Workshop Two: Mastering the essentials - aseptic techniques and catheter care in veterinary practice
Tracks
Workshops/Commercial Session - Courtyard Room 2
| Wednesday, March 19, 2025 |
| 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM |
| Courtyard Room 2 |
Overview
Rebecca Coventry and Anita Parkin
Speaker
Rebecca Coventry
VNCA
Workshop Two: Mastering the essentials - aseptic techniques and catheter care in veterinary practice
Abstract
Join us for a comprehensive exploration into the fundamental yet critical procedures we perform daily in veterinary practices, focusing on understanding and mastering aseptic techniques. This workshop, designed for veterinary nurses, delves into the rationale behind routine practices to enhance patient outcomes and prevent infections. Participants will gain hands-on experience correctly placing various catheters, securing methods, and maintenance to minimise infection risks. We will cover a range of catheters, including intravenous, arterial, and urinary catheters, tailored for both male and female patients. Enhance your practical skills and deepen your understanding of these essential veterinary practices to provide the best care for your patients.
Biography
Rebecca (Bec) Coventry (Dip VET, Cert IV VN, TAE, SBM) is an experienced veterinary nurse with extensive experience across general practice, emergency and critical care, and specialist veterinary medicine. She currently serves as the Director of the Skills Team at TAFE NSW, where she oversees Veterinary Nurse and Animal Science education, ensuring programs align with industry standards and effectively prepare students for their careers.
In addition to her role at TAFE, Bec maintains her clinical skills by working in general practice, conducting nurse consultations, and delivering team training programs. Her commitment to the profession is further demonstrated through her leadership roles with the Veterinary Nurses Council of Australia (VNCA), where she has served as President and continues contributing as a Director and Chair of the Membership Committee.
Beyond her professional endeavours, Bec is an active member of WIRES, participating in wildlife rescue and rehabilitation efforts. She also enjoys dog shows and sports with her dogs and relaxing with her cats.
Ms Anita Parkin
Veterinary Specialist Services
Workshop Two: Mastering the essentials - aseptic techniques and catheter care in veterinary practice
Biography
Anita has been a veterinary nurse for over 30 years. Working in a general practice for the first 10 years and joining Veterinary Specialist Services (VSS) in 2001. In 2017, VSS opened their 3rd practice to which Anita managed before moving into her current role of Employment Engagement Officer of all 4 for VSS’s sites.
Anita has kept her Australian qualifications current including her Certificate IV in Vet Nursing, Diploma in Surgery and ECC, and is an Accredited Vet Nurse and a Registered Vet Nurse through the Veterinary Nurses Council of Australia (VNCA).
Anita’s overseas qualifications include obtaining a Certified Veterinary Pain Practitioner (CVPP) in 2012 through the IVAPM (International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management) and Veterinary Technician Specialty in Anaesthesia and Analgesia in 2009 recertified 2015 and 2019 through the Academy of Veterinary Technicians in Anesthesia and Analgesia (AVTAA). She is also the proud recipient of the Steve Haskin’s scholarship award in 2018, and the Vet Nurse of the Year through the VNCA 2022 and the Earl Rippie scholarship award in 2024.
Currently Anita is the President of the AVTAA, is on the VNCA’s board of directors and is also on the VSS conference committee, CPD committee (VNCA), conference committee (VNCA), exam committee (AVTAA) and the is the Chair of the National Industry Advisory Group (NIAG).
In Anita’s spare time, she likes to relax on the couch with her fur babies.
