#Continuing education

MightyVet launches veterinary career, well-being support platform

March 5, 2018

 MightyVet today rolled out the first phase of its initiative to promote the education and support of veterinarians, students, vet techs, and other veterinary professionals about the challenges and opportunities faced by those in the veterinary profession. According to the first mental health survey of U.S. veterinarians, one in six veterinarians have considered suicide. Further, study found that the profession has seen a growing trend in the level of veterinary …

American Heartworm Society announces 2018 Heartworm University schedule

January 5, 2018

The American Heartworm Society (AHS) is redoubling efforts to bring the latest heartworm information directly to veterinarians and veterinary nurses via scientific symposia and proceedings. Heartworm University—a traveling four- to six-hour symposium taught by AHS faculty—provides practical clinical information in an interactive format that enables presenters to address specific audience concerns and questions. Course content incorporates essential disease pathophysiology, diagnostics, screening and testing, treatment protocols, prevention strategies, and pet owner counseling, while also covering …

Jaguar Health receives AAVSB RACE approval for foal CE

November 13, 2017

Jaguar Health Inc., a manufacturer of gastrointestinal products for both human prescription use and animals, announced today that the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) committee has reviewed and approved Jaguar’s “Diarrhea in Foals” continuing education (CE) program as meeting the standards adopted by the AAVSB. The company’s “Diarrhea in Foals” program has been approved by the AAVSB RACE committee to offer a total …

CE explores expanded treatment options for improving mobility in geriatric pets

September 19, 2017

Companion Animal Health has opened enrollment for an educational course that the company said is “designed specifically to give general veterinary practices access to the tools required to meet the need for expanded osteoarthritis treatment options in companion animals” and “will equip practices with the practical knowledge of the best multimodal approaches for successfully managing the geriatric, arthritic, and obese dog and/or cat.” Attendees will earn 11 continuing …
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