October 2024
09oct11:00 am12:00 pmMonthly Meetup – October 2024VECCS Monthly Mingle
Join us in a safe space where you can talk, share, brainstorm and commiserate over various clinical topics with fellow VECCS members!
Join us in a safe space where you can talk, share, brainstorm and commiserate over various clinical topics with fellow VECCS members!
Topic: The Data-Driven Approach to Creative Staffing
Description: Taking the perception of staffing needs out of the equation and focus on the facts. What metrics/data is everyone using to drive decision making? What do the metrics tell us and how do you translate that to action?
Moderator: Galie Bowersmith, RVT
October 9, 2024 11:00 am – 12:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
17oct9:00 am10:00 amNew Member Orientation – October 2024Welcome! We’re so excited to have you!
New members and long-time members alike, join us via Zoom, for this informative and fun orientation covering the following VECCS info:
New members and long-time members alike, join us via Zoom, for this informative and fun orientation covering the following VECCS info:
October 17, 2024 9:00 am – 10:00 am(GMT-05:00)
21oct8:00 pm9:00 pmWhen Yorkies Go BadVECCS x VIN Webinar
By: Elke Rudloff, DVM, DACVECC & Elizabeth Rozanski, DVM, DACVIM, DACVECC Description: Ever wonder about what it is about Yorkies? We have
By: Elke Rudloff, DVM, DACVECC & Elizabeth Rozanski, DVM, DACVIM, DACVECC
Description: Ever wonder about what it is about Yorkies? We have too! Dr. Rozanski and Dr. Rudloff are going to talk about when cuterebra, collapsing tracheas, PSS and carotid arteries make the Yorkie go bad. This interactive case discussion will identify and discuss some unique factors that we see with this terror breed.
By the end of the session, attendees will be able to:
Speaker Info: Dr. Rudloff worked as a specialist in emergency and critical are for over 30 years and is now exploring the end-of-life care space for BluePearl Pet Hospice. Dr. Rozanski is a specialist in emergency and critical care on faculty member at Tufts University.
October 21, 2024 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
November 2024
13nov11:00 am12:00 pmLeadership Connection – November 2024VECCS Monthly Mingle
Join us in a safe space where you can talk, share, brainstorm and commiserate over various clinical topics with fellow VECCS members!
Join us in a safe space where you can talk, share, brainstorm and commiserate over various clinical topics with fellow VECCS members!
Topic: Professional Shared Governance: Can human nursing models be applied to Veterinary Medicine?
Description: This round table discussion will offer guidance around what shared governance is, what it’s intended to accomplish, and how to participate in it effectively. The overarching purpose is to engage staff members in collaborative decision-making, increasing job satisfaction and help them see their value in the organization.
Moderator: Feliza Lopez, LVT, VTS(ECC)
November 13, 2024 11:00 am – 12:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
18nov8:00 pm9:00 pmRational Use of Antibiotics in the ERVECCS x VIN Webinar
By: Beth Davidow, DVM, DACVECC Description: We know that overuse of antibiotics can lead to resistance. We also know that not using
By: Beth Davidow, DVM, DACVECC
Description: We know that overuse of antibiotics can lead to resistance. We also know that not using the right antibiotics fast enough can increase mortality in septic patients. How do we then problem solve when to go fast and when to go slow? How do we choose antibiotics with different types of cases? This presentation will give concrete ideas on initial patient assessment, evidence based choices for different disease, and diagnostics that can help with antibiotic choice.
By the end of the session, attendees will be able to:
Speaker Info: Beth Davidow, DVM DACVECC is one of the co-founders of Timberline Veterinary Emergency and Specialty in Seattle, WA. She has previously been on faculty at Washington State University, is past president of ACVECC, and has been one of the Emergency medicine consultants for VIN since 2002. When she has time, she writes the blog, The Veterinary Idealist.
November 18, 2024 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
21nov9:00 am10:00 amNew Member Orientation – November 2024Welcome! We’re so excited to have you!
New members and long-time members alike, join us via Zoom, for this informative and fun orientation covering the following VECCS info:
New members and long-time members alike, join us via Zoom, for this informative and fun orientation covering the following VECCS info:
November 21, 2024 9:00 am – 10:00 am(GMT-05:00)
December 2024
11dec8:00 am5:15 pmLearning + Labs – Shock – the First 30 Minutes Day 1
Lab Title: Shock – the First 30 Minutes Lab Description: During this no-lecture, all-hands-on simulation lab, attendees will focus on identifying and
Lab Title: Shock – the First 30 Minutes
Lab Description: During this no-lecture, all-hands-on simulation lab, attendees will focus on identifying and treating the four common shock phenotypes. You will actively participate in a variety of exercises including managing patients in shock using high-fidelity simulators, hands-on procedural training using medium fidelity simulators, and rounds-style discussions. Pre-lab preparatory materials will be provided to allow participants to prepare for the course ahead of time. In addition to using high-fidelity simulation to manage real patient scenarios, participants will practice life-saving procedures including thoracocentesis, chest tube placement and advanced vascular access techniques on medium-fidelity training models.
