Lunch and Learn Webinars

HVMA is hosting monthly “Lunch and Learn” webinars to continue to provide CE opportunities for our members. Information on these webinars will be posted here and updated throughout the year. Hope you can join us!

Upcoming Webinars

August 18, 2023 – Friday
12-1pm (Hawaii time)

Past Webinars

May 19, 2023 – Friday
12-1pm (Hawaii time)

Canine Oral Melanoma- Not the Killer We Once Knew
with Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, ACVIM (O)

“Canine oral melanoma can be a terrifying disease with short survival times being quite common.  However, newer treatment options and a low-grade subtype, have made this disease very rewarding to treat.  In this presentation I will talk about why I’m not as afraid of this disease as I used to be and how I can help you manage canine oral melanoma for those clients who can’t pursue referral.”

April 7, 2023 – Friday
12-1pm (Hawaii time)

The Role of Nitric Oxide in Wound Healing – Improving Outcomes Using the Body’s Chemistry
with Jacob Adams, PhD

What do wound healing, medications for ED, biofilm quorum sensing, fruit ripening, and the 1998 Nobel Prize for Physiology and Medicine have in common; nitric oxide. This remarkable diatomic gas plays an oversized function in regulating biological processes everywhere from bacteria to animals to humans. Nitric oxide is implicated in everything from memory and learning to skin tone and the focus of this talk, wound healing. We will discuss the multifaceted role of nitric oxide and how delivering nitric oxide exogenously improves wound healing outcomes.

Open to veterinarians and all veterinary staff. 1 hour CE credit available. Sponsored by Noxsano.

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June 13, 2022 – Monday
12-1pm (Hawaii time)

Pathway to Vet Practice Ownership
with Dr. Schwanda Flowers

This program will provide an overview of current veterinary practice benchmarks and where the profession projects growth in the coming years. Attendees will learn valuable keys to successful practice ownership and strategies for successful ownership transitions. We will walk through the step-by-step process of buying a practice and discuss successful business strategies for new and current owners. This program will highlight acquisition dos and don’ts, tips on writing a business plan, and provide real examples of determining the value of a practice and what the process of financing your dream really looks like. Join us for an exciting program to learn more about your path to success.

April 25, 2022 – Monday
12-1pm (Hawaii time)

Old dog, New tricks? A review of Canine Cognitive Dysfunction and Therapeutic Options
with Baye Williamson, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology)

As veterinary medicine advances and our canine and feline friends are living longer, we are seeing more pets developing signs of cognitive dysfunction as they age. Dr. Williamson will discuss the pathophysiology, clinical signs, diagnosis, and treatment options for Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome. Additionally, she will review the human literature to discuss what we can learn and apply to our veterinary patients.

Open to all veterinary staff. 1 hour of CE credit available.

March 30, 2022 – Wednesday
12-1pm (Hawaii time)

The Double-Edged Sword of Workplace Communication
with Carolyn Naun, DVM

Regardless of our educational background, training, or title, we are all role models and communicators. Every day, we have the opportunity to demonstrate healthy patterns of behavior and create positive ripple effects in the workplace. Effective communication is a cornerstone of healthy workplaces, and yet it is often an afterthought. Because communication is the process by which people create, transmit, and interpret messages, it is called a double-edged sword, i.e. how we communicate represents both a stimulus to psychological distress and a solution for psychological distress in the workplace.

This interactive workshop establishes communication as an essential skill to be used intentionally as a source of help, not harm. Topics covered include: the link between effective communication and workplace wellbeing, stages of readiness for behavioral change, and the use of core skills to build trust, and increase rapport to create work cultures that allow individuals and teams to flourish and achieve their full potential for the benefit of themselves and their organization.

Open to veterinarians and all veterinary staff. 1 hour CE credit available.

February 28, 2022 – Monday
12-1pm (Hawaii time)

Wound Management: Tips & Tricks for Success
with Heather W. Barron, DVM, DABVP-avian, CertAqV

Avian and exotics specialist Dr. Heather Barron shares her knowledge on wound management, particularly in wildlife rehabilitation cases, but also applicable to wounds in all realms of veterinary medicine.

Wildlife wound management is constantly evolving. As the need for more adept wildlife practitioners grows, so too does the technology available to practice cutting-edge wildlife health. Increasingly, advances in special species medicine and surgery are allowing practitioners to use evidence-based treatments in a manner consistent with best practices. The goal in wildlife rehabilitation is always 100% return to function and release back into the natural environment. This lecture will review some wound management tips that may help in this endeavor, and will also introduce a novel hydrogel wound management sealant product.

Open to veterinarians and all veterinary staff. 1 hour CE credit available. Sponsored by CP Medical.

January 10, 2022 – Monday
12-1pm (Hawaii time)

Liquid Biopsy for Noninvasive Multi-Cancer Detection and Characterization in Dogs
with Andi Flory, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology)

Blood-based liquid biopsy for veterinary applications will be introduced, including a review of the current clinical approach to cancer diagnosis, and opportunities for cell-free DNA based liquid biopsy testing in dogs. Multiple clinical use cases for liquid biopsy in cancer detection will be described, including screening for early detection; aid in diagnosis; and monitoring for residual or recurrent disease.

