| 22 tips from the ER | Gain practical, time-tested, and largely
non-technical tips from the emergency room trenches. Dr. Jon Geller, an
emergency veterinarian for 20 years, offers 22 canine- and feline-focused tips
that you’ll be able to put into use immediately, whether you work in an
emergency room or in general practice. Learn about emergency fluids,
decontamination, local blocks, FAST Scans, toxins, trickle feeding, oxygen
delivery, and more. 1.0 CE Credit
$15 AVMA/SAVMA Members
$30
Non-members
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| 23 more tips from the ER | This follow-up to the popular 22 Tips from the ER course
covers 23 new tips from the emergency room trenches. Gain practical, time-tested
strategies for emergency cases that you’ll be able to put to use immediately.
Topics include emergency fluids, decontamination, oxygen delivery, and
more. 1.0 CE Credit
$15 AVMA/SAVMA Members
$30
Non-members
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| Adaptability: Getting back to being human | What if we go beyond “surviving these stressful times and instead, plan to
come out stronger than ever? Join Harvard trained psychiatrist, #1 best-selling
author, scientific researcher & mom of 3, Dr. Shimi Kang for a fascinating
journey through the latest human neuroscience, behavioral studies, and practical
tools that will help you achieve better health, connection, and adaptability in
the workplace and home in the weeks, months, and years to come. CE Credit is not available for this course
Free for AVMA/SAVMA Members
Free for
Non-members
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| AFAST: Understanding and performing the test | Learn about the AFAST exam, including its target-organ
approach and five views. Understand how to perform the test to screen for
obvious soft tissue abnormalities that may be missed by physical exam, blood and
urine testing, and radiography. 1.0 CE Credit
$15 AVMA/SAVMA Members
$30
Non-members
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| Allergy anchor therapies: When, what, and how | Learn about symptomatic treatment options for atopy,
including glucocorticoids, Atopica®, Apoquel, and Cytopoint®. Discover how to
make the most of these options, reasons they might fail, dose adjustments,
switching therapies, secondary infection control, and tips for ensuring
compliance. 1.0 CE Credit
$15 AVMA/SAVMA Members
$30
Non-members
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| Anesthesia: Reducing morbidity and mortality | Learn how to improve anesthesia-related safety in
clinical practice. Explore the scientific literature regarding
anesthesia-related mortality and morbidity to understand specific factors that
increase and decrease these rates. 1.0 CE Credit
$15 AVMA/SAVMA Members
$30
Non-members
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| Anesthetic Monitoring and Common Complications | Learn about basic and advanced anesthetic
monitoring techniques for small animal patients. Dr. Elizabeth Goudie, head of
anesthesiology at New York City’s BluePearl Veterinary Partners, covers pulse
oximetry, pulse pressure variation, and blood pressure monitoring. She also
reviews commonly observed arrythmias under general anesthesia, and treatment
options including vasopressors. 1.0 CE Credit
$15 AVMA/SAVMA Members
$30
Non-members
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| Anti-epileptic medications: A case-based approach | Explore commonly used anti-epileptic medications, pros
and cons of each, and their respective indications and contraindications. Using
a case-based approach, examine challenging scenarios that require a new,
additional, or adjusted regimen of anti-epileptic drugs. 1.0 CE Credit
$15 AVMA/SAVMA Members
$30
Non-members
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| Apoquel and Cytopoint: Communication is Key | Apoquel and Cytopoint have transformed the way we manage
allergic dermatitis. To achieve the best possible outcomes, we need to
communicate effectively with the owner on the treatment options and their value
as well as set realistic expectations. Consideration must also be given to
factors that may contribute to the burden of care for each owner which will
impact the potential success of treatment. This course will focus on these key
points using real case examples. 1.0 CE Credit
Free
for AVMA/SAVMA Members
Free
for Non-members
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| Behavioral Economics and the Veterinary Profession | Why do we sometimes make foolish decisions and
what can be done about it? This presentation explores a number of
decision-making biases and shows how to improve your own decision making and
bottom line in the process. An overview of the field of behavioral economics is
provided along with some examples of how it could be applied in the veterinarian
profession. 1.0 CE Credit
$15 AVMA/SAVMA Members
$30 Non-members This webinar is made possible through educational funding from Merck Animal
Health/VMG
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| Brave new work: Reinventing workplace culture | Aaron Dignan helps teams reinvent their operating systems—the fundamental
principles and practices that shape their culture. In this presentation, Dignan
shares what he has learned about workplace culture inside some of the world’s
largest institutions. Learn how our current way of working came to be, and
discover organizations that are trading bureaucracy and compliance for more
adaptive and human cultures. CE Credit is not available for this course
Free for AVMA/SAVMA Members
Free for Non-members The Veterinary Leadership Conference series is made
possible through educational funding from Zoetis and CareCredit
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| Building revenue: Visits or average transaction? | A new statistical model indicates that invoices per
