Introduction to TPLO Surgery Workshop Dual Stream

Qualifications: DVM CertVA PGCert(Biostats) Dip-ECVAA MRCVS

Specialisation: Anaesthesia and Analgesia

Fernando graduated from the University of Madrid. After a period in practice both in Spain and the UK he completed an internship and then a residency in anaesthesia at the University of Bristol. Following this he was clinical anaesthetist at the University of Cambridge and a locum anaesthetist at various referral hospitals in the UK. In 2011, he lead the anaesthesia and analgesia services at North Downs Specialist Referrals and in 2016 at Wear Referrals. Between 2015 and 2016, he was clinical specialist in Veterinary Anaesthesia at the University of Sydney. Fernando has been a Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia, at the University of Sydney since 2017.

Qualifications: RVN, AVN, DipVN(GP), DipVN(Surgery)

Rhonda is the 2023 VNCA Veterinary Nurse/Technician of the year and has worked in the veterinary industry for 20 years. She has a certificate IV in vet nursing and not one, but two nursing diplomas. Rhonda was one of the first nurses in Australia to become an AVNAT Registered Veterinary Nurse, and she is passionate about gold standard veterinary care. She is a firm believer that there is always something new to learn in this industry, and actively seeks that new knowledge whenever she can.

Qualifications: BVMS, MANZCVS (VAA & ECC), DACVAA

Heidi worked in medical research before she completed veterinary school at Murdoch University. After a couple of years in small animal general practice, she undertook a three-year specialty training programme in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia and became a board-certified specialist of the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia.

During her training program, Heidi worked on research looking at nociception as detected by electroencephalography of halothane-anaesthetised Bos indicus bulls.

Heidi has worked as a clinical anaesthetist and Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Anaesthesia at Massey University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital, and she is now a Senior Lecturer in veterinary anaesthesia at CSU.

Qualifications: BVSc MANZCVS DipECVS

Jarrod trained at the University of Queensland before undertaking specialist training in small animal surgery at Murdoch University, Western Australia.

He has attained a Graduate Diploma in Tertiary Education, a Dual Masters Degree in Small Animal Surgery, and is a member of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Surgeons. Jarrod is a diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Surgeons.

Jarrod is passionate about all aspects of surgery with a special interest orthopaedics and neurosurgery.

Qualifications: BSc(Hons), DVM, MANZCVS

Dr Wiseman completed his veterinary studies at the Atlantic Veterinary College in Canada then spent the next five years in general and emergency practices around Australia.

Waylon is now preparing for board examination through the European College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2024. While he is experienced in all aspects of surgery, Waylon prefers the challenge of orthopaedics including joint surgery and fracture repair.