Perineal & Urogenital Workshop

March 15th - 16th 2025

University of Queensland, Gatton Campus

CPD points: NSW 26.5
Other 17.5

Perineal and urogenital surgeries require time, skill, and patience. They’re also very, very rewarding.

Perineal and urogenital surgery might sound like a niche area, but the reality is that you already encounter these cases in everyday practice. This type of surgery can help you manage chronic anal sacculitis, repeat offender blocked cats, urolithiasis in dogs and cats, inguinal dermal mass excisions, lymph node metastases PLUS perform flap repairs. There are plenty more examples where perianal and urogenital surgery allow you to extend your soft tissue surgical skills.

In this workshop, we bring together specialist surgeons who love to teach and pair them with our first-class workshop facilitation team. This course is an outstanding clinical education experience for GP, small animal, mixed, referral and emergency vets. If you’re already doing lump offs, desexing procedures and the occasional exlap, you’ve got the prerequisites. And you’re going to love the surgeon you’ll be when you finish this course.

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Perineal & urogenital surgery in clinical practice

There are bold surgeons, there are old surgeons, but there are few old-bold surgeons – Mark M. Ravitch, 1910-1989.

We see this workshop as a great opportunity to become an informed surgeon. Perineal and urogenital surgeries in general veterinary practice include anal sacculectomy, urethrostomy, hernia repair, cystotomy, nephrotomy and renal biopsy. Participants will receive detailed instruction on these procedures and have the opportunity to perform each of them in the practical sessions. As a bonus, this workshop also features surgical oncological approaches to the inguinal region. Participants will complete inguinal lymph node excision and two separate flap repair techniques.

Advance your surgical skills

A VetPrac workshop is designed to acknowledge your existing skills and provide you with the right opportunity for advancement. At this workshop, you’ll enjoy 8 hours of hands-on surgical practice with personalised tuition and feedback on your technique. This is a rare opportunity to surround yourself with veterinary specialist surgeons and discover the nuances that will revolutionise your surgical practice.

WHO IS THIS WORKSHOP FOR?

This workshop is for registered veterinarians who have routine experience with soft tissue surgery and are ready to take on more advanced procedures.

It will be especially valuable to those who seek high-level training and feedback from specialist surgeons, and those who understand that being a great surgeon depends on practice, opportunity and great teaching.

To get the most out of this course, applicants will be keen to embrace the many practical surgical sessions and develop their techniques through personalised feedback. Ultimately, this course will open new surgical avenues for you to explore in practice and increase the scope of the services you can offer your clients.

PROCEDURES YOU’LL PERFORM

Open anal sacculectomy
Closed anal sacculectomy
Perineal hernia repair with internal obturator flap
Feline perineal urethrostomy
Canine prescrotal urethrostomy
Cystotomy
Nephrectomy
Excisional biopsy of the inguinal lymph node
Inguinal advancement flap repair
Inguinal flank-fold flap repair

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WHY JOIN A VETPRAC WORKSHOP?

Get confident

Get equipped with the theory and skills you need to broaden your surgical services and take on new challenges.

Social network

This is your tribe. Spend some quality time with other vets, because they understand what you do each day.

Great food

We’ll make sure you’re nourished with healthy food, sweet treats & caffeine, so you can get on with learning new skills.

Hands on experience

It’s all about time on the tools. We prioritise surgical practice so you get plenty of opportunity to perform new techniques under specialist guidance.

Personalised feedback

As a participant, you’ll get real-time feedback on your surgical planning & execution with the chance to refine your approach with experienced practitioners.

Real-world training

Learn in the same way you work. You’ll learn procedures within the clinical context & enjoy full support, so things make sense when you get back to the clinic.

Workshop Schedule

Your Educators

Dr James Simcock

Qualifications: BVSc(Hons), MANZCVS (Internal Medicine), DACVS-SA, DECVS

Specialisation: Small Animal Surgery

In 2013 James became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons and a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Surgeons. James is registered as a specialist in small animal surgery in Victoria. He is also an internship director and surgical residency advisor for the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. He is actively involved in teaching students and veterinarians and is an instructor and lecturer in veterinary postgraduate education courses in surgery. James is a co-director and owner of Southpaws.

Dr Cameron Broome

Qualifications: BVSc DVCS PGCAP FANZCVS(Small Animal Surgery)

Specialisation: Small Animal Surgery

Cameron is a Fellow of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists in Small Animal Surgery. He graduated from the University of Queensland in 1993, then completed a surgical internship at Queensland Veterinary Specialists before he undertook a surgical residency at Massey University in New Zealand. Since then, he has worked in a number of private practices and universities in Australia and overseas, including three years as Head of Surgery at the University of Glasgow.

Cameron has a keen interest in veterinary education and has been published on a range of topics. He is motivated by all aspects of surgery, but has a particular interest in minimally invasive surgery and efforts to control the impact of surgery on patients.

Dr Sue Gibbons

Qualifications: BVSc, MANZCVS, FANZCVS

Specialisation: Small Animal Surgery

Sue obtained her Fellowship in Small Animal Surgery in 2006, and is a registered specialist in Australia. Since 2007, she has operated a mobile specialist orthopaedic service in Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

In addition to clinical work, Sue has lectured, tutored, mentored and examined both undergraduate and postgraduate veterinarians, and is a regular contributor to continuing professional development courses in Australia. Her areas of interest include orthopaedics and arthroscopy.

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Your Questions Answered

Are group discounts available?

Absolutely! Work together, learn together, we say. If 3 or more participants register from the same clinic under the same booking, you’ll receive a 5% discount at checkout when you book on our website.

Will I get CPD points and a CPD certificate?

Of course! Each participant will receive a CPD certificate via email. We do this after you’ve provided feedback and the workshop is complete.

What kind of learning materials are included?

Generally, you can choose printed course notes, a digital copy on USB, or both. Everyone gets a printed copy of the procedure guide.

What happens if I pay and then later can’t attend?

Transferring or changing registration from one workshop to another will incur a $50 administration fee.
Cancellations made up to 45 days prior to the commencement date of the Training Course will incur an administrative fee of 50% of the Fee.
Cancellations made up to 7 days prior to the commencement date of the Training Course are not refundable.

Can I pay in instalments, or do you offer payment plans?

Yes! At VetPrac we are pleased to offer payment plans for our online courses and workshops. We want to make it manageable for you to invest in your professional development.

For more information regarding our payment plans, please do not hesitate to contact Ros at [email protected].

What happens if the workshop is cancelled?

If VetPrac cancels any workshops, we will refund your course fees in full. However, VetPrac will not be responsible for any travel, accommodation or any other expenses incurred by you.

Perineal & Urogenital Workshop

Perineal and urogenital surgeries require time, skill, and patience. They’re also very, very rewarding.