• Nurse Club CPD | Cave Veterinary Specialists

Nurse Club logoOur free Nurse Club CPD evenings in Somerset provide the perfect opportunity to hear the latest ideas around various small animal topics, to discuss clinical problems or relevant cases and to catch up with like-minded colleagues.

We would normal meet face-to-face but for now are running our events as online webinars. To ensure you don’t miss an event, sign up to receive email notifications when each event is arranged.

Discussion and questions are welcomed during each event. The Nurse Club is open to all Nurses, Student Nurses and Animal Care Assistants.

If you have any specific questions on our CPD events please email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Sophie Lee & Ria Walker
RVNs

Diabetic Ketoacidosis

In this Nurse Club CPD, RVNs Sophie and Ria review the diagnosis, treatment and nursing considerations for patients with Diabetic Ketoacidosis. This webinar also includes a case study of a patient with DKA we recently treated.

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(Duration 20 minutes)


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Ria Walker
RVN

Common poisons in dogs and cats

In this Nurse Club presentation RVN Ria Walker from Cave Veterinary Services outlines some of the most common poisoning scenarios seen in dogs and cats. She will discuss some of the clinical signs to look out for, time of onset, toxic doses and suggested treatments. This presentation will also assist you in planning the best care strategies to nurse these patients back to health.

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(Duration 25 minutes)


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Annabel McFadzean
Resident in Dentistry

Recognising malocclusions in dogs and cats

Malocclusions are defined as abnormal relationships of teeth to each other and to other structures within the oral cavity. They can be traumatic and severely debilitating. Recognising abnormal occlusion at an early stage can allow for an increased number of therapeutic options and a higher likelihood of success, preventing progression to more serious disease. The veterinary nurse is ideally placed for this as they often examine puppies and kittens at a young age. In this talk Annabel McFadzean will look at how to recognise common malocclusions in dogs and cats, and discuss the treatment options available.

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(Duration 45 minutes)

Anaesthesia in Dentistry and Oral Surgery

In this webinar Annabel discusses the various aspects of anaesthesia and analgesia from a dentist's perspective. She covers the pre-operative examination, as well as airway management and local nerve blocks. All of these are considerations in many patients but are particularly important in dentistry cases.

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(Duration 45 minutes)


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Sophie Puzey
RVN, Senior Surgical Nurse

Wound management, how we can help healing

In the presentation RVN Sophie Puzey will give an overview on wound management and the role nurses can play to ensure the best outcomes for patients.

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(Duration 39 minutes)

Nursing the hepatic encephalopathy patient

Sophie looks at the patients with hepatic encephalopathy and how we can nurse them whilst in hospital.

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(Duration 29 minutes)


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Staci Finn
RVN, Imaging Nurse

Tracy Down
Radiographer

CT vs MRI: What’s the difference?

In this Nurse Club, RVN Staci Finn and Radiographer Tracy Down from Cave Veterinary Specialists, give an overview of how CT and MRI are used in practice. They will cover the mechanism of imaging production and the reasons CT and MRI can be used singularly but also can complement each other.

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(Duration 40 Minutes)


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Sarah Appleton
RVN

Patient Considerations for Anaesthesia

Anaesthesia can be a daunting part of nursing, but by thinking ahead and taking in all patient considerations we can take the stress out of this everyday nursing task. In this presentation, RVN Sarah Appleton, discusses you how planning ahead and thorough examination can help you formulate your own anaesthesia plans for individual patients.

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(Duration 45 Minutes)


Amy Gardiner  

Amy Gardiner
RVN and Senior Medicine Nurse

The Immune System - Starting the Wrong Fight. Nursing the IMHA patient and blood transfusions

In Nurse Club CPD Senior Medicine Nurse Amy Gardiner, discusses Immune Mediated Haemolytic Anaemia (IMHA). She covers symptoms, diagnostic investigations, nursing considerations and blood transfusions.

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(Duration 44 Minutes)


Sam Gilbert  

Sam Gilbert
ECVN Resident in Veterinary Neurology

Nursing the Patient with Meningoencephalitis of Unknown Aetiology (MUA)

Sam Gilbert, Neurology Resident at Cave Veterinary Specialists, talks about MUA and how to nurse patients presenting with this condition. The presentation covers the neurological exam, an overview of the diagnostic work-up and treatment, as well as the nursing care.

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(Duration 40 Minutes)


Amy Robertson  

Amy Robertson
RVN

Nursing of the Feline Cardiology Patient

In this CPD we focus on nursing of the feline cardiology patient. RVNs Amy Robertson and Charlotte Glover discuss how to care for these patients during their hospitalisation period. They will discuss methods for reducing stress during handling and procedures, how to auscultate the heart and what to be listening out for, ECG and blood pressure monitoring. Some of the common feline cardiac conditions that you may come across in practice are also included.

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(Duration 19 Minutes)


Debbie Howe  

Debbie Howe
Senior Surgical RVN

Assisting the surgeon - sutures and suture patterns

Assisting the surgeon in theatre can be daunting. In this CPD session RVN and Senior Surgical Nurse Debbie Howe looks at how, as nurses, we can build on and use our skills to become the best assistant. She will also look at suturing; what materials are available are and how to get started.

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(Duration 67 Minutes)

Nursing the chronic pain patient

Patients can develop chronic pain conditions for a variety of reasons and will inevitably end up being cared for by their owners at home. In this talk Debbie looks at what chronic pain is and how it occurs. She addresses the various treatments for common conditions and then how, as nurses, we can advise and support owners with their pets at home.

