Chemotherapy in pets - what are the ethical and practical considerations, and which patients can it help?
A discussion about chemotherapy use in pets, common cancers that may benefit from chemotherapy, the risks involved, and what we’re trying to achieve with them. Finishing with a brief review of lymphoma in dogs.
Wednesday 19 October 2022
Drinks & nibbles at 7.30pm | Talk begins at 8pm
NZ Dental Association Rooms,195 Main Highway, Ellerslie South, Auckland 1051 or online via zoom
Host
The event is co-hosted with the Australian New
Zealand College of Veterinary scientists NZ Network (ANZCVS NZ Network) and are
delighted to offer the free live zoom link to all Auckland net work members.
This is a great opportunity to bring together ANZCVS members and NZVA members
at a valuable CPD event.
Speaker
Patrick Smith
Patrick graduated from Murdoch University in Western Australia in 2014. He completed an internship in Auckland in 2015 before moving to the UK for further training. He completed a combined residency and Masters in Small Animal Oncology at the University of Glasgow from 2017-2021. After passing his specialist exams in 2021 he moved back to Auckland with his kiwi wife, Diana, and their Glaswegian street cat, Teddy.
Patrick has a particular focus on maximising quality of life in pets with cancer. He completed a Masters in canine lymphoma subtyping and has a keen interest in diagnosing and managing lymphoma in cats and dogs. Outside of work Patrick enjoys hiking and exploring everything New Zealand has to offer.
Cost
NZVA members: Complimentary as part of your membership
Non-members: $20
Contact
Host
The event is co-hosted with the Australian New
Zealand College of Veterinary scientists NZ Network (ANZCVS NZ Network) and are
delighted to offer the free live zoom link to all Auckland net work members.
This is a great opportunity to bring together ANZCVS members and NZVA members
at a valuable CPD event.
Speaker
Patrick Smith
Patrick graduated from Murdoch University in Western Australia in 2014. He completed an internship in Auckland in 2015 before moving to the UK for further training. He completed a combined residency and Masters in Small Animal Oncology at the University of Glasgow from 2017-2021. After passing his specialist exams in 2021 he moved back to Auckland with his kiwi wife, Diana, and their Glaswegian street cat, Teddy.
Patrick has a particular focus on maximising quality of life in pets with cancer. He completed a Masters in canine lymphoma subtyping and has a keen interest in diagnosing and managing lymphoma in cats and dogs. Outside of work Patrick enjoys hiking and exploring everything New Zealand has to offer.
Cost
NZVA members: Complimentary as part of your membership
Non-members: $20
Contact
Liz Earl
P 04 831 1600
E liz.earl@vets.org.nz