ABC's Education Station

It is clear that when you walk into a veterinary clinic that some sort of education has taken place.  The Duodenum is what?! But do you know exactly how much education your veterinary staff goes through?  Veterinary medicine is a constantly evolving field, and if you aren't keeping up with what's called Continuing Education (CE), you aren't going to have the information that is most current.  Below, listed by staff member, is a list of all of the CE we've gone to.  Enjoy!  For sake of keeping things current, listed below is 2 years worth of education.

 

Jessica Alvarez - Veterinary Technician; 

2/2011 Basic Concepts in Immunology VetMedTeam.com - 1 hour CE

2/2011 Canine Heartworm Disease VetMedTeam.com - 1 hour CE

2/2011 Companion Animal Dentistry 101 & 102 - VetMedTeam.com - 2 hours CE

2/2011 Disease Prevention Through Immunization - VetMedTeam.com - 1 hour CE

2/2011 Fleas From A to Z - VetMedTeam.com - 1 hour CE

2/2011 Managing Canine Pain - VetMedTeam.com - 1 hour CE

2/2011 Ticks from A to Z - VetMedTeam.com - 1 hour CE

2/2011 Zoonotic Diseases 101 & 102 - VetMedTeam.com - 2 hours CE

2/2011 14th Annual Veterinary Technician Conference - Tomball Veterinary Technician Conference - 12 hours CE

6/28/11 Presentation on Skin Conditions and Shampoos - Hills Dermatology Specialist - 1.5 hours CE

8/19/11 Effective Communication - Charles Dinsdale -Webster - 1 hour CE

2/28/12 Frank Communication Training Module 2 - Pfizer - 1.5 hours CE

3/27/12 Frank Communication Training Module 3 - Pfizer - 1.5 hours CE 

7/10/12 Friendlier Feline Handling -Novartis - 1.5 hours CE

10/30/12 Guided Veterinary Dentistry Pfizer Animal Health - 3 hours CE

1/15/13 Behavioral Training of Kittens and Puppies - Dr. Lori Haug - 1.5 hours CE

 

Rebeca Barrera - Veterinary Technician; 

6/28/11 Presentation on Skin Conditions and Shampoos - Hills Dermatology Specialist - 1.5 hours CE

8/19/11 Effective Communication - Charles Dinsdale -Webster - 1 hour CE 

2/28/12 Frank Communication Training Module 2 - Pfizer - 1.5 hours CE 
3/27/12 Frank Communication Training Module 3 - Pfizer - 1.5 hours CE 

7/10/12 Friendlier Feline Handling -Novartis - 1.5 hours CE

10/30/12 Guided Veterinary Dentistry Pfizer Animal Health - 3 hours CE

1/15/13 Behavioral Training of Kittens and Puppies - Dr. Lori Haug - 1.5 hours CE


Jodi Berls - Veterinary Technician

8/19/11 Effective Communication - Charles Dinsdale -Webster - 1 hour CE 

1/31/12 Frank Communication Training Module 1 - Pfizer - 1.5 hours CE

2/28/12 Frank Communication Training Module 2 - Pfizer - 1.5 hours CE  
3/27/12 Frank Communication Training Module 3 - Pfizer - 1.5 hours CE 

7/10/12 Friendlier Feline Handling -Novartis - 1.5 hours CE

10/30/12 Guided Veterinary Dentistry Pfizer Animal Health - 3 hours CE

1/15/13 Behavioral Training of Kittens and Puppies - Dr. Lori Haug - 1.5 hours CE

 

Jay Camp - Grooming Assistant; 

6/28/11 Presentation on Skin Conditions and Shampoos - Hills Dermatology Specialist - 1.5 hours CE

2/28/12 Frank Communication Training Module 2 - Pfizer - 1.5 hours CE 

3/27/12 Frank Communication Training Module 3 - Pfizer - 1.5 hours CE 
7/10/12 Friendlier Feline Handling -Novartis - 1.5 hours CE

1/15/13 Behavioral Training of Kittens and Puppies - Dr. Lori Haug - 1.5 hours CE

 

Tom Comella  - Kennel Assistant; Veterinary Assistant Training

9/18/11 Zoonotic Disease Conference - Houston Zoo - 6 hours CE

1/31/12 Frank Communication Training Module 1 - Pfizer - 1.5 hours CE

3/27/12 Frank Communication Training Module 3 - Pfizer - 1.5 hours CE

7/10/12 Friendlier Feline Handling -Novartis - 1.5 hours CE   

10/30/12 Guided Veterinary Dentistry Pfizer Animal Health - 3 hours CE

1/15/13 Behavioral Training of Kittens and Puppies - Dr. Lori Haug - 1.5 hours CE

