Submitted by J. Hudson on Fri, 15/08/2025 - 11:26
The Queen’s Veterinary School Hospital (QVSH), is proud to announce the official launch of its Neuromuscular Disease Clinic - a pioneering service dedicated to diagnosing and treating animals suffering from weakness, tremors, fatigue, and other neuromuscular conditions.
To mark the launch, the QVSH will host a special Continuing Professional Development (CPD) evening for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses on Thursday 9 October 2025 at 6:30 PM at the Department of Veterinary Medicine, Cambridge.
The event will feature two in-depth talks from the hospital’s expert neurology team:
Muscle Fatigue & Collapse – From hypokalaemia to myasthenia gravis: causes of weakness & exercise intolerance (Talk delivered by, An Vanhaesebrouck – European Specialist in Veterinary Neurology)
Tremors, Shakes, Cramps & Twitches – Understanding involuntary movements & their underlying conditions (Talk delivered by, Sam Khan – Senior Clinical Training Scholar)
Each attendee will receive CPD points and a certificate of attendance. The £50 registration fee supports Camvet, the hospital charity funding ground-breaking research to improve veterinary treatment. A 50% discount of the fee is available for students.
To book your place – fill out this form
The venue offers easy access from the M11 and central Cambridge, free parking, and complimentary pizza and soft drinks provided by event sponsor Chase De Vere.
An Vanhaesebrouck, European Specialist in Veterinary Neurology at the QVSH said, “This clinic will provide vital diagnostic expertise for complex cases of muscle weakness, collapse, and involuntary movements in pets. The CPD evening is not only a learning opportunity but also a great way to launch of our new service to referring vets and their patients.”
