Category: Continuing Education Lectures

Our upcoming CE is presented by, Zachary Badanes, DVM, DACVO, Wednesday, September 18, 2024 from 6:30pm – 9:00pm.

This presentation is designed to provide an overview of the most common occuring neoplasms encountered in dogs and cats. The talk will cover the most common eyelid, intraocular, and orbital tumors diagnosed in small animal patients. In addition, there will be a discussion on diagnostic techniques, medical and surgical treatment options, and prognosis.

Learning Objectives:

• Know when to consider surgical excision for periocular and eyelid margin masses.
• Understand the prognosis and surgical options for canine and feline eyelid/conjunctival mast cell tumors.
• Differentials and prognosis for third eyelid gland tumors.
• How to clinically diagnose feline diffuse iris melanoma and recognize when iris pigmentation has progressed to neoplasia.
• When to consider enucleation for feline diffuse iris melanoma.
• Be able to recognize dog breeds predisposed to melanocytic ocular neoplasia.
• Distinguish between clinical signs of orbital neoplasia, abscess/cellulitis, and glaucoma.
• Be able to list differentials and diagnostic recommendations for orbital disease in dogs and cats.

This lecture provides 1 credit of complimentary RACE-approved CE to veterinarians and veterinary technicians.

If you have questions, please contact our Referral Relationship Manager, Jill Graff at (610) 647-2950 ext 134 or email jill.graff@vrcmalvern.com.

Presented by, Natalie Campbell, VMD, CCRP, CVA Wednesday, June 5th, 2024
6:30pm – 9:00pm

Dr. Campbell will discuss an overview of physical rehabilitation in a specialty setting. Descriptions of various therapeutic modalities, indications, and contraindications will be presented, as well as a discussion of criteria for patient selection for treatment. Furthermore, the talk will elaborate on what rehab practices/modalities can be utilized in general practice.

Objectives:

1. Understand the various treatment modalities (electric stimulation, laser, tPEMF, ice, heat, acupuncture, hydrotherapy, manual therapy, therapeutic ultrasound) – how each works, benefits, indications, and contraindications.
2. What you can do in your practice – diet plans, basic therapeutic exercise, supplements, modalities such as ice and heat, at-home recommendations/lifestyle changes.
3. What patients benefit from rehabilitation? It’s not just for orthopedic post-operative patients – pre-hab, athletic conditioning, declining mobility, osteoarthritis, down dogs, neurologic patients, and geriatrics. When should you refer a patient?

• • Overview of Physical Rehabilitation
  • Brief review of treatment modalities
  • Types of patients treated by rehab – it’s not just for orthopedic post-ops!
  • What you can do in your practice

Lecture provides 1 credit of complimentary CE to veterinarians and veterinary technicians through RACE. 

If you have questions, please contact our Referral Relationship Manager, Jill Graff at (610) 647-2950 ext 134 or email jill.graff@vrcmalvern.com

*RACE-approval pending

If you have questions, please contact our Referral Relationship Manager, Jill Graff at (610) 647-2950 ext 134 or email jill.graff@vrcmalvern.com