Continuing Education Courses
Continue your professional development and gain CPD points through the SASH CE program
Our comprehensive Continuing Education program is provided by leading Australian specialists in a broad range of disciplines across two distinct streams – for vets and for nurses. Offering face to face, virtual, and hybrid formats, there will always be something for everyone. Each course will be full of practical insights and case studies that you can use immediately to benefit your patients in your practice. Topics include emergency & critical care, medicine, surgery, oncology, neurology, dermatology, sports medicine, avian & exotics, anaesthesia, imaging, and more! Be sure to register your details below so you stay up to late with our latest events.
We are interested in hearing what topics you would like covered, so please email events@sashvets.com with feedback and suggestions.
If you would like to receive course updates please register your details below
Upcoming Webinars & Live Events 2024
An evening with the SASH ECC, Surgery and Neurology Teams.
Join us for an evening of education and networking with members of the SASH North Ryde Specialist ECC, Surgery, and Neurology teams. Specialists from a number of other SASH hospitals
will also be in attendance.
Our specialists will cover topics on how to triage, stabilise, systemically evaluate, and manage
these critical patients with a team-based approach for best outcomes.
Hosted by the SASH North Ryde team the event will comprise an hour of case-based
presentations from Drs Iain Keir, Erin Mooney, Julia Sumner and Patrick Kenny, a Q & A session, followed by an introduction to the SASH North Ryde Teams.
Date: Thursday 2 May 2024
Time: 7pm drinks for a 7:30pm start, including a three-course dinner
Where: Curzon Hall, 53 Agincourt Rd, Marsfield NSW 2122
This event will not be recorded.
Join Carina Sellwood, SASH Emergency & Critical Care Nurse and Nurse Trainer, as she takes you through nursing shock patients. Shock can be a poorly understood clinical syndrome. It occurs secondary to a huge number of disease processes, so mastering shock will improve how you nurse many patients, including the most critical. In this interactive seminar, we will focus on:
• The 4 types of circulatory shock
• Its treatment and nursing considerations
• Stages of shock, enabling you to recognise shock in its earliest stage and directly improve patient outcomes.
• Testing your knowledge using real cases.
Date: Tuesday, 7 May
Time (F2F): 7:15 PM arrival for 7:30 PM start (ACST)
Time (Virtual): 8 PM AEST, 7:30 ACST
Where: SASH Adelaide, 99 Rundle St, Kent Town SA
Refreshments will be served and ample on-site free parking is available. Spots are strictly limited.
Vet Webinar: Tricky Oncologic cases
A double team of oncologists, Drs Veronika Langova and Sarah Wetzel will take you through an exciting journey of tricky oncologic case studies. This case-based webinar will highlight challenges that general practitioners can commonly encounter with oncologic cases.
Date: Thursday, 9 May
Time (Virtual): 7:30 PM AEST, 7 PM ACST
Where: Livestreamed on Zoom
Join Dr Barry Cherno, Specialist in Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation as he discusses the common and not so common causes of lameness in canine thoracis limb. The webinar aims to improve the general practitioner’s ability to identify and diagnose issues related to forelimb lameness.
Date: Wednesday 29th May
Time: 7:30PM AEST, 7PM ACST
Where: Livestreamed on Zoom
SASH Academy
SASH is proud to provide our vet and vet nurse community with an on-demand digital platform housing a unique library of educational content from SASH specialists.
Features include:
- Access free content any time anywhere, on your computer or mobile device
- Learn at your own pace and resume where you left off
- Instantly receive CPD certificates on course completion
- A library of courses including past SASH webinars
- Regularly updated content, with new courses due in the new year
- Join a community of like-minded veterinarians
Previous webinars available on the SASH Academy
Join Dr Bing Yun Zhu, Internal Medicine Specialist and founder of SASH’s Haemodialysis & Extracorporeal Therapies services, for a case-based talk about real acute kidney injury scenarios encountered in primary care practice.
During this webinar, Bing will cover the following FAQs:
- What is AKI and how to differentiate it from CKD?
- Should we use a renal diet and antiproteinuric drugs?
- What diagnostic tests should be performed?
- How is AKI treatment and management different from CKD?
- When to refer?
Dr Asher Allison, Specialist in Anaesthesia & Analgesia will cover case based scenarios considering the approach to anesthetising seizure patients and patients that have heart disease.
During this talk, he will cover the following points:
- Summary of relevant pathophysiology
- Anticipated problems/risks
- Formulating an anaesthetic plan
- Mitigating and managing the risks
This webinar will cover how dermatologists work on otitis externa cases and how they can be utilised as a part of your team. Dr Tati Lima, Specialist in Dermatology will be focusing on a number of frequently asked questions, common doubts (yours and probably also ours) and daily problems that we encounter in clinical practice.
While registering for this webinar, we would like you to submit any FAQ you want to have covered. These may include:
• How do I treat an otitis externa with an infection by multidrug resistant Pseudomonas?
• When should I refer to video otoscopy?
• What can I use to clean the ear with ruptured tympanic membrane?
• After a long treatment of otitis externa, the culture from the ear canal keeps coming back positive. What do I do next?
This talk was recorded and will be viewable soon
From the overwhelming success of last year’s “An evening with the SASH team” series, this popular format will resume in 2024.
Montage, perched on Iron Cove in Lilyfield, is the venue for our next major Sydney vet CE event. Hosted by Dr Chris Tan (Specialist Surgeon & SASH Alexandria Co-Director), the event will be attended by the entire SASH Alexandria team, together with Surgeons, Anaesthetists, and Oncologists from other SASH hospitals.
As always, there will be plenty of opportunity to mingle with your colleagues and the SASH team.
CE topics for the evening will include three short presentations:
• Prof Kenneth Johnson, Specialist in Surgery – Hip dysplasia
• Dr Keely Wilson, Specialist in Anaesthesia – Managing hypotension
• Dr John Blaxill, Registrar in Oncology – Recent advances in lymphoma treatment
Sit back, relax, and enjoy the CE over a delicious three-course dinner and beverages.
THIS WAS A LIVE EVENT, AND NOT RECORDED
Dr Lucy Kopecny, Internal Medicine Specialist and Nephrology & Urology Fellow kicks off 2024 with an exciting webinar about bladder stones. In this talk, she will use case studies to cover the following key topics:
• Diagnosing bladder stones
• Determining the best treatment for bladder stones
• Management to decrease the risk of recurrent calcium oxalate or struvite stones
Overlooking the Harbour Bridge, Deckhouse on Woolwich Dock will host ‘An Evening with the SASH Neurology & Neurosurgery, Sports Medicine and Radiology teams. Hosted by Dr Patrick Kenny (Neurologist and Neurosurgeon, and Head of SASH Neurology and Neurosurgery), the event will comprise three short presentations and a free-flowing Q&A session with the entire panel of SASH veterinarians from all three teams.
Talks will cover mini case studies presented by a tag-team of speakers:
- Intracranial disease with Dr Lydia Poad (Registrar in Neurology & Neurosurgery) & Dr Andrew Adezio (Boarded in Diagnostic Imaging)
- Muscular injury with Dr Katharina Flatz (Specialist in Diagnostic Imaging) & Dr Naomi Boyd (Sports Medicine Vet & Physiotherapist)
- Spinal disease & recovery with Dr Stacey Brady (Specialist in Neurology & Neurosurgery) & Dr Barry Cherno (Specialist in Sports Medicine & Rehab)
THIS WAS A LIVE EVENT AND NOT RECORDED
With such broad applications in clinical practice, it is always important to visit and revisit the topic of coagulation. Join Dr Lisa Smart, ECC Specialist as she discusses the assessment of coagulation. Topics will include:
- Review coagulation physiology
- Recognise risk factors for bleeding and thromboembolism
- Assess coagulation using in-house tests
Join Dr Mara Hickey, ECC Specialist as she discusses fire-associated injuries
THIS TALK WAS RECORDED AND WILL BE AVAILABLE TO VIEW SOON
Join ECC Specialist Dr Nicole Kalnins for her webinar on common toxicities
Join Dr Johanna Todd, Specialist in Oncology, as she presents a highly interactive seminar on canine lymphoma. Johanna will use a combination of case studies and audience participation to cover the following topics:
- Investigation and diagnosis
- Treatment options
- Goals for patients
The evening is suitable for new grads or those wishing to brush up on the fundamentals of lymphoma. There will be plenty of time for a Q&A, networking with the SASH Western Sydney team, and to tour the state-of-the-art hospital.
