Webcasts
2022-04-27
1:00:02 min
Content presented by Saye Clement, DVM, Director of Learning at Vet Alliance/Globalvet
Nervous about your first year in practice? During this webcast, Dr. Saye Clement talks about how to become a great veterinarian. With over 28 years of clinical experience, she is currently practising at Carling Animal Hospital in Ottawa. She has spent the majority of her career as a hospital co-owner and serving as the medical director. Her professional life has also included stints in emergency practice and as a self-employed locum.
2022-04-20
01:16:39 min
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Content presented by Lisa Radosta, DVM, Dipl. ACVB
Fear, anxiety, and stress underlie or contribute to almost all of the behaviour problems seen by veterinarians. During this webcast, featuring Dr. Lisa Radosta, you will learn how fear, anxiety, and stress affect overall patient health and well-being and how to approach these cases in clinical practice. Separation anxiety and noise phobia, two common behavioural presentations that affect dogs and cats, will also be discussed, in addition to first-line recommendations and medications that can...
2022-02-28
59:09 min
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Content presented by Marion Desmarchelier, DVM, IPSAV, DES (zoological medicine), DES (animal behaviour medicine), MSc, Dipl. ACZM, Dipl. ECZM (zoo health management), Dipl. ACVB | Jessica Benoit, RVT, VTS (behaviour), KPA-CTP, CPDT-KA, Elite FFCP | Anne-Marie Germain, BSc, DVM
Monday morning starts off great. But then you check your schedule and see your next appointment is marked “very nervous cat” or “can’t get cat out of carrier for exam,” you can’t help but feel stressed as the appointment approaches. With the right tools and strategies, you can offer support to this family, create a more comfortable environment for your patient and reduce your own stress.
2022-02-16
55:19 min
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Content presented by Danny Joffe, DVM, Dipl. ABVP Emeritus (canine/feline), Vice-President of Medical Operations at VCA Canada
Intestinal parasites have been detected by many different test methods over the years. Some outdated tests performed in-house are not nearly as sensitive as newer techniques have been. PCR tests to identify DNA and RNA from parasites is a new modality that not only identifies the exact parasite present more effectively, but also gives the clinician more information about the parasite, allowing for better management of the patient. During this webcast, Dr. Danny Joffe will review a new fecal...
2022-02-02
01:03:22 min
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Content presented by Loïc Legendre, DVM, FAVD, Dipl. AVDC, EVDC
Veterinary clinics have had to purchase dental X-ray equipment to respond to recent changes in practice standards. But what should team members look for now that they are required to take X-rays? During this webcast, dental specialist Dr. Loïc Legendre will help to clarify dental and oral anatomy by interpreting shades of grey in two-dimensional radiographs. He will also discuss some of the most common pathologies in veterinary dentistry.
2022-02-01
50:45 min
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Content presented by Steven Budsberg, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS | Beatriz Monteiro, DVM, PhD, PgDip, ISFM Adv Cert FB
This webcast is presented as part of our new series on canine osteoarthritis addressing pathogenesis, disease awareness, canine and owner quality of life, and osteoarthritis management, including new developments. What happens in osteoarthritic joints and how does that impact the progression of the disease? In this webcast, Dr. Steven Budsberg unravels the complex nature of osteoarthritis: Learn about mechanical stresses on the joint, how they cause joint inflammation and why this leads to...
2022-01-07
1:13:15 min
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Content presented by Conny Mosley, Dr.med.vet., Dipl. ACVAA, CVA | Laura Romano, DVM, Dipl. ACVSMR | Terri Schiller, BSc, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, CCRT
OA affects many dogs’ quality of life, and the information provided will be invaluable in helping you better manage chronic cases. The Canadian Osteoarthritis Treatment Guidelines were created by a Canadian Advisory Board composed of nine OA experts. Their goal was to develop clinically practical and evidence-based treatment guidelines and considerations Canadian veterinary practitioners can use to treat and discuss canine OA. The guidelines offer treatment recommendations for the various OA...
2022-01-05
58:12 min
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Content presented by Josée Marcoux, DVM, Dipl. AVDC, IPSAV, DES (dental care)
Understanding periodontal disease (PD) is an important first step in controlling the disease and the impacts it has on patients. During this webcast, Dr. Josée Marcoux will retrace the pathogeny of PD, with a focus on how to convey to clients the importance of the disease and its prevention. She will also be thoroughly discussing home care.
2021-12-20
59:17 min
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Content presented by Marie Holowaychuk, DVM, Dipl. ACVECC, CYT
As a veterinary care provider, you are likely feeling overworked and exhausted by the never-ending pull of patient care, client needs, and other professional obligations. When you add to these the demands of your life outside of work, such as raising children, caregiving for pets, or practising self-care, it is no wonder that you feel burnt out. And as you move into the new year, your desire to balance work and home life will become stronger, leaving you to wonder, is it really possible to...