WVC Vegas 2026 Education: Emergency and Critical Care Trauma Track

When every second counts, plan to make the most of WVC Vegas 2026! We’ll be offering exciting NEW ways to grow your knowledge with expanded education tracks, interactive side-quests, and unparalleled hands-on CE at our Education Centers in Las Vegas.

Emergencies are the great equalizer of the veterinary world.

From specialty ERs to single-doctor clinics, emergent cases come through every practice’s door. Whether it’s a hit-by-car, a GDV, or a mystery collapse, your team’s readiness can make all the difference. With this knowledge, the WVC Education Team designed the Emergency and Critical Care Trauma Track: Mastering the Moment When Every Second Counts. .

What is the Emergency and Critical Care Trauma Track?

Grab your stethoscope and join us on the frontlines of veterinary trauma. This series of expert-led, case-based lectures breaks down the pivotal early moments of common emergencies and delivers the tools, strategies, and clinical confidence you need to stay calm and accurate in high-pressure cases.

Fast, confident, life-saving decisions start here

When there’s no time to hesitate, you’ll respond with clarity, certainty, and cutting-edge strategies from this immersive, informative track. Learning areas include:

• Foundations of trauma care These lectures lay the groundwork by exploring real-world case examples, species-specific injury patterns, and the broader principles of triage, patient disposition, and the spectrum of care—including special considerations for geriatric patients.

• Critical assessment and stabilization Master the minutes that matter most. Enhance your understanding of emergency stabilization, including the XAB primary survey, fluid and shock management, airway interventions, neurologic trauma response, and temperature regulation. Walk away knowing how to rapidly recognize instability and take decisive action.

• Diagnostics and decision-making Sharpen your clinical judgment through focused diagnostic strategies that balance efficiency with patient safety. You'll gain tools to optimize imaging in trauma cases (including POCUS), assess soft-tissue injuries such as bite wounds, and make informed choices about when—and whether—to proceed with surgery. No more second-guessing.  

• Procedures, protocols, and teamwork You CAN perform with precision under pressure. Explore the technical and collaborative aspects of trauma care, including sedation strategies for unstable patients, equipment utilization, and optimizing team roles in a fast-paced setting.

PLUS: Interactive trauma panel discussion

Engage with an expert panel of critical care specialists as they analyze complex cases and illustrate how guidelines, experience, and collaborative thinking come together in high-stakes situations.

Managing emergencies requires close observation and bold, informed action. So does your continuing education.

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