Join Amelia Sherwood, Julian Hoad and Sam Lane for an engaging session tackling three tricky wound cases, where they will delve into various considerations - from the initial approach to wound management, to ongoing care and closure options.

Case 1 - Mast Cell Tumour

Patient Signalment
Age: 10y
Breed: Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Sex: MN

Initial Presentation: 6 days post MCT removal

Case 2 - Road Traffic Accident

Patient Signalment
Age: 11y
Breed: Whippet
Sex: FN

Initial Presentation: Significant contamination levels from gravel

Case 3 - Serious Dog Bite

Patient Signalment
Age: 12y
Breed: Jack Russell Terrier
Sex: MN

Initial Presentation: Post WBP

Julian Hoad

BSc(Hons) BVetMed HonMBVNA MRCVS

• Veterinary Surgeon who qualified in 1996
• Served as a partner, owner, and clinical director at Crossways Vets in West Sussex for 17 years
• Currently serving as BSAVA President 2024/25
• Strong interest in Surgery

Sam Lane

BVSc BSAVA PGCertSAS MRCVS RCVS

• Graduated from the University of Bristol in 2008
• Completed internship in anaesthesia and pain management
• Awarded RCVS Advanced Practitioner status in Small Animal Surgery in 2016
• Active member of AVSTS, contributing to discussions and developments in veterinary soft tissue surgery.

Amelia Sherwood

RVN NCert (Anaesth)

• Began her nursing career in 2008
• Spent many years in leadership positions within primary care practices
• Amelia has taught wound management to veterinary teams for 10+ years
• Now runs a consultancy business “Tissue Viability Vet Nurse” and works as Education Manager for Elearning.Vet