Equine Graduate Program

Contents The programme is made up of four core modules, which can be further supported by additional VetSkills modules in the future. Our core modules are aimed at newly qualified vets and are exciting and innovative programmes designed to achieve excellence in practice. Module One - Survival skills We start with vital non-clinical skills that are essential to making the transition from university to life in practice; ensuring a happy and successful start to your career, as well as ensuring its longevity. l Thriving in equine practice (1.5 day) l Practical equine pharmacology (0.5 day) Module Two - Management of the equine emergency patient l Best practice colic management (1 day) l Dealing with other common emergencies (1 day) Module Three - Clinical essentials part one l Equine medicine (1 day) l An introduction to equine dentistry (1 day) Module Four - Clinical essentials part two l An introduction to the lameness workup (1.5 day) l Best practice wound care (0.5 day) The Trainers Programme details 04 06 08 10 12 18 Andrew Curwen XLVets Chief Executive “One of the key strengths of the XLVet community is we can share experience to help each other to develop excellence in practice. The support that is available to someone starting their career helps define their future success. This graduate programme, provided by members for members, offers a series of core and optional foundation modules that provide support and confidence in clinical decision-making and client skills for those embarking into equine practice. It marks the start of an on-going learning journey in practice and it's a great place to begin.” Contents 03 The XLVets Equine Graduate Programme is designed to bring graduates together to work as a team, share experiences and develop contacts. Each graduate can also choose to be supported by a mentor from within XLVets, to help strengthen shared learning across the XLVets group. *Correct at time of printing.