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Course dates
25 Jun 2026 08:30 - 26 Jun 2026 16:30
The Donkey Sanctuary Veterinary Hospital, Brookfield Farm, , Honiton,EX14 9SU
Hands-on donkey skills every vet needs
Donkeys aren’t just small horses with big ears. This practical, hands-on course is designed to give vets the confidence, knowledge and skills to work safely and effectively with donkeys, whether in ambulatory practice, clinics, or hospitals.
On the course you’ll learn how to specifically diagnose, treat and manage donkeys. We’ll cover prescribing, taking and interpretation of blood samples, paring feet and handling donkeys.
This course combines lectures, demonstrations, and practical sessions to give you actionable skills you can use straight away.
Join us at the Donkey Sanctuary, the UK’s hub of donkey expertise, for a unique CPD experience that hasn’t been offered for a long time!
Who is this course for?
This course is perfect for vets who may encounter donkeys in practice and want practical, confidence-building skills. Suitable for all levels of experience, from those new to donkeys to more established professionals who want to refresh or expand their knowledge.
Programme highlights
- Donkey behaviour, handling, and moving techniques
- Drug doses, top-up timing, and metabolism differences compared with horse.
- Clinical procedures including taking bloods and nursing post-surgery.
- Hoof and foot care for donkeys.
- Body condition scoring and weight management strategies.
- Nutrition, common presenting problems, and top practical tips.
What you'll learn
By the end of this course you will:
- Understand the key differences between donkeys, and horses and ponies and what this means in clinical practice.
- Understand when and how to take bloods, and what to be aware of.
- Know differences in drug doses, metabolism and injection.
- Be confident in knowledge on donkey feet.
- Confidently body condition score a thin or obese donkey and be able to formulate a management plan to correct the weight.
- Know how to nurse donkeys in clinic or hospital situations, including where they have required surgery.
Our speakers
- Course organiser: Emily Buckley RVN
- Chris Platts
- Chelsey Owen MRCVS
- Ellie McGoldrick BVSc MRCVS
- Emma O'Hagan BVSc MRCVS
- Hannah Boocock BVMSci MRCVS
- Jamie Forest BVSc MRCVS
- Jo Cook BVSc CertAVP MRCVS
- Kayna Prescott
- Marta Ferrari PhD MRCVS
- Marie Rippingale Bsc (Hons), REVN, G-SQP, DipHE CVN, DipAVN (Equine), IQA
- Sara Blair-Salter
- Scarlett Hayward RVN
- Sophie Anderson MRCVS
- Vicky Grove BVSc MRCVS
Course prices
- Vet member: £595
- Vet non-member: £1190
Terms and conditions
By registering for this course, you agree to the following terms and conditions:
Payment and transfers
- All payments must be made in pound sterling. Your place on the course is not guaranteed until full payment has been made.
- Booked places can be transferred to another person free of charge if requested two weeks before the start of the course. If the transferee is not a BEVA member, they will be liable for the difference between the member and non-member rate. If a transfer is requested less than two weeks prior to the start date a 10% administration charge will apply.
- A full refund will be made, less a 10% administration charge, if cancellation is more than six weeks before the start of the course.
- A refund cannot be guaranteed if cancellation is less than six weeks before the start of the course. A full refund will be made if we are able to resell the place, less a 20% administration charge.
- In the unlikely event that we are required to cancel or postpone the course you can opt to receive a full refund or receive a CPD credit. The CPD credit is valid for one year from the date of issue and can be used on any BEVA CPD event.
Membership deals
- To be eligible for the BEVA member price you are required to be a BEVA member at the time of the course. If your membership expires before the course date you will be invoiced the difference.
- For all non-member bookings a 12-month digital BEVA membership is included in the course price and will be set up within five working days of receiving payment. If you cancel your place after the membership is set up any refund given will be minus the number of months membership you have already had. If you transfer your place the membership can be transferred at the same time, however the length of the membership will not be extended.
Programme
- Whilst the course programme is correct at time of print, BEVA reserves the right to change details of the event without notice. All best endeavours will be made to present the programme as publicised however alterations may occasionally be necessary due to circumstances beyond our control.
- You will receive 12 months access to course materials via the BEVA online learning platform. Recordings of live aspects of the course will be made available as soon as possible after the live date.
Registration, access and attendance
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