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Lecturer |
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Dr Jeff Smith BVSc, FACVSc, Ophthalmology Specialist |
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 Dr
Gabriel. A. Bó
DVM, MVSc, PhD
Currently President and Director of Research and Postgraduate training of the Instituto de Reproducción Animal Córdoba (IRAC) and Director of the Specialization and Masters programs on Bovine Reproduction at the National University of Cordoba in Argentina.
Dr Bo received his veterinary degree from the Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Universidad Nacional de Rosario in 1985 and he received his MVSc (1991) and PhD (1995) degrees in the Department of Herd Medicine and Theriogenology, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Canada.
In 2008 Dr Bo obtained the 'Taurus Award' in recognition of his scientific and academic contribution to the field of Bovine Reproduction. Dr Bo has been President of the International Embryo Transfer Society (IETS) since 2004 and was re-elected for a second term in 2011.
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 Dr
Jeff Smith
BVSc, FACVSc
Jeff graduated from Sydney University in 1970 with a bachelor’s degree in veterinary science. After three years in general practice, Jeff went to do his residency at Cornell University, upstate New York.
Jeff passed ophthalmology specialist examinations in the USA, and was granted Diplomate status of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists.
Jeff moved back to Australia in the early 1980s, and successfully passed membership examinations in canine medicine in the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists. In 1982 Jeff passed specialist qualifications in Australia in veterinary ophthalmology becoming a Fellow in the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists.
Since that time Jeff has been responsible for setting up the oldest continually running veterinary ophthalmology practice in Australia. He is also a past President of the Australian Veterinary Association (NSW Division).
Jeff has a vast experience in providing both post graduate and undergraduate training. Currently he provides lectures and tutorials for the students at Sydney University in ophthalmic medicine, surgery and pathology. As well as this he is a partner in the Eye Clinic for Animals, providing a specialist ophthalmology service throughout Sydney and New South Wales. |
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 Dr
David Beggs
BVSc, MVSc
Dr Beggs graduated from the University of Melbourne in 1990 and
worked briefly in Smithton, Tasmania, before moving to Warrnambool, Victoria,
in 1992. Here he established himself as a partner and then senor
veterinarian at the Warrnambool Veterinary Clinic.
During this time Dr Beggs completed a Master of Veterinary Studies
in Dairy Cattle Medicine and Production.
Dr Beggs has used his expertise in software programming to develop
decision support software that is now widely used across the farming
industry. His Dairy Data program is used by about 400 farmers and
most large dairy veterinary practices in Victoria.
He is also an Associate Editor of the Australian Veterinary Journal,
and Vice-President of Mpower, a non-government, not-for-profit
organisation that provides disability related services in south-west
Victoria. |
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 Dr
Rod Salter
BVSc, MACVSc (Veterinary Dentistry)
Dr Rod Salter is a veterinarian with a special interest in Veterinary
Dentistry.
Rod has attended and lectured at each AVA and American Veterinary Dental forum
since 1994. In 2001 and 2007 he was an invited lecturer at the WSAVA programs
in Vancouver, Canada and Sao Paulo, Brazil. Rod aims to become a Fellow of the
Australian College. He would like to establish a Vet Dentistry training centre
for veterinarians and vet nurses.
He is an Adjunct Associate Professor courtesy of his teaching role (both lecturing
and in running wet labs) for the vet students at Charles Sturt University in
Wagga Wagga, NSW.
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 Dr
Kersti Seksel
BVSc (Hons), MRCVS, MA (Hons), FACVSc (Animal Behaviour), Diplomate ACVB, CMAVA, Dip ECVBM-CA
Specialist Behavioural Medicine
Registered Veterinary Specialist, Behavioural Medicine.
Dr Kersti Seksel graduated in Veterinary Science from the University of Sydney and
became very interested in animal behaviour whilst working overseas.
To further her knowledge, she went back to university, graduating
from Macquarie University with a BA in Behavioural Sciences with
a major in psychology. In 1992 she began developing the program
of Puppy Preschools® in veterinary hospitals around Australia.
This led her to complete her MA (Hons) degree by thesis on the
long- and short-term behavioural effects of puppy socialisation
and training programs.
She is a registered specialist in Animal Behaviour, one of only
two Fellows of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists
in Animal Behaviour and the only Australian to become a Diplomate
of the American College of Veterinary Behaviourists. She has studied
at Cornell University, US, University of Pennsylvania, US, Guelph
University, Canada and Queensland University, Australia and is
a NSW Veterinary Surgeons Board registered Animal Behaviour Consultant.
