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KNOWLEDGE www.ava.com.au/CalendarSeptember 2018

2018CONTINUINGPROFESSIONALDEVELOPMENTHANDBOOK

THE AUSTRALIAN VETERINARY ASSOCIATION (AVA) IS THE LEADING PROVIDER OF CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) OPPORTUNITIES IN AUSTRALIA.THE AVA SUPPORTS MEMBERS’ CPD IN NUMEROUS WAYS, INCLUDING:

VetEd points: AVA members can upload their CPD points and download a CPD statement to meet state registration requirements.

VetEd calendar: lists more than 190 AVA events annually, as well as external conferences, webinars and practical workshops.

VetEd library: includes practical clinical and cutting edge science content, such as the Australian Veterinary Journal,

The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) is an essential partner for every veterinarian at each stage of their career. Our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program has been developed and curated by a dedicated team of volunteer members and staff and has been tailored by special interest and region to assist the needs of our members.

With our profession’s dedication to life-long learning, we are very grateful for the hardworking special interest and division committees that prepare the program each year. It is this passion and commitment that makes AVA’s CPD program outstanding value for its members.

AVA is also very proud that all monies raised through the program can provide more training and services to our members. For 2018 it will be a privilege to present over 200 courses, conferences and events for AVA members throughout the country.

The CPD Handbook is intended to assist you in getting organised for 2018. We encourage you to use it to plan for the learning needs of yourself and your team in the coming year.

By making the most of the services available to you as a member, you can continue to develop and nurture your clinical skills, to advance your career goals and to improve your personal effectiveness.

In addition, the social and wellbeing programs that we have built into our activities are as important as the CPD itself. They are designed to give members time to reflect, to share experiences and learning in an informal setting and to broaden their networks.

We continually update the handbook throughout the year as it comes to hand, and you can register for these events through the AVA website.

I look forward to seeing you at our CPD events throughout 2018.

Paula Parker, PresidentAustralian Veterinary Association

peer review journals and special interest group proceedings. Members can earn VetEd points by reading articles or completing the AVJ online quizzes.

Career development: information about starting out as a veterinarian, mentoring, career paths, post-graduate courses and returning to work after a break.

AVA discussion forums: a great way to share your expertise through online discussions within the AVA community.

HOW THE AVA SUPPORTS YOUR CPD

AVA special interest groups (Groups) and divisions: provide specialised information on a particular topic, area of practice or region through annual conferences and webinars.

CPD at work: track your activities through our online forms.

External CPD providers: lists a selection of providers of online courses and training programs.

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5 Cattle

7 Conservation Biology

9 Equine

12 Pigs and Poultry

14 Practice Management

20 Public Health and Wellness

23 Small Animal, Greyhound, Sheep and Behaviour

38 Student and Recent Graduate

41 Unusual, Exotic and Avian

43 Others

Conference

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Social event

Online course

Workshop

Meetings with CPD

Seminar

VetEd eventsPhone: 02 9431 5055Fax: 02 9437 9068 [email protected]

All information correct at the time of publication.Please check the AVA VetEd calendar for up to date information, pricing and registration details www.ava.com.au/Calendar

VetEd Calendarwww.ava.com.au/Calendar

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THE NATION’S PREMIER VETERINARY CONFERENCE

AUSTRALIAN VETERINARY ASSOCIATIONANNUAL CONFERENCE

13–18 May 2018Brisbane Convention and Exhibition CentreBrisbane, Queensland

• International speakers• Multiple streams • Specialist workshops and field trips• More than 100 exhibitors• Network with colleagues• A social program not to be missed

SAVE THE DATEREGISTRATIONS OPEN FEBRUARY

2018

SPONSORSHIP AND EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES

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Cattle

KNOWLEDGE

THE NATION’S PREMIER VETERINARY CONFERENCE

AUSTRALIAN VETERINARY ASSOCIATIONANNUAL CONFERENCE

13–18 May 2018Brisbane Convention and Exhibition CentreBrisbane, Queensland

• International speakers• Multiple streams • Specialist workshops and field trips• More than 100 exhibitors• Network with colleagues• A social program not to be missed

SAVE THE DATEREGISTRATIONS OPEN FEBRUARY

2018

SPONSORSHIP AND EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES

NOW OPEN

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WORKSHOPLIVER BIOPSY

Group: ACVDate: 3 April 2018Duration: 1 dayVenue: Murdoch UniversityAddress: FreemantleState: Western Australia

WORKSHOPBULLCHECK

Group: ACVDate: 7 April 2018 Duration: 1 dayVenue: Murdoch UniversityAddress: FreemantleState: Western AustraliaInterest Area: Cattle

WORKSHOPBULLCHECK

Group: ACVDate: 18 May 2018 Duration: 1 dayVenue: University of Queensland, Gatton CampusAddress: GattonState: QueenslandInterest Area: Cattle

CATTLE

ROADSHOWCATTLE DAY

Division: VICDate: 5 September 2018 Duration: 1 dayVenue: Lady Bay ResortAddress: 2 Pertobe Road, Warrnambool VIC 3280State: Victoria

Division: VICDate: 12 September 2018 Duration: 1 dayVenue: Kyabram ClubAddress: 82 Allan Street, Kyabram VIC 3620State: Victoria

Division: VICDate: 3 October 2018 Duration: 1 dayVenue: Leongatha RSLAddress: Cnr Smith St & Michael Pl, Leongatha VIC 3953State: Victoria

Speakers: Various speakers to be confirmed.

Annual event consisting a day of lectures from various speakers on up-to-date information for dairy veterinarians in the region.

SEMINARPOCKET TO PADDOCK

Division: WADate: 9 June 2018 Duration: 4 hoursVenue: Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD)Address: 444 Albany Highway Albany WA 6330State: Western Australia

Speakers: Speakers: Dr James Haberfield BSc BVMS PGCBM MANZCVS (Medicine and Surgery of Unusual Pets, Avian Health)Join Dr James Haberfield and DPIRD staff as we look at the animals which don’t meow or bark! Start the day learning about rabbits - from husbandry and diet to recommended preventative vet care. James will then move on to the humble hen. No longer just a farm animal, the backyard chicken has its own set of common conditions; James will walk you through the practical diagnostic and treatment options.We’ll then go further afield and explore our large animals. Dr David Forshaw will talk about the neurological horse while Dr Andrew Larkins will give you an update on the status of the bovine blood parasite, Theileria orientalis. The day will end with an hour of case discussions - bring in your perplexing cases and burning questions so that we can work on solutions as a group.

SEMINARRVPB ROBE SEMINAR

Division: SADate: 15–16 September 2018 Duration: 1½ daysVenue: Uniting Way TarookiAddress: Main Road, Robe SA 5276State: South Australia

Speakers: Multiple speakers.

It’s time for Robe! This year, we are offering a wide range of topics to ensure that there’s something for everybody. From parasites that feed on large mammals to the latest updates on foot and mouth disease, we’ve got you covered. We’ve also thrown in some sessions on feline diseases to refresh your skillset for the next time a client brings in a fractious felne. On Sunday, practitioners will learn how to conduct their own chicken post-mortem during a 2 hour workshop.

3–6 April 2018Esplanade Hotel, Fremantle Western Australia

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LIVINGON THE EDGE Managing risk in practice,preventive medicine and biosecurity

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Cattle Conservation Biology

WEBINARINSURANCE OR BULL

Group: ACVDate: 12 September 2018Duration: 1 hourDelivery Platform: Online

Speaker: Alan Guilfoyle

INTERPRETING BLOOD BIOCHEMISTRY AND HAEMATOLOGY IN CATTLE

Group: ACVDate: 28 November 2018Duration: 1 hourDelivery Platform: Online

Speaker: Tash Lees

ACV webinar.

DROUGHT NUTRITION

Group: ACVDate: TBCDuration: 1 hourDelivery Platform: Online

ACV webinar.

3–6 April 2018Esplanade Hotel, Fremantle Western Australia

KNOWLEDGE

LIVINGON THE EDGE Managing risk in practice,preventive medicine and biosecurity

CONFERENCEAVCB FIELD TRIP

Division: AVCBDate: 18 May 2018 Duration: 5 hoursVenue: Brisbane / SEQAddress: BrisbaneState: Queensland

Speakers: Drs Vere Nicholson, Andrew Tribe and Bob Doneley

Hosted by well-known wildlife vets including Drs Vere Nicholson, Andrew Tribe & Bob Doneley. This field trip will visit wildlife care and captive breeding centres including RSPCA’s busy facility at Wacol, Hidden Vale Sanctuary and UQ campus Gatton. Lunch will be at the spectacular Spicers Lane. Space is limited to 15.

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CONFERENCE WORKSHOPPRE-PURCHASE EXAMINATION WORKSHOP

Group: EVADate: 18 May 2018 Duration: 1 dayVenue: Brisbane Convention and Exhibition CentreAddress: Cnr Merivale & Glenelg St, South Brisbane QLD 4101State: Queensland

Speakers: Drs Nathan Anthony and Nick Kannegieter.

An equine veterinarian needs to be fully competent in all aspects of performing the Pre-Purchase Examination. Be that in either the Sporthorse, Racehorse or the Juvenile, being able to to communicate effectively with the Purchaser and Vendor; knowing how to report abnormal findings; drug screening; being able to assess the use of radiology, endoscopy and drug screening and very importantly, avoiding litigation from a disgruntled client are essential skills for the equine vet. This workshop presents a fully guided and interactive, 5 Stage process to learn the required skills. EVA’s excellent Pre-Purchase Examination video will be used to cover all the aspects in a completely interactive process. With newly updated material for 2018 and presented by two former presidents of Equine Veterinarians Australia, this comprehensive one day Pre Purchase Examination workshop is a must for equine veterinarians and mixed practitioners alike. All delegates will receive a complementary copy of the brand new edition of the ‘EVA Blue Book: A guide to the examination of the horse.’ The workshop is excellent value and attracts 11 VetEd Points.

WORKSHOPRADIOLOGY ‘WET-LAB’

Group: EVADate: 17–18 February 2018 Duration: 2 daysVenue: University of Melbourne, WerribeeAddress: 250 Princes Highway, Werribee VIC 3030State: Victoria

Speakers: Drs Kirsten Neil and Johnathan Lumsden.

Radiology is an essential discipline for the equine veterinarian. Your skill and ability in radiology can be developed and attendance at this two day EVA wet-lab workshop will assit you in achieving that objective. The first day will teach participants how to improve their ability in taking the 36 standard views that are required for lodgement in the repository at the yearling sales. Using the very latest in first class equipment, hands-on

instruction will improve your ability in shooting, reading and interpreting the 36 views. Day Two will focus on advanced views incuding upper limbs, head and neck with hands-on instruction in shooting, reading and interpreting the views. The day will also cover what is required from radiological views being shot for a Pre-Purchase Examination. This course is very practical and is suitable for recent graduates, veterinarians returning to practice or for those that wish to get the very best from their radiology work. Being presented by foremost experts in the field of radiology, Drs Kirsten Neil, Johnathan Lumsden and supported by friendly and highly experienced demonstrators.

