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Putting the 'Fun' in Fundus: Examining the Posterior Segment of the Eye

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In 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.

Small Animal

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Diagnosis and Treatment of Common Arrhythmias

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In 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.

Practice Management

Why your identity as a veterinarian should not define you

"Here’s when we have to learn—the hard way—that who we are and what we do are not synonymous ... It made our mistakes more intensely personal, our feelings of failure more acute, and our successes less believable, less satisfying.""