In 1999 she spent seven months on faculty at the University of Pennsylvania,
based in the Department of Clinical Studies, Animal Behaviour Clinic.
Kersti has presented at conferences and meetings in Australia,
NZ, UK, Japan, China, Thailand, Europe and the US. She currently teaches
veterinary students at the University of Sydney, is the tutor in
Behavioural Medicine for the Post Graduate Foundation in Veterinary
Science in Australia, as well as regularly teaching veterinarians
and veterinary students in the US and China. She has published
numerous papers on animal behaviour in scientific journals, magazines
and periodicals, and is a regular contributor to print and electronic
media. Currently she is a regular presenter on ABC radio on pet
care and behaviour. Her first book is entitled Training Your Cat
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 Dr
Mark Billson
BVSc, PhD, DVOpthal, DipVetClinStud, MRCVS, Specialist
Veterinary Ophthalmologist
Dr Mark Billson graduated from the University of Sydney in 1990. He developed
an interest in eyes early on in his career that led to research
into a bacterial eye disease in cattle and Mark was awarded his
PhD in 1996.
Mark then moved to the University of Glasgow to undertake clinical
training in Veterinary Ophthalmology and obtained the Royal College
of Veterinary Surgeons Diploma in Veterinary Ophthalmology in 1999.
After taking up a post as Lecturer in Veterinary Ophthalmology
at the University of Glasgow he returned to Australia in 2003 and
has been working in private referral practice. Mark is a recognised
specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology. He is interested in all
aspects of ophthalmology including management of glaucoma and surgical
removal of cataracts and has a keen interest in ocular pathology. |
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 Dr
Darren Foster
BSc, BVMS, PhD, FACVSc,
Specialist Feline Medicine
Dr Darren Foster graduated from Murdoch University WA, and after a time in small
animal general practice he travelled to the UK to undertake a training
program in feline medicine and a PhD investigating thyroid problems
in cats.
Darren became a registered Feline Medicine Specialist in 2000 and
he heads the Feline Medicine service. He is president of the Feline
Medicine Chapter of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists
and is a member of the board of the Feline
Expert Panel.
Darren became a Fellow of the Australian College of Veterinary
Scientists by examination in Feline Medicine in July 2000. His
interests cover all aspects of feline internal medicine, particularly
endocrinology and cardio-respiratory medicine. Like many feline
clinicians he is a devoted cat owner. |
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 Dr
Soo Kuan
BVSc, MACVSc (Small Animal Surgery), Senior Registrar in
Small Animal Surgery, University Veterinary Teaching Hospital,
University of Sydney
Dr Soo Kuan graduated from the University of Sydney in 2000. Since
graduation, Soo has worked in zoos and in several small animal
practices. In 2004, while in private practice, Soo obtained her
membership in small animal surgery with the Australian College
of Veterinary Scientists. She then completed a surgical internship
at the northern Sydney Veterinary Specialist Centre. In 2006, Soo
returned to the University of Sydney Veterinary Centre as a small
animal surgery resident, with the aim to attain Fellowship in Small
Animal Surgery.
Soo shares her life with three dogs and four cats, and also organises
the monthly surgery journal club in Sydney for all specialists
and any practitioners interested in small animal surgery. |
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 Dr
Linda Vogelnest
BVSc (Hons), MACVSc (Feline Medicine), FACVSc (Dermatology),
Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology
Dr Linda Vogelnest is a specialist Veterinary Dermatologist who
works at the University Veterinary Centre Camden and at the University
Veterinary Centre Sydney seeing small, large and exotic animal
dermatology referrals.
Linda worked in small animal practice in Australia and the UK for
14 years before pursuing an interest in dermatology. Linda achieved
Membership of Australian College of Veterinary Scientists in Feline
Medicine in 1997, completed a Dermatology fellowship-training program
based in Sydney and Melbourne from 1997 to 2001, and achieved Fellowship
of Australian College of Veterinary Scientists in Veterinary Dermatology
in 2003.
Linda’s special interests include allergies in all species, exotics
and histopathology (reading skin biopsies). Linda has two dogs,
one cat, two budgies, multiple fish, two kids and a husband, Larry,
and lives on their 0.2-hectare property near Camden. In 2001 she
completed a four-year alternative residency training program in
dermatology based in Sydney and Melbourne, with a number of supervising
dermatologists from Brisbane and Melbourne. |
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 Dr
Sanaa Zaki
BVSc, MACVSc, GradCertEdStud (Higher Education), Lecturer
in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Director of Vet Teaching the Hospital
at the University of Sydney.
