
Introduction To Practical Endoscopy
University of Nottingham


Date: Tuesday 14th October, 2025 - Wednesday 15th October, 2025
Start time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Duration: 16 hour(s)
Cost: £1950
This practical two–day hands-on course will focus on the techniques of both flexible and rigid endoscopy in the dog. The course will provide an overview of selecting and handling endoscopes and cover the techniques used in endoscopy of the upper and lower intestinal tract, the respiratory tract and lower urinary tract. The delegates will enjoy the opportunity to perform endoscopy in the School of Veterinary medicine and science’s wet lab and enjoy extensive hands-on opportunities over the two days.
Topics to be covered include:
Upper intestinal endoscopy (including acquiring biopsies and foreign body removal)
Lower intestinal endoscopy (including ileal entry)
Lower respiratory tract endoscopy (including endoscopic BAL and foreign body removal)
Lower urogenital tract in the bitch.
Speakers
Professor Mark Dunning
Clinical Associate Professor in Small Animal Internal Medicine
Clinical affiliations
RCVS certificate in small animal medicine
Clinical interests
Gastroenterology, haematology and nephrology
Evidence based medicine and collaborative research
Developing non-invasive methods for disease screening and diagnosis
Professor Rob White
Professor of Small Animal Surgery
Clinical affiliations
Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Surgeons
RCVS Diploma in Small Animal Surgery (Soft Tissue)
European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Surgery (Soft Tissue)
Clinical interests
All aspects of small animal soft tissue surgery
Who is it for?
This course is designed for veterinary surgeons with all levels of experience. It will provide invaluable experience for those who are new to endoscopy and those veterinary surgeons wanting to gain further experience with using endoscopes and refining their technique. The course would also be of value to those veterinary surgeons undertaking further professional qualifications in small animal medicine.
The Venue
School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, Sutton Bonington Campus, Loughborough, LE12 5RD.
The School of Veterinary Medicine and Science is based at the Sutton Bonington Campus of the University of Nottingham.
The Sutton Bonington Campus encompasses world-leading laboratories and specialist facilities for studying biosciences and veterinary medicine.
https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/vet/service-for-business/index.aspx
Number of CPD hours this event can be recorded as
16 hours
Registration and Booking
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