Presented by: Anne-Marie Germain, DVM

Friday, March 3 | Price: $30

Want to enhance your nutrition knowledge while having a blast? Join us in this fun-filled workshop where you will work in small groups to solve Nutrition Case Study Challenges, escape room style! Your team will need to collaborate to solve challenges and gain clues along the way to build the ideal nutritional plan for your patients with comorbidities.

Presented by: Andrea Steele, MSc, RVT, VTS (ECC) and Scarlett Wong, RVT

Friday, March 3 AND Saturday, March 4 | Price: $600

Attend this full-day, hands-on lab to receive your RECOVER Veterinary CPR certification. The certification process consists of an online course followed by onsite training at the conference. Because of this, participants must have successfully completed the RECOVER online BLS (Basic Life Support) and ALS (Advanced Life Support) courses available at www.recoverinitiative.org. Successful completion of this course grants certification as a RECOVER BLS and ALS Rescuer. Human medical professionals certify in human CPR. Veterinary medical professionals should certify themselves in veterinary CPR!

The cost of this lab includes access to complete the pre-requisite online courses. If you have already successfully completed the online modules, you may be eligible for a discount. Please reach out to events@oavt.org.

Presented by: Jennie Tait, RVT, AHT, VTS (Dermatology)

Friday, March 3 AND Saturday, March 4 | Price: $75

It’s not rocket science, it’s just dermatology. This hands-on lab will take you step by step through the best techniques for in-house sample collection and interpretation. Mastering these basics will up your derm game and improve the care your patients receive. If you are a fellow Derm Nerd, then this is for you: cytology sampling, culture collection, skin scrapings, fine needle aspirates, biopsies and more!

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Presented by: Justin Levy, DVM

Friday, March 3 | Price: $100

This lab will involve cadavers. Read More

In this hands-on practical, you will learn how to assess and treat open wounds, and what dressings will be the most appropriate to use during wound management. In addition, we will learn and practice forelimb and hindlimb bandage techniques for the commonly seen orthopedic complaints in dogs and cats.

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Presented by: Kristen Cooley, VTS (Anesthesia / Analgesia)

Friday, March 3 | Price: $150

This lab will involve cadavers. Read More

Locoregional anesthesia is often an easy and very effective way to treat pain. Learn about commonly used local anesthetics and combinations alongside a review of different techniques for using them effectively.

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Presented by: Valerie Garuccio

Saturday, March 4 | Price: $100

Advanced venous access is an essential skill for veterinary professionals. Using the modified Seldinger technique, attendees place multi-lumen central lines in a model, under the guidance of the instructor. Peripheral sampling catheters are placed in the lateral saphenous vein using a modified ‘through the needle’ technique with the MILA Drum long line kit. Attendees apply proper dressing on these catheters and discuss appropriate maintenance of them in the ICU.

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Presented by: Heidi Reuss-Lamky

Saturday, March 4 | Price: $150

This lab will involve cadavers. Read More

Attendees with have the opportunity to perform a variety of oral nerve block techniques using canine and feline skull models, as follows: canine dental blocks, to include the mandibular, middle mental, maxillary and infraorbital nerve blocks. Feline blocks demonstrated will include the mandibular, maxillary, and infraorbital nerve blocks. Helpful tips and pointers will also be discussed.

To be added to the Wait List, email events@oavt.org.