Essential skills for veterinary graduates

Meet your instructor Dr. Michal Kyllar-Eriksen (univ. prof., doc., MVDr., Ph.D., MRCVS). Michal is an experienced veterinary surgeon and educator dedicated to helping you build practical skills and clinical confidence.

Learn a structured approach to clinical examination, from preparation and history taking to guiding owners through findings and forming differential diagnoses.

Develop a reliable consultation routine that strengthens communication, improves information accuracy, and leads smoothly into diagnostics.

Learn how to perform a complete nose to tail examination using a clear, systematic structure that builds confidence in daily clinical work.

Learn how to perform a complete nose to tail examination in cats using a clear, structured approach that improves inspection, palpation, and auscultation in daily practice.

Gain a clear understanding of core venipuncture principles, from patient handling to safe and efficient sampling in real clinical conditions.

Confident sampling begins with choosing the correct vein and preparing instruments properly, from site clipping to needle selection.

Follow a structured syringe technique that improves jugular sampling through correct restraint, landmark identification, and aseptic preparation.

Learn how to collect a blood sample from the cephalic vein using the syringe technique. This session demonstrates vein raising, site preparation, needle placement, and safe sample collection.

Confident jugular venipuncture relies on proper site preparation, clear vein visualisation, and accurate needle placement for safe and efficient sampling.

Get a clear introduction to common IV access points and the reasoning behind vein selection, preparing you for confident catheter placement.

Proper preparation of instruments and site is the foundation for smooth IV catheter placement, ensuring safety and stability before the procedure begins.

Learn how to place a cephalic IV catheter using an assisted technique with proper preparation, vein raising, insertion, and secure fixation.

Learn how to place an IV catheter in the lateral saphenous vein when forelimb access is not possible, including vein localisation, preparation, and troubleshooting.

Get a clear approach to lateral saphenous catheter placement with correct preparation, vein visualisation, careful insertion, and steps if access fails.

Learn the key principles of urinary catheter placement in dogs and cats, including the main differences between male and female techniques.

Learn how to prepare the essential instruments and materials for urinary catheter placement in male and female dogs, including antiseptic preparation and catheter selection.

Get a clear overview of Foley catheter placement in male dogs, including preparation and insertion technique.

Learn how to catheterise a female dog using the right catheter type, good lubrication, and careful manual guidance to locate the urethral opening safely.

Learn how to place a urinary catheter in a male dog by exposing the penis, lubricating well, advancing the catheter gently, and confirming correct placement.

Learn how to collect urine safely from the bladder using ultrasound guidance, including probe placement, bladder identification, and correct needle insertion.

Get a clear introduction to common bandaging techniques that form the basis of safe and effective application across different body regions.

Get a concise guide to head bandage application, including wrapping sequence, tension management, and adapting the technique for ear protection.

Improve your thoracic bandaging skills by working through stable torso wrapping, effective shoulder anchoring, and correct use of padding and elastic layers.

Learn how to apply a temporary abdominal bandage for short term compression and understand when to use it safely in clinical practice.

This session sharpens your ability to bandage a front leg effectively by guiding you through toe protection, structured wrapping, and proper tension control.

Learn how to apply a full hind leg bandage in a standing patient using safe wrapping, proper tension control, and techniques that prevent skin injury.