We are excited to start the fall lineup with two webinar meetings, one listed below for September 14th and another will be coming out soon for September 28th!
Date: Thursday, September 14, 2023
Time: 7-8 pm
Topic : "Pain Scales in Dogs and Cats—Weighing the Options"
Heidi Reuss-Lamky will be speaking to us on this exciting webinar! Identifying the symptoms of pain in dogs and cats is an important but oftentimes difficult part of our job. Furthermore, differentiating acute pain signs from fear, anxiety and stress (FAS) can be perplexing to even the most astute observers. We’ll explore the pros and cons of a variety of pain scoring tools for both acute and chronic pain. Interpreting body language as it relates to pain versus FAS will also be discussed.
Learning Objectives: Differentiate the body language of FAS vs pain in dogs and cats, describe the limitations associated with pain scoring methods in dogs and cats, describe the value of a validated pain scoring method for both acute and chronic pain.
Here are the quick details:
- This meeting is open to member veterinarians and technicians.
- This webinar will be recorded.
- After registration with the WMVMA, you will receive an email to register with Zoom. You MUST register with Zoom to receive the link to the webinar.
About our speaker:
Heidi Reuss-Lamky
LVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia), (Surgery), FFCP
Ms. Heidi Reuss-Lamky graduated from Michigan State University’s Veterinary Technology Program in 1984. She has extensive experience in general practice, and since 1993 has devoted her technical expertise to the surgical department of specialty hospitals. She has been affiliated with Oakland Veterinary Referral Services in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, since 2006.
Heidi became certified through the Academy of Veterinary Technicians in Anesthesia and Analgesia in 2003, and sat on the credentials committee from 2005 to 2009. She served in the president’s role on the Executive Board of the Michigan Association of Veterinary Technicians from 2007 to 2009. She was a charter member of the Academy of Veterinary Surgical Technicians and currently sits on the executive board. She has a special interest in veterinary behavior medicine and earned her Fear Free Certification in November 2017.
Heidi is an ardent advocate for the veterinary technology profession, and serves as a consultant for many allied veterinary industries. She is on the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America Committee on Veterinary Technician Specialties, and also serves on the editorial review board for Today’s Veterinary Nurse Journal.
Heidi is a prolific author and lecturer, presenting anesthesia, surgical nursing, and Fear Free-related topics at veterinary meetings worldwide. She most recently published Chapter 8, “Waste Anesthetic Gas Collection and Consequences,” in Veterinary Anesthetic and Monitoring Equipment, edited by Kristen Cooley and Rebecca Johnson. She was also honored to receive the 2013 NAVC Dr. Jack L. Mara Memorial Lecturer award.
Heidi currently shares her home with her husband, Bryan, and 3 dogs, 2 cats, an African grey parrot and pond koi. In her spare time she enjoys horseback riding, gardening, travel, lecturing, and quenching her never-ending thirst for knowledge.
