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SUMMARY:Webinar: Active Biome + Renal Defence
DESCRIPTION:Optimising the care of pets with chronic kidney disease\nChronic kidney disease is common in dogs & cats with 1 in 10 dogs and 1 in 3 cats suffering from this disease. \nPets with CKD can have unique nutrient needs and finicky appetites\, which often affects their muscle mass and weight. But with appropriate nutrition\, you can help protect your patient’s kidney function\, strengthen their gut microbiome\, and build their muscle for the fight ahead. \nJoin us for an informative session\,backed by clinical research\, hosted by Dr Megan Brown. Fun prizes to be won \nAbout our speaker \nDr Megan Brown \nMegan attended Pretoria High School for Girls matriculating in 2006. \nShe went on to complete her BSc in 2009 and qualified from OP with a BVSc in 2013. Megan completed her Honours in 2017\, focussing on anaesthetics and internal medicine. \nMegan worked at Lakeside Animal Clinic from 2013-2019 and then went on to locum until she joined Hill’s as a Professional Consulting Veterinarian in 2023. \nMegan is married to Dr Geoff Brown\, has a son\, Stuart\, and is also a pet parent to 2 cats.
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Fast & Furious – The Nuts & Bolts of Practice Management
DESCRIPTION:This session is designed to equip veterinary professionals with the essential knowledge and skills required to efficiently run and lead a successful veterinary practice. \nWe will delve into the critical facets that demand close attention to by practice management and ownership. \nDiscover the importance of strategic planning\, where you’ll gain insights into setting clear objectives\, developing actionable strategies\, and achieving sustainable growth for your practice. Learn how to effectively mitigate risks through dedicated risk management strategies\, safeguarding your practice from unforeseen challenges. \nPersonnel management is another key focus area. Explore the best practices for hiring\, on-boarding\, and retaining a skilled and motivated team\, crucial for delivering exceptional veterinary care. Gain a deep understanding of regulatory compliance and financial oversight\, essential for maintaining the integrity of your practice while ensuring its financial health. \nMonica Dixon Perry will share her wealth of knowledge\, practical tips\, and real-world experiences to help you optimize your veterinary practice’s performance\, streamline operations\, and achieve long-term success. Don’t miss this opportunity to sharpen your skills and elevate your veterinary practice management to new heights. \nAbout our speaker \nMonica Dixon Perry\, CVPM \nMonica has been involved in the field of veterinary medicine for more than 37 years. She earned her bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Monica has been a Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) for more than 20 years and remains a strong advocate for other veterinary practice managers to pursue this designation. \nFor over a decade\, Monica managed a successful full-service\, small animal eastern and western medicine veterinary practice in Raleigh\, NC. As hospital administrator with Bowman Animal Hospital & Cat Clinic\, Inc.\, she managed every aspect of the seven-day-a-week\, nine-doctor hospital’s operations. For 15 years\, Monica was a consultant/partner with VMC\, Inc. where she presented a seminar called Principles of Veterinary Practice Management throughout the United States and Canada. She has lectured at numerous national veterinary conferences and veterinary schools in the United States. As a consultant\, Monica enjoyed lecturing and working with practices that participated in VMC’s on-site consultation services. Monica was also a part-time university lecturer at North Carolina State University in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics where she taught Veterinary Practice Management on the undergraduate level. Monica joined Mission Veterinary Partners at the beginning of the global COVID-19 pandemic as VP of Strategic Partnerships and later held the position of Director of Practice Management. In her current position\, she is Director of Veterinary Consulting Services at Burzenski & Co. and thrilled to return to her passion of working with premier practices throughout the US. \nMonica is an active member of the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association\, VetPartners\, Youth Director at her church and sits on the board of Casa Esperanza Montessori Charter School in Raleigh\, NC. \nMonica will let you know that her two primary purposes in life are working with veterinary practices and their teams and being the best possible wife and mom. She shares her Raleigh\, NC\, home with her supportive and loving husband and their daughter. \nMonica is the 2022 Practice Management Speaker of the Year at the VMX Veterinary Meeting and Expo
URL:https://savetcon.co.za/event/webinar-fast-furious-the-nuts-bolts-of-practice-management/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Getting calories in: feeding the inappetant or anorectic cat
DESCRIPTION:Ensuring that a patient receives adequate nutrition may require intervention.  This session will help you determine which patients need support\, how to provide it (oral vs. feeding tube)\, how to calculate and ensure appropriate nutrition and when support can be discontinued. \nAbout our speaker \nMargie Scherk DVM DipABVP (feline practice) \nMargie graduated in 1982 and opened one of the first cat clinics in North America in 1986 in Vancouver\, Canada.  She became a board-certified feline specialist the first year this specialty became available. She has published several clinical trials and has written and edited numerous books and book chapters. She is an active international speaker and enjoys teaching on-line.  She co-edits the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery. Margie has served extensively in the American Association of Feline Practitioners as well other veterinary organizations.  Her interests include all things feline\, especially analgesia\, seeing an end to declawing\, the peculiarities of the feline digestive system and enabling more positive interactions with cats.
URL:https://savetcon.co.za/event/webinar-getting-calories-in-feeding-the-inappetant-or-anorectic-cat/
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