WORKSHOPFLEXIBLE ENDOSCOPY OF THE UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT AND UROGENITAL SYSTEM

Group: EVADate: 15 July 2018 Duration: 1 dayVenue: Hyatt Regency HotelAddress: 161 Sussex Street, Sydney NSW 2000State: New South Wales

Speakers: Drs Jonathan Lumsden, Brian Anderson, Angus Adkins, Karen Wolfsdorf and Leanne Begg.

A thorough command and understanding of endoscopy are essential tools for the equine veterinarian. This workshop is designed for veterinarians who want to improve or consolidate their skills in endoscopy of the Upper Respiratory System (URT) and Urogenital (UG) systems. This includes the skill of actually performing the procedure as well as being able to identify the common conditions and understand their aetiopathogenesis, significance and treatment options.Lectures will include video recordings to demonstrate appropriate endoscopic techniques of the URT and UG systems. These will include demonstration of the technique for obtaining and recording pre-sale endoscopic evaluations of yearlings for sale and a complete examination of the URT and UG. The lectures will be interactive, encouraging discussion and debate. The new EVA Guidelines for creating a yearling sales video of the Laryngopharynx will be presented, for assisting participants to perform at ‘best-practice’ level in this technique and enable the veterinarian to meet their client’s expectations.

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SEMINAREQUINE SEMINAR

Division: VICDate: 20 February 2018 Duration: 2 hoursVenue: Benalla Lakeside CentreAddress: Benalla Showgrounds, Benalla VIC 3671State: Victoria

Speakers: Drs Laura Nath and Jennifer Bauquier.

Relevance and Outcomes: This seminar will provide equine veterinarians in the region with up-to-date information diagnosis and management of equine metabolic syndrome/laminitis in the equine athlete, how to perform a neurological examination and ECG findings for cardiac arrhythmias and performance – ECG findings and recommendations.

WEBINARTBC

Division: EVADate: 11 September 2018 Duration: 1 hourDelivery platform: Online

SEMINAR1. UP-TO-DATE EQUINE WOUND

MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES; AND2. CURRENT TECHNIQUES FOR EQUINE

LAMENESS

Division: VICDate: 18 April 2018 Duration: 2 hoursVenue: Century InnAddress: 5 Airfield Road, Traralgon VIC 3844State: Victoria

Speaker: Dr Gareth Trope, Registered Specialist in Equine Surgery

Relevance: Providing up-to-date information for veterinarians seeing equine clients.Outcomes: (1) Up-to-date wound management techniques (2) Current treatments for equine lameness.

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Division: WADate: 9 June 2018 Duration: 4 hoursVenue: Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD)Address: 444 Albany HIghway, Albany WA 6330State: Western Australia

Speakers: Dr James Haberfield BSc BVMS PGCBM MANZCVS (Medicine and Surgery of Unusual Pets, Avian Health)Join Dr James Haberfield and DPIRD staff as we look at the animals which don’t meow or bark! Start the day learning about rabbits - from husbandry and diet to recommended preventative vet care. James will then move on to the humble hen. No longer just a farm animal, the backyard chicken has its own set of common conditions; James will walk you through the practical diagnostic and treatment options.We’ll then go further afield and explore our large animals. Dr David Forshaw will talk about the neurological horse while Dr Andrew Larkins will give you an update on the status of the bovine blood parasite, Theileria orientalis. The day will end with an hour of case discussions - bring in your perplexing cases and burning questions so that we can work on solutions as a group.





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MEETING WITH CPD

EVA’s twice yearly meeting of members where first class researchers present two hours of continuing equine veterinary education on topics relevent to the practitioner. A catch up on current EVA issues is also preseneted as guests relax over dinner and drinks in a supportive collegial atmosphere.

EVA NSW STATE MEETING

Group: EVADate: 3 January to 11 April 2018Duration: 3 hoursVenue: Holiday Inn Warwick FarmAddress: 355 Hume Hwy, Warwick Farm NSW 2170State: New South Wales

NSW Young Members State Meeting Group: EVADate: 4 May 2018Duration: 3 hoursVenue: The Lord Dudley HotelAddress: 36 Jersey Road, Paddington, NSW 2021State: New South Wales

Group: EVADate: November 2018Duration: 3 hoursVenue: Macquarie Uni GSMAddress: 99 Talavera Road, North Ryde NSW 2113State: New South Wales

EVA VIC STATE MEETING

Group: EVADate: 15 March and November 2018Duration: 3 hoursVenue: InglisAddress: 285 Oaklands Road, Oaklands Junction VIC 3063State: Victoria

EVA SA STATE MEETING

Group: EVADate: 20 March and 7 November 2018Duration: 3 hoursVenue: British Hotel, North AdelaideAddress: 58 Finniss Street, North Adelaide SA 5006State: South Australia

EVA WA STATE MEETING

Group: EVADate: 27 March 2018Duration: 3 hoursVenue: Pagoda Resort & SpaAddress: 112 Melville Parade, Como WA 6152State: Western Australia

Group: EVADate: 29 September 2018Duration: 3 hoursVenue: Aloft PerthAddress: 27 Rowe Avenue, The Springs, Rivervale WA 6103State: Western Australia

EVA TAS STATE MEETING

Group: EVADate: 24 May 2018Duration: 3 hoursVenue: Man O’ Ross HotelAddress: 35 Church Street, Ross TAS 7209State: Tasmania

EVA QLD STATE MEETING

Group: EVADate: 4 May to 5 April 2018Duration: 3 hoursVenue: Regatta Hotel, ToowongAddress: 543 Coronation Drive, Toowong QLD 4066State: Queensland

QLD Young Members State Meeting Group: EVADate: 10 May 2018Duration: 3 hoursVenue: University of QueenslandAddress: Via Warrego Highway, Gatton, QLD 4343State: Queensland

QLD Young Members State Meeting Group: EVADate: 23 May 2018Duration: 3 hoursVenue: James Cook UniversityAddress: 1 James Cook Dr, Douglas QLD 4814State: Queensland

Group: EVADate: November 2018Duration: 3 hoursVenue: Regatta HotelAddress: 543 Coronation Drive, Toowong QLD 4066State: Queensland

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EQUINE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Division: VICDate: 14 June 2018 Duration: 2 hoursVenue: Lady Bay ResortAddress: 2 Pertobe Road, Warrnambool VIC 3280State: Victoria

Speaker: Dr Travis Smyth

Relevance: To update knowledge on equine critical care.Outcomes: Improved immediate care of critically sick or injured horses.

UPPER HUNTER BRANCH MEETING

Division: NSWDate: 22 August 2018 Duration: 2 hoursVenue: Hunter Valley Equine Research Centre Address: 434 Bunnan Road, Scone NSW 2337State: New South Wales

Speakers: Karleigh Fedorka, Joan Carrick, Sean Finan, Cameron Collins, Jen Clulow

Equine reproduction – Clinical updates from the 12th International Symposium on Equine Reproduction, and a lecture on “Immunomodulation and fertility in the mare.”

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AUSTRALIAN PIG VETERINARIANS CONFERENCE

Division: SADate: 17-19 October 2018Duration: 2 hoursVenue: Stamford GrandAddress: 2 Jetty Rd, Glenelg SA 5045State: South Australia





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Practice Management

EXCLUSIVE PRACTICE INSIGHTS TOUR

Group: VBGDate: 18 May 2018 Duration: 1 dayVenue: Park Ridge Veterinary Hospital, WestVets, Greater Springfield Veterinary ClinicAddress: BrisbaneState: Queensland

Tour Leaders: Dr Tony Thelander, Dr James Vowles

A behind-the-scenes tour of three small and mixed veterinary practices in Brisbane, providing unique insight into the running of a successful practice. The day will focus on vital areas, such as finance, management, marketing and branding, human resources, strategies and infrastructure. The day will include morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea, as well as transport between the practices.

EXCLUSIVE PRACTICE INSIGHTS TOUR

Group: VBGDate: 17 August 2018 Duration: 1 dayVenue: Multi siteAddress: MelbourneState: Victoria

This behind-the-scenes tour is open to all non-Melbourne based practice managers and owners, and provides a rare opportunity for a limited number of owners/managers to explore the inner workings of three leading Melbourne practices.

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WEBINARTHE VALUE OF A PRACTICE MANAGER

Division: VBGDate: 13 February 2018Duration: 1 hourDelivery Platform: Online

Speakers: Dr Tony Thelander BVSc, MBA, FAICD; Bronwyn Toft and Susan Stephens

Practice Managers can be a valuable asset to veterinary practices as they possess the skill set to streamline business operations and drive growth. However, practice owners may be unsure of the key roles they play and the tangible benefits they can provide.

This webinar uses insights from three experienced practice managers to discuss the key roles and responsibilities of a practice manager, the benefits they provide in transforming business operations and the stage at which business owners should decide to employ one.

WEBINARAPPOINTING A PRACTICE MANAGER

Division: VBGDate: 13 March 2018Duration: 1 hourDelivery Platform: Online

Speaker: Alison Lambert

An essential part of the decision making process in whether to appoint a practice manager is deciding whether you really will let them manage once employed! Are you ready to appoint a manager? Can you afford one? Do you need one? Will you support one or just keep tinkering with bits like you always have?! It’s more about behaviours than dollars.In this webinar, you will be challenged to think about what role a manager will actually play in your business, where they add value and how you measure their input. We will look at what we really mean by manager. Do you really mean administrator? These are two very different roles. You will learn the importance of letting go and letting folks manage …are you ready for that?

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CONFERENCE WORKSHOPBUILDING WORLD CLASS VETERINARY TEAMS

Division: VBGDate: 18 May 2018Duration: 1 dayVenue: Brisbane Convention and Exhibition CentreAddress: Merivale St & Glenelg Street, South Brisbane QLD 4101State: Queensland

Speaker: Alison Lambert

This full-day interactive workshop will explore the principles and practicalities of building a great team. Your people drive the success of the practice, controlling Key Performance Indicators for the business and shaping the all-important customer experience - without an engaged and motivated team, the practice will flounder. This Masterclass will share best practice from academia and case studies from real practices, helping you develop skills and confidence in a number of crucial areas.

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WEBINARRECRUITING A PRACTICE MANAGER

Division: VBGDate: 27 March 2018Duration: 1 hourDelivery Platform: Online

Speaker: David Butchart

Recruiting the right practice manager can make or break your business. A highly skilled practice manager will drive business growth, create an efficient and positive working environment for practice staff as well as bring repeat customers and leave smiling pets.In this webinar, you will identify the most suitable recruitment methods for your practice and assess whether to recruit internal or external to your practice. You will also learn to write clear job descriptions in line with your strategic goals and use appropriate interview techniques.

WEBINARINDUCTION AND SETTING EXPECTATIONS FOR YOUR PRACTICE MANAGER

Division: VBGDate: 10 April 2018Duration: 1 hourDelivery Platform: Online

Speaker: David Butchart

Many practice managers fail due to a lack of support, lack of guidelines for their role and the lack of a suitable induction program. This webinar will enable your practice manager to become a success and move your practice forward.

