Course description
Exotic animals, ranging from rabbits and guinea pigs to avian and reptile patients, are being seen more frequently in general practice. When undertaking routine procedures, such as neutering and dental work, anaesthesia is often required. Moreover, anaesthesia is often used for diagnostic testing in exotic species too.
Exotic patients are more prone to feeling debilitated, and it is therefore essential that we understand how best to approach anaesthesia with such species. Doing so, allows us to ensure that we are providing anaesthesia in the safest and most effective way, whilst the animals are in our care. It is also necessary to have an understanding of exotic animal care pre- and post-anaesthesia to promote the best recovery and therefore prompt discharge of the animal from the hospital.
Specific areas to be covered:
• Small mammals – rabbits, guinea pigs, rodents and ferrets
• Reptiles – tortoises, lizards and snakes
• Avian – chickens, parrots and birds of prey
• Species considerations surrounding anaesthesia
• Preparation, monitoring and recovery from anaesthesia
• Common surgical conditions and the associated peri-operative care
• Admittance and discharge of some individual cases
Stacey Vickery RVN, CGVNES
9.30am - 4.30pm
£200+vat
Do you work at this organisation and want to update this page?
Is there out-of-date information about your organisation or courses published here? Fill out this form to get in touch with us.