ONgoing CE Opportunities
Ongoing CE Opportunities
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College Programs/ Certificates/ Diplomas
This program will teach students the importance of providing an appropriate environment for a wide range of animals in both short and long term rehabilitation situations from an ecological viewpoint. The program will give students a solid foundation on wildlife rehabilitation knowledge, diagnostic and nursing skills gained through practical experience. Graduates will be able to explore a wide range of career opportunities in both the private and public sectors, including employment in natural resources, zoos, and wildlife parks, avian rehabilitation centers, natural bird sanctuaries, orphanage programs and any small or large animal veterinary clinic that receives injured wild animals. Worth 20 CE credits upon completion of program.
A graduate one-year certificate program for RVTs in response to emerging animal health care needs. Worth 20 CE credits upon completion of program
This micro-credential was designed by Dr. Ray Reynan (past President of the Ontario Association of Bovine Practitioners and Canadian Association of Bovine Practitioners) and Wayne Shewfelt (past President of Ontario Association of Bovine Practitioners) and former winner of the prestigious American Association of Bovine Practitioners Dairy Veterinary of the Year Award.
Successful candidates will be able to function independently and confidently as part of a veterinary service delivery team.
These micro-credentials are offered online with farm school assessments in Haileybury, Ontario or other locations. Micro-credentials are an ideal option for achieving badges of completion for professional development that can also be placed in LinkedIn accounts.
MICRO-CREDENTIALS ARE OFFERED AT YOUR OWN PACE, SEMESTER BASED, AND CONTINUOUS INTAKE
Modules include:
Stockmanship
Learn about herd and animal behavior, handle cattle with personal safety,and in a way that minimizes animal stress.
Dairy Industry
This module will introduce the structure of the supply management system for dairy production, including an introduction to how milk checks are calculated and managed by producers.
Life of a Diary Cow
Review the life cycle of a dairy cow from birth to herd removal. Particular focus on the impacts and assessment of the cow environment, from stall design to ventilation.
Udder Health/Milk Quality and Mastitis
Gain techniques to troubleshoot milk quality issues from the collection of farm data, cleanliness, and aseptic samples.
Reproduction/Manipulation of Cycles and Breeding
This unit explores the reproductive physiology of the modern dairy cow, including breeding synchronization protocols, use of computer software in tracking herd reproductive performance, and the role of technicians in both data entry and report preparation for dairy veterinarians.
Nutrition
This module explores shaker boxes, audits, evaluating feed samples, and reading a feed tag.
Transition Cow Management
Learn to use various computer software and monitoring programs in detection of transition cow disorders. Formally capture
herd data such as body condition scoring and BHB sampling to assist in in this capacity.
Dairy Software
Learn to run Dairycomp software. Prepare and interpret reports on milk production, reproduction, and health events.
Dairy Medications
Review basic protocols, reporting requirements, and safety procedures to administer treatments and vaccination programs at a herd level.
Health Management
Learn about common issues encountered in Canadian dairies, and the role of the technician in data collection, treatment, and monitoring for pathogens.
Hoof Health and Lameness
Develop skill in lameness evaluation and recording, as well as assessment of current farm hoof health protocols. Environmental and nutritional contributions will also be discussed.
Cost: $1895
To Register: NCMicro@northern.on.ca
Explore the interdisciplinary approach of One Health and its profound implications for addressing complex challenges at the intersection of human, animal, and environmental health. Delve into the foundational principles and practical applications of One Health, and become equipped with the essential knowledge and skills to navigate contemporary health issues in an interconnected world.
