Flex Forecast: May/June 2025

On-demand webinars

Practical Corneal Ulcer Management for General Practitioners

• Specialty: Ophthalmology
• Speaker:Alex Sigmund, DVM, DACVO
• Sponsor:Dômes Pharma
• RACE-approved: 1.0 CE credit hour

Experts will review corneal anatomy and how that pertains to our understanding of ulcer management. This program will delve into the specifics of recognizing and treating corneal ulcers from superficial to deep in your practice in a digestible manner.

Don’t Get Bitten! Veterinary Job Buzzwords, Benefits, and Watchouts!

• Specialty:Professional development
• Speaker:Whitney Miller, DVM, MBA, DACVPM
• Sponsor: Petco and Vetco Total Care
• RACE-approved: 0.5 CE credit hour

Many veterinary professionals have experienced and seen the physical and mental toll that unrelenting stress, long hours, limiting contracts, crushing production models, and meager benefits can take on veterinarians and staff.

Veterinary students or new vets may wonder, “How can I enjoy my chosen profession and avoid burning out?” Or you’ve been told these negatives just come with the territory of being a vet and learning to live with them.Veterinarian stress, depression, compassion fatigue, and career burnout are things we take very seriously. We believe that doctors deserve greater choice, autonomy, and flexibility that enable them to lead happier and healthier lives.

Getting to the Heart of the Problem: Current Trends and Recommendations on Canine Heartworm Disease

• Specialty:Parasitology
• Speaker:Guilherme G.Verocai, DVM, PhD, MS, DACVM (Parasitology)
• Sponsor:Boehringer Ingelheim
• RACE-approved:1.0 CE credit hour

Heartworm is the most important parasite of dogs in the United States. This presentation will review the parasite’s life cycle and the pathology associated with infection. Trends in heartworm distribution will be examined. Recommendations for accurate diagnostics will be discussed. The role of owner adherence toheartworm prevention will be examined, considering the emergence of resistance to macrocyclic lactones. In addition, advice on best practices for treatment of infection will be provided.

Canine Osteoarthritis: What’s New, What Works, and What Is the Science?

• Specialty: Orthopedics
• Speaker: Janice L.Huntingford, DVM, MS-TCVM, DACVSMR, CVPP, CVA
• Sponsor: Covetrus
• RACE-approved: 0.5 CE credit hour

This lecture is a review of the current pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals used to treat degenerative joint disease pain, how and where they work, their interactions, contraindications, and which are the most effective. Current literature will be presented to allow the attendees to make informed choices regarding the selection of drugs and nutraceuticals, including prescription diets.

Implementation and Interpretation of Canine Genetic Screening in General Practice

• Specialty: Genetic technology
• Speaker:Jenna Dockweiler, DVM, MS, DACT, CCRT, CVAT
• Sponsor:Embark
• RACE-approved:1.0 CE credit hour

During this course, participants can expect to learn basic genetics terminology and concepts (such as penetrance, expression, and mode of inheritance). A brief overview of the various technologies utilized to determine genotype will be provided. Participants will then learn to apply these concepts through clinical case walkthroughs and how to communicate the benefits and results of canine genetic screening to their clients. Lastly, participants will learn how canine genetic screening can fit into various practices.

Mitigating Fear, Anxiety, and Stress for Patients in Isolation and Quarantine Housing

• Specialty: Infectious diseases
• Speaker:Meghan Herron, DVM, DACVB
• Sponsor: Elanco
• RACE-approved: 0.5 CE credit hour

Whether you are managing animals in a shelter environment, veterinary clinic, or laboratory setting, the welfare of animals in isolation housing should be considered alongside the prevention and treatment of infectious disease. How we care for these animals is of particular importance for puppies in their sensitive period for socialization. This webinar reviews signs of animal stress, how to mitigate stress, and specific tips for promoting good welfare for dogs and puppies in quarantine or isolation.

Updates on the Ever-Present and Evolving Risks of Heartworm Disease

• Specialty: Parasitology
• Speaker:Michael Dryden, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVM
• Sponsor:Boehringer Ingelheim
• RACE-approved:0.5 CE credit hour

Dirofilaria immitis is an extremely common and often life-threatening parasitic infection, with approximately 1million dogs testing positive annually in the US. Macrocyclic lactone preventives have been available for heartworm disease prevention for more than 30 years; however, the disease persists, and in certain regions of the country, rates are increasing. When considering the increases, numerous factors are involved that will be discussed. Additionally, questions still arise concerning resistance to the heartworm disease preventives. This discussion will provide insights into our changing understanding of heartworm infections in dogs and the opportunities to provide better protection for our pet companions.

A Culturally Competent Care Conversation

• Specialty: Pride
• Speaker: Marie E. Kerl, DVM, MPH, MBA, DACVIM (Small Animal Internal Medicine), ACVECC
• Sponsor: VCA Animal Hospitals
• RACE-approved:0.5CE credit hour

This course will offer ways to deliver care without judgment, incorporate inclusive language in the practice, and communicate in a way that meets every client where they are, regardless of their background and knowledge.

Learning pathway

How to Become a STELFONTA® (tigilanoltiglate injection) SUPERSTAR

Veterinary professionals, are you ready to level up your oncology expertise? Through this flexible, 4-part on-demand series, you’ll gain the confidence and clinical skills to use STELFONTA® (tigilanoltiglate injection) with precision—and earn 4.0 hours of RACE®-approved CE while doing it. Whether you’re new to intratumoral therapies or looking to refine your case selection and pain management strategies, this program delivers expert-led insights that matter.