This webinar is designed to provide veterinary nurses with a comprehensive overview of urine analysis, a useful diagnostic tool in veterinary practice. The session will cover the principles of urine collection, handling, and evaluation, emphasising both the practical and theoretical aspects required for accurate and effective analysis.
Learning Objectives
• Understand the importance of urine analysis in veterinary diagnostics.
• Review best practices for urine sample collection and preservation.
• Explore physical, chemical, and microscopic examination techniques.
• Interpret common findings and their clinical significance.
This webinar is ideal for veterinary nurses seeking to enhance their diagnostic skills and knowledge in urinalysis. Whether you are new to the field or looking to refresh your expertise, this session offers practical insights and real-world applications to support quality patient care.
The Australian Veterinary Nurse and Technician (AVNAT) Regulatory Council has allocated (1) AVNAT CPD point to this continuing education activity.
Recorded 24 February 2026
Speaker:
Matthew Garland
BSc RSciTech SAC DIP Cert Nat Sci VN MRSB
Matthew Garland is a Laboratory director and veterinary laboratory manager with over 20 years’ experience in the veterinary field.
Matthew is passionate about all things laboratory and has a keen interest in QA/QC and haematology. Matthew has also contributed to several published research projects. Holding a degree in chemistry and molecular biology he is a qualified Veterinary Nurse, a registered Science technician with the Royal society of biology (RSB) and holds various post graduate certificates.
Currently working for VPG (The veterinary Pathology group) he also enjoys his time as a lecturer teaching student veterinary nurses the laboratory skill. Matthew also delivers regular CPD and has also been lucky to present at all the major UK congresses (BSAVA, BVNA and LVS) as well as having several articles published on veterinary haematology and clinical biochemistry.
Being passionate about team development and the development of others Matthew sits on the registers assessors board of the RSB and is also a judge for the RSB biology apprentice of the year.
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