Grow your skill set and earn 1 hour of RACE-approved CE credit!
 

At SVP, we are committed to helping veterinary professionals grow and are proud to offer in-depth CE opportunities in a variety of veterinary specialties.

Presented by Kim Johnson, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology), our CE course, SVP Oncology Principles for Dogs and Cats - Transitional Cell Carcinoma, is an in-depth exploration of TCC, offering insights into the diagnosis, treatment, and management of this prevalent disease. This virtual course is structured to enhance your clinical capabilities and improve patient outcomes. After this presentation, you will leave with a better understanding of:

 

Diagnosis & Staging

  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of the typical presentation and progression of TCC in dogs and cats
     
  • Learn to use radiographic and ultrasound imaging to accurately diagnose and stage TCC, enhancing your ability to formulate effective treatment plans

Treatment & Management

  • Explore the latest treatment options and management strategies for TCC
     
  • Discuss the decision-making process between choosing medical versus surgical treatment based on the biologic behavior of TCC

Client Communication & Prognosis

  • Master the skills necessary to communicate effectively with pet owners about the treatment options and management plans for TCC
     
  • Provide realistic expectations regarding median survival times and outcomes with or without chemotherapy


 

Your Speaker
 

Kim Johnson
Full Name
Job Title
Director of Clinical Oncology
Company
SVP
Speaker Bio
Kim Johnson, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) is an Army brat from Memphis, TN. She graduated from Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine, completed a Small Animal Rotating Internship at the University of Tennessee followed by a Small Animal Oncology Residency at the University of Missouri. She became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Oncology) in 2007. She has worn many hats to include oncology fellow, clinical instructor, and associate professor.

Following her stint as an associate professor at the University of Missouri and MSU CVM, she worked in specialty practice for 7 years and then started her own business, Pet Cancer Consulting which includes telemedicine and a busy locum practice. She now consults on oncology cases for us here at SVP!