ENT/BOAS Seminar for Veterinarians
Doc4Pets Academy – Idar-Oberstein
Are you a veterinarian and would like to deepen your surgical knowledge in the field of ear, nose and throat (ENT) surgery and brachycephalic obstructive airway disease (BOAS)?
Then that is ENT/BOAS seminar at the Doc4Pets Academy in Idar-Oberstein Just what you need.
In this intensive two-day training course, you will acquire in-depth knowledge and practical skills for typical surgical procedures in the head and neck area of dogs and cats.
Exclusive learning experience in small groups
The seminar takes place in small groups with a maximum of 10 participants. This allows you to benefit from personal attention, direct exchange, and targeted feedback.
This intensive learning environment allows you to learn complex procedures step by step under expert guidance and to specifically expand your surgical skills.
Led by experienced specialists
The seminar will be led by FTÄ Dr. Kühnel-Lawatsch and Dr. Trillig led by – both have many years of experience in soft tissue and ENT surgery.
Her practical approach, combined with in-depth specialist knowledge, guarantees advanced training of the highest standard with immediate benefits for everyday clinical practice. You will learn from our expert, receive detailed feedback, and be able to improve your surgical skills in a targeted manner under expert guidance.
Target audience
The seminar is aimed at veterinarians with basic surgical experience who wish to deepen their knowledge in head and neck surgery.
The course is particularly valuable for colleagues who regularly work with brachycephalic patients or who wish to perform complex ENT surgeries.
Learning objectives
Upon completion of the seminar, participants will be able to:
- To safely perform diagnostics and surgical planning in ENT and BOAS patients,
- to independently apply various surgical techniques,
- Recognizing and managing postoperative complications,
- and significantly expand their surgical routine through practical exercises.
ENT/BOAS Seminar for Veterinarians
Course language: German
Program Director/ Course Leader Master's: FTÄ Dr. Sandra Kühnel-Lawatsch & Dr. Anna Trillig
maximum number of participantsmax. 10
Price the course: 1,699 EUR plus 19% VAT.
Course location: doc4pets Academy Idar-Oberstein
appointmentFri 04.12.2026 & Sat 05.12.2026
ATF hours: 14 ATF hours (applied for) are expected
ENT/BOAS seminar – Doc4Pets Academy
Line: FTÄ Dr. Kühnel-Lawatsch & Dr. Trillig
Date: December 4th–5th, 2026
Day 1
| Time | Program item |
|---|---|
| 09:00 – 10:30 |
lectures – Laryngeal paralysis – Lateral and ventral ear canal ablation (TECA-LBO / VBO) |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | Coffee break |
| 10:45 – 13:00 | Practical exercises |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Lunch break |
| 14:00 – 15:45 |
lectures – BOAS in dogs – Differences to a cat |
| 15:45 – 16:00 | Coffee break |
| 16:00 – 18:30 | Practical exercises |
Day 2
| Time | Program item |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 |
lectures – Resection of the salivary glands – Therapy of sialoceles – Excision of the head lymph nodes – Tracheotomy |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | Coffee break |
| 10:15 – 12:30 | Practical exercises |
| 12:30 – 13:30 | Lunch break |
| 13:30 – 15:00 |
lectures – Resection of thyroid and parathyroid glands – Postoperative Management |
| 15:00 – 15:15 | Coffee break |
| 15:15 – 17:45 | Practical exercises |
| 17:45 – 18:00 | Final discussion, questions & case discussion |
All participants will receive a certificate of participation. Minor program changes are possible.
The ENT/BOAS Seminar The Doc4Pets Academy in Idar-Oberstein offers veterinarians a unique opportunity to deepen their surgical skills in the field of ear, nose and throat surgery as well as brachycephalic airway diseases. ENT/BOAS Seminar Specialist physicians Dr. Kühnel-Lawatsch and Dr. Trillig impart theoretical knowledge and practical experience in complex operations on the larynx, ear canal, salivary glands and airways.
Participants of the ENT/BOAS Seminars Benefit from an intensive learning atmosphere in small groups of no more than ten people. The practice-oriented concept of ENT/BOAS Seminars combines structured lectures with targeted exercises to apply surgical techniques safely and routinely.
The two-day ENT/BOAS Seminar It covers topics such as laryngeal paralysis, TECA-LBO/VBO, BOAS in dogs, tracheotomy, and the resection of thyroid and parathyroid glands. The practical part of the ENT/BOAS Seminar Participants practice surgical procedures under the guidance of experienced specialists.
The aim of ENT/BOAS Seminar Its aim is to impart a deep understanding of diagnostics, surgical planning, and postoperative care. ENT/BOAS Seminar This course is aimed at veterinarians with surgical experience who wish to expand their knowledge in a targeted manner and benefit from expert knowledge.
All participants receive a certificate confirming their successful participation in the ENT/BOAS Seminar confirmed. ENT/BOAS Seminar It provides practical knowledge and operational safety for veterinarians who wish to specifically expand their surgical skills.