Spinal Surgery
£3,047.00 (+VAT)
A two-day practical course with Toby Gemmill, combining lectures, case discussions and wet labs. Designed for experienced small animal surgeons, this course provides a clear grounding in spinal surgery techniques and decision-making, with a focus on intervertebral disc disease and related conditions.
This is a small-group practical course with limited spaces to ensure individual support throughout.
“Great course with lots of practical tips and plenty of time to practice in wet labs. “
Spinal Surgery
A two-day practical course designed for experienced small animal surgeons who want to build a solid foundation in spinal surgery and decision-making. Led by Dr Toby Gemmill, this clinically focused training combines lectures, case discussions, and wet labs to help you assess spinal patients with confidence, plan investigations effectively, and carry out the most commonly required surgical procedures.
What You’ll Learn:
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Examine and assess spinal patients more confidently
- Interpret neurological findings and explain them clearly to owners
- Plan and undertake diagnostic investigations with greater certainty
- Perform key spinal techniques in a structured wet lab environment
- Recognise and manage common post-operative complications
Practical Skills Covered:
During the wet labs you will practise:
- Surgical approaches to the cervical, thoracolumbar, and lumbosacral spine
- Thoracolumbar hemilaminectomy and disc fenestration
- Cervical ventral slot and disc fenestration
- Lumbosacral dorsal laminectomy
Clinical Conditions Discussed:
The course will focus on intervertebral disc disease, the most common spinal condition seen in practice, and will also discuss:
- Atlantoaxial subluxation
- Wobbler syndrome
- Degenerative lumbosacral stenosis
- Spinal trauma
Who should Attend:
This course is ideal for veterinary surgeons with substantial surgical experience who want to build a safe and structured foundation in spinal surgery. It is particularly suitable for clinicians seeking to strengthen their neurological assessment skills, improve confidence with spinal decision-making, and gain supervised experience with key surgical approaches before progressing further.
Course Tutor :
Dr Toby Gemmill BVSc DipECVS DSAS(Orth) MVM FRCVS
RCVS and European Recognised Specialist in Small Animal Surgery.
This course is kindly sponsored by Veterinary Instrumentation
Find exactly the right course for you. Visit our Small Animal Orthopaedics CPD Compass Page
Course Feedback :
“Great course with lots of practical tips and plenty of time to practice in wet labs. ”
“Very good and enjoyable. Appreciate that a lot of the knowledge will require reflection to re-inforce. Great experience and learning opportunity.”
“Amazing learning experience with a brilliant team.”
