Events and CE
Upcoming Events
Keep Calm and Resuscitate – How to RECOVER CPR Review/Updates
Annie Chih, DVM, DACVECC
Animal Medical Center of Seattle
Provides 2 hours approved CE for DVM’s and LVT’s
Date: Monday, April 22nd Time: Dinner and Social at 6:30 pm Lecture at 7-9 pm
Location: Harrison Medical Center Conference Room 1800 NW Myhre Road Silverdale, WA 98383 (Take the elevator to ground floor)
Cost: DVM: Free for current PVMA members with paid annual membership or $30.00 per person
LVT/Staff: $10.00 per person
RSVP: By April 15th to guarantee a meal to Kathy Hickey – peninsulavma@gmail.com
We are excited to announce Heather Edginton, DVM, DACVD (derm) has now joined AMCS to help local veterinarians address the dermatology care of their clients’ pets.
To meet this interesting and skilled doctor, you are invited to join us for a unique ‘meet and greet and a free CE.’ Plus dinner and a beer or glass of wine are on us!
Date: Friday, April 26, 2019
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Meet & Greet
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Lecture
Location: Elliott Bay Brewery
12537 Lake City Way NE,
Seattle, WA 98125
Cost: Free
RSVP: All veterinarians welcome. To reserve your place, please RSVP by April 17, 2019. (Please let us know if you’d just like to stop by and meet Dr. Edginton, or if you’d like to stay for the CE too!)
RSVP with Jina Smith
Tel: (206) 204-3373
Email: JSmith@AMCSVet.com
Past Events
The Animal Medical Center of Seattle wants to help by collecting new or gently used dog sweaters and jackets. We will have a donation bin at our hospital and because we’re always open, you can drop off your donation anytime. We’ll pass these donations to the Doney Coe Pet Clinic who will ensure your kind gesture will reach a cold animal in need.
Donate: Fri., Jan. 25th to Fri., March 1st.
Join us for a Dental Wet Lab presented by Diane Carle, DVM, DAVDC!
Two days of hands-on instruction including canine and feline:
- Intra-oral radiography
- Exodontics
- Local anesthesia
- Instrument selection/maintenance
Veterinarians
Saturday, January 26th, 2019 9:00am – 4:30pm
Sunday, January 27th, 2019 9:00am – 4:30pm
Technicians
Sunday, January 27th, 2019 9:00am – 12:00pm
Only 10 slots for veterinarians available! Register ASAP to guarantee a position in this laboratory. We are purposely limiting participation to ensure all attendees receive personal attention.
Veterinarian (Early Bird): $550
Veterinarian (Registered After December 1st, 2018): $625
Technicians: $140
To Register:
Call: 425-412-3314
Email: reception@fifthavenuevet.com
Our very own Dr. Diane Carle is going to be a speaker at the WSVMA “I Have a Headache” lecture on Sunday, January 20th, 2019 at the Renton Technical College.
She will be the first speaker for the day too with her lecture I Hate Dentistry – Veterinary Dentistry Headaches and Tips and Tricks to Fix Them.
To learn more about the event and register, click the button below.
Get your pet photographed with Santa and support a great cause!
To support Bunny’s Buddies, a non-profit that saves dogs, Santa has agreed to star in your very own Christmas photo, which you can take home on a reusable flash drive.
When: Friday, December 14th from 3 – 6 pm
Where: Animal Medical Center of Seattle
Space is limited, so please RSVP as soon as possible to jsmith@amcsvet.com or call 206-204-3366.
We raised almost $300 for Bunny’s Buddies!
Please join AMCS and ASCS/SOUND for our annual Woodland Park Zoo CE event Sunday, October 14th, 2018 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM PST.
Enjoy visiting with our sponsors and mingling with colleagues. Lunch will be provided, and you can join us afterward for Happy Hour!
Tanya Donovan, DVM, DACVIM – Management of the Urinary Tract in Cats and Dogs
Diane Carle, DVM, DAVDC – What’s New in Veterinary Dentistry
Leslie Eide, DVM, CCRT – Improve Rehabilitation Sessions and Results
Also Featuring Zoo Updates and an added lunchtime session with Elanco:
Jacqueline C. Neilson, DVM, DACVB, Elanco Regional Consulting Veterinarian: Making the Routine Remarkable- Attending to the Emotional Experience- A Fear Free Presentation
Dental disease is the most common problem found during a routine veterinarian exam. Daily brushing is important for prevention of periodontal disease and the health of your pets. The Animal Medical Center of Seattle invites you to join our Board Certified Veterinary Dentist, Diane Carle, DVM, DAVDC, at the Northgate Petco for tips and education on dental care for your furry family members!
