Fluid Therapy & Septic Peritonitis

Join us for an exclusive, clinically focused seminar designed specifically for veterinarians and veterinary nurses, proudly presented by Animal Emergency Service (AES) and Veterinary Specialist Services (VSS).

This is your opportunity to strengthen your emergency and critical care capabilities through two highly practical, case-based presentations delivered by experienced specialists in the field.

Featuring Dr Geoffrey Dodds and Dr Cormac O’Brolchain, this seminar is tailored to support clinicians working across general practice, emergency, and surgical settings. You’ll walk away with actionable knowledge and greater confidence in managing some of the most challenging and high-pressure cases in veterinary medicine.

Dr. Geoffrey Dodds BVSc MANZCVS

Fluid therapy is one of the most fundamental — and often most complex — aspects of emergency care. In this practical session, Dr Dodds breaks it down into a clear, step-by-step approach you can apply in real time.

Covering assessment of perfusion and hydration, fluid selection, rate calculations, and ongoing monitoring, this talk uses real-world scenarios such as haemabdomen, hypoproteinaemia, cardiac compromise, and perioperative hypotension to bring concepts to life. With a strong emphasis on current physiology and evidence-based decision-making, you’ll gain confidence in tailoring fluid therapy to each patient at the bedside.

Dr Cormac O’Brolchain – MVB FANZCVS Specialist Small Animal Surgeon
Dr Jason Wang – BVSc (Hons) Senior Surgery Intern

This session provides a practical and accessible overview of septic peritonitis in small animals — one of the most critical abdominal emergencies encountered in practice.

Focusing on real-world application, the presentation will guide attendees through early recognition, patient stabilisation, and key surgical considerations. Designed for both veterinarians and veterinary nurses, this talk aims to build confidence in clinical decision-making and improve outcomes in these high-risk cases.

• Enhance your emergency and critical care skillset
• Learn practical, case-based approaches you can apply immediately
• Gain insights from experienced ECC and surgical clinicians
• Build confidence in managing complex, high-pressure cases
• Connect with peers across general practice, emergency, and specialty settings

Dr Geoff Dodds BVSX (Hons), MANZCVS

Hospital Veterinary Director
Dr Geoff Dodds graduated from the University of Queensland in 2014 and has dedicated his career to Emergency and Critical Care. After completing internships at Veterinary Specialist Services and Animal Emergency Service, he achieved Membership (MANZCVS) in ECC in 2018.

Dr Dodds is currently Hospital Director at AES Jindalee, where he provides clinical leadership while mentoring veterinarians and supporting the delivery of high-quality emergency care.

Dr Cormac O’Brolchain MVB FANZCVS

Specialist Small Animal Surgeon
Cormac graduated with a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine from University College Dublin in 2014. After several years in mixed practice across New South Wales and New Zealand, he completed a surgical internship at Melbourne Veterinary Specialist Centre and achieved ANZCVS Membership in Small Animal Surgery in 2018. He later completed a residency with Veterinary Specialist Services and attained his Fellowship in 2024. He now works as one of VSS Jindalee’s Surgery Specialists.

Dr Jason Wang – BVSc (Hons)

Senior Surgery Intern

Jason Wang is one of Veterinary Specialist Services Senior Surgical Interns. He holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Animal Science and has experience in veterinary nursing and small animal surgery, with a strong foundation in patient care and diagnostics. He works closely with our specialists at the Jindalee hospital, further developing his surgical skills.

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