 

Beth Carter - Reception Manager; 

9/23/10 Webster Veterinary University - Reception - Webster Veterinary University - 8 hours CE 

1/26/11 What's Bugging the Cat? - Nancy Shaffran, CVT, VTS (ECC) - 2 hours of CE

6/28/11 Presentation on Skin Conditions and Shampoos - Hills Dermatology Specialist - 1.5 hours CE
7/7/11 Making the Grade: Recent Advances in ...Mast Cell Tumors SLVS - 1.5 hours CE

7/26/11 Veterinary Technicial Nutrition Counselor Training - Hill Pet Nutrition - 7 hours of CE

7/28/11 Human Resources - Webster Veterinary University - 12 hours of CE

8/17/11 Inventory and OSHA  - Webster Veterinary University - 12 hours of CE

8/19/11 Effective Communication - Charles Dinsdale -Webster - 1 hour CE 

8/22/11 Communication and Client Conflict - Pfizer Animal Health - 1 hour CE

9/15/11 Marketing and Business Management - Webster Veterinary University - 12 hours of CE

9/18/11 Zoonotic Disease Conference - Houston Zoo - 6 hours CE

10/19/11 Finance Management - Webster Veterinary University - 12 hours of CE 
11/1/11 Emergency Medicine: Top 10 Pearls - SLVS - 1.5 hours CE
1/31/12 Frank Communication Training Module 1 - Pfizer - 1.5 hours CE

2/28/12 Frank Communication Training Module 2 - Pfizer - 1.5 hours CE 

3/27/12 Frank Communication Training Module 3 - Pfizer - 1.5 hours CE

4/4/12 ProHeart 6 Real World - Pfizer - 2 hours CE

5/19/12  Nestle Purina 2012 Symposium on Companion Animal Medicine - Nestle Purina - 5 hours CE

7/10/12 Friendlier Feline Handling -Novartis - 1.5 hours CE

10/30/12 Guided Veterinary Dentistry Pfizer Animal Health - 3 hours CE

11/1/12 Neurology: A Case Based Review SLVS - 1 hour CE 

3/6/13 Antibiotic and Vaccine Usage in your Practice: Updates on Convenia and Vaccines - Pfizer Animal Health - 2 hours CE

3/7/13 Demystifying Cardiac Biomarkers - What a clinician Needs to Know - Idexx Learning Center - 1 hour CE

 

Brian Farley - Veterinary Assistant; 

6/28/11 Presentation on Skin Conditions and Shampoos - Hills Dermatology Specialist - 1.5 hours CE

8/19/11 Effective Communication - Charles Dinsdale -Webster - 1 hour CE
1/31/12 Frank Communication Training Module 1 - Pfizer - 1.5 hours CE

2/28/12 Frank Communication Training Module 2 - Pfizer - 1.5 hours CE 

3/27/12 Frank Communication Training Module 3 - Pfizer - 1.5 hours CE  

1/15/13 Behavioral Training of Kittens and Puppies - Dr. Lori Haug - 1.5 hours CE

 

Dr. Janet Fisher, DVM - Veterinarian;

6/28/11 Presentation on Skin Conditions and Shampoos - Hills Dermatology Specialist - 1.5 hours CE

8/19/11 Effective Communication - Charles Dinsdale -Webster - 1 hour CE 

1/2/12  Pathological Basis f Disease - Veterinary Information Networm - 16 hours CE

1/31/12 Frank Communication Training Module 1 - Pfizer - 1.5 hours CE

2/28/12 Frank Communication Training Module 2 - Pfizer - 1.5 hours CE 

3/27/12 Frank Communication Training Module 3 - Pfizer - 1.5 hours CE
4/4/12 ProHeart 6 real World - Pfizer - 2 hours CE

7/10/12 Friendlier Feline Handling -Novartis - 1.5 hours CE

10/30/12 Guided Veterinary Dentistry Pfizer Animal Health - 3 hours CE

1/15/13 Behavioral Training of Kittens and Puppies - Dr. Lori Haug - 1.5 hours CE

 

 
Dr. Stephen Fronefield, DVM - Veterinarian;

