The problem
Anatomy
Canine and feline anatomy is often sparsely covered (or sometimes not covered at all) during veterinary training. This leads to high mortality and complication rates during surgeries as vets are unaware of organ location and the associated blood supply.
Analgesia
An inadequate understanding and usage of analgesic drugs (painkillers) is very common.
Anaesthetic
In most countries’ veterinarians have a limited understanding how anaesthetic drugs work.
Asepsis
In many countries, veterinarians have a poor understanding of what is required to maintain an aseptic surgical field including adequate preparation of the surgeon, animal and instruments and maintaining this throughout surgery.
Antibiotics
Attempting to control infection through the incorrect use of antibiotics is common practice in many countries. The World Health Organisation says the misuse of antibiotic drugs is one of the top ten global threats.
Things are getting worse
But there is a solution:
What to expect
Online learning platform
Personalised learning experiences
Interactive practical learning
Courses
Who is this for?
Meet the Lead instructor
Dr Ursula Goetz
My 20 years of international teaching experience in more than 30 different countries has allowed me to identify the most pressing needs in veterinary education. Addressing those needs will benefit animal welfare the greatest. The key is to empower the veterinary community.
This online platform tackles global animal welfare challenges, which may vary slightly from country to country, but the commonalities represent a global pattern: The 5 A’s.
Together we can rise to meet the challenge.
This online platform tackles global animal welfare challenges, which may vary slightly from country to country, but the commonalities represent a global pattern: The 5 A’s.
Together we can rise to meet the challenge.