{"id":33413,"date":"2023-12-08T12:13:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-08T12:13:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cpd-solutions.com\/info\/?page_id=33413"},"modified":"2025-12-10T07:58:59","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T07:58:59","slug":"gprefresh","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cpd-solutions.com\/info\/gprefresh\/","title":{"rendered":"GP Refresh The Veterinary Refresher Course"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t\t\t\t\"GP_Refresh_Logo_Final.600\"\n\t

Get Back Into Small Animal Practice With Confidence…<\/h2>\n\t

Are you returning to Small Animal Practice after a break? Do you want to get right up to date on conditions that you’re likely to see during a typical day in practice?<\/p>\n\t

12th, 13th & 14th August 2026, CPD Solutions Training Centre, Studley, Warwickshire<\/p>\n\t

Payment Plan options available for Vets who are self-funding. Call Us on 0151 328 0444.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"nicky\n\t

“As an Equine Vet going to small animal, I found this course very informative and helpful. The practicals were excellent and great for gaining surgery competency. The lectures were very approachable. I would recommend this course to anyone thinking of the move to small animal practice..”<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nicky Walsche MRCVS<\/p>\n\t

GP Refresh is a three day highly practical attendance course which is guaranteed to help you if you’re returning to practice after a career break, switching to small animal or if you just want to be sure you’re up to date. Small group hands-on practical sessions and targeted seminars will give you the confidence and skills that you need to succeed in small animal practice today.<\/p>\n\t

Payment Plan options available for Vets who are self-funding. Call Us on 0151 328 0444.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"Medical\n\tYou’ve taken a blood sample, but what do the results mean?<\/strong>
\nLet GP Refresh medic Andrew Kent guide through the maze\n\t\t\t\t\"Tiziana\n\t You have taken a chest radiograph, what is that lung pattern suggesting?<\/strong>
\nWe are here to help you see that little bit more!\n\t\t\t\t\"happy\n\tSedation is required in a blocked cat, what is the safest, most effective option?<\/strong>
\nCarl Bradbrook will explain exactly how you can hit the target\n

\n\t\t\tThe GP Refresh Course Programme\t<\/h3>\n\t

Day 1: Dermatology and Medicine:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Canine atopic dermatitis<\/li>\n
  • Pyoderma<\/li>\n
  • Otitis externa (practical)<\/li>\n
  • GIT Troubles<\/li>\n
  • Endocrine updates for today’s practice<\/li>\n
  • Getting the most from your ‘in house’ laboratory<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t

    Day 2: Radiography Emergency Medicine<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Abdominal radiography – what can you see? (practical)<\/li>\n
    • Thoracic radiology – sort out those lung patterns! (practical)<\/li>\n
    • Blood transfusions in first opinion practice<\/li>\n
    • Blocked cats and how to unblock them<\/li>\n
    • How to drain a chest (practical)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t

      Day 3: Surgery and Anaesthesia<\/strong><\/p>\n

        \n
      • Abdominal radiography – what can you see? (practical)<\/li>\n
      • Thoracic radiology – sort out those lung patterns! (practical)<\/li>\n
      • Blood transfusions in first opinion practice<\/li>\n
      • Blocked cats and how to unblock them<\/li>\n
      • How to drain a chest (practical)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\"Lisa\n\t

        “This was a brilliant way to catch up after 13 years out of small animal practice. Covered such a wide range of topics, good mix of lectures and practical sessions to build confidence. Along with the Online Mini Series to work through later. I am now feeling much more confident at facing a daunting return to practice.”<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Lisa Shaul MRCVS<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"samantha\n\t

        “What a fantastic course this has been!I have been out of small animal practice for 5 years raising children and this was the best way to get back into it. The course was so packed with useful information and the practicals were so helpful. I feel so much more confident and competent now!”<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Samantha Bixley MRCVS<\/p>\n

        \n\t\t\tThe GP Refresh Team\t<\/h3>\n
        \n\t\t\tCourse Leader\t<\/h5>\n\t

        Lara Dempsey BVetMed GPCertSAS GPCertSAM CertAVP(GSAS) DipECVS MRCVS <\/p>\n

        \n\t\t\tCourse Tutors\t<\/h5>\n\t

        Maria del Mar Diaz Arias DVM MVetMed DipECVAA MRCVS RCVS Recognised Specialist in Anaesthesia and Analgesia<\/p>\n

        Kate Bradley\u00a0M.A., VetMB, Ph.D.(Bristol), DVR, DipECVDI European\u00a0Specialist\u00a0in\u00a0Veterinary\u00a0Diagnostic Imaging<\/p>\n

        Simon Tappin MA VetMB CertSAM DipECVIM-CA FRCVS European and RCVS-Recognised Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine<\/p>\n

        Vanessa Schmidt BVSc(Hons) CertVD DipECVD FHEA FRCVS RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology and EBVS\u00ae European Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology<\/p>\n

        Andrew Kent BVSc DipECVIM-CA MRCVS European & RCVS Veterinary\u00a0Specialist\u00a0in Small Animal Internal Medicine<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"Joanna\n\t

        “Brilliant interactive CPD course that fully met my expectations. Excellent tutors, helpful and happy to answer all my questions, give advice and practical tips. I found the course very interesting and informative. It helped me to refresh and establish my knowledge and skills and boosted my confidence. I have also learned a lot. Would recommend it to anyone who needs to refresh their general practice skills, as I really enjoyed it.”<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Joanna Maciejewska MRCVS<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"Gail\n\t“After 10 years of equine only practice I felt stuck, disillusioned and worried about starting out in small animal practice.
        \nThis course was a great overview and update and exceeded any of my expectations.
        \nThe tutors gave good lectures and were friendly and approachable, and there was a great practical element with good tuition on techniques which I’ll now feel happier about when faced with in practice.
        \nWell organised, good coffee and notes! Friendly delegates and staff.”<\/strong>\n

        Gail Scott MRCVS<\/p>\n\t

        Payment Plan options available for Vets who are self-funding. Call Us on 0151 328 0444.<\/p>\n

        \n\t\t\tHave A Question?\t<\/h5>\n

        \n\t\t\tCall and speak to one of the team. We’ll be delighted to help.\t<\/h3>\n

        \n\t\t\t0151 328 0444\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\"CPD\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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