patient may have a greater impact on increasing revenue than average client
transaction (ACT). Learn about the tradeoff between ACT and visits, and how the
rising ACT during COVID could impact the future. 0.5 CE Credit
$15 AVMA/SAVMA Members
$30
Non-members
The Best of Economic Summit Series is made possible through
educational funding from Merck Animal Health and CareCredit
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| Cannabis in practice: History, research & science | With increasing interest in cannabis as a
therapeutic agent both in human medicine and veterinary medicine, veterinarians
are fielding more questions about the use, dosing, and adverse effects of
cannabis. The presenter will provide an overview of the history of the use of
cannabis for medicinal benefits, an overview of the endocannabinoid system that
is present in all domestic animals, a discussion of the major cannabinoids and
terpenes in cannabis plants and treatment of toxicity in animals. 1.0 CE Credit
$15 AVMA/SAVMA Members
$30
Non-members
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| Cannabis products: Regulation & state perspectives | Learn about FDA regulations and activities related to
animal food and drugs containing cannabis and its components. Discover the
status of veterinary medical board guidance on the use of cannabis products for
animals. Hear from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine’s senior regulatory
counsel and the executive director of AAVSB. 1.0 CE Credit
$15 AVMA/SAVMA Members
$30
Non-members
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| Cannabis toxicosis in companion animals | Explore real-world cases of CBD and THC toxicosis in
pets. Drawing from scientific literature and Pet Poison Helpline's case
database, learn about expected (and unexpected) clinical signs of toxicosis,
appropriate medical treatments, diagnostic tests, and prognosis. 1.0 CE Credit
$15 AVMA/SAVMA Members
$30
Non-members
|
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| Cannabis: Pharmacology and endocannabinoid system | Discover what’s currently known about the
endocannabinoid system, and identify potential targets through which the system
might be manipulated therapeutically with exogenous cannabinoids. Learn about
key pharmacokinetic considerations of phytocannabinoids.
1.0 CE Credit
$15 AVMA/SAVMA Members
$30
Non-members
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| Coaching: Develop and inspire team accountability | Learn coaching techniques to help you inspire your team
and become a more influential leader. Evaluate which techniques you currently
use and identify ones you’d like to start using. Recognize roadblocks you may be
facing, and create a unique action plan to move past them. 1.0 CE Credit
$15 AVMA/SAVMA Members
$30
Non-members
|
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| Combating racism in veterinary medicine | Explore racism in the veterinary profession. Learn about
common issues experienced by minority veterinarians throughout the history of
the profession, and tools to address race-related problems. 1.0 CE Credit
$15 AVMA/SAVMA Members
$30 Non-members
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| Communicating better with clients: 2 sessions | Learn how to communicate better with clients in these
two sessions. Discover new words and techniques to make your communications more
impactful. Explore pet owners’ mindsets toward veterinary medicine and what
they’re looking for in a veterinary practice.
1.0 CE Credit
$15 AVMA/SAVMA Members
$30 Non-members
The Best of Economic Summit Series is made possible through
educational funding from Merck Animal Health and
CareCredit
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| Creative Curve: The Right Idea at the Right Time | We have been spoon-fed the notion that
creativity is the province of genius -- of those brilliant few whose moments of
insight arrive in flashes of divine inspiration. Either we have that gift, or we
don’t. Allen Gannett shows that simply isn’t true. He dispels the myths around
creative genius and reveals the science behind achieving breakout success in any
field. Recent research has shown that there is a predictable science behind
achieving success in any creative endeavor. 1.0 CE Credit
$15 AVMA/SAVMA Members
$30 Non-members This webinar is made possible through educational funding from Merck Animal
Health/VMG
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| Digital Transformation and the Customer Experience | Emerging technologies shift customer experiences
(CX), expectations, and behaviors which, in turn, changes the way veterinary
businesses and practices operate to remain relevant. To digitally transform,
companies must align on strategic direction, collaborate across functions and
hierarchies, develop digital literacy and capacity, and plan for inevitable
future disruption. 0.5 CE Credit
$15 AVMA/SAVMA Members
$30 Non-members This webinar is made possible through educational funding from Merck Animal
Health/VMG
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| Discover the magic in veterinary medicine | Veterinary medicine is full of magic... if you look for
it. Using Harry Potter themes as analogies, learn leadership strategies to
capture valuable moments in veterinary medicine and overcome challenges. 1.0 CE Credit
$15 AVMA/SAVMA Members
$30 Non-members
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| Early-career success: Essential skills | Learn about three skills crucial for all veterinary
professionals during the early-career years. Dr. Kaitlyn Boatright discusses her
own experiences as a recent graduate and examines scientific literature to
highlight the skills that can most impact personal and professional success.