Lab Location: VECCS Office – San Antonio, TX
December 11, 2024 8:00 am – 5:15 pm(GMT-05:00)
11dec11:00 am12:00 pmMonthly Meetup – December 2024VECCS Monthly Mingle
Join us in a safe space where you can talk, share, brainstorm and commiserate over various clinical topics with fellow VECCS members!
Join us in a safe space where you can talk, share, brainstorm and commiserate over various clinical topics with fellow VECCS members!
Topic: TBD
Description: TBD
Moderator: TBD
December 11, 2024 11:00 am – 12:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
12dec8:00 am12:45 pmLearning + Labs – Shock – the First 30 Minutes Day 2
Lab Title: Shock – the First 30 Minutes Lab Description: During this no-lecture, all-hands-on simulation lab, attendees will focus on identifying and
Lab Title: Shock – the First 30 Minutes
Lab Description: During this no-lecture, all-hands-on simulation lab, attendees will focus on identifying and treating the four common shock phenotypes. You will actively participate in a variety of exercises including managing patients in shock using high-fidelity simulators, hands-on procedural training using medium fidelity simulators, and rounds-style discussions. Pre-lab preparatory materials will be provided to allow participants to prepare for the course ahead of time. In addition to using high-fidelity simulation to manage real patient scenarios, participants will practice life-saving procedures including thoracocentesis, chest tube placement and advanced vascular access techniques on medium-fidelity training models.
Lab Location: VECCS Office – San Antonio, TX
December 12, 2024 8:00 am – 12:45 pm(GMT-05:00)
By: Robert Swinger, DVM, DACVO Description: One of the most challenging aspects of veterinary ophthalmology is dealing with emergencies. This includes how
By: Robert Swinger, DVM, DACVO
Description: One of the most challenging aspects of veterinary ophthalmology is dealing with emergencies. This includes how to perform emergency procedures, what drugs to have in your hospital for these cases, and how and when to refer to an ophthalmologist. This session will review common emergency management of cases, including melting/deep corneal ulcers, proptosed globes, hyphema, and acute glaucoma. This session will help you understand the long-term prognosis following these emergencies and what information needs to be relayed to owners as therapy is initiated.
By the end of the session, attendees will be able to:
Speaker Info: Dr. Robert Swinger completed his undergraduate work and received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Illinois in 2003. After completing an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Veterinary Specialists of South Florida in 2004, he went on to complete both an ophthalmology internship and residency at the Animal Eye Specialty Clinic. Soon thereafter, he joined the VCA Aurora Animal Hospital before returning to Florida in 2011 to launch Animal Eye Guys. Animal Eye Guys has several locations across South Florida extending on the east coast from Miami to Coral Springs and on the west coast from Fort Myers to Naples. Dr. Swinger is board certified and a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists. In his work environment, Dr. Swinger enjoys teaching and taking active roles in the clinic’s internship/residency programs. He is an active lecturer/wet lab instructor across the nation including the Florida Veterinary Medical Association, The Gulf Atlantic Veterinary Conference, AVMA, Vet Vacation CE and many local events for his referring veterinary community. He currently serves on the Florida Veterinary Medical Association’s Executive Board and is a member of the Wedgewood Medical Advisory Board. Outside of the veterinary arena, Dr. Swinger enjoys spending time with his family (which includes his twins, Keegan and Francesca, and a toy poodle, Sophia) and enjoys the outdoors.
December 16, 2024 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
19dec9:00 am10:00 amNew Member Orientation – December 2024Welcome! We’re so excited to have you!
New members and long-time members alike, join us via Zoom, for this informative and fun orientation covering the following VECCS info:
New members and long-time members alike, join us via Zoom, for this informative and fun orientation covering the following VECCS info:
December 19, 2024 9:00 am – 10:00 am(GMT-05:00)
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05junAll Day07European Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Congress 2025
Attend the largest gathering of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care in Europe. Attended by over 900 delegates, from 50 countries, across 3 full days with
Attend the largest gathering of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care in Europe. Attended by over 900 delegates, from 50 countries, across 3 full days with world renowned speakers. Whether you are a vet or nurse: raise your level of Emergency and Intensive care.
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