This was a live event at SASH Western Sydney and was not recorded
Cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) disease is the most common orthopaedic problem in dogs. Due to its prevalence, veterinary surgery has progressed rapidly in the diagnosis and treatment of cruciate disease. Join Dr William Park (SASH Surgical Registrar) in this highly topical webinar, as he covers the following areas:
- Stifle anatomy
- Why CCL disease occurs
- Diagnosing CCL disease
- Imaging
- Treatment options
Urothelial carcinoma is one of the most common forms of bladder cancer. Join Dr Sarah Wetzel, one of SASH’s newest Boarded Oncologists, as she covers practical information related to urothelial carcinomas. During this exciting talk, Sarah will discuss the following topics:
- Risk factors
- Common presentations
- Diagnostic options
- Upcoming research
- Differences in presentations, diagnostics, and treatment for cats
THIS WAS A LIVE EVENT AND WAS NOT RECORDED
Montage, perched on the Inner West harbourside, is the venue for An Evening with the SASH Internal Medicine and Cardiology teams.
Hosted by Dr Sophia Tzannes (Internal Medicine Specialist, Group Head of Medical Services), the event will comprise two short presentations and a free-flowing Q&A session with the largest Internal Medicine and Cardiology teams in NSW.
CE Topics:
- Common misconceptions in the treatment of feline hyperthyroidism by Dr Joanna White, Internal Medicine Specialist
- Let’s intervene! Everything you need to know about congenital cardiology by Dr Arianne Fabella, our newest Boarded Cardiologist
This event is proudly supported by
THIS WAS A LIVE EVENT AND WAS NOT RECORDED
Join Dr Dillon Devathasan Boarded Neurologist & Neurosurgeon as he discusses the fundamentals of veterinary seizure management.
After the talk, you will be able to:
- Understand the pathophysiology, types, phases and “mimics” for seizures.
- Be familiar with the clinical signs, diagnostic workup and differentials for seizure presentations.
- Formulate differential diagnoses for the seizing patient and how we narrow down the list.
- Seizure drugs
1. Phenobarbital, Potassium Bromide, Zonisamide, Pexion, Levetiracetam, Diazepam/Midazolam
2. For each of the drugs above –i. Mechanism of Action ii. Half-life iii. Route of elimination iv. Side effects v. How to monitor levels (covered in the seizure scenario section)
To close, we will cover several seizure scenarios
The second event in our New Grad 101 series is perfect for those not yet confident about the basics of veterinary dermatology. Join two SASH Dermatologists, Dr Sophie Tyler and Dr Tati Lima as they share their combined experience in approaching the consults involving itchy dogs. They will discuss:
- How to perform a complete dermatological examination
- The various causes of pruritus in dogs
- Diagnosis tests to aid in the correct diagnosis
Join the SASH Central Coast Emergency, Critical Care, Surgery, and Oncology teams for an educational day by the water discussing when things go bad with bleeding and breathing.
The day will be led by Hospital Director Dr Stephen Fearnside and our Central Coast team.
Seeing Red?
Focusing on topics including haemoabdomen, haemangiosarcoma and more talks on bleeding.
Feeling Blue?
Our afternoon session is focused on airway related issues including BOAS, tick paralysis, and nasal tumours.
THIS WAS A LIVE EVENT AND WAS NOT RECORDED
Johanna Higgs, Physiotherapist, will be presenting an engaging talk for vets and nurses, that explores the transformative power of physiotherapy, delving into its vast benefits for your patients. Both a catered face-to-face and a virtual session will be offered.
Topics will include:
- What is physiotherapy and what can it do for your patients
- Physiotherapy techniques for the orthopedic, neurological and respiratory patient
- Rehabilitation for the orthopedic and neurological patient
- Laser and physiotherapy
Due to popular demand, we are excited to announce a new series of face-to-face CE events from leading specialists, specifically tailored to recent grad vets. Focusing on topics are not well covered in vet school, these sessions will increase confidence in practice. Kicking off the New Grad 101 series is an exciting neurology event.
As vets, we can’t always handle (or even touch!) our patients, let alone perform every test of neurological function. But how much of a neurological examination can you do without physically touching an animal? Come on an adventure of a lifetime (or perhaps just a Wednesday evening) with Dr Patrick Kenny (Neurology & Neurosurgery Specialist and Head of Department) as you observe videos of ferocious beasts, stunning wildlife, and quite a few dogs and cats.
Join visiting Specialist Surgeon from Melbourne, Dr Stewart Ryan, SASH Specialist Surgeon
Dr Penny Tisdall, and SASH Medicine Specialist Dr David Davies as they discuss liver shunts
at our face-to-face CE Evening.
During the evening the following topics will be covered:
• Introduction to liver shunts
• Clinical signs and onset
• Diagnostic approach
• Role and timing of imaging
• Medical management
• Surgical management
• Interventional radiology techniques
• Prognosis, complications, and outcomes
Join us for the fourth face-to-face event in our highly successful “An Evening with the Team” series.
Surrounded by culture at The Concourse in Chatswood, this event will provide referring veterinarians an opportunity to meet members of the SASH Ophthalmology, Avian & Exotics, and Anaesthesia teams.
Hosted by Dr Mark Billson (Ophthalmologist & SASH Co-Founder), the event will consist of three separate short presentations:
- I can see clearly now: cataracts and their management by Dr Kate Robertson (Ophthalmologist)
- In case you haven’t heard: Ear disease in rabbits by Dr Olivia Clarke (Avian & Exotics Veterinarian)
- Age is not a disease: Geriatric anaesthesia by Dr Asher Allison (Anaesthetist)
As usual, the event will conclude with our well received free flow Q&A session from our entire panel of SASH specialists and veterinarians in attendance.
Dr Lucy Barker, Internal Medicine Specialist would like to welcome you to her informative webinar, where she delves into the mysterious world of biliary disease in dogs. The talk will cover the following areas:
- gallbladder mucocoeles
- cholangiohepatitis
- cholelithiasis
- gallbladder neoplasia
This webinar, designed for the general practice veterinarian, will feature case examples with time for a Q&A at the end.
Join us for the third face-to-face event in our successful “An Evening with the Team” series. Surrounded by beautiful scenery at the Waterview in Olympic Park, Homebush this special event is an opportunity to meet our Critical Care Specialists and Emergency Vets from North Ryde and Western Sydney.
The evening will be led by SASH Criticalists Dr Mara Hickey and Dr Adelina Chan together with lead Emergency Vets Dr Alex Swan and Dr Varan Rajan. The topic will cover the key considerations when managing respiratory emergencies. The event will conclude with a free-flowing Q&A session from a large panel of our Emergency Vets & Specialists from North Ryde and Western Sydney.
THIS EVENT WAS LIVE AND WAS NOT RECORDED.
In this webinar, Dr Amy Dixon will discuss the investigation and treatment of chronic coughing in dogs. The talk will follow an evidence-based approach and will cover:
- inflammatory and infectious airway diseases
- dynamic airway diseases
Until recently, feline infectious peritonitis has almost always been a completely fatal condition for cats. Through the advancement of available anti-virals in Australia, cats now have a much better outlook. Join Dr Alex Kennedy as she covers:
- Diagnosing FIP in general practice – the brick by brick approach
- Revolutionary anti-virals – approach to treatment and monitoring protocols
- Tips and tricks for tricky cases
Emergency stabilisation can be one of the most rewarding parts of our job as veterinary nurses, but it can also be the most daunting. Join Carina Sellwood for this webinar where she simplifies emergency stabilisation and discusses:
Emergency preparedness
The 4 basic principles of emergency response
How we can apply these principles to the most common veterinary emergencies, from cardiopulmonary arrest to respiratory distress and seizures.
Speaker: Carina Sellwood Dip VN ECC, Cert VN ECC
Date: April 2023
In this webinar, Dr Lucy Kopecny, Australia’s only Nephrology & Urology Fellow, will discuss acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease using a case-based approach. Using real examples, Lucy will discuss the diagnostic approach and management of:
- Acute kidney injury in a cat
- Chronic kidney disease in a dogs
ADM, in partnership with SASH will be presenting a webinar on liver disease, featuring Dr Amy Lam, SASH Specialist in Internal Medicine.
