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Malvern, Adelaide SA 5061
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Nexus Emergency Vet Hospital invites you to an evening of practical surgical CPD with specialist surgeon Dr Charles Kuntz, with real cases and surgical decision-making on the big screen.
WHAT: Two hours of surgical CPD
WHEN: Thursday 22 October, 7–9 pm ACDT
WHERE: Wallis Cinemas, Mitcham Square
TICKETS: $25 + GST
SUPPORTING: All ticket proceeds donated to Sophie’s Legacy
Event overview
Designed with the general practitioner in mind, this evening is about making better surgical decisions, before, during and after you’ve scrubbed in. Dr Kuntz will focus on two areas where a deliberate approach can change a patient’s outcome: removing lumps and bumps, and getting the most out of every abdominal exploratory.
On the big screen
Surgical Oncology in Dogs & Cats
Curing Lumps & Bumps
Avoiding the “Peek & Shriek”
Getting the Most Out of Your Abdominal Exploratories in Dogs & Cats
What you'll learn
Dr Kuntz will focus on a deliberate, systematic approach to surgery and the decisions that give each patient the best chance of a good outcome from the first operation. You’ll learn how to:
- Approach common skin and subcutaneous masses
- Plan tumour resections
- Perform a systematic abdominal exploratory
- Recognise findings that should change the surgical plan
- Decide when to proceed, modify the approach, biopsy or seek specialist help
- Avoid decisions that can complicate later treatment
Expect real clinical cases, diagnostic and operative images and surgical video, with time for questions throughout the evening.
Who should attend?
If you’re a small animal vet who has opened an abdomen and found something you weren’t expecting, or taken off a lump and wished you’d planned it differently, you’ll leave with insights you can use in your own practice.
Nurses, technicians, interns and students are welcome. You’ll see cases and surgical video firsthand, and it’s a chance to meet our Nexus nursing team and ask any questions you’d like about emergency and critical care.
Meet the presenter
Dr Charles Kuntz is a specialist small animal surgeon, a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (DACVS) and a Founding Fellow of Surgical Oncology. After his surgical residency and Master’s degree at Virginia Tech, he trained further in cardiac surgery and surgical oncology at Auburn University, then taught as Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Colorado State University.
He later moved to Australia and founded Southpaws Specialty Surgery in Melbourne, now one of the country’s leading specialist surgical practices. In more than 35 years of referral practice, he has performed thousands of complex procedures, with particular interests in surgical oncology, orthopaedics, neurosurgery and reconstructive surgery, and has trained many surgical residents, interns and students.
He is also the founder of VetDojo, an online surgical education platform and YouTube channel with more than 80,000 subscribers, built around practical, accessible surgical education for general practice.
Make a night of it
Enjoy CPD in a different setting. We’re taking over Wallis Cinemas for the evening, with a light dinner beforehand and popcorn and soft drinks during the presentations.
Before the session, you can join an optional behind-the-scenes tour of Nexus Emergency Vet Hospital. Tour groups must be pre-booked, and after the tour, guests will travel from Nexus to the cinema.
Event schedule
The evening:
5:30–6:30 pm | Optional hospital tour (pre-booking required)
📍 Nexus Emergency Vet Hospital, 311 Unley Rd, Malvern, SA 5061
From 6:00 pm | Light dinner and networking
📍 Wallis Cinemas, Level 1, Mitcham Square Shopping Centre, 119 Belair Rd, Torrens Park, SA 5062
7:00–9:00 pm | CPD with Dr Charles Kuntz
📍 Wallis Cinemas, Level 1, Mitcham Square Shopping Centre, 119 Belair Rd, Torrens Park, SA 5062
**The CPD is at Wallis Cinemas, not the hospital. Only the optional tour starts at Nexus.
Tickets and inclusions
$25 + GST
Your ticket includes:
- 2 hours of CPD with Dr Charles Kuntz
- Light dinner
- Popcorn and soft drinks
- Optional behind-the-scenes tour of Nexus Emergency Vet Hospital
100% of ticket proceeds will be donated to Sophie’s Legacy.
Please note, tickets are non-refundable but may be transferred to another member of the veterinary community. If you can no longer attend, simply update the attendee details through the Manage Order link in your confirmation email.
Don't miss out
Places are limited, so book your seat and bring your team. It’s a chance to learn from one of Australia’s leading veterinary surgeons, meet the Nexus team and connect with the Adelaide veterinary community, all while supporting a cause that matters to our profession.
FAQs
What is Nexus After Hours?
Nexus After Hours is our ongoing CPD series bringing the veterinary community together for practical education, shared learning and connection – with great speakers, useful takeaways and a little fun along the way.
Who can attend Nexus After Hours?
The entire veterinary community. Veterinarians, veterinary nurses and technicians, interns and veterinary students are all welcome to attend.
When and where is the event?
This Nexus After Hours with Dr Charles Kuntz will be held at Wallis Cinemas, Mitcham Square, on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Dinner begins at 6 pm, followed by the CPD sessions from 7 pm to 9 pm ACDT.
What is included in the $25 ticket?
Your ticket includes two hours of CPD with Dr Charles Kuntz, a light dinner, popcorn and soft drinks. You can also pre-book an optional tour of Nexus Emergency Vet Hospital before the event. All ticket proceeds will be donated to Sophie’s Legacy.
Can I tour Nexus Emergency Vet Hospital before the event?
Yes. Optional tours will run in small, pre-booked groups between 5.30 pm and 6.30 pm. Guests can then make their way to Wallis Cinemas for dinner and the presentations.
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