In this webinar, you will learn why a systematic induction program is crucial for the success of your practice manager. We will discuss that your practice manager will only be as good as the structures and the expectations that the practice owner/s put in place. Understand how to tailor an induction program and receive guidance on creating a 30, 60 and 90 day evaluation schedule for your practice manager.


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WEBINARTHE IMPORTANCE OF FACEBOOK AND SETTING IT UP

Division: VBGDate: 2 May 2018Duration: 30 minutesDelivery Platform: Online

Speakers: James Ramsden & Ben Tefler

Facebook is the new word of mouth - but if it’s not set up or managed correctly it can damage your brand.

In this webinar, you will learn how to set up Facebook correctly, manage it and grow it strongly.

WEBINARMANAGING A FACEBOOK PAGE


Speakers: James Ramsden & Ben Tefler

Just having a Facebook page is not enough - it must be managed which requires dedication, planning and expertise.

In this webinar, you will learn how to manage a Facebook page including what content to post, through to how to actively engage with your fans.

WEBINARHANDLING NEGATIVE FACEBOOK REVIEWS


Speaker: James Ramsden & Ben Tefler

Social reviews have become trusted by consumers and are being used to choose vet clinics. Good reviews mean more new clients

In this webinar, you will learn that reviews are here to stay, they’re not going to hurt you and that when managed well, will grow your business.

WEBINARTOP 10 RISKS

Division: VBGDate: 5 June 2018Duration: 1 hourDelivery Platform: Online

Speaker: Christie Boucher

Managing risks is important for veterinary practices. By managing risks, practices are less likely to face poor outcomes and unhappy clients. However, for anyone to manage their risks, they first need to identify and understand them. Guild Insurance’s claims information helps us understand common risks and how they can be managed.

In this webinar, Guild’s claims information will be used to identify and discuss the common complaints, and therefore risks, faced by veterinary practices. This will be discussed using claims examples and complaints heard from clients. Participants will be given practical tips which they can apply to their practice to reduce the likelihood of these risks becoming a reality.

WEBINARDECREASE COMPLAINTS BY BETTER COMMUNICATION

Division: VBGDate: 19 June 2018Duration: 1 hourDelivery Platform: Online

Speaker: Christie Boucher

It’s often assumed that complaints are directly linked to clinical outcomes. Whilst a poor clinical outcome can contribute to a complaint, there are other factors. This session will provide information about the relationship between communication breakdowns and client complaints and how communication can be improved.

In this webinar, Guild’s claims experience will be used to explore how communication can contribute to the likelihood of a client complaining. Communication is a very broad term and it’s used in so many ways between different people at a veterinary practice. Unfortunately, the importance of communication is too often overlooked; this webinar will remind people of the key role it plays.

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WEBINARTHE VET PRACTICE FITOUT PROCESS – DESIGN STAGE

Division: VBGDate: 4 September 2018Duration: 1 hourDelivery Platform: Online

Speaker: Ian Shapland

You’ve done the hard word of identifying your goals, how the practice will function and the ‘look and feel’ in theory anyway. When the layout and design concepts are being finalised, it makes you realise that it is now starting to happen.

In this webinar, you will learn how to create the structure for your practice fitout and see how your ideas can be implemented to realise your vision. This will be demonstrated with a persona and case study that relates to this stage of the process.

WEBINARTHE VET PRACTICE FITOUT PROCESS – CONSTRUCT STAGE

Division: VBGDate: 18 September 2018Duration: 1 hourDelivery Platform: Online


This is the most exciting time when your plan actually starts to feel real. You and your practice can change in line with your ideas and needs. In this webinar, you will learn that having a process helps you to determine the outcome for your vet practice. Even the small things that can help make your practice more workable and functional have been considered and/or implemented. This will be demonstrated with a case study that relates to this stage of the process.

Practice Management

WEBINARTHE VET PRACTICE FITOUT PROCESS – CONSULT STAGE

Division: VBGDate: 3 July 2018Duration: 1 hourDelivery Platform: Online


When you are ready to start the process of fitting out your new practice, you often don’t know where to start. If you break your fit-out project into manageable stages you can achieve a lot or even decide whether it is better to engage a design and fit-out professional..

In this webinar, you will learn to identify the potential challenges that will come up when starting the fit-out process such as town planning requirements and how this will impact your timeline and budget. During the webinar we identify a typical persona and provide a case study of a client fit-out for this stage of the process.

WEBINARTHE VET PRACTICE FITOUT PROCESS – PLANNING STAGE

Division: VBGDate: 24 July 2018Duration: 1 hourDelivery Platform: Online


When planning a fit-out, you will always need to analyse and assess all aspects of your new practice regardless if you use a design and build fit-out expert or just do it yourself. You will need to envisage the day-to-day practicalities of how your new practice will work from a technical and operational functionality perspective.

In this webinar, we will discuss your day-to-day operations to determine your action plan so that you and your practice function productively. We also discuss the type of client in this stage and review a case study.


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WEBINARVBG MONTHLY WEBINAR

Division: VBGDate: October 2018Duration: 1 hourDelivery Platform: Online

Speakers: TBC

VBG is dedicated to provide the latest and proven practice management skills which are tailored for those running a veterinary practice, the monthly webinars will provide tangible takeaways to assist in running your practice


Division: VBGDate: November 2018Duration: 1 hourDelivery Platform: Online

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BUILDINGYOUR FUTURETODAY

VBG SUMMIT

28-30 October 2018RACV Royal Pines Resort, Gold Coast, Qld

Early bird closes

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Registration online athttp://www.eiseverywhere.com/vbg18

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14.5VetEd points

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SEMINARHOW DO WE BECOME ANDSTAY SUCCESSFUL IN PRACTICE

Division: VICDate: 14 February 2018 Duration: 2 hoursVenue: DEDJTR OfficesAddress: Cnr Midland Hwy and Taylor St, Epsom VIC 3551State: Victoria

Speaker: Dr Cathy Warburton

Relevance:• The veterinary profession has well documented problems

with mental ill-health and low well-being.• This seminar takes a positive psychology approach to

build well-being and resilience.• It normalizes the difficulties in leading a balanced life

and offers a safe place to open up and discuss the problem.

Learning Outcomes:• Recognise the importance of well-being• Provide a range of strategies to improve well-being• Discuss the concept of resilience, highlighting that it can

be grown and giving tools to do so.

SEMINARILLAWARRA BRANCH MEETING

Division: NSWDate: 14 March 2018 Duration: 2 hoursVenue: Wests Illawarra Leagues ClubAddress: T1 Hargreaves St, Unanderra NSW 2526State: New South Wales

Speaker: Rosie Overfield

Mental Health First Aid Resilience Session Evening.

SEMINARONE HEALTH SEMINAR

Division: QLDDate: 10 November 2018 Duration: 1 dayVenue: Twin Waters Golf ClubAddress: 151 Ocean Dr, Twin Waters QLD 4564State: Queensland

Speaker: Veterinarians and medical practitioners

The recognition of the interaction of animal and human pathogens and the environment is recent. New knowledge is being developed every day. This meeting is a must to update you on the latest in this area.

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WEBINARBRUCELLA SUIS IN DOGS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Group: AVPHDate: 1 February 2018 Duration: 1 hourVenue: Online

Speaker: Dr Siobhan Mor

AVPH webinar.

WEBINARTITLE TBC

Group: AVPHDate: 20 November 2018 Duration: 1 hourDelivery Platform: Online

AVPH webinar.

MEETING WITH CPDTHE VETERINARY SUMMIT ON THE SUMMIT

Division: QLDDate: 23 September 2018 Duration: 1 dayVenue: Mt Coot-tha SummitAddress: 1012 Sir Samuel Griffith Dr, Mt Coot-Tha QLD 4066State: Queensland

Wellness and resilience are recognised by the majority of veterinarians as critical to a fulfilling and successful career. This day brings inspiring speakers to talk about their journey, practical hints to navigate the hazards of a regulated profession and a session from leaders in the field to increase veterinarians’ soft skills and personal growth.

CONFERENCE WORKSHOPAPPROACHES TO CHANGING HUMAN BEHAVIOUR TO IMPROVE ANIMAL WELFARE.

Division: QLDDate: 18 May 2018Duration: 1 dayVenue: Brisbane Convention and Exhibition CentreAddress: Cnr Merivale & Glenelg St, South Brisbane 4101State: Queensland

Changing human behaviour: changing animal lives

Public Health & Wellness

WORKSHOPMENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID COURSE

Division: NationalDate: 18 May 2018 Duration: 8 hours of e-learning + 1 day face-to-face workshopVenue: Brisbane Convention and Exhibition CentreAddress: Merivale St & Glenelg St, South Brisbane QLD 4101State: Queensland

Division: NationalDate: 25–26 July 2018 Duration: 2 daysVenue: Greencross Vets Chatswood Support OfficeAddress: 6/372 Eastern Valley Way, Chatswood NSW 2068State: New South Wales

Division: NationalDate: 26-27 September 2018 Duration: 2 daysVenue: BOQ - MRI & Boardroom - Melbourne OfficeAddress: Level 49, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, 3000State: Victoria


Veterinarians have been identified as experiencing significantly higher rates of mental health issues than the general population. With veterinarians coming into regular contact with distressed clients and working alongside fellow colleagues experiencing mental health issues, being equipped with the right tools and skills is essential.This 2-day accredited course will provide you with the training you require to increase your skills and confidence in assisting clients, colleagues and loved ones. Using a range of practical and evidence-based communication techniques, this course will guide you in identifying those at risk, providing initial support and assisting someone if they develop worsening mental health problems.


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12—16 August 2018Melbourne Convention Centre, VIC

For more information visitasavconference.com.au

Email [email protected] 1300 137 309

KNOWLEDGE

AUSTRALIAN VETERINARYBEHAVIOURINTEREST GROUP

ASAV, SCGV AND AVBIG

THE ABDOMENAND BEYOND

2018 CONFERENCE

WHY YOU CAN’T AFFORD TO MISS THIS CONFERENCE

World-class facilities and leading-edge content:

• Access to any session from small animals, sheep, camelid and goat or behaviour

• Pick and choose your sessions to compliment your educational requirements

• Over 80 exhibitors showcasing the latest in products and services

• Unique social calendar opportunities

• Delegates from all over Australia

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SEMINARSURGICAL UPDATE: WHAT’S HOT AND WHAT’S NOT

Division: VICDate: 15 February 2018 Duration: 2 hoursVenue: Geelong RSLAddress: 50 Barwon Heads Road, Belmont VIC 3216State: Victoria

Speaker: Dr Arthur House

Relevance: Opportunity to obtain recent updates on a range of orthopaedic procedures.Outcomes: Up-to-date information on recommendations for management of orthopaedic complaints specifically the up-to-date management of petal luxation, hip dysplaxia and elbow dysplaxia.

SEMINARFELINE MEDICINE

Division: TASDate: 17 February 2018 Duration: 1 hourVenue: Guild Meeting Room Address: HobartState: Tasmania

Speaker: Dr Carolyn O’Brien

Feline medicine.