Through a blend of engaging content, interactive discussions, authentic case studies, and collaborative projects, you will deepen your understanding of One Health as a transformative approach to current challenges involving environmental, human, and animal health. Guest speakers from various disciplines will provide real-world perspectives, enriching discussions on interdisciplinary collaboration, and ethical considerations in One Health practice.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Explain the core principles, key conceptual components, and value of the One Health approach
- Discuss the links and inter-dependencies of human, animal and environmental health problems
- Use complexity maps, systems thinking, and interconnectivity to understand complex health problems through a One Health approach
- Integrate diverse perspectives, disciplines, and agencies to propose innovative solutions to complex health challenges
- Collaborate with peers to problem solve and formulate actionable strategies for operationalizing One Health approaches in practical settings
- Reflect on the ethical implications and professional responsibilities inherent in One Health practice
Course Topics:
Introducing One Health and Its Approach
Complexity and Problem Solving in One Health
Interactions, Imbalances, and Human Roles within Complex Problems
The Importance of Multiple Perspectives, Communities, and Social Science
Networks and Interconnectivity in One Health
Operationalizing One Health
Tuition: $995
Designed specifically for you and your organization, learn to elevate communication and leadership skills to support transformative change in veterinary care. By focusing on relationship-centered veterinary medicine, you will learn to enhance team function and client interactions, crucial for addressing the evolving demands of the field. Emphasize the higher purpose of fostering a compassionate, inclusive veterinary environment and the evolving role of registered veterinary technicians, building trust, managing conflict and promoting mutual respect. Learn to implement relationship-centred veterinary medicine and use effective communication tools to improve team function and client interactions. Critical aspects of leadership and followership roles, regulatory landscape, and creating a psychologically safe workplace to prevent burnout and compassion fatigue are also covered. Through practical applications, you will develop the confidence to lead and collaborate effectively, positioning yourself to tackle current challenges and future opportunities in veterinary practice. This preparation ensures that you are equipped to deliver high-quality care, drive innovation, and contribute to the success of your practice, ultimately enhancing access and advancing the future of veterinary services.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Describe the regulatory environment for registered veterinary technicians, including authorized activities and co-accountability for delivering services and care in a veterinary team
- Articulate ways to implement the principles of relationship-centred veterinary medicine in an RVT-led context
- Employ strategies to enhance veterinary team performance, including building trust, effective communication, giving and receiving feedback, managing conflict, and enhancing mutual respect
- Develop strategies to foster a workplace environment that promotes psychological safety, manages conflict effectively, and drives cultural change. 5. Articulate ways to advocate for expanded RVT participation in clinic leadership and client care
Course Topics
- Understanding of Different Workplace Personality Types and Their Communication Styles
- Difficult Interactions/Conversations (conflict management) – Strategies for Navigating Conflict Management
- Review Communication Technologies and Their Use in the Veterinary Setting
- Burnout
- DEIA/Inherent Biases
- Emotional IQ
- Compassion Fatigue
- QPR – Question, Persuade, Refer
- RVT Regulations
- Utilization of Team Members
Tuition: $300
Book a seminar/Lunch & Learn or in-person course
For registration, course descriptions and dates please visit: http://www.caninefoundations.com/seminars/. Click on ‘Registration Details’ beside the course that you’re interested in, to find out about dates and locations.
Canine Behaviour 101 Online – 2.5 credits
CEFA: Canine Emergency First Aid
Dog to Dog Aggression Basic Online – 2.5 credits
Canine Behaviour 102 – Separation Anxiety Online – 2.5 credits
Canine Behaviour 103 – Resource Guarding Online – 2.5 credits
Canine Behaviour 104 – Territorial Guarding Online – 2.5 credits
Canine Behaviour 105- Canine Temperament Assessment Online – 2.5 credits
Compassionate End-of-Life Care Communication Strategies
Learning outcomes:
- Develop an understanding of how to convey compassion as you communicate with a grieving family.
- Learn how judging a family’s decision for End-of-Life Care creates communication barriers and increases the care providers risk for burden transfer and burnout.
- Learn the do’s and don’ts of End-of-Life Care Communication
- Explore the role body language plays in EOL Care communication and learn the do’s and don’ts of body language
- Develop strategies for navigating End-of-Life Care communication challenges
Take away: The best gift you can give a grieving family is learning how to be a compassionate communicator. The best gift you can give yourself as an EOL care provider is learning not to judge the family’s decision.
Introduction: a bit about who we are and what we do
Why a good death matters – we talk about the four steps to creating a meaningful experience using the acronym CARE.
Discover the important role that compassionate communication plays in providing a meaningful experience
Learn how judging the family’s decision impacts our ability to be compassionate communicators as well as our own wellbeing. Develop an understanding of the unique set of “budgets” that each family has that impacts their timing.
Learn the dos and don’ts of End-of-Life Care communication.
Learn the role that body language plays and the dos and don’ts of body language.
Explore other non verbal ways to communicate warmth and compassion.
Navigating Communication Challenges- 4 common communication challenges and strategies to help (silent family, the ‘rushy’ family, family not on the same page, family with children).
Answering tough questions: review a few of the tough questions we get asked as End-of-Life Care Providers and learn strategies to reply with grace and compassion.
To schedule a training session: endoflifecaretraining@gmail.com
An interactive seminar presentation brought to you!
Description: Bring interactive and essential training to your veterinary clinic with the RVT Approach’s In-Clinic Workshop. This seminar covers choking, basic and advanced life support, as well as post-resuscitative care. Our hands-on training session with Casper, the CPR mannequin, ensures that your team is equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to provide the best care possible.
Email: keljohnson31@gmail.com
Phone: (905) 467-8807
Website: www.rvtapproach.com
Discover the modern expectations families have for their pets’ end-of-life care experience, along with the latest protocols and techniques for achieving a meaningful transition. This Lunch and Learn also offers your team valuable resources to support the patient, the family, and the care provider.