Open to all veterinary staff. 1 hour of CE credit (RACE approved). Sponsored by PetDX.

October 25, 2021 – Monday
12-1pm (Hawaii time)

Diagnosing and Treating Canine Lymphoma in Primary Care Clinics: New best practices from a veterinary oncologist’s perspective
with Craig Clifford DVM, DACVIM(O)

Wish you could do more for your canine lymphoma patients? Good news: Best practices for diagnosing and treating canine lymphoma are moving forward at a rapid pace, and general practitioners can do more than ever to help dogs with lymphoma.

Join veterinary oncologist Dr. Craig Clifford, director of clinical studies at Hope Veterinary Specialists/BluePearl Malvern, for this 1-hour CE session to learn about how you can do more for your lymphoma patients at the primary care level, including how a novel treatment option, LAVERDIA™-CA1 (verdinexor), may fit in at your clinic. We’ll also review the latest techniques for staging and grading lymphoma—and share tips for collaborating with your local specialist on a treatment plan.

Open to veterinarians and all vet team members. 1 hour of RACE-approved CE credit. Sponsored by Anivive Lifesciences.

September 27, 2021 – Monday
12-1pm (Hawaii time)

Leptospirosis: Current Recommendations and What is the Risk to Veterinary Professionals
with Mark J Acierno, MBA, DVM, DACVIM

Current diagnosis and treatment recommendations for this important zoonotic disease are covered. We also discuss the risk to veterinary professionals and stratagies to minimize our exposure.

Open to all veterinary staff. 1 hour of CE credit. Sponsored by HVMA.

August 16, 2021 – Monday
12-1pm (Hawaii time)

Specialized Financing for Your Unique Pet Practice
with Amy Flores and Michael Kim, Central Pacific Bank Business Banking

Interested in purchasing or expanding your practice? This presentation will cover what financial institutions typically consider when making credit decisions and introduce Central Pacific Bank’s special, low interest rate financing program created just for veterinarians. You will also learn about other tools available to help you manage your business. The business bankers will be available for Q&A after the presentation.

Open to all veterinary staff. Not for CE credit.

July 15, 2021 – Thursday
12-1pm (Hawaii time)

The Top 10 Mistakes Made in Veterinary Emergency Medicine
with Lindsey Nielsen, DVM, DACVECC

This lecture will go through the most common mistakes those working emergency medicine or presented with emergency cases make, helping clinicians feel more comfortable and confident when the unexpected shows up at their clinic doorstep.

Open to all veterinary staff. 1 hour of CE credit. Sponsored by HVMA.

June 21, 2021 – Monday
12-1pm (Hawaii time)

Brace Yourself: Conservative Management and the Role of Orthotics in Cruciate Disease with David L. Dycus, DVM, MS, CCRP, DACVS – Small Animal

Cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) rupture is a common cause of hind limb lameness. Surgical correction is recommended, but not every owner can afford surgery, and not every dog is a candidate for surgery. This presentation will cover a review of the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology as it relates to CCL rupture. Diagnostic modalities such as palpation (cranial drawer, tibial thrust) will be discussed. Management will be focused on the conservative approach broken down into 2-week blocks to help guide the practitioner in goals for each stage, and what the owner should be doing at home. Also, stifle orthotics have become increasingly popular so time will be spent discussing if orthotics play a role in the management of CCL rupture. Current evidence base, classification, and pros and cons of this new emerging treatment modality will be covered. The information that a practitioner should know when discussing orthotics will be covered in detail. The goals are for the attendee to leave with knowledge in diagnosing CCL rupture, understand the approach and goals of conservative management, and have an understanding of what evidence base exists for stifle orthotics as well as being able to decide on appropriate candidates.

Open to all veterinary staff. 1 hour of CE credit. Sponsored by HVMA.

May 17, 2021 – Monday
12-1pm (Hawaii time)

Urine Culture Guidelines: Managing Patients with Bacterial Cystitis
with Kari Mundschenk DVM, DABVP (Feline)

This presentation will review the incidence, pathogenesis, and predisposing factors of bacterial lower urinary tract infections in dogs and cats. Diagnostic steps and a discussion on the indications for and significance of urine culture and sensitivity testing will follow. The latest updates from the 2019 ISCAID guidelines for bacterial urinary tract infections in dogs and cats will be discussed.

Open to all veterinary staff. 1 hour of CE credit. Sponsored by Idexx.

April 12, 2021 – Monday
12-1pm (Hawaii time)

Cancer Immunotherapy in Practice: Options and Opportunities
with Michael D. Lucroy, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM (Oncology)

This presentation will briefly review the interactions between the immune system and cancer, and describe various immunotherapy strategies. Practical options for immunotherapy in clinical practice will be discussed, including metronomic chemotherapy and autologous cancer vaccines. Time will be allotted at the end for questions and discussion.

