| 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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| Anaphylaxis in companion animals: What to know | Discover what every general practitioner should know
about anaphylaxis in companion animals, with an emphasis on how to recognize and
successfully treat it in dogs and cats. Learn about the clinical signs,
diagnosis and differential diagnoses, treatment, and prognosis, as well as the
pathophysiology of anaphylaxis and important definitions. 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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| 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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| Brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome | Learn about the underlying pathophysiology of
brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS) and recent innovations in
treatment. You’ll see illustrative videos demonstrating pathology in action, and
explore these surgical treatment options: staphylectomy, folded flap
palatoplasty, sacculectomy, and laser-assisted turbinectomy. This session
originally was presented at AVMA Convention 2022. 1.0 CE Credit
$15 AVMA/SAVMA Members
$30
Non-members
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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 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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| Chronic pain management in cats: New advances | Chronic pain in cats is historically difficult to assess
and treat. Learn about the neurobiology of chronic pain, and explore pain
assessment and treatment options for cats with chronic pain. 1.0 CE Credit
$15 AVMA/SAVMA Members
$30
Non-members
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| Chronic vomiting in cats: Reasons and treatment | Explore the mechanisms, causes, diagnostic
investigation, and management of vomiting in cats. Come away with a better
understanding of diagnostic and treatment options for your feline
patients. 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
Free
for AVMA/SAVMA Members
Free
for 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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| Conflict management for a healthier workplace | Explore common conflict management approaches, and learn
how to use them in real workplace situations. You’ll have the opportunity to
practice the strategies using example scenarios, and come away feeling prepared
to implement them in your organization.This session originally was presented at AVMA’s 2022 Veterinary Leadership
Conference. 1.0 CE Credit
$15 AVMA/SAVMA Members
$30
Non-members
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| Cyberbullying: Protect your online reputation | In today’s digital world, monitoring your online
presence is a crucial part of protecting your business. Learn
why a business’ online reputation is so important and what you can do
to protect yours. Discover best practices for preventing, responding to, and recovering from cyberbullying
attacks and other internet risks your practice might face.This session
originally was presented at AVMA’s 2022 Veterinary Leadership Conference. 1.0 CE Credit
$15 AVMA/SAVMA Members
$30
Non-members
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| Cytology for the practitioner | Cytology is a powerful diagnostic tool in veterinary
small animal patients. Gain a strong understanding of the process and how to use
it in practice. Learn about the many ways to procure samples and the different
diagnoses cytology can provide. Come away understanding the importance of
excellent sample procurement and slide preparation, and how to screen and
evaluate slides quickly for best efficiency and results. 1.0 CE Credit
$15 AVMA/SAVMA Members
$30
Non-members
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| Data are power: Leveraging analysis and insights | By analyzing and understanding data, you can improve
customer relationships, increase profitability, and understand issues like
wellbeing, diversity, equity, and inclusion. In this session, learn how to use
data and analytics to benefit your business, clients, and society as a
whole. This session originally was presented at AVMA’s 2022 Veterinary Leadership
Conference. 1.0 CE Credit
$15 AVMA/SAVMA Members
$30
Non-members
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| Dental tips you can put into practice today | In this session, small animal practitioners will learn
helpful dental tips that can be implemented right away in daily practice. Come
away with practical information that will help you evaluate cases, interpret
radiographs, and inform treatment decisions. This session originally was
presented at AVMA Convention 2022. 1.0 CE Credit
$15 AVMA/SAVMA Members
$30
Non-members
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| Diarrhea in dogs and cats: First, do no harm | Learn why antibiotics can be harmful in treating
diarrhea, and in which circumstances they can help. Come
away with alternative therapies for managing diarrhea in patients. This session originally
was presented at AVMA Convention 2022. 1.0 CE Credit
$15 AVMA/SAVMA Members
$30
Non-members
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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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| Dyspnea: Respiratory distress in cats and dogs | Respiratory distress is a common presenting concern in
clinical companion animal medicine. Review real-life case examples of dogs and
cats in respiratory distress. Come away with a pattern-based approach to
localizing a patient's dyspnea. 1.0 CE Credit
$15 AVMA/SAVMA Members
$30
Non-members
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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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| Fevers of unknown origin: Making the unknown known | Fevers of unknown origin can be tricky for even seasoned
veterinarians. They can be difficult to diagnosis, and they often involve a long
and detailed diagnostic plan. Learn the common and uncommon causes of fevers,
how to work up a fever of unknown origin, and what to do when every test comes
back negative. 1.0 CE Credit
$15 AVMA/SAVMA Members
$30
Non-members
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| Food hypersensitivity in dogs and cats | Learn the science behind cutaneous adverse food
reactions and the latest canine and feline diet options. Supply chain issues
have made diet trial compliance even more challenging than normal, but diet
trials are still worth it. Come away with tips and tricks to ensure patient
compliance. This session originally was presented at AVMA Convention 2022. 1.0 CE Credit
