Continuing Education

At Dogwood, we know how difficult it can be to keep up to date on all the developments in veterinary medicine and we know how easy it is to end up with a stack of journals that haven’t been read yet. This is why we commit to providing regular and FREE continuing education opportunities so you can learn about the latest research, treatment options and news, through CE conducted by our specialists and team. You can download a flyer for this series here.

All events provide two hours of continuing education credit except where otherwise noted.

May 23rd, 2012

Feline Pancreatitis
Lisa Paull, DVM, DACVIM

Pancreatitis is unfortunately a common and diagnostically elusive disease in the cat. Feline pancreatitis, unlike the canine version, is frequently a chronic disease. In addition, cats often present with more subtle clinical signs. These features generate a diagnostic and clinical challenge for the practitioner. In this lecture, we will review the etiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic options and treatment for the feline patient. This event will be held from 7 - 8:30 pm at our location on West Broad Street, dinner and drinks will be provided. Register here.

June 26th, 2012

When We Say Treat, We Mean CURE! Treatment of Feline Hyperthyroidism with I-131
Dr. David S. Herring

This presentation will discuss management vs CURE of feline hyperthyroidism, the most common endocrine disease in cats. Radiocat has treated more cases of this fatal disease than anyone in the world. Please come listen and Dr. Herring will disclose two side effects of exposure to I-131 rarely discussed by anyone! This event will be held from 7 - 8:30 pm at our location on West Broad Street, dinner and drinks will be provided. Register here.

July 18th, 2012 - Please Note NEW Date!

Understanding & Preventing Methicillin Resistant Disease
Nicola Williamson, DVM, Diplomate ACVD, Board Certified in Veterinary Dermatology

Methicillin resistant disease is a highly-discussed topic in both human and veterinary medicine due to its increasing prevalence and our increasing awareness of its impact on the health of our patients. This talk will help you understand how to recognize the symptoms, how to identify at risk populations and the role you play in preventing and treating methicillin resistance. This event will be held from 7 - 8:30 pm at our location on West Broad Street, dinner and drinks will be provided. Register here.

August 23rd, 2012

TECH TALK: Understanding ECG
Jess Weidman, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology)

Sponsored by the Virginia Association of Licensed Veterinary Technicans and is now available for continuing education credit.

This veterinary technician TECH TALK will review the conduction system of the heart, explain how an ECG works, and teach technicians a system for evaluating ECGs. Example ECG's for common arrhythmias will be included in the notes. This event will be held from 7 - 8:30 pm at our location on West Broad Street, dinner and drinks will be provided. Register here.

September 26th, 2012

Management of Traumatic Wounds: From the ER to OR and In Between
Sevima Aktay, DVM, ACVS

This lecture will be focused on treatment options for small animal patients with varying degrees of traumatic wounds. We will discuss initial management strategies, appropriate dressing materials for specific wound stages, and surgical treatment including reconstruction and novel techniques.This event will be held from 7 - 8:30 pm at our location on West Broad Street, dinner and drinks will be provided. Register here.

October 18th, 2012

TECH TALK: Cancer and the Veterinary Team: Signs, Treatment Options and Monitoring
James E. Cline, LVT

Sponsored by the Virginia Association of Licensed Veterinary Technicans and is available for continuing education credit.

Cancer and the treatment of cancer in the small animal has become a prominent aspect of veterinary care and many in the veterinary field are unfamiliar with the options available in veterinary oncology. This TECH TALK will cover common signs and symptoms of cancer, present current treatment options, and discuss trends that you can look for in a patient undergoing chemotherapeutic treatment. This presentation is designed to improve your clinical knowledge so that you can better assist your veterinarians, clients, and patients through a lifetime of care.This event will be held from 7 - 8:30 pm at our location on West Broad Street, dinner and drinks will be provided. Register here.

November 28th, 2012

What's New in the Treatment of Cancer in Animals
Chand Khanna, DVM, PhD Medical Oncology, DACVIM (Oncology)

The treatment of cancer in animals is increasingly common due to our expanding knowledge as veterinarians and to our clients’ willingness to pursue advanced treatment for their pets with cancer. In this lecture we will review new advances in diagnostics (PARR: PCR for Antigen Receptor Rearrangement, new grading schemes for mast cell tumors) and treatment, including multimodality therapy for canine and feline lymphoma, vaccination for canine melanomas, targeted therapy for mast cell tumors, and low-dose metronomic therapy. This event will be held from 7 - 8:30 pm at our location on West Broad Street, dinner and drinks will be provided. Register here.