Total Ear Canal Ablation (TECA) - 01-JULY-2025

This one-day practical workshop is designed for vets working in practice who wish to learn or refine an approach to total ear canal ablation.

Lunch and refreshments provided.

This workshop is sponsored by Veterinary Instrumentation.

Course Description

 

This one-day practical workshop is designed for vets working in practice who wish to learn or refine an approach to total ear canal ablation. Management options and surgical considerations are covered in a morning of lectures, allowing practical skills to be practiced during the cadaver-based wetlab session in the afternoon under the close supervision of the course tutors.

 

 

Learning Outcomes:

 

• Develop an understanding of the pathophysiology of otitis externa and media and a logical and practical approach to medical and surgical management of these cases

 

• Revise the anatomy of the canine ear in the context of total ear canal ablation, with a view to optimising surgical results and minimising complications

 

• Understand the salient differences in anatomy of the feline ear, and how this impacts on surgical indications and approach

 

• Demonstrate the practical skills required to perform total ear canal ablation in practice

 

 

Speakers

 

Rachel Burrow BVetMed CertSAS CertVR DipECVS MRCVS

 

 

This workshop is suitable for vets in first opinion practice or those studying for an RCVS CertAVP in small animal surgery.