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(Duration 57 Minutes)

Assisting the Surgical Orthopaedic Patient - the role of the veterinary nurse

Senior Surgery Nurse Debbie Howe discusses the role of the Veterinary Nurse when dealing with the surgical orthopaedic patient. Particular attention will be paid to the scrub nurse and theatre runner.

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(Duration 64 Minutes)

Nursing the BOAS Patient

We are often presented with brachycephalic patients and their concurrent respiratory problems. In this talk we will look at the physiology effected by the BOAS condition and how we can help the patient both at home and in the hospital environment.

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(Duration 58 minutes)

Portosystemic Shunts

Portosystemic shunts can occur in our patients and cause a variety of problems, both for the patient and in terms of the nursing required. In this CPD Debbie looks at what a portosystemic shunt is, how it can affect the patient, treatment options and the nursing care required.

(Duration 55 minutes)

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Prepping the surgical patient

In this CPD Debbie takes you through the best way to clip your patients without causing clipper rash. As well as ensuring a clear view for surgery teams to operate, clipping and prepping the patient is one way in which we can reduce the risk of surgical site infection. There are many different ways in which we do this and techniques can vary from practice to practice. Debbie will also look at an evidence-based way of prepping your patients for surgery.

(Duration 42 minutes)

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Clip patches - for different areas of the body

In this webinar Debbie gives an overview of clip patches for different areas of the body. She explores the theory behind clip patches and current evidence in this area.

(Duration 32 minutes)

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Lucy Venman  

Lucy Venman
Internal Medicine Resident and Sophie Lee, RVN

The Ups and Downs of Chemotherapy

In this presentation Lucy and Sophie discuss some of the risks and side effects of chemotherapy in our small animal patients as well as some of the positive effects that the treatment can have on a patient’s quality of life.

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(Duration 33 Minutes)


Helen Bye  

Helen Bye
RVN and Head Nurse

Everyone has mental health, not everyone has mental health awareness

Mental health is hidden - it can’t be seen, and it can’t be heard. No one knows if it is in good condition or poor condition and no-one asks. During this presentation Helen will raise awareness of mental health and wellbeing. What is mental health? What makes it good and what makes it poor? What are the symptoms of poor mental? They may be subtle, but they are there, and poor mental health can be devastating. Know when and where to seek help and let’s work together to remove the stigma.

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(Duration 35 Minutes)


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Will McFadzean
Head of Specialist Services

Becoming a more environmentally sustainable practice

In this CPD presentation, Head of Specialists Services and Environmental Champion Will McFadzean gives an insight into the steps taken at Cave to make the practice more sustainable. He highlights the process needed to work towards achieving Investors in the Environment accreditation and gives practical examples of the steps others can use in the own clinics to reduce their carbon footprint and run a more sustainable practice.

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(Duration 58 Minutes)


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Bethany Browse
Senior Wards Nurse

Hospitalisation of the feline neurological patient - nursing considerations

Neurological disorders in cats require careful and considered nursing to increase the likelihood of a full recovery. Nurses and clinicians are often daunted by nursing cats due to their specific behavioural responses and needs and the complex nature of neurological disorders. Nursing plays an important role in ensuring effective care is delivered across all areas of patient care. Senior Wards Nurse Bethany Browse discusses how cat friendly handling techniques and personalised care plans can reduce stress in feline patients and should be implemented at all stages of their hospitalisation. 

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(Duration 20 Minutes)


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Leigh-Anne Buse
RVN

Feeding the hospitalised patient

Nutrition plays a vital role in the successful treatment of patients. In this Nurse Club webinar session RVN Leigh-Anne will discuss what, how much and when we should feed patients in our care. She will also discuss methods of assisted feeding.

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(Duration 35 Minutes)


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Jamie Whitrow
RVN

Clipping the surgical patient

In this online webinar Jamie and Debbie look at the best way to clip surgical patients and how avoid issues such as clipper rash.

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(Duration 70 Minutes)


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Oli Gilman
EBVS® European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery

Drains – Indications, Management and Removal

In this webinar Oli discusses the different types of drains you may be required to place. He looks at why we place them, how they should be managed post-operatively and when is the right time for them to be removed.

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(Duration 20 minutes)


 Josh Hardwick  

Josh Hardwick
EBVS® European Veterinary Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine

A Feline Friendly Practice, how can we keep our cats happy?

In this webinar, Josh discusses how you can practically apply the latest ISFM guidelines to everyday practice. This webinar will be a must for anyone interested in learning more about feline care and what can be done throughout the practice to relax patients during their stay.

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(Duration 55 minutes)


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David Haine
Head of Surgery

Thermal injuries: why we should worry about a burn

Thankfully serious burns in small animal patients are uncommon, but unfortunately when they do occur they can be fatal. Because of this maybe most of what we know about treating them is wrong! In this webinar David gives an insightful overview of why these cases can be such a problem and how we can best treat patients.

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(Duration 34 minutes)


 Sabrina Gillespie  

Sabrina Gillespie
EBVS® European Specialist in Veterinary Neurology

Emergency treatment of seizures in dogs and cats

In this webinar Sabrina gives a case-based approach to the emergency management of seizures. She covers how to recognise a seizure, as well as a look at anti-convulsant medications. Sabrina also provides an overview of the nursing considerations for these patients.

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(Duration 60 minutes)


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Amanda Boswell
RVN

The benefit of using contrast in imaging

In this webinar Amanda gives an overview of the various ways that contrast can be administered to patients to enhance the use of imaging modalities and aid diagnosis.

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(Duration 50 minutes)