This program has been approved for 1 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE Approval. (20-938958)

This conversation will explore tips from an experienced shelter surgeon to aid with performing bitch spays. Discussion will include patient preparation prior to bitch spay surgery, anatomical landmarks that are useful to locate prior to performing a bitch spay, sutures and ligatures to use, and ways of closing the abdomen.

To earn a certificate of completion, the participant must complete all learning modules and score 80% or better on the end-of-course test. Participants must complete the participation requirements to be eligible for a certificate.

To learn more about the requirements for earning a Self Study CE certificate, please refer to Self Study CE Certificate Requirements.

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the Conversation, the participant should be able to

• patient preparation prior to bitch spay surgery.
• anatomical landmarks that are useful to locate prior to performing a bitch spay.
• sutures and ligatures to use and various ways of closing the abdomen.
• develop a plan of action for ligature slipping during a bitch spay.

Level and Prerequisites: This basic VIN CE Conversations With Colleagues is open for enrollment to Veterinarians interested in tips and tricks for your first spays. This course is open to VIN members only.
Successful completion (scoring 80% or better) on the end-of-course test is required to earn a certificate of completion for the course. To learn more about the requirements for earning a CE certificate, please refer to Receiving Your CE Credit and Course Completion Certificate.

Module 1: Surgical Tips and Tricks
Total Time: 37 minutes
Video: 37 minutes

Module 2: End of Course Test
Successful completion (scoring 80% or better) on the end-of-course test is required to earn a certificate of completion for the course.

Module 3: Evaluation

To learn more about the requirements for earning a Self Study CE certificate, please refer to Self Study CE Certificate Requirements.