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CPD lecture series for veterinary professionals

Our Partners in Care lecture series is offered to veterinary professionals to provide high-quality and relevant CPD with our specialists throughout the year. Covering a range of topics, we design the lectures for vets, vet nurses and rehabilitation professionals based on what they want to learn.

Our lectures are held at our orthopaedic and neurology hospital in Eashing, near Godalming in Surrey, in the comfort of our air-conditioned lecture theatre with tea, coffee and pizza provided.

Fitzpatrick Referrals Orthopaedics & Neurology practice in Eashing, Surrey

STUDENT NURSE

OSCE Training Day

Saturday 12 April 2025 | 11am – 4pm
20 places available

We’re delighted to invite student veterinary nurses who are preparing for their OSCEs this year to our practice for a training day.

Outline of the day

  • Introduction to OSCEs, what to expect on exam day, overview of the tasks
  • Breakout groups – go through a selection of tasks
  • Lunch
  • SVNs will practise the tasks under exam conditions
  • Feedback provided

OSCE tasks you will practise

  • Anaesthetic machine, breathing system and FGF
  • Admit infectious case
  • Blood sample and package
  • Fluid therapy – dog
  • Selection of medication
  • NFA-VPS
  • Diagnostic imaging – BVA hips
  • Supporting a bereaved client – new OSCE task

Hosted by

Head Nurse Katrina Endfield, GradDipVN RVN

Event suitable for

Student veterinary nurses preparing for their OSCE exams in 2025.

Location

Fitzpatrick Referrals, Halfway Lane, Eashing, Godalming, Surrey GU7 2QQ | 01483 423761 | Directions

Tickets

£10 per person (lunch and refreshments included).
100% of proceeds donated to Humanimal Trust charity.

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Recent CPD lectures

Catch up with these recordings of our most recent in-person CPD lectures at Fitzpatrick Referrals.

Extraction tips for feline dentistry

Tackling extractions in cats can be nerve-racking for even the most seasoned practitioner! Fragile roots, tiny mouths, friable gums… Although there’s not a ‘one size fits all’ solution, we will share a variety of tips and tricks that can help you overcome some of the most common challenges.

Dental nerve blocks

A small addition to your surgical time with a huge benefit! Not only will using local blocks make your life easier from an anaesthetic perspective, they will also provide patients with improved comfort during and after dental surgery. We will discuss the various approaches to these relatively easy to learn techniques, sending you back to the dental table with improved confidence.

Behind the scenes of TPLO with Dr James Guthrie

Step into theatre and see what happens in surgery, learn how the procedure works and see how it is performed. Understand the post-operative care, rehabilitation protocols, and what a good recovery and bad recovery looks like. The second half of the lecture will cover step-by-step strategies to manage osteoarthritis.

Book your place

Please book early to avoid disappointment. Each person is required to book their own place.

Sorry, this event is now fully booked. To be added to our waiting list, please email [email protected]

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QUESTIONS

FAQs

Here are some of the common questions we receive at Fitzpatrick Referrals – if your question is not answered, please get in touch and we will be happy to help!

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How much is the CPD?

Our CPD lectures are complementary unless otherwise specified. Occasionally, we hold CPD lectures and training in aid of a charity – in these cases, a ticket price will be clearly displayed and we will contact you to take the payment.

I can no longer attend your CPD event, who should I contact?

Please email [email protected] to cancel your place as soon as possible so we can offer it to someone else.

Your CPD event is now fully booked. Can I join a waiting list?

Yes, please email us at [email protected] with your contact details and the lecture date that you’d like to be on the waiting list for.

Where is the CPD and is there car parking available?

Here are directions to our practice. We have plenty of (free) car parking spaces.

Where can I sign up to your CPD email list?

To be the first to hear about our upcoming CPD lectures, please sign up to our email newsletters.