Exotic mammals are increasingly presented to veterinary practices both within Australia and worldwide. Many species that were previously considered as children’s or backyard pets are now fully fledged family members living indoors. Veterinary care for small mammal patients is also becoming more sophisticated and advanced with the rise in owner expectations.
This webinar will cover the basics of nursing exotic small mammals, including rabbits, ferrets, and guinea pigs. A focus will be placed on husbandry and diet as these factors play an important role in health and welfare. Safe handling skills, tips for clinical examination and hospitalisation will also be covered. We aim to empower participants to become confident in providing great nursing care to these increasingly popular pets.
The Australian Veterinary Nurse and Technician (AVNAT) Regulatory Council has allocated (1) AVNAT CPD point to this continuing education activity.
Recording from 23 August 2023
Speaker:
Joanne Sheen
BVM&S, CertZooMed, Diplomate ABVP (Exotic Companion Mammal Practice)
Dr Joanne Sheen graduated from the University of Edinburgh. She is a Diplomate in the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners in Exotic Companion Mammal Practice and holds the RCVS Certificate in Zoological Medicine from the United Kingdom. She is currently the clinical lead at Sydney Exotic and Rabbit Vets, North Shore Veterinary Hospital, Australia.
Jo has presented and published on various exotic animal topics both within Australia and internationally. Her professional interests are in gastrointestinal diseases of exotic mammals, and CT imaging of the rabbit skull and abdomen.
