Anita Parkin RVN, AVN, VTS – Anesthesia and Analgesia, CVPP, TAE
The RECOVER Rescuer Workshop is a hands-on, practical training session designed to equip veterinary professionals with the skills and confidence to perform high-quality CPR in clinical settings. Based on the internationally recognized RECOVER guidelines, this workshop blends theory with simulation-based practice to reinforce life-saving techniques.
Attendees will benefit from:
• Structured CPR protocols that reduce hesitation and improve outcomes.
• Real-time feedback using CPR simulation tools to refine technique.
• A supportive learning environment that fosters confidence and competence.
BLS and ALS online training is compulsory before attending the workshop, you will be sent this delegate pack upon registration.
Anita has been a veterinary nurse for over 30 years. Working in a general practice for the first 10 years and joining Veterinary Specialist Services (VSS) in 2001. In 2017, VSS opened their 3rd practice at which Anita currently manages. Anita has kept her Australian qualifications current including her Certificate IV in Vet Nursing, Diploma in Surgery and ECC, and is an Accredited Vet Nurse and a Registered Vet Nurse through the Veterinary Nurses Council of Australia (VNCA). Anita’s overseas qualifications include obtaining a Certified Veterinary Pain Practitioner (CVPP) in 2012 through the IVAPM (International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management) and Veterinary Technician Specialty in Anaesthesia and Analgesia in 2009 (recertified 2015 and 2019) through the Academy of Veterinary Technicians in Anesthesia and Analgesia (AVTAA).