Learn about one of the body’s most important organs in an hour, and what you can do for it. When should you worry about an increase in ALP or ALT? What are the synthetic biomarkers of the liver? Is there anything you can do to protect the liver? Is it too late? Let’s get nitty gritty with hepatic pathophysiology so you can help sick pets. Amy will discuss:
Why the liver is an amazing organ
Basic hepatic pathophysiology in the dog and cat
The synthetic biomarkers of liver disease vs failure
Common causes of liver disease in dogs and cats
How to diagnose common (and uncommon) causes of liver disease – a practical approach
Treatment options for liver disease and how they work
This talk is currently not available to view online
The Roseworthy Veterinary Alumni (RVA) Network, in partnership with SASH, will be hosting a hybrid vet CE event, featuring Dr Dillon Devathasan, SASH’s newest Neurologist & Neurosurgeon. He will discuss:
Brain & spinal cord neurolocalisation
Principles of referral, such as recognising urgency and preparing a client
Conditions including IVDD, cervical spondylomyelopathy, lumbosacral disease & brain tumors
For those attending in person, refreshments will be provided.
This talk is currently not available to view online
Nikki Pelz, SASH Adelaide Theatre Nurse & Nurse Trainer be providing nurse training for all things capnography. In this talk, she will cover:
- What is Capnography?
- Where does the CO2 come from?
- Types of Capnographs and how they work
- Interpreting the normal capnogram and its phases
- Interpreting abnormal capnograms and troubleshooting
- Hypercapnia and hypocapnia explained
- Factors that influence capnography
Hosted by Dr Veronika Langova (Specialist in Oncology), Dr Elias Gumpel (Specialist in Radiation Oncology), and Dr Stephen Yeomans (Specialist in Pathology) at SASH North Ryde, this half-day workshop and wet lab will cover:
- Didactic components
- Oncologic emergencies
- Basic radiation therapy
- Practical components
- Biopsy techniques – bone, bone marrow & Trucut biopsies
- Drain & tube placements
- Cytology and blood smear interpretation for diagnosis of common cancers
This talk is not available to view online
Meet the whole ensemble of SASH Oncologists, Dermatologists, and Pathologists over a night of CE and a three course meal.
This talk is not available to view online.
Dr Peter Hill, Specialist in Dermatology will cover the main presentations of pedal disease in dogs and cats including:
- Red and itchy paws
- Hair loss on paws
- Interdigital nodules and draining tracts
- Pad disorders
Various aetiologies will be discussed, including allergic skin disease, cutaneous infections, parasitic pododermatitis, conformational abnormalities and autoimmune diseases.
This special Face-to-face evening event for veterinarians at Taronga Zoo is an opportunity to meet our Sydney surgeons and representatives from the SASH specialist anaesthesia and neurosurgery teams over informal drinks and dinner, brush up on your surgery Continuing Education with Dr. Martin Havlicek and Dr. Tristram Bennett, and participate in a free-flowing Q&A session with our surgery panel.
This talk is not available to view online.
Appendicular osteosarcoma is the most common tumour of the bone in dogs. Traditionally, amputation has been the mainstay of treatment for this aggressive form of cancer. But does it have to be? Join our team of specialists as they cover:
*Challenges and alternative treatments of osteosarcoma in dogs including radiation and chemotherapy
*Where we have been, where we are and where we are going with limb sparing surgery
For dogs, diarrhoea represents a significant proportion of all veterinary visits. While acute diarrhoea is often uncomplicated and resolves with symptomatic therapy, chronic diarrhoea is usually more challenging. Affected dogs often receive treatment with different diets, antimicrobials or anti-inflammatory drugs without success. In this talk, Dr Amy will present a systematic approach to narrow down the list of possible differential diagnoses and formulate the most appropriate treatment plan.
With a trend towards smaller living spaces, exotic pets are becoming more common and their owners are investing more than ever on their veterinary care. Join Dr Olivia Clarke, BSc BVMS MANZCVS (Unusual Pets, Avian), to learn about common conditions you are likely to encounter if you see rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, mice and ferrets.
Join Dr Stephen Yeomans, Pathology Specialist and Dr Linda Vogelnest, Dermatology Specialist as they team up to cover cytology. Follow along as the SASH team use live microscopy to demonstrate and discuss samples.
Dr Yeomans will cover Cytology Dilemmas:
• Anatomic sites and disease conditions where cytology is more challenging to interpret.
Dr Vogelnest will discuss Skin Cytology:
• Vital tests for guiding optimal first steps in most dermatology treatment plans
• Tape Impressions: tips on collecting and reading tape impressions
• FNA of skin lumps and irregular nodular regions: maximising value of samples
ECGs for Nurses
Demystifying ECGs is an introduction to ECGs for veterinary nurses. This interactive session will cover:
1. The cardiac cycles
2. Conduction system
3. ECG formation (3 lead)
4. Common arrhythmias
At the end of the session, participants will learn how to interpret ECGs and test their knowledge through real life ECG examples.
The Leaky Bladder
Urinary incontinence is common in general practice, presenting its own unique challenges. In this webinar, Dr Lucy Kopecny will discuss:
- Understanding different types of urinary incontinence and how to differentiate between these in general practice
- Management options for dogs with urinary incontinence
- Case examples
Antimicrobial Stewardship
Antimicrobial resistance is a massive global health issue. As a busy practitioner, what do you need to know and what can you do to reduce antimicrobial resistance? This is an entertaining chat with very practical applications to applying antimicrobial stewardship to your every day activities.
Mast Cell Tumours
Mast cell tumours are one of the most common malignant skin tumours in dogs, yet provide unique challenges in diagnosis and case management”. Join the SASH Cancer Centre’s specialist panel of Dr Veronika Langova (Medical Oncologist), Dr Elias Gumpel (Radiation Oncologist), and Dr Martin Havlicek (Surgical Specialist), as they cover best practice case management for MCTs. The webinar will separate myths from fact and provide practical tips for referring veterinarians.
Nurse Education
Join Dr Ryan Taggart, Specialist in Small Animal Surgery as he covers nursing care for common ortho and neuro procedures.
In this webinar, he will discuss
- What is done in these procedures and why
- Examples of typical post op nursing care plans
- Procedure specific nursing care considerations and risks
- What is the rationale and physiologic basis for treatments ordered in the post op period
Neuro 101 - 1 June
Join Dr Stacey Brady as she goes back to basics with a refresher on the neurological exam and how to neurolocalise. Whether you’re a new grad wanting to cement your uni theory into practice, or a more experienced vet, her aim is to increase your confidence in examining the neuro patient and reduce the stress that assessing these cases commonly induces.
CRI? No Need to Cry!
Are you a vet nurse who struggles with calculating constant rate infusions? Join Nikki Pelz, SASH Surgery Lead Nurse and Felicia Lowe, SASH Nurse Education Leader for the first in our series of CE webinars designed specifically for nurses. Be sure to sit down with some paper, a pen, and a calculator as we take you through the theory behind CRI calculations and apply it to some case scenarios. After this session, you’ll understand why the event is titled CRI? No need to cry!
Ocular emergencies
Does seeing the word “ulcer” in the appointment schedule ever fill you with dread? Does your heart rate creep up with the idea of managing a globe proptosis or glaucoma? If you answered yes to any of these questions, or you just feel your ocular emergency skill set could do with a little revamp, then this webinar is for you!
Dr Kate Robertson will first guide you through how to perform a complete ophthalmic exam, before delving into the common ocular emergencies. She will show you how to recognise an emergency, how to manage these cases effectively and when the best time is to refer.
Post-Op Physio
In this webinar, Dr Naomi Boyd will cover how to assess and create a rehabilitation plan following common orthopaedic surgeries such as cruciate surgeries, femoral head ostectomy and fracture repairs. She will discuss modalities to manage pain, when and how to introduce rehabilitative exercise and how to optimise surgical outcomes in a GP setting, and reduce the risk of complications.
The Feline Stifle
The feline stifle joint hosts a number of familiar conditions as well as some peculiar, and at times, frustrating ones.
Join SASH Adelaide co-founder and surgeon Dr Andrew Dunn while we review feline;
- Cruciate disease
- Stifle trauma
- Patella luxation
- Meniscal disease
- Patella fractures and more.
There will be time for a Q&A at the end.
Oncology Emergencies
Speaker: Dr Spela Bavcar
DVM MANZCVS DipECVIM-CA (Oncology) FHEA MRCVS
Oncologist, SASH Sydney
Oncology emergencies can be common in general and specialist practice, yet management and treatment are specific to different diseases. Oncologist Dr Spela Bavcar will cover practical tips and tricks for the management and treatment of oncology emergencies.
This is a must see for referring vets, including new grads and those wanting to upskill in oncology. There will be time for a Q&A at the end.
