VPN Plus+ ExclusiveUptick in MMVD and TEER for canine heart surgeriesApril 9, 2026Increased awareness and availability of open-heart mitral valve repair surgery and the more recent advent of TEER are among the most exciting changes in cardiology in the past decade, says Emily Karlin, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology), assistant clinical professor in the department of clinical sciences at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, where the TEER procedure has been performed since January 2023.
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VPN Plus+ ExclusiveThe trouble with veterinary practice pricesApril 1, 2026By Patty Khuly, VMD, MBAWhat I’m now starting to understand is our clients are almost always keen enough to know individual veterinarians are seldom at fault, personally, for the economics in play. Nevertheless, our everyday critics (our clients, that is) are evaluating our professional behavior and expecting better from people who purport to care about animals.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveDiagnosis and Treatment of Common ArrhythmiasMarch 27, 2026In this session: Allison Gagnon, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology), helps veterinarians confidently use the ECG in everyday canine and feline practice in this practical, case-based session. Attendees will learn when to perform an ECG, how to obtain high-quality tracings, and how to identify common arrhythmias and conduction abnormalities. ECG waveforms, measurements, and mean electrical axis will be reviewed with a focus on clinical relevance, including how findings guide diagnosis and treatment decisions. The session concludes with real ECG examples to reinforce rhythm recognition and interpretation skills.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveWhen to induce vomitingMarch 25, 2026Given the ever-increasing availability of OTC medications, chemicals (e.g., fertilizers, rodenticides, chemotherapeutic agents), prescription medications, foods, the legalization of marijuana in many jurisdictions, illicit drugs, and more toxic substances that can wreak havoc on our pets, cognizance of these threats and education of clients to minimize risks remains part of our duty as veterinarians 365 days a year.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveApril pet- and vet-related holidaysMarch 18, 2026April is hopping with things to promote in the practice, from pets (even frogs!) to people. For the animals we've got National Pet Day, Pet First Aid Awareness Month, and Hairball Awareness Day – and many others! And for the peeps, National Volunteer Week and World Veterinary Day. Sample media post templates are below for your convenience.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTech Talk: Collaboration among vet orgs strengthens the professionMarch 18, 2026By Jennifer Serling, MVEd, BVSc, AAS, CVT, RVT, VTESMost importantly, these efforts do not exist in isolation. Conversations taking place within the AVMA complement the initiatives being led by NAVTA and AVTE, demonstrating how multiple organizations can contribute to the same goal from different vantage points and highlighting that when organizations work together for the common good, amazing things can be made possible.
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.
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!