SEMINARFELINE MEDICINE

Division: TASDate: 18 February 2018 Duration: 1 hourVenue: Prickly CactusAddress: 2 George Street, Launceston TAS 7250State: Tasmania

Speaker: Dr Carolyn O’Brien Feline medicine

SEMINARTHORACIC RADIOLOGY

Division: VICDate: 21 February 2018 Duration: 2 hoursVenue: Mercure North MelbourneAddress: Harker St & Flemington Rd, North Melbourne VIC 3052State: Victoria

Speaker: Dr Marjorie Milne, Senior Lecturer in Diagnostic Imaging, UoM Relevance: From coughing dogs to dyspnoeic cats, cardiorespiratory problems are commonly encountered in general practice. Thoracic radiographs often play a crucial role in solving the diagnostic puzzle. Successful thoracic radiology not only relies on acquiring diagnostic quality radiographs, but having some tricks for interpretation that can help determine if the problem is cardiac, pulmonary, or pleural space in location. This seminar will involve practical small group work and active discussion and questions are encouraged.

Learning Outcomes: • Describe key considerations for making diagnostic

quality chest radiographs. • Identify when radiographic quality may complicate

interpretation.• Identify in which ‘compartment’ of the thorax the main

problem resides: cardiac, pulmonary, pleural space?

• Formulate and appropriately rank a differential diagnosis list based on the affected compartment, radiographic appearance, and relevant clinical information.

SEMINARASPIRATIONS FOR GOOD CYTOLOGIES PRACTICE

Division: VICDate: 26 February 2018 Duration: 2 hoursVenue: DEDJTR OfficesAddress: 574 Main Street, Bairnsdale VIC 3875State: Victoria

Speaker: Professor Emeritus Bruce Parry

Relevance: Cytology is an important diagnostic tool. Learning outcomes: Revision of techniques for fine needle aspiration biopsy and preparation of smears for cytology of aspirates, including body fluid samples. Examination of prepared cytology slides of skin lumps, lymph nodes and effusions.By the end of the session attendees should be familiar with a logical, stepwise approach to cytological interpretation of routine specimens

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12–13 October 2018Metropole Central Hotel, Fitzroy VIC 3065

AUSTRALIAN GREYHOUND VETERINARIANS

ANNUAL CONFERENCE

17–18 February 2018Hilton Darwin, Darwin NT 0800

2018 TOP END CONFERENCE

UROLOGY ANDFELINE MEDICINE

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SEMINARBEHAVIOUR SEMINAR

Division: QLDDate: 27 February 2018 Duration: 2 hoursVenue: Kawana Library Meeting Room - Sunshine CoastAddress: 30 Nanyima St, Buddina QLD 4575 State: Queensland

Speakers: Drs Rimini Quinn and Leah Barth, Lyn Witts

The majority of clients will ask a question about behaviour of their pet when brought to the clinic. This seminar will look at behaviour and increase veterinarian’s skills in this area to enhance their value to the client.

SEMINARPRINCIPLES OF EYELID SURGERY

Division: SADate: 28 February 2018 Duration: 1½ hoursVenue: The HighwayAddress: 290 Anzac Hwy, Plympton SA 5038State: South Australia

Speaker: Dr Tony Read

Ophthalmology for small animals.

SEMINARCANCER WORKUP FOR THE GENERAL PRACTITIONER

Division: VICDate: 1 March 2018 Duration: 2 hoursVenue: Oscar’s Hotel & Cafe BarAddress: 18 Doveton St South, Ballarat Central VIC 3350State: Victoria

Speaker: Dr Claire Cannon

Relevance: Cancer is very common in dogs and cats and general practitioners are often the ones to diagnose cancer in pets. Knowledge of how to appropriately work up an animal with known or suspected cancer allows you to give your patients and clients the best care – your patients by making a timely plan for treatment and determining an accurate prognosis, and your clients by giving them all the important information, whilst not spending money on unnecessary tests.Learning outcomes: We will discuss the general approach to potential cancer cases including the pros and cons of different diagnostic tests and how to choose which tests to perform. We will work through some cases together to put some of the principles into practice.

SEMINARCLINICAL PATHOLOGY

Division: TASDate: 4 March 2018 Duration: 1 dayVenue: TBCAddress: DevonportState: Tasmania

Speaker: Professor Emeritus Bruce Parry Interactive practical clinical pathology techniques.

SEMINARTHE COUGHING DOG

Division: WADate: 7 March 2018 Duration: 1½ hoursVenue: AlbanyAddress: AlbanyState: Western Australia

Speaker: Dr Claire Sharp

Case study type presentation with cases sent out in advance.


Division: TASDate: 11 March 2018 Duration: 1 dayVenue: TBCAddress: LauncestonState: Tasmania


SEMINARMANAGEMENT OF HYPOTENSION DURING ANAESTHESIA

Division: WADate: 14 March 2018 Duration: 1½ hoursVenue: AVA HouseAddress: Unit 4, Level 1/22 Railway Road, Subiaco WA 6008State: Western Australia

Speaker: Dr Leon Warne


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KNOWLEDGE

16–18 November 2018Country Club Tasmania Resort, Prospect Vale TAS 7250

TASMANIAN DIVISION

ANNUAL CONFERENCE

19–21 October 2018Crown Perth, Burswood WA 6100

WA DIVISION CONFERENCE

TIME WAITS FOR NO ONE

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Division: TASDate: 18 March 2018 Duration: 1 dayVenue: Guild Meeting RoomAddress: 8 Montpelier Retreat, Battery Point TAS 7004State: Tasmania


SEMINARWHY YOU NEED TO PERFORM A GOOD OPHTHALMIC EXAMINATION AND OPHTHALMIC SURGERY TIPS FOR GENERAL PRACTITIONERS. A FEW INTERESTING CASES

Division: VICDate: 4 April 2018 Duration: 2 hoursVenue: Oscar’s Hotel & Cafe BarAddress: 18 Doveton St South, Ballarat Central VIC 3350State: Victoria

Speaker: Dr Andrew Turner – Registered Veterinary Specialist, Ophthalmology

Relevance: A good ophthalmic examination is essential when making a decision on the best course of action in the treatment of eye conditions. This is particularly important if surgery is a consideration.

Outcomes: Improve outcomes following ophthalmic surgery can be expected.

SEMINAROA MANAGEMENT

Division: TASDate: 11 April 2018 Duration: 1 hourVenue: Guild InsuranceAddress: 2/38 Montpelier Retreat, Battery Point TAS 7004State: Tasmania

Speaker: Dr Gail Anderson

Current therapies management OA.

SEMINARDENTAL RADIOLOGY MADE EASY

Division: VICDate: 12 April 2018Duration: 2 hoursVenue: Mercure NorthAddress: Corner Flemington Road and Harker Street Melbourne VIC 3051State: Victoria

Speaker: Dr Rod Salter

Relevance; Dental radiology allows us to see what is actualy happening below the gum line where most oral pathology exists. Without dental radiology we are guessing or missing! Outcomes: Learn how to take a diagnostic set of whole mouth radiographs in dogs and cats, simply, easily and repeatably. Practice interpreting radiographs of common clinical problems and diseases and discuss their treatment outcomes.

SEMINAREARLY AGE DESEXING

Division: SADate: 18 April 2018 Duration: 1½ hoursVenue: The HighwayAddress: 290 Anzac Hwy, Plympton, SA 5038State: South Australia

Speaker: Dr Sahra McFetridge

Early age desexing.

SEMINARDERMATOLOGY FOR SMALL ANIMALS

Division: WADate: 18 April 2018 Duration: 1½ hoursVenue: AVA HouseAddress: Unit 4, Level 1/22 Railway Road, Subiaco WA 6008State: Western Australia

Speaker: Dr Mandy Burrows


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SEMINARDISEASE MANAGEMENT AND BIOSECURITY IN BACK YARD POULTRY

Division: VICDate: 26 April 2018Duration: 2 hoursVenue: National Golf ClubAddress: The Cups Drive, Cape Schanck VIC 3939State: Victoria

Speaker: Dr Yonathan Segel DVM

Relevance: More and more backyard chickens are being presented to veterinary clinics. This seminar will upgrade veterinarians knowledge on poultry.Outcomes: Basic knowledge of common poultry diseases. Collection of samples for diagnostic purposes, including post mortem.

SEMINARBEHAVIOUR TALK

Division: WADate: 9 May 2018 Duration: 1½ hoursVenue: AVA HouseAddress: Unit 4, Level 1/22 Railway Road, Subiaco WA 6008State: Western Australia

Speaker: TBC

SEMINARTHE END TIMES - HELPING YOUR CLIENTS IN THE MOST DIFFICULT TIME

Division: QLDDate: 31 May 2018 Duration: 2 hoursVenue: Kawana Library Meeting Room - Sunshine CoastAddress: S30 Nanyima St, Buddina QLD 4575State: Queensland

Speaker: Dr Michael O’Donoghue

This seminar is about helping your clients through the last stages of their pets life.

At this end stage every word you say, every action you take, will be thought about over and over for maybe more than a year.

Vets receive more cards after euthanaize pets then at any other time, they may have saved the pets life several times, but it is only at the end that the client acknowledges the effort.

Michael has been working with pet loss counselors for several years, and finds it interesting to hear what people are really thinking, and what happens months later, or over the next few months in the clients thoughts and feelings.

Pet loss and grief is a very significant part of owning a pet, as people become closer to their pets and spend more money on them, they are more likely to bond more significantly with them. Pet loss can be similar to losing a child, but most parents will never see a child die, but with pets it is more likely to happen, with the average lifespan of a dog or cat about 12 years.

This presentation is about the long term impact of those decisions and what best can be done to help people through this difficult time.

SEMINAROCULAR EMERGENCIES 101: A BASIC SURVIVAL GUIDE

Division: WADate: 6 June 2018 Duration: 1½ hoursVenue: AVA HouseAddress: Unit 4, Level 1/22 Railway Road, Subiaco WA 6008State: Western Australia

Speaker: Dr Martyn King

SEMINARTHE COUGHING DOG

Division: WADate: 6 June 2018 Duration: 1½ hoursVenue: BunburyAddress: BunburyState: Western Australia

Speaker: Dr Claire Sharp


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SEMINARWHAT IS THE EYE TRYING TO TELL ME? COMMON CLINICAL SIGNS OF OCULAR DISEASE AND WHAT THEY MEAN.

Division: VICDate: 7 June 2018 Duration: 2 hoursVenue: EODEV OfficesAddress: 1 Taylor Street, Epsom, BendigoState: Victoria

Speaker: Dr Simon Hurn

Relevance: Recognising the signs of eye disease early in the course of their development is often the most critical factor determining successful treatment of many ocular diseases.Outcomes: Clinical signs of ocular disease can give us valuable information about the type, severity, location chronicity of ocular disease. Common signs of eye disease will be explored with an emphasis on how general practitioners can use the information gathered during an ophthalmic examination to help facilitate better treatment outcomes.

