I will cover basic anesthesia monitoring, end-tidal CO2, pulse oximetry, and EKG. We will discuss common anesthesia mistakes and misconceptions. I will discuss case examples to highlight proper anesthesia monitoring and maintenance. We will be reviewing corrections and avoidance of common problems. We will dissect an anesthetic event to identify common issues during each part […]

Acute pain happens, in the case of surgery it is scheduled. We will discuss pain detection, treatment options, and multi-modal therapy. Pain score options and how-to use them will be discussed in addition to the best way to advocate for your patients. Ethical considerations and roadblocks to analgesia will also be discussed.

No dogs allowed! Cats only. They are very different and should be treated as such. Emphasis will be placed on what makes them such special patients. Feline handling and restraint, housing and feeding are a few of the challenges faced when working with cats. […]

This course will cover the initial presentation of different types of neurological emergencies including head trauma, spinal trauma and seizures. Focus will be specifically on the initial triage, treatment and stabilization of these cases with particular focus on the role of the veterinary technician in these cases. […]

Attendees will leave understanding why diabetes occurs and the emergencies that can follow. DKA, hypoglycemia and hyperosmolar nonketonic diabetes and the treatment and nursing care of these pets will be discussed. […]

This presentation will provide insight into the different types of shock including hypovolemic, distributive, and cardiogenic. We will review how oxygen delivery is affected in each type and how that affects the patient’s clinical signs on presentation. We will also review how treatment options vary based on the type of shock.

Don’t fear the blood gas! This lecture breaks down blood gases step by step so that attendees will leave truly understanding them.

Cardiac emergencies are common in the veterinary ER and like most things involving cats – cardiac issues present special challenges. The most common cardiac emergencies in cats are feline atrial thromboembolism (FATE), congestive heart failure (CHF), and arrhythmias. […]

This lecture reviews the basic anatomy of the GI tract and discusses both common and uncommon diseases and injuries in both the dog and cat. Participants will walk away fully understanding the complexities of the GI system, diseases/injuries that can occur and treatment options that are available. Participants will be able to communicate to owners more efficiently when dealing with GI ailments, understand antiemetics, diagnostics (radiographs to endoscopy) and treatment options. […]

Thyroid disease is commonly seen in small animal medicine, with hyperthyroid being more common in cats and hypothyroid more common in dogs. This lecture will review the function of the thyroid and the dysfunctions seen in companion animals. We will analyze common presentations of hyperthyroid and […]

We will discuss assessing vital parameters, determining patient status and brief history taking. Each vital parameter will be discussed, how to assess, normal vs. abnormal and when to be concerned. We will learn how to determine patient stability.
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One hour long lecture reviewing the different types of fluids commonly available in the veterinary setting. We will discuss different scenarios in which you would use the different types  of fluids available.

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Dental x-rays have become standard of care in veterinary medicine today. Even though they are a critical part of a complete dental procedure, they are a challenge to master. The reason why is because these xrays are more like an art than a science. This course will help the participants take the guesswork and frustration out of dental radiography by using simplified techniques that rely more on landmarks and less on geometry. […]