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This series is:

  • Comprised of three sections
  • Designed for veterinarians and veterinary staff
  • Approved for 3 CE hours by the AzVMA (for veterinarians and technicians)


Section Topics:

  • 1a: Drug abuse and addiction in the veterinary workplace
  • 1b: Controlled substances
  • 2: Drug toxicology: Opioid overview
  • 3: Building balanced non-opioid based analgesic protocols


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in-person events

Save The Date: October 24, 2026
Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Resort

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📆 Wednesday, June 23, 2027
📍 Embassy Suites by Hilton Phoenix Scottsdale
🕖 7:00 am – 5:00 pm

African Vet Safari

Dean Rice Memorial African Wildlife Study Expedition

Spring Expedition
May 22 to May 30, 2027

The Arizona Veterinary Medical Association (AzVMA) is excited to announce a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to go on an African study expedition that will take you behind the scenes to work closely with a resident South African wildlife veterinarian, Dr. William Fowlds! This 10-day hands-on trip is scheduled to take place on May 22 to May 30, 2027.

This Wildlife Study Expedition is RACE approved for 20 hours of continuing education credits for both veterinarians and technicians. Visit the safari page to learn more. 

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on-demand webinars

Discussion Topics:

  • What are “Cannabinoids” 
  • The Endocannabinoid System 
  • Legal Questions
  • CBD Pharmacokinetics 
  • Clinical Indications for CBD 
  • Key dosing and patient management considerations 


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Discussion Topics:

  • Clinical signs that should make one suspicious of DCM
  • Role of nutritional in DCM in dogs 
  • Standard diagnostic testing for DCM 
  • How to establish a treatment plan for DCM 
  • Prognosis for dogs with both clinical and preclinical DCM

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Discussion Topics:

  • Importance of managing your finances and building a safety net
  • Information about student loans including an overview of the SAVE Act
  • The role of insurance in financial planning and risk management
  • Overview of how to build wealth and plan for the future through investments

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Discussion Topics:

  • How to recognize and report suspected animal abuse 
  • Understanding your professional responsibilities as a veterinarian 
  • Where to locate Arizona’s mandatory reporting requirements 

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Discussion Topics:

  • Indications and cases that should be considered for high flow
  • High flow can be a middle step for clients that cannot afford or clinics that cannot perform mechanical ventilation
  • How to care for patients with high flow
  • Comfort with all forms of oxygen and when to use them
  • Ability to set up the machine and perform the medical math related to high flow

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Discussion Topics:

  • Most common bacteria associated with discospondylitis
  • Best diagnostic sample for histoplasmosis and blastomycosis
  • Best anti-fungal for Coccidioides
  • Testing procedure for brucella
  • Difference in definitive hosts for toxoplasma and neospora

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Discussion Topics:

  • Antimicrobial use in veterinary dentistry
  • Most commonly used antibiotics in veterinary dentistry 
  • General indications for current usage of antibiotics in dentistry
  • The development of an antimicrobial stewardship program
  • Appropriate use of antibiotics and the need for further guidance

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Discussion Topics:

  • Pet Food Safety & Regulation in the US
  • Safety Regulation of Dietary Supplements in the US
  • How to Evaluate Pet Food Labels – Life Stages
  • How to Evaluate Pet Food Labels – Ingredients

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Well-being on-demand webinars

Discussion Topics:

  • Hidden cost of burnout in veterinary practice
  • Mental health as a business metric
  • Psychological safety and inclusivity as retention tools
  • Compassion fatigue, moral stress and their ripple effects
  • Practical, clinic level strategies that support wellbeing and performance

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Discussion Topics:

  • Non-linear veterinary career paths and the challenge of entering unfamiliar fields
  • Imposter syndrome and self-doubt during career transitions
  • Learning and adapting without a traditional background or prior exposure
  • Building confidence and credibility through mentorship and support systems
  • Reframing nontraditional experiences as strengths for long-term wellbeing and growth

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Discussion Topics:

  • Psychological Safety Starts With the Manager
  • What’s Actually Working vs. What’s Quietly Draining You
  • Boundaries: Responsibility, Capacity, and Self-Preservation
  • Perfectionism in Leadership: From Proving Worth to Leading With Compassion
  • From Hustle to Leverage: 80/20 Solutions for Sustainable Leadership

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Discussion Topics:

  • Emotional Resilience
  • Safe Foundations
  • Balanced Routines
  • Bringing It All Together
  • Resources

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Discussion Topics:

  • Understanding stress, stressors, and distress
  • Common stressors in veterinary medicine 
  • Stress management and the window of tolerance 
  • Regulating emotions and completing the stress cycle 
  • Practical tools and strategies to ease and recover from stress 

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Discussion Topics:

  • Signs of compassion fatigue 
  • Self-criticism
  • How to recharge
  • And more!

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Member orientation

This session has been designed for new AzVMA members as an introduction to their professional veterinary community. This session has NOT been approved for any CE hours.

Discussion Topics:

  • Who is the AzVMA
  • What are your member benefits
  • How to access AzVMA services


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