In this VETgirl podcast, we interview Dr. Richard Goldstein on the role of artificial intelligence in the role of CBC hematology in veterinary medicine. Learn about the importance of blood smears in veterinary medicine, and when a blood smear should be performed to supplement the automated CBC results.
In this VETgirl online veterinary CE blog sponsored by Purina, Dr. Ross Palmer, DACVS, discusses the “dreaded duo” of obesity and osteoarthritis (OA) in dogs. Learn how these comorbidities are utterly defenseless when pet owners and veterinary teams work together to beat them.
July 2022 VETgirl Webinar Calendar Can Now Be Easily Added to Your Calendar Looking for CE that works with YOUR schedule? Check out the new VETgirl CE Webinars Calendar to make sure you never miss a webinar! The VETgirl CE Webinars calendar can be viewed directly in your browser OR integrated into your regular calendar
In this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education blog, Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT talks about menopause signs and treatment options for our veterinary field. Read on as I discuss the common signs of menopause and some treatment options for you to potentially consider.
April 23, 2021 Today’s VETgirl online veterinary continuing education sponsored blog is written by Dr. Lindsey Bullen, DACVN. Thanks to Royal Canin for sponsoring this blog. Please note the opinions in this blog are the expressed opinion of the author, and not directly endorsed by VETgirl. Nutrition for the Nephron Blog By Dr. Lindsey Bullen,
In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, Dr. Justine Lee and Tiffany Gendron discuss what ER vets and veterinarians do that annoy veterinary technicians. Tune in for a full-filled podcast to learn what we can do to be better teammates and to run the hospital more efficiently with good patient care.
Join us for a complimentary, 30-minute VETgirl-Scopio YouTube LIVE event, where Dr. Anne Stoneham reviews her hospital's experience with telecytology. When should you consider aspirating that mass and submitting it for stat cytology? Tune in to learn how "in-house" cytology can help you and your patient!
In this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education Rachel Feldman, CVT talks about the importance of teamwork in veterinary medicine. If you're a veterinarian, veterinary technician, CSR, or veterinary student, this is a must read for you! Because you're rockin' it...
April 23, 2021 Today’s VETgirl online veterinary continuing education sponsored blog is written by Dr. Lindsey Bullen, DACVN. Thanks to Royal Canin for sponsoring this blog. Please note the opinions in this blog are the expressed opinion of the author, and not directly endorsed by VETgirl. Nutrition for the Nephron Blog By Dr. Lindsey Bullen,
In this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education blog, we review the use of tramadol in dogs with chronic arthritis. Does it work? In this VETgirl podcast, we discuss a recent prospective study comparing carprofen, placebo and tramadol in dogs.
In this, VETgirl webinar, Dr. Mike Barletta, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVAA reviews the mechanism of action, chemical and physical characteristics, and the duration of action of the most commonly used local anesthetic drugs in small animal anesthesia. Toxic effects and how to prevent and treat them will also be covered.
January 2023 In this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education blog, Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT talks about how to get the veterinary internship that you want, and what you can do to maximize your changes of getting an internship… even if you’re a C student. By Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT Director of Medicine /
En este webinar de VETgirl en Espanol; la Dra. Ane Uriarte, DECVN estará discutiendo el acercamiento al perro con convulsiones. En este webinar hablaremos de la forma más segura y lógica con la que manejar diferentes casos de epilepsia.
In this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education blog sponsored by the American Heartworm Society, Dr. Chris Duke, DVM, reviews the state of heartworm disease in the United States, and why heartworm season should be seen at 12 months long!
Best practices that make the difference! In this 1-hour, VETgirl webinar, Natalie Gruchow, CVPM, SHRM-CP will provide a basic overview of Lyme, leptospirosis, and feline leukemia vaccines with the focus on how to clearly explain the benefits to pet owners. There are many lifestyle factors that influence the decision to vaccinate or not vaccinate, and we must learn to be proactive about addressing potential concerns that may arise. Tune in to learn how the use of Fear-Free concepts can alleviate fear, anxiety, and stress during the vaccination appointment for the pet and pet owner.
In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education blog, we interview Dr. Nyssa Reine-Salz on primary urethral sphincter mechanism incompetence (USMI), otherwise known as spay incontience. What treat options are out there for this very common problem? Today’s blog is sponsored by Merck Animal Health.
