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Vet Prac Blog keeps you up to date with the latest techniques and advances in veterinary science, as well as consistently honing your veterinary skills and knowledge. VetPrac courses are designed by vets for vets with the realities of practice in mind. Our workshops provide a nurturing environment in which to practice surgical skills without compromising patient health.
Vet Prac Blog
4M ago
When you’re sitting with a pet parent or family who has just said goodbye to their pet, there is often nothing that can be said to ease their pain. ClayPaws® Kits give you something to do when there is nothing to say. Instead of showing your compassion through hard-to-find words, consider making a ClayPaws print […]
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Vet Prac Blog
6M ago
iM3 is renowned for our long-lasting dental units, with some units still working in practice that were first manufactured over 30 years ago by our founder in Australia. The new Evolution Range builds on this long-lasting ethos, creating dental units made for the rigors of working in the extreme environments of veterinary clinics worldwide. From […]
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Vet Prac Blog
7M ago
Continuing professional development (CPD) is crucial for veterinary professionals seeking to stay ahead in their field. At VetPrac, we understand the importance of education, which is why we offer a range of workshops and courses designed specifically for vets. Whether you’re looking to enhance your skills or expand your knowledge, VetPrac has the perfect veterinary […]
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Vet Prac Blog
1y ago
In veterinary medicine, staying current with the latest advancements is not only a professional necessity, but a commitment to providing quality care to companion animals and their owners.
Thankfully, the landscape of education has expanded beyond traditional methods and we now find ourselves in the era of online veterinary continuing education. Here’s how our platform will revolutionise your path to professional growth through our On Demand CPD (Continuing Professional Development) program.
Introducing On Demand Veterinary Education: Where Learning Meets Convenience
As a clinical veteri ..read more
Vet Prac Blog
1y ago
We understand that the best veterinary continuing education workshops need exceptional people, the right atmosphere, and the right tools for the job.
That’s why we’re proud to introduce our friends at Knight Benedikt as VetPrac Training Partners and suppliers of quality orthopaedic implants for our fracture fixation and introductory TPLO workshops. Participants will be using power tools, TPLO saws, orthopaedic implants and screws from Knight Benedikt, as well as wearing their PPE. At a VetPrac orthopaedic surgery course, you’ll have the opportunity to use brand new surgical equipment and engag ..read more
Vet Prac Blog
1y ago
As a veterinarian, staying up-to-date on the latest advances in your field is crucial to providing the best care for your patients. However, finding the time to attend in-person continuing professional development (CPD) courses can be challenging. That’s where VetPrac comes in. We offer a range of online CPD courses for vets, so you can enhance your knowledge and skills from the comfort of your own home, or at the clinic.
On-Demand Courses: Learn at Your Own Pace
Our On-Demand series pairs pre-recorded sessions from live courses we’ve hosted online, with useful and progressive learning materia ..read more
Vet Prac Blog
1y ago
Abdominal ultrasound is becoming an essential diagnostic tool in general veterinary practice. Attending a face-to-face workshop in abdominal ultrasound is an excellent way to improve your hands-on imaging skills, and learn how to interpret your images in the context of diagnosis and treatment.
Find out why continuing professional development (CPD) and continuing education (CE) in abdominal ultrasound should be on your radar as a clinical veterinarian.
Abdominal Ultrasound CE for Vets: How will it Help You?
Continuing education (CE) in abdominal ultrasound is a good choice for plenty of r ..read more
Vet Prac Blog
1y ago
One thing I hear a lot is that vet nurses and techs want to use their technical skills more often and in more challenging ways.
I’m a proud RVN with diplomas in both general practice and surgery. I’ve been working in this industry for 18 years, and I’ve worked hard to achieve these qualifications. Yet I’m also one of the fortunate few, because I work in specialist-level referral practice where my clinical skills as a vet nurse are both acknowledged and rewarded. I love my job, and the opportunity it gives me to contribute my skills and experience to the work we do.
In my workplace, for exampl ..read more
Vet Prac Blog
1y ago
Dr Margie McEwen BVSc DACVAA MANZCVS
“Anaesthesia is an unusual speciality as it routinely involves deliberately placing the patient in a situation that is intrinsically full of risk.”
– Bould et al. 2007
This quote really resonates with me. If you consider a routine day in the clinic most of our actions are to heal, soothe, or repair. Yet every day, veterinarians and their nurse or technician colleagues place companion animals under anaesthesia. Most of the time, the risks are managed and the patients recover uneventfully.
This is an appropriate moment to pa ..read more
Vet Prac Blog
1y ago
Veterinary nurses play a critical role in animal care, supporting vets on the frontline and often working in a very hands-on role. As a vet nurse, your practical skillset is important and therefore undertaking continuing education to broaden those skills – and expand your veterinary knowledge – is vital to career progression.
In most of Australia, registration for vet nurses is not compulsory – and therefore, neither is continuing professional development (CPD). That being said, it’s highly recommended that nurses do register with the Veterinary Nurses Council of Australia’s (VNCA) Australia ..read more