– Review how the human-animal bond has evolved over the centuries
– Discuss modern expectations that families have for their pet’s end-of-life care
– Learn the steps to creating a meaningful experience using the acronym CARE
– Review examples of sedation protocols
– Discuss common reasons you may need to deviate from sedation protocol
– Discuss strategies for navigating challenges
– Review tips for transforming the exam room
– Discover the importance of providing grieving resources to all families
Cost: $499 for up to 5 team members; $30 per additional member (virtual). In-person events include a travel fee of $0.60/km round trip.
Discover your unique strengths and how to leverage them for optimal performance in your personal and professional life. This program includes an asynchronous psychometric evaluation of your strengths, a detailed report, a presentation of the importance of strengths through the lens of positive psychology, as well as one-on-one coaching to specifically address your report and what it means for you. You’ll walk away knowing what makes you unique, how to mitigate challenges and how to use your strengths to be your best self.
20% off the regular price of $250 (RVT Special!)
This program was designed to help participants navigate the challenges that arise during End-of-Life Care appointments. They will learn how to improve the experience for the patient, the family and themselves.
Our participants will learn the most modern sedation protocols along with tips and tricks for achieving MUZZLE FREE sedation of all patients!
We will also review techniques for IH, IR, and IC injections and techniques for helping the family understand so that things go smoothly.
Learning Outcomes
– End-of-Life Care Sedation protocols used by Hospice teams (to be approved by your supervising DVM)
– Strategies for gracefully sedating even the most aggressive patients
-What to do when you can’t secure a vein
-Common reasons a patient won’t fall asleep and what to do
-Agonal breathing, signs it is imminent, ways to avoid it, how to explain it
-Patient has a seizure, what to do and how to reassure the family
-Handling aggressive patients that you weren’t prepared for
-Respiratory distress, patient handling and family education
-Edema in the limbs
– IH, IR, IC injections techniques
– Tips for making intra-organ injections go smoothly
-Reassuring the nervous family
-How to deal with angry family members
This course is approximately 3 hours in length
To learn more: https://www.theartofgoodbye.ca
To register: picheemilyrvt@gmail.com
$599 for In Clinic plus travel
$399 for virtual
The price for educational institutes varies, depending on their needs and location.
At Southwest Veterinary Coaching, we specialize in providing training and support to Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs) and other veterinary support staff who are looking to improve their skills when it comes to triaging and handling common emergencies. We understand that these situations can be stressful, which is why we are committed to helping our clients feel more comfortable and confident in their abilities.
Join us at Southwest Veterinary and learn the art of triaging. Our course delves deep into the 5 most common emergencies seen in regular general practices, providing different scenarios on how each staff role is managed through an emergency, starting with CSRs asking probing questions to owners about their sick pet. We’ll then move onto RVTs knowing how to stabilize patients, administer drug doses as per DVM, and identify normal vitals versus concerns. Our experienced instructors will share pearls of wisdom that will help you feel confident in your ability to handle emergencies in a professional and effective manner.
$750 up to 8 staff members
To register southwestvetcoaching@gmail.com
Training programs: Learn. Grow. Succeed.
COMMUNICATING WELL
1 CE CREDITS
The key to a team’s success is communication, so CDMV provides a training that will help you understand your team’s different personalities and how to integrate a variety of tools and improve communication at work.
Key concepts:
· Understanding emotional intelligence
· Personality assessment
· Effective communication
To learn more or to book a session with your Account Executive, please call 1 800-668-2368.
CLIENT SATISFACTION
1.5 CE CREDITS
Designed in collaboration with the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), this covers simple, easily-applicable and industry-specific marketing concepts.
It is increasingly difficult to exceed client expectations, especially in a fast-paced clinic environment. This training session outlines a 4-step process that can be easily used in clinics to better understand clients’ points of view and instill the best actions for maintaining healthy trust-based relationships with them.
Key concepts:
· Identify various types of interaction and how they impact the client-clinic relationship.
· Acknowledge the importance of getting client feedback about the practice and staff.
· Be responsive to client input and make the necessary changes.
To learn more or to book a session with your Account Executive, please call 1 800-668-2368.
CLIENT EDUCATION AND COMPLIANCE
1.5 CE CREDITS
Designed in collaboration with the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), this covers simple, easily-applicable and industry-specific marketing concepts.
This training session is designed to help veterinary teams to refine their recommendation making skills and aims to maximize clients’ compliance with recommendations.
Key concepts:
· Get to know your clients, earn their trust and establish a rapport.
· Use education and communication to foster better compliance.
· Stand out and make your clients feel special.
To learn more or to book a session with your Account Executive, please call 1 800-668-2368.
MESSAGE AND BRAND DEVELOPMENT
1.5 CE CREDITS
Designed in collaboration with the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), this covers simple, easily-applicable and industry-specific marketing concepts.
If your clients were to describe your clinic’s personality, what would they say? Would they be right? This training session is designed to help realize how clients view your reputation and adjust your image and message to meet your business objectives.