SEMINARFROM POCKET TO PADDOCK



SEMINARTHE URINARY OBSTRUCTED CAT

Division: TASDate: 13 June 2018 Duration: 1 hourVenue: Guild InsuranceAddress: 2/38 Montpelier Retreat, Battery Point TAS 7004State: Tasmania

Speaker: Dr Vibeke Russell

This AVA seminar will discuss how obstructive lower urinary tract disease in cats can be very frustrating. Especially if it is the second or third time a cat has been obstructed and the owner has run out of patience and used their savings. We discuss why we are seeing fewer lower urinary tract obstructions, and ways to prevent the subsequent event. We also touch on ureteral obstruction and the apparent increase in cases seen.

SEMINARUSE OF QUANTITATIVE PCR TESTING IN SMALL ANIMAL CLINICAL PRACTICE

Division: VICDate: 13 June 2018 Duration: 2 hoursVenue: Geelong RSLAddress: 50 Barwon Heads Road, Belmont, GeelongState: Victoria

Speaker: Dr Steven Holloway, BVSc MVSc Dip ACVIM MANZCVS Registered Specialist in Small Animal Medicine PhD

Molecular biology based diagnostic tests are now commonplace in small animal practice when investigating infectious diseases. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) methods initially used for diagnostic testing were limited in many cases to a simple positive or negative result. The advent of quantitative methods of PCR have now allowed for more meaningful results where a pathogens DNA or RNA can be quantitated and the result assessed for causality. Furthermore multiple pathogens can be tested for at the same time.

This presentation will discuss the use of quantitative PCR methods in different clinical scenarios. Examples including chronic diarrhoea, respiratory disease and neurological disease using clinical case material. Treatment options for different scenarios will also be discussed.


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SEMINARCARDIOLOGY UPDATE SEMINAR

Division: VICDate: 5 July 2018 Duration: 2 hoursVenue: National Golf ClubAddress: The Cups Drive, Cape Schanck VIC 3939State: Victoria

Speaker: Dr Richard Woolley

Relevance: Improvement of diagnosis of cardiac diseases and use of medications in new applications.

Outcomes: Improved ability to differentiate cardiac disease from respiratory disease. Use of medications at correct time point of cardiac diseases.SEMINARWHAT IS NEW IN THE WORLD OF FIV AND FEL

Division: TASDate: 9 July 2018 Duration: 1 hourVenue: New Sydney HotelAddress: 87 Bathurst Street, Hobart TAS 7000State: Tasmania

Speaker: Dr Mark WestmanSEMINARDIABETES UPDATE

Division: WADate: 11 July 2018 Duration: 1½ hoursVenue: AVA HouseAddress: Unit 4, Level 1/22 Railway Road, Subiaco WA 6008State: Western Australia

Speaker: Dr Fleur James

SEMINARTHE URINARY OBSTRUCTED CAT

Division: TASDate: 19 July 2018 Duration: 1 hourVenue: The Prickly CactusAddress: 72–74 George Street, Launceston TAS 7250State: Tasmania

Speaker: Dr Vibeke Russell

This AVA seminar will discuss how obstructive lower urinary tract disease in cats can be very frustrating. Especially if it is the second or third time a cat has been obstructed and the owner has run out of patience and used their savings. We discuss why we are seeing fewer lower urinary tract obstructions, and ways to prevent the subsequent event. We also touch on ureteral obstruction and the apparent increase in cases seen.


Division: VICDate: 19 July 2018 Duration: 2 hoursVenue: Geelong RSLAddress: 50 Barwon Heads Road, Belmont VIC 3216State: Victoria


Relevance: Improvement of diagnosis of cardiac diseases and use of medications in new applications.Outcomes: Improved ability to differentiate cardiac disease from respoiratory disease. Use of medications at correct time point of cardiac disease.

SEMINAROPHTHALMIC EMERGENCIES

Division: TASDate: 8 August 2018 Duration: 1 hourVenue: New Sydney HotelAddress: 87 Bathurst Street, Hobart TAS 7000State: Tasmania

Division: TASDate: 9 August 2018 Duration: 1 hourVenue: Prickly CactusAddress: 2-74 George Street, Launceston TAS 7250State: Tasmania

Speaker: Dr. Mark Billson

Ocular diseases in dogs and cats, particularly emergencies, can be extremely painful resulting in changes in


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Learning Outcomes:

• Perform a major body system assessment. Create a prioritised problem list

• Initiate appropriate stabilisation

• List the most common trauma related problems of the cardiovascular, respiratory, and neurological systems

• Shrewdly select diagnostic tests that give you the most useful information

And hopefully save a few more trauma patients!SEMINARVIC & NSW SURGERY & DENTAL SEMINAR

Division: NSW and VIC Date: 26 July 2018 Duration: 2 hoursVenue: Quality Resort SiestaAddress: 416-422 Wagga Road, Albury NSW 2641State: New South Wales

Speaker: Dr Rod Salter and Dr. Peter Young

Surgery Seminar: An opportunity to develop confidence in managing traumatic wounds and to develop a plan for closure of extensive tumour resections. Often, vets in general practice sometimes avoid large or aggressive tumour resections because of concerns about wound closure, which often results in tumour recurrence. Confidence in developing closure techniques will result in better outcomes. Extensive wounds often benefit for flap or graft closure. Multiple case series will be shown which will demostrate appropriate outcomes. As well, failures which occurred due to poor planning will be highlighted.

SEMINARTHE DIFFICULT SPAY

Division: WADate: 9 August 2018 Duration: 1½ hoursVenue: TBCAddress: GeraldtonState: Western Australia

Speaker: Dr Julian Jacobsen


behaviour as well as changes in the appearance of the eye. Emergencies need to be diagnosed and treated appropriately as vision loss can rapidly occur and potentially become permanent, especially if the chance to treat appropriately is missed. This talk will help you to recognise an ophthalmic emergency and give you some indication as to what to do and when to do it. We will cover a range of ophthalmic emergencies including proptosis, glaucoma and ulceration.

SEMINAREMERGENCY APPROACH TO THE SMALL ANIMAL TRAUMA PATIENT

Division: VICDate: 8 August 2018 Duration: 2 hoursVenue: Clarion HotelAddress: 326 Canterbury Road, Forest Hill VIC 313State: Victoria

Division: VICDate: 9 August 2018 Duration: 2 hoursVenue: Lady Bay ResortAddress: Pertobe Rd, Warrnambool VIC 3280State: Victoria

Division: VICDate: 16 October 2018 Duration: 2 hoursVenue: Rydges GeelongAddress: Myers St & Gheringhap St, Geelong VIC 3220State: Victoria

Speaker: Dr Dez Hughes BVSc Diplomate ACVECC, Associate Professor and Service Head, Emergency and Critical Care, UoM

Relevance: We all see them commonly and many of them have escaped serious injury. But the unlucky ones have cardiovascular, respiratory or neurological injuries that can range from mild to imminently life threatening. The really unlucky ones have all three! Employing a standardised approach using the Major Body System Assessment method allows rapid, efficient identification of the severity of injuries as well as the order in which to stabilise them: WHAT’S GOING TO KILL IT FIRST?

Using loads of images, videos and case examples we will talk about MBS assessment, differential diagnoses, which diagnostic tests are most useful and how diagnostic testing is always a balance between whether the information will change what we do vs how stressful it is to the patient.


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Division: VIC Branch: East GippslandDate: 16 August 2018 Duration: 2 hoursVenue: DEDJTR OfficesAddress: 574 Main Street, BairnsdaleState: Victoria

Speaker: Dr Richard Woolley Vet Med Dip ECVIM-CA Cardiology MRCVS

Improvement of diagnosis of cardiac diseases and use of medications in new applications.

Outcomes:

• Improved ability to differentiate cardiac disease from respiratory disease.

• Use of medications at correct time point of cardiac disease.

SEMINARTHE DIFFICULT SPAY

Division: WADate: 22 August 2018 Duration: 1½ hoursVenue: AVA HouseAddress: Unit 4, Level 1/22 Railway Road, Subiaco WA 6008State: Western Australia

Speaker: Dr Julian Jacobsen.

SEMINARCARDIOLOGY UPDATE

Division: SADate: 9 August 2018 Duration: 1½ hoursVenue: The HighwayAddress: 290 Anzac Hwy, Plympton SA 5038State: South Australia


SEMINARTITLE TBC

Division: TASDate: September 2018 Duration: 1 hourVenue: Guild InsuranceAddress: 2/38 Montpelier Retreat, Battery Point TAS 7004State: Tasmania

Speaker: TBC

SEMINARUPDATE ON ANAESTHETIC MONITORING AND COMPLICATIONS

Division: VICDate: 4 September 2018 Duration: 2 hoursVenue: Oscar’s Hotel & Cafe BarAddress: 18 Doveton St South, Ballarat Central VIC 3350State: Victoria

Speaker: Dr Leah BradburyUpdate on clinically useful monitoring equipment and understanding how to recognise and treat common anaesthetic complications.Outcomes: Understanding of how pulse oximetry, blood pressure monitoring, ECG and capnography and respiratory gas monitoring. Recognise and interpret abnormal measurements of the above. List the common anaesthetic complications in small animal patients. Use algorithms to systematically approach these complications.

SEMINARDERMATOLOGY

Division: TASDate: 19 September 2018Duration: 1 hourVenue: Prickly CactusAddress: 72–74 George Street, Launceston TAS 7250State: Tasmania

Speaker: Dr Danni Hoolahan

Update knowledge common skin presentations.

SEMINAROPHTHALMOLOGY SEMINAR

Division: QLDDate: 27 September 2018Duration: 2 hoursVenue: Kawana Library Meeting Room - Sunshine CoastAddress: 30 Nanyima St, Buddina QLD 4575State: Queensland

Speaker: Dr Edith Hampson

Dr Hampson will demonstrate how to examine eye problems using a systemic approach. Common frustrating eye cases from small animal and equine practice will be examined, diagnosed and treated. This will be an interactive presentation with step by step participation with the audience.


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WORKSHOPINTERACTIVE SMALL ANIMAL HEMATOLOGY AND CYTOLOGY CLINICAL PATHOLOGY WORKSHOP

Division: TASDate: July 2018 Duration: 1 dayVenue: TBCAddress: State: Tasmania

Speaker: Dr Bruce ParryDo you have a microscope but don’t use it as much as you could? Updating and fine-tuning your microscopy skills of blood smears and cytology samples will assist you in achieving quick and cost-effective diagnoses.This workshop will review haematology cases in the morning and cytology cases in the afternoon.

