Small Animal Referral Hospital Langford Vets University of Bristol

01/09/2025

🐾 Welcome to the Rehabilitation & Pain Management Service at Langford Vets 🐾

At Langford Vets, our Rehabilitation & Pain Management team provides physiotherapy, hydrotherapy, and pain management for dogs, cats, and other pets. We’re one of the few veterinary referral hospitals to offer an in-house rehabilitation service, supporting inpatients as part of their care.

Our aim is to improve mobility, function, and quality of life through a holistic, multi-modal approach. Working closely with colleagues across the referral hospital, we provide tailored treatment to give every patient the best chance to stay comfortable, active, and happy.

01/09/2025

🎓 Academy August: Wrapping Up - But Learning Never Stops 🎓

As our Academy August series comes to a close, we’d like to thank everyone who joined us in celebrating the Langford Academy - where our mission is outstanding care, dedicated to learning.

📺 Free Learning on YouTube
Our Langford Academy YouTube Channel is full of completely free, case-based videos, created with recently qualified vets and nurses in mind – though valuable for the whole veterinary team. From dermatology to behaviour, anaesthesia to imaging, there’s something for everyone. Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss new content!

👉 https://www.youtube.com/

🗓️ Events & CPD
We run a wide range of events throughout the year including:

- Nurse and ACA congress
- Practical ultrasound skills course
- Interest group days for experienced vets
- Recent graduate vet days

👉 https://www.langfordvets.co.uk/events/

Whether you’re a vet or nurse, newly graduated or experienced, there’s an opportunity for you to connect, collaborate, and continue learning with us.

💬 Academy August may be over, but your journey with the Langford Academy is just beginning.

👉 Explore more:
📺 Langford Academy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/
🗓️ Langford Vets Events: https://www.langfordvets.co.uk/events/

29/08/2025

🎓 Academy August: Hands-On Ultrasound Practical Day — Small-Group Learning at Its Best 🎓

Looking to boost your confidence in abdominal ultrasonography? Join us on 16th December 2025 for our immersive Ultrasound Practical Day, designed to equip veterinary professionals with essential scanning skills in a supportive, hands-on environment.

This is not a lecture-only course — it’s about doing, learning by experience, and building confidence through practice.

Why this course stands out:

• Maximum support, minimal crowding: With a staff-to-delegate ratio of 1:4, you’ll receive close supervision and personalised guidance.
• Three dedicated hands-on scanning sessions, covering key abdominal areas: liver, spleen, kidneys, bladder, and GI tract.
• Learn how to maintain image quality, spot and interpret ultrasound artefacts, and build practical skills in interpretation and reporting.

🗓 When: 16th December 2025, 09:00 – 16:00
🏢 Where: Langford Vets, Bristol
💷 Cost: £900

Secure your spot — spaces are intentionally limited to foster interactive learning and quality training.

👉 Sign up here:
https://www.langfordvets.co.uk/events/ultrasound-practical-day-introduction-to-abdominal-ultrasonography/

The course will include scanning of the liver, spleen, kidneys, bladder and gastrointestinal tract.

27/08/2025

🎓 Academy August: Free YouTube Learning for Nurses, Vets and owners too! 🎓

Exciting news! The Langford Academy YouTube channel features completely free, case-based videos aimed specifically at recently qualified veterinary nurses.

Just released today: Part one of our new series by Sarah Liversage, focusing on the behavioural management of blocked cats with feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC). Sarah is an MSc-qualified behaviour nurse with advanced expertise in animal behaviour. Her insights into behaviour-focused strategies for blocked cats are not only crucial for nurses but also incredibly useful for vets navigating these challenging cases. Owners with affected cats may also find this series of talks useful to understand their cat’s behaviour and how to manage it.

Why this matters:

FIC is one of the most common urinary tract issues seen in cats and the “blocked” cat scenario can become life-threatening when left unmanaged.

Understanding behavioural approaches - like environmental enrichment and stress reduction - can improve outcomes in both obstructive and non-obstructive cases.