When: Saturday, September 15th from 12 – 2 pm
Where: Northgate Petco – 318 NE Northgate Way, Seattle, WA 98125
PAWSwalk & 5k Fun Run 2018
Sun, Sep. 16, 2018 8:00am — 1:00pm
5K RUN starts at 9:00am |5K WALK starts at 10:00am (Registration and festivities begin at 8:00am)
Warren G. Magnuson Park
7400 Sand Point Way Northeast Seattle, WA 98115
The Animal Medical Center of Seattle is excited to be a sponsor for the PAWSwalk again for 2018! Since the first walk in 1992, PAWSwalk has helped PAWS give thousands of animals in need that second chance at a happy, healthy life they so deserve. This year, it will be held at the Warren G. Magnuson Park in Seattle Sunday, September 16th from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Everyone can be part of the PAWSwalk! This year, they’ve added even more options so everyone can help animals in need at PAWS, whether as a walker, a runner, or a visual walker. To register, donate or learn more about this event, please click here.
Don’t forget to stop by our booth to say hi!
Washington State Association of Veterinary Technicians (WSAVT) will be hosting a Dental Boot Camp CE Event, and our very own Dr. Diane Carle will be one of the presenters! This event will include lectures and wet labs for Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians. At this event, you are able to receive up to 14 hours of dentistry focused CE by Boarded Veterinary Dental Specialists and Veterinary Technicians Specialist in Dentistry.
WHEN
Saturday, August 4, 2018, at 7:00 AM PDT
-to-
Sunday, August 5, 2018, at 4:00 PM PDT
WHERE
Clearwater Resort and Casino
15347 NE Suquamish Way
Suquamish, WA 98392
Space is limited, so reserve your spot now! VIEW AGENDA AND RSVP HERE.
Oral Chemotherapy – It’s not a bitter pill to swallow.
Veterinarians and Technicians are Invited! Join us for an evening of dinner, drinks, and CE with Mary Davis, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology).
WHEN: TUESDAY, JUNE 12TH FROM 7PM-8:00 PM – DOORS OPEN AT 6:30 PM
WHERE: CHUCKANUT BREWERY-601 W HOLLY ST, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225
1 HOUR OF CE CREDIT, AND DID WE MENTION DINNER AND DRINKS?!?!
Space is limited so please RSVP to Jina Smith, LVT by June 1st! JSmith@AMCSVet.com or by phone at (206)204-3366.
Join other animal lovers in the Seattle area to raise money for the Seattle Animal Shelter Help the Animals Fund Sunday, June 10th at Seward Park.
Each year, the Furry 5K attracts thousands of two-legged runners accompanied by their four-legged companions. The race is followed by Pet-a-Palooza, with entertainment, festive music, awards, and an interactive vendor area. Now in its 19th year, the Furry 5K is one of the few races in the Puget Sound area that encourages participants to run or walk with their dogs.
The Animal Medical Center of Seattle will be there too, so come over to our booth and say hi!
Please visit their website at http://www.furry5k.com/ to make a donation, register for the 5k or get more information.
It’s time again for Animal Medical Center of Seattle’s annual Fur Wheel Drive, where we fill our car with donations to benefit the Seattle Animal Shelter and homeless pets.
‘Wish List’ items – which will be accepted until Saturday, June 9th – can be dropped-off at the Animal Medical Center of Seattle at 14810 15th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155.
All items will be donated to the Seattle Animal Shelter during the Furry 5k event on Sunday, June 10th at Seward Park.
Thank you for supporting the Seattle Animal Shelter.
Please help support the Forgotten Dog Rescue by attending the SCNAVTA Spring Fling Meet Up and walk!
When: Saturday, May 19th, 2018 – Meet 12 pm-Walk 1 pm
Where: South end of Green Lake, near the lower Woodland Off-Leash Area and Green Lake Aqua Theater.
Registration fee: $10 Registration Fee (extra donations accepted; all funds collected goes to the rescue) SCNAVTA bandanas will be given as a gift for registration.
Please join in the festivities by bringing your own well-socialized dog and don’t forget to dress in fun spring costumes! (tutus, flowers, bright colors).
Also, come without a dog and get the chance to meet some amazing adoptable dogs.
Please register below if you’re interested.
You can learn more about the Forgotten Dogs Rescue by visiting forgottendogsrescue.com
Thank you for your support!