Tricky anaphylaxis cases
Tricky anaphylaxis cases
Speaker: Dr Lisa Smart BVSc (Hons), DipACVECC, PhD
Criticalist, SASH Central Coast
This webinar will review the latest research on diagnosing anaphylaxis in dogs, its treatment options for severely affected patients, and what to look for on routine blood tests and POCUS. Dr Lisa will present tricky case studies and end with a Q&A.
Blood Transfusions
Blood and blood product transfusions are required in all aspects of veterinary medicine from acute trauma through to chronic disease. All veterinarians no matter their field, general practice, emergency or specialist, will administer life-saving transfusions countless times during their careers. In this session we will overview this complex topic from the pathophysiology and indications through to administration and adverse reactions.
Abdominal surgery
Abdominal surgery is commonly indicated and can be tricky to navigate, especially when the field is forever changing. Join SASH Senior Surgical Resident, Dr Vaughan Moore for a CE webinar, where he will cover:
• Equipment and instrumentation
• How to perform a proper exploration without fuss
• Specific surgical techniques
• Tips and tricks
This is a must see for referring vets, including new grads and those wanting a refresher on surgical techniques. There will be engaging video case studies and time for a Q&
Presented by: Dr Vaughan Moore
Date: 24 November 2021
Length: 1hr 26min
Neurologic Movement Disorders
Movement disorders can be challenging to recognise and differentiate from other neurological disorders. Join SASH Neurology and Neurosurgery Registrar Dr Lydia Poad for a CE webinar, which will highlight how referring veterinarians can help recognise these conditions. Dr Lydia will use videos to demonstrate examples of various conditions, as well as cover diagnosis, treatment options, outcomes associated with movement disorders, and the critical role referring vets have in patient management.
Presented by: Dr Lydia Poad
Date: 3 November 2021
Length: 1hr
Electrochemotherapy (ECT) in veterinary patients
Durable, effective local tumour control in veterinary patients with solid neoplasms represents one of the major challenges for veterinary oncologists. Surgery and radiation is the cornerstone of combined therapy approach to solid tumours. ECT has been extensively investigated over the last 15 years as an additional treatment modality for local control of solid cancers.
Presented by: Dr Veronika Langova
Date: 13 October 2021
Length: 1hr
Cytology of Neoplasia
This interactive talk will focus on:
- The power of in-house cytology for working up cancer patients
- Using knowledge of cytologic appearance of normal cells to identify characteristics of malignancy in cytology preps in-house, leading to early diagnosis and better outcomes for your patients
- Increasing your cytology interpretation skills in relation to cancerous lesions and lymph node aspirates
Presented by: Dr Elias Gumpel
Date: 22 September 2021
Length: 1hr 17min
Ibuprofen Toxicity: From consumption to toxin removal
Due to its prevalence, Ibuprofen toxicity is one of the most common forms of drug toxicity in dogs. In this special webinar, our panel of three experts will walk you through a case study, from the point in which the patient ingests a toxic quantity of ibuprofen through to the point in which the toxin can be removed through dialysis. We will cover the role each individual has, including the referring vet, the Australian Animal Poisons Centre, the Emergency and Critical Care departments, and the SASH Dialysis and Extracorporeal Therapies unit.
Presented by : Dr Iain Keir, Dr Lucy Kopecny, Nick Merwood
Date: Wednesday 8 September 2021
Length: 1hr 45min
Don't stress! It's just Addison's
Hypoadrenocorticism also known as Addison’s disease is a well known hormonal condition. However, due to its vague presentation, it can mimic an assortment of other diseases, leading to misdiagnosis. This presentation will cover the varied clinical signs of Addison’s, its diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring – hopefully preventing you from stressing out over Addison’s.
*Please note there are some sound issues with this recording.
Presented by: Dr Tunbi Idowu
DATE: 25 August 2021
LENGTH: 1hr
Cutaneous Food Allergy
Cutaneous Food Allergy: when are elimination diets indicated, and how should we juggle treatments and diet trials to maximise patient outcomes?
Pruritic dermatitis is a very common presentation in both dogs and cats, and although food allergy/adverse reaction is one of the possible causes, dietary trials are difficult for many owners. This talk with Dr Linda Vogelnest will focus on when elimination diets are truly indicated, which diets or combinations of diets are suitable to maximise diagnostic value and compliance, and how to manage symptomatic treatment and interpretation of response during diet trials.
Presented by: Dr Linda Vogelnest Dermatology Specialist at SASH
DATE: 2 June 2021
LENGTH: 1hr 36mins
The guts of cobalamin
The guts of cobalamin! Its importance, and the new evidence for oral supplementation Cobalamin (Vitamin B12) is essential for healthy bodies. This seminar will go through the ins and outs of B12 metabolism and its role in health and disease and methods for replacement.
Presented by: Dr Amy Lam
DATE: 28 July 2021
LENGTH: 1hr 15 mins
Surgical Oncology of Oral Tumours
Presented by: Dr Tristram Bennett Specialist in Small Animal Surgery at SASH
DATE: 6 May 2021
LENGTH: 1hr 15mins
Dialysis and Extracorporeal Therapies
Join me to find out how to start saving more lives and provide more options other than euthanasia.
Presented by: Dr Bing Zhu, Registered Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine at SASH
DATE: 29 April 2021
LENGTH: 1hr 15mins
Pituitary Diseases
Dr Amy Lam , Dr Patrick Kenny and Dr Neil Christensen discuss Pituitary Diseases including Cushing’s, Diabetes and other tumours, and the new treatment options for common problems
Presented by: Dr Amy Lam , Dr Patrick Kenny and Dr Neil Christensen
DATE: 17 March 2021
LENGTH: 1hr 48min
Osteoarthritis: An Update
A whirlwind ride through the evidence for osteoarthritis treatments. Dr Naomi Boyd from SASH will cover what works, what doesn’t and how to know that you’re making a genuine difference.
Presented by: Dr Naomi Boyd, Sports Medicine Veterinarian & Physiotherapist at SASH.
DATE: 11 March 2021
LENGTH: 1hr
Immune Mediated Polyarthritis
Osteoarthritis is not the only type of arthritis that can affect dogs but also immune-mediated polyarthritis. This is an immune-mediated joint condition which can be primary or secondary and camouflage into several clinical presentations; thereby obscuring the diagnosis. This presentation will discuss the pathophysiology, clinical signs, diagnosis and treatment of this disease.
Presented by: Dr Tunbi Idowu, Internal Medicine Fellow at SASH.
DATE: 10 February 2021
LENGTH: 1hr
Immune-Mediated Thrombocytopenia
This talk will cover the importance of risk assessment and why it is integral to the management of the poisoned patient, including general guidelines for initial management stabilisation.
Presented by: Dr Stephanie Leeder, Internal Medicine Specialist at SASH.
DATE: 12 February 2021
LENGTH: 1hr
Risk Assessment of the Poisoned Animal
This talk will cover the importance of risk assessment and why it is integral to the management of the poisoned patient, including general guidelines for initial management stabilisation.
Presented by: Nick Merwood from the Australian Animal Poisons Centre and Dr Morgan Woodforde, ECC Veterinarian at SASH.
DATE: 2 December 2020
LENGTH: 1hour 3mins
Canine Urolithiasis
Dr Sonia McGill from our Internal Medicine Team at SASH Tuggerah will host our next Continued Education webinar, discussing Canine Urolithiasis. Dr Sonia will cover the diagnosis of uroliths in our canine patients, including ways in which we can attempt to identify the stone type prior to retrieval. This talk will also delve into minimally invasive treatment options and ways in which we can prevent recurrence.
Presented by: Dr Sonia McGill
DATE: 19 November 2020
LENGTH: 1hour 8mins
Surgical Oncology
In this webinar Dr Amanda Miller will focus on how to customise your approach for skin tumours to the individual patient after consideration of multiple factors (tumour type and location, patient and owner factors, incisional versus excisional biopsy, marginal versus wide resection, drains and skin flaps, lymph node biopsy and oncologic staging, adjunctive treatment with chemotherapy and radiation).
Amanda will also discuss new updates on other surgically managed cancers, including osteosarcoma, anal sac adenocarcinoma and liver tumours
Dr Neil Christensen will introduce this talk with a short Radiation Oncology case study.
