March Learning Lecture: Basic Anatomy and Veterinary Care of Avian Patients

In this lecture with Exotics Technician Jamie Michaelis, CVT, we will discuss the basic anatomy of avian patients, including external anatomy, the respiratory system, the gastrointestinal system, and a brief overview reproductive system. We will then discuss basic veterinary care of bird species, including how to house them in a veterinary setting, restrain them for basic procedures, obtain radiographs, and access venipuncture sites. By the end of this lecture, you will hopefully feel more confident when having an avian patient in your clinic. 

Want to put your new knowledge into practice? After the lecture, stick around for a hands-on lab where you can practice restraining and bandaging techniques under Jamie's guidance. We'll provide all the supplies and bandaging materials so you can practice and ask questions. This portion is optional and not required for CE credit.

Free | Light Food and Beverages

We invite all doctors, technicians, managers and support staff in the veterinary community to attend our Learning Lectures. This program has been RACE-approved for one hour of technician continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval. If you have questions about the CE requirements for your state, we recommend reaching out to your state's veterinary board. 

Please RSVP online.

If you have questions, please contact us at questions@dovelewis.org or 971-255-5934.

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