|Articles|May 3, 2023

3 Must-sees from Directions in Veterinary Medicine in Arlington

3 faculty members recapping key takeaways from our latest symposium

Our last Directions in Veterinary Medicine (DIVM) symposium in Arlington, Virginia featured lectures on an array of topics related to critical care, emergency medicine, and surgery. Below we have highlighted 3 video interviews with key opinion leaders discussing the invaluable points they presented in their talks.

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A technician's role in the operating room and beyond: Erica Brandt, CVT, VTS (ECC), discusses the important part technician's play in post-operation pain management for visceral pain.
Updates in canine parvovirus: Kristin Zersen, DVM, DACVECC, outlines canine parvovirus symptoms, diagnostics, treatment, and outpatient protocol.
Key reminders to safeguard surgical procedures: Justin Ganjei, DVM, DACVS-SA, explains how to best prevent complications during surgical procedures.

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