Attention Veterinarians
You are invited to join Diane Carle, DVM, DAVDC for a unique ‘meet and greet and CE’. It’s free, plus drinks and appetizers are on us!
So join us, as we’d love to see you!
Getting the Most out of Dental Radiography (1 hour of CE credit)
- The economics of dental radiography
- Selecting and purchasing a dental radiographic system
- Getting your staff up to speed on radiographic positioning
- Safety and dental radiography
- Integrating dental radiographs into your workflow
- Making clinical decisions with dental radiographs
Presenter: Diane Carle, DVM, DAVDC
Date: Tuesday, April 10th, 2018
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Meet & Greet – 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Lecture
Where: 12537 Lake City Way NE, Seattle, WA 98125
All veterinarians welcome.
To reserve your place, please RSVP to Jina Smith by April 1st, 2018. (Please let us know if you’d just like to stop by and meet Dr. Carle, or if you’d like to stay for the CE too!)
RSVP
Jina Smith
Tel: (206) 204-3373
Email: JSmith@AMCSVet.com
You are invited to join Tanya Donovan, DVM, DACVIM for dinner, drinks and an evening of Continuing Education presented by Animal Medical Center of Seattle and Hill’s Pet Nutrition. Dr. Donovan will be discussing the latest and greatest treatment and management options for uroliths in small animal medicine.
When: Wednesday, April 4th from 7-8:30 PM – Doors open at 6:30 PM
Where: Lake City Way Elliott Bay Brewery – 12537 Lake City Way NE, Seattle, WA 98125
1 hour of CE credit and includes a 30-minute presentation by Diane Marshall, DVM of Hill’s Pet Nutrition. Space is limited, so please RSVP to secure your spot no later than March 26th, 2018.
RSVP to: Jina Smith, LVT at JSmith@AMCSVet.com or by phone at (206)204-3366.
On Friday, December 15th, from 3 pm to 6 pm, Santa will be making a special stop at Animal Medical Center of Seattle in support of Emerald City Pet Rescue.
So please join us, bring the family, a furry friend, and a cash or check donation (any amount helps!) to Emerald City Pet Rescue, and as a thank you, Santa has agreed to star in your very own Christmas photo – which you can take home on a reusable Flash Drive.
When: Fri., Dec. 15th, 3 pm to 6 pm
Where: 14810 15th Ave NE., Shoreline, WA 98155
Questions? Call us! 206-204-3366
Unfortunately, space is limited, so please RSVP to Jina at JSmith@AMCSVet.com Or call us at (206) 204-3366 to reserve your special time with Santa!
Discover more about Emerald City Pet Rescue at www.emeraldcitypetrescue.org.
Have questions about IBD and how it is treated? Curious about nutraceuticals in general and their use in animals with chronic urinary tract infections? Wondering what the best nutrition and supplements are for patients with Chronic Renal Insufficiency? Then this CE is for you! The Animal Medical Center of Seattle’s very own Tanya Donovan, DVM, DACVIM will be presenting at the Annual Fall Peninsula CE event hosted by the Washington State Association of Veterinary Technicians.
When: Sunday, November 12th from 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Where: The Point Casino 7989 Salish Lane Kingston, WA 98346
Registration: 9:30 am – 10:00 am
Lectures: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm (lunch included)
Lunch update on Hills products is included with registration
Registration and more information here.
Topics include:
The Gut, the Bad, and the Ugly Chronic Enteropathies
An overview of the gastrointestinal tract with a focus on the immune system. Dr. Donovan will discuss treatments including dietary management, medications, and alternative therapies as well as on canine breed specific enteropathies.
Urinary Tract Nutraceuticals and Urinary Tract Disorders
Dr. Donovan will present an overview on nutraceuticals in general. Along with a discussion of their use in animals with chronic urinary tract infections and urinary incontinence. This will focus on the data that supports or refutes their use.
Diet and Supplements in Chronic Renal Insufficiency
A review of the current diets and supplements for cats and dogs with Chronic Renal Insufficiency.
We hope to see you there!
Urine Trouble: What’s New, What’s Possible with TCC
When: Wednesday, October 18 from 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Where:
Lake City Way Elliott Bay Brewery – Cascade Hall
12537 Lake City Way NE
Seattle, WA 98125
RSVP to Jina Smith, LVT
jsmith@specializedcare.pro
206-204-3366
Glow In The Park
Save the date!
Animal Medical Center of Seattle is a proud sponsor for the Glow in the Park event Saturday, October 7th from 5:30pm to 9:30pm, benefiting Seattle Humane. Join nearly 1,000 other pet lovers from around the greater Seattle area and their dogs to walk around Green Lake in glowing gear. This evening event is filled with glow-in-the-dark fun for all. Guests will be treated to glow-in-the-dark decorations and swag, post-walk food and drink, adoptable dog parade and more.