Presented by: Dr Amanda Miller
DATE: 4 November 2020
LENGTH: 1hour 12mins
Nurse Led Clinics
Presented by: Jenni Cowan
DATE: 14 October 2020
LENGTH: 51mins
Diabetes
Presented by: Dr Hannah Darcy
DATE: 14 October 2020
LENGTH: 1hour 17mins
Monitoring & Troubleshooting Anaesthesia for Nurses
General anaesthesia carries an inherent risk for every patient, as unexpected cardiovascular and respiratory side effects can always occur. Therefore, monitoring anaesthesia is extremely important and should mainly focus on anaesthetic depth, cardiovascular and respiratory function.
This webinar will guide nurses in their interpretation of capnography, electrocardiography, blood pressure monitoring and pulse oximetry, in addition to building an understanding of the most common anaesthetic complications
Presented by: Dr Clara Rigotti
DATE: 29 September 2020
LENGTH: 1hour 11mins
Hepatic Encephalopathy and Management
Dr Stephanie Leeder is a member of the Internal Medicine Team at SASH, and manages our Canine and Feline Blood Donor Program.
Stephanie’s talk covers various aspects of liver disease in the dog and cat, with specific focus on hepatic encephalopathy and management including the challenges in its recognition due to its variable clinical presentations.
DATE: 16 September 2020
LENGTH: 1hour 14mins
Pre-Anaesthetic Medication
Dr Clara Rigotti is an Anaesthetist at SASH.
This talk outlines:
- The importance of pre-anaesthetic medication
- The drug options available
- Case examples to help you select the safest and most appropriate protocol for each patient
DATE: 26 August 2020
LENGTH: 43mins
Wound Managment
Listen to Dr Tom Keeshen discuss Wound Management. He will briefly discuss skin anatomy & the healing of skin then talk in depth about the principles of wound management, what should be done on initial presentation, and types of bandage & closure options. Finally he’ll discuss reasons for delayed healing with some case examples.
DATE: 27 May 2020
LENGTH: 47mins
Kidney Disease in the Dog and Cat
Dr Joanna White is a well renowned expert in kidney disease having a PhD in the subject. She delivered practical insights about the most up to date treatments for use in your practice, and covered the latest advancements in treating Kidney disease in dogs and cats.
DATE: 29 April 2020
LENGTH: 1hr 20mins
Canine Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Listen to Dr Jana Leshinsky discuss the approach to diagnosis and treatment of chronic gastrointestinal signs in dogs.
Dr Jana Leshinsky is a Registrar in Small Animal Medicine at SASH and enjoys the challenges of complex medical diagnoses; having a particular interest in interventional radiology/endoscopy and minimally invasive procedures.
DATE: 12 May 2020
LENGTH: 1hr 20mins
Stabilisation of the Emergency Patient
Many vets dread the 5pm collapsed dog or the walk in cat in respiratory distress. Accurate assessment and appropriate initial stabilisation of these patients is a crucial veterinary skill that literally saves lives. Join Dr Cait Hope for a refresher and insights on a topic she is passionate about
DATE: April 2020
LENGTH: 58mins
Discover the Essentials for Navigating Antimicrobial Stewardship
On the 12th March 2020 in Sydney, SASH and IDEXX hosted a seminar addressing how to practice antimicrobial stewardship within veterinary practices. Keynote speaker, Dr Mark Papich is an expert in the field of pharmacology and therapeutics, he provided information, recommendations and resources to practice responsible antimicrobial stewardship within your practice.
DATE: 12th March 2020
LENGTH: 1hr 40mins
Upcoming Webinars & Live Events
With the generous support of:
Join Dr Johanna Todd, Specialist in Oncology, as she presents a highly interactive seminar on canine lymphoma. Johanna will use a combination of case studies and audience participation to cover the following topics:
- Investigation and diagnosis
- Treatment options
- Goals for patients
The evening is suitable for new grads or those wishing to brush up on the fundamentals of lymphoma. There will be plenty of time for a Q&A, networking with the SASH Western Sydney team, and to tour the state-of-the-art hospital.
A meal and beverages will be provided. Spaces are strictly limited.
Time: 7 PM arrival for 7:30 PM start
Where: SASH Western Sydney, 1 Rowood Road, Prospect NSW
SASH Academy
SASH is proud to provide our vet and vet nurse community with an on-demand digital platform housing a unique library of educational content from SASH specialists.
Features include:
- Access free content any time anywhere, on your computer or mobile device
- Learn at your own pace and resume where you left off
- Instantly receive CPD certificates on course completion
- A library of courses including past SASH webinars
- Regularly updated content, with new courses due in the new year
- Join a community of like-minded veterinarians
Previous webinars available on the SASH Academy
Cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) disease is the most common orthopaedic problem in dogs. Due to its prevalence, veterinary surgery has progressed rapidly in the diagnosis and treatment of cruciate disease. Join Dr William Park (SASH Surgical Registrar) in this highly topical webinar, as he covers the following areas:
- Stifle anatomy
- Why CCL disease occurs
- Diagnosing CCL disease
- Imaging
- Treatment options
Urothelial carcinoma is one of the most common forms of bladder cancer. Join Dr Sarah Wetzel, one of SASH’s newest Boarded Oncologists, as she covers practical information related to urothelial carcinomas. During this exciting talk, Sarah will discuss the following topics:
- Risk factors
- Common presentations
- Diagnostic options
- Upcoming research
- Differences in presentations, diagnostics, and treatment for cats
THIS WAS A LIVE EVENT AND WAS NOT RECORDED
Montage, perched on the Inner West harbourside, is the venue for An Evening with the SASH Internal Medicine and Cardiology teams.
Hosted by Dr Sophia Tzannes (Internal Medicine Specialist, Group Head of Medical Services), the event will comprise two short presentations and a free-flowing Q&A session with the largest Internal Medicine and Cardiology teams in NSW.
CE Topics:
- Common misconceptions in the treatment of feline hyperthyroidism by Dr Joanna White, Internal Medicine Specialist
- Let’s intervene! Everything you need to know about congenital cardiology by Dr Arianne Fabella, our newest Boarded Cardiologist
This event is proudly supported by
THIS WAS A LIVE EVENT AND WAS NOT RECORDED
Join Dr Dillon Devathasan Boarded Neurologist & Neurosurgeon as he discusses the fundamentals of veterinary seizure management.
After the talk, you will be able to:
- Understand the pathophysiology, types, phases and “mimics” for seizures.
- Be familiar with the clinical signs, diagnostic workup and differentials for seizure presentations.
- Formulate differential diagnoses for the seizing patient and how we narrow down the list.
- Seizure drugs
1. Phenobarbital, Potassium Bromide, Zonisamide, Pexion, Levetiracetam, Diazepam/Midazolam
2. For each of the drugs above –i. Mechanism of Action ii. Half-life iii. Route of elimination iv. Side effects v. How to monitor levels (covered in the seizure scenario section)
To close, we will cover several seizure scenarios
The second event in our New Grad 101 series is perfect for those not yet confident about the basics of veterinary dermatology. Join two SASH Dermatologists, Dr Sophie Tyler and Dr Tati Lima as they share their combined experience in approaching the consults involving itchy dogs. They will discuss:
- How to perform a complete dermatological examination
- The various causes of pruritus in dogs
- Diagnosis tests to aid in the correct diagnosis
Join the SASH Central Coast Emergency, Critical Care, Surgery, and Oncology teams for an educational day by the water discussing when things go bad with bleeding and breathing.
The day will be led by Hospital Director Dr Stephen Fearnside and our Central Coast team.
Seeing Red?
Focusing on topics including haemoabdomen, haemangiosarcoma and more talks on bleeding.
Feeling Blue?
Our afternoon session is focused on airway related issues including BOAS, tick paralysis, and nasal tumours.
THIS WAS A LIVE EVENT AND WAS NOT RECORDED
Johanna Higgs, Physiotherapist, will be presenting an engaging talk for vets and nurses, that explores the transformative power of physiotherapy, delving into its vast benefits for your patients. Both a catered face-to-face and a virtual session will be offered.
Topics will include:
- What is physiotherapy and what can it do for your patients
- Physiotherapy techniques for the orthopedic, neurological and respiratory patient
- Rehabilitation for the orthopedic and neurological patient
- Laser and physiotherapy
Due to popular demand, we are excited to announce a new series of face-to-face CE events from leading specialists, specifically tailored to recent grad vets. Focusing on topics are not well covered in vet school, these sessions will increase confidence in practice. Kicking off the New Grad 101 series is an exciting neurology event.
