Certified Compassion Fatigue Specialist and Life Coach Julie Squires provides a foundational look at compassion fatigue. She explores its impact on individuals and practices, and she discusses how to build resilience in veterinary medicine. She also provides information on self-care and adopting a positive mindset. Course Handout Course Details
Dr. Jill Narak reviews diagnostic steps for neuroanatomic localization in the neurologic patient. She then reviews diagnostic steps for neuroanatomic localization in the neurologic patient. She then covers diagnosis and management of commons diseases and injuries, including seizures, brain and spinal trauma, and paralysis. Course Handout Course Details
Dr. Elisa Mazzaferro describes her diagnostic and therapeutic approach to the small animal trauma patient. She discusses maximizing oxygen delivery with stabilization of respiratory injuries, fluid/blood component therapy, and specific diagnostic and therapeutic interventions for a variety of conditions associated with trauma, including rib fractures, pneumothorax, sucking chest wounds, uroabdomen and spinal trauma. Course Handout…
Valli Parthasarathy, DVM, DACVB reviews the diagnosis and management of separation anxiety in dogs. Course Handout Course Details
Valli Parthasarathy, DVM, DACVB reviews puppy and kitten behavioral stages and body language. She then discusses the most common behavioral problems in puppies and kittens and useful strategies for preventing them. She includes tips for healthy socialization and choosing a trainer. Course Handout Course Details
Dr. Todd Marlo reviews common ophthalmic emergencies encountered in small animal practice, including corneal ulcers, foreign bodies, uveitis, glaucoma, retrobulbar abscesses, and proptosis. He covers diagnosis, medical treatment, and surgical treatment of each condition and provides advice on when to refer to a specialist. Course Handout Course Details
Dr. John Berg provides instruction on surgical repair of gastric dilatation and volvulus in dogs. He reviews risk factors for GDV, as well as clinical and radiographic signs. He also provides a detailed, narrated surgical video of an incisional gastropexy. Course Handout Course Details
John Berg, DVM, DACVS provides step-by-step instruction on how to diagnose and repair bladder rupture in dogs and cats. He includes a narrated video of repair of a ruptured bladder in a cat, and he discusses postoperative care as well. Course Handout Course Details
John Berg, DVM, DACVS provides step-by-step instruction on how to perform a perineal urethrostomy in a cat with lower urinary tract obstruction. His narrated surgical video shows the entire procedure from start to finish. He also provides tips and trick for avoiding and repairing surgical complications. Course Handout Course Details
John Berg, DVM, DACVS reviews principles of mass excision in dogs and cats, with emphasis on removal of soft tissue sarcomas and mast cell tumors. He discusses debulking, surgical margins, and open wound management. Course Handout Course Details