Veterinary Specialty Hospital - San Diego
Continuing Education
Not Right, Not Normal: Practical Anesthetic Troubleshooting
Date & time : June 15th, 2026 at 6:00 PM PST
Speaker: Perry Koehler DVM, DACVAA
1 hour of CE credit
Technicians are taught normal ranges and normal waveforms and often enter the realm of anesthesia with confidence in recognizing when patients are doing well. But… what do you do when things may be going wrong? This lecture will focus on providing concrete clinically driven examples of common anesthetic issues with guidelines to troubleshoot. Is the problem with the equipment, the anesthesia, or the patient? The technician should feel empowered to take first steps to treat at-risk patients and know when to involve a veterinarian.
Don't Do Drugs. Give Them Instead!
Date & time: June 15th, 2026 at 7:00 PM PST
Speaker: Abhiram Yellamilli, DVM
0.5 hour of CE credit
Drugs are scary. They can do more harm than good when used incorrectly. When things hit the fan and a patient comes running through the triage doors, what do you reach for and why? This lecture will focus on the common drugs used in emergencies and the rationale behind their use. The lecture will also go over CPR, starting with BLS and escalating to ALS.
Zoomies in a Bottle: A Practical Guide to Sympathomimetics
Date & time : June 15th, 2026 at 7:30 PM PST
Speaker: Debbie Barber, RVT
0.5 hour of CE credit
This lecture introduces veterinary professionals to sympathomimetic drugs. Attendees will learn to recognize when sympathomimetics are indicated, understand mechanisms of action, and receptor selectivity.
No Pet Left Behind - Financial Triage in Modern Veterinary Practice
Speaker: Robert Parkins, DVM
No Pet Left Behind - Financial Triage in Modern Veterinary Practice
Speaker: Robert Parkins, DVM
When Calcium Goes Rogue: Disorder of Hypercalcemia
Speaker: Alan Coberg, DVM
Tackling the Common Toxicities in Small Animal Medicine
Speaker: Nadene Oliver DVM, DACVECC
The Power of Blood Donation in Veterinary Medicine
Speaker: Christina Lee BS, RVT, VTS (ECC)
Location: PIMA - San Marcos
The Power of Blood Donation in Veterinary Medicine
Speaker: Christina Lee BS, RVT, VTS (ECC)
Location: PIMA - San Marcos
Recover CPR Rescuer Certification
Speaker: Kristin Frietas BS, RVT, VTS (ECC)
Location: Ethos Veterinary Health - Sorrento Valley
CPR
Speaker: Christina Lee Bs, RVT, VTS (ECC)
Location: Companion Animal Wellness Center
We offer a variety of learning experiences designed to support teams, strengthen connections, and create meaningful opportunities for growth across our veterinary community. These offerings provide flexible ways to engage in continuing education while fostering collaboration and shared learning.
Lunch n’ Learns (by request) Interactive sessions designed to bring teams together in a familiar setting, encouraging discussion, case-based learning, and practical application during the workday.
Community Learning Sessions (by request) Collaborative learning opportunities that create space for open dialogue, shared experiences, and connection across hospitals and teams.
Continuing Education Symposiums (throughout the year) Larger-scale events that bring veterinary professionals together to engage in focused learning, exchange ideas, and strengthen community relationships.
Lectures at Local Veterinary Technician Colleges (by request) Educational sessions that support developing veterinary professionals while strengthening partnerships between clinical practice and academic programs.
Please note that while we strive to accommodate a variety of topics, availability may vary based on scheduling and resources.
These opportunities are rooted in a shared commitment to learning, connection, and growth—creating spaces where knowledge is exchanged, experiences are valued, and our community continues to move forward together.