1 hour of CE credit available. Sponsored by Torigen.

March 8, 2021 – Monday
12-1pm (Hawaii time)

Inappetence and Weight Loss in Chronic Disease: Why Treatment Matters
with Anonda Laua’e Haskin, DVM

This webinar will discuss inappetence in cats and dogs and its pathophysiology: the role of peripheral signals into the hypothalamus and the effects on the GI tract, immune system, etc. Data will be presented around adequate nutrition, body condition scores, and their relationship to survival times in chronic kidney disease, congestive heart failure, chronic enteropathies, and neoplasia.

Presentation will include an overview of appetite stimulant products Entyce and Elura, their mode of action, efficacy, safety, and chronic use.

1 hour of CE credit available. Sponsored by Elanco.

February 8, 2021 – Monday
12-1pm (Hawaii time)

Palliation of End Stage Renal Disease
with Carolyn Naun, DVM

Kidney failure can follow an unpredictable course during its final stages, but there are common themes, trajectories and symptoms that can be anticipated and addressed. Clients must be educated about the expected progression, what to watch for, and how to treat specific problems. This lecture will provide insight and strategies to smooth the process as much as possible until death occurs or euthanasia is elected.

1 hour of CE credit available. Sponsored by HVMA.

January 11, 2021 – Monday
12-1pm (Hawaii time)

Digital Cytology
with Sarah Johnson, DVM, MS, DACVP
Assistant Chief of Clinical Pathology, Antech Diagnostics

Learn about current advances in digital pathology/cytology and how it can help improve your practice workflow efficiency and clinical results. Through case examples, see how digital cytology directly affects patient care.

1 hour of CE credit available. Sponsored by Antech.

November 14, 2020 – Saturday
1-2pm (Hawaii time)

Rockstar Resilience Skills for the Veterinary Professional
with Josh Vaisman, CCFP, MAPPCP

This lecture is geared toward all veterinary professionals in any role within or outside the veterinary hospital, and introduces the science of psychological resilience and positive psychology. Evidence-based tools for cultivating psychological resilience, functional optimism, and general personal and professional well-being are explored. Attendees will leave engaged by and empowered with a clear, evidence-based plan for fostering their own sustainable well-being.

October 12, 2020 – Monday
12-1pm (Hawaii time)

Cannabinology 101
with Joseph Wakshlag DVM, PhD, DACVN, DACVSMR

This lecture will focus on the current understanding of hemp and the over 400 molecules that are found in hemp extraction. There are primarily cannabinoids and terpenes produced in the hemp plant which can be found in the common hemp nutraceuticals found on the shelf. The primary focus will be on cannabidiol and its acid derivative cannabidiolic acid with some discussion surrounding tetrahydrocannabinolic acid, cannabigerol, cannabichromene and cannabinol. Focus will be on the potential toxicity and therapeutic uses from preclinical and limited veterinary clinical investigation and how hemp has become synonymous with the entourage effect based on cancer cell biology and human epilepsy management.

1 hour of CE credit
Open to veterinarians and vet techs/assistants
Sponsored by ElleVet

September 14, 2020 – Monday
12-1pm (Hawaii time)

GI Biome: Pre, Pro, and Postbiotics
with Michael Robbins, DVM, residency-trained in nutrition at NC State CVM

This lecture will review the importance of the gastrointestinal microbiome and why it is important to keep it healthy. We will evaluate the current literature surrounding the most commonly utilized ways to manage dysbiosis: prebiotics and probiotics, as well as overview a new way of managing the GI microbiome using postbiotics. There will be an overview of 2 recent studies evaluating the utility of postbiotics in addition to providing a case review.

1 hour of RACE-approved CE credit
Open to veterinarians and vet techs/assistants
Sponsored by Hill’s

August 10, 2020 – Monday
12-1pm (Hawaii time)

Canine Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Techniques
with Michael H. Jaffe, DVM, MS, CCRP, DACVS

This webinar will discuss principles of PT/rehab for the small animal practitioner. This includes a discussion of the different modalities available and how to choose what to do, when to do it, and how to perform them. Laser therapy, therapeutic ultrasound, treadmill, underwater treadmill, e-stim, massage, range of motion exercises, and follow-up guidelines are included for patients following common orthopedic injuries and surgeries.

Open to veterinarians and vet techs/assistants, this webinar is FREE to HVMA members. There is a $10 fee for non-members, which may be paid at https://www.paypal.me/hawaiivetmed or via credit card here.

July 14, 2020 – Tuesday
12-1pm (Hawaii time)

Telehealth and Telemedicine Legal and Ethical Considerations
with Sarah L. Babcock, DVM, JD
Sponsored by Boehringer-Ingelheim

This webinar will increase your knowledge of the state and federal regulatory landscape, explain the legal and ethical challenges that may arise with the use of telehealth, and provide tips to employ best practices for quality care and patient safety.