Advanced Course on Anesthesia of Wildlife and Exotic Animals

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From June 9 to July 21, 2025

✅ 5 international speakers
✅ All Spanish lectures will be translated to English simultaneously
✅ 90% of lectures are held on live sessions, 10% are pre-recorded
✅ All live sessions done through Zoom Meetings
✅ Lectures are recorded and uploaded to the platform within 24h in order to be reviewed at the most convenient time for the student
✅ All lectures will be available for review until one month after the last class with lecturer
✅ A WhatsApp group will be created with the participants one week before the start of the course for reminders of scheduled lecturers and vital academic notifications
✅ Participants will receive username and password to access the platform by e-mail one week before the beginning of the course
✅ You can join the course at any time during its duration, as all past lectures will be available as recordings

INTRODUCTION
The Advanced Course in Wildlife and Exotic Animal Anesthesia is designed for veterinarians and animal health professionals seeking to deepen their knowledge and skills in the anesthetic management of non-conventional species. The increasing demand for specialized care for these patients makes this course an essential tool for those who wish to excel in this field. Throughout the course, participants will explore the latest anesthetic techniques and protocols, as well as specific considerations for a wide variety of species.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES
• To broaden knowledge: To provide participants with advanced knowledge of the physiology and pharmacology of anesthesia in wildlife and exotic animals.
• Develop practical skill Is: To facilitate the acquisition of practical skills in the administration of anesthesia to different non-conventional species.
• Implement safe protocols: Train participants to design and implement safe and effective anesthetic protocols adapted to the needs of each species.
• lmprove clinical outcomes: lmprove clinical outcomes through advanced anesthetic monitoring and management techniques.
• Encourage research: Encourage research and development of new anesthetic strategies for the continuous improvement of wildlife veterinary practice.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
• Species-Specific Anesthetic Plans: Develop tailored anesthetic plans based on the physiological and behavioral characteristics of different wildlife and exotic animals.
• Advanced Monitoring Techniques: Train participants in the use of advanced monitoring techniques to ensure the safety and well-being of patients during anesthesia.
• Pain Management: Provide comprehensive knowledge on pain management strategies specific to wildlife and exotic animals.
• Ethical Considerations: Emphasize the ethical considerations and humane treatment of wildlife and exotic anima Is during an est het ie proced u res.
• lnterdisciplinary Collaboration: Foster interdisciplinary collaboration among veterinarians, researchers, and wildlife conservationists to enhance the overall care of non-conventional species.

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SPEAKERS
Darryl J Heard BSc BVMS PhD DACZM (Australia)
Stephen Divers BVetMed Dip ECZM (Zoo Health Management) BSc Dip ECZM (Herpetology) Dip ACZM DZooMed FRCVS (UK)
Christoph Mans DMV MBA, DACZM (Germany/USA)
Camila Dünner MV. Dipl. PhD
Ricardo Andrés Correa Salgado , MVZ, MSc. (Columbia)

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