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CPD lectures 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 hospital in Eashing, near Godalming in Surrey, in the comfort of our air-conditioned lecture theatre with complimentary light bites and refreshments provided. We also occasionally host webinars.
NEW
Vet Nurse CPD & Recruitment Morning
Thursday 20 August 2026 | 10.30am – 1.30pm
Light bites and refreshments provided
Are you thinking about a nursing career move or simply interested in learning more about referral nursing? Our friendly team warmly invite you to join us for the morning, whether you’re a student veterinary nurse, recently qualified RVN or have a wealth of experience.
Or if you’re simply wishing to top up your CPD, you are more than welcome to attend.
Lectures
- Neurology nursing: Cytarabine therapy for immune-mediated disease processes
- Orthopaedics: Nursing the joint replacement and osteosarcoma patient
- Anaesthesia of the neonatal, geriatric and BOAS patient
Presented by
Hannah Boyd, RVN NCert (AnaesthNsg), Neurology Nurse
Emily Maskell, RVN, Advanced Orthopaedics
Amelia Norman, AVN RVN, Clinical Nurse Lead
Location
Fitzpatrick Referrals, Halfway Lane, Eashing, Godalming, Surrey GU7 2QQ | 01483 423761 | Directions
Event postponed
New date and evening time to be announced soon.
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Recent CPD lectures
Catch up with these recordings of our most recent in-person CPD lectures at Fitzpatrick Referrals.
Occult tethered cord syndrome: recognising an underdiagnosed cause of neurological dysfunction
Occult tethered cord syndrome is an increasingly recognised but often overlooked cause of neurological dysfunction in dogs. This lecture will explore the clinical presentation, diagnostic work-up and surgical management of affected patients, helping primary care clinicians identify cases that may benefit from specialist investigation and treatment.
Traumatic dental injuries
Dental injuries are incredibly common in veterinary medicine. Considering over 25% of dogs and cats in day-to-day practice will present with dental trauma, it is perhaps surprising these injuries are often overlooked or subject to treatment delay! This lecture explores the different types of dental traumatic injuries we can find, how to recognise them, and most importantly, how we can treat them.
Managing facial trauma in veterinary dentistry: A guide for nurses
This lecture considers the facial trauma patient from presentation to discharge, including initial stabilisation, anaesthetic considerations, dental surgery options, tube feeding and inpatient care.
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.
Beyond the scalpel: regenerative medicine for canine orthopaedics
A chance to discover how stem cells and platelet rich plasma (PRP) can be used for a range of musculoskeletal conditions in dogs. Explore how regenerative therapies can accelerate healing, reduce pain, and offer new hope for patients when surgery is not an option, or to complement and improve the outcomes of surgery and rehabilitation.
Book your place
Please book early to avoid disappointment. Each person is required to book their own place.
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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!
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.
Can you cater for specific dietary requirements?
A selection of pizzas will be provided on the evening and we can cater for vegetarians, vegans and gluten-free on request. Please email us in advance of the event at [email protected] so we can accommodate your requirements. For anything else, you are welcome to bring food with you.
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. Please park at the back of the building and enter via our rehabilitation and hydrotherapy centre reception.
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.