and Refreshments provided

Evening Social with live entertainment to follow