Schedule of Events:
5:30 p.m. – Registration Opens
6:30 p.m. – The walk begins!
8-9:30 p.m. – Adoptable dog parade, Lucky Dog contest winner drawn, family activities, visit the vendor booths and more!
For more information, please click here.
We Love Zoo CE
Thank you to all of the veterinarians and veterinary technicians who signed up for AMCS/ASCS annual We Love Zoo Appreciation and CE Event on Sunday, September 17th. Below is the lineup for this year’s event:
Study the Strut: Gait Changes in Dogs-Case Based Analysis
Mike Thoesen, DVM, DACVS
Surgery? Maybe Not!: Innovations in Minimally Invasive Procedures in Small Animals
Tanya Donovan, DVM, DACVIM and Erinne Branter, BVSc, DACVIM
Is My Dog Too Old for Surgery? Special Considerations for Geriatric Patients and Updates on Regenerative Medicine
Kristin Kirkby Shaw, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVS, DACVSMR
Speaker Note From September 17th Appreciation Event
- Dr. Mike Thoesen–Study the Strut
- Dr. Erinne Branter & Dr. Tanya Donovan– Surgery? Maybe Not
- Dr. Kristin Kirkby Shaw–Is My Dog Too Old for Surgery?
PAWSwalk & 5k Fun Run 2017
PAWSwalk & 5k Fun Run 2017 is fast approaching! This exciting event with a new addition of a 5k Fun Run will take place on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at King County’s Marymoor Park in Redmond, WA from 8:00 a.m. – 1 p.m. Money raised from PAWSwalk & 5k Fun Run 2017 will help fund critical care for injured, orphaned and homeless cats, dogs and wild animals with nowhere else to turn. Since the first walk in 1992, PAWSwalk has helped PAWS give thousands of animals in need that second chance at a happy, healthy life they so deserve. Animal Medical Center of Seattle is a proud sponsor of this event again this year! Please stop by our booth and say hi. Hope to see you there!
Meet The Vets!
Wednesday, August 16th from 6pm-9pm we will be holding a Meet and Greet at the Lake City Way Elliott Bay Brewery for our new doctor Mary, and Animal Surgical Clinic of Seattle’s new Surgeon Mike!
AMCS 2017 FUR WHEEL DRIVE
CALENDAR DATE: Monday, May 1, 2017 (All day) to Saturday, June 10, 2017 (All day)
Starting May 1st the Animal Medical Center of Seattle will be hosting their annual donation drive to benefit the Seattle Animal Shelter. Come by our hospital (14810 15th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155) anytime from May 1st to June 10th to drop off your donated items.
Thank you for your support!
Have questions? We’re here to help! Contact us today.
CE with Dr. Tanya Donovan, DVM, DACVIM
Topic: Medical and Dietary Management of Kidney Disease
Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm (Doors Open at 6:30 pm)
Location: Shoreline Elks Lodge – 14625 15th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155
This includes a 30 minute lecture from Diane Marshall, DVM on the role of pet nutrition in renal patients. This event is for veterinary professionals only.
One hour of CE Credit and dinner is on us!
Please RSVP with Jina Smith no later than Monday, June 5th, 2017 at jsmith@specializedcare.pro or 206-204-3373.
FURRY 5K 2017
CALENDAR DATE:
Sunday, June 11, 2017 –
10:00am to 2:00pm
SAVE THE DATE!
The Animal Medical Center of Seattle is a proud sponsor of the Furry 5k on June 11th at Seward Park. We will have a booth there and will be accepting donations for our Fur Wheel Drive event to benefit the Seattle Animal Shelter.
Thank you for helping us support such a fantastic event for the benefit of animals in need!
Want more information? We’ve got you covered.
View photos of this incredible event by clicking the button below!
Old Dog Haven Walk for Old Dogs
Join us for the 6th Annual Walk for Old Dogs & Old Dog Pageant Sunday, July 23, 10:30 – 3:00. We’re a proud sponsor of the event!
Location: Cromwell Park, 18030 Meridian Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133
The Walk for Old Dogs is Old Dog Haven’s biggest annual event. Thanks to their generous sponsors every penny raised at this Walk will be used to care for the more than 300 dogs in their permanent foster homes. This year they will be back at Cromwell Park with new attractions!
$25 registration fee (per person, dogs are free!) If you can’t join us in person please help by donating!