Continuing Education:
Opportunity for LVTs/ Assistants
Washington State Approved
Location for all Dates:
VCA Veterinary Specialty Center of Seattle
20115 44th Avenue West
Lynnwood, WA 98036
2nd Floor Conference Room
Time: 7:00-8:30pm
Refreshments are Provided!
There is no charge for any of these offerings
Questions or problems registering - please call Teresa Johnson:
(425) 697-6106 ext. 239
2011
December 15 - Nutrition for Technicians
In this lecture, the importance of nutrition and the veterinary technician's role will be discussed. The basics of nutrition will be reviewed, including nutrients, body conditions scoring, and how to evaluate pet food labels. We will also talk about some myths regarding pet foods and how to discuss those with clients. We will go over some case examples as well as examine a couple of pet food labels.
Presented by Dr. Kimberly Krug
Thank you for a great class!
2012
January 17 - Pain Management
This lecture will begin by reviewing the pathophysiology of pain and methods of assessing pain in our small animal patients. We will then discuss various pain management options including their mechanisms of action, benefits, and potential side effects or contraindications. Finally we will discuss the benefits of multimodal approach to pain management.
Presented by Dr. Kristen Shackelford
February 16 - CPCR: The role of preparation in a Smooth Resuscitation
This course will review the indications for performing CPCR and how to assess patients. We will also discuss the steps involved in CPCR, and how to utilize a veterinary team to ensure a smooth resuscitation effort. We will also review the basic equipment needs for CPCR and communicating with client before, during and after CPCR.
Presented by Dr. Maggie Theis
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March 13 - TBD
Presented by Dr. Ian Muldowney
We are excited to offer all online registration for this class - registration begins 30 days prior to class (register early as space is limited to 35 technicians). Please check back for updates!
April 19 - The Pregnant Bitch & Neonatal Care
This lecture is designed to give the technician and assistant a better understanding of caring for the pregnant bitch and care of the neonatal puppies. We will cover all aspects of the breeding process including but no limited to breeding the bitch, care of the bitch during pregnancy, whelping, c-sections, puppy resuscitation, neonatal care and emergencies.
Presented by Dr. Adam King
We are excited to offer all online registration for this class - registration begins 30 days prior to class (register early as space is limited to 35 technicians). Please check back for updates!
May 15 - Case Discussion on Anesthesia and Anesthetic Emergencies
This lecture will be a discussion on common anesthetic procedures and tips for how to minimize patient morbidity. There will be a case examples for anesthetic complications and a discussion on how approach them correctly and confidently.
Presented by Dr. Laura Ahlgrim
We are excited to offer all online registration for this class - registration begins 30 days prior to class (register early as space is limited to 35 technicians). Please check back for updates!
June 14 - Interpretation and Treatment of EKG Rhythms
This lecture is a review of normal and abnormal EKG rhythms. We will discuss normal cardiac complexes on an EKG and what the various parts represent, as well as discuss abnormal complexes, what disease they could represent and the various treatments. We will conclude the lecture with a review of practice cases and a discussion on what was done and what could have been done better.
Presented by Dr. Lindsay Wiser
We are excited to offer all online registration for this class - registration begins 30 days prior to class (register early as space is limited to 35 technicians). Please check back for updates!
