This presentation explores the physical and psychological needs of rabbits in veterinary practice and how these translate into practical, evidence-based nursing interventions. The talk will cover the rabbit patient journey from initial client communication and handling through hospitalisation, anaesthesia, and peri-operative care, with a focus on optimising welfare, reducing stress, and improving clinical outcomes. Lasting 45 mins
We have an exciting new OnDemand webinar, thanks to the amazing Dr Krissy Green (HEVN and Exotic Animal Acupuncture) from The Ark Veterinary Clinics LTD. This webinar provides an excellent over view of what acupuncture is, how acupuncture works, how to perform acupuncture, and how acupuncture can be applied to cases of gastrointestinal stasis in rabbits, a condition that many will come across in clinical practice. Run Time: 35 mins
This webinar by Claire Speight, head veterinary nurse for Kettering Vets4Pets and The RWAF Rabbiting on Editor, takes the viewer through the importance of understanding rabbit behaviour in clinical practice. Many owners and even veterinary staff do not fully understand and appreciate rabbit behaviours. Claire discusses normal behaviours and why unwanted behaviours occur, as well as what we can do to understand and improve behaviours that are perceived as adverse. Run time 35mins
This webinar by exotic species veterinary nurse Stacey Vickery takes you through the essential information on rabbit anatomy and physiology and how it differs from the more commonly seen species in practice. Run time 30 mins
Effective and timely analgesic therapy is essential for patient welfare and should be an integral component of any treatment plan. This webinar will take you through the up to date information on rabbit analgesia. Run time: 30min
This webinar Elisabetta Mancinelli and Sonya Miles, clinicians in RWAF gold practices, will take you through how to create a rabbit friendly practice. Run Time: 62 mins
The aim of a general anaesthetic is to provide adequate restraint to allow examination, minor or surgical procedures, to obtain muscle relaxation, and appropriate pain relief. This webinar will take you through how best to continue to have positive outcomes when anaesthetising these patients.Run Time: 37min
This webinar, by European Small Mammal Specialist Elisabetta Mancinelli, narrated by RCVS Recognised Advanced Practitioner in Zoological Medicine, Sonya Miles, will take you though the biology, anatomy and physiology of rabbits, their correct care and how the incorrect care can and will impact on their health and welfare. Run time: 30min