Key Information
CPD Hours: 18 hours
Course Length: Six weeks
Course Format: An intensive tutor-moderated online learning experience. Resources include a one hour weekly reading tutorial, electronic course notes, shared discussion forums including case-based approaches, self-assessment tasks and supplementary reading
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Course Information
- Triage, stabilisation and care of the:
- rabbit patient
- small mammal patient
- avian patient
- reptile and amphibian patients
- non-traditional (zoological) exotic pets
- Advanced supportive care options for exotic pets
A rabbit with a gastric obstruction, a tortoise that been attacked by a fox, an egg-bound bird! What do you do when they walk through the door?
Do you want to learn how to provide emergency care to exotic species? Are you looking to advance your exotic species nursing? This course will cover the triage and ongoing care of a range of exotic species. Including rabbits, small mammals, reptile and amphibians and avian species. Including common presentations, stabilisation techniques and advanced life support.
We will discuss cases that you have seen, dive into how best we can approach these cases and build your knowledge to enable you to confidently care for any exotic species that walks through your door.
Why do this course?
This course will help any veterinary professional, vet or vet nurse, provide appropriate care for a wide range of exotic species in an emergency scenario. It will give you the tools to stabilise and provide ongoing care to common and uncommon exotic pets.
Molly Greene, RVN
Exotics Service Lead
The Royal Veterinary College