Course Duration: 1.5 Days
User Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate*
Time: 9 am to 4:30 pm (Day 1)
8:00 am to 12:00 pm (grp. A) or 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm (grp. B)
Location: miEducation Training and Resource Centre, Guelph ON*
Upcoming Dates:
June 3-4, 2027
September 9-10, 2027
*note: due to the nature of the subject matter, the didactic and hands-on portions of this course are taking place in two different locations. For the safety and comfort of the animals involved, the hands-on lessons on Day 2 will be taught at a local emergency care clinic. Participants will complete their lessons in two groups: morning (group A) and afternoon (group B).
About this Surgical Workshop:
Minimally invasive surgery has rapidly gained popularity in veterinary medicine! Join us for an intensive two-day course designed to elevate your veterinary practice with skills to perform Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic Ovariectomy (LOVE). This course will focus on learning basic laparoscopic instrumentation to perform a laparoscopic ovariectomy on live animals.
What You Will Learn:
• Benefits of Minimally Invasive Surgery: Understand the numerous advantages, including reduced recovery times and improved patient outcomes.
• Laparoscopic Instrumentation: Familiarize yourself with state-of-the-art equipment and its applications.
• Laparoscopic Ovariectomy (OVE) Overview: Gain comprehensive insights into the LOVE technique.
• Anesthesia for Laparoscopy: Learn valuable lessons about performing anaesthesia for laparoscopy
• Practical Integration: Receive expert advice on seamlessly incorporating these techniques into your hospital setting.
• Additional Laparoscopic Procedures: Gain insight into additional laparoscopic procedures you can perform in your clinic such as organ biopsy, cryptorchidectomy and gastropexy.
Why Attend?
• Expert Instruction: Benefit from personalized guidance and valuable pointers from experienced professionals in the field.
• Hands-On Learning: Gain confidence through practical, hands-on experience.
• Community Impact: Make a positive difference by performing sterilization procedures on dogs from the local humane society.
By the end of this course, you will be equipped with the practical skills and knowledge to successfully implement minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques in your veterinary practice, enhancing both your surgical repertoire and patient care standards.
Who should attend this workshop?
Any practicing clinician or DVM wanting to learn and master the LOVE technique in a real world setting, to bring efficient and increased optimal outcomes to their patients and clients lives.
Meet your instructors:
Dr. Ameet Singh
Dr Singh graduated from veterinary school at the Atlantic Veterinary College in Prince Edward Island, Canada in 2006 and subsequently completed a small animal internship and surgical residency at the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC), University of Guelph in 2010. He has remained at the OVC as a small animal surgeon and faculty member and is currently a Full Professor of Small Animal Surgery in the Department of Clinical Studies, University of Guelph. Dr Singh has provided training laboratories and lectured throughout North America, Europe and Asia.
Dr. Andrea Sanchez
Andrea Sanchez earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree at the University of Murcia, Spain. She completed both a residency in Anesthesia and a Doctor of Veterinary Science degree at OVC in 2016 and became an ACVAA Diplomate. From 2016 to 2017, she was a veterinary anesthesiologist specialist working at several private practices in Ontario. She returned to OVC in 2017 and is currently an Anesthesiology Associate Professor as well as the Anesthesia Clinical Service Chief
Research Interests
- Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamics
- Anesthesia/analgesia in domestic and exotic species
- Cardiorespiratory effects of anesthetic drugs and sympathomimetics
- Oral sedatives
- One lung ventilation
Selected Publications
Sanchez A, Valverde A, Sinclair M, Mosley C, Singh A, Mutsaers AJ, Hanna B, Gu Y, Johnson R. The pharmacokinetics of DPH after the administration of a single intravenous or intramuscular dose in healthy dogs. J Vet Pharmacol Ther. 2016 Oct;39(5):452-9.
Sanchez A, Valverde A, Sinclair M, Mosley C, Singh A, Mutsaers AJ, Hanna B, Johnson R, Gu Y, Beaudoin-Kimble M. Antihistaminic and cardiorespiratory effects of diphenhydramine hydrochloride in anesthetized dogs undergoing excision of mast cell tumors. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2017 Oct 1;251(7):804-813.
Zaheer OA, Sanchez A, Beaufrère H. Minimum anesthetic concentration of isoflurane and sparing effect of midazolam in Quaker parrots (Myiopsitta monachus). Vet Anaesth Analg. 2020 May;47(3):341-346
Uccello O, Sanchez A, Valverde A, Beaufrère H. Cardiovascular effects of increasing dosages of norepinephrine in healthy isoflurane-anesthetized New Zealand White rabbits. Vet Anaesth Analg. 2020 Nov;47(6):781-788.
Tucker LE, Sanchez A, Valverde A, Blois S, Uccello O, Rutherford A, Monteith G, Reinhart JM, Keating S, Gu Y, Johnson R. Pharmacokinetic, sedative, and physiological effects of oral compounded formulations of trazodone alone or in combination with gabapentin in male cats. J Vet Pharmacol Ther 2023 Sep;46(5):300-310
Frequently Asked Questions:
What to know, where to stay, and what to bring once you’ve signed up for a course or workshop with miEducation…
We urge all of our attendees coming for one or more days to Guelph to book their stay at the Stone Road Delta Inn and Conference. Enjoy a convenient, comfortable stay at the miEducation Corporate Rate. Please see our Amenities page under the Contact tab for more information and to reserve your room.
Most of our workshops and multi-day courses begin at approximately 8:30 or 9:00 am. Expect each day of wet-labs to end at around 3:30 or 4 pm. A full course agenda is always sent a week or two ahead of your course date. If you don’t receive one, please email us!
If you don’t wish to rent a car from the airport, Uber, Lyft (ride share apps) and good old fashioned airport taxis are readily available once you land. If you opt for Red Car Service, this must be booked directly a head of time. Once in Guelph, transportation via ride share apps, taxis or public transit are good options. Our facility is easily accessible by Hwy 6 and is a short drive up from highway 401.
Yes, there will be light breakfast foods such as muffins, pastries, fresh fruit salad and yoghurt available when you arrive in the morning for your course. included in your course fees are lunches, served buffet style, during your time in the classroom. This will range from hot meals to sandwiches and wraps. If you have any special dietary requests due to allergies, lifestlye or religious observances, please let us know via email ahead of time. We are happy, and able to, accomodate
What should you bring with you to an miEducation course or workshop? Just yourself and an eagerness to learn! We provide course material, booklets and pens for note taking. If student material is in electronic format, you will recieve it via email 24 hrs prior to the course. With downloaded material, you also recommend bringing your laptop, or tablet to follow along with. All information on course material and information is sent out in emails – if you do not see an info email from us, please let us know.
During the wet labs, wear what you are most comfortable working in. Crocs, clogs or comfortable footwear are a good idea! Scrubs are fine during ultrasound labs, but not necessary due to the nature of the scan labs. If you are attending a surgical or dental course, scrubs are definitely a good idea. We also provide gowns, gloves and masks as needed.
Most miEducation courses and workshops offered at the training facility have been approved by RACE and OAVT. You will receive a personalized CE certificate before you leave at the end of the course.
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