The ABCDs of the ACVIM Cardiology Guidelines

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.

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.

Communicating Value

This lecture equips veterinary professionals with essential communication strategies to effectively convey value to clients, featuring real-world case studies, practical role-playing exercises, and proven techniques for balancing quality care with financial considerations in practice management.

Advances in Veterinary Clinical Toxicology: A Review of Principles and Updates from the Literature

This comprehensive lecture reviews essential decontamination principles and evidence-based management strategies for common toxin exposures in small animals, including updated approaches for lily, grape, marijuana, and rodenticide ingestions based on current veterinary toxicology research.

So Your Patient Has a Heart Murmur. Now What? 

This lecture provides a comprehensive guide to navigating anesthesia for patients with heart murmurs, covering cardiovascular pathophysiology, disease recognition, and practical protocol development for safe management in primary care settings.

Let Them Lead

Discover how to empower your team members through effective delegation, strategic leadership development, and practical conversation techniques that transform team members into confident decision-makers and future leaders. Everyone is a leader!

Updates in Canine and Feline Cardiology: New Meds, New Procedures, and New Hope

This lecture explores cutting-edge medical therapies, interventional procedures, and surgical techniques for canine and feline heart disease, providing veterinarians with practical knowledge to implement advanced cardiac care options that improve outcomes for their patients.

The Furry Formula: Fundamentals of Anesthesia and a Case Based Approach

This comprehensive lecture explores the fundamentals of veterinary anesthesia, from monitoring techniques and pharmacology to tailoring protocols for various procedures like OVH, TPLO, and BOAS, with special attention to patient-specific considerations that enhance anesthetic safety and efficacy.

Hiring In the New Reality

This lecture equips leaders with innovative strategies for team building, effective communication, and talent management, transforming how organizations attract, develop, and retain professionals in today's competitive landscape.

Pleural Effusion? More Like Pleural Confusion!: Imaging of Pleural Diseases

This comprehensive lecture explores radiographic, ultrasonographic, and CT findings of diverse pleural diseases, providing practical guidance on differentiating between neoplastic and non-neoplastic conditions through literature review and numerous case examples.

Patient Stress in the ICU: Identification and Measurement

This lecture explores the identification and measurement of patient stress in the ICU, covering the neurological basis of emotions, physiological effects of stress, species-specific perceptions, differentiation between pain and anxiety, and practical assessment tools for improving patient mental wellbeing.

Lead From The Space: An Old School Horse Doctor’s Approach to Thriving in Vet Med

Dr. Charles reveals how to thrive in veterinary medicine by blending old-school wisdom with modern approaches, teaching professionals to lead from a centered space rather than emotional reactivity to create sustainable work-life rhythms.

What ChatGPT Won’t Tell You About Rehab: Practical Tips for Veterinary Professionals 

This comprehensive lecture explores veterinary rehabilitation fundamentals, modalities, and practical applications through case studies, providing veterinary professionals with actionable recommendations for patient care, client education strategies, and an understanding of when rehabilitation interventions are most effective.

Regional Nerve Blocks for Dentistry

A comprehensive guide to anatomical landmarks, proper dosing calculations, and safe administration techniques for effective pain management during dental procedures.

Communication Strategies for Improved Patient Outcomes (Two Part Lecture)

This interactive workshop teaches the Calgary-Cambridge framework for effective veterinary communication, equipping practitioners with strategies to build client relationships, gather information efficiently, structure visits effectively, and communicate recommendations clearly to improve treatment outcomes and client satisfaction.

Malocclusions: Diagnosis, Complications, and Treatment

This comprehensive lecture explores dental malocclusions (Classes I-IV), their complications, and treatment approaches, equipping veterinary professionals with the knowledge to identify, diagnose, and manage these common dental conditions through case-based learning.

Managing Up - The Critical Relationship Between Technicians and Veterinarians

This interactive session redefines leadership beyond traditional hierarchical boundaries, empowering both veterinary technicians and veterinarians with specific behaviors like confidence and active listening to effectively collaborate and achieve hospital goals.