Courtney Scales

DipVN, NCert (Anaesth), PgCertVAA, RVN

Veterinary Anursethesia

Courtney is originally from New Zealand, where she trained and qualified. She began her career in veterinary nursing in 2007 and worked in multiple clinics in New Zealand before moving to Australia in 2015 to pursue her passion for anaesthesia.

In 2016, she moved to the United Kingdom, where she most recently worked as an Anaesthesia Registered Veterinary Nurse at the Royal Veterinary College and also as a Clinical Educator in Anaesthesia for Burtons Academy.

Courtney now works for Davies Veterinary Specialists. Courtney started Veterinary Anursethesia on various social media platforms throughout her studies and career to share anaesthesia tips with the veterinary community. She has written several journal articles and textbook chapters and enjoys face-to-face speaking about the practical side of anaesthesia monitoring in practice, at CPD events and national congresses.

Courtney Scales lectures on the following courses

The Veterinary Nurse Essential Anaesthesia Collection

Niamh Clancy
Multiple Lecturers
A tailored learning series containing thirteen videos with expert lecturers, combining two comprehensive nurse-focused anaesthesia learning series. This collection is designed to build a strong foundational knowledge and confidence in key anaesthesia principles, as outlined below: Anaesthesia...
On-Demand
11Hours

Anaesthesia Refresher for Veterinary Nurses

Courtney Scales
Understanding the fundamentals of anaesthesia monitoring will not only boost your confidence but will also lay the groundwork for future skills and concepts to be built on. Monitoring your patients' physiological parameters is similar to assembling puzzle pieces; it is critical to understand...
On-Demand
5.5Hours

Advanced Anaesthesia for Veterinary Nurses

Courtney Scales
Monday 5th October 2026
The Imaging and Theory Lab, London
This one-day course with Courtney Scales expands on the fundamentals of anaesthesia monitoring, by exploring advanced veterinary anaesthesia topics and concepts.
Vet Nurse Theory
7Hours

Anaesthesia Refresher

Courtney Scales
Monday 13th April 2026
The Imaging and Theory Lab, London
This one-day course with Courtney Scales will refresh your knowledge in monitoring anaesthesia, providing you with a confidence boost and a greater understanding of the entire anaesthesia process.
Vet Nurse Theory
7Hours

Anaesthesia for Nurses: Monitoring the Unstable Patient

Courtney Scales
This learning series with Courtney Scales is designed to provide you with the skills to confidently monitor even the most unstable of anaesthetics. The courses will talk you through how to effectively monitor patients using equipment as well as a hands on approach to assess not only depth of...
On-Demand
5.5Hours
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