Key concepts:
· Understand the elements involved in the message you wish to convey.
· Learn marketing tips for dealing with challenges specific to veterinary circles.
· How to present the right image.
To learn more or to book a session with your Account Executive, please call 1 800-668-2368.
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
1.5 CE CREDITS
Inventory is the second largest expense for veterinary clinics. It is also directly related to the quality of service delivery. With the S.M.A.R.T.E.R. approach, veterinary clinic teams will learn concrete skills on how to save time and reduce waste. Better inventory management frees up time to focus on what really matters: caring for animals.
Objectives:
· Structure the process for efficiency purposes
· Identify the key stages of the process
· Get concrete tools and tips for effective inventory management
To learn more or to book a session with your Account Executive, please call 1 800-668-2368.
Online Opportunities
Dermatopicals are often underused in managing veterinary dermatology patients. However, they can be an essential part of a multimodal treatment plan, aiding in the repair of the skin barrier, which is so often disrupted in patients with skin disease.
During this webcast, learn from veterinary dermatologist, Dr. Charlie Pye, as she discusses:
• barrier dysfunction in allergic patients;
• some of the barriers to implementing topical therapy;
• the benefits of topical therapy for dermatology patients.
This webcast will be available for on-demand viewing on our website: https://www.communivet.com/en/fa/education/webcasts/fluid-therapy-for-scouring-calves
Neonatal calf diarrhea (i.e., scours) is one of the predominant causes of calfhood disease, death, and reduced growth. While various pathogens may cause diarrhea, clinical symptoms and case fatality are largely associated with the ensuing dehydration rather than the diarrhea itself. As such, fluid therapy is the most important aspect of treatment, and the appropriate correction of dehydration and acid-base imbalances is critical for clinical success in scours cases. During this webcast, Dr. Claire Windeyer will refresh some principles of fluid therapy, including reviewing practical tools for in-clinic or on-farm rehydration of calves.
Presented by Dr. Susan Little
While we can’t say goodbye to insulin yet, new oral medications have revolutionized care for diabetic cats. During this webcast, Dr. Susan Little will focus on the advancements in treating feline diabetes mellitus. She will review a range of treatment options and discuss the best candidate patients for each one. It is important to understand the patient and the owner to determine the optimal course of treatment by discussing the spectrum of care.
Join us to enhance your knowledge and help improve patient outcomes.
Presented by Dr. Linda Toresson
This presentation will provide a critically focused overview of gut microbiome composition and how it affects and is affected by host health and disease. It will discuss interpretation and misinterpretation of fecal tests to assess the intestinal microbiome and the built-in redundancy of the microbiome that allows continued functionality, despite minor shifts in microbial diversity. Other topics in this webinar will include how the gut microbiome plays a role beyond food digestion, such as in SCFA production, bile acid conversion, and dysbiosis as cause or effect of disease, as well as rational use of antibiotics.
https://www.communivet.com/en/ca/education/webcasts/assessing-and-treating-the-microbiome
On-demand webcast available as of October 18th, presented by Nicole Sheehan, DVM, CVA, CVCH, CVFT.
In this webcast, Dr. Sheehan will explore integrative approaches to managing kidney disease, emphasizing the importance of early detection in chronic kidney disease.
She will also present:
- Practical tips and tricks for treating kidney disease;
- Insights into what is missing in the traditional standard of care;
- Additional strategies to support kidney patients beyond prescription diets and fluid therapy.
Canine Basic Behaviour 101
Safe, positive and healthy human to dog interactions start with learning to understand and speak their language. This 2.5-hour course has been designed to give Animal Professionals, Rescue Volunteers and dog owners the tools necessary to better read canine body language, correctly determine the animal’s emotional state, understand their needs, and recognize early warning signs of behavioural concerns. In addition to learning how to read canine body language, this course also reviews the distinct training needs of each breed group, and investigates least intrusive, minimally aversive, training techniques designed to satisfy the unique needs of the individual dog.
Topics that will be covered are:
How to read canine body language
Different breeds and their training needs
Human to canine communication
Positive training techniques
Suggested training supplies
The target audience for this course includes; Animal Control Officers, Canine Handlers, Veterinarian Technicians, Breeders, dog trainers & behavioural consultants, groomers, doggy daycare attendants, dog walkers / pet sitters, foster parents for canine rescue groups and the average dog owner.
Canine Foundations is proud to offer 2.5 OAVT (Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians), 3.5 CCPDT (Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers) and 4 IAABC (International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants) Continuing Education Credits for Behaviour 101.