Dr Sanaa Zaki is a member of the Australian College of Veterinary
Scientists, Anaesthesia and Critical Care Chapter, and has been
an examiner for the College. She is a speaker at Continuing Education
courses for Veterinary Practitioners, organised through the Post
Graduate Foundation in Veterinary Science.
Sanaa graduated from the University of Sydney in 1992 and worked
in a busy mixed practice in Sydney’s west. After two years in private
practice she commenced work and postgraduate training in anaesthesia
at the University Veterinary Centre Sydney (UVCS), under the supervision
of Dr Martin Pearson. Sanaa was later employed as a Senior Registrar
in Veterinary Anaesthesia at the UVCS.
Her area of expertise is in small animal anaesthesia, with her
main interests being pain management, intravenous anaesthesia and
anaesthesia for cardiothoracic surgery. She has published papers
in the Australian Veterinary Journal, Journal of Feline Medicine
and Surgery and Australian Veterinary Practitioner.
Current project: Study of the use of Alfaxan CD in greyhounds. |
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 Dr
Jason G Mouatt
BVSc, FACVSc, Specialist Small Animal Surgeon
Dr Jason Mouatt was born and raised in Brisbane. He graduated from
the University of Queensland in 1991 and spent five years in general
practice. He returned to the University of Queensland for three
years, completing a residency in Small Animal Surgery. He then
spent four years as the clinical head of Small Animal Surgery at
the University of Melbourne Veterinary Clinic and Hospital. Jason
attained Fellowship of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists
in Small Animal Surgery in 2002. His surgical interests include
neurosurgery, surgical oncology and joint surgery. |
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 Dr
Bruce Mackay
BVSc FACVSc,
Specialist Canine Internal Medicine
Dr Bruce Mackay graduated from the University of Queensland in
1979. He spent the next 15 years as an associate and then principal
of a Brisbane multi-vet small animal hospital. Following three
months as Practitioner in Residence at Murdoch University in 1991,
he continued with three years at the University of Queensland and
stints at Massey, North Carolina (Oncology) and Davis (Critical
Care & Cardiology) universities before establishing Veterinary
Specialist Services in Brisbane in 2000. Bruce enjoys all aspects
of internal medicine and has special interests in oncology, cardiology,
gastroenterology, endocrinology and infectious diseases. |
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 Dr
Terry J King
BVSc, FACVSc,
Emergency and Critical Care
Dr Terry King was born and raised in Townsville, North Queensland.
He graduated from the University of Queensland School of Veterinary
Science in 1975 and spent the next 19 years in private practice
in Brisbane's north-western suburbs. After a year's sojourn in
the US and then Brisbane's Animal Emergency Centre, Terry joined
the University of Queensland Veterinary Teaching Hospital in late
1995 as a medical resident, becoming Director of the Clinic and
Hospital in 1997 and 2002. Terry enjoys the emergency side of veterinary
practice and has a special interest in treating the critically
ill. He is highly committed to family veterinary medicine, prolonging
the human-animal bond. |
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 Dr
Tony Thelander
BVSc, MBA, FAICD
Dr Tony Thelander joined the AVA on graduation in 1970, the Brisbane
Veterinary Practitioners Branch in 1973 and the ASAVA in 1977 and
served as committee member from 1978 to 1990. He was President
of the BVPB in 1982 and the ASAVA in 1988. His membership remains
current in all these associations. He was an Accredited Hospital
Inspector for the ASAVA for 10 years. In 1991, Tony was awarded
a Meritorious Service Award by the AVA. In 1997 he graduated MBA
(advanced) and became a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company
Directors in 1999. He was a founding director of the Animal Emergency
Centre of Brisbane and of Provet Supplies P/L. He is also an examiner
at the University of Queensland Veterinary Faculty. In 1999 Chermside
Veterinary Hospital was awarded a Business Achievers Award for
small business excellence. From 1985 to 1999, Chermside Veterinary
Hospital was accredited by the ASAVA and his new hospital was re-accredited
in 2001. Tony has some 30 years of experience in companion animal
practice and he has diverse interests but particularly the service
and management components of veterinary practice in respect to
marketing and change management.
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Dr Michael
Meehan
BVSc, BSc (Hons, Psych)
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Michael Meehan graduated from the University of Queensland in 1991.
