MedVet Asheville: Emergency Medicine and Surgery CE

Join us for dinner and lectures at Asheville Social Hall on Thursday, September 25, 2025! This event is pending RACE approval for 2.0 credit hours for veterinarians. This event is sponsored by Hill's Pet Nutrition.

Topics of Discussion:

Initial Stabilization of Common Abdominal Surgical Emergencies presented by Jacob G. Klos, DVM

This live interactive medical program for veterinary professionals will provide a practical case-based overview of how to approach dogs and cats presenting with acute abdominal signs. This presentation emphasizes the importance of early recognition of critical illness, stabilization while achieving a definitive diagnosis, and continued treatment prior to going into surgery. This course also includes decision-making strategies for fluid therapy, analgesia, antibiotics, additional care, and when to proceed with surgical exploration. In addition, a structured approach will be provided to improve confidence and clinical outcomes in high-stakes cases.

The Acute Abdomen: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Post-Operative Care presented by MacKenzie Whyte, DVM, MS, Diplomate, ACVS (Small Animal)

This live interactive medical program for veterinary professionals will review radiographic diagnoses of common abdominal surgical emergencies, what to expect in surgery, and how to manage post-operative care.

Registration is required, and this event is FREE to veterinarians.

Event Details:

Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025

Time: Dinner and check in start at 6:00 pm ET, with lectures to follow 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm ET.

Where: Asheville Social Hall (81 Broadway St #101, Asheville, NC 28801)

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