Neutering is a common procedure in small exotic mammals, but differences between species and surgical techniques can make these procedures challenging in practice. Understanding the appropriate approach to anaesthesia, analgesia, and surgical technique is essential for achieving the best outcome for each patient.
Join this CPD webinar – part of the BVA | In Practice webinar series – to review the most common techniques used for neutering small mammals. We'll discuss approaches to surgery in common small mammal species, the pros and cons of different techniques, and practical tips and tricks to help you avoid common mistakes.
The session will also explore the reasons for recommending neutering, including behavioural and pathological considerations, as well as the importance of multimodal analgesia and an appropriate approach to anaesthesia. There will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions and troubleshoot difficulties you may encounter when performing these procedures in practice.
What you'll learn
Join this session and leave with:
- an understanding of the approach to anaesthesia in small mammals
- an understanding of the importance of multimodal analgesia in these species
- greater confidence in choosing an appropriate surgical technique
- an understanding of the factors involved in selecting a surgical approach
- an understanding of the behavioural and pathological reasons for recommending small mammal neutering
- practical tips to help avoid common mistakes when performing neutering procedures.
Why attend?
If you're looking to build confidence in neutering small exotic mammals, this session will provide practical guidance on surgical techniques, patient management, and avoiding common pitfalls.
Whether you're preparing to perform a procedure, considering which technique to use, or troubleshooting difficulties in practice, you'll leave with practical tips and a clearer understanding of how to approach neutering in common small mammal species.
Further reading
Enhance your learning by reviewing 'Neutering techniques in small exotic mammals. Part 1: tips for the best outcome' and 'Neutering techniques in small exotic mammals. Part 2: surgical techniques' ahead of the session, In Practice articles by our speakers.
Meet the speakers
Dr Michaela Betts BVetMed PgCertVCP MRCVS
Michaela graduated from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) in 2018 and, since qualifying, has worked in first- and second-opinion exotic animal practice. She regularly writes for exotic animal hobbyist publications and presents lectures and case discussions for veterinary professionals and students. She is working as a researcher in rabbit heal that the RVC alongside locum clinical work
Dr Benjamin Kennedy BSc MSc BVetMed Mem.RES MRCVS
Benjamin is a small animal and exotic vet. He has an interest in invertebrate medicine and researches the application of clinical techniques in these species. He runs Invertivet Bearded Vets, a company specialising in veterinary care, telemedicine and research for invertebrate and exotic species
Dr Agata Witkowska BVM BVS BVMedSci CertAVP (ZooMed) PgC(Endo) AFHEA MRCVS WSAVA Certificate in Pain Management RCVS Recognized Advanced Practitioner in Zoological Medicine
Agata graduated from the University of Nottingham in 2015 with a passion for exotic animal medicine and has since worked in first-opinion and referral exotic practices across the UK. She is an experienced soft tissue and emergency surgeon.
