VPN Plus+ ExclusiveMust-know tips to anesthetize pediatric patientsMarch 13, 2026Pediatric patients can be a challenge during anesthesia. Their response to drugs is often unpredictable, they may become hypoglycemic if fasted, and they often experience hypotension during anesthesia. In order to become comfortable with anesthetizing pediatric patients, it is helpful to understand how they differ from healthy adults.
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VPN Plus+ ExclusiveFeline Cardiac EmergenciesMarch 10, 2026In this session: Cardiac emergencies are common in the veterinary ER and like most things involving cats – cardiac issues present special challenges. The most common cardiac emergencies in cats are feline atrial thromboembolism, congestive heart failure, and arrhythmias. Melissa Evans, LVT, CVT, VTS (ECC), reviews cardiac anatomy and physiology before moving on to discuss the specific disease processes. Evans will also examine the difficulties faced in cats with cardiac disease and how to manage them.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveSafe Sedation and Anesthesia of Patients with Cardiac DiseaseMarch 5, 2026n this session: Patients with cardiac disease present unique sedation and anesthesia challenges. Kris Kruse-Elliott, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVAA, discusses the peri-anesthetic considerations that are useful in developing a sedation and general anesthesia plan. She also addresses planning and patient preparation from pre-hospital admission through discharge to home.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveYou're the new practice manager—now what?March 4, 2026I sought out some management CE and signed up for the Veterinary Hospital Manager’s Association’s (VHMA) annual conference, and it was a meeting specifically for veterinary managers with real content that pertained to our everyday jobs. Not only did I learn about building a budget for your practice and how to engage our clients on social media, but I also learned I wasn’t alone in a job that can feel very isolated. I found a group of like-minded professionals who had been where I was and lived to tell the tale!
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveThe ultimate guide to navigating CHF emergency cases, part 2February 27, 2026Because we are focusing on emergency medical management, we will prioritize patients requiring comprehensive care, including oxygen therapy and hospitalization. However, for those with less severe disease or for owners who do not want to pursue hospitalization, the same principles can be used, modified, and adapted to meet the needs of your patients and pet owners.
VPN Plus+ ExclusivePutting the 'Fun' in Fundus: Examining the Posterior Segment of the EyeFebruary 19, 2026In this session: Anne Metzler, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVO, describes techniques for examination of the retina and optic nerve with a goal of differentiating pathologic changes from normal variations. A brief overview of species-specific variation in retinal and optic nerve anatomy is also provided.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveWhy relief work is the vet equivalent of a rideshare driverFebruary 18, 2026By Patty Khuly, VMD, MBASince the pandemic, in fact, some of us have seen more relief workers come and go than in the entirety of our pre-pandemic careers. Perhaps you’ve been relief-curious, wondering why taking on temporary work assignments seems so attractive. Maybe you’re even considering becoming a lone wolf yourself.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveMarch pet- and vet-related holidaysFebruary 17, 2026From days focusing on cats, puppies, K9 veterans, and even pigs, poultry and pandas, March is mad with things to celebrate! It also features Employee Appreciation Day, which applies to everyone, not just techs. This month also includes the first day of spring and a reminder for the time change. Featuring social media post templates!
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveThe ultimate guide to navigating CHF emergency cases, part 1February 12, 2026For those who handle emergencies much less frequently and don’t thrive on adrenaline rushes and potentially life-or-death decision-making, respiratory distress patients can be scary. Feeling confident in your ability to distinguish primary lung disease from primary cardiac disease from other underlying, likely systemic conditions improves self-efficacy and, ultimately, health outcomes for patients and pet parents alike.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveThe Quiet Blind EyeFebruary 6, 2026In this session: Kathryn Diehl, MS, DVM, DACVO, focuses on differentials for acute but quiet blind eyes in dogs with concepts applicable to other species. Along the way, she will contrast some common “more active” / hot causes of ocular cloudiness and visual impairment.