👉Head over to our channel now to watch: https://www.youtube.com/

Watch it for free. Learn from an expert. Strengthen your nursing and veterinary toolkit.

26/08/2025

🎓 Academy August: Recently Qualified Nurse Scheme — Join for Free! 🎓

Starting your veterinary nursing career? Elevate your skills, confidence, and network by joining our Recently Qualified Nurse Scheme—and it’s absolutely free!

Why join?

Be the first to hear when new case-based webinars and practical videos launch — delivered by our expert nurse educators.

Receive notifications about upcoming events like the Vet Nurse Congress, plus exclusive learning opportunities.

Access a supportive learning environment filled with both clinical guidance and non-clinical skill development — from prepping for interviews to mastering surgical scrub techniques.

Want to stay informed—and continue learning throughout your early career?
Sign up now and make sure you don’t miss our monthly nurse-led webinars, video releases, and exciting nurse-focused events.

👉 Sign up to the Recently Qualified Nurse Scheme mailing list:
https://www.langfordvets.co.uk/langford-academy/recently-qualified-nurse-scheme/

22/08/2025

🎓 Academy August: Recent Graduate Scheme Practical Day 🎓

Calling all recent veterinary graduates - ready to level up your clinical confidence? Our Practical Day is designed just for you, offering hands-on experience, expert guidance, and peer learning opportunities

Event Details -

Dates: Wednesday 17th and Thursday 18th December 2025 - you can book for either day
Time: 09:00 – 16:00
Location: Langford Vets
Fee: £125–145

What to Expect...

Echocardiography: Start with a warm welcome and introductory echo session - practice scanning in small, supportive groups

Lunch-and-Learn: A talk on clinical nutrition, kindly provided by Hill’s Pet Nutrition

Surgery Skills: Hands-on time with Mila drains, oesophagostomy tubes, and advanced suturing techniques - vital for practice-ready vets

Imaging Clinic: An imaging film reading session to boost your radiographic interpretation skills - perfect for early-career clinicians

This day is a valuable opportunity to build your practical skills, learn from experienced clinicians, and connect with peers in a supportive setting

🧡 Platinum Sponsor: Hill’s Pet Nutrition

Ready to join us? Secure your spot now
👉 https://www.langfordvets.co.uk/events/recent-graduate-scheme-practical-day/

21/08/2025

🐾 Our Reception Summer Bank Holiday Opening Hours 🐾

For emergency referrals and advice, we're available 24/7 - call 0117 394 0513.

For Langford Vet Practice out-of-hours emergencies, call 01934 852 422.

20/08/2025

🎓 Academy August: Free Learning on YouTube for Recent Graduate Vet Scheme 🎓

Did you know the Langford Academy YouTube channel is full of completely free videos, created to support vets in practice? 🐾

Our content is case-based and focuses on practical, everyday topics - especially relevant to recently qualified vets looking to build confidence and refine their approach.

✨ New today: Part one of a brand-new series from our dermatologist, Steph Hovey, on the approach to otitis in the dog 🐶 - a common but often challenging presentation in practice. Further episodes will be released throughout the week.

👉 Watch the first episode here: https://youtu.be/2p8mcqdRHTw?si=JKUiP44MlXO6Snu-

If you’re managing patients with dermatological issues and would like additional support, don’t forget you can also refer directly to Steph at Langford Vets for expert care and guidance.

📺 Subscribe and explore our growing library of free CPD content here: https://youtube.com//

18/08/2025

🎓 Academy August: Recent Graduate Vet Scheme - Your First Step into Post-Graduate Confidence 🎓

Just graduated? Starting out can feel overwhelming - but you’re not alone. Our Recent Graduate Vet Scheme is here to support you with free access to CPD, community, and mentorship when you need it most.

