Wound Rounds: Bites, Burns and Beyond
Two Studio Sessions on Surgical Wound Care
Sign up to Julian Hoad's expert session on surgical wound closure techniques, and gain access to the upcoming wounds cases livestream - all for just £22!
Purchase NowLive Studio Session ┃ 25th August 2026, 8pm BST
Talk Summary
Amelia and Julian will explore three challenging wound cases through a relaxed, conversation-style discussion led by a veterinary surgeon and veterinary nurse duo. Using a dog bite injury, thermal burn and omentalisation case, the session will examine how collaborative decision-making influences wound healing outcomes and patient care.
The discussion will highlight the complementary roles of the veterinary surgeon and veterinary nurse in managing complex wounds. Amelia will focus on tissue viability principles, practical wound assessment and creating an optimal healing environment, including moisture balance, dressing selection and ongoing wound monitoring. Julian will explore the surgical considerations for each case, including reconstruction options, timing of closure and factors influencing surgical decision-making.
Together, the session will provide a holistic overview of wound management, encouraging delegates to consider both the biological and surgical aspects of healing alongside the professional responsibilities of the wider veterinary team. Through open discussion and real clinical examples, practical insights applicable to everyday practice will be shared.
Julian Hoad ┃ On-Demand Studio Session
Wound Closure Techniques; Avoiding Tension
Talk Summary
This session will explore the use of skin flaps for the reconstruction of large skin deficits in small animal patients, focusing on practical decision-making and surgical planning in wound closure. Through a series of clinical case examples, delegates will be guided through the indications, principles and application of three commonly used flap techniques: random pattern flaps, axial pedicle flaps and myocutaneous flaps.
The presentation will discuss factors influencing flap selection, including wound location, vascular supply, tissue availability and tension management, alongside patient considerations such as contamination, trauma severity and overall viability of surrounding tissue. Surgical planning, flap design, tissue handling and common complications will also be reviewed to support successful outcomes in reconstructive surgery.
By combining surgical principles with real clinical experiences, the session aims to provide delegates with a practical framework for approaching challenging wounds requiring advanced closure techniques. Attendees will gain greater confidence in selecting appropriate reconstructive options and understanding the advantages and limitations of different skin flap techniques in everyday veterinary practice.
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What You'll Learn
Meet the Speakers
Julian Hoad
BSc(Hons) BVetMed HonMBVNA MRCVS
Dr Julian Hoad is a Veterinary Surgeon who qualified in 1996 after earning a degree in Microbiology and Biochemistry. He has served as a partner, owner, and clinical director at Crossways Vets in West Sussex for 17 years. Julian has been a part of the BSAVA Education Committee, BSAVA PetSavers Grants Awarding Committee, and was lately part of the Publications Committee; he then joined the Presidential ladder two years ago as Junior Vice President, and is currently serving as 2024/25 President.
Julian has a strong interest in Ultrasonography and Surgery. Beyond his professional accomplishments, he enjoys Rock Climbing, Amateur Dramatics, and has a passion for languages, travel, Tapirs and baking.
Amelia Sherwood
RVN NCert (Anaesth)
Founder & Director, Tissue Viability Vet Nurse
Amelia began her nursing career in 2008 and spent many years in leadership positions within primary care practices and as an OSCE examiner and SQP assessor.
In more recent years, she diversified into non-clinical roles as a Territory Account Manager for a veterinary instrument supplier and as Regional Nursing Manager for a large corporate group supporting nursing teams across the South West. Over the past 10 years, Amelia has taught wound management and nurse utilisation to veterinary teams and had the pleasure of speaking on these subjects at various international events.
She now delivers In-house Wound Management Training and Education to veterinary teams, through her independent business “Tissue Viability Vet Nurse”.
