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April 2024

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There's a class for you!

 

Whether you're a veterinary surgeon, a technician looking to expand your skills, or a practice manager, you can find your next lab at Viticus Group. Learn from the best in the business and explore our upcoming Academy hands-on CE labs.

  • Extracapsular Stifle Stabilization (April 16-17) : Join us for an in-depth Stifle Surgery course. We’ll dive deep into CrCL insufficiency; diagnosis, assessments, techniques, and more. Sponsored by Movora.
  • Spread the LOVE Spay (May 24-25): Say bye to the traditional spay and hello to the LOVE spay. We'll go over multiple topics such as laparoscopic instrumentation, benefits of minimally invasive surgery, laparoscopic technique, efficiency of movement/triangulation, discussion of Lap Assisted Procedures. Sponsored by Karl Storz.
  • Introduction to Patella Luxation (June 23-24): In this lab, we’ll dive deep into surgical management of grade 2, as well as assessment and treatment of grade 3 to 4. By the end of this two-day lab, you’ll feel comfortable grading medial patella luxation, have the skills to manage grade 1 to 2. Sponsored by Movora. 
  • ER Boot Camp (June 30 - July 1)*: We'll go through recover BLS and ALS rescuer certification, post-arrest care, intraosseous (IO) catheter access, placing nasogastric (NG) and nasoesophageal (NE) tubes, and more.
  • And more courses available throughout the year. Check out our full list of upcoming hands-on CE labs at https://www.viticusgroup.org/wvc-academy .

*Has special seats reserved for veterinary technicians.

 

TAKE ME back to wvc!

Wow...It's been over a month since WVC 2024 kicked off and it truly was a record-breaking conference in every aspect.

We had the newest CE sessions, over 20,000 participants in Las Vegas and unique active learning opportunities at our new Learning Lounges!

Our goal was to bring you education and entertainment like you've never experienced before. If you couldn't join us this year, look what you missed and WATCH THIS VIDEO.

And if you haven't yet, join the WVC Alert List to be the first to know everything WVC!

WVC 2025 Alert List

ARE YOU THE NEXT FAIA AWARD RECIPIENT?

Applications for the Food Animal Incentive Award (FAIA) are being accepted now.

Don’t miss your chance to receive a free 2025 WVC registration, a $1,000 stipend, lodging, airfare, and more!

Be one of the few recipients!

What are the requirements, and how to apply? Click here to find out.

Application deadline: June 30, 2024


12 DAYS LEFT TO APPLY FOR JWB

The Dr. Jack Walther Boot Camp (JWB) provides recent grads the opportunity to receive hands-on training paid FOR them.

If you're an early-career veterinarian (0-5 years out of college), this is your opportunity to experience a unique hands-on training that will boost your veterinary career to new heights. 

Take it from former Viticus Group Board President, Dr. McCurnin...he shares why this is a can't miss opportunity for you!

Apply Now

Application deadline: April 12, 2024
Boot Camp Dates: June 3-5, 2024

AVMA CHART OF THE MONTH:
Connecting The Cost of Living And Salary

Veterinary professionals are fortunate in that we have a wealth of career opportunities open to us across the nation. So…how do we decide where to work?

To decide that, the cost-of-living index is a measurement you should consider. If you're exploring new opportunities and you're considering moving, read this article by AVMA.