Learn about the importance of setting healthy boundaries, developing resilience,
and building both a professional network and support system in the early stages
of your career. 1.0 CE Credit
$15 AVMA/SAVMA Members
$30 Non-members The
Veterinary Leadership Conference series is made
possible through educational funding from Zoetis and CareCredit
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| Extraction, oral surgery: Patient-centric approach | Learn how to succeed in dental extractions and other
oral surgery by taking a patient-centric approach. Deepen your understanding of
proper patient care, and come away with a mastery of minimally invasive surgery
techniques. 1.0 CE Credit
$15 AVMA/SAVMA Members
$30
Non-members
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| Feline neuropathic and pain physiology conditions | Learn the most recent evidence-based concepts in
pain physiology, syndromes, recognition, prevention, and treatment in cats. Dr.
Mark Epstein, a canine and feline veterinary specialist, provides an overview of
normal protective pain and discusses how it can become maladaptive and
neuropathic when it goes sideways. 1.0 CE Credit
$15 AVMA/SAVMA Members
$30
Non-members
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| Feline Ophthalmology in 50 Minutes | Learn recommendations, guidelines, and best
practices for treating the most common feline eye diseases. Dr. Joshua Eaton, a
veterinary ophthalmologist, highlights the practices and protocols supported by
current evidence-based literature. He also reviews the differences in ophthalmic
diseases between dogs and cats, and the risks of treating cats with
canine-specific drugs and treatments. 1.0 CE Credit
$15 AVMA/SAVMA Members
$30
Non-members
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| How the Customer’s Brain Impacts Your Business | The way we’ve always built brands, pricing,
products, and messaging is wrong. When you don’t consider how the brain actually
works, you might as well be throwing noodles on the wall and seeing which one’s
stick… But what if you knew how the brain made decisions? In this session,
Melina will use concepts of behavioral economics (including loss aversion,
anchoring & adjustment, and relativity) to unlock the answers…and give you
the key so you can see your business in a whole new light. 0.5 CE Credit
$15 AVMA/SAVMA Members
$30 Non-members This webinar is made possible through educational funding from Merck Animal
Health/VMG
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| Merck Animal Health Veterinary Wellbeing Study | Due to growing concerns about mental health in the
veterinary profession—including issues such as depression, anxiety, compassion
fatigue, burnout, and suicide—Merck Animal Health sponsored a study in 2017 to
definitively measure the mental health and wellbeing of U.S. veterinarians. In
this webinar, explore key findings of the study, and gain a deeper understanding
of the current state of mental health and wellbeing in the veterinary profession
and what can be done to improve it. CE Credit is not available for this course
Free for AVMA/SAVMA Members
Free for Non-members This course material is proprietary to Merck
Animal Health; development of this course is made possible through educational
funding from Merck Animal Health
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| NSAIDs and opioids in feline pain management | Learn the wisest and best uses of various drug
classes in feline pain treatment. Dr. Mark Epstein, a canine and feline
veterinary specialist, discusses nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs),
opioids, adjunctive pain-modifying medications (including ketamine, alpha-2
agonists, tramadol, gabapentin, TCA's, SSNRIs), and local anesthetics. 1.0 CE Credit
$15 AVMA/SAVMA Members
$30
Non-members
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| One Health: Opening session and keynote | Hear two experts address participants during
AVMA Convention 2019’s opening ceremonies. Dr. Jerome Adams, the 20th U.S.
surgeon general, shares his message on the importance of partnerships and using
them to advance human health. Author, professor, and cardiologist (for people)
Dr. Barbara Natterson-Horowitz, M.D., discusses how animals navigate their way
to adulthood, and what humans can learn from our shared experiences with animal
adolescents. CE Credit is not available for this course
Free for AVMA/SAVMA Members
Free
for
Non-members
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| Pancreatitis in Canines vs. Felines | Pancreatitis differs significantly between cats
and dogs, with variations including history, presentation, physical exam
findings, diagnostic testing, co-morbid conditions, and therapeutic options.