Date: 4 March 2018 Venue: Devonport RSLAddress: 18 Macfie Street, Devonport, TAS 7310State: Tasmania

Date: 11 March 2018 Venue: Australian Maritime CollegeAddress: LauncestonState: Tasmania

Date: 18 March 2018 Venue: Philip Smith Centre Address: 2 Edward Street, Glebe TAS 7000State: Tasmania


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SEMINARUPDATEON ANAESTHETIC MONITORING AND COMPLICATIONS

Division: VICDate: 19 September 2018Duration: 2 hoursVenue: Geelong RSLAddress: 50 Barwon Heads Road, Belmont VIC 3216State: Victoria

Speaker: Dr Leah BradburyUpdate on clinically useful monitoring equipment and understanding how to recognise and treat common anaesthetic complications.Outcomes: Understanding of how pulse oximetry, blood pressure monitoring, ECG and capnography and respiratory gas monitoring. Recognise and interpret abnormal measurements of the above. List the common anaesthetic complications in small animal patients. Use algorithms to systematically approach these complications.

SEMINARDIABETIC MANAGEMENT OF CATS AND DOGS

Division: VICDate: 18 October 2018 Duration: 2 hoursVenue: Metropole HotelAddress: 44 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065State: Victoria

Speaker: Dr Linda Fleeman

Relevance: Provides practical guidelines for supporting owners and their animals for vets in small animals practice seeing diabetic cats and dogs.Outcomes: To be able to confidently manage diabetes in cats and dogs.

SEMINARVETERINARY IMAGING

Division: ACTDate: 20 October 2018Duration: 3 hoursVenue: Animal Health AustraliaAddress: 95 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra ACT 2601State: Australian Capital Territory

Speaker: Dr Sarah Davies

SEMINARSURGICAL UPDATE: WHAT’S HOT AND WHAT’S NOT

Division: VICDate: 25 October 2018 Duration: 2 hoursVenue: National Golf ClubAddress: 235 Frankston Dandenong Rd, Frankston VIC 3199State: Victoria

Speaker: Dr Arthur House

Relevance: Opportunity to obtain recent updates on a range of orthopaedic procedures.Outcomes: Up-to-date information on recommeduations for management of orthopaedic complaints specifically the up-to-date management of petalla luxation, hip dysplaxia and elbow dysplaxia.


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WEBINAR Internal investigations: With an in-depth look at cancer and blood disordersThe webinar series continues in 2018. Free to Group members, on topics relevant to Small Animal practitioners.The webinars are available to view for 10 days post the live airing.

PUPPY SCHOOLS IN VETERINARY CLINICS

Division: AVBIGDate: 7 February 2018 Duration: 1 hourDelivery Platform: Online Speaker: Dr Jen Nesbitt-Hawes

FLASH GLUCOSE MONITORING IN DIABETICS - HOW IT WILL HELP US

Division: ASAVDate: 28 February 2018 Duration: 1 hourDelivery Platform: OnlineSpeaker: Linda Fleeman

INTEGRATING REHABILITATION WITH ACUPUNCTURE FOR SHOULDER LAMENESSES

Division: AVAGDate: 6 March 2018 Duration: 1 hourDelivery Platform: OnlineSpeaker: Dr Kim Lim


WORKSHOPINTERNAL INVESTIGATIONS: WITH AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT CANCER AND BLOOD DISORDERS

Division: SADate: 9 September 2018Duration: 3 hoursVenue: Arkaba HotelAddress: 150 Glen Osmond Rd, Fullerton SA 5063State: South Australia

Speaker: Associate Professor Anne Peaston

As a general practitioner, the scope of your practice spans a wide range of ailments. While spays or urinary tract infection may be familiar faces, it is also part of our job description to raise the alarm if we suspect something sinister lurking beneath the surface. This is where Associate Professor, Anne Peaston can help.

Combining in-depth case studies and her vast experience in internal medicine, Anne will be discussing the presentations you might encounter in your practice. From collapsing, bleeding and lame dogs to strange mucus membrane colours - you will leave this seminar with the tools to diagnose the problem and solutions for your patients.

REHABILITATION OF MEDIAL PATELLA LUXATION

Division: AVAGDate: 20 March 2018 Duration: 1 hourDelivery Platform: OnlineSpeaker: Dr Kim Lim

ALOPECIA

Division: ASAVDate: 21 March 2018 Duration: 1 hourDelivery Platform: OnlineSpeaker: Mandy Burrows

EARLY DIAGNOSES (RED FLAGS FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS IN PUPPIES)

Group: AVBIGDate: 11 April 2018 Duration: 1 hourDelivery Platform: Online Speaker: Kersti Seksel

NEUROLOGY - APPROACH TO THE PARALYSED PATIENT

Group: ASAVDate: 18 April 2018 Duration: 1 hourDelivery Platform: OnlineSpeaker: Dr Patrick Kenny

DENTAL: STOMATITIS IN CATS

Division: ASAVDate: 9 May 2018 Duration: 1 hourDelivery Platform: OnlineSpeaker: Tony Caiafa

BEHAVIOUR - DRUG THERAPY

Group: ASAVDate: 13 June 2018 Duration: 1 hourDelivery Platform: Online Speaker: Dr Jacqui Ley

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AVIAN BEHAVIOUR: FEATHER PICKING

Group: AVBIGDate: 13 June 2018 Duration: 1 hourDelivery Platform: OnlineSpeaker: Dr Anne Fowler

THE LATEST ON CANINE PARVOVIRUS

Group: ASAVDate: 18 July 2018 Duration: 1 hourDelivery Platform: Online Speaker: Dr Mark Kelman

MEDICINE: PLEURAL EFFUSION – WHAT NEXT?

Group: ASAVDate: 29 August 2018 Duration: 1 hourDelivery Platform: OnlineSpeaker: Kath Briscoe

ONCOLOGY: ORAL TUMOURS

Group: ASAVDate: 19 September 2018 Duration: 1 hourDelivery Platform: OnlineSpeaker: Kathleen O’Connell

THE ASYMPTOMATIC ADULT DOG OR CAT WITH A MURMUR - WHAT TO DO NEXT?

Group: ASAVDate: 10 October 2018 Duration: 1 hourDelivery Platform: OnlineSpeaker: Dr Niek Beijerink


WEBINAR

LEARNING & THEORY PLUS UNDERSTANDING EMOTION PLUSDISCUSS MENTAL HEALTH

Group: AVBIGDate: 10 October 2018 Duration: 1 hourDelivery Platform: Online Speaker: Dr Jacqui Ley

ORTHOPAEDIC FRACTURES: 2 DIFFICULT CASES AND WHAT I LEARNT?

Group: ASAVDate: 14 November 2018 Duration: 1 hourDelivery Platform: OnlineSpeaker: Peter Delisser

IMAGING: EVALUATION OF THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM

Group: ASAVDate: 5 December 2018 Duration: 1 hourDelivery Platform: OnlineSpeaker: Cathy Beck

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MEETING WITH CPDBALANCED ANAESTHESIA: WHAT’S IT GOOD FOR?

Division: ACTDate: 22 March 2018 Duration: 3 hoursVenue: Hotel KurrajongAddress: 8 National Circuit, Barton ACT 2600State: Australian Capital Territory

Speaker: Dr Linda Barter

ACT Annual Meeting and Small Anaesthesia talk with international guest speaker.

ABDOMINAL IMAGING

Division: ACT

Date: 20 October 2018 Duration: 3 hours Venue: Animal Health Australia Address: 95 Northbourne Ave, Canberra ACT 2601 State: Australian Capital Territory

Speaker: Dr Sarah Davies

MEETING WITH CPDBVP BRANCH MEETING

Division: QLDDate: 2–4 November 2018Duration: 2 daysVenue: Stradbroke Island HotelAddress: East Coast Road, Point Lookout QLD 4183State: Queensland

Speaker: TBC

MEETING WITH CPDBVP BRANCH MEETING

Division: QLDDate: 2–4 November 2018Duration: 2 daysVenue: Stradbroke Island HotelAddress: East Coast Road, Point Lookout QLD 4183State: Queensland


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2018 EAST COAST ROADSHOWQUEENSLAND

BEYOND THE ETHER9–11 March 2018, Hamilton Island Resort, QueenslandSpeaker: Dr Linda BarterAnaesthesia and analgesia are risk events for all animals but particularly those that are compromised by disease or trauma. This 2 day event will have both large and small animal streams with an international specialist in this field.

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BEYOND THE ETHER16 March 2018, Manningham Function Centre, Doncaster VIC

BEYOND THE ETHER24–25 March 2018, Coachhouse Marina Resort, Batemans Bay NSW

Speaker: Dr Linda BarterAnaesthesia and analgesia are risk events for all animals but particularly those that are compromised by disease or trauma. This event will be a full day of seminars focussing on small animals, featuring an international speaker in the field and will conclude with an exhibitor trade fair.

Speaker: Dr Linda Barter Two days of seminars and exhibitors for vets on anaesthesia and analgesia

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SEMINARNEW GRADUATES

Division: TASDate: 5 May 2018 Duration: 1 hourVenue: Mantra Charles HotelAddress: 287 Charles Street, Launceston TAS 7250State: Tasmania

Speakers: Dr Rhianna Booth

Come and join us for a delicious free* dinner and seminar from Dr Rhianna Booth. Become familiar with the clinical presentation, diagnostics tests and treatment protocols for all things toxic ranging from snake envenomation to ingested chemicals. Plus chat with your fellow Tasmanian recent grads and meet your delightful AVA representatives.

SEMINARMOCK STUDENT JOB INTERVIEWS

Division: VICDate: 20 May 2018 Duration: 1 hourBranch: MMPBVenue: Lecture rooms, UoMAddress: Werribee State: Victoria

Speakers: Interviewers still to be decided - MMPB advertising for experienced clinicians to volunteer to interview

Following on from the Interview Techniques Seminar (18 April) the MMPB will hold Mock Job Interviews with the final year students.

Learning Outcomes: Provide students with an opportunity to practice their interview skills and to receive feedback.

Students will be required to provide a written application to mock job positions and attend the interview appropriate dressed and prepared.

SEMINARSTUDENT JOB INTERVIEW TECHNIQUE

Division: VICDate: 18 April 2018 Duration: 2 hoursBranch: MMPBVenue: Kendall Hall, UoMAddress: Werribee State: Victoria

Speakers: Dr Lisa Deering, BVSc and Dr Kevin Foster BVSc (Hons) MVS

Learn how to get your dream job straight from university and start your career as you intend to continue: a seminar for third and final year students.Â€ Learning Outcomes:Â€ What do you really want in a position; preparing yourself for applying for jobs and the interview process, advice and tips on how to get what you want, eg. salary, conditions, training, etc.Â€ Identifying the clinic that is right for you, proactively making contact with potential employers; what employers are looking for and how to stand out and securing the job.

SEMINARROCK CLIMBING SESSION

Division: VICDate: 7 May 2018 Duration: 2 hoursVenue: Hardrock Climbing CentreAddress: Cnr Swanton and Franklin Streets, Melbourne State: Victoria

Social and networking event for Years 1 and 2 of UoM Veterinary Faculty (all AVA Student members)

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SOCIAL EVENTMEET THE MENTOR TRIVIA NIGHT

Division: VICDate: 12 November 2018Duration: 3 hoursVenue: Kendall Hall, UoMAddress: 250 Princes Hwy, Werribee VIC 3030State: Victoria

Speaker: QuizzaMe! Trivia Company

Trivia Night for the UoM final and third years together with AVA mentors invited to attend.