Course length 2.5 hours
Cost: $68.25
This course is designed to teach professionals within the canine field, rescue workers and dog owners how to assess, manage and treat mild cases of dog-to-dog aggression. During the first half of the course participants will learn how to; identify and categorize the common types of dog aggression, isolate the dog’s motivation for the problematic behaviour, set realistic treatment goals and how to choose the best treatment and / or management option for that dog. The second half of the seminar delves into the technical aspect of applying strong management and various treatment techniques designed to rehabilitate the most common types of dog-to-dog aggression.
This seminar covers the following topics:
Assessing Dog-to-Dog Aggression
Aggression Management
Treatment Suggestions
Treatment Applications
Realistic Goal Setting
The target audience for this course includes; Animal Control Officers, Canine Handlers, Veterinarian Technicians, Breeders, dog trainers & behavioural consultants, groomers, doggy daycare attendants, dog walkers / pet sitters, foster parents for canine rescue groups and the average dog owner.
Canine Foundations is proud to offer 2.5 OAVT (Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians), 3.5 CCPDT (Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers) and 4 IAABC (International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants) Continuing Education Credits for Dog to Dog Aggression.
Cost: $68.25
When your dog is destroying your house, irritating the neighbours, or injuring themselves every time you leave the home, is it Separation Anxiety? How can you tell? Where can you turn for help? Separation disorders are one of the leading causes for owner frustration and if left untreated, these situations often escalate to an unbearable and even dangerous level. This course is designed to provide individuals who work and live with dogs the necessary information they require to; understand the difference between separation anxiety and separation frustration / boredom, determine which behavioural issues they are dealing with, the root cause for each disorder, how to address separation frustration / boredom, how to avoid creating separation anxiety in your dog and how to design a treatment program for mild to moderate cases of separation anxiety.
This seminar will delve into topics such as:
Separation Anxiety vs Frustration
The nature of attachment and separation
The truth about Frustration
Understanding Separation Anxiety
Treatment options for separation disorders
Preventative measures
The target audience for this course includes; Animal Control Officers, Canine Handlers, Veterinarian Technicians, Breeders, dog trainers & behavioural consultants, groomers, doggy daycare attendants, dog walkers / pet sitters, foster parents for canine rescue groups and the average dog owner.
Canine Foundations is proud to offer 2.5 OAVT (Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians), 3.5 CCPDT (Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers) and 4 IAABC (International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants) Continuing Education Credits for Behaviour 102.
Cost: $68.25
What is resource guarding? Is it treatable? Are all cases of resource guarding subject to behaviour modification? Resource guarding is characterized as an aggressive reaction towards a person and / or animal with the intent to protect a valued resource, such as food or toys, and one of the top 5 reasons owners choose to euthanize or surrender their dogs into the rescue system. Resource guarding reactions can range from mild, simply leaning over the item and refusing to give it up, to severe, disengaging from the item to attack the approaching individual. Identifying which type of guarding you are dealing with and isolating triggers is the first step but how do you know what cases are safe to work with and which techniques to apply?
In addition to learning how to identify resource guarding this course is designed to provide individuals who work and live with dogs the necessary information they require to determine the type of resource guarding present, isolate triggers, design rehabilitation programs and learn preventative techniques.
This seminar will delve into topics such as:
The nature of resource guarding
Assessing resource guarding & triggers
Evaluating rehabilitation risks
Realistic goal setting
Identifying types of resource guarding
Treatment suggestions
Designing treatment programs
Preventative measures
The target audience for this course includes; Animal Control Officers, Canine Handlers, Veterinarian Technicians, Breeders, dog trainers & behavioural consultants, groomers, doggy daycare attendants, dog walkers / pet sitters, foster parents for canine rescue groups and the average dog owner.
Canine Foundations is proud to offer 2.5 OAVT (Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians), 3.5 CCPDT (Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers) and 4 IAABC (International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants) Continuing Education Credits for Behaviour 103.
Cost: $68.25
Territorial response behaviours run the gambit from obnoxious but harmless alert barking to full blown aggressive displays, including attack behaviours, leading to serious injuries. Through the process of domestication and selective breeding humans have attempted to control and strengthen these natural responses, leaving some breeds genetically predisposed to territorial behaviour. The question that remains is; are these dogs suited to urban and family environments and if so how do we work with the dog’s natural tendencies to reduce the risk of injury and legal liability?
The early signs of territorial behaviour in young dogs are often either dismissed or confused with a fear response. Misidentification can lead to the implementation of the wrong techniques and inadvertently promote the very behaviour the owner is trying to remove. This 4 hour course will teach you; where this behaviour comes from, how identify territorial behaviour and how to develop a management program best suited for the individual dog and their unique living situation.
Topics covered include:
The origins of territorial behaviour
Recognizing guarding behaviour patterns
Assessing territorial guarding & triggers
Evaluating rehabilitation risks
Realistic goal setting
Treatment suggestions
Designing treatment programs
In addition to learning how to identify territorial behaviour patterns this course is designed to provide individuals who work and live with dogs the necessary information they require to determine the type and level of territorial guarding present, identify early warning signs, preventative techniques, implement management techniques, design rehabilitation programs and learn the canine specific legislation governing canine to human interaction.
