FREE ON-DEMAND COURSE 1 HR RACE-APPROVED CE
Different Dogs, Different Paths: Insights Into Personalized OA Pain Management
Join IntroVet® for this free on-demand course on a tiered, escalating approach to managing osteoarthritis pain in dogs. RACE-approved CE for veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
intention, care, & clinically relevant content
Free • 1 video • 1 Hr CE • Self-paced
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What's considered a first-line therapy for OA, and what should wait for more severe cases?
Osteoarthritis creeps gradually, often manifesting in subtle signs that are easy for clients to miss on a day-to-day basis. That's why we're joining Dr. Courtney Pierce through a case-based discussion of OA options.
We'll establish strong screening protocols to assess dogs earlier and more accurately, then share strategies for managing cases of canine OA. With a balance of environmental, medical, and nutritional support, you can create a plan tailored to meet the needs of every stiff pet in your practice.
Through this free IntroVet® On-Demand Course, you'll earn 1 hour of RACE Approved CE. Upon successfully passing the assessment (quiz), you'll receive an instantly downloadable CE Certificate via email.
This course is available at no cost thanks to sponsorship by Zoetis.
Creaky joints aren't actually loud
What you'll walk away with
Practical strategies you can use in clinic tomorrow
- Get easy OA checklists that clients can use too
- Categorize therapeutic options into 3 tiers, for simpler clinical decision-making
- Spot signs of OA early on, before the "bad days"
- Consider patient lifestyle, comorbidities, and client needs to tailor treatment plans to each unique patient
Benefits
What’s included with your free course
Earn 1 hour of free RACE Approved CE
Valid for veterinarians and technicians in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE.
Self-Paced
Go at your own pace, with unlimited access to course videos for 12 months.
Immediate Access
Access course videos and downloadable notes immediately following registration.
Instant Certificate Delivery
CE Certificate emailed automatically upon passing the final assessment (quiz) with a score (70% or better).
Race Approval
*This program is approved by the AAVSB RACE to offer a total of 1 CE Credit, with a maximum of 1 CE Credit being available to any individual veterinarian or veterinary technician.
This RACE approval is for the subject matter categories of: medical program, using the delivery method of anytime/non-interactive distance. This approval is valid in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE; however, participants are responsible for ascertaining each board's CE requirements. RACE Course number: 20-1405507.
IntroVet® is also an NYSED Approved Sponsor, for providing continuing education to veterinarians and veterinary technicians licensed in New York State.
Meet your speaker
Meet Your Speaker
Dr. Courtney Pierce brings twelve years of general practice experience to the question of how to treat canine OA pain.
Courtney Pierce
DVM, MBA
Dr. Courtney Pierce received her undergraduate and veterinary degrees from North Carolina State University. She practiced small animal general medicine and surgery for 12 years prior to joining Zoetis in 2019. Her professional interests include soft tissue and laparoscopic surgery, pain management and feline medicine. She obtained her MBA from King University in 2022 and is currently the medical lead for the pain portfolio at Zoetis. Dr. Pierce lives on a small farm in Damascus, Virginia with her husband, two boys, and a variety of companion and farm animals including two mini donkeys named Dolly Parton and June Carter Cash.
With thanks
This course is proudly sponsored by…
Zoetis
Zoetis is the world's leading animal health company. Our name comes from "Zoe," the Greek word for life. The use of science to sustain life is at the foundation of everything we do. How can science create longer, more fulfilling lives for pets? We answer through a mixture of innovation and compassion, leaning on cutting-edge technologies and deep-seated connections to our communities to create advancements in animal health vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and technologies. We ensure science is always at the center of our journey forward.
What vets are saying
Trusted by 35,000+ veterinary professionals
★★★★★
What I like about chronic pain management is the use of cases. It's nice to listen to theory but I always like and appreciate cases because that's what we deal with on a day to day and not every case is the same.
— Free CE Day 2026 attendee
★★★★★
Enjoyed the checklist for OA in dogs. I will start using it in practice.
— Free CE Day 2026 attendee
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Different Dogs, Different Paths: Insights Into Personalized OA Pain Management
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