SEMINARWILDLIFE CAREER SEMINAR

Division: VICDate: 24 May 2018 Duration: 1½ hoursVenue: UoM (Werribee Campus)Address: 250 Princes Highway, Werribee State: Victoria

Speakers: Dr David Middleton, BVSc BSc (Zool), Dr Peter Holz, BVSc DVSc MACVSc DACZM, Dr Jasmin Hufschmid BVSc (Hons)

Always been a really huge fan of all things wildlife? Are you thinking of pursuing a career in wildlife medicine? Do you want to know what are the different types of veterinary wildlife careers available out there? If all these questions resonate with you, come on down to this Wildlife Career Seminar! This seminar comprises 3 presenters, each in an interesting field of wildlife medicine: a practicing zoo vet; a current wildlife researcher/teacher and a vet who sees wildlife cases in private practice!

Learning Outcomes: The presenters will speak about their amazing careers in wildlife and also answer any queries surrounding this topic which you may have!

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COMBINEDUPAV & AAVACCONFERENCE26–30 November 2018Inter Continental Hotel, Adelaide

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COMBINEDUPAV & AAVACCONFERENCE26–30 November 2018Inter Continental Hotel, Adelaide

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Unusual, Exotic & Avian

SEMINARCOMMON CONDITIONS OF SMALL MAMMALS

Division: VICDate: 17 April 2018Duration: 2 hoursVenue: Lady Bay ResortAddress: 2 Pertobe Road, Warrnambool VIC 3280State: Victoria

Speaker: Dr Brendan Carmel

Relevance: Confidently deal with encountered problems with small mammals.Outcomes: Practical approach to common encountered diseases of rabbits, guinea pigs, ferretts and rodents.

SEMINAREMERGENCY TRIAGE OF BIRDS AND EXOTIC PETS

Division: VICDate: 6 June 2018Duration: 2 hoursVenue: Metropole HotelAddress: 44 Brunswick St, Fitzroy VIC 3065State: Victoria

Speaker: Dr Jaclyn Gatt, BVSc MVS (Conservation Medicine) Relevance: Birds and exotic pets are becoming increasingly popular pets, yet for many practitioners their presence in the appointment schedule induces an audible groan. These patients go to great lengths to hide their illness, so by the time they present to a vet, it is often an emergency. Getting a positive outcome for these patients requires effective triage and stabilisation on arrival. This seminar will focus on identifying the needs of commonly encountered exotic patients and what to do for them in an emergency situation. There will be plenty of practical tips and case examples to get us through. Learning Outcomes• Identify key considerations for triaging birds, exotic

companion mammals and reptiles in an emergency• Describe key considerations for stabilising birds, exotic

companion mammals and reptiles• Formulate an appropriate analgesia and fluid therapy

plan for these species

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Division: VICDate: 21 August 2018Duration: 2 hoursVenue: GV HotelAddress: 223 High Street, Shepparton VIC 3630State: Victoria


Relevance: Confidently deal with encountered problems with small mammals.Outcomes: Practical approach to common encountered diseases of rabbits, guinea pigs, ferretts and rodents.


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WORKSHOPTREATING SNAKES AND SNAKE BITES

Division: VICDate: 1November 2018 Duration: TBCVenue: RSPCA Address: 3 Burwood Highway, BurwoodState: Victoria

Speaker: Dr Brendan Carmel and Dr Kylie Kelers

Emergency treatment of snakes and snake bites.

WORKSHOPEXOTICS FOR GPs

Division: SADate: 25 November 2018 Duration: 1 dayVenue: TBCAddress: AdelaideState: South Australia

Speaker: Multiple speakers

One day event linked with UPAV conference

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WEBINARINTERPRETING AVIAN RADIOGRAPHS

Division: UPAVDate: 21 February 2018 Duration: 1 hourDelivery Platform: OnlineSpeaker: Mike Cannon

WEBINARGUINEA PIG DENTALS

Division: UPAVDate: 23 May 2018 Duration: 1 hourDelivery Platform: OnlineSpeaker: Deborah Monks

WEBINARAVIAN BEHAVIOUR: FEATHER PICKING

Group: AVBIGDate: 13 June 2018 Duration: 1 hourVenue: OnlineSpeaker: Dr Anne Fowler

WEBINARAQUARIUM FISH - 6 STEPS TO MAKING A DIAGNOSIS

Group: UPAVDate: 1 August 2018 Duration: 1 hourDelivery Platform: OnlineSpeaker: Rob Jones

WEBINARUPDATE ON REPTILE VIRUSES

Group: UPAVDate: 7 November 2018 Duration: 1 hourDelivery Platform: OnlineSpeaker: Tim Hyndman


Division: VICDate: 28 August 2018 Duration: 2 hoursVenue: Century InnAddress: 5 Airfield Road, Traralgon VIC 3844State: Victoria


Relevance: Confidently deal with encountered problems with small mammals.Outcomes: Practical approach to common encountered diseases of rabbits, guinea pigs, ferretts and rodents

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CHRISTMAS IN JULY

Division: ACTDate: 20 July 2018 Duration: 3 hoursVenue: TBCAddress: CanberraState: Australian Capital Territory

CENTRAL COAST BRANCH MEETING

Division: NSWDate: 7 February 2018 Duration: 2 hoursVenue: Gosford RSL ClubAddress: 26 Central Coast Hwy, West Gosford NSW 2250State: New South Wales

Speaker: Anne Fawcett

Relevance: Ethical dilemmas

CENTRAL WEST BRANCH MEETING

Division: NSWDate: 6 March 2018Duration: 2 hoursVenue: Lord Anson HotelAddress: 224 Anson Street, Orange NSW 2800State: New South Wales

Speaker: Diane Gill

Mental Health First Aid Resilience Session Evening

Division: NSWDate: 5 June 2018Duration: 2 hoursVenue: Kellys Rugby HotelAddress: 133 Lords Place, Orange NSW 2800State: New South Wales

Speaker: Cameron Whittaker

Relevance: Ophthalmology for mixed practices

Division: NSWDate: 5 September 2018Duration: 2 hoursVenue: Blayney Bowling ClubAddress: 62 Osman St, Blayney NSW 2799State: New South Wales

Speaker: Stephen Page, Sarah Britton

Antimicrobial resistance

Division: NSWDate: 5 December 2018Duration: 2 hoursVenue: TBCAddress: Central WestState: New South Wales

FAR NORTH COAST BRANCH MEETING

Division: NSWDate: 31 October 2018 Duration: 2 hoursVenue: TBCAddress: Far North CoastState: New South Wales

FAR SOUTH COAST BRANCH MEETING

Division: NSWDate: 21 July 2018Duration: 3 hoursVenue: Moruya Vet HospitalAddress: 86/88 Queen St, Moruya NSW 2537State: New South Wales

Speaker: Louise Steinman

Animal physiotherapy

Division: NSWDate: 1 November 2018Duration: 2 hoursVenue: TBCAddress: Far South CoastState: New South Wales

HIGHLANDS BRANCH MEETING

Division: NSWDate: 22 February 2018Duration: 2 hoursVenue: Antico RestaurantAddress: 2A Sharman Cl, Harrington Park NSW 2567State: New South Wales

Speaker: Cathy Hudson

Relevance: Rabbit medicine

Division: NSWDate: 30 May 2018Duration: 2 hoursVenue: Goulburn Golf ClubAddress: Blackshaw Road, Goulburn NSW 2580State: New South Wales

Speaker: Janina McKay

Relevance: Small and large animal parasitology

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Division: NSWDate: 8 November 2018Duration: 2 hoursVenue: TBCAddress: TBCState: New South Wales

ILLAWARRA BRANCH MEETING

Division: NSWDate: 14 March 2018Duration: 2 hoursVenue: Wests Illawarra Leagues ClubAddress: 1 Hargreaves St, Unanderra NSW 2526State: New South Wales


Mental Health First Aid Resilience Session Evening

Division: NSWDate: 26 July 2018Duration: 2 hoursVenue: Wollongong Golf ClubAddress: 151-161 Corrimal Street, Wollongong, NSW 2500State: New South Wales

Speaker: Gladys Boo

Relevance: Opthalmology

Division: NSWDate: 22 November 2018Duration: 2 hoursVenue: TBCAddress: TBCState: New South Wales

Speaker: TBC

MID NORTH COAST BRANCH MEETING

Division: NSWDate: 27 September 2018 Duration: 2 hours Venue: Rydges Port MacquarieAddress: 1 Hay Street, Port Macquarie NSW 2444State: New South Wales

Speaker: Tara Cashman

Dentistry - radiology and analgesia

NEWCASTLE BRANCH MEETING

Division: NSWDate: 9 August 2018Duration: 2 hoursVenue: Apollo International HotelAddress: 290 Pacific Hwy, Charlestown NSW 2290State: New South Wales

Speaker: Tara Cashman

Dentistry - radiology and analgesia

Division: NSWDate: 15 November 2018Duration: 2 hoursVenue: TBCAddress: NewcastleState: New South Wales

NEW ENGLAND BRANCH MEETING

Division: NSWDate: 6 June 2018Duration: 2 hoursVenue: Sanctuary Inn Best WesternAddress: 293 Marius Street, New England Highway, Tamworth NSW 2340State: New South Wales

Speaker: Peter Best/Nigel Brown

Relevance: Post mortem cases; Places a veterinary degree can take you

Division: NSWDate: 18 October 2018Duration: 2 hoursVenue: TBCAddress: New EnglandState: New South Wales

NORTH COAST BRANCH MEETING

Division: NSWDate: 1 February 2018 Duration: 2 hoursVenue: Coffs Harbour Race ClubAddress: Coffs HarbourState: New South Wales

Speaker: Niel Beijerink

Cardiology

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SHOALHAVEN BRANCH MEETING

Division: NSWDate: 30 May 2018Duration: 2 hoursVenue: Berry HotelAddress: 120 Queen Street, Berry, NSW 2535State: New South Wales

Speaker: Graham Swinney

Relevance: Endocrine Disease in dogs

Division: NSWDate: 22 August 2018Duration: 2 hoursVenue: Ulladulla Indian RestaurantAddress: 22-23/107-109 Princes Hwy, Ulladulla NSW 2539State: New South Wales

Speaker: Linda Vogelnest

Canine atopy treatment options

Division: NSWDate: 25 October 2018Duration: 2 hoursVenue: TBCAddress: ShoalhavenState: New South Wales

SOUTH WEST SLOPES BRANCH MEETING

Division: NSWDate: 11 April 2018Duration: 2 hoursVenue: Wallendbeen HotelAddress: 1 Hoskins Street, Wallendbeen, NSW 2588State: New South Wales

Speaker: Alex Sedin, Yvette Cameron-Cook, Shahid Khalfan

Case studies

Division: NSWDate: 4 November 2018Duration: 2 hoursVenue: Wallendbeen HotelAddress: 1 Hoskins St, Wallendbeen NSW 2588State: New South Wales

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ORANA BRANCH MEETING

Division: NSWDate: 22 February 2018Duration: 2 hoursVenue: Westside HotelAddress: 22-30 Whylandra St, Dubbo NSW 2830State: New South Wales

Speaker: Various

LLS and AVA Emergency Animal Disease Workshop

Division: NSWDate: 13 October 2018Duration: 2 hoursVenue: Dubbo Address: DubboState: New South Wales

Speaker: Dr Peter Best, Dr Al Griskaitis

Afternoon session on making clinical decisions and learning to live with those choices. Experienced regional practitioner and veterinary specialist Dr Peter Best will take a look at “Clinical thinking – errors, accidents, mistakes and coping”. He will be joined by psychiatrist Dr Al Griskaitis who will present on supporting mental health beyond medications.

