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RECOVER Certified Rescuer Training


Be recognised as the veterinary team who champion advanced animal care by being Certified RECOVER Rescuers. 


Be prepared for the ultimate emergency through knowledge and skills. 


We provide both RECOVER accredited and non-accredited CPR Workshop for your whole hospital staff.



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How does RECOVER CPR Certification work?

RECOVER veterinary certifications signify one’s knowledge and skills are up to date with current evidence-based guidelines. 


RECOVER offers certification for veterinary professionals in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) through a 2-step process involving online and in-person training. 


Certification is maintained by completing the online recertification course every 2 years. 



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Classes

If your veterinary practice is interested in setting up a private RECOVER Rescuer certification training for eligible staff, please contact us directly.  


Training can be held at your hospital or another venue can be arranged.

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Individuals and practices that wish to become certified Rescuers in RECOVER Veterinary Basic and Advanced Cardiopulmonary Life Support (BLS and ALS) must first complete the RECOVER online training.  Please register here.



Frequently Asked Questions

We provide:


* Certified RECOVER Rescuer Training


* CPR Refresher/Beginners Training


* Pet CPR and First Aid Training


RECOVER Certified Rescuer Training (approx 7 hours) for those that have completed their RECOVER BLS/ALS Online Course.


COST for individual is $350 (not including cost of online course).


Minimum number of 4, and Maximum of 10 per session. 


CPR Refresher Training is a CPR training based on RECOVER guidelines for those wanting to start from beginning, or needing a refresher practical (approx 2-3 hours). 


COST for the group is $1200 per session.


Minimum number of 4, and Maximum of 12 per session.


Please enquire for larger group sessions.


CPR Refresher Training 


After completing this course, participants will be able to:

  • Use the RECOVER Initial Assessment Algorithm, to rapidly determine if an unresponsive patient is in cardiopulmonary arrest.
  • Demonstrate correct technique for chest compressions in dogs and cats of various sizes and chest conformations to maximise blood flow during CPR.
  • Explain the approaches to ventilation during CPR in dogs and cats and the pros and cons of each.


RECOVER Certified Rescuer Training


After completing this course, participants will be able to:

  • Rapidly recognise patients with cardiopulmonary arrest
  • Properly administer high-quality chest compressions using the most up-to-date approaches in dogs and cats
  • Provide mask or intubated ventilation according to current evidence-based guidelines
  • Utilise effective communication and team skills that will improve your ability to manage emergent and critically ill patients
  • Choose the most useful monitoring devices for patients in cardiopulmonary arrest and interpret data from them
  • Rapidly diagnose the arrest ECG rhythm to determine the best ALS therapies for the patient
  • Administer the most effective drugs and other adjunctive therapies for patients with cardiopulmonary arrest


Paws In Hands have trained large number of Emergency professionals including Veterinarians, Nurses and Animal Attendants over the last 2 years in RECOVER CPR workshops.


Our training sessions typically runs for  2-3 hours for Refresher CPR Training, and full day (7 hours) for Certified BLS/ALS workshop, but can be customised to fit the needs of you and your hospital.


Certified RECOVER Instructor

30 November RECOVER certification Harbourside Veterinary Hospital Sydney (Australian Veterinary Corporation - AVC)

16 November RECOVER certification Mamre Road Veterinary Hospital Sydney

10 October RECOVER Certification

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