12 Nov 2026 - 13 Nov 2026

Equine anaesthesia and analgesia - basic and advanced techniques

Develop the practical skills and clinical insight needed to deliver safer, more effective equine anaesthesia across a wide range of cases.

Equine anaesthesia - course programme

Course dates

12 Nov 2026 09:00 - 13 Nov 2026 17:00

British Racing School, Snailwell Road, , Newmarket,CB8 7NU

This course is approved by the AVA, allowing AVA members to attend for the BEVA member rate

Become a certified master in equine anaesthesia

Mastering equine anaesthesia is essential for delivering safe, high-quality care in a modern equine hospital and this two-day, practice-focused course is designed to help you do exactly that.

Across a blend of lectures, interactive case discussions, workshops and seminars, you’ll explore the full spectrum of equine anaesthesia and perioperative management. From foundational principles to the most challenging and high-stakes scenarios, this course equips you with the confidence and clinical insight needed to optimise patient outcomes.

You can choose to attend either day individually or book both days together for the most comprehensive learning experience.

Day 1: The essentials

Build strong foundations in equine anaesthesia with a focus on:

• Pre-anaesthetic preparation
• Anaesthesia monitoring
• Understanding and reducing anaesthesia-related morbidities and mortalities
 

Day 2: Advanced techniques and critical challenges

Deep-dive into complex and high-risk anaesthesia scenarios, including:

• Dystocia cases
• Foals and neonates
• Pain management strategies
• Intensive care considerations

Why attend?

• Hands-on practical learning: Experience a powerful blend of lectures, workshop, seminars and case-based discussions to sharpen your theoretical knowledge and real-world clinical decision-making
• Master essential anaesthesia skills: Strengthen your competency in equine anaesthesia as we cover preparation, monitoring and recognition of peri-anaesthetic risks, morbidities and mortalities.
• Tackle advanced and high risk scenarios: Gain confidence handling complex cases such as dystocias, foals, colic, fractures and intensive care patients
• Elevate your use of equipment: Learn to operate anaesthetic machines, ventilators and monitoring equipment so you can respond quickly to changes during procedures

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for vets at any stage of their career who work within the hospital environment, as well as anyone wanting to refresh or strengthen their anaesthetic skills or enhance their understanding of equine pain management, intensive care or anaesthetic decision-making.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course you will...

• Identification of patient- and procedure-specific consideration for equine anaesthesia and standing procedures in a hospital setting
• Operation of anaesthesia equipment (monitors, anaesthesia machine, ventilator)
• Interpretation of perianaesthetic parameters and selection of appropriate treatment
• Recognition of perianaesthetic complications
• Administration of intensive care in the perianaesthetic setting (e.g. NICU, bleeding patient)
• Assessment and considerations for perioperative pain management
• Outline considerations and preparation for challenging anaesthestic cases (e.g. foals, dystocias, colic, fractures)

Our speakers

• Course Organiser: Claudia Gittel DrMedVet DipECVAA MRCVS
• Course Organiser: Miguel Gozalo- Marcilla DVM PhD Dip ECVAA MECVS
• Course Organiser: Kerry Woodhouse BVSc CertVA Dip ACVAA MRCVS
• Emily Floyd BVSc DipACVIM CertAVP(VD) MRCVS
• Janny de Grauw DVM, PhD, MRCVS, Dipl.ECVAA
• Kate Loomes BVSc CertAVP(EP) CertAVP (VA) DipECVAA CertAVP(EM) MRCVS
• Kate White PhD MA VetMB DVA DipECVAA FRCVS
• Luis Louro CertAVP(EL) FHEA PGCertVPS CertAVP(VA) DipECVAA MRCVS
• Polly Taylor MA VetMB PhD DVA DipECVAA MRCA FRCVS
• Tim Barnett BSc(Hons), BVM&S, MSc, CertAVP, DipECVS, DipEVDC-Eq, MRCVS



Course prices

• BEVA member: £345 for one day
• BEVA member: £650 for both days
• Non member: £690 for one day
• Non member: £1300 for both days
• AVA members can benefit from joining this course at BEVA member price, please call or email us to book your place



AVA approved

   




Course sponsor

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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

• You must have appropriate liability and professional indemnity insurance to attend BEVA courses.
• You must bring appropriate, clean safety wear (for example coveralls, hard hats and boots) to courses that involve practical sessions. When relevant an equipment list will be provided to you via your course page.
• At the point of booking you self-certify that you are suitably qualified to attend the course and qualified to undertake the procedures being taught. If you are in training for such a qualification BEVA must be made aware of your training status at the time of booking.
• Photography and videography may take place during the event. All photographs may be used by BEVA in the future. Please inform the course organiser if you do not wish to be included in photography. All images become the property of BEVA.
• Unless you actively specify otherwise, we may share your contact details with course organisers and sponsors.
• To protect the security of the BEVA Online Learning platform, attendees should not share login credentials. Every attendee will receive their own login credentials.
• BEVA is not responsible for errors made in providing your email address. You should contact events@beva.org.uk if you are concerned an error has been made.