Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Society (VECCS)
Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Society (VECCS) is an emergency & critical care practice in San Antonio, TX. Procedures include Continuing education, Ventilation, Resuscitation, and CPR training.
About
VECCS is a society focused on inspiring excellence in emergency and critical care for animals by cultivating an inclusive community and empowering its members. Established in 1969 as the Veterinary Critical Care Society (VCCS), it later became the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society (VECCS) in 1984. Its mission is to raise the level of patient care through education and community building.
Membership in VECCS is worldwide and includes professionals from private general practice, specialty referral practice, emergency practice, and teaching institutions. The society provides continuing education through events like the International Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Symposium (IVECCS) and Spring Symposiums, covering advances in veterinary technology, equipment, and pharmaceuticals.
Surgical team
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Dr. Steven Epstein
DVM, DACVECC
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Dr. Armi Pigott
DVM, DACVECC
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Kenichiro Yagi
MS, RVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM)
Challenging the field to reimagine veterinary nursing.
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Alyce D'Amato
CVT, CVPM
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Dr. Lori Waddell
DVM, DACVECC
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Trish Farry
RVN, AVN, VTS(ECC)(A, A), GCHEd
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Dr. Gabrielle Riccio
DVM
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Dr. Céline Pouzot-Nevoret
DVM, DECVECC
Procedures
- Continuing education
- Ventilation
- Resuscitation
- CPR training
- CPR Facility Certification
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary mission of the Veterinary Emergency + Critical Care Society?
- The Veterinary Emergency + Critical Care Society (VECCS) aims to inspire excellence in emergency and critical care for animals by cultivating an inclusive community and empowering its members to thrive. Its vision is to raise the level of patient care.
- What is the International Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Symposium (IVECCS)?
- IVECCS is a symposium offered by VECCS that provides high-quality and practical continuing education. It brings together veterinarians, technicians, and practice managers from various settings to learn about the latest advances in technology, equipment, instruments, pharmaceuticals, and information management tools.
- When was the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society formed?
- The Veterinary Critical Care Society (VCCS) was established in 1969. In July 1984, the organization's name was changed to the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society (VECCS) when the American Association of Veterinary Emergency Clinicians joined.
- What is the RECOVER initiative?
- The RECOVER initiative is the international standard for CPR, which evolved from early CPR training programs conducted by the society over 50 years ago. This initiative is a key development from the society's historical focus on resuscitation.
- Who can be a member of VECCS?
- Membership in VECCS is diverse and worldwide, representing professionals from private general practice, specialty referral practice, emergency practice, and teaching institutions across nearly 60 countries.