The target audience for this course includes; Animal Control Officers, Canine Handlers, Veterinarian Technicians, Breeders, dog trainers & behavioural consultants, groomers, doggy daycare attendants, dog walkers / pet sitters, foster parents for canine rescue groups and the average dog owner.
Canine Foundations is proud to offer 2.5 OAVT (Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians), 3.5 CCPDT (Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers) and 4 IAABC (International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants) Continuing Education Credits for Behaviour 104.
Cost $68.25
Presented by Dr. Monteiro and Dr. Belshaw
In this webinar, Dr. Belshaw reveals the effects of canine osteoarthritis on the pet owner:
• Discover how canine osteoarthritis affects the owner and the owner–pet bond
• Learn about the variability in dog owner knowledge of canine osteoarthritis and how to address this
• Discover the fears and concerns of owners following a diagnosis of canine osteoarthritis
• Learn what owners expect good osteoarthritis management to achieve
• Understand how to use this information to improve clinical outcomes and owner satisfaction
On-demand webcast with Dr. Bryan Torres.
In this webcast, Dr. Bryan Torres discusses the benefits of a multidisciplinary approach to canine osteoarthritis management.
Part 1: Multimodal Pain Management
Osteoarthritis is a complex condition characterized by joint pain, functional limitations, and a reduced quality of life. Dr. Torres explores how multimodal pain management, delivered by a multidisciplinary team, can improve outcomes for dogs living with osteoarthritis.
Part 2: Multidisciplinary Team
Dr. Torres outlines the roles and contributions of a multidisciplinary team in effectively addressing the various aspects of osteoarthritis care.
https://www.communivet.com/en/ca/education/webcasts/the-primary-care-perspective
Presented by Dr. Beatriz Monteiro and Dr. Hannah Capon
In this webinar, Dr Capon provides great insights and tips for primary care clinics in managing canine osteoarthritis:
• Learn how to establish fruitful communication with owners of osteoarthritic dogs
• Understand how to deal with misconceptions about canine osteoarthritis
• Discover how to empower owners in a collaborative approach to canine osteoarthritis
• Find out how and why to involve all clinic staff in osteoarthritis management
• Learn how to keep owners motivated to improve long-term outcomes for their pet
Canine osteoarthritis: The rehabilitation therapist’s perspective presented by Dr. Monteiro and Dr. Harms starting March 1, 2024.
This webcast is presented as part of our series on canine osteoarthritis addressing pathogenesis, disease awareness, canine and owner quality of life, and osteoarthritis management, including new developments.
In this webcast, Dr. Oliver Harms provides great insights on how to improve mobility and activity in dogs with osteoarthritis (OA) thanks to physiotherapy.
• Learn how physiotherapy can be combined with all treatment modalities in all stages of OA as part of a multimodal treatment protocol.
• Understand why physiotherapy treatment should be individualized for each dog and its owner.
• Discover why effective communication between owners and the veterinary team is paramount.
• Learn how passive range of motion are simple and effective exercises that pet owners can easily apply at home.
• Learn about various home-based and specialized treatments that can improve mobility function of dogs with OA – contributing to improved quality of life and animal welfare.
This webcast is presented as part of our series on canine osteoarthritis addressing pathogenesis, disease awareness, canine and owner quality of life, and osteoarthritis management, including new developments.
In this webcast, Dr. Georgina Beaumont and Evie Tummon, RVT, provide comprehensive up-to-date education on various aspects of canine osteoarthritis (OA) from a new perspective.
• Learn about the RVT’s pivotal role in empowering owners to manage osteoarthritic pets
• Understand how RVTs provide mentorship to owners, supporting positive outcomes for pets
• Discover the tools that help with training, and provide structure to RVT osteoarthritis appointments
• Find out how information packs supplement the guidance given by RVTs during appointments
• Learn how RVT appointments provide owners with continuity of care when tackling osteoarthritis
Presented by Dr. Marie Holowaychuk
Sleep is one of the most underrated strategies for mental and physical health and well-being. Research demonstrates that adults who consistently get less than six hours of sleep per night are predisposed to many health problems. Unfortunately, more than 30% of people experience insomnia and with the constant pull of work and technology, getting a good night’s sleep is increasingly challenging.
During this webcast, veterinary wellness advocate and Thrive! collaborator, Dr. Marie Holowaychuk will discuss the sleep cycle, explore the causes of insomnia, and provide practical tools to improve sleep. After this session, you will:
- Know recent statistics regarding sleep deficits and health challenges;
- Understand the sleep cycle and circadian rhythm;
- Use strategies for insomnia management and enhancing sleep hygiene.