As vets, we can’t always handle (or even touch!) our patients, let alone perform every test of neurological function. But how much of a neurological examination can you do without physically touching an animal? Come on an adventure of a lifetime (or perhaps just a Wednesday evening) with Dr Patrick Kenny (Neurology & Neurosurgery Specialist and Head of Department) as you observe videos of ferocious beasts, stunning wildlife, and quite a few dogs and cats.
Join visiting Specialist Surgeon from Melbourne, Dr Stewart Ryan, SASH Specialist Surgeon
Dr Penny Tisdall, and SASH Medicine Specialist Dr David Davies as they discuss liver shunts
at our face-to-face CE Evening.
During the evening the following topics will be covered:
• Introduction to liver shunts
• Clinical signs and onset
• Diagnostic approach
• Role and timing of imaging
• Medical management
• Surgical management
• Interventional radiology techniques
• Prognosis, complications, and outcomes
Join us for the fourth face-to-face event in our highly successful “An Evening with the Team” series.
Surrounded by culture at The Concourse in Chatswood, this event will provide referring veterinarians an opportunity to meet members of the SASH Ophthalmology, Avian & Exotics, and Anaesthesia teams.
Hosted by Dr Mark Billson (Ophthalmologist & SASH Co-Founder), the event will consist of three separate short presentations:
- I can see clearly now: cataracts and their management by Dr Kate Robertson (Ophthalmologist)
- In case you haven’t heard: Ear disease in rabbits by Dr Olivia Clarke (Avian & Exotics Veterinarian)
- Age is not a disease: Geriatric anaesthesia by Dr Asher Allison (Anaesthetist)
As usual, the event will conclude with our well received free flow Q&A session from our entire panel of SASH specialists and veterinarians in attendance.
Dr Lucy Barker, Internal Medicine Specialist would like to welcome you to her informative webinar, where she delves into the mysterious world of biliary disease in dogs. The talk will cover the following areas:
- gallbladder mucocoeles
- cholangiohepatitis
- cholelithiasis
- gallbladder neoplasia
This webinar, designed for the general practice veterinarian, will feature case examples with time for a Q&A at the end.
Join us for the third face-to-face event in our successful “An Evening with the Team” series. Surrounded by beautiful scenery at the Waterview in Olympic Park, Homebush this special event is an opportunity to meet our Critical Care Specialists and Emergency Vets from North Ryde and Western Sydney.
The evening will be led by SASH Criticalists Dr Mara Hickey and Dr Adelina Chan together with lead Emergency Vets Dr Alex Swan and Dr Varan Rajan. The topic will cover the key considerations when managing respiratory emergencies. The event will conclude with a free-flowing Q&A session from a large panel of our Emergency Vets & Specialists from North Ryde and Western Sydney.
THIS EVENT WAS LIVE AND WAS NOT RECORDED.
In this webinar, Dr Amy Dixon will discuss the investigation and treatment of chronic coughing in dogs. The talk will follow an evidence-based approach and will cover:
- inflammatory and infectious airway diseases
- dynamic airway diseases
Until recently, feline infectious peritonitis has almost always been a completely fatal condition for cats. Through the advancement of available anti-virals in Australia, cats now have a much better outlook. Join Dr Alex Kennedy as she covers:
- Diagnosing FIP in general practice – the brick by brick approach
- Revolutionary anti-virals – approach to treatment and monitoring protocols
- Tips and tricks for tricky cases
Emergency stabilisation can be one of the most rewarding parts of our job as veterinary nurses, but it can also be the most daunting. Join Carina Sellwood for this webinar where she simplifies emergency stabilisation and discusses:
Emergency preparedness
The 4 basic principles of emergency response
How we can apply these principles to the most common veterinary emergencies, from cardiopulmonary arrest to respiratory distress and seizures.
Speaker: Carina Sellwood Dip VN ECC, Cert VN ECC
Date: April 2023
In this webinar, Dr Lucy Kopecny, Australia’s only Nephrology & Urology Fellow, will discuss acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease using a case-based approach. Using real examples, Lucy will discuss the diagnostic approach and management of:
- Acute kidney injury in a cat
- Chronic kidney disease in a dogs
ADM, in partnership with SASH will be presenting a webinar on liver disease, featuring Dr Amy Lam, SASH Specialist in Internal Medicine.
Learn about one of the body’s most important organs in an hour, and what you can do for it. When should you worry about an increase in ALP or ALT? What are the synthetic biomarkers of the liver? Is there anything you can do to protect the liver? Is it too late? Let’s get nitty gritty with hepatic pathophysiology so you can help sick pets. Amy will discuss:
Why the liver is an amazing organ
Basic hepatic pathophysiology in the dog and cat
The synthetic biomarkers of liver disease vs failure
Common causes of liver disease in dogs and cats
How to diagnose common (and uncommon) causes of liver disease – a practical approach
Treatment options for liver disease and how they work
This talk is currently not available to view online
The Roseworthy Veterinary Alumni (RVA) Network, in partnership with SASH, will be hosting a hybrid vet CE event, featuring Dr Dillon Devathasan, SASH’s newest Neurologist & Neurosurgeon. He will discuss:
Brain & spinal cord neurolocalisation
Principles of referral, such as recognising urgency and preparing a client
Conditions including IVDD, cervical spondylomyelopathy, lumbosacral disease & brain tumors
For those attending in person, refreshments will be provided.
This talk is currently not available to view online
Nikki Pelz, SASH Adelaide Theatre Nurse & Nurse Trainer be providing nurse training for all things capnography. In this talk, she will cover:
- What is Capnography?
- Where does the CO2 come from?
- Types of Capnographs and how they work
- Interpreting the normal capnogram and its phases
- Interpreting abnormal capnograms and troubleshooting
- Hypercapnia and hypocapnia explained
- Factors that influence capnography
Hosted by Dr Veronika Langova (Specialist in Oncology), Dr Elias Gumpel (Specialist in Radiation Oncology), and Dr Stephen Yeomans (Specialist in Pathology) at SASH North Ryde, this half-day workshop and wet lab will cover:
- Didactic components
- Oncologic emergencies
- Basic radiation therapy
- Practical components
- Biopsy techniques – bone, bone marrow & Trucut biopsies
- Drain & tube placements
- Cytology and blood smear interpretation for diagnosis of common cancers
This talk is not available to view online
Meet the whole ensemble of SASH Oncologists, Dermatologists, and Pathologists over a night of CE and a three course meal.
This talk is not available to view online.
Dr Peter Hill, Specialist in Dermatology will cover the main presentations of pedal disease in dogs and cats including:
- Red and itchy paws
- Hair loss on paws
- Interdigital nodules and draining tracts
- Pad disorders
Various aetiologies will be discussed, including allergic skin disease, cutaneous infections, parasitic pododermatitis, conformational abnormalities and autoimmune diseases.
This special Face-to-face evening event for veterinarians at Taronga Zoo is an opportunity to meet our Sydney surgeons and representatives from the SASH specialist anaesthesia and neurosurgery teams over informal drinks and dinner, brush up on your surgery Continuing Education with Dr. Martin Havlicek and Dr. Tristram Bennett, and participate in a free-flowing Q&A session with our surgery panel.
This talk is not available to view online.
Appendicular osteosarcoma is the most common tumour of the bone in dogs. Traditionally, amputation has been the mainstay of treatment for this aggressive form of cancer. But does it have to be? Join our team of specialists as they cover:
*Challenges and alternative treatments of osteosarcoma in dogs including radiation and chemotherapy
*Where we have been, where we are and where we are going with limb sparing surgery
For dogs, diarrhoea represents a significant proportion of all veterinary visits. While acute diarrhoea is often uncomplicated and resolves with symptomatic therapy, chronic diarrhoea is usually more challenging. Affected dogs often receive treatment with different diets, antimicrobials or anti-inflammatory drugs without success. In this talk, Dr Amy will present a systematic approach to narrow down the list of possible differential diagnoses and formulate the most appropriate treatment plan.
With a trend towards smaller living spaces, exotic pets are becoming more common and their owners are investing more than ever on their veterinary care. Join Dr Olivia Clarke, BSc BVMS MANZCVS (Unusual Pets, Avian), to learn about common conditions you are likely to encounter if you see rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, mice and ferrets.
Join Dr Stephen Yeomans, Pathology Specialist and Dr Linda Vogelnest, Dermatology Specialist as they team up to cover cytology. Follow along as the SASH team use live microscopy to demonstrate and discuss samples.
Dr Yeomans will cover Cytology Dilemmas:
• Anatomic sites and disease conditions where cytology is more challenging to interpret.
