Equine Anesthesia

The Equine Anesthesia Training Program is a comprehensive, practice-oriented training designed specifically for equine referral hospitals and clinics that are fully equipped to perform general anesthesia in horses.

Important: The entire training program is conducted in English.

All theoretical modules, quizzes, materials, and practical instruction are delivered exclusively in English.

This program is primarily designed for equine clinics that are equipped to perform general anesthesia in horses. Participants will benefit most if they work in a setting with access to anesthesia machines, monitoring equipment, and appropriate clinical infrastructure. However, the theoretical component can also provide valuable knowledge for practitioners who wish to deepen their understanding of equine anesthesia principles, even if they are not routinely performing full general anesthesia.

The training consists of two parts:

Theoretical component

8 structured modules
Total of 12 hours of online education
Delivered as self-paced, standalone webinars
Includes intermediate quizzes for knowledge consolidation
Participants may start at any time from June 1, 2026 onward
Each participant has 4 months to complete the full theoretical component from their individual start date
The theory provides a structured and clinically applicable foundation in equine anesthesia principles, risk management, monitoring, pain management, and complication handling.

On-site practical training

3-hour hands-on session
Conducted in the participant’s own equine clinic
Maximum 4 participants per session
One-on-one guidance by an experienced equine anesthesiologist
Training performed using the clinic’s own anesthesia machine and monitoring equipment
This format ensures:

Direct application to daily workflow
Optimization of the clinic’s own equipment setup
Practical refinement of induction, maintenance, monitoring, and recovery protocols
Immediate feedback and individualized coaching
The practical session is scheduled individually in consultation with the lecturer, depending on the availability of the clinic and instructor.

Teachers:

Charlotte Cuypers, DVM, PhD
Stijn Schauvliege, DVM, Prof., PhD, Dip ECVAA
Dates:

The online theoretical modules can be started at any time from June 1 2026 onward
The practical training is scheduled in consultation with the lecturer, depending on the availability of the clinic and instructor.
Price:

Online theoretical module (12 hours of theoretical training): 395 euro
On-site practical training (first participant): 500 euro
On-site practical training (per additional participant from the same clinic, max 3): 175 euro