Feline Pelvic Trauma [June 2026 | Park City Campus]
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Course Summary
This advanced one-day course is designed for experienced small animal orthopaedic surgeons seeking to enhance their knowledge and technical skills in the management of feline pelvic trauma.
The course covers assessment, diagnosis, surgical planning, and fixation strategies for common feline pelvic injuries, including sacroiliac luxations, ilial fractures, and acetabular fractures. Teaching is delivered through didactic lectures, case-based discussions, and dry-lab and wet-lab practical sessions, with an emphasis on clinical decision-making and complication management.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Perform a comprehensive pre-operative assessment of cats presenting with pelvic injuries.
- Optimise diagnostic imaging and surgical planning for complex feline pelvic trauma cases.
- Apply refined surgical techniques for repair of sacroiliac separation, ilial fractures, and acetabular fractures.
- Identify, prevent, and manage common post-operative complications.
- Integrate current best-practice principles into daily clinical decision-making for feline trauma cases.
Brian Beale
DVM, DACVS, ACVS Founding Fellow (Minimally-Invasive Surgery)
H-Town Veterinary Specialists
Dr. Beale’s passion is education. He has spent a large portion of his career teaching in hands-on surgery labs and speaking at large conferences. Dr. Beale co-authored Small Animal Arthroscopy, an industry defining textbook on orthopedics. He has written many other published articles and book chapters on specialized care.
Dr. Beale received his DVM & completed his residency at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. After his board certification he joined Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists in 1992 and practiced there until 2019. In 2020, Dr. Beale founded Beale's Best and Bark City Veterinary Specialists.
Dr. Beale costarred on NetGeoWILD’s hit series, Animal ER, and he even hosted his own radio show, Your Pet’s Health, which aired on Houston KTRH 740.
Javier Avendano
DVM, DACVS-SA
H-Town Veterinary Specialists
Dr. Javier Avendano brings a remarkable expertise and a passion for orthopedic surgery to H-Town Veterinary Specialists, a specialty practice in Houston, TX. Born in Santiago, Chile, and raised in Plymouth, Minnesota, Dr. Avendano's blend of surgical expertise, compassion, and love for animals makes him a valuable addition to the veterinary community. While Dr. Avendano enjoys all aspects of surgery, his professional expertise lies in orthopedic procedures.
After earning his bachelor's degree in Biology, Society, and Environment from the University of Minnesota, Dr. Avendano pursued his veterinary education at St. George's University School of Veterinary Medicine in Grenada, West Indies. His dedication to surgical excellence led him to complete a rotating internship at Mississippi State University followed by a surgical internship at VCA Hollywood in Florida. Dr. Avendano then undertook his surgical residency at Veterinary Surgical Centers in northern Virginia, culminating in his board certification in 2024.
| 8:00am | Registration and Welcome |
| 8:30am | Pelvic Trauma in Cats (Lecture) |
| 9:15am | Pre-operative Assessment and Surgical Planning (Small Group Discussion) |
| 9:45am | Pre-operative Assessment and Surgical Planning (Class Discussion) |
| 10:15am | Refreshment Break |
| 11:30am | Surgical Techniques (Dry Lab Session) |
| 12:30pm | Lunch Break |
| 1:00pm | Surgical Technique: Iliac Fractures (Demonstration) |
| 1:30pm | Surgical Technique: Iliac Fractures (Laboratory 1) |
| 2:30pm | Surgical Technique: Acetabular Fractures (Demonstration) |
| 3:00pm | Surgical Technique: Acetabular Fractures (Laboratory 2) |
| 3:30pm | Refreshment Break |
| 4:00pm | Surgical Technique: SI Luxation (Demonstration) |
| 4:30pm | Surgical Technique: SI Luxation (Laboratory 3) |
| 5:30pm | Surgical Techniques (Discussion) |
| 6:00pm | Post-op Radiograph Reviews (Discussion) |
| 6:30pm | Conclusion of Course |
This unique facility is nestled on 1.4-acres in the quaint mountain town of Park City and is home to the Bark City Veterinary Specialists practice and Nexus Park City. The property has been newly renovated but retains its rustic mountain charm. Bark City is home to the renowned veterinary orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Brian Beale.
Included in Your Experience
When participating in a course at Nexus Park City, you can expect the following amenities to be included.
- Complimentary lunch
- All general/specialty instrumentation used in each course
- Instructor’s course notes
Visit Us 5373 UT-224, Park City, UT 84098 Call Us 435.200.2161 Email Us ce@nexus.vet