RACE APPROVED: 1.0 Hours for Vet Techs & Vets

Uh Oh! A UO! Nursing Considerations for Feline Urethral Obstructions  (RACE 1.0 hrs)

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Learn about the causes and consequences of this condition as well as common treatments for complications that often arise. Explore the different types of catheters and other tools used for an "unblocking" procedure. Learn how to properly manage UO cases in your hospital with the best techniques for urinary catheter placement, suturing in place, tail ties, nerve blocks, catheter care, and monitoring important parameters like "Ins and Outs'' and electrolyte derangements.


RACE 1.0 Hours for Vet Techs & Vets
RACE Program #: 20-1291195
RACE Provider #: 50-36598
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Meet the Instructor

Angela Elia, BS, LVT, CVT, VTS (ECC)

Angela Elia earned her BS in Animal Behavior Psychology in 2005 from Northland College. Her research and studies included tracking, monitoring and humane management of wolf, coyote, black bear, eagle and osprey populations in the Midwest. 

In 2006, she moved to NYC where she began doing canine and feline behavioral modification and rehabilitation work for the NYC public shelter system. While working in the shelter system, she was introduced to veterinary medicine and knew this was her next career step! In 2015, she graduated from LaGuardia Community College, earning an Associate’s Degree in Veterinary Technology and became a Licensed Veterinary Technician.

Shortly after, she began to work in emergency and critical care departments across the NYC metro area. She was drawn to emergency and critical care for the opportunity it provides to help pets and owners in their greatest time of need. In 2021, Angela earned her VTS in Emergency and Critical Care.

With this new certification, she has begun to devote her time to creating education and mentorship programs for the advancement of fellow technicians around the world. Angela enjoys speaking on topics such as specialized nursing care considerations, emergency medicine and increasing proper nurse utilization.

Her biggest passion outside of the clinic is international veterinary medicine and bringing veterinary support to underserved communities of developing nations.  To date, she has participated in veterinary based humanitarian missions in nearly 30 different countries, helping to bring priceless medical treatment and care to thousands of owned and free-roaming animals.

When not traveling internationally, she lives in Philadelphia, with a large collection of house plants, 2 little chihuahuas and her cat that were rescued from various places around the world! 
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