It’s easy to say, “We should check the blood pressure of every senior and geriatric cat that comes into the clinic.” Still, when faced with the reality of handling cats (and their cattitude), the innate malice of machines (are the readings even accurate?), and the challenges of owner compliance, our own blood pressure can rise as we try to manage theirs. In this webcast, feline specialist Dr. Elizabeth Ruelle will focus on a very realistic approach to managing blood pressure in her patients. She will provide an overview of pathophysiology of hypertension, the clinical signs that caregivers might observe, the stumbling blocks we need to work around, and current treatment considerations.
Comprehensive clinic training includes three online modules with quizzes, custom templates for compassionate email correspondence, recommendations for instantly transforming your exam room into a cozy grieving room, and a list of excellent grieving resources for families. Our e-learning courses are offered on-demand so your team can learn at their own pace.
Module 1 (OAVT Category 1 – 1.5 credits)
Helping Families Know When It’s Time
One of the biggest struggles a family has as their beloved pet approaches the end of their life is knowing when it’s time to say goodbye. It’s up to the veterinary team to empower families with the knowledge and resources they need to be able to monitor their pets comfort and overall quality-of-life. During this module we will discuss the following:
- What are the components of an excellent quality-of-life assessment.
– Review effective quality-of-life scales.
– Discover the importance of having a family track their pets good days and bad days on a calendar.
– Chronic pain scales and helping families use one.
– The importance of quality of life over quantity of time.
– Having families create a bucket list
– Helpful resources for a grieving family
Module 2
Creating a Meaningful End of Life Care Experience (OAVT Category 1 – 1.5 credits)
Families now have higher expectations than ever for their pet’s end-of-life care experience. During this module team members will discover modern sedation protocols that allow for MUZZLE-FREE sedation for all patients. Your team will be prepared to gracefully navigate any and all challenges that arise during end-of-life care, ensuring that families have a meaningful experience. The Navigating End-of-Life Care Challenges course covers the following subjects:
- Discovering the difference profound sedation makes for the patient, family, and care provider.
– Basic sedation protocols for End-of-Life Care.
– Learning when to deviate from standard protocols.
– Effective oral sedation options.
– Learning when to involve the family.
– Discovering how to achieve muzzle-free sedation for all patients.
– Tips and tricks for distracting patients for sedation.
– What to do when you can’t secure a vein.
– Common reasons a patient won’t fall asleep and what to do.
– Seizures: what to do when a patient has a seizure and how to reassure the family.
– Aggressive patients
– Respiratory distress, patient handling, and family education.
– Edema in the limbs.
– Reassuring the nervous family.
– Handling an angry family member.
Module 3
The Team Approach to End-of-Life Care (OAVT Category 3 – 1.25 credits)
A great end-of-life care experience requires team effort! Gone are the days when a family has a half-hearted greeting from a busy staff member and then waits in the reception area for their pet’s end-of-life care. Families are demanding more, and we are here to help. This course outlines the importance of a team approach and teaches students easy-to-implement techniques for creating a warm and compassionate experience. Your team will learn that a meaningful death starts when the family makes the dreaded “call” and builds from there. Your team will examine why the responsibility falls on every team member to ensure that the worst day of a pet owner’s life is just a little bit easier.
The Team Approach to End-of-Life Care course covers the following subjects:
- Why compassionate communication should be a team effort.
- Why paperwork and payment should be done ahead of time.
- Strategic booking for end-of-life care.
- The role our team members play in a good death.
- Why every team member matters.
- The importance of having a sign.
- Don’t make them wait.
- The importance of offering privacy.
- Why less is more.
Cost: $399 for 2 team members and $75 per additional team member
https://www.theartofgoodbye.ca/our-services/veterinary-clinic-courses
Did you know that RVTs in Ontario are allowed to provide end-of-life care to patients under the indirect supervision of a veterinarian?
As the world’s first comprehensive end-of-life care training program designed specifically for Registered Veterinary Technicians, it is not only transforming end-of-life care but also helping to shape the future of veterinary medicine. Our comprehensive end-of-life care training program was designed to elevate the knowledge and skill set of Registered Veterinary Technicians, empowering them to create a meaningful end of life care experience that honours the bond the family has shared.
Our course consists of six modules and assignments along with helpful templates and world class resources ensuring the highest standard of care.
1) Introduction To End-of-Life Care (OAVT Category 3 – 1 credit)
– Review how the human animal bond has evolved over the centuries.
– Discuss modern expectations that families have for their pet’s end-of-life care.
– Learn the steps to creating a meaningful experience.
– Touch on ways to support our own emotional well-being.
– Learn what burden transfer is and how to help avoid it.
– Review the factors that lead to a family’s end-of-life care decision.
2) The Unique Challenges Faced by RVTs Providing End-of-Life Care (OAVT Category 3 – 1 credit)
– Discuss the importance of following guidelines surrounding supervision and delegation.