6/28/11 Presentation on Skin Conditions and Shampoos - Hills Dermatology Specialist - 1.5 hours CE
7/7/11 Making the Grade: Recent Advances in ...Mast Cell Tumors SLVS - 1.5 hours CE

8/19/11 Effective Communication - Charles Dinsdale -Webster - 1 hour CE

11/1/11 Emergency Medicine: Top 10 Pearls - SLVS - 1.5 hours CE

1/31/12 Frank Communication Training Module 1 - Pfizer - 1.5 hours CE

2/28/12 Frank Communication Training Module 2 - Pfizer - 1.5 hours CE 
3/27/12 Frank Communication Training Module 3 - Pfizer - 1.5 hours CE
4/4/12 ProHeart 6 real World - Pfizer - 2 hours CE

7/10/12 Friendlier Feline Handling -Novartis - 1.5 hours CE

10/30/12 Guided Veterinary Dentistry Pfizer Animal Health - 3 hours CE

1/15/13 Behavioral Training of Kittens and Puppies - Dr. Lori Haug - 1.5 hours CE


Heather Gates - Receptionist;  

1/15/13 Behavioral Training of Kittens and Puppies - Dr. Lori Haug - 1.5 hours CE

 

Bo Hernandez - Grooming Assistant; 

6/28/11 Presentation on Skin Conditions and Shampoos - Hills Dermatology Specialist - 1.5 hours CE

1/31/12 Frank Communication Training Module 1 - Pfizer - 1.5 hours CE

2/28/12 Frank Communication Training Module 2 - Pfizer - 1.5 hours CE 

3/27/12 Frank Communication Training Module 3 - Pfizer - 1.5 hours CE

7/10/12 Friendlier Feline Handling -Novartis - 1.5 hours CE 

10/26/12 Massage Therapy, Eye Care, Shampoos - US Pet Pro Classics

1/15/13 Behavioral Training of Kittens and Puppies - Dr. Lori Haug - 1.5 hours CE

 

Maria Hernandez - Veterinary Technician;

6/28/11 Presentation on Skin Conditions and Shampoos - Hills Dermatology Specialist - 1.5 hours CE

1/31/12 Frank Communication Training Module 1 - Pfizer - 1.5 hours CE

3/27/12 Frank Communication Training Module 3 - Pfizer - 1.5 hours CE 

6/6/12 How to optimize your anesthesia, pain management and monitoring in small animals." Pfizer - 2 hours CE

6/18/12 Managing Canine Pain - VetMedTeam - 5 hours CE

6/18/12 Anesthesia Basics - AbbottAnimalHealthCE.com - 1 hour CE

6/18/12 Pre-Anesthetic Examination - AbbottAnimalHealthCE.com - 1 hour CE
6/18/12 Monitoring During Anesthetic Maintenance and Recovery - AbbottAnimalHealthCE.com - 1 hour CE

6/18/12 Inhalant Anesthesia Equipment Considerations - AbbottAnimalHealthCE.com - 1 hour CE
6/18/12 Common Complications of Anesthesia - AbbottAnimalHealthCE.com - 1 hour CE

6/18/12 Anesthesia Case Studies - AbbottAnimalHealthCE.com - 1 hour CE

6/18/12 Anesthetic Induction Drugs - AbbottAnimalHealthCE.com - 1 hour CE

6/18/12 Anesthesia Premedication - AbbottAnimalHealthCE.com - 1 hour CE

 

Irene Kowal - Kennel Assistant; 

6/28/11 Presentation on Skin Conditions and Shampoos - Hills Dermatology Specialist - 1.5 hours CE

8/19/11 Effective Communication - Charles Dinsdale -Webster - 1 hour CE
9/18/11 Zoonotic Disease Conference - Houston Zoo - 6 hours CE

1/31/12 Frank Communication Training Module 1 - Pfizer - 1.5 hours CE

2/28/12 Frank Communication Training Module 2 - Pfizer - 1.5 hours CE 
3/27/12 Frank Communication Training Module 3 - Pfizer - 1.5 hours CE

7/10/12 Friendlier Feline Handling -Novartis - 1.5 hours CE

1/15/13 Behavioral Training of Kittens and Puppies - Dr. Lori Haug - 1.5 hours CE

  

Dr. Jessica Michalec, DVM - Veterinarian;

6/28/11 Presentation on Skin Conditions and Shampoos - Hills Dermatology Specialist - 1.5 hours CE

