VPN Plus+ ExclusiveIntroduction to Oncology: Easy Peasy BasicsMay 12, 2023This session: Lindsay Hallman, VTS, touches on the history of cancer, and chemotherapy, as well as the modern use of chemotherapy in veterinary medicine. The second half of the lecture focuses on common oncological emergencies, hemangiosarcoma, osteosarcoma, mast cell tumors, and lymphoma.
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VPN Plus+ ExclusiveRecognizing and Preventing In-House Cardiopulmonary ArrestApril 27, 2023Jennifer Lyons, VTS, discusses how to recognize impending cardiopulmonary arrest, what to do if a patient arrests in-house, and how to continue supportive care in the post cardiopulmonary arrest patient.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveEmergency Stabilization for General PractitionersApril 20, 2023In this session, Kate Boatright, VMD, provides general practitioners with a real-world, step-by-step approach to assessing and stabilizing small animal emergency cases. It also addresses considerations for patient transfer to an emergency/specialty hospital, as well as communication tips with emergency clinicians.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTriage Vet TechnicalitiesApril 6, 2023This session: Alyssa Mages, BS, CVT, covers every aspect of an ER veterinary triage, from input to intake, and informs you how to implement effective triage in your practice. It addresses use for general practices and specialty centers, via telemedicine and in-person. You won’t just be reading a temperature; you will be reading the whole room!
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveIt's Not Just a DentalMarch 31, 2023This session: Cade Wilson, DVM, addresses the importance of educating clients about the health of their pet’s mouth, issues related to their pet’s specific oral issues and what needs to happen with a dental procedure to improve their health. The content focuses on canine patients but is just as necessary for feline patients as well. Wilson walks through different aspects of these issues and also talks through several cases for examples.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveSteps to a Comprehensive Oral Health Assessment and TreatmentMarch 23, 2023In this session, Mary L. Berg, BS, LATG, RVT, VTS (Dentistry), covers the necessary steps to perform a Complete Oral Health Assessment and Treatment COHAT, understand the need to clean the entire tooth, and all the treatments available to halt disease progression. It will also include tips to make the cleaning procedure more efficient.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveDental Nerve Blocks for Zen AnesthesiaMarch 15, 2023Stefanie Perry, CVT, explores the different site and drug choices to perform safe dental nerve blocks in dogs and cats by identifying risk factors, adverse effects, and contraindications.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveRaising Resilience: How to Avoid Compassion Fatigue, Burnout, and Moral DistressFebruary 28, 2023In this session Sarah Wooten, DVM, CVJ, defines compassion fatigue, moral distress, and occupational burnout. She covers the relationship between these monsters and strategies that, if practiced, will consistently protect you and your organization from all three.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveHonoring Your Mental Health as a Veterinary ProfessionalFebruary 23, 2023Maranda Elswick, DVM, covers how to safeguard your health and boundaries in the face of burnout and compassion fatigue, build resiliency and contentment, and care for yourself as well as you do your patients.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveWhen Quality of Life Scales Aren't Enough; Counseling Clients Who Won't Let GoFebruary 2, 2023This session: Kathleen Cooney, DVM, CHPV, CCFP, will give you some leading questions and supportive statements to create an open and honest dialogue, to allow these clients to say goodbye without fear and regret but with grace and dignity.