– Discuss tips for building the DVM’s confidence in your ability to perform end-of-life care.
– Develop a plan to ensure the family has confidence in your abilities.
– Learn how to answer the question “Are you a Vet?”
– Review things about end-of-life care you didn’t learn in school.
– Discover the importance of having the DVM create thorough protocols outlining when and how to deviate from the sedation protocol
3) Compassionate Communication Strategies (OAVT Category 3 – 1.25 credits)
– Learn how judging a family’s decision for End-of-Life Care creates communication barriers and increases our risk for burden transfer and burnout.
– Develop an understanding of how to convey compassion as you communicate with a grieving family.
– Learn about phone and email communication etiquette surrounding End-of-Life Care
– Learn the dos and don’ts of End-of-Life Care Communication
– Explore the role body language plays in EOL Care communication and learn the dos and don’ts of body language
– Develop strategies for navigating End-of-Life Care communication challenges
4) Navigating End-of-Life Care Challenges (OAVT Category 1 – 1.5 credits)
– Discovering the difference profound sedation makes for the patient, family, and care provider.
– Examples of sedation protocols for end-of-life care.
– Learning common reasons you may have to deviate from standard protocols.
– Effective oral sedation options.
– Learning when to involve the family.
– Discovering how to achieve muzzle-free sedation for all patients.
– Tips and tricks for distracting patients for sedation.
– What to do when you can’t secure a vein.
– Common reasons a patient won’t fall asleep and what to do.
– Seizures: what to do when a patient has a seizure and how to reassure the family.
– Handling aggressive patients you weren’t prepared for.
– Respiratory distress, patient handling, and family education.
– Edema in the limbs.
– Reassuring the nervous family.
– Handling an angry family member.
5) Optimizing your End-of-Life Care Kit (OAVT Category 1 – 1 credit)
– Things to consider when picking a bag/kit.
– Basic supplies you can’t do without.
– How to pre-make intra-organ injection kits.
– Supplies that you’ll want extras of.
– Additional resources to keep in your bag/kit.
6) Helping Families Know When it’s Time (OAVT Category 1 – 1.5 credits)
– What is a quality of life assessment.
– Learn how to use quality of life scales.
– Discover the importance of having a family track their pet’s good days and bad days on a calendar.
– Helping families use a pain scale.
– The importance of quality over quantity.
– Creating a bucket list
– Helpful resources for a grieving family
Cost: $499
https://www.theartofgoodbye.ca/our-services/e-learning-courses
Presented by Dr. Marie Holowaychuk
A sense of belonging is one of the strongest predictors of wellbeing and lower burnout among veterinary professionals. That’s why Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) are not just buzzwords—they are essential for building a supportive, thriving workplace culture.
During this webcast, veterinary wellness advocate and Thrive! collaborator, Dr. Marie Holowaychuk will discuss practical strategies to cultivate a culture where every team member feels valued and empowered. She will also discuss concrete steps that individuals, leaders, and teams can take to ensure everyone has a voice, reduce bias, and build a sense of connection within the workplace.
Discover the latest advancements in managing bacterial resistance in veterinary care. In this webcast, Dr. Anthony Yu will review the mechanisms and concerns regarding the emergence of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus biocide resistance to some of our trusted topical therapies such as chlorhexidine, mupirocin, and fucidin. He will also examine the attributes of MICROSILVER+ SHAMPOO as a topical alternative to treating secondary infections without resistance concerns and evaluate its anti-inflammatory properties in helping to alleviate allergic inflammation.
Dairy cows are increasingly being dried off at higher milk production levels, raising concerns about their health and welfare during the dry period. This elevated production can result in problems such as udder engorgement and milk leakage, thereby increasing the risk of new clinical mastitis cases as cows transition into the dry-off phase.
Presented by Jenna Manacki, DVM, residency-trained in clinical nutrition
- Review of pet food labels, including their essential components, current pet food regulations in Canada, and anticipated changes in pet food label design
- Objective assessment of pet foods, highlighting what information can and cannot be found on labels
During this webcast, Dr. Jan Bellows will explore the crucial role of dental radiography in veterinary medicine, focusing on its diagnostic power and practical applications. He will discuss advanced imaging techniques, including digital radiography and CBCT pathology detection systems. Additionally, Dr. Bellows will present comprehensive oral assessment strategies, highlighting how full-mouth radiographs can detect up to 40% more issues than clinical examination alone.
Enhance your skills and elevate your confidence in the field of dentistry.
During this webcast, Dr. Roseline Lorrain will delve into the intricacies of identifying teeth that require extraction, assessing the difficulty level of an upcoming procedure, and acquiring essential tricks to achieve success. She will also share her knowledge on managing root fractures and retrieving root fragments effectively.