8/19/11 Effective Communication - Charles Dinsdale -Webster - 1 hour CE

1/31/12 Frank Communication Training Module 1 - Pfizer - 1.5 hours CE

2/28/12 Frank Communication Training Module 2 - Pfizer - 1.5 hours CE

3/27/12 Frank Communication Training Module 3 - Pfizer - 1.5 hours CE

4/4/12 ProHeart 6 real World - Pfizer - 2 hours CE 

10/30/12 Guided Veterinary Dentistry Pfizer Animal Health - 3 hours CE

1/15/13 Behavioral Training of Kittens and Puppies - Dr. Lori Haug - 1.5 hours CE

 

Carol Melasky - Registered Veterinary Technician, Practice Manager;

6/17/10 Step-By-Step Staff Hiring Process - Bryan Buescher, DC and Vickie Bashor, DC - 1 hour CE

9/2/10 Kidney Disease - A Rountable Discussion on IRIS Staging and more - Sugar Land Veterinary Specialists - 2 hours CE

9/28/10 Companion Animal Dentistry 101 VetMed Team - 5 hours CE

1/12/11 Kibble Versus Canned: Which is Best for Cats Alfred State SUNY College of Technology - 1 hour CE

1/26/11 What's Bugging the Cat? - Nancy Shaffran, CVT, VTS (ECC) - 2 hours of CE 

4/7/11 Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy in Boxers - Auburn University College of Vet Med - 3 hours of CE 

6/28/11 Presentation on Skin Conditions and Shampoos - Hills Dermatology Specialist - 1.5 hours CE

7/7/11 Making the Grade: Recent Advances in ...Mast Cell Tumors - SLVS - 1.5 hours CE

7/28/11 Human Resources - Webster Veterinary University - 12 hours of CE

8/17/11 Inventory and OSHA - Webster Veterinary University - 12 hours of CE

8/19/11 Effective Communication - Charles Dinsdale -Webster - 1 hour CE 

9/15/11 Marketing and Business Management - Webster Veterinary University - 12 hours of CE

9/30/11 Variety of Topics - Southwest Veterinary Symposium - 14 hours CE

10/19/11 Finance Management - Webster Veterinary University - 12 hours of CE

11/1/11 Emergency Medicine: Top 10 Pearls - SLVS - 1.5 hours CE

1/31/12 Frank Communication Training Module 1 - Pfizer - 1.5 hours CE

2/28/12 Frank Communication Training Module 2 - Pfizer - 1.5 hours CE

3/27/12 Frank Communication Training Module 3 - Pfizer - 1.5 hours CE

4/4/12 ProHeart 6 Real World - Pfizer - 2 hours CE

5/19/12  Nestle Purina 2012 Symposium on Companion Animal Medicine - Nestle Purina - 5 hours CE

7/10/12 Friendlier Feline Handling -Novartis - 1.5 hours CE 

10/4/12 A Review of Wound Healing and Update on Wound Management - SLVS - 1.5 hours CE 

10/30/12 Guided Veterinary Dentistry Pfizer Animal Health - 3 hours CE

11/19-20/12 Two-Day Workshop for Personnel/HR Assistants - Skillpath Seminars - 12 hours CE 

1/15/13 Behavioral Training of Kittens and Puppies - Dr. Lori Haug - 1.5 hours CE

1/24/13 Esophageal Disorders of Dogs and Cats  - SLVS - 1.5 hours CE 

3/7/13 Demystifying Cardiac Biomarkers - What a clinician Needs to Know - Idexx Learning Center - 1 hour CE


Summer Miner - Kennel Manager;

4/8/11 Kibble Versus Canned: Which is Best for Cats Alfred State SUNY College of Technology - 1 hour CE

4/8/11 Vaccine Transport, Storage, and Handling Alfred State SUNY College of Technology - 1 hour CE

6/28/11 Presentation on Skin Conditions and Shampoos - Hills Dermatology Specialist - 1.5 hours CE

8/19/11 Effective Communication - Charles Dinsdale -Webster - 1 hour CE

1/31/12 Frank Communication Training Module 1 - Pfizer - 1.5 hours CE

3/27/12 Frank Communication Training Module 3 - Pfizer - 1.5 hours CE 

7/10/12 Friendlier Feline Handling -Novartis - 1.5 hours CE

10/15/12 Educating Clients About Fleas - Alfred State SUNY College of Technology - 1 hour of CE

10/15/12 Feline Hyperthyroidism... - Alfred State SUNY College of Technology - 1 hour of CE

