VPN Plus+ ExclusiveToxicology 101October 27, 2022This session is an introduction into toxicology for the veterinary technician. It focuses on initial presentation and obtaining a thorough history, the value of a poison control consultation, toxic principles, and discussion of some common toxins in veterinary medicine.
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VPN Plus+ ExclusiveI Feel Your Pain: How Empathic Communication and the Human Perception of Pain Influences Our Animal PatientsOctober 19, 2022This session: Attendees will learn how pain is an incredibly subjective and personal experience in humans. Perception of pain is influenced by numerous factors, including age, socioeconomic status, gender, and race. Animal pain may be subjectively affected by these human factors, for better or worse, from standpoints of both the owners/guardians and the treating veterinarians.
VPN Plus+ ExclusivePhytocannabinoids and Pain Management: A Practical Guide to Understanding the Basics of Cannabinoid Medicine and its Clinical ApplicationsOctober 13, 2022This presentation will discuss the basics of the endocannabinoid system and the pharmacology/pharmacokinetics of CBD. Dr. Sosnow will review the published clinical studies that relate to the use of CBD and the potential of other phytocannabinoids as pain management tools. It will briefly discuss the human experience of using CBD to manage pain, based on published literature.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveMe-OUCH! The Physiology of Osteoarthritis in CatsOctober 6, 2022In this session: Kristin Cooley, BA, CVT, VTS (anesthesia/analgesia), VCC, will review pain physiology in general and delve into the specifics of OA, as well as discuss some treatment options.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveSEO Tips for the Veterinary PracticeSeptember 30, 2022In this session: Jesse Davies will discuss the importance of the internet and using search engine optimization (SEO) to increase revenue for veterinary practices. Plus, CE credit option.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveInstagram 101: How to Easily Start and Manage an Instagram Account for Your ClinicSeptember 2, 2022Cheyanne Flerx will give you a quick crash course on using and navigating Instagram. She'll also share the difference between Facebook and Instagram, what to post to Instagram, and provide an action plan so you can launch your Instagram account ASAP!
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveInside & Out: The Multi-Channel CommunicationJune 30, 2022When you’re tired of sharing your message that’s the moment it is just getting through to your audiences. People come to your practice with assumptions based on previous experiences. Set expectations with your team and your clients with constant consistent. This focus on messaging internally and externally will eliminate frustrations inside and out. During our session we will outline communication messaging, digital listen techniques and work through how to disseminate the same message to each audience across each channel online and off.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveAnesthesia Safety – Checklists and Troubleshooting the Anesthetized PatientMay 4, 2022 Dr. Kris Kruse-Elliot covers anesthesia safety, including using checklists to help prevent problems. It will also showcase troubleshooting algorithms to quickly recognize and safely treat problems in anesthetized patients.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveThe A to Z of Pharmacology — Tips and Tricks to Remember on Drugs and Their ActionsApril 8, 2022In this webinar, Jennifer Serling, CVT, breaks down common drug types into easier-to-learn segments. She also reviews drug classifications and their actions. Additionally, this session includes fun memory techniques for recalling all those pharmaceuticals veterinary professionals work with every day.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveDental radiology made easy – tips and tricks for great dental radsMarch 25, 2022Mary Berg, BS, RVT, RLATG, VTS (dentistry) covers how dental radiographs are an essential part of the oral exam. Radiographs help diagnose pathology that is not visible from the surface. They can confirm suspect pathology, as well as help demonstrate the pathology to the client. Dental radiographs can improve the standard of care in your practice and increase your clinic's revenue.