School of Veterinary Medicine and Science

Stepping Stones: To Cut or not to Cut? – that is the Question! Decision Making in GI Cases

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Dates 14 July 2026
Duration 8 hours
Speakers Steph Richardson BVetMed(Hons) CertAVP MRCVS PGCHE FHEA
Location School of Veterinary Medicine and Science
Cost

£350

25% discount for booking online before 31 March 2026

 

 

 

Overview

Rarely does a day go by without seeing a vomiting dog or an animal with diarrhoea. This course aims to develop your decision making abilities and build your confidence in assessing these cases.

Topics to be covered

  • Initial approach to vomiting and diarrhoea
  • Is it medical or surgical?
  • Are your bloods helpful?
  • Introduction to intestinal surgical techniques
  • Video for exploratory laparotomy
  • End-to-end anastomoses practical

 

Required delegate attributes

Aimed at recent graduates, career returners or people changing disciplines.

 

 

Veterinary CPD Education Centre

School of Veterinary Medicine and Science
University of Nottingham
Sutton Bonington Campus
Leicestershire, LE12 5RD

0115 951 6647

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