Learn what the most recent peer-reviewed literature says about evaluating,
diagnosing, and providing therapeutic recommendations for your small-animal
patients. 1.0 CE Credit
$15 AVMA/SAVMA Members
$30
Non-members
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| People of color in veterinary leadership roles | Explore the need for more veterinarians of color in leadership, management,
ownership, and specialist positions. Learn about the pipeline for these roles,
current data, history and action steps. 1.0 CE Credit
$15 AVMA/SAVMA Members
$30
Non-members
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| Post-pandemic economy and small business survival | World-renowned economist Dambisa Moyo envisions what the
economy will look like in the post-pandemic world. Learn what’s needed to
overcome barriers to financial recovery and economic growth, how small
businesses can survive, and how you can prepare for the future.
1.0 CE Credit
$15 AVMA/SAVMA Members
$30 Non-members
The Best of Economic Summit Series is made possible through
educational funding from Merck Animal Health and
CareCredit
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| Preventing suicide and building resilience | The healthcare community faces barriers—both real and
perceived—that prevent many of us from addressing our mental health needs. These
include confidentiality concerns and fear of negative ramifications on
reputation or licensure. In addition to personal risk factors and stress load,
institutional culture also can play a role. Learn about initiatives that can
help protect our own and our colleagues’ mental health and foster safe
practices. 1.0 CE Credit
$15 AVMA/SAVMA Members
$30
Non-members
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| Pricing strategy and value of services: 2 sessions | Explore the importance of value proposition in your
pricing strategy. Discover what drives clients' perceptions of value, and how to
predict and influence changes in them. Then, learn about the continued need for
client education, the magnitude of ongoing fee increases, and the aspects of
client service for which pet owners are willing to pay more. 1.0 CE Credit
$15 AVMA/SAVMA Members
$30
Non-members
The Best of Economic Summit Series is made possible through
educational funding from Merck Animal Health and
CareCredit
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| Purposeful leadership practices | Learn how purpose and meaning in the workplace can
compel people, teams, and organizations. Consultants Josh Vaisman and Zach
Mercurio explore key research-backed practices of purposeful leadership, and
discuss tangible skills to cultivate fulfilled and resilient employees and
organizations. 1.0 CE Credit
$15 AVMA/SAVMA Members
$30 Non-members The Veterinary Leadership Conference series is made possible
through educational funding from Zoetis and CareCredit
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| Remote leadership: Get the most from your team | There are many advantages to expanding business
opportunities over several areas. As a leader managing remote teams, how can you
ensure team members continue to embrace the organization’s overall goals,
vision, and cultural needs? Explore the pros and cons of remote leadership, and
discover techniques and strategies to implement accountability, teamwork, open
communication, and collaboration when leaders aren’t physically present in the
workplace. 1.0 CE Credit
$15 AVMA/SAVMA Members
$30 Non-members The Veterinary Leadership Conference series is made possible
through educational funding from Zoetis and CareCredit
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| Resilient, effective teams: The secret sauce | Research shows that psychological safety is the number 1
factor differentiating happy, effective teams from those that languish. While
the nature of the work of veterinary professionals is often out of our control,
we can cultivate psychological safety in our teams and work environments to help
support our wellbeing. Join Josh Vaisman, co-founder of Flourish Veterinary
Consulting, to learn what psychological safety is and how we can bring it to our
teams and practices. 1.0 CE Credit
$15 AVMA/SAVMA Members
$30
Non-members
|
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| Secrets to build unstoppable self confidence | Learn about four unconscious habits that keep us from
unearthing our authentic selves and following our dreams. Discover where these
habits came from, how we perpetuate them, and how to move past them into a space
of self-confidence. Come away with practical tools to integrate healthier habits
into everyday life.
1.0 CE Credit
$15 AVMA/SAVMA Members
$30
Non-members
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| Spay/neuter: Is there an optimal age? | Examine the literature on spay/neuter to better
understand the age when sterilization surgeries should be performed on dogs and
cats. Come away knowing how to make spay/neuter recommendations to your
clients. 1.0 CE Credit
$15 AVMA/SAVMA Members
$30
Non-members
|
| Student anxiety among millennials and Gen Z | Studies show that millennials and Generation Z, the
demographic following millennials, experience increased rates of anxiety.