10/15/12 Vaccine Transport, Storage and Handling - Alfred State SUNY College of Technology - 1 hour of CE

1/15/13 Behavioral Training of Kittens and Puppies - Dr. Lori Haug - 1.5 hours CE

1/24/13 Canine Influenza: What You Should Know for Educating Clients - Vet Learn Website - 1.0 hours of CE

3/7/13 Demystifying Cardiac Biomarkers - What a clinician Needs to Know - Idexx Learning Center - 1 hour CE

 

Theresa Miller - Groomer; 

6/28/11 Presentation on Skin Conditions and Shampoos - Hills Dermatology Specialist - 1.5 hours CE

2/28/12 Frank Communication Training Module 2 - Pfizer - 1.5 hours CE

3/27/12 Frank Communication Training Module 3 - Pfizer - 1.5 hours CE

10/26/12 Styling and a Variety of other topics - US Pet Pro Classics

  

Dr. Kimberly Roset, DVM - Veterinarian;

6/28/11 Presentation on Skin Conditions and Shampoos - Hills Dermatology Specialist - 1.5 hours CE

8/19/11 Effective Communication - Charles Dinsdale -Webster - 1 hour CE

1/31/12 Frank Communication Training Module 1 - Pfizer - 1.5 hours CE

2/28/12 Frank Communication Training Module 2 - Pfizer - 1.5 hours CE 

3/27/12 Frank Communication Training Module 3 - Pfizer - 1.5 hours CE 

7/10/12 Friendlier Feline Handling -Novartis - 1.5 hours CE

10/30/12 Guided Veterinary Dentistry Pfizer Animal Health - 3 hours CE

1/15/13 Behavioral Training of Kittens and Puppies - Dr. Lori Haug - 1.5 hours CE

 

Kim Rigsbee - Technician Manager;

6/28/11 Presentation on Skin Conditions and Shampoos - Hills Dermatology Specialist - 1.5 hours CE

8/19/11 Effective Communication - Charles Dinsdale -Webster - 1 hour CE

1/31/12 Frank Communication Training Module 1 - Pfizer - 1.5 hours CE

3/15/12 Kibble Versus Canned: Which Is Best for Cats? Vet Learn - 1 hour CE

2/28/12 Frank Communication Training Module 2 - Pfizer - 1.5 hours CE

3/27/12 Frank Communication Training Module 3 - Pfizer - 1.5 hours CE

7/10/12 Friendlier Feline Handling -Novartis - 1.5 hours CE 

10/30/12 Guided Veterinary Dentistry Pfizer Animal Health - 3 hours CE

1/15/13 Behavioral Training of Kittens and Puppies - Dr. Lori Haug - 1.5 hours CE

 

Ariana Terhune - Veterinary Technician; 

5/3/11 Class IV Therapeutic Laser Certification Course - K Laser USA -

6/28/11 Presentation on Skin Conditions and Shampoos - Hills Dermatology Specialist - 1.5 hours CE

8/19/11 Effective Communication - Charles Dinsdale -Webster - 1 hour CE
1/31/12 Frank Communication Training Module 1 - Pfizer - 1.5 hours CE

2/28/12 Frank Communication Training Module 2 - Pfizer - 1.5 hours CE

3/27/12 Frank Communication Training Module 3 - Pfizer - 1.5 hours CE

7/10/12 Friendlier Feline Handling -Novartis - 1.5 hours CE 

 

Vickie Truong - Receptionist;

9/23/10 Webster Veterinary University - Reception - Webster Veterinary University - 8 hours CE

6/28/11 Presentation on Skin Conditions and Shampoos - Hills Dermatology Specialist - 1.5 hours CE

8/19/11 Effective Communication - Charles Dinsdale -Webster - 1 hour CE

8/22/11 Communication and Client Conflict - Pfizer Animal Health - 1 hour CE

1/31/12 Frank Communication Training Module 1 - Pfizer - 1.5 hours CE
2/28/12 Frank Communication Training Module 2 - Pfizer - 1.5 hours CE

3/27/12 Frank Communication Training Module 3 - Pfizer - 1.5 hours CE

7/10/12 Friendlier Feline Handling -Novartis - 1.5 hours CE

1/15/13 Behavioral Training of Kittens and Puppies - Dr. Lori Haug - 1.5 hours CE

 

** The only CE listed for our doctors are those that the staff also have access to.  The doctors participate in numerous hours of CE throughout the year from different avenues that aren't listed.