Fluid therapy may be the most commonly prescribed therapy in veterinary medicine, but it is rarely thought of as a drug. Different fluids are chosen for various reasons, and their use can have unintended consequences. Knowing what, why, and how to administer fluids is an essential skill for all veterinary professionals.
This lecture will discuss why fluid therapy may be prescribed for a patient and why certain types are preferable to others. It will also review the body's fluid compartments, specific disease processes, and how to monitor a patient undergoing fluid therapy.
Language: English
Recorded on March 11, 2026.
According to the continuing education regulations for veterinary assistants, this webinar is recognized with 1 continuing education hour and is credited by the Swiss Association of Veterinary Assistants (VSTPA) and the Swiss Society of Veterinarians (GST) as continuing education for veterinary assistants.
The recognition of continuing education hours is granted on the condition of successful completion of the knowledge assessment within the specified period and is valid from 11.03.2026 - 11.03.2027.
Speaker:
Courtney Scales, Registered Veterinary Nurse
Courtney has completed her Nurses Certificate in Anaesthesia and is starting the PgCert in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia through the University of Edinburgh this year.
Throughout her studies and career, she started Veterinary Anursethesia on various social media platforms to share anaesthesia tips with the veterinary community. She has written several articles for journals and enjoys speaking to Student Veterinary Nurses and Registered Veterinary Nurses on “all things anaesthesia”.