Bethany Colaprete, a licensed mental health counselor at Washington State
University’s College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM), explores why. Learn how
generational differences impact wellbeing, and how to improve wellbeing-related
engagement in classrooms, clinics, and the veterinary profession. 1.0 CE Credit
$15 AVMA/SAVMA Members
$30
Non-members
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| The Art of Ear Cleaning | Ear cleaning may seem like a simple process, but
there are crucial steps to follow whether you’re performing a routine cleaning
at the clinic or teaching pet owners how to clean at home. Dr. Sonja Zabel, a
veterinary dermatologist, lays out a step-by-step approach to ear cleaning with
practical tips that you can share with clients. 1.0 CE Credit
$15 AVMA/SAVMA Members
$30
Non-members
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| The art of saying "no" | Do you struggle with setting professional boundaries and
limiting how much work you commit to accomplish? Learn how to identify your
personal barriers to saying "no," pinch points you may need to overcome, and
phrases that can help you create better boundaries and a more balanced
workload. 1.0 CE Credit
$15 AVMA/SAVMA Members
$30
Non-members
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| The Future is now: Fecal Testing Technology | The presentation will look at the importance of fecal
exams to detect intestinal parasites and how advances in recognition technology
will improve detection and diagnostic testing for our patients. 1.0 CE Credit
Free for AVMA/SAVMA Members
Free
for Non-members
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| The Pet Consumer Shift: Are You Prepared? | Much has changed in the pet industry over the
past few years, and there are many more changes coming. The traditional pet
consumer is shifting, and because of this the very nature of the pet/vet
business is evolving around new dynamics and trends. Are you prepared for
tomorrow’s opportunities? 0.5 CE Credit
$15 AVMA/SAVMA Members
$30 Non-members This webinar is made possible through educational funding from Merck Animal
Health/VMG
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| Topical therapy in dermatology: Dos and don’ts | Topical treatments are often underused,
overused, or used inappropriately in veterinary dermatology, yielding
unsatisfactory results. Dr. Diana Simões, a veterinary dermatologist, discusses
various topical therapeutics—including steroids, immune modulators,
antimicrobials, and antibiotics—and cases that are appropriate for their use.
You’ll gain useful and clinical knowledge to choose alternative dermatologic
solutions for your patients. 1.0 CE Credit
$15 AVMA/SAVMA Members
$30
Non-members
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| Unconscious bias: Combating its harmful effects | Our personal experiences and beliefs, including
unconsciously held biases, have much impact on how we interact with people who
differ from us. This dynamic has real-world implications. Regularly being on the
receiving end of bias – even when unintended – takes a mental and physical toll
on those around us. Learn how to connect with individuals of different
backgrounds in ways that support their uniqueness and promote the wellbeing of
the whole veterinary team. 1.0 CE Credit
$15 AVMA/SAVMA Members
$30
Non-members
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| When to use antibiotics in dermatology care | Learn about various dermatologic conditions and
whether antibiotic therapy may or may not be the appropriate course of action.
Veterinary dermatologist Dr. Diana Simões addresses a wide range of factors that
may impact your decision to prescribe antibiotics, including client compliance,
concurrent medical conditions, cost, and history of antibiotic resistance. She
also highlights appropriate antibiotic choices, including specific medicines,
duration of treatment, and concurrent therapies. 1.0 CE Credit
$15 AVMA/SAVMA Members
$30
Non-members
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| Where women trip or triumph on the path to success | Explore five key attributes to achieving leadership and
success. Dig into the science behind women’s brains, and explore the social
cultures that have helped shape habitual patterns. Come away with tactical
approaches to change that will empower you to implement new skills to navigate a
path to leadership and personal success. 1.0 CE Credit
$15 AVMA/SAVMA Members
$30
Non-members
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| You first: Creating success on your own terms | As veterinarians, we love what we do. How can we
remember to prioritize ourselves, so our own wellbeing and sense of purpose
don’t take a backseat? In this soul-searching session, award-winning author and
transformational speaker Patrice Washington empowers you to embrace wellbeing
and fulfillment by leaning into the areas of life that matter most. Come away
with a new understanding of wealth that goes beyond budgets and bank accounts.
This keynote address originally was presented at the AVMA’s 2020 Virtual
Convention under the title “You first: A blueprint for creating success on your
own terms.” This course is not available for CE credit
Free
for AVMA/SAVMA Members
Free for Non-members
This webinar is made possible through educational funding from
Hill's Pet Nutrition
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| Zoognosis: What animals teach us about leadership | Like zoonoses, which can be spread between humans and
animals, knowledge also can transfer both ways. Join veterinarian and
conservationist Dr. Claire Simeone to learn how to leverage leadership lessons
from the animal kingdom. Through storytelling, gain insight into the ways that
animals demonstrate qualities of breakthrough leaders: how they engage others,
align themselves in the present, continually refine their standards, and coach
others into success. 1.0 CE Credit
$15 AVMA/SAVMA Members
$30 Non-members The Veterinary Leadership Conference series is made possible
through educational funding from Zoetis and CareCredit
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