WEBINAR: You Need to Treat What? Meeting the Unique Pharmacy Needs of Zoo Animals
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Earn 1-hour of continuing education credit when you purchase the informative webinar, "You Need to Treat What? Meeting the Unique Pharmacy Needs of Zoo Animals," presented by veterinarian Ryan Colburn, DVM. This specialized webinar offers a deep dive into the atypical and often challenging medical treatments required by zoo animals, ranging from small exotic species to large mammals. Participants will learn about the complexities of dosing regimens, the selection of appropriate medication forms, and the logistics of managing a pharmacy catering to diverse species with very specific needs. Whether you are a veterinary pharmacist, veterinary technician, or a veterinary student, this presentation will provide valuable knowledge and insights that are sure to contribute to your professional development. |
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Expiration |
Feb 25, 2025 |
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Discipline(s) |
Pharmacy CPE, Veterinary CE |
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Format |
Online, Webinar / Webcast / Video |
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Cost |
Member Price: $20 | Non-Member Price: $35 |
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Credits / Hours |
1.0 |
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Accreditation |
The American College of Apothecaries (ACA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. ACA has accredited this program for 1 contact hour (0.1 CEU) of continuing education credit for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. |
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Presenters / Authors / Faculty |
Ryan Colburn Dr. Ryan Colburn, DVM earned his bachelor’s degree in Biology with Honors from Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan in 2006. He went on to earn his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University in 2010. He completed a one-year rotating internship in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery at Blue Pearl Veterinary Specialists in Grand Rapids, Michigan after which he served as an attending emergency clinician for one year. Six months into that year of emergency work, Dr. Colburn also became the part-time veterinarian for the John Ball Zoo until his emergency contract had been completed. In the Summer of 2012, Dr. Colburn transitioned into the full-time role of zoo veterinarian at the John Ball Zoo. In this role, he oversees the zoo's veterinary medical, nutrition, and animal welfare programs and provides veterinary care for over 2,000 animals of over 200 species. |
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Keywords / Search Terms |
American College of Apothecaries, Zoological Species, Zoo Animals, Zoo Medicine, Veterinary, Small Animals, Large Animals, Exotic Animals, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Veterinary Technician, Veterinarians, CE, Webinar, ACPE |
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