American College of Veterinary Emergency Critical Care (ACVECC)

12/15/2025

Anyone else have this job (in addition to your actual job)? 🫣🤣

Cat Herders Day is one of our favorite days of the year because tasks that may seem impossible (like, say, herding cats) are considered routine in the veterinary profession. Some days, the job of a veterinary professional really does feel like herding cats, both figuratively and literally, but we love our work anyway! 😾👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

12/08/2025

What do you think of this venous blood gas. Patient had a chronic DH repaired a few days ago, and developed progressive respiratory distress over several days. On exam, now has pulmonary edema, likely both cardiac and non cardiac. This was taken after ~ 12 hour of ventilation.

12/08/2025

Register & Submit! Elevate Your Expertise at the ACVECC/VetCOT Trauma Conference 2026! 🐾

Join your colleagues for the premier event in veterinary trauma and critical care! The 12th Annual ACVECC/VetCOT Veterinary Trauma & Critical Care Conference is set to be an exceptional gathering focused on cutting-edge advancements.

We warmly invite you to join us in Las Vegas for an educational and collaborative experience!

🗓️ Conference Details:
When: April 24-26, 2026

Where: Las Vegas, NV (Caesar's Palace)

CE: Earn UP TO 15 CE HOURS

✨ VetCOT Conference Highlights:
This year's program is packed with dynamic content and unparalleled learning opportunities:

- Keynote Speakers
- Trauma Abstracts & Case Reports
- DACVECC Panel Trauma Case Discussion
- Innovation, Simulation & Technology in Trauma
- Translational Medicine Discussions

📝 Share Your Work: Call for Abstracts & Posters!
We are actively seeking your expertise! Submit your Research Abstracts (oral or poster) and impactful Case Reports to contribute to the veterinary trauma community.

Why submit?

- Gain Recognition: Present your findings to leading specialists in the field.
- Networking: Connect with peers at our Saturday evening poster session and networking event.
- Travel Awards available to support your travel!

We encourage submissions from all members of the veterinary medical trauma team: Clinicians/Faculty, Residents, Interns, and Veterinary Technician Team Members.

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT: JANUARY 25, 2026!

Ready to join us in Las Vegas and shape the future of trauma care?

➡️https://vetcot.org/veterinary-trauma-critical-care-conference

Vetcot - Veterinary Committee on Trauma

11/21/2025

Would you call this an esophageal intubation?

11/11/2025

Veteran's day is not just a vacation day

11/09/2025

Ok. A client brings this as a gift, what is the first thing you think is inside?

11/08/2025

Ok. how about this one? cat, seems quiet. Orange DSH

11/08/2025

What do you think about this blood gas? What are your differentials and what do you think about the glucose

11/01/2025

Not to brag about our home town, but thank you Grafton Fire for saving this family member from a fire!

Big shout out to our own Grafton MA Fire Department for saving this dog who was trapped inside a burning apartment on the north side of town earlier today. This is just another example of our firefighters working to keep our community (2-legged and 4- legged) safe! 🐾

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween! May your supplies of apomorphine and Clevor not run low!

10/31/2025

Awesome video, Dr Hall! Who’s ready for a Spooky night?! 👻 🍫 🧟‍♀️ 🧛 🌕

10/28/2025

Who's ready????

It's one of the sweetest days of the year for humans - 🍫. Maybe not so much for your pet, though (especially your dog).

Chocolate toxicity is one of the most commonly treated toxicities in dogs, particularly during the holiday seasons. This chart spells out which types of chocolate are the most toxic.