Structured surgical learning with depth

Just a bitch spay?

Transform how you think about veterinary surgery - whether you’re building your foundation or refreshing your skills.
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Build your surgical foundation. It is not “just a bitch spay”.

Surgical confidence begins with understanding the why behind decision-making.
Surgical competence develops when technical execution and analytical reasoning work together.
This strengthens both confidence and competence and reduces the risk of peri- and post-operative challenges.

Just a bitch spay is designed to help you:

  • Understand how early surgical decisions influence later outcomes
  • Recognise where complications originate - and how to prevent them
  • Reduce cognitive load through structured, repeatable decision frameworks
  • Strengthen pattern recognition and intraoperative judgement
  • Reinforce safe workflows grounded in Halsted’s principles and evidence-based practice
This course is evidence-based, learner-centred, and designed to support predictable, calm surgery - for you and for the patients in your care.

Individual Access: Annual Learning Pass

€359 per year

This gives you:
  • Full access to Just a Bitch Spay online course
  • Interactive content, quizzes, and practical decision reinforcement
  • Progress tracking and knowledge checks
  • A Friends of BradyCare membership included - your first €30 supports global training
The first €30 of your subscription directly supports veterinary education in high-need regions, extending structured surgical learning to colleagues and NGOs worldwide.

What You’ll Gain

As an annual member, you can:
  • Learn at your own pace - revisit modules anytime
  • Build real surgical confidence before clinical practice
  • Prepare for supervised in-surgery training pathways
  • Join a global community of veterinarians focused on excellence and welfare
This course supports both graduates and experienced practitioners - from foundation building to continued skills refinement.

Group Access & Organisational Partnerships

For universities, corporate groups, NGOs, and structured training programmes, we offer
tailored access plans that support teams and institutional needs.
Whether integrating BradyCare into a curriculum, onboarding new graduates, or strengthening welfare programmes, we can design the right solution for your goals.
Universities | Corporate Veterinary Groups | NGOs & Animal Welfare Organizations
Please contact us for customised pricing based on your group size and goals.

A commitment to higher standards

At BradyCare, we build on scientific evidence and established surgical principles. We encourage critical thinking and structured self-assessment as part of comprehensive complication prevention.

When you choose Just a Bitch Spay, you are investing in:
  • The animals in your care
  • The people who trust you
  • Your own professional development

Start learning with 'Just a bitch spay'

€359 / year (includes €30 Friends of BradyCare support)

Strengthen your surgical reasoning. Support global access to structured training. Contribute to safer veterinary surgery.

What do we cover?

1. Getting started

  • Sterility and organisation
  • Handling the surgical blade
  • Choosing the incision site
  • Making the skin incision
  • Incision size and surgical impact

2. The linea alba

  • Choosing the right instruments for cutting
  • Why cutting through the linea alba matters
  • Positioning the dog correctly
  • Overcoming common challenges

3. Finding the uterus

  • Understanding abdominal anatomy
  • Spay hook vs index finger
  • Techniques for locating the uterus
  • Hand positioing for better reach and control

4. The splash block

  • What is a splash block
  • How to use a splash block effectively
  • Key considerations for safe application
  • Integrating the splash block into your surgical routine

5. The suspensory ligament

  • Locating the suspensory ligament
  • Why and when to break the ligament
  • Where and how to break safely
  • Troubleshooting common challenges
  • Practical tips for traction and technique

6. Pedicle ligature preparation

  • Why ovarian pedicle bleeds happen
  • Suture material choice
  • Best techniques for knot security
  • Assessing your ligatures

7. The Goetz categories

  • Assessing the pedicle
  • How to use the Goetz categories
  • Strategies for friable, broad and taut pedicles
  • Practical tips to reduce stress and errors

8. Pedicle release

  • Choosing the separation method
  • Using swabs to monitor bleeding
  • Assessing the broad uterine ligament
  • Surgeon's knots