Dr Vogelnest will discuss Skin Cytology:
• Vital tests for guiding optimal first steps in most dermatology treatment plans
• Tape Impressions: tips on collecting and reading tape impressions
• FNA of skin lumps and irregular nodular regions: maximising value of samples
ECGs for Nurses
Demystifying ECGs is an introduction to ECGs for veterinary nurses. This interactive session will cover:
1. The cardiac cycles
2. Conduction system
3. ECG formation (3 lead)
4. Common arrhythmias
At the end of the session, participants will learn how to interpret ECGs and test their knowledge through real life ECG examples.
The Leaky Bladder
Urinary incontinence is common in general practice, presenting its own unique challenges. In this webinar, Dr Lucy Kopecny will discuss:
- Understanding different types of urinary incontinence and how to differentiate between these in general practice
- Management options for dogs with urinary incontinence
- Case examples
Antimicrobial Stewardship
Antimicrobial resistance is a massive global health issue. As a busy practitioner, what do you need to know and what can you do to reduce antimicrobial resistance? This is an entertaining chat with very practical applications to applying antimicrobial stewardship to your every day activities.
Mast Cell Tumours
Mast cell tumours are one of the most common malignant skin tumours in dogs, yet provide unique challenges in diagnosis and case management”. Join the SASH Cancer Centre’s specialist panel of Dr Veronika Langova (Medical Oncologist), Dr Elias Gumpel (Radiation Oncologist), and Dr Martin Havlicek (Surgical Specialist), as they cover best practice case management for MCTs. The webinar will separate myths from fact and provide practical tips for referring veterinarians.
Nurse Education
Join Dr Ryan Taggart, Specialist in Small Animal Surgery as he covers nursing care for common ortho and neuro procedures.
In this webinar, he will discuss
- What is done in these procedures and why
- Examples of typical post op nursing care plans
- Procedure specific nursing care considerations and risks
- What is the rationale and physiologic basis for treatments ordered in the post op period
Neuro 101 - 1 June
Join Dr Stacey Brady as she goes back to basics with a refresher on the neurological exam and how to neurolocalise. Whether you’re a new grad wanting to cement your uni theory into practice, or a more experienced vet, her aim is to increase your confidence in examining the neuro patient and reduce the stress that assessing these cases commonly induces.
CRI? No Need to Cry!
Are you a vet nurse who struggles with calculating constant rate infusions? Join Nikki Pelz, SASH Surgery Lead Nurse and Felicia Lowe, SASH Nurse Education Leader for the first in our series of CE webinars designed specifically for nurses. Be sure to sit down with some paper, a pen, and a calculator as we take you through the theory behind CRI calculations and apply it to some case scenarios. After this session, you’ll understand why the event is titled CRI? No need to cry!
Ocular emergencies
Does seeing the word “ulcer” in the appointment schedule ever fill you with dread? Does your heart rate creep up with the idea of managing a globe proptosis or glaucoma? If you answered yes to any of these questions, or you just feel your ocular emergency skill set could do with a little revamp, then this webinar is for you!
Dr Kate Robertson will first guide you through how to perform a complete ophthalmic exam, before delving into the common ocular emergencies. She will show you how to recognise an emergency, how to manage these cases effectively and when the best time is to refer.
Post-Op Physio
In this webinar, Dr Naomi Boyd will cover how to assess and create a rehabilitation plan following common orthopaedic surgeries such as cruciate surgeries, femoral head ostectomy and fracture repairs. She will discuss modalities to manage pain, when and how to introduce rehabilitative exercise and how to optimise surgical outcomes in a GP setting, and reduce the risk of complications.
The Feline Stifle
The feline stifle joint hosts a number of familiar conditions as well as some peculiar, and at times, frustrating ones.
Join SASH Adelaide co-founder and surgeon Dr Andrew Dunn while we review feline;
- Cruciate disease
- Stifle trauma
- Patella luxation
- Meniscal disease
- Patella fractures and more.
There will be time for a Q&A at the end.
Oncology Emergencies
Speaker: Dr Spela Bavcar
DVM MANZCVS DipECVIM-CA (Oncology) FHEA MRCVS
Oncologist, SASH Sydney
Oncology emergencies can be common in general and specialist practice, yet management and treatment are specific to different diseases. Oncologist Dr Spela Bavcar will cover practical tips and tricks for the management and treatment of oncology emergencies.
This is a must see for referring vets, including new grads and those wanting to upskill in oncology. There will be time for a Q&A at the end.
Tricky anaphylaxis cases
Tricky anaphylaxis cases
Speaker: Dr Lisa Smart BVSc (Hons), DipACVECC, PhD
Criticalist, SASH Central Coast
This webinar will review the latest research on diagnosing anaphylaxis in dogs, its treatment options for severely affected patients, and what to look for on routine blood tests and POCUS. Dr Lisa will present tricky case studies and end with a Q&A.
Blood Transfusions
Blood and blood product transfusions are required in all aspects of veterinary medicine from acute trauma through to chronic disease. All veterinarians no matter their field, general practice, emergency or specialist, will administer life-saving transfusions countless times during their careers. In this session we will overview this complex topic from the pathophysiology and indications through to administration and adverse reactions.
Abdominal surgery
Abdominal surgery is commonly indicated and can be tricky to navigate, especially when the field is forever changing. Join SASH Senior Surgical Resident, Dr Vaughan Moore for a CE webinar, where he will cover:
• Equipment and instrumentation
• How to perform a proper exploration without fuss
• Specific surgical techniques
• Tips and tricks
This is a must see for referring vets, including new grads and those wanting a refresher on surgical techniques. There will be engaging video case studies and time for a Q&
Presented by: Dr Vaughan Moore
Date: 24 November 2021
Length: 1hr 26min
Neurologic Movement Disorders
Movement disorders can be challenging to recognise and differentiate from other neurological disorders. Join SASH Neurology and Neurosurgery Registrar Dr Lydia Poad for a CE webinar, which will highlight how referring veterinarians can help recognise these conditions. Dr Lydia will use videos to demonstrate examples of various conditions, as well as cover diagnosis, treatment options, outcomes associated with movement disorders, and the critical role referring vets have in patient management.
Presented by: Dr Lydia Poad
Date: 3 November 2021
Length: 1hr
Electrochemotherapy (ECT) in veterinary patients
Durable, effective local tumour control in veterinary patients with solid neoplasms represents one of the major challenges for veterinary oncologists. Surgery and radiation is the cornerstone of combined therapy approach to solid tumours. ECT has been extensively investigated over the last 15 years as an additional treatment modality for local control of solid cancers.
Presented by: Dr Veronika Langova
Date: 13 October 2021
Length: 1hr
Cytology of Neoplasia
This interactive talk will focus on:
- The power of in-house cytology for working up cancer patients
- Using knowledge of cytologic appearance of normal cells to identify characteristics of malignancy in cytology preps in-house, leading to early diagnosis and better outcomes for your patients
- Increasing your cytology interpretation skills in relation to cancerous lesions and lymph node aspirates
Presented by: Dr Elias Gumpel
Date: 22 September 2021
Length: 1hr 17min
Ibuprofen Toxicity: From consumption to toxin removal
Due to its prevalence, Ibuprofen toxicity is one of the most common forms of drug toxicity in dogs. In this special webinar, our panel of three experts will walk you through a case study, from the point in which the patient ingests a toxic quantity of ibuprofen through to the point in which the toxin can be removed through dialysis. We will cover the role each individual has, including the referring vet, the Australian Animal Poisons Centre, the Emergency and Critical Care departments, and the SASH Dialysis and Extracorporeal Therapies unit.
Presented by : Dr Iain Keir, Dr Lucy Kopecny, Nick Merwood
Date: Wednesday 8 September 2021
Length: 1hr 45min
Don't stress! It's just Addison's
Hypoadrenocorticism also known as Addison’s disease is a well known hormonal condition. However, due to its vague presentation, it can mimic an assortment of other diseases, leading to misdiagnosis. This presentation will cover the varied clinical signs of Addison’s, its diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring – hopefully preventing you from stressing out over Addison’s.
*Please note there are some sound issues with this recording.
Presented by: Dr Tunbi Idowu
DATE: 25 August 2021
LENGTH: 1hr
Cutaneous Food Allergy
Cutaneous Food Allergy: when are elimination diets indicated, and how should we juggle treatments and diet trials to maximise patient outcomes?
Pruritic dermatitis is a very common presentation in both dogs and cats, and although food allergy/adverse reaction is one of the possible causes, dietary trials are difficult for many owners. This talk with Dr Linda Vogelnest will focus on when elimination diets are truly indicated, which diets or combinations of diets are suitable to maximise diagnostic value and compliance, and how to manage symptomatic treatment and interpretation of response during diet trials.
