8:00 AM–9:15 AM
Cooperative Care: Veterinary Care and Husbandry
Cooperative care holds space for the emotional welfare of the people and pets involved while also facilitating appropriate and needed animal healthcare and husbandry. Learn which tools you’ll need, the knowledge and skills you’ll want, and some exercises to get started with cooperative care. Case example videos will be shown to demonstrate effective use in the veterinary setting.
9:25 AM–10:25 AM
Nail Trim MAGIC!
No more cyanotic pug grooming! Nail care presents unique challenges for the veterinary team. Learn how to tackle even the most challenging nail trims—and better yet, how to teach clients to DIY this important grooming care.
11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Distractions Done Right!
Treats, toys, scratching, head tapping, whistling, alcohol bottles, running faucets, and so much more: Distractions can be a valuable tool in veterinary care settings, but only when they are used correctly. Learn an algorithm for determining if a distraction is appropriate, which distraction to choose, and what other tools are available if distraction is not the appropriate choice.
1:30 PM–2:30 PM
All in the Family: Safe Family Presence and Client Participation in Veterinary Medicine
The benefits of family presence in human medicine are becoming better understood through research. Learn how veterinary teams can provide these same benefits in a way that is safe and efficient, and improves the lives of patients, clients, and the entire veterinary team.
2:40 PM–3:40 PM
Behavior Solutions for “Normal” Cat Behaviors
Many cats have behaviors their owners find objectionable. Use the prevention and treatment strategies provided in this lecture to educate clients and help families stay together.
4:15 PM–5:30 PM
Compassionate Animal Handling for Challenging Pets
Handling animals in a compassionate way makes care safer and more enjoyable for pets and veterinary professionals. Learn strategies for safe, effective, animal-friendly handling and restraint in the veterinary setting. From distractions to restraint to emergency sedation, we will cover a broad continuum of handling strategies, including case examples.
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