Managing Up - The Critical Relationship Between Technicians and Veterinarians

Dental Wet Lab

A review of basic regional nerve blocks followed by a brief review of dental instruments and usage will be provided followed by step-by-step instructions for simple, surgical dental extractions. Lecture will be followed by hands-on supervised cadaver-based dental extraction wet lab.‍

Healing Made Easy: Decision Making and Management of Wounds in Small Animals 

This course provides a basic overview of wound healing and wound management in small animals.

Pharm to Table: The Basic Ingredients for Creating a Protocol

Navigating Through the Challenges of Identifying Cutaneous Adverse Food Reactions in Dogs and Cats

This presentation will review the prevalence, symptoms, and gold standard diagnosis of cutaneous adverse food reaction in dogs and cats.

To Vomit or not to Vomit . . . That is the Question

This 50 minute presentation will review indications to induce emesis, medications that can be considered, side effects, contraindications, and other treatments for ingestion of foreign materials in dogs and cats.

They See Me Rollin . . . Clinical Cases in Vestibular Disease

This course will cover the anatomy of the vestibular system and clinical signs that can be seen with lesions in various locations.

Tiny Paws, Big Problems: Common Emergencies with Exotic Companion Mammals

This course will cover common emergencies one might encounter with Exotic Companion Mammals.

Hemoabdomen - To Cut or Not to Cut

The Enneagram in Veterinary Medicine

Part one of three in Veterinary Leadership Through Fresh Eyes: A Social Worker's Approach to Veterinary Management

Liquid Life: Exploring the Wonders of Blood Transfusions

This lecture will provide the attendees with a basic understanding of Cat and Dog blood types, safe transfusion practices, common transfusion reactions and how to manage them.

Just Say Whoa to Antibiotics

This course will review some of the data and reasoning behind the need and push for focusing on antimicrobial stewardship in companion animal practice.

It's Okay to Cry

Part two of three in Veterinary Leadership Through Fresh Eyes: A Social Worker's Approach to Veterinary Management

It'll Shock Your Socks Off!

Common Maxillofacial Emergencies

Basic dental fractures/luxations/avulsions including diagnosis and treatment options, many of which can be performed in a general practice setting.

Unreasonable Hospitality

Part three of three in Veterinary Leadership Through Fresh Eyes: A Social Worker's Approach to Veterinary Management

Block Party: Local Blocks for Every Procedure

This course will review the available locoregional blocks and their techniques for a variety of common procedures.

Widening the Lens: A Broader Understanding of OA-Associated Pain

Join VCA West Los Angeles and Zoetis for a two-hour Dinner & Learn event with Dr. Kristin Shaw, DVM, MS, PhD on Osteoarthritis associated pain. Event attendees will receive 2 CE credits, dinner, and have the option for a VIP tour of VCA West Los Angeles.

Diarrhea: How to Evaluate It and a Guide to Testing & Treatment

This lecture will consist of a review of the management of acute and chronic diarrhea from an evidence-based approach. The discussion includes an analysis of the common tests and a simple algorithm for treatment.

The ABCDs of the ACVIM Cardiology Guidelines

Join Dr. John Cary, MS, DVM, for his upcoming CE lecture "The ABCDs of the ACVIM Cardiology Guidelines" on October 16th! This lecture will focus on two measurements of the heart that can result in your patients having 15 symptom free months (on average). Using these measures, along with pet owners tracking Sleeping Respiratory Rate, can help these dogs from decompensation.

Understanding and Supporting Clients Through Grief

Join Natalie Innocenzi, MSG, LCSW, for her upcoming CE lecture "Understanding and Supporting Clients Through Grief" on November 13th! This course provides an opportunity to understand the clinical stages of grief. Participants will learn to identify the different types of grief and provide the proper support and resources needed. Participants will gain knowledge and tools critical for working with clients experiencing grief

Paw-sitive Progress: Navigating New Frontiers in Feline Chronic Kidney Disease

This lecture will explore recent developments in chronic kidney disease management, focusing on new perspectives on proteinuria, calcium and phosphorus balance, and dietary modifications. It will also cover current approaches to managing CKD-associated anemia, including the use of Varenzin. The presentation will conclude with an overview of renal biomarkers and their clinical challenges, providing attendees with up-to-date insights for improved patient care.

A Gut Feeling: Navigating Gastrointestinal Stasis Syndrome in Rabbits

This lecture will discuss a basic overview of rabbit gastrointestinal anatomy, identification, diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal stasis syndrome. This presentation is meant as a general overview of the disease for the general practitioner.