Australia is home to some of the world’s most venomous and toxic creatures—and our curious dogs and cats are often the first to encounter them. From deadly snake envenomation to life-threatening tick paralysis, as well as poisoning from toxic toads and fish, veterinary professionals face a range of critical emergencies where every second matters.
To support veterinarians in providing the very best care, a new 2-week online course will deliver the latest evidence-based strategies for diagnosis and clinical management of envenomations and toxicosis in small animals.
Course Details
Starts: Monday, 8 September 2025
Time: 19:30 AEST
Duration: 2 Weeks
CPD: 10 Structured CPD Points (RACE-pending)
Format: Live Online Tutorials + Recordings + Resources
This comprehensive program is designed for veterinarians seeking to sharpen their skills in snakebite treatment, envenomation management, tick paralysis, and toxicosis in dogs and cats.
What You’ll Learn
Participants will gain up-to-date knowledge and practical protocols for the safe and effective management of veterinary emergency envenomations. Key learning outcomes include:
Current literature on the diagnosis and treatment of snake envenomation in dogs and cats (Australian elapid species).
Evidence-based strategies for managing tick paralysis in dogs and cats caused by Ixodes holocyclus.
Clinical recognition and treatment of toxicosis in dogs and cats caused by Bufo marinus (cane toads) and tetrodotoxin (toxic fish species).
Development of structured, scientifically informed treatment plans to improve patient survival outcomes.
Weekly Breakdown
Week 1: Update in the Management of Snake Envenomation
???? Monday, 8 September 2025 | 19:30 AEST
Snake envenomation is one of the most urgent and complex emergencies in veterinary practice. This session examines:
What we know and don’t know about snake envenomation management.
How to build an effective, evidence-based treatment plan.
Key strategies to maximize survival in snakebite in dogs and cats.
Available for veterinarians across Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada, and other regions.
Week 2: Updates in Management of Tick Paralysis, Toad Toxicity, and Tetrodotoxin
???? Monday, 15 September 2025 | 19:30 AEST
This week focuses on the “T’s”—Ticks, Toads, and Tetrodotoxin. Topics include:
Tick paralysis: critical evaluation and management of affected patients.
Toad toxicity (Bufo marinus): diagnosis and treatment of cardiac and neurological toxicosis in dogs and cats.
Tetrodotoxin poisoning: understanding toxicosis from toxic fish species.
Establishing sound treatment protocols to optimise outcomes.
Course Features
Live Online Tutorials with expert veterinarians
Access to Recordings for flexible learning
10 Structured CPD Points (RACE pending)
Practical Protocols for clinical application
Graded Course Assessment
Discussion Forums & Resources
Why This Course Matters
With snakebite treatment, tick paralysis, and other envenomation emergencies, rapid and precise action can mean the difference between life and death. This course ensures you’re equipped with the latest veterinary emergency envenomation protocols, empowering you to act with confidence and provide the highest standard of care to your patients.
???? Enrol now to secure your place snakebite treatment in this essential veterinary CPD course starting September 8, 2025.