Recover CPR

[BASIC LIFE SUPPORT]

Sergi Serrano – LV, DVM, DACVECC

5/1/2026

10:00 AM

$215 (Veterinarians)
$130 (Techs and Staff) —Register Now

BLS focuses on compressions and ventilation and is appropriate for all staff, including non-medical staff who may come into contact with animals, such as reception or management. A BLS workshop will take approximately 2 hours and includes hands on training using mannequins on compressions and ventilation. We will practice using appropriate form for compressions and go over scenarios to ensure everyone understands how to perform the best BLS they can. At the end of the workshop there will be an assessment. This involves performing BLS on a patient without my intervention in any way.  The attendees MUST complete the assessment to my satisfaction to get certification as RECOVER BLS Rescuers.

There are two components to RECOVER CPR training: an online portion and an in-person workshop.  All participants must show proof of online module completion before they will be allowed to participate in the workshop. Once the participants have completed the in-person workshop to the satisfaction of the instructor they will be registered with RECOVER. 

All the Tubes in All the Holes

Kelly Cronin

5/1/2026

12:00 PM

$200 — Register Now

This four-hour hands-on wet lab is designed to provide veterinary technicians with focused, practical training in the placement of commonly performed invasive procedures. The lab emphasizes correct placement techniques, aseptic preparation, patient positioning, and procedural efficiency to improve technical success and patient safety.

Participants will receive brief, targeted demonstrations followed by supervised, repeated practice of central venous catheter placement, peripheral intracatheter placement, nasogastric tube placement, cystocentesis, and male and female urinary catheterization using models and/or cadavers. Instruction will prioritize tactile skill development, troubleshooting during placement, and recognition of common technical errors.

By minimizing lecture time and maximizing guided hands-on experience, this wet lab aims to build technician confidence, reinforce best practices, and promote consistent, high-quality procedural performance in clinical settings.

Learning Objectives

At the completion of this 4-hour wet lab, participants will be able to:

Implement immediate post-placement care, including securement, patency checks, and documentation essentials.

Prepare patients, equipment, and procedural sites using appropriate aseptic technique for invasive catheter and tube placement.

Demonstrate correct patient positioning and restraint specific to each procedure to optimize placement success.

Perform peripheral intracatheter placement with appropriate vein selection, catheter sizing, and securement.

Assist with and perform central venous catheter placement, including landmark identification, guidewire handling, and sterile field maintenance.

Place nasogastric tubes accurately and safely, confirming proper positioning and securing the tube effectively.

Perform cystocentesis using correct needle placement, angle, and depth while minimizing patient discomfort and complication risk.

Place male and female urinary catheters using proper technique, sterile handling, and anatomical awareness.

Identify and correct common placement errors and complications encountered during hands-on practice.