RIVERINE BRANCH MEETING

Division: NSWDate: 20 February 2018Duration: 2 hoursVenue: Murrumbidgee HotelAddress: 159 East St, Narrandera NSW 2700State: New South Wales

Speaker: Kris Hughes

Relevance: Equine cushings

Division: NSWDate: 26 July 2018Duration: 2 hoursVenue: Siesta MotelAddress: 416 Wagga Rd, Albury NSW 2641State: New South Wales

Speaker: Rod Salter / Peter Young

Veterinary Dentistry and Wound Reconstruction

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Division: QLDDate: 9 August 2018Duration: 1 hourVenue: Holland Park LibraryAddress: 81 Seville Rd, Holland Park QLD 4121 State: Queensland

Speaker: Dr Mary Fletcher

Pimelea toxicity

Division: QLDDate: 29 November 2018Duration: 1 hourVenue: Cooper Plains LibraryAddress: 107 Orange Grove Rd, Cooper Plains QLD 4108 State: Queensland

Speaker: TBC

DARLING DOWNS ANDSOUTH WEST BRANCH ANNUAL MEETING

Division: QLDDate: 21 to 22 July 2018 Duration: 1½ daysVenue: TBCAddress: GoondiwindiState: Queensland

Speakers: Drs Peter Best, Cassandra Robinson, Meg Salter & Jonathan Lee

Mixed practice requires that a veterinarian is skilled across all species. This one day meeting will focus on practical skills for the country practice.

WA DIVISION ANNUAL MEETING

Division: WADate: 20 October 2018 Duration: 45 minutesVenue: Crown PerthAddress: Great Eastern Highway, Burswood WA 6100State: Western Australia

Division: NSWDate: 9 November 2018Duration: 6 hoursVenue: Swagger Inn MotelAddress: 35 Laidlaw St, Yass NSW 2582State: New South Wales

Speaker: Various

Emergency animal diseases and zoonoses

CENTRAL QLD BRANCH ANNUAL MEETING

Division: QLDDate: 20 October 2018 Duration: ½ dayVenue: Burnett Riverside MotelAddress: 7 Quay St, Bundaberg Central QLD 4670State: Queensland

Speaker: Drs Mike Shipstone & Ann Thompson

This half day event will update veterinarians on dermatology and internal medical conditions that may cause skin lesions.

NORTH QLD BRANCH ANNUAL MEETING

Division: QLDDate: 25 August 2018 Duration: ½ dayVenue: TBCAddress: MackayState: Queensland

Speakers: Drs Philip Judge & Caroline Spelta

Small and Large animal emergency

SOUTH EAST QLD BRANCH MEETING

Division: QLDDate: 10 May 2018Duration: 2 hoursVenue: AVA Garden City Office ParkAddress: Bldg 3, 2404 Logan Road, Eight Mile Plains 4113State: Queensland

Speaker: Dr Johann Schroder, MLA Project Manager, Animal Health and Welfare

Where technology is taking us in the animal health world will be the topic at this evening seminar to bring veterinarians up to date on current trends in biosecurity and other areas.

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SOCIAL EVENTRETIRED VETS LUNCHEON

Division: VICDate: 8 August 2018Duration: 2 hoursVenue: Graduate HouseAddress: 220 Leicester Street, CarltonState: Victoria

Speaker: Professor Colin Masters B MEd Sci (Hons) MBBS MD Hon DLitt W.Aust FRCPath FRCPA FAA FTSE AO

Colin Masters has focused his career on research in Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative diseases, including Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. His work over the last 35 years is widely acknowledged as having had a major influence on Alzheimer’s disease research world-wide, particularly the collaborative studies conducted with Konrad Beyreuther in which they discovered the proteolytic neuronal origin of the Aβ amyloid protein which causes Alzheimer’s disease. This work has led to the continued development of diagnostics and therapeutic strategies. More recently, his focus has been on describing the natural history of Alzheimer’s disease as a necessary preparatory step for therapeutic disease modification.

Prof Masters will talk about the latest advances in Alzheimer’s disease research into its diagnostics and treatment/prevention/retardation. Professor Masters is currently the Head of the Neurodegeneration Division, Florey Institute and a Laureate Professor at the University of Melbourne. He is also a consultant at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. His achievements have been recognised by the receipt of many international awards.

SOCIAL EVENT2018 MMPB PRESIDENT’S DINNER

Division: VICDate: 22 July 2018 Duration: 4 hoursVenue: RACV City ClubAddress: 500 Bourke Street, MelbourneState: Victoria

Speaker: Christian Maier, RACV Sommelier and Stevie Carew RACV Chef

Annual social event. Themed 5 course meal (German/Austrian theme this year) served with matched wines and presentations from sommelier and chef.

SOCIAL EVENT2018 ANNUAL DINNER - BUT THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY DOESN’T HAVE ANY VETS, DOES IT?

Division: VICDate: 2 August 2018 Duration: 3 hoursVenue: The Foundry HotelAddress: 2 Old High Street, Bendigo VIC 3550 State: Victoria

Speaker: Major Kendall Crocker

Kendall’s presentation will look at the need for veterinary capability in a modern military context and shares a number of his many experiences domestically and internationally as one of Australia’s few Army Veterinary Officers.

SEMINAREXTRACTIONS: WHY, WHEN AND HOW

Division: VICDate: 16 October 2018 Duration: 2 hoursVenue: Oscars Bar and CafeAddress: 18 Doveton Street South, Ballarat VIC 3350State: Victoria

Speaker: Dr Wayne Fitzgerald

Dental Seminar covering the why, when and how of extractions, including analgesia, equipment, tips and hints as well as the new VetTome.


Division: VICDate: 2 May 2018Duration: 2 hoursVenue: Graduate HouseAddress: 220 Leicester Street, CarltonState: Victoria

Speaker: Dr Paul Hardy-Smith, BVSc (Hons) MACVSc (Aquatic Animal Health) GAICD, Grad Dip Aquaculture

Social networking luncheon held three times annually for Retired Veterinarians and their partners with a 2 course meal and speaker. Dr Hardy-Smith will reveal how aquaculture production has risen from the 1990s and future prospects and limitations in veterinary science and aquaculture production.


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Division: VICDate: 10 October 2018Duration: 2 hoursVenue: Graduate House Address: 220 Leicester Street, CarltonState: Victoria

Speaker: Prof Anna Meredith, Head of School, Vet Faculty UoM

Social networking luncheon held three times annually for Retired Vets.

SOCIAL EVENTGEELONG BRANCH ANNUAL DINNER

Division: VICDate: 16 November 2018Duration: 3 hoursVenue: Barwon Edge BoathouseAddress: 40 Windsor Rd, Newtown VIC 3220State: Victoria

Speaker: Various

Annual social, networking and Christmas event with a dinner speaker

SOCIAL EVENT2018 GOLF DAY

Division: VICDate: 30 November 2018Duration: 1 dayVenue: Victoria Golf Club - venue may changeAddress: State: Victoria

Annual Victorian Division Golf Day

SOCIAL EVENTNSW DIVISION VETERINARY INDUSTRY BALL

Division: NSWDate: 1 September 2018 Duration: 5 hoursVenue: Luna ParkAddress: 1 Olympic Drive, Milsons Point SydneyState: New South Wales

WEBINARPET DENTAL HEALTH MONTH

Division: AVDS Date: 28 August 2018Duration: 1 hourDelivery platform: Online

Speaker: Dr Anthony Caiafa

Dental radiology

Groups Divisions

THERE ARE GROUPS WITHIN THE AVA THAT PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS WITH SHARED INTERESTS OR EXPERTISE TO DEVELOP THEIR PRACTICE AND SKILLS IN A SPECIFIC AREA.

THESE GROUPS PROVIDE RELEVANT AND FOCUSED CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, NETWORKING AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, AS WELL AS NEWSLETTERS AND JOURNALS TO KEEP MEMBERS INFORMED.

ACV Australian Cattle VeterinariansAGVA Australian Greyhound VeterinariansAPV Australian Pig Veterinarians ARV Australian Reproduction VeterinariansASAV Australian Small Animal VeterinariansAVAG Australian Veterinary Acupuncture GroupAVAWE Australian Veterinarians for Animal Welfare and EthicsAVBIG Australian Veterinary Behaviour Interest GroupAVCB Australian Veterinary Conservation Biology AVDS Australian Veterinary Dental SocietyAVHS Australian Veterinary History SocietyAVI Australian Veterinarians in IndustryAVPH Australian Veterinarians in Public HealthCPV Commercial Poultry VeterinariansEVA Equine Veterinarians AustraliaIVA Integrative Veterinarians AustraliaSCGV Sheep, Camelid and Goat VeterinariansUPAV Unusual Pet and Avian VeterinariansVBG Veterinary Business GroupVERA Veterinarians in Education, Research and Academia

THE AVA HAS A DIVISION IN EACH STATE AND TERRITORY IN AUSTRALIA. DIVISIONS REPRESENT THE ASSOCIATION TO STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, AS WELL AS VETERINARY REGISTRATION BODIES AND OTHER COMMITTEES.

DIVISIONS ALSO GIVE ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TO THEIR LOCAL AVA BRANCHES. SOCIAL EVENTS, NEWSLETTERS, CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS AND NEW GRADUATES ARE ALSO VALUABLE MEMBER BENEFITS PROVIDED BY DIVISIONS AND BRANCHES.

ACT Australian Capital Territory Division AMA House, 42 Macquarie St, Barton 2600 P 02 6273 0064 E [email protected] New South Wales Division Unit 40, 6 Herbert St, St Leonards 2065 P 02 9431 5050 E [email protected] Northern Territory Division PO Box 114, Walkerville 5081 P 08 8344 6337 E [email protected] QLD Queensland Division Garden City Office Park, Bldg 3 2404 Logan Rd, Eight Mile Plains 4113 P 07 3422 5300 E [email protected] South Australian Division 13/70 Walkerville Tce, Walkerville 5081 P 08 8344 6337 E [email protected] Tasmania Division 457 White Hills Rd, Relbia 7258 P 0409 319 405 E [email protected] Victorian Division Suite 1219, 401 Docklands Dr, Docklands 3008 P 03 9600 2930 E [email protected] Western Australian Division Unit 4, Level 1, 22 Railway Rd, Subiaco 6008 P 08 9388 9600 E [email protected]

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