Medical math and drug calculations can often feel daunting, yet they are essential skills for safe and effective veterinary nursing practice.
In this presentation, we will break down key concepts, including drug concentrations, units of measurement, dose calculations, infusion rates, and more complex formulas. Using practical, real-world case studies to simulate clinical scenarios, we will simplify calculations into clear, repeatable steps that can be confidently applied in clinical practice.
By strengthening both accuracy and clinical reasoning, this session aims to reduce medication errors, improve patient safety, and build your confidence in performing calculations across a range of clinical settings.
Speaker:
Lauren Kirby
RVN, AVN, Cert IV VN, CertVNECC, VTS(ECC), RECOVER Certified BLS&ALS Instructor
Her journey began in veterinary ophthalmology, but in 2015, she discovered her true calling in emergency and critical care. Since then, she has worked in private and academic specialty referral hospitals, navigating the high-stakes world of emergency medicine with skill and compassion. She has a particular passion for ventilators and respiratory medicine, compromised renal patients, alongside critically ill septic patients, where her technical expertise, compassionate care, and attention to detail make a meaningful difference in patient outcomes.
As a RECOVER CPR-certified instructor in Basic and Advanced Life Support, Lauren is dedicated to improving veterinary standards through advanced, evidence-based resuscitation training. Her commitment to professional growth earned her a Certificate in Veterinary Nursing for Emergency and Critical Care (CertVNECC) in 2017. In 2022, she achieved one of the highest honours in her field by passing the Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) board exam in Emergency and Critical Care, securing her place among the elite members of the Academy of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Technicians and Nurses (AVECCTN).
Beyond the clinic, Lauren is a passionate educator, driven by the belief that knowledge should be shared. Lauren is a veterinary educator and trainer who lectures, tutors, and leads immersive simulation sessions nationally and internationally. She is dedicated to advancing clinical skills, elevating patient care, and inspiring both current and future generations of veterinary nurses.