$15 AVMA/SAVMA Members
$30
Non-members
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| Inclusivity first: Assessing your workplace | The first step in increasing diversity in our workplaces
is to ensure we’ve built inclusive and welcoming environments. In this session,
learn how to assess the inclusivity in your workplace. Come away with a
customized roadmap for enhancing inclusivity and opening the door to a more
diverse veterinary profession.This session originally was presented at AVMA’s 2022 Veterinary Leadership
Conference. 1.0 CE Credit
$15 AVMA/SAVMA Members
$30 Non-members
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| Insulin resistance and the troublesome diabetic | Learn how to recognize insulin resistance and what
commonly causes it. Explore monitoring options for diabetic patients,
and discover how to communicate with owners while setting realistic
expectations for managing their pets’ diabetes. This session originally was presented
at AVMA Convention 2022. 1.0 CE Credit
$15 AVMA/SAVMA Members
$30
Non-members
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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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| Oncology advances in screening and treatment | Explore genetic cancer screening options in veterinary
oncology, including Oncok9. Learn about Laverdia, a new drug in the treatment of
lymphoma, and the basics of cancer vaccines. This session originally was
presented at AVMA Convention 2022. 1.0 CE Credit
$15 AVMA/SAVMA Members
$30
Non-members
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| Owning your narrative with Bertice Berry | Sociologist, best-selling author, lecturer, and humorist
Bertice Berry, PhD, discusses the power and impact of
owning your own narrative. Learn ways to redefine, reclaim, and own your purpose
and story – and understand why it matters to both you and the veterinary
profession. This session originally was presented at AVMA Convention 2022. 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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| 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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| Poisoned patient: Top 5 mistakes to avoid | Learn the top five mistakes to avoid when treating a
poisoned patient and discover important aspects of managing a poison case. This session originally was presented at AVMA Convention 2022. 1.0 CE Credit
$15 AVMA/SAVMA Members
$30
Non-members
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| Polyuria and polydipsia in small animals | Discover an algorithm to work through polyuria and
polydipsia (PU/PD) cases in a rational, step-by-step approach. Learn what tests
to prioritize when a client’s finances are tight, how to communicate with
owners, and various treatment options. This session originally was presented at AVMA Convention 2022. 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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| 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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| Radically candid conversations to support DEI | Radically candid communication is a valuable tool to
manage challenging conversations, including those related to diversity, equity,
and inclusion (DEI). Learn how to leverage it to create direct, authentic
communication in your workplace.This session originally was presented at AVMA’s 2022 Veterinary Leadership
Conference. 1.0 CE Credit
$15 AVMA/SAVMA Members
$30 Non-members
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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
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| Stress, burnout, and compassion fatigue | Explore the emotional and physical demands that may
affect veterinary professionals in their personal and professional
lives, and learn what you can do to manage stress,
burnout, and compassion fatigue. Come away with practical steps you can take to
reduce the pressure of daily stressors.This session originally was presented at AVMA Convention
2022. 1.0 CE Credit
Free for AVMA/SAVMA Members
Free for 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 bright: Stories from the profession | Hear inspiring stories of veterinary team members from
all walks of the profession. Explore the skills that can help you thrive, even
in challenging times. Allow yourself to be curious about your own story—and
consider how telling it could lead you to new heights. Come away confident in
the bright future of veterinary medicine, and learn how to develop the skills to
maintain this outlook as you focus on your own story. 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
Zoetis
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| Top 30 tips from the ER | This fast-paced presentation covers a broad array of
emergency medicine topics. Based on 20 years’ experience as
an emergency clinician, Dr. Jon Geller presents tips and tricks on
these topics and more: atomized drug delivery, anesthetizing the critical patient, blocked cat
controversies, toxicities and emesis, fluid boluses, and trickle feeding.
This session originally was presented at AVMA Convention 2022. 1.0 CE Credit
$15 AVMA/SAVMA Members
$30
Non-members
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| Toxins: Top 10 affecting dogs and cats | Discover the top 10 toxins that affected dogs and cats
in 2021 – and learn the clinical signs, ideal decontamination needs, and current
treatment recommendations for each one. Get the most up-to-date information on
symptoms and treatment for toxicosis caused by chocolate, xylitol, human NSAIDs,
human mood-altering medications, and more. 1.0 CE Credit
$15 AVMA/SAVMA Members
$30
Non-members
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| Trauma dos and don’ts | Learn about common emergency room traumas, and how to
stabilize and manage trauma patients. This presentation covers the ins and outs
of trauma scoring, prognostic indicators, pain management, and the use of
appropriate fluids and antibiotics when indicated. Come away knowing how to
avoid common mistakes and pitfalls, and the essentials of "damage control."
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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| Vet set go: How to inspire future veterinarians | Discover how you can support aspiring veterinarians in
elementary, middle, and high school. Learn about guidance, resources, and
shadowing opportunities you can offer to help future generations of
veterinarians follow their dreams. 1.0 CE Credit
Free
for AVMA/SAVMA Members
Free for 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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