Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day from the VECCS team!

Today is for the dads, father figures, mentors, and caregivers who bring the dad jokes, the pep talks, the steady support, and the heart.

Thank you for the care you give, the encouragement you share, and the many ways you make a difference. Wishing you a Father’s Day filled with appreciation and maybe even a well-earned break!

06/19/2026

The VECCS office is closed today in observance of Juneteenth.
We hope you have a meaningful day of reflection and observance. We will return Monday, June 22.

VECCS has taken the Juneteenth Pledge. Learn more or join us at juneteenthpledge.com.

06/17/2026

Join us tomorrow morning at 9am CT for New Member Orientation, a great opportunity to learn more about your member benefits! Open to both new members and current members. Come and listen or if you have questions feel free to ask your membership team. For instructions on how to join, look for the email invite. Hope to see you tomorrow!

06/16/2026

Hey Members! Check out this awesome session TONIGHT at 7:30 PM (ET) featuring Dr. Cynthia Otto (the 2025 Jack Mara Scientific Achievement Award Recipient)

The Session is FREE to all in the veterinary ECC and greater veterinary community, but you do need to register prior to attending here is the link: https://events.zoom.us/ev/Ak3iSaCQtXX7MAUcBOQic1XBAgJE-Fy7GzHRFKUOSS1KvPbZ_1TQ~AlOXKxLD4sl7CNA86w-fvp6jD20AlSf8sT0QDSgXg-HWSgItPqiyPQ992g

🐾 Unleash your curiosity for our final PGR Seminar session our before Summer break! ☀️

We are incredibly excited welcome Cynthia M. Otto, DVM, PhD, DACVECC, DACVSMR, Penn Vet Working Dog Center & University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine.

Dr. Otto was recently named the 2025 recipient of the Hill’s Jack Mara Scientific Achievement Award, and she’s joining us to dive into the captivating, serious fun, and cutting-edge world where science perfectly blends with the practical skills of working dogs. Trust us, you won't want to paws for this one!

Learn more about Dr. Otto and her work: https://www.vet.upenn.edu/directory/cynthiaotto.

📅 Event Details
Date: June 16, 2026

Time: 7:30 PM EST

Cost: FREE to attend! (But registration is required).

This session will be recorded and shared with all registrants.

Register to Attend: https://events.zoom.us/ev/Ak3iSaCQtXX7MAUcBOQic1XBAgJE-Fy7GzHRFKUOSS1KvPbZ_1TQ~AlOXKxLD4sl7CNA86w-fvp6jD20AlSf8sT0QDSgXg-HWSgItPqiyPQ992g

06/15/2026

Join us at 7pm CT for tonight's VECCS x VIN Webinar, What Type, How Much, How Fast: A Practical Guide to Fluid Therapy.

Presented by Edward Cooper, VMD, MS, DACVECC, this session will offer practical guidance on fluid therapy decisions, including what type to use, how much to give, and how quickly to administer it.

Check your member emails for instructions on how to join. Hope to see you tonight!

06/11/2026

Large Animal Abstract submissions close TODAY! 🐴

If you’ve been planning to submit, now is the time. Send in your research, case insights, or clinical expertise by 11:59 PM CT tonight to be considered for IVECCS! For information on how to submit visit the link in the comments.

Submit before the window closes.

06/10/2026

Join us today at 11am CT for June's Monthly Mingle! Come interact with your fellow members and discuss the topic of Don’t Forget to Breathe! Respiratory Emergencies in Zoological Companion Animals. For instructions on how to join check your member emails. Hope to see you later!

06/04/2026

VECCS is at the EVECC Congress in Edinburgh, Scotland! Stop by Booth #10 to connect with our team, learn more about VECCS, and see how you can get involved. We’re excited to meet you and connect with the global ECC community!

06/04/2026

Congratulations to all the grant, scholarship, & award winners!

Ira M. Zaslow VECCS Distinguished Service Award
Alyce D'Amato

IVECCS Change Agent Scholarship
Ashlyn Lane

SVECCS Change Agent Scholarship (Spring)
Megumi Shimizu
Cayden Smith
Natilyn Mann

05/25/2026

Today we take a moment to remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

In observance of Memorial Day, the VECCS office is closed today. We will reopen tomorrow morning at 8 AM CT.