1-15 Lexington Rd, Underwood, QLD, AU, 4119
Saturday, 11th Oct 2025
Vet Students, Vets & New Grads
Free giveaways included, including our latest quick reference guides and the Cats 102 handbook
Cat Specialist Services (CSS)
You’ve covered the basics — now it’s time to go deeper. Cats 102: Diaphragm to Tail! is a free, vet-led seminar designed for students and new grads ready to build confidence in managing the common (and not-so-common) feline conditions you’ll face in general practice.
As a cat-only hospital, we’ve seen it all, and we’re here to pass on everything we’ve learned. From early diagnosis to clinical decision-making and hands-on interventions, this session takes you through the real-world challenges of feline medicine, internal disease, emergency response and more. You can expect practical insights, case-based discussion, and tips you’ll actually use.
This event is about making veterinary nursing life easier. You’ll learn the patterns to watch for, the pitfalls to avoid, and how to make smart, informed decisions when you’re in the consult room.
You’ll also hear about the latest developments in feline care so that you can bring fresh knowledge into your final-year placements, first role or long-term position. Everything is geared toward helping you feel more prepared, more capable and better supported as you work with the most amazing creatures – cats!
Time | Speaker | Topic |
9:15 – 10:00 | Rachel Korman | Liver disease in Cats |
10:00 – 10:45 | Rachel Korman | All you need to know about the kidneys |
11:15 – 12:00 | Wan-Ju Jao | Blocked cats |
12:00 – 12:45 | TBC | Managing the trauma cat |
13:30 – 14:15 | Nick Cleland | How to perform ex lap |
14:15 – 15:00 | David Cook | How to perform an orthopaedic exam |
15:30 – 16:15 | Alice Jukes | The Neurological cat |
16:15 – 17:00 | Alice Jukes | The cat’s gastrointestinal tract |
“Thank you for the wonderful day of all things cats. I am at the opposite end of my career compared with most attendees, but still like to keep in touch with new developments, even if I am just managing my two felines.” – Previous Participant
All attendees will receive our popular quick reference guides along with the new Cats 102 handbook, developed to support early-career vets in general practice.
This event is free, but tickets are essential for planning and capacity purposes. Don’t miss this opportunity to build your confidence, connect with mentors, and take your feline knowledge further — from diaphragm to tail.
Cats 102: Diaphragm to Tail!
Pet Owners
If you would like to talk about treatment for your cat, call us on 1300 228 377 or fill in the form.
In an emergency, please contact your local vet.
Vets and Nurses
To refer a patient or book a telehealth consultation please call us on 1300 228 377, book through the portal or fill in the form. For advice calls, please see the guidelines here.