New world camelids, most notably llamas and alpacas, have seen a surge in popularity as pets in recent years. With this surge in popularity, their presence in the veterinary landscape continues to grow, as does the need for veterinary professionals to have a good understanding of their unique preventive health needs, behaviour, and common diseases.

This presentation, curated specifically for veterinary nurses/technicians, aims to provide attendees with an overview of camelid behaviour, handling/restraint, clinical examination, and preventative health procedures that they can take back to their clinics to share with their colleagues.

With the continued veterinary shortage, there is a unique opportunity for trained veterinary nurses and technicians to play a significant role in the management of these animals particularly in the preventative health space and this presentation aims to remove the apprehension around managing these patients in general practice by giving attendees the foundational knowledge and inspiration to get started.