In this 1-hour, online VETgirl CE webinar, Karlene Belyea reviews how to utilize your body language as part of communication in the veterinary setting. Learn how to build rapport and trust, show confidence, gain credibility, sell better and improve relationships with clients and team members.
In this 30-minute, YouTube LIVE VETgirl webinar, Dr. Erin Burton reviews canine leptospirosis diagnostic testing options. Once considered a disease of rural communities, leptospirosis is becoming a more commonly seen pathogen for dogs in a wide variety of geographic settings.
In this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education blog, Amanda M. Shelby, RVTg, VTS (Anesthesia/Analgesia) reviews the importance of heart rate and rhythm during general anesthesia in our veterinary patients. Whether you're a small animal or large animal veterinarian or veterinary technician, you'll want to read more to learn about the importance of heart rate's effect on cardiac output!
We're honored to offer a 1-hour webinar by VETgirl's Chief Happiness Officer Jeannine Moga. Join us as she evaluates the evidence on mental health and wellbeing across the helping professions, with a focus on what makes veterinary practices unique.
Mind over matter! In this 1-hour, VETgirl webinar, Dr. Jacqueline Neilson, DVM, DACVB tackles some common mindsets that may sabotage our health, happiness, and work in the veterinary setting. Tune in and learn how we can shift those mindsets to improve our personal well-being, the well-being of the profession, and the care we deliver to our patients.
Join us for a 1-hour VETgirl webinar, where Dr. Rist reviews historical and current patterns of canine infectious respiratory disease complex (CIRDC) and canine influenza viruses (CIV) in the United States.
In this 1-hour, VETgirl veterinary technician webinar, Donna Sisak, CVT, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia/Analgesia) reviews the role the veterinary technician anesthetist plays in monitoring and managing a patient for a successful outcome. Tune in to learn tips to improve anesthetic patient care within your practice.
In this VETgirl webinar, Jeannine Moga, MA, MSW, LCSW explores the “challenge zone” of futility in veterinary practice as it relates to treatment decision-making, moral distress, and the skills required to effectively – and compassionately –navigate ethical dilemmas that push the boundaries of care.
In this VETgirl podcast, we interview Dr. Amy Pike, DACVB on separation anxiety, COVID, cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS) and all things behavior! With COVID, what should we veterinary professionals do with the spike in separation anxiety once pet owners return to work? Tune in to learn all about all things behavioral, including natural and prescription behavioral medications to reach for, and how to identify, recognize and treat behavioral problems in veterinary medicine.
In this VETgirl leadership webinar, Dr. Sally Ryan will review the ethics of working in a veterinary clinic, and how it can elicit emotional responses. She will identify some common ethical dilemmas in veterinary practice, whether you're a CSR, vet tech, veterinary associate or veterinary owner.
In this VETgirl online webinar, Dr. Karen Stasiak reviews Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease complex. In this lecture, she'll review how to apply pulmonary immunology to clinical vaccine decision making, what the common pathogens of the CIRD complex are and which diagnostic options to choose for CIRD.
Food allergies: novel protein and done? In this 1-hour VETgirl webinar, Dr. Galia Sheinberg, DLACVD reviews adverse food reactions and their diagnosis from a dermatology point of view. Tune in to find out how to be successful with your food trials in your canine and feline patients!
Join us for a VETgirl webinar by Dr. Stephan Carey, as he reviews the coughing dog and what you need to know. This lecture will review clinical signs, etiology, treatment and identification/diagnosis of etiological agents such as Canine Influenza Virus and Bordetella.
In this VETgirl webinar, Dr. Ralph Harvey, DACVAA reviews the engagement of clients in pain management for their animals and the strength of this vital partnership.
In this 1-hour, VETgirl webinar, Dr. Mike Barletta reviews how the anesthesia machine works, different oxygen sources, oxygen flowmeters, vaporizers, CO2 absorbent, and scavenging systems. Dr Barletta will also review different breathing systems available.
In this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education blog, VETgirl's Chief Happiness Officer, Jeannine Moga, MA, MSW, LCSW, clinical veterinary social worker, discusses how to ask for help. Because we all need it! This is Part 2 of a 2 part blog, so please make sure to check out Part 1 HERE!
VETgirl, the #1 CE resource, is seeking interested 1st or 2nd year veterinary student at AVMA-accredited veterinary schools to serve as student vet representatives for their school! The role of the VETgirl student representative is to act as a liaison between VETgirl and their veterinary student body.