Presented by: Dr Linda Vogelnest Dermatology Specialist at SASH
DATE: 2 June 2021
LENGTH: 1hr 36mins
The guts of cobalamin
The guts of cobalamin! Its importance, and the new evidence for oral supplementation Cobalamin (Vitamin B12) is essential for healthy bodies. This seminar will go through the ins and outs of B12 metabolism and its role in health and disease and methods for replacement.
Presented by: Dr Amy Lam
DATE: 28 July 2021
LENGTH: 1hr 15 mins
Surgical Oncology of Oral Tumours
Presented by: Dr Tristram Bennett Specialist in Small Animal Surgery at SASH
DATE: 6 May 2021
LENGTH: 1hr 15mins
Dialysis and Extracorporeal Therapies
Join me to find out how to start saving more lives and provide more options other than euthanasia.
Presented by: Dr Bing Zhu, Registered Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine at SASH
DATE: 29 April 2021
LENGTH: 1hr 15mins
Pituitary Diseases
Dr Amy Lam , Dr Patrick Kenny and Dr Neil Christensen discuss Pituitary Diseases including Cushing’s, Diabetes and other tumours, and the new treatment options for common problems
Presented by: Dr Amy Lam , Dr Patrick Kenny and Dr Neil Christensen
DATE: 17 March 2021
LENGTH: 1hr 48min
Osteoarthritis: An Update
A whirlwind ride through the evidence for osteoarthritis treatments. Dr Naomi Boyd from SASH will cover what works, what doesn’t and how to know that you’re making a genuine difference.
Presented by: Dr Naomi Boyd, Sports Medicine Veterinarian & Physiotherapist at SASH.
DATE: 11 March 2021
LENGTH: 1hr
Immune Mediated Polyarthritis
Osteoarthritis is not the only type of arthritis that can affect dogs but also immune-mediated polyarthritis. This is an immune-mediated joint condition which can be primary or secondary and camouflage into several clinical presentations; thereby obscuring the diagnosis. This presentation will discuss the pathophysiology, clinical signs, diagnosis and treatment of this disease.
Presented by: Dr Tunbi Idowu, Internal Medicine Fellow at SASH.
DATE: 10 February 2021
LENGTH: 1hr
Immune-Mediated Thrombocytopenia
This talk will cover the importance of risk assessment and why it is integral to the management of the poisoned patient, including general guidelines for initial management stabilisation.
Presented by: Dr Stephanie Leeder, Internal Medicine Specialist at SASH.
DATE: 12 February 2021
LENGTH: 1hr
Risk Assessment of the Poisoned Animal
This talk will cover the importance of risk assessment and why it is integral to the management of the poisoned patient, including general guidelines for initial management stabilisation.
Presented by: Nick Merwood from the Australian Animal Poisons Centre and Dr Morgan Woodforde, ECC Veterinarian at SASH.
DATE: 2 December 2020
LENGTH: 1hour 3mins
Canine Urolithiasis
Dr Sonia McGill from our Internal Medicine Team at SASH Tuggerah will host our next Continued Education webinar, discussing Canine Urolithiasis. Dr Sonia will cover the diagnosis of uroliths in our canine patients, including ways in which we can attempt to identify the stone type prior to retrieval. This talk will also delve into minimally invasive treatment options and ways in which we can prevent recurrence.
Presented by: Dr Sonia McGill
DATE: 19 November 2020
LENGTH: 1hour 8mins
Surgical Oncology
In this webinar Dr Amanda Miller will focus on how to customise your approach for skin tumours to the individual patient after consideration of multiple factors (tumour type and location, patient and owner factors, incisional versus excisional biopsy, marginal versus wide resection, drains and skin flaps, lymph node biopsy and oncologic staging, adjunctive treatment with chemotherapy and radiation).
Amanda will also discuss new updates on other surgically managed cancers, including osteosarcoma, anal sac adenocarcinoma and liver tumours
Dr Neil Christensen will introduce this talk with a short Radiation Oncology case study.
Presented by: Dr Amanda Miller
DATE: 4 November 2020
LENGTH: 1hour 12mins
Nurse Led Clinics
Presented by: Jenni Cowan
DATE: 14 October 2020
LENGTH: 51mins
Diabetes
Presented by: Dr Hannah Darcy
DATE: 14 October 2020
LENGTH: 1hour 17mins
Monitoring & Troubleshooting Anaesthesia for Nurses
General anaesthesia carries an inherent risk for every patient, as unexpected cardiovascular and respiratory side effects can always occur. Therefore, monitoring anaesthesia is extremely important and should mainly focus on anaesthetic depth, cardiovascular and respiratory function.
This webinar will guide nurses in their interpretation of capnography, electrocardiography, blood pressure monitoring and pulse oximetry, in addition to building an understanding of the most common anaesthetic complications
Presented by: Dr Clara Rigotti
DATE: 29 September 2020
LENGTH: 1hour 11mins
Hepatic Encephalopathy and Management
Dr Stephanie Leeder is a member of the Internal Medicine Team at SASH, and manages our Canine and Feline Blood Donor Program.
Stephanie’s talk covers various aspects of liver disease in the dog and cat, with specific focus on hepatic encephalopathy and management including the challenges in its recognition due to its variable clinical presentations.
DATE: 16 September 2020
LENGTH: 1hour 14mins
Pre-Anaesthetic Medication
Dr Clara Rigotti is an Anaesthetist at SASH.
This talk outlines:
- The importance of pre-anaesthetic medication
- The drug options available
- Case examples to help you select the safest and most appropriate protocol for each patient
DATE: 26 August 2020
LENGTH: 43mins
Wound Managment
Listen to Dr Tom Keeshen discuss Wound Management. He will briefly discuss skin anatomy & the healing of skin then talk in depth about the principles of wound management, what should be done on initial presentation, and types of bandage & closure options. Finally he’ll discuss reasons for delayed healing with some case examples.
DATE: 27 May 2020
LENGTH: 47mins
Kidney Disease in the Dog and Cat
Dr Joanna White is a well renowned expert in kidney disease having a PhD in the subject. She delivered practical insights about the most up to date treatments for use in your practice, and covered the latest advancements in treating Kidney disease in dogs and cats.
DATE: 29 April 2020
LENGTH: 1hr 20mins
Canine Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Listen to Dr Jana Leshinsky discuss the approach to diagnosis and treatment of chronic gastrointestinal signs in dogs.
Dr Jana Leshinsky is a Registrar in Small Animal Medicine at SASH and enjoys the challenges of complex medical diagnoses; having a particular interest in interventional radiology/endoscopy and minimally invasive procedures.
DATE: 12 May 2020
LENGTH: 1hr 20mins
Stabilisation of the Emergency Patient
Many vets dread the 5pm collapsed dog or the walk in cat in respiratory distress. Accurate assessment and appropriate initial stabilisation of these patients is a crucial veterinary skill that literally saves lives. Join Dr Cait Hope for a refresher and insights on a topic she is passionate about
DATE: April 2020
LENGTH: 58mins
Discover the Essentials for Navigating Antimicrobial Stewardship
On the 12th March 2020 in Sydney, SASH and IDEXX hosted a seminar addressing how to practice antimicrobial stewardship within veterinary practices. Keynote speaker, Dr Mark Papich is an expert in the field of pharmacology and therapeutics, he provided information, recommendations and resources to practice responsible antimicrobial stewardship within your practice.
DATE: 12th March 2020
LENGTH: 1hr 40mins
Continue your professional development and gain CPD points through the SASH CE program
Our digital Continuing Education program, enables you to participate in engaging presentations from the comfort of your home or clinic. Each course will be full of practical insights that you can use immediately to benefit your patients in your practice.
Previous Webinars – Free access to view our previous webinars
Online Courses – Free online courses allowing you to complete a quiz to gain CPD points.
Training Videos – Watch training sessions presented internally to the SASH teams. These videos were developed for internal training purposes at SASH, but we welcome vets and nurse to view them to gain further education on interesting topics, in an informal presentation style.
For your Clients – We’ve developed a few videos which may help you with client discussions
We are interested in hearing what topics you would like covered, so please email events@sashvets.com with feedback and suggestions.
If you would like to receive course updates please register your details below
Upcoming Courses
with Surgical specialist Dr Tristram Bennett
with Dermatology specialist with Dr Linda Vogelnest