april 2024
Event Details
Merck Animal Health has completed its 2nd Veterinary Team Wellbeing Study in the fall of 2023 with the help of NAVTA. This is the first robust
Event Details
Merck Animal Health has completed its 2nd Veterinary Team Wellbeing Study in the fall of 2023 with the help of NAVTA. This is the first robust analysis of the entire veterinary team composed of veterinary technicians/nurses, veterinary assistants, CSR’s and practice managers. The goal of this research was to determine the levels of mental health, wellbeing and burnout among staff using standardized psychological tools. This robust study allows us to compare/contrast Veterinary staff members with veterinarians and the general population. Further, this allows us to analyze for contributing factors for both job roles and individual segments that are flourishing and for those that are at-risk. Based upon these findings we can suggest specific organizational and personal remedies and interventions to decrease burnout and improve wellbeing and reduce distress among our fellow veterinary team members.
Presented by: Taylor Tillery, DVM; Veterinary Academic & Industry Liaison for Merck Animal Health & Chantale Kuzmiak, CVT Associate Specialist, Drug Safety for Merck Animal Health
Time
(Thursday) 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
may 2024
Event Details
This presentation will discuss the nutritional management of gastrointestinal disorders in dogs and cats. We will cover management of upper and lower gastrointestinal disease, such
Event Details
This presentation will discuss the nutritional management of gastrointestinal disorders in dogs and cats. We will cover management of upper and lower gastrointestinal disease, such as vomiting, chronic enteropathy, and diarrhea. Nutrition strategies managing these concerns will be discussed.
Presented by Caitlyn Getty, DVM, Phd, DACVIM (Nutrition)
Time
(Thursday) 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
june 2024
Event Details
Research suggests gathering a comprehensive history, which includes understanding a client’s readiness to make change, is a fundamental first step in developing an effective weight-management
Event Details
Research suggests gathering a comprehensive history, which includes understanding a client’s readiness to make change, is a fundamental first step in developing an effective weight-management plan with a client. By understanding our client’s perspective, including the obstacles they perceive exist in relation to managing their pet’s weight, we as veterinary professionals become better positioned to adjust and explain the value of our weight-management plan in a way that holds relevance for that individual client. Drawing on recent research, this session will explore several communication strategies to engage clients in developing a tailored weight management plan for their animal.
Learning objectives:
Describe five stages relating to an owner’s readiness to change
Describe the current state of obesity-related client communication in veterinary practice
Use several communication strategies to engage clients in developing a tailored weight management plan for their animal
Presented by Jason Coe, DVM, PhD
Time
(Thursday) 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm(GMT-04:00)