He has worked in small animal practices within Australia and in
the United Kingdom since then. He completed an honours degree in
the field of psychology in 2004. His honours thesis was about using
psychological theory to understand and explain the human-animal
bond. He is presently employed as a casual academic lecturer at
the University of Queensland and is in the process of completing
a PhD. His main interests and research focus (PhD) is about improving
veterinary non-technical competencies. At the moment he is developing
a veterinary consultation skills workshop for veterinary undergraduates
and veterinarians. This is a collaborative project between UQ,
the University of Sydney and Murdoch University, which has been
supported by the Carrick Foundation (now renamed as the Australian
Learning and Teaching Council). This workshop involves experiential
learning with actors (simulated clients), and aims to improve communication
skills and an understanding of the human-animal bond. He lectures
first and fifth year veterinary undergraduates in professional
communications and has presented seminars and has written articles
and papers about the human-animal bond and communication skills
for veterinarians, educators and the public. Another research area
he is involved in is job stress within the veterinary profession,
and he has recently published an article outlining predictors of
stress within the veterinary workplace. Michael continues to work
as a veterinarian in Brisbane and balances the rest of his time
with research and teaching. For further enquiries about any of
his research interests please contact him at michael.meehan@uq.edu.au.
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The courses in Accelerate
Your Learning will take approximately one hour to complete. They
are set in three segments so you can tailor the course to suit
you:
- Pre-reading material which covers the basis of the topic
– 25 minutes
- Specialist expert presentation includes expert opinion
- Learning component includes demonstration if required using
video, audio and/or visuals and information – 25 minutes
- Test using scenario-based approach – 10 minutes
In addition:
- Further reading information and links are also included
- Each completed course will gain you two structured AVA Vet
Ed points. If you include your AVA membership number your points
will be forwarded to AVA Vet Ed.
Degree of difficulty
There are no particular qualifications required before attempting
any Accelerate course. All courses are open to you no matter
what your qualifications or role.
However, some courses are more difficult than others. Use the
red stars as a guide. The more stars the more difficult. Before
attempting the most difficult courses (three or four stars),
some tertiary background in veterinary medicine may be of assistance.
Cost
Non Accelerate member: $350
Accelerate member: No Charge
Courses
coming soon
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Practical management of chronic pruritus in the cat
Dr
Linda Vogelnest
BVSc (Hons), MACVSc (Feline Medicine),
FACVSC (Dermatology), Specialist Veterinary Dermatology |
Acute severe or recurrent pruritus can be difficult to diagnose and manage in cats. Although the first impulse may be to reach for symptomatic treatments, determining an accurate diagnosis may allow more targeted and effective treatment choices. Simple diagnostics may narrow down to the more likely differentials. |
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Practical management of chronic pruritus in the dog
Dr
Linda Vogelnest
BVSc (Hons), MACVSc (Feline Medicine),
FACVSC (Dermatology), Specialist Veterinary Dermatology |
NEW!
Pruritic skin disease is common in small animal veterinary practice and recurrent pruritus is one of the most frustrating problems to manage in the dog. This course is designed to be a practical guide to optimise control of chronic pruritic skin disease, including when investigative or therapeutic options are restricted. This course is suitable for veterinarians. |
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Follicular dynamics
in
beef cattle
reproduction
Dr Gabriel. A. Bó
DVM, MVSc, PhD
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Welcome to a new series on Bayer Accelerate on cattle reproductive
performance. In this course Professor Gabiel Bo, a worldwide
leading expert on cattle reproduction, provides the beef
cattle perspective for a grounding on the bovine
oestrous cycle and ovarian follicular wave dynamics. This course
is suitable for veterinarians. |
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Follicular
dynamics
in
dairy cattle
reproduction
Dr David Beggs
BVSc, MVSc |
Welcome to a new series on Bayer Accelerate on cattle reproductive
performance. In this course vet, software developer and editor
Dr David Beggs provides the dairy cattle perspective
for a grounding on the bovine oestrous cycle, what hormones
contribute to the performance and control of herd reproduction,
and the role of synchrony programs. This course is suitable
for veterinarians. |
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Vital
Pulpotomy
Dr
Rod Salter
BVSc, MACVSc (Veterinary Dentistry) |
This is the first Accelerate dentistry module, examining
vital pulpotomy. Vital pulpotomy is the surgical removal
of a portion of the dental pulp. It is a procedure that differs
from a root canal in that the tooth is still alive (vital)
and it is an easier procedure to perform as only the top
portion of the tooth is removed. |
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Dealing
with pet loss and grief
Dr
Kersti Seksel
BVSc (Hons), MRCVS, MA (Hons), FACVSc (Animal Behaviour),
Diplomate ACVB, CMAVA, Dip ECVBM-CA
Specialist Behavioural Medicine |
This module discusses dealing with the loss of a pet and
the associated grief for pet owners and clinic staff. |
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Exploratory
laparotomy in a Dog or Cat
Dr
Soo Kuan
BVSc, MACVSc, Senior Registrar in Small Animal Surgery, University
Veterinary Centre, University of Sydney |
This module looks at surgery in the veterinary clinic. Exploratory
laparotomies are commonly performed procedures in private
practice and act not only as a diagnostic tool but in some
cases also allow for definitive treatment of the patient.
