About the Course

In this second instalment, Dr Sonya Miles BVSc CertAVP(ZM) CertAqV MRCVS expands on the practical aspects of anaesthetic management in exotic species. Building on foundational principles, this session explores maintenance anaesthesia, ventilation strategies, advanced monitoring, thermal support, and safe recovery techniques. Delegates will develop an understanding of species-appropriate anaesthetic depth assessment, airway management challenges, and common complications. The lecture also discusses pain recognition in prey species, fluid therapy, nutritional support, and the role of equipment such as incubators in achieving optimal outcomes. This session equips clinicians with the applied skills required to safely manage the entire anaesthetic period in a wide range of exotic taxa. This is a 30-minute RACE approved course for 0.5 CE Credits.

Meet Your Instructor- Dr Sonya Miles BVSc CertAVP(ZM) CertAqV MRCVS

Dr. Sonya Miles, BVSc CertAVP(ZM) CertAqV MRCVS, is a highly experienced veterinary surgeon specializing in exotic and aquatic species medicine. She is a Recognised Advanced Practitioner in Zoological Medicine and a WAVMA Certified Aquatic Veterinarian, with over a decade of clinical, leadership, and teaching experience. Dr. Miles currently leads the exotic department at Highcroft Exotics in the UK and is the founder of Just Exotics, an international CPD platform delivering advanced education in exotic and aquatic veterinary care. She regularly lectures for national and international organizations and is actively involved in professional development through the British Veterinary Zoological Society. Her work focuses on evidence-based, welfare-driven care and practical clinical teaching that supports veterinary teams working with non-traditional species.

Course Curriculum

1 Chapter · 3 Lessons

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    Anesthesia of Exotic Animals: Part 2

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      Anesthesia of Exotic Animals: Part 2

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      Anesthesia of Exotic Animals: Part 2 Quiz

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      CE Certificate

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