Upcoming PVM Veterinary Nursing Symposium Features Hands-On Learning

Veterinary Nursing Symposium

Veterinary professionals in the field of veterinary nursing have a special opportunity to expand their expertise and earn continuing education (CE) credits at Purdue Veterinary Medicine’s Annual Veterinary Nursing Symposium. The one day continuing education program will be held at Lynn Hall on the Purdue campus March 23, 2025. The symposium agenda is filled with sessions designed for veterinary nurses (technicians and technologists), veterinary assistants, and veterinary nursing students.

With the goal of providing practical, real-world insights, the program features a diverse lineup of learning opportunities covering both small and large animal care. Attendees will gain valuable skills and knowledge to apply directly to clinical practice.

Special features of this year’s symposium include two specialized wet labs as part of the Equine Nursing Track, covering Flash Ultrasound and Distal Limb Anatomy.

Aurora Sochan (left), CVT, VTS (EVN), CERP and Dr. Camilla Jamieson (right), BVMedSci, BVM & BVS, DACVIM
Aurora Sochan (left), CVT, VTS (EVN), CERP and Dr. Camilla Jamieson (right), BVMedSci, BVM & BVS, DACVIM
  • Application of Distal Limb Anatomy in the Equine Athlete for the Veterinary Nurse
    Guest lecturer Aurora Sochan, CVT, VTS (EVN), CERP, will lead a session on equine athlete management, preparing attendees for the wet lab, led by Molly Cripe Birt, BS RVT, VTS (EVN), which will help participants identify soft tissue structures and joints, providing for a deeper understanding of common sports-related and degenerative injuries.
  • Flash Ultrasound
    Dr. Camilla Jamieson, BVMedSci, BVM & BVS, DACVIM, will introduce attendees to the FLASH protocol, a rapid ultrasound technique for evaluating the equine abdomen. During the wet lab, Dr. Jamieson will lead a hands-on experience in which participants will have the opportunity to scan a live horse, reinforcing their point-of-care ultrasound skills for practical application in equine practice.

Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your veterinary nursing expertise and gain hands-on experience. Click here to learn more and register for this year’s Veterinary Nursing Symposium.

Writer(s): Nathan Dell, PVM News | pvmnews@purdue.edu

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