10 new poisoning modules from VPIS to be released on Vetacademy

The Veterinary Poisons Information Service (VPIS) has announced a collaboration with online content supplier Vetstream to develop a series of ten CPD modules covering the most common types of poisoning to animals.

The modules will be hosted on Vetacademy, a Vetstream service which provides e-learning modules and online videos in partnership with some of the world’s leading veterinary CPD providers.

For a full list of modules read more.

Vetstream will be at the London Vet Show from 15-16th November

The London Vet Show is one of the busiest veterinary events in the UK with exhibitors including the BVA and RCVS. The show includes sponsor-led seminars, CPD lectures, business seminars and an extensive scientific programme.

Vetstream will be bringing its Vetstart offer to Stand I 75. If you’re attending make sure to stop by!

More details can be found at the London Vet Show.

UPDATE: Pictures from the event can now be found on the Vetstream Facebook page.

Comprehensive two day course for students and graduates considering a career in the UK

The British Veterinary Association (BVA), the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and the Veterinary Defence Society (VDS) are joining up to help overseas vets with a comprehensive two day course aimed at providing them with the necessary information and support needed to practice as a veterinary surgeon in the UK.

The ‘Introduction to the UK veterinary profession – an essential CPD course for overseas vets’ is aimed at overseas vets in their first two years in the UK and those considering working there.

For more information visit the BVA.

The Southern European Veterinary Conference (SEVC) 2012 will run from 18-20 October this year and will be held in Barcelona, Spain

Check out the SEVC website to see the full scientific programme that includes a strong 3 day stream on Practice Management.

Students and recent graduates, who are a Vetstart members are invited to the full 3 day SEVC programme for only €149. This incredible offer even includes the congress Grand Fiesta party on Saturday evening!

Applicants need to be registered as Vetstart members and need to also register individually with the SEVC office in Barcelona via the SEVC website

We look forward to seeing you in Barcelona, and don’t forget to tell any other students and recent graduates to come join SEVC 2012.

In case you are planning to come with a group of students please contact us to make special arrangements for your group.

If you book early, flights to Barcelona from many cities in Europe are at low rates and you might be able to arrange your stay in Barcelona by finding fellow Vetstart members in Barcelona or via the IVSA. In addition, Barcelona is well-known for the many low budget hostels and hotels in town.

See you in Spain this October!

BVA partners with RVC CPD for clinical courses to fill career gaps

The courses are designed for graduates who have just left vet school and are looking to focus on a specific discipline in veterinary practice. Courses include farm animal practice, emergency care, internal medicine, dermatology and ophthalmology.

Courses will be held from April to September 2012 at the British Veterinary Association in London. BVA members receive a 45% discount.

For prices, booking information and full details visit the BVA site.

Free CPD for recent graduates from Boehringer Ingelheim

Vetmedica Boehringer Ingelheim are holding a free Cardiology CPD Day for vets who graduated in the past 5 years.

The event will be presented by cardiology specialists Professor Adrian Boswood of The Royal Veterinary College and Dr Mark Patteson of Heart Vets. The day will be an interactive, case driven experience and is designed to be fun as well as informative.

The cardiology CPD day will take place at 10am on 14 April. To apply fill out and return this form.

Online learning-platform provides comprehensive CPD from a range of excellent providers

Continuing professional development (CPD) is an important part of maintaining your skills and knowledge after you graduate. Finding CPD can be a hassle, attending events or scheduled webinars aren’t always convenient with the extemely busy schedules vets face.

Vetacademy is a place to get all your CPD in one place from a number of leading CPD providers such as The Royal Dick School of Veterinary Studies, Improve International and Elsevier. Modules include practice management, clinical analysis and case studies, and can all be accessed online.

Best of all Vetacademy can be accessed on your laptop or computer whenever you want it – there’s nothing to download, no fancy tools you need, you simply login, select the module you want to do whenever you want to do it.

Hills Vet Nutrition are releasing three ‘secret’ webinars for veterinary nurses based on the success of their last sessions. The three webinars will involve client management and framework planning but beyond that no details are known.

As usual the webinars are all free, though spaces are limited. Registration is currently available by e-mailing jane_quail@hillspet.com or calling 01923 814454. Registration is open to all veterinary nurses, ANAs and trainees and will grant CPD/CVE to British and Irish nurses.

For more information on Hills Pets, please click here

Vetmedica are hosting two webinars for free in August. The webinars will be hosted by specialists Andy Durham and Catherine McGowan

The webinars will include interactive segments and the option to ask speakers questions and have them answered during the webinar — this is perfect for students. If you can’t make it don’t worry: the webinars will be freely available for a short time after they are broadcast.

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