Discover The Webinar Vet's Exotic Programme 2025
The Webinar Vet is thrilled to unveil the Exotic Programme for 2025, a comprehensive series of webinars designed to elevate your expertise in exotic animal medicine. Sponsored by Exotic Vet Support, this programme brings together renowned experts to share their knowledge on the unique challenges and rewards of treating exotic species. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just beginning to explore this fascinating field, this programme offers invaluable insights to help you excel.
What’s Included in the 2025 Exotic Programme?
Crunchie Pies - Managing Dog Bite Injuries in Tortoises
Speaker: Madonna Livingstone
Date: 22nd January
Dog bite injuries are a common issue in tortoises, despite efforts to keep them safe from dogs. This webinar provides a practical approach to assessing injury severity, exploring treatment options, and managing owners’ expectations regarding healing times.
Blood Sampling Techniques in Exotic Species
Speaker: Tawny Kershaw
Date: 19th February
Veterinary nurses often play a crucial role in obtaining blood samples. This session covers essential techniques, sampling sites, and best practices for various exotic species, from rabbits to reptiles. Learn how to ensure accurate results while minimising stress for both patient and practitioner.
Rabbit Breeds: When Looks Compromise Health and Welfare
Speaker: Claire Speight
Date: 19th March
Explore how selective breeding in rabbits can lead to health and welfare issues. This webinar examines the impact of breed-specific traits and provides guidance on improving rabbit welfare.
Asian Hornet: Threat to Our Bees and Pollinators
Speaker: John Hill
Date: 23rd April
Discover the looming threat posed by the invasive Asian Hornet to British pollinators. Learn about its biology, impact, and strategies to protect local ecosystems.
Sleepy dragons: Anaesthesia and Analgesia
Speaker: Nathalie Wissink
Date: 21st May
Gain confidence in anaesthetising reptiles with this comprehensive session on preparation, drug protocols, monitoring, and recovery, supported by the latest evidence-based analgesic techniques.
Speaker: Tawny Kershaw
Date: 18th June
Delve into the nuances of rabbit anaesthesia, covering all aspects from admission to discharge. This webinar provides practical tips to ensure safe and stress-free anaesthetic experiences.
Speaker: Richard Saunders
Date: 16th July
Learn about the most common infectious diseases in rabbits, including their prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
Speaker: Louise Abuzet
Date: 20th August
This session covers first aid for birds, including fluid therapy, anaesthesia, CPR, and emergency diagnostics. Common avian emergencies like respiratory disease and egg binding are also addressed.
Fish Medicine 101: Diagnostic Methods for Piscine Patients
Speaker: Esteban Soto
Date: 17th September
Explore diagnostic techniques for fish, from history collection to sample submission, including both lethal and non-lethal methods.
Common Behavioural Problems in Rabbits
Speaker: Guen Bradbury
Date: 15th October
This webinar examines common rabbit behaviours, their welfare implications, and practical advice for addressing destructiveness, litter-training issues, and fear.
The Colapsed Ferret: There is More Than Insulinoma
Speaker: Cathy Johnson-Delaney
Date: 19th November
Understand the diagnostic process for collapsed ferrets, including hypoglycaemia due to insulinoma, and learn why prednisone may not always be the right solution.
Rabbit Companionship and Bonding
Speaker: Nadene Stapleton
Date: 17th December
Explore the importance of rabbit companionship and how to address common issues when bonding rabbits. This webinar equips you to promote the social wellbeing of rabbits in your care.
Featured Course: Rabbit Medicine Refresher Course
Embark on a journey into rabbit medicine with our Rabbit Medicine Refresher Course! This six-part series of on-demand webinars dives into essential topics such as diagnostics, infectious diseases, and anaesthesia. Each session includes MCQs to help reinforce your learning.
Unlock this course for free with your membership or purchase it for £149.99.
Learn more about the Rabbit Medicine Refresher Course
Why Join the Exotic Programme?
Expert-Led Learning: Gain insights from top professionals in exotic animal care.
On-Demand Access: Watch webinars at your convenience, making it easier to fit learning into your busy schedule.
Diverse Topics: From reptiles to rabbits, birds to fish, this programme covers a wide range of exotic species.
Affordable Options: Join as a member to unlock webinars for free or purchase individual sessions.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your expertise in exotic veterinary medicine. Sign up today and take the next step in your professional journey!