PARTNER CE FROM UPSTATE VETERINARY SPECIALTIES
Technician Track - DVMs will not receive CE Credit
Ciera Earl LVT, VTS, Emergency
NYSED CE Credits: 1.5 (LVT)
Leptospirosis
is a common zoonotic disease that can cause serious illness in dogs, other
wild animals, and people. Throughout this lecture, we will look at common lab
work and provide a better understanding of the values, their meaning, and how
it all ties together in diagnosing Leptospirosis. We will also discuss the
signs and symptoms, transmission, prevalence, and treatment.
Learning Objectives:
1. Understand
the importance of minimum database lab work on sick patients and a review of the tests we are running
2. Identify the prevalence, symptoms, and
treatment of Leptospirosis in our area. Knowing what our blood work results
mean can lead to a faster diagnosis.
3. Review a case study with Leptospirosis
Qualifications and Experience
Ciera obtained her Associate of Applied Science in
Veterinary Technology from SUNY Delhi in 2000 and her Bachelor of Science in
Veterinary Science from Becker College in 2002. She received her Veterinary
Technology license in 2001. After spending five years in an emergency and
critical care setting, Ciera pursued advanced training and received her
Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) certification in Emergency and Critical
Care in 2006. She is an active member of the Academy of Veterinary Emergency
and Critical Care Technicians and Nurses. Ciera has always had a great interest in
emergency and critical care medicine and has focused her career on that niche.
After receiving her VTS certification, she transitioned to Practice Manager for the Northway Animal Emergency Clinic in Saratoga,
NY, where she spent 15 years. Wanting to spend more time in clinical practice,
Ciera joined Upstate Veterinary Specialties as an Emergency & Critical Care
LVT and Medical Applications/Project Specialist in
2022. Ciera enjoys spending time with her husband and son, traveling the state
to various sporting events, and downhill skiing. She shares her home with three
crazy dogs and a flock of backyard hens