09/07/2026
⭐Free CE!! WEDNESDAY, September 9 at 8:00pm EST
⭐RACE-approved for 1 hour of CE credit for veterinarians and veterinary technicians!
⭐Plus a Q&A after the lecture!
⭐Register here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8027842713014881887
or in the link in our bio
⭐About this lecture:
When a dog or cat needs blood now, the team needs more than urgency. It needs a plan. This session will cover practical emergency red cell transfusion in small animal practice, including blood types, compatibility testing, product selection, administration, and monitoring. We will also explore emergency options when ideal products are not immediately available, including emergency whole blood collection and transfusion, autotransfusion, and xenotransfusion. Participants will leave with a clearer framework for deciding when red cells are needed, how to choose the safest available option, and how to move quickly without losing clinical judgment.
⭐SPEAKER: Ken Yagi MS, RVT, VTS (ECC), (SAIM)
With 26 years of dedication to the field, Ken Yagi, MS, RVT, VTS (ECC), (SAIM), is on a mission to redefine veterinary nursing. Serving as the Chief Veterinary Nursing Officer at VEG and on the RECOVER Initiative's Executive Board, Ken blends top-tier clinical expertise with visionary leadership. As an award-winning international speaker, he frequently publishes and presents on ECC, transfusion medicine, and veterinary nursing. He is also the co-editor of the Veterinary Technician and Nurse’s Daily Reference Guide and the Manual of Veterinary Transfusion Medicine and Blood Banking. Passionate about professional recognition, Ken challenges veterinary teams globally to constantly ask “Why?” to unlock new limits in what we can achieve, together.