This course is suitable for veterinarians. |
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Diabetes
in Cats
Dr
Darren Foster
BSc, BVMS, PhD, FACVSc, Specialist Feline Medicine |
This module discusses diabetes mellitus, a common disorder
in cats. It is characterised by an uncontrolled increase
in fasting blood glucose and is due to either a deficiency
of insulin secondary to destruction and loss of pancreatic
beta cells or resistance of tissues to the effects of insulin
and/or dysfunction of pancreatic beta cells. This course
is suitable for both veterinarians and veterinary nurses. |
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Otitis
Dr
Linda Vogelnest
BVSc (Hons), MACVSc (Feline Medicine),
FACVSC (Dermatology), Specialist Veterinary Dermatology |
This module provides a current perspective
and overview of the diagnosis and treatment of otitis. This
course is suitable for both veterinarians and veterinary
nurses. |
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Adrenal
Disease in Small
Animal Medicine (Part 1) |
Dr
Bruce Mackay
BVSc, FACVSc, Specialist Canine Internal Medicine |
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Adrenal
Disease in Small
Animal Medicine (Part 2) |
Dr
Bruce Mackay
BVSc, FACVSc, Specialist
Canine Internal Medicine |
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| Anaesthesia
- Nurse (Part 1) |
Dr
Sanaa Zaki
BVSc, MACVSc, GradCertEdStud (Higher Education),
Lecturer in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Director
of the Vet Teaching Hospital at the University
of Sydney. |
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| Anaesthesia
- Nurse (Part 2) |
Dr
Sanaa Zaki
BVSc, MACVSc, GradCertEdStud (Higher Education),
Lecturer in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Director
of the Vet Teaching Hospital at the University
of Sydney. |
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| Anaesthesia
- Vet (Part 1) |
Dr
Sanaa Zaki
BVSc, MACVSc, GradCertEdStud (Higher Education),
Lecturer in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Director
of the Vet Teaching Hospital at the University
of Sydney. |
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Degree
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| Anaesthesia
- Vet (Part 2) |
Dr
Sanaa Zaki,
BVSc, MACVSc, GradCertEdStud (Higher Education),
Lecturer in Veterinary Anaesthesia University of
Sydney |
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| Anaesthesia
- Vet (Part 3) |
Dr
Sanaa Zaki,
BVSc, MACVSc, GradCertEdStud (Higher Education),
Lecturer in Veterinary Anaesthesia University of
Sydney |
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| Demodicosis |
Dr
Linda Vogelnest,
BVSc (Hons), MACVSc (Feline Medicine), FACVSC (Dermatology),
Specialist Veterinary Dermatology |
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Dr Bob Rees
BVSc, MACVSc |
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Fluid
Therapy in Small
Animal Medicine |
Dr
Terry King,
BVSc, MACVsc, Emergency & Critical Care |
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presenter |
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| The
Itchy Pets (Part 1) |
Dr
Linda Vogelnest,
BVSc (Hons), MACVSc (Feline Medicine), FACVSC (Dermatology),
Specialist Veterinary Dermatology |
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| The
Itchy Pets (Part 2) |
Dr
Linda Vogelnest
BVSc (Hons), MACVSc (Feline Medicine), FACVSC (Dermatology),
Specialist Veterinary Dermatology |
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| The
Itchy Pets (Part 3) |
Dr
Linda Vogelnest
BVSc (Hons), MACVSc (Feline Medicine), FACVSC (Dermatology),
Specialist Veterinary Dermatology |
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Itchy Pets (Part 4) |
Dr
Linda Vogelnest
BVSc (Hons), MACVSc (Feline Medicine), FACVSC (Dermatology),
Specialist Veterinary Dermatology |
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