EDUCATION

Enhanced educational programs, resources, and tools are available to your hospital

All TVC 5STARvet hospitals have access to an extensive library of on-demand webinars covering a variety of topics essential to today's independently owned veterinary hospital.

New courses will be released on a rolling basis so please check back often for updates!

Abdominal Ultrasound in Small Animals

4 RACE Approved CE Credits
Presented by Tiziana Liuti DVM, PhD, Dipl.ECVDI, Pg.CAP, FHEA, MRCVS, this comprehensive 4-hour CE curriculum is designed to equip general small animal practitioners with essential skills in abdominal ultrasound. Ideal for those looking to initiate or enhance ultrasound implementation in a clinical context, this series covers foundational aspects, including ultrasound machine familiarity, probe utilization, precise localization of liver, spleen, gastrointestinal tract, upper and lower urinary tract, and the ability to confidently distinguish between normal and pathological abdominal structures. Upon completion, participants will gain increased comfort and confidence in their ultrasound proficiency, empowering them to integrate this diagnostic tool effectively into their practice.

Course Modules:

Basic Knowledge of the Physics of Ultrasound

Machine Setting and the Use of Different Probes

Normal Liver and Biliary System

Abnormal Liver and Biliary System

Normal and Abnormal Spleen

Normal and Abnormal Stomach

Normal and Abnormal Small and Large Intestine

Normal and Abnormal Kidney

Normal and Abnormal Urinary Bladder and Urethra

Low-Stress Veterinary Care for the General Practitioner

4 RACE Approved CE Credits
Dr. Sally J. Foote has developed an extensive 8-course curriculum designed to equip you and your hospital staff with the necessary skills to ensure safe interactions with feline and canine patients throughout their veterinary care. Attendees will gain valuable knowledge on utilizing safety tools and administering pain-reducing medications. Additionally, you will learn about the impact of effective clinical environment management on immediate, elective, and urgent care cases. Implementing these learnings will not only enhance your clients' experience and the quality of care provided but also contribute to the overall success of your hospital's business.

Course Modules:

Low-Stress Veterinary Care – Canine

Low-Stress Veterinary Care – Feline

Fast Acting Pain Relief Strategies – Canine

Fast Acting Pain Relief Strategies – Feline

Pre-Exam Cocktails – Canine

Pre-Exam Cocktails – Feline


Staff Consistency for Safety & Efficiency

Key Performance Indicators

Embracing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in a Veterinary Hospital

3 RACE Approved CE Credits
Shandell Maxwell, DVM skillfully navigates this important subject, illuminating the need to bring this education to your veterinary practice teams. With more applicants looking for employers who care about paying fair wages and creating an inclusive workplace, veterinary owners and managers are challenged to learn and practice DEI tactics. In this course you will learn why diversity equity and inclusion have become important topics in our society and what these initiatives mean for the veterinary field. By the end of the course, you will have a better understanding of DEI and actions you and your team can take to create a culture that embraces and celebrates diversity.

Course Modules: 

Introduction to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Diversity Trends in the Veterinary Field

Bridging Communities Through Cross Cultural Conversations

Equity VS Equality

Listening to Stories

Bringing it all Together

Human Resources Multi-part Series

6 Total RACE Approved CE Credits

Supporting Mental Health Issues from an HR Perspective

This course takes an in-depth look into supporting people who are coping with mental health issues. Carolyn Becker will discuss how to approach this sensitive subject with employees, what the boundaries are for conversations, and when to step in and offer help. The course will also review several case studies to illustrate how mental health can affect performance, discusses employees with suicidal ideations, and provides managers with tools and resources to respond to these situations.

Course Modules:

Talking with Employees About Mental Health Concerns

Responding when an Employee Expresses Thoughts of Self Harm

Medical Documentation for Mental Health Issues

Case Study: Poor Attendance as a Result of Mental Health Concerns

Case Study: Suicidal Employee

Case Study: Is it Job Abandonment or Something Else?

Case Study: Mental Health Issues Masquerading as Poor Performance



Addressing Serious Performance and Conduct Concern
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This course is designed to give hospital leaders techniques to approach tough conversations and address complex performance issues, including misconduct, toxic employees, and job performance, and attendance situations. Methods to properly document disciplinary action and termination are discussed. The course will review several case studies surrounding serious performance and misconduct concerns.

Course Modules: 

Approaching Tough Conversations with Confidence

Responding to Misconduct in the Workplace

Proper Documentation

Terminating an Employee

Case Study: Poor Job Performance

Case Study: Poor Attendance and Punctuality

Case Study: Toxic Employee

Case Study: Misconduct

Approaching Tough Conversations

7 RACE Approved CE Credits

HR Problems are bound to come up within your hospital, but what is the best way to navigate these difficult conversations with care, respect, and actionable steps for improvement? Pick and choose the topics that are most relevant to your hospital in this self-paced educational series. This on-demand series includes both Manager and Staff focused tracks. Each track will include modules that address preparing for difficult conversations, including choosing the right communication method and ways to adapt your own communication style to help your message be well received. Please choose the focus track you'd like to learn more about below.

Manager Focus

Introduction and Overview for Managers

Giving Feedback to a New Hire Who is “Just Not Getting It”

Bringing Mistakes to an Employee’s Attention Tactfully

Talking with an Employee About Not Completing Assigned Tasks

Approaching a Negative Employee

Talking with an Employee About Personal Hygiene


Discussing Dress Code Violations

Talking with an Employee About Suspected Theft from The Hospital

Dealing with an Employee Who Appears Impaired at Work

Talking with Employees About Excessive Breaks

Addressing Excessive Absenteeism / Tardiness

Responding to Questions About Another Employee Medical Issue

Addressing an Employee Who Put a Patient at Risk

Manager Sneak Preview: Approaching Tough Conversations Staff Focus


Staff Focus

Approaching Tough Conversations - Staff Focus

Communicating with an Irritating Coworker

Owning Up to a Mistake

Telling a DVM They Are Asking the Impossible

Approaching a Coworker About Their Negativity

Disagreeing with The Doctor’s Treatment Plan

Sharing Concerns About a Coworker’s Well-Being with My Manager

Talking with My Manager About a Coworker Not Doing Their Job

How to Resign with Dignity

Responding to a Poor Review

Asking for Feedback - How am I doing?

Asking for a Pay Raise

Disagreeing with My Manager Respectfully

BI-Connect Learning Live Webinars

Keep up with hot topics in the industry. Participate virtually with
Boehringer Ingelheim’s free LEARNING LIVE program at BI-CONNECT.com. You can earn CE credits for every live webinar you attend.