In this VETgirl leadership webinar, Dr. Sally Ryan will review how to maintain boundaries in the veterinary field. In this webinar, we will review common reasons for “broken boundaries” and identify creative strategies for developing healthy boundaries in the workplace.
In this VETgirl webinar, Mary L. Berg, will review the comprehensive oral health assessment and treatment (COHAT) including how to properly conduct a conscious and anesthetized oral examination on the dog and cat and dental indices that should be evaluated and recorded on the dental chart. Tune in and learn.
In this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education blog, Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT talks about something most people don't talk... menopause, aging and how our mentality changes as we age. Why do you care? As our field is majority women, and some of us are "aging" out and developing a ZFG mentality!
In this VETgirl veterinary technician webinar, Mary L. Berg, BS, LATG, RVT, VTS (Dentistry) reviews the multiple options for treatment of teeth beyond extraction. Oral disease often leads to tooth extraction, when there are alternative treatment options to save those teeth. Tune in to learn more!
In this VETgirl CE webinar, Dr. Michael Jaffe, DACVS will review some of the most common muscle and tendon injuries in dogs such as calcanean tendon rupture, biceps tenosynovitis, supraspinatus tendon injuries, infraspinatus contracture, and iliopsoas muscle injuries.
En este webinar, de 1 hora de VETgirl Español, el Dr. Alberto Fernandez discutirá el uso de la anestesia inyectable en la Sala de Emergencia y en la Unidad de Cuidado Intensivo. Se repasarán los medicamentos disponibles, con énfasis en la farmacología y contraindicaciones de cada uno, para proveer una anestesia segura.
In this VETgirl webinar, Dr. Andrew Hanzlicek will provide a clinical review of anti-fungal treatment recommendations for common invasive fungal infections (e.g., blastomycosis, histoplasmosis, coccidioidomycosis, cryptococcosis, opportunistic molds) in dogs and cats.
En este webinar de VETgirl en Español, la Dra. Claudia Lewy repasa las constantes amenazas de enfermedades zoonóticas y tropicales vectoriales emergentes. En este webinar, ella repasa los factores de riesgo geográficos y estacionales, y otros factores de riesgo que influencian este grupo de enfermedades en nuestros pacientes veterinarios.
In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education blog, Dr. Garret Pachtinger reviews the underlying pathophysiology of head trauma (e.g., brain/spinal injury), neurologic evaluation, and Modified Glascow Coma scoring. Severe brain and spinal cord injury are challenging cases to treat in small animal medicine.
In this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education blog, Amanda M. Shelby, RVTg, VTS (Anesthesia/Analgesia) reviews the importance of heart rate and rhythm during general anesthesia in our veterinary patients. Whether you're a small animal or large animal veterinarian or veterinary technician, you'll want to read more to learn about the importance of heart rate's effect on cardiac output!
In today’s VETgirl online veterinary continuing education blog, Dr. Garret Pachtinger, DACVECC reviews specific treatment for head trauma in the dog and cat. Last week, he discussed the underlying pathophysiology of brain/spinal injury, neurologic evaluation, and Modified Glascow Coma scoring, so make sure to check out that head trauma: Part 1 blog HERE. DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
In this VETgirl podcast, we talk to Dr. Meghan Herron, DACVB on how we can improve our feline care! How can we break down behavioral barriers when it comes to feline wellness care? What are the barriers when it comes to wellness care besides finances? What can we do to minimize feline stress and pet parent stress related to the veterinary visit? Tune in to learn more with this VETgirl podcast!
In this 1-hour, VETgirl exotics webinar, Dr. Sarah Ozawa will discuss the clinical approach, diagnostic workup, and treatment of the anorexic rabbit. Tune in for updates on common diseases, prognostic factors, analgesic medications, and therapeutic approaches.
In this VETgirl veterinary technician webinar, Colleen Ruderman, RVT, VTS (SAIM) will review protein-losing enteropathy (PLE). Learn the pathophysiology, clinical symptoms, diagnostic testing, dietary requirements, and nursing care associated with PLE.
In today’s VETgirl podcast, we interview Dr. Nicholas J. Trout MA, VET MB, DACVS, ECVS on the benefits of weight loss with respect to underlying canine orthopedic disease. As a growing population of our pets are overweight or obese, tune in to find out how you can help pets live a more pain-free life.
