Emergency Tracheostomy Placement | Reignite Your Passion

Join us for an exclusive event tailored specifically for veterinarians and veterinary nurses, proudly hosted by Animal Emergency Service (AES) and Veterinary Specialist Services (VSS).

This event features speaker Dr Abbie Tipler from VSS and Dr Louise Barbesgaard from AES.

Don’t miss this opportunity to sharpen your clinical emergency skills and strengthen your mental resilience with two essential training sessions designed to equip you for the toughest moments in veterinary practice,

Emergency Tracheostomy Placement

When the airway is blocked, every second matters. This seminar is designed for veterinary professionals who want to build confidence and competence in performing emergency tracheostomies. We'll break down the indications, techniques, equipment, and aftercare involved in managing upper airway obstruction.

Reignite Your Passion: Building Mental Resilience in Veterinary Medicine

Veterinary Medicine is a calling-but even the most dedicated professionals can feel the weight of compassion fatigue, burnout, and emotional strain. Join us for an empowering seminar designed to help you strengthen your mental resilience, reconnect with your purpose, and rediscover the joy in your career.

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Our Speakers

Dr Abbie Tipler - VSS
ATCL BVSc MANZCVS FANZCVS (Surgery)
Small Animal Surgery

Dr Abbie Tipler is a Small Animal Surgical Specialist at Veterinary Specialist Services Jindalee, with special interests in orthopaedics, spinal surgery, and brachycephalic care. She founded the VSS Jindalee Brachycephalic Care Unit in 2024 and is passionate about improving outcomes for these complex cases. Abbie has a strong commitment to supporting the referring veterinary community and enjoys sharing her surgical knowledge. She is proud to take part in VSS's Specialist Scrub-In initiative, where VSS surgeons visit local clinics to scrub in and assist with procedures. This program is one of the ways VSS aims gives back to the veterinary community, and Abbie is honoured to be involved.

Dr Louise Barbesgaard - AES

Dr Louise graduated from University of Copenhagen, Denmark in 2009 and started her career as an equine vet prior to discovering a passion for small animal emergency and critical care. She has had a broad international exposure including the US, UK and Middle East before settling in Queensland with her husband.

Dr Louise is a now a Senior ECC Vet at AES Jindalee and has a great desire to continue to build her expertise in the ECC field. Next year, she intends to commence her studies for the ECC Membership exams.

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