Description
AVNAT Approved Course
This flexi CPD module is aimed at vet nurses and vet technicians in general practice and is available on-demand with unlimited lifetime access. This module consists of a tutorial, quiz and further reading articles
Module 1
Nutritional Management of Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a common chronic condition in dogs and cats that causes pain, reduced mobility, and decreased quality of life. Nutrition can help support joint health and complement medical management. This CPD module explores evidence-based dietary strategies, including weight management and key nutrients that may benefit pets with OA. Attendees will learn practical approaches to incorporating nutritional support into OA care to improve comfort, mobility, and long-term outcomes
- Nutrients of interest
- Glucosamine and chondroitin
- Essential fatty acids – omega 3s
- Green lipped mussel
- Undenatured type II collagen
- And many more!
- The impact of weight
- Why obesity impacts joints
- Clinical vs preclinical obesity
- How much weight loss is needed
This module will be available immediately following purchase, with unlimited lifetime access and will provide a total of:
2 hours of CPD (UK)
2 points (Australia and New Zealand)
Release date: July 2026
Speaker

Georgia Woods-Lee BSC (Hons), RVN, Cert CFVHNut, VTS (Nutrition)
University of Liverpool
Georgia qualified as a veterinary nurse in 2004 from Myerscough College, Preston. In 2010 Georgia was appointed as Head Nurse and clinical coach of a small animal practice in Cheshire, developing successful obesity care and other nursing clinics. In June 2015, Georgia took the position of ROYAL CANIN® Weight Management Clinic Nurse at the University of Liverpool, Small Animal Teaching Hospital, where she is now dealing exclusively with pet obesity and nutrition. In addition to the day to day running of the clinic, Georgia also assists with the research the clinic undertakes and has provided education to vets and nurses throughout many countries around the world. Georgia gained her Certificate in Canine and Feline Veterinary Health Nutrition in 2017, the American Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in Nutrition certificate in 2019 – being 1 of only 25 people to hold this accreditation, and her BSc (Hons) Veterinary Nursing (Top up) degree in 2022.
CPD Hours
This online course is worth 2 hours of CPD.
A certificate will be available from the ‘My Courses’ section, for you to download and print, once you have completed the course. A permanent record of your total CPD hours will also be recorded in your account section.
AVNAT
Australia and New Zealand
The Australian Veterinary Nurse and Technician (AVNAT) Regulatory Council has allocated 2 AVNAT CPD points to this continuing education activity.
This course is also recognised by the New Zealand Veterinary Nursing Association (NZVNA) as providing 2 CPD points.

Bespoke Flexi Courses
This single module can be attended as a stand alone course, or you can design your own flexi course by selecting any four single modules, to design a course truly individual to your own particular needs
Just add any four modules to your basket, and enter code ‘flexi’ during checkout
A flexi course is designed to be completely flexible, where all the learning resources are provided immediately. There are usually four modules, and most delegates complete one module per week, but it is completely up to you, how and when you decide to complete the course. You have unlimited lifetime access to all the supportive learning materials, and once you have completed the whole course, a certificate will be automatically generated.
Levels
This course has been listed as ‘Intermediate’ level
All of our courses are aimed at veterinary nurses in general practice, but everyone who works in the veterinary profession is very welcome to attend, whether you are a clinical receptionist, veterinary surgeon, student nurse or have been a qualified nurse for over 20 years!
The courses are not formally assessed for skill level, so the following CPD levels are just a rough guide to help you decide if a course may be more or less suitable:
Introduction
– maybe most suitable for qualified nurses in general practice approaching a new topic or looking for a refresher course
Intermediate
– maybe most suitable for qualified nurses in general practice along with referral / specialist nurses looking for a refresher course
Advanced
– maybe most suitable for referral / specialist nurses and highly experienced qualified nurses in general practice
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