Cats Just Wanna Have Fun: Cat Enrichment

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET

Tabitha Kucera, RVT, VTS (Behavior), CCBC, KPA-CTP, FFCP

Many cats’ social, emotional, and physical needs are often unmet, which can contribute to behavior concerns, stress, and challenges in the human-animal bond. In this session, we will discuss the importance of addressing these needs through enrichment and management strategies. Attendees will gain practical tools to identify and meet cats’ needs, prevent common behavioral issues, and enhance overall feline welfare. By supporting cats’ natural behaviors, veterinary professionals can help foster positive caregiver relationships and improve outcomes for their feline patients.

Every Breath You Take: Oxygenation and Ventilation in Anesthesia

12:10 PM - 1:10 PM ET

Tasha McNerney, BS, CVT, CVPP, VTS (anesthesia and analgesia)

Advancing Your Technician Skills!

1:20 PM - 2:20 PM ET

Mark Harris, Jr, LVT, BS

I Can See Clearly Now: Dental Radiography in Veterinary Practice.

2:40 PM - 3:40 PM ET

Denise Rollings, CVT, VTS (Dentistry)

This class discusses safety, terminology, normal and abnormal anatomy, basic pathology, and labial mounting of dental radiographs. Dental radiographs are an essential part of the oral exam. About half of the dental pathology is found subgingival and radiographs will help diagnose the pathology that is not visible. Full mouth radiographs on all dental patients will help find pathology, leading to proper recommendations and treatment. The result is practicing better medicine, healthier patients, and happier clients. Learn how to obtain full mouth canine and feline diagnostic intraoral radiographs and troubleshooting common mistakes.

Mr. Roboto: Is AI Turning Cat Parents into Couch Potatoes – or Supercharging Pet Care?

3:50 PM - 4:50 PM ET

Ellen M. Carozza LVT, VTS(CP-Feline)

Don’t Be a Pain: Analgesia for the Emergency and Critical Care Patient

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM ET

Karen Roach, RVT, VTS (ECC)

Definitions related to pain and pain control, commonly used analgesia drugs in emergency and critical care settings, pain scoring systems. Also, the consequences of untreated pain, how patient comfort and stress levels affect pain perception, how to manage stress and anxiety along with pain. We will also talk about some non-pharmacologic measures to help with pain control.