About this Event
Join us for a Tech Talk CE event designed for veterinary technicians and assistants!
Every patient leaves clues, can you recognize what they’re telling you? In this interactive session, we’ll investigate the signs of pain in dogs and cats and uncover the tools needed to provide better patient care.
Participants will learn how pain affects the body, how to identify physiologic and behavioral indicators of pain, and how to distinguish between acute pain, chronic pain, and central sensitization (wind-up). We’ll also explore pain scoring tools, the importance of multimodal analgesia, and the role of common analgesic drug classes in managing patient comfort.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this session, attendees will be able to:
• Explain how pain impacts normal physiology.
• Recognize physiologic and behavioral signs of pain in dogs and cats.
• Differentiate acute pain, chronic pain, and central sensitization (wind-up).
• Apply appropriate pain scoring tools in clinical practice.
• Understand the benefits of multimodal analgesia and common analgesic drug classes.
This event is part of our Tech Talk Series, a quarterly continuing education program created for veterinary technicians and assistants who want to expand their skills, strengthen clinical knowledge, and learn from experienced veterinary professionals across SAVES, NVA hospitals, and beyond.
Put your detective skills to work because every clue counts when it comes to patient comfort and care!
Agenda
🕑: 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
SAVES CE Event Agenda
Info: 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM Welcome and Attendee check-in 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM CE Session: The Pain Detective: Every Clue Counts 8:00 PM - 8:30 PM Q&A session and Discussion
Event venue & nearby stays
The Event Space at Hi-Wire Brewing, 2B Huntsman Place, Asheville, United States
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