2027 VNCA TAS Seminar - Managing the Arthritic Canine and Feline Patient: The Role of Rehabilitation in Improving Mobility and Comfort
Veterinary Nurses Council of Australia (VNCA)
About this session
This VNCA Tasmanian seminar, led by Zoe Booth, provides an overview of managing osteoarthritis in canine and feline patients with a focus on the role of rehabilitation in improving mobility and quality of life. Participants will learn to identify clinical signs of OA, understand its pathophysiology and impact on biomechanics, and discover how rehabilitation, exercise modification, environmental adjustments and multimodal management strategies can improve patient comfort.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this seminar, participants will be able to: Identify clinical signs and behavioural indicators of osteoarthritis in canine and feline patients; Explain the basic pathophysiology of osteoarthritis and how changes in biomechanics impact mobility; Recognise the role of rehabilitation and the veterinary nurse in supporting multimodal management.
Pricing
VNCA Members: $40 incl GST; Non Members: $80 incl GST
Venue Details
Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, 593 Briggs Rd, Brighton TAS 7030. Light refreshments will be provided. Maximum 50 attendees.
About the Presenter
Zoe Booth is a Registered Certificate IV Veterinary Nurse who began nursing in 2013 and completed her Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner qualification through the University of Tennessee. She is passionate about improving comfort and mobility of patients with osteoarthritis and musculoskeletal conditions.