This webinar provides a comprehensive guide to ear cytology, tailored specifically for veterinary nurses. It covers the fundamental principles, practical techniques, and clinical significance of ear cytology in small animal practice.
Objectives:
• To understand the anatomy and physiology of the canine and feline ear canal
• To recognise the indications for performing ear cytology
• To learn practical sampling techniques and slide preparation
• To identify common microorganisms and cells observed in ear cytology
• To interpret cytology findings for effective clinical decision-making
By the end of this webinar, veterinary nurses will be equipped with the essential knowledge and confidence to perform ear cytology, interpret findings accurately, and play an integral role in the management of otic diseases in clinical practice.
Language: English
Recorded April 15, 2026.
An application for educational hours was submitted to the GST.
Speaker:
Matthew Garland
BSc RSciTech SAC DIP Cert Nat Sci VN MRSB
Matthew Garland is a Laboratory director and veterinary laboratory manager with over 20 years’ experience in the veterinary field.
Matthew is passionate about all things laboratory and has a keen interest in QA/QC and haematology. Matthew has also contributed to several published research projects. Holding a degree in chemistry and molecular biology he is a qualified Veterinary Nurse, a registered Science technician with the Royal society of biology (RSB) and holds various post graduate certificates.
Currently working for VPG (The veterinary Pathology group) he also enjoys his time as a lecturer teaching student veterinary nurses the laboratory skill. Matthew also delivers regular CPD and has also been lucky to present at all the major UK congresses (BSAVA, BVNA and LVS) as well as having several articles published on veterinary haematology and clinical biochemistry.
Being passionate about team development and the development of others Matthew sits on the registers assessors board of the RSB and is also a judge for the RSB biology apprentice of the year.
