"You should know this already!" Managing imposter syndrome when engaging with CPD

Dr Lucy Squire BSc BVSc MRCVS FHEA

What you will learn:

• Get more out of your CPD by reducing the self-criticism that you "should know this already"
• Practice a simple way to respond to "I'm not good enough" thoughts
• Learn how to tell the difference between genuinely not being good enough and just feeling like you're not good enough

What I've learnt (so far) about home visit pet care: dos, don'ts & grey areas

Hannah Shepherd RVN

What you will learn:

I'll be sharing what I've learnt so far from setting up and delivering home visit pet care services. As this is still an evolving area without a clear pathway, I'll talk through my experience of what RVNs can and can't do in both a professional and layperson capacity, how I've approached some of the grey areas within the guidance of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, and practical tips for getting started.

Cascade Confusion — Medicines laws updates in the face of the CMA, Under Care, and potential new VSA

Dr David Harris BVSc PGCert VetEd FHEA MRCVS

What you will learn:

An update on the current rules around prescribing on the Cascade, medicine and supplement advertising, and written prescriptions.

When Flight Fails: Assessing the Non-Flying Pigeon

Heidi Hargreaves BVSc MRCVS

What you will learn:

• A structured approach to triaging avian trauma cases
• Key clinical indicators when assessing birds that cannot fly
• The importance of positioning and appropriate imaging (including the H-view)
• How to assess prognosis and make ethical decisions regarding treatment vs euthanasia
• Understanding releasability and realistic outcomes in wildlife medicine

"Abdo U/S NAD" — How first opinion vets can write better ultrasound reports

Dr Camilla Edwards DVM CertAVP MRCVS

What you will learn:

• Why what you write on an ultrasound report matters
• How improving reports can help you feel more confident in your scanning technique
• Learn the SPEEDS™ method to structure your thinking during a scan

"Are you behaviourally aware?" — Reducing fear, anxiety and stress in veterinary practice

Nikki McLeod PGDip(CAB) BSc(Hons) RVN Cert(Behav) ISFM CertFN & AdvCertFB

What you will learn:

• Why behavioural awareness is important for veterinary professionals
• Why dogs and cats are scared of the vets
• How we can reduce fear, anxiety and stress in practice

Understanding the GI Tract with Ultrasound

Dr Caroline Taylor BSc(Hons) BVetMed GPCert(SAM) GPCert(TSHLE) FHEA MRCVS

What you will learn:

• How to identify the different parts of the GI Tract in Cats and Dogs
• Understand the gastro-intestinal layers and how to measure them
• How to tell the difference between gas shadowing and shadowing from a foreign body