The Pelvic Fractures Course For Small Animal Vets
You’ll get all the help you need to develop your surgical skills and decision making capabilities on this 2 day course.
Pelvic fractures are generally challenging surgical cases for clinicians in general small animal practice. You can be faced with a patient requiring extensive systemic stabilisation before any definitive surgical management of the orthopaedic injuries can be safely considered. The various fractures present unique anatomical and biomechanical challenges that require a good knowledge base to correctly assess and plan your optimal management regime.
They are a common injury in small animals, particularly following trauma, and being equipped to manage them effectively is important for any general practice vet. By learning how to assess and stabilise pelvic fractures, vets can improve outcomes, reduce pain, and help patients return to normal function more quickly.
In many cases, referral to a specialist surgeon isn’t possible whether due to financial constraints, geographical limitations, or emergency circumstances. When a general practitioner has the skills and confidence to manage these injuries in-house, it not only provides a lifeline for the animal but also builds trust and loyalty among clients. Furthermore, developing competency in managing pelvic fractures sharpens a vet’s surgical judgment and orthopaedic skills, which carry over into many other areas of practice. It’s a win for the patient, the client, and the practitioner.
This tried and tested small group practical course will help you get better outcomes with your pelvic fracture patients. It’s a hands-on small animal orthopaedics course.
Feedback from vets who’ve been on this course:
“Excellent course. Packed with lots of helpful tips and tricks. Great practical sessions with plenty of time allowed.”
“I really enjoyed the course, tutors were excellent, friendly and approachable, very knowledgeable, course length and content really useful, learnt a lot I will be able to use in practice. Will be able to utilise the skills I have learnt in practice.”
“Really good content. Absolutely right for my skill level. Really good discussions with the tutors. Really good practical courses and really good value for money.”
FAQs by vets looking for a small animal pelvic fracture practical course:
“What are the best CPD courses for managing small animal pelvic fractures?”
Our answer: Look for an established course with experience Specialist tutors. Established courses will have been through a refining process to make them even more appropriate for vets needing the training.
“Are there any hands-on workshops or wet labs for small animal orthopedic surgery?”
Our answer: Yes, many established CPD providers in the UK run courses in managing small animal pelvic fractures. Our courses hase been run for many years allowing us to design the most realistic and valuable wet lab sessions.
“Can general practice vets learn to surgically repair pelvic fractures?”
Oue answer: Yes, they can if they a some good orthopaedic experience and have learnt how to retract tissues safely and effectively and have high surgical standards. Ideally they will have been on a good basic orthopaedic courses and be comfortable using bone plates and screws. When referral isn’t an option—due to cost, distance, or time—be the vet who can take action
“Which veterinary orthopedic courses cover pelvic fractures specifically?”
Our answer: Obviously we would recommend our course! It provides focused training in assessing, aproaching and managing the common pelvic injuries you will see in general practice.
“Is there an online course for managing small animal trauma cases?”
Our answer: Try The CPD Solutions Online Mini Series Course on Pelvic Fractures. It rpovides 8 hours of focused CPD and you have access to the course for a full 12 months.
