05/24/2026
⭐Free CE!! WEDNESDAY, May 27 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/2243658384362980959
or in the link in our bio
⭐About this lecture:
Vascular access is an essential component of effective patient care in veterinary medicine, yet selecting the appropriate catheter type can be challenging for new veterinarians and veterinary technicians. This one-hour webinar will provide a practical, clinically focused comparison of peripheral and central venous catheters in small animal patients. Participants will review the indications, advantages, and limitations of peripheral intravenous catheters versus central venous catheters, including peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) and jugular central lines. The session will cover patient selection, catheter choice based on therapy needs, duration of use, and risk of complications such as infection, thrombosis, and extravasation. Basic placement considerations, maintenance protocols, and monitoring parameters will also be discussed, with an emphasis on team-based care and best practices in a hospital setting. This content is especially geared toward new DVMs and veterinary technicians seeking a clear, practical framework they can immediately apply in daily practice.
⭐SPEAKER: Tami Lind, BS, RVT, VTS(ECC)
Tami Lind is a Registered Veterinary Technician and Veterinary Technician Specialist in Emergency and Critical Care with over a decade of experience in both academic and clinical settings. She currently serves as the Clinical Educator at the Purdue University Veterinary Teaching Hospital, where she leads technician training, supports ICU operations, and teaches in the veterinary nursing curriculum. Tami is a seasoned national and international speaker, known for delivering practical, engaging lectures on trauma care, technician utilization, and critical thinking in emergency settings. She is passionate about improving patient outcomes through empowered veterinary nursing teams and real-world, evidence-based education. Outside the hospital, Tami enjoys a busy (and sometimes chaotic!) life at home with her German Shorthaired Pointers, chickens, ducks, cats, and goats.
