Continuing Education

06 November

WSVMA DVM: Masterclass Webinar on calf gastrointestinal disease

wsvma   |   Continuing Education

Join us Tuesday, November 17 at 12pm for our webinar Calf Gastrointestinal Disease – New Insights Into An Old Problem. Dr. Craig McConnel will be our guest speaker. This lecture will include a summary of current research into the impact of dairy calf GI disease on fecal microbial communities, GI epithelial cell gene expression, inflammatory parameters, and pathologic outcomes. Includes a discussion of outcomes related to the use of fecal microbiota transplants as an alternative therapy. Dr. Craig McConnel grew up on...

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16 October

The Next Normal: Pathways for Veterinary Medicine

wsvma   |   Continuing Education, Practice Management

The relatively staid veterinary profession has been truly uprooted and replanted over the last six months.  Join three veterinary profession thought leaders – Drs. Karen Felsted, Matt Salois, and Peter Weinstein – as they discuss and postulate on a direction that the veterinary profession may be headed.  Starting with a look at the global economy, extending into the veterinary specific economy, and touching the micro-economy within the operations of a practice, the presenters will encourage attendees to continue thinking differently...

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09 October

Pacific Northwest Veterinary Conference News – That’s a wrap!

wsvma   |   Continuing Education, WSVMA News

The Pacific Northwest Veterinary Conference (PNWVC) came to a close Sunday, marking the first successful venture into holding the large meeting in the virtual space. Normally taking up the entire Tacoma Convention Center, PNWVC pivoted to be held on a creative, easy-to-use online platform giving attendees a unique and fun experience. Just under 900 conference-goers connected online and viewed 130 hours of CE from 33 speakers in six different tracks. 47 vendors and their representatives exhibited in the trade show...

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09 October

WSVMA DVM: Masterclass Webinar – Managing Respiratory Distress

wsvma   |   Continuing Education

Join us Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 12pm for our webinar Managing Respiratory Distress. Dr. Shane Turner will be our guest speaker and he’ll teach how to quickly and safely obtain a diagnosis and initiate treatment for a variety of respiratory diseases. Dr. Turner graduated from Colorado State University in 2004. After graduation, he moved to Washington and began work for a small animal general practice. Dr. Turner transitioned into emergency medicine a few years later and has remained in the field...

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25 September

Pacific Northwest Veterinary Conference News – Busy next weekend? No worries, watch it later!

wsvma   |   Continuing Education, WSVMA News

Beginning next Friday, Oct. 2 at 8 am, we’re launching over 130 hours of premium continuing education at the Pacific Northwest Veterinary Conference (PNWVC). Both live and pre-recorded sessions are offered. But wait, you’re working next weekend? No problem! If you register now, you’ll have access to all 130+ hours for up to 12 months. You can watch the sessions at your leisure, in your PJs, or while relaxing in a hot bubble bath after the kids have gone to...

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18 September

Pacific Northwest Veterinary Conference News – Register today and watch whenever

wsvma   |   Continuing Education, WSVMA News

The Pacific Northwest Veterinary Conference is only two weeks away! Register in advance to access all 130+ hours of premium continuing education, whether it’s live during the Oct. 2-4 weekend, or whether you decide to watch it all later. For instance, register today but watch it when you finally get a few days off in the months to come. Register today and watch it when the house is quiet and the kids are finally in bed asleep. Or watch before...

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11 September

Pacific Northwest Veterinary Conference News – Take a break and relax

wsvma   |   Continuing Education, WSVMA News

In the crazy pandemic world of veterinary medicine, you need some downtime to relax, refresh, and reboot. Why not attend the Pacific Northwest Veterinary Conference and combine your love of learning with taking a respite from the long hours and stress that is veterinary practice right now. You owe it yourself to take that break. Not only do we have masterclass speakers and topics, but we also offer meditation, yoga, and massage guaranteed to calm you and help you relax. Did...

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11 September

WSVMA DVM: Masterclass webinar on stay (not exit) interviews

wsvma   |   Continuing Education

Join us Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 12 pm for our webinar Stay {Not Exit} Interviews – The Why and The How. Hayden Milligan, CMP will be our guest speaker. Stay Interviews are a valuable one-on-one interview between a manager and an employee. This lecture will help attendees understand what makes an employee want to keep working for you and your practice. Likewise, it will elicit what may entice someone to leave. Hayden has spent the majority of her life cultivating her...

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28 August

Pacific Northwest Veterinary Conference News – Let’s Go to the Zoo!

wsvma   |   Continuing Education

Join us on Friday, October 2 at 5:30 pm for our Let’s Go to the Zoo Happy Hour, sponsored by Woodland Park Zoo. Conference attendees are invited to a fun hour with co-hosts Dr. Gary Marshall and Dr. Lindsey Hornickel. Dr. Marshall will demonstrate how to make specially selected cocktails with recipes provided, including how to make them mocktails. Next, Dr. Hornickel will introduce the esteemed team at Woodland Park Zoo along with some special animal guests guaranteed to delight and...

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21 August

Pacific Northwest Veterinary Conference News – Recent grads receive a major discount!

wsvma   |   Continuing Education

Have you signed up for the Pacific Northwest Veterinary Conference yet? If not, do so soon! Early-bird registration rates ends on August 31. Don’t miss our more than 130+ CE sessions with 39 high-caliber speakers, many of your favorite exhibitors and sponsors, and a surprise Friday night event that is guaranteed to delight and entertain. Sign up before October 1 to receive access to all 130+ hours on-demand after the conference weekend. Are you within five years from graduation? Recent grads...

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