Advanced Anaesthesia for Veterinary Nurses

As a veterinary nurse, you play a vital role in the safe and effective delivery of anaesthesia, and with the right knowledge, you can truly excel in this area of practice and make a real impact on patient outcomes.

In this one-day advanced course, you’ll explore the pharmacology of analgesic drugs in detail, learn how to interpret blood gas results and understand acid-base balance, and gain confidence in managing mechanical ventilation. You’ll also dive into specific considerations for patients undergoing endoscopic procedures, as well as how to approach complex cases such as head trauma, thoracic trauma, and acute abdomen.

This comprehensive day is the ideal next step if you’re ready to build on your foundational skills and take your anaesthesia knowledge to the next level.

Topics to be covered include:

•  All things analgesia: From receptors to administration
• Pokes and scopes: Endoscopy anaesthesia
• Blood gas bootcamp
• Positive-pressure ventilation theory
  
• Manual and mechanical ventilation
  
• From nose to toe: Complex case considerations