**Why join our scheme?**

Online webinars led by our referral hospital specialists, giving you practical insights and real-life cases: https://www.youtube.com/

Biannual in-person practical sessions to refine your clinical skills and build confidence: https://www.langfordvets.co.uk/langford-academy/recently-graduated-veterinary-surgeons/

**What our recent grads say:**

“I find the webinars really enjoyable and a good way of putting theory into real-life case scenarios as you would see in practice.”
“Nice to network and keep a sense of community.”
“Great practical days! Great refreshers and summaries, especially imaging!”

**Ready to join?** Signing up is completely free! Become part of a supportive learning community designed just for newly qualified vets.

👉 Learn more and sign up here: https://www.langfordvets.co.uk/langford-academy/recently-graduated-veterinary-surgeons/

15/08/2025

🎉 RCVS Fellowships 2025

We’re incredibly proud to share that Nicki Grint and Julia Deutsch have both been awarded RCVS Fellowship status for Meritorious Contributions to Clinical Practice. 🏅

Paul, our Anaesthesia Lead, says: “This award recognises Nicki and Julia’s expertise and knowledge in anaesthesia, but more importantly their contribution to the profession by training thousands of veterinary and nursing undergraduates, postgraduates and practitioners, advancing animal welfare and safety across the profession.”

This is an outstanding achievement and a testament to their dedication, skill, and impact on the veterinary community.

Find out more about the RCVS Fellowship here: 🔗 www.rcvs.org.uk/fellowship

14/08/2025

🎓 Academy August: Soft Tissue Surgery Interest Group – From Trauma to Wound Management 🎓

Join us on September 10th for the Soft Tissue Surgery stream of our Interest Group CPD Day - a full day focused on real-world challenges, practical solutions, and case-based learning.

This stream is ideal for vets working towards or holding a surgery certificate, or anyone looking to build confidence in managing complex soft tissue cases.

🩺 What’s on the agenda?

🚑 Stabilising the Trauma Patient - what to do in the first critical hours
🩸 Stop the Bleeding - surgical and non-surgical bleeding control techniques
🌲 Stick Injuries - investigation, surgical approach, and complications
🖥️ Case-Based CT of Thorax & Abdomen - surgical interpretation of real cases with input from imaging specialists
🧵 Wound Complications - dehiscence, infection, and delayed healing
💬 Case-Based Discussion: Wound Complications - bring your experience and questions

This is a day built around shared learning and practical problem-solving, with real cases and plenty of opportunity for discussion and collaboration.

🧡 Proudly sponsored by Hill’s Pet Nutrition and Dechra.

📍 Don’t miss out - spaces are limited! Sign up here: https://www.langfordvets.co.uk/events/interest-group-cpd-day/

13/08/2025

🎓 Academy August: Neurology Interest Group - Seizures, Epilepsy & More 🎓

The Neurology stream at our upcoming Interest Group CPD Day (September 10th) is all about practical approaches to seizures and epilepsy - one of the most common and challenging presentations in general practice.

🧠 Whether you're working towards a neurology certificate or want to strengthen your approach to neurological cases, this stream is packed with clinical insights and hands-on learning.

🩺 What’s on the agenda?

🔍 Approach to Abnormal Episodes - recognising and investigating the signs
⚡ Approach to Epilepsy - from diagnosis to long-term care
🚑 Emergency Seizure Management - fast, effective action in crisis situations
💊 Drug-Resistant Epileptics - how to manage the trickiest patients
🌿 Alternative Treatments for Epilepsy - options beyond conventional medications
🧪 Metabolic Causes of Seizures - not all seizures start in the brain
👶 Juvenile Epilepsy & Degenerative Disorders - special considerations for young or progressive patients

✨ We’re also excited to share that we’ve recently launched a dedicated Epilepsy Clinic, offering collaborative support and advanced care for pets with complex seizure disorders.

Join us for a full day of expert-led discussion, peer learning, and practical strategies to take back to your practice.

🧡 Proudly sponsored Hill’s Pet Nutrition and Dechra

📍 Secure your place for September 10th, sign up here: https://www.langfordvets.co.uk/events/interest-group-cpd-day/