Please note that these courses are advertised, but not endorsed by ECVAA
Annual courses for preparation to the examinations (human anaesthesia)
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FRCA exam preparation course
This course may be helpful for preparation for ECVAA examinations.
Link: https://www.frca.co.uk/courses.aspx -
Basic Sciences Anaesthetic Course
Link: https://www.esaic.org/education/courses/ -
Mersey School of Anaesthesia
These courses (in how to answer MCQs and written questions) may be helpful preparation for ECVAA examinations.
The Motto of the MSA is “If you Feed the Children with a Spoon, they will never Learn how to Use the Chopsticks”.
If you are a Trainee planning on attending MSA Courses, it is important that you must appreciate before you attend that the MSA never claim to provide teaching or distribute teaching materials on its Courses. You must not attend expecting to be taught.
Link: https://www.msoa.org.uk/about-us/
Education websites
- Veterinary Professional Development was founded in 2011 and is an innovative global market leader in the provision of high-end interactive veterinary continuing education (CE) with the world’s leading subject matter experts.
Link: https://www.vetpd.com/ - Zero Pain Philosophy is an educational resource covering acute and chronic pain management. The website provides free videos covering a number of locoregional techniques plus free pain updates on selected pain related topics. Webinars are available on the topics of acute and chronic pain management in dogs and cats.
Link: https://www.zeropainphilosophy.com/
Equine Pain Recognition, Assessment & Management
This first-of-its-kind, interactive lecture series on Pain Recognition, Assessment and Management brings together 15 world-renowned specialists with expertise spanning anaesthesia, internal medicine, emergency & critical care, surgery, animal welfare and behavioural medicine. With a combined 400+ years of veterinary experience between our team of speakers and discussants, this is a unique opportunity for general and advanced equine practitioners from all walks of life, residents and Diplomates to tap into that knowledge, acquire new pain management techniques/strategies and learn how these experts approach cases and overcome challenges. Each module will consist of an active exchange between two specialists from complementary disciplines who will discuss and debate recent advances, the most up-to-date thinking, and present clinical cases, ensuring comprehensive coverage of the topic.
Comprising nine live-streamed weekly modules focussing on different types of pain and conditions, one on-demand Panel Discussion on Assessing Pain in Horses and with optional add-on Panel Discussion on Pain Management in Standing Surgery Patients, End of Life Decision Making, Pain Assessment in the Ridden Horse, this highly engaging Lecture Series is the go-to resource for any vet worldwide to advance their understanding of equine pain.
Please visit the VetPD website to join the programme.
Stand alone anaesthesia short courses
The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies at University of Edinburgh offer eleven stand alone short courses (5 week duration) on a variety of veterinary anaesthesia topics. Each course is taught by well known European Diplomates and/ or veterinary experts in a specific area. The courses guide students through each topic using pre-recorded lectures, discussion boards, video content, journal papers and a variety of assessment techniques. Each course is designed to be easy to access and to fit around busy clinical work and family life. Examples of some of the courses offered are shown below and more information, including how to apply can be found at Credit-bearing standalone short courses | The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies.
Ultrasound-guided Locoregional Course
- June 25-27, 2026 Vets Foundation (beginners)
- July 2-4, 2026 Vets Masterclass (advanced)
- All information can be found on our website https://localregionalzurich.com