Cannabinoids in the Clinic: Practical Approaches
The clinical data for companion animals with the use of cannabinoids, like CBD, has been growing. In this lecture we will discuss the current and relevant literature and dosing for safe and effective use in your practice.
Stephen Cital
RVT, SRA, RLAT, CVPP, VTS- LAM (Res. Anesthesia)
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:10 pm
Embracing All Interdisciplinary Team Members in the Delivery of Pet Hospice Care
Your veterinary team consists of trained, purpose-driven individuals, delivering end-of-life care with compassion. Their roles and duties in serving geriatric and terminally ill patients may be defined and enhanced. Now, let’s consider the many professionals beyond the veterinary hospital walls supporting pet hospice and family caregiving. Attendees will identify the interdisciplinary team, their various skills, and how to best leverage during the delivery of end-of-life care.
Rebecca Rose
CVT, Certified Career Coach
Time: 1:10 pm - 2:10 pm
When Quality of Life Scales Aren't Enough; Counseling Clients Who Won't Let Go
Choosing to end the life of a beloved and loyal companion is a responsibility that many people are unable to bear. This makes it particularly challenging to navigate conversations surrounding decision making for euthanasia. Allow an animal hospice veterinarian to help you to handle these difficult discussions by leading with compassion and empathy, while still advocating for your patients to prevent unnecessary suffering. This lecture will give you some leading questions and supportive statements to create an open and honest dialogue, to allow these clients to say goodbye without fear and regret but with grace and dignity.
Kathleen Cooney
DVM, CHPV, CCFP
Time: 2:20 pm - 3:20 pm
Euthanasia: Modernizing End of Life Care
December 17, 2022 @ 12 pm - 3:30 pm ET
Why Attend?
VetCE Virtual events cover everything from detailed medical topics to practice management and other non-medical topics relevant to everyday situations that veterinary professionals deal with.
The VetCE Virtual series of micro-conferences are a convenient alternative to in-person events that are designed to deliver multiple approved RACE and/or CVPM CE credits in a concise, half-day virtual format with three consecutive one-hour presentations. The series not only provides you with the opportunity to benefit from educational sessions presented by expert speakers but also gives you an easy way to learn and earn credits in the comfort of your home or office!
Recordings of the sessions will be available for viewing for 2 weeks following each event for participants to reference. The recordings will also be available to VPN+ members for free after the 2 weeks. Please be advised that we can not issue CE certificates for only viewing the session recordings. Anyone who registers for a VetCE Virtual event but is unable to attend the live sessions will get free access to the VetCE OnDemand courses we create from the recordings on VetMedTeam so you can still get CE credits!
What People are Saying About VetCE
“Continue with the variety and topics that have not been beaten into the ground in previous presentations. The three topics and speakers were very unique…and I have attended more than 1000 hours of CE over the past 40 years.”
Pamela
Veterinarian
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AVA
Agenda
Speakers
Stephen Cital
RVT, SRA, RLAT, CVPP, VTS- LAM (Res. Anesthesia)
Stephen Niño Cital is a multi-credentialed veterinary technician specialist with a passion for anesthesia, pain management, and cannabinoid medicine. Cital has been on the forefront of cannabinoid medicine and the evolution of pain management in veterinary medicine. He has authored multiple articles and contributed to several textbooks, including acting as the lead editor for the first cannabinoid medicine textbook, titled “Cannabis Therapy in Veterinary Medicine”, by Springer Nature. He serves on multiple boards and is a strong advocate for veterinary technician advancement, along with minority representation. He is a lab manager at Stanford University in the department of neurobiology in addition to a clinical pain practitioner and partner at Remedy Veterinary Specialists. For more information, please see StephenCital.com.
Rebecca Rose
CVT, Certified Career Coach
Rebecca Rose, CVT, certified career coach, has a diverse background in the veterinary community as a credentialed team member and leader. She has worked in and managed veterinary clinics, collaborates with industry partners, authors articles and books, and facilitates engaging team workshops. Rose’s enthusiasm for professional development in veterinary medicine is contagious, as she encourages and supports veterinary teams in reaching their highest potential. She believes there are ample opportunities in veterinary medicine to build and maintain a healthy, sustainable life and career. Her most current role includes Outreach Specialist and Manager within Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice. She can be reached at RebeccaR@LapofLove.com.
Kathleen Cooney
DVM, CHPV, CCFP
Kathleen Cooney, DVM, CHPV, CCFP has been practicing advanced end-of-life care since 2006. She is CEO and Director of Education for the Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy (CAETA) and Chief Medical Officer of Caring Pathways, Inc. Dr. Cooney is a past President of the International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care (IAAHPC) and assisted in the development of AAHA’s End-of-Life Accreditation Program. She is well-known for her work in companion animal euthanasia and has authored two books on the subject along with numerous articles and book chapters. Dr. Cooney has collaborated in end-of-life training for the AVMA, AAHA, NAVC, IAAHPC, Fear Free Program, SVME, and many more. She is a strong advocate for best practices in all aspects of end-of-life care and speaks nationally and internationally on such topics. Dr. Cooney is also currently working towards board certification in animal welfare, expected by 2024 and is Affiliate Faculty at Colorado State University where she teaches end-of-life topics and welfare. She loves all things old and gray.
