Fundamentals of Small Animal Veterinary Practice
What you'll learn
A structured foundation in small animal clinical practice — 6 modules across 4 weeks, 40 training hours (35 theory · 5 practical).
Who it's for
- New graduates entering small animal practice
- Veterinarians with limited clinical exposure
- Veterinarians seeking structured foundation training (0–2 years' experience)
Course objectives
- Understand clinic workflow & patient handling basics
- Apply preventive care in daily practice
- Recognize clinical signs & build differential-diagnosis lists
- Perform basic in-house lab procedures
- Manage common emergency cases
- Prescribe key medications safely
By the end you'll be able to
- Conduct structured consultations
- Communicate effectively with pet owners
- Perform safe restraint & basic procedures
- Use diagnostics to support clinical decisions
- Apply basic treatment plans
Meet the Instructors
Cairo University faculty leading the program.
Dr. AbdelRahman Mostafa Mahmoud
BVSc, MVSc, PhD — Lecturer of Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine and Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University.
Dr. Ahmed Hesham
BVSc & Diploma, Cairo University — Veterinary Surgeon & Anaesthesia Practitioner.
Dr. Mohamed Elfikky
BVSc — Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon. GpCert (SAS) Candidate (ISVPS), NEB-CVMA Candidate, BCSE Certified.
Dr. Mohamed Elsaied
BVSc, MVSc, PhD — Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine and Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University.
Course curriculum
Six modules covering the full clinical foundation — from clinic workflow to emergency management and assessment.
- Clinic structure (reception, exam rooms, treatment area, surgery suite) and patient flow from check-in to discharge
- Roles and responsibilities of the veterinary team (vet, technician, assistant, receptionist)
- Low-stress handling techniques; correct use of restraint tools and muzzles
- Veterinary medical ethics, client communication, accurate medical records (health certificate, rabies titre, passport, welcome & follow-up sheets)
- Introduction to automated veterinary tools
Interactive agenda
Eight sessions across four weekends in May 2026. Save any session to your calendar, or download the full schedule.
All times are local (Cairo, GMT+2). Exact times TBC.