9. The uterine body

  • Anatomy recap
  • Legation techniques
  • Common challenges with exteriorisation
  • Checks for deep bleeding

10. Closing the linea alba

  • Safety checks
  • Choosing the appropriate suture pattern
  • Stitching tips and techniques
  • Final bleed checks

11. Fat and skin layer closure

  • Understanding superficial surgical site infections
  • Suture technique choices
  • Assessing and refining your closures

12. Complication prevention

  • Surgery safety checklist
  • Complication prevention map
Instructor

Dr Ursula Goetz

I care about people and animals alike, I relish challenges and have a deep respect not only for cultural differences but differences in people in general. I have been called a natural teacher, mentor, leader, team player and happily adapt between those to fit your needs. Together we can achieve so much more.

Frequently asked questions

Just a Bitch Spay is a BradyCare learning module focused on canine ovariohysterectomy.

Who is this module designed for?

The Just a Bitch Spay module is designed for veterinary students in clinical training, early-career veterinarians, and practicing clinicians who want structured, evidence-based guidance to strengthen surgical understanding and decision-making.
The module is also suitable for universities, veterinary organisations, and clinical teams seeking a
structured resource to support surgical training and standardisation.

Is this a replacement for supervised surgical training?

No. The module is designed to support and enhance supervised clinical training, not replace it. It provides structured understanding and decision-making guidance alongside hands-on experience.

Is the module suitable for experienced veterinarians?

Yes. Experienced clinicians may use the module to deepen surgical knowledge, strengthen procedural reasoning, and further refine decision-making within routine surgery.

Does the module cover complication prevention?

Yes. A central focus of the module is reducing preventable complications through structured procedural staging, risk awareness, and practical surgical decision-making.

Is the content evidence-based?

Yes. The module integrates current evidence, clinical experience, and best-practice principles aligned with animal welfare and responsible antimicrobial use.

How long does the module take to complete?

The Just a Bitch Spay module is self-paced and organised into structured chapters. Most learners complete it over several focused sessions and may revisit chapters as needed.

How long do I have access?

Enrolment provides annual access to the Just a Bitch Spay module, including updates and additional material released within this module during the subscription period. Access does not include other BradyCare modules developed separately.

What is included in the €359 annual fee?

Your annual access includes:
  • Full access to the Just a Bitch Spay module
  • Interactive learning checkpoints
  • Progress tracking
  • Access to additional material released within this module during the annual access period
  • Certification
  • A €30 Friends of BradyCare membership supporting global welfare training

Why is €30 allocated to Friends of BradyCare?

The first €30 of the annual fee supports Friends of BradyCare, helping provide structured surgical
training to NGOs and animal welfare partners working with street and free-roaming animal
populations in regions with limited access to training resources.

Is BradyCare a charity or a business?

BradyCare is a registered non-profit charity based in Denmark. Its educational modules support the organisation’s mission to improve animal welfare worldwide through accessible veterinary education.
Income generated through module participation contributes to the development of educational resources and enables BradyCare to provide supported or subsidised training access to animal welfare organisations and NGOs.

Will I receive a certificate?

Yes. A certificate of completion is issued after successful completion of the module review with a pass rate of 80%.

Can universities or organisations purchase access?

Yes. Tailored access plans are available for universities, veterinary organisations, and clinical teams. Please contact us to discuss group access and integration options.

Do you offer access for NGOs or animal welfare organisations?

Yes. BradyCare works with NGOs and welfare partners to provide subsidised or supported access where appropriate. Please contact us to discuss partnership options.

Is the module accessible for non-native English speakers?

Yes. The module is delivered in clear, structured English designed for a global audience, with subtitles and supportive learning formats where available.

Can I revisit chapters after completing them?

Yes. During the annual access period, module chapters can be revisited at any time.

How are BradyCare modules different from other online surgical courses?

BradyCare modules focus on structured learning and surgical reasoning to support consistent surgical decision-making and complication prevention, rather than demonstration of technique without reasoning.