CONTINUING EDUCATION - CALENDAR OF EVENTS

VSS Underwood is proud to announce our next Nurse Seminar presented by Anita Parkin RVN, AVN, Dip (Surgery & ECC), VTS (Anaesthesia & Analgesia), CVPP, TAE and Isabella Walkerden  RVN on the topic of "The Hidden Hurts - How Pain Shapes Behaviour in Pets".

When:  Monday 22 September | 6.30pm-8.30pm
Where: Cat Specialist Services
Cost: FREE
Who:  All vets and nurses welcome!
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VSS Jindalee is proud to announce our next GP Seminar, in conjunction with Animal Emergency Service, presented by Dr Abbie Tipler (VSS) and Dr Louise Barbesgaard (AES).

Topics: “Emergency Tracheostomy Placement” AND “Reignite Your Passion: Building Mental Resilience in Veterinary Medicine”.
When: Wedenesday 24 September | 6.30pm -9pm
Where:  The Jindalee Hotel
Cost: FREE
Who: All vets and nurses welcome!
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After the success of our Underwood workshop, VSS Jindalee will host another Feeding Tube Workshop, presented by Anita Parkin RVN, AVN, Dip (Surgery & ECC), VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia), CVPP, TAE. 

This session will cover: Should a feeding tube be placed? What type of tube should be placed?  How to place different types of tubes. What foods can be placed down these tubes? How to stop the tube from blocking. Making the patient more comfortable during feeding. Resting energy requirements for the patient.

When:  Wednesday 14 October @ 6:30pm
Cost: FREE (dinner provided) 
Where: CJ Greenfield Community Hall, Richlands
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Dr Stephanie Colthurst BVSc, MANZCVS (SAS), DipECVS

Description: GI biopsies / practical exploratory laparotomy.

Dr Else Jacobson BVSc BSc(Vet) FANZCVS

Description: Practical approach to use of diet in chronic GI disease.

When: Monday 17, November 2025

Time: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Where: Cat Specialist Services

Who: Vets and Vet Nurses

Cost: FREE

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Join us for an exclusive event tailored specifically for veterinarians and veterinary nurses, proudly hosted by Animal Emergency Service (AES) and Veterinary Specialist Services (VSS).

Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your diagnostic confidence and clinical decision-making with two practical, case-based seminars covering essential skills in recognising common eye conditions and managing acute abdominal emergencies in dogs.

This event features speaker Dr Johana Premont from VSS and Dr Ze Yann Song from AES.

Identifying Common Eye Conditions and Knowing When to Refer and Tackling the Acute Abdomen in Dogs

When: Wednesday 26 November

Time: 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM 

Where: Jindalee Hotel

Who:  Vets and Vet Nurses

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Back by popular demand, this engaging webinar will cover everything you need to know about desexing in small animals. Dr Abbie Tipler will discuss the pros and cons of desexing, the ideal age to perform the procedure, surgical options available, and how to approach client conversations with confidence.

This is an invaluable opportunity to expand your knowledge and gain practical insights from a highly experienced specialist.

When: Tuesday 9th, November 2025

Time: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Where: Online via Microsoft Teams (link will be provided upon booking)

Who: Vets and Vet Nurses

Cost: FREE

Reserve your place today and join us for this informative session!