Routine spays and neuters are some of the most common procedures in veterinary practice, but as Dr. Ann Marie Woyma explains in this continuing education session, routine does not mean simple. Surgical presentations can vary widely, and even experienced veterinarians encounter cases that require deeper anatomical understanding, careful planning, and rapid problem-solving. This webinar provides a practical, experience-driven guide for navigating those moments when “routine surgery” becomes significantly more complex.

Drawing from her high-volume surgical work at the Virginia Beach SPCA, Dr. Woyma walks through the real challenges that general practitioners, shelter veterinarians, and high-volume clinics face every day. You’ll learn:

• Why routine surgery still carries risk, and how to set expectations with clients while preparing the surgical team for variations in anatomy and patient stability.
• How to evaluate and manage cryptorchid patients, including diagnostic options, common anatomical locations of retained testicles, and step-by-step surgical approaches for subcutaneous, abdominal, and inguinal-ring cases.
• Best practices for safe spay surgery, such as proper incision placement, abdominal entry technique, visualization, and securing pedicles and the uterine body in challenging
• How to identify and control intraoperative bleeding, including splenic lacerations, mesenteric tears, broad-ligament vessels, and strategies to achieve rapid hemostasis when visualization is limited.
• Preventing and resolving postoperative complications, from seromas and scrotal hematomas to ovarian remnants, stump granulomas, and pyometra.
• Practical decision-making tips, when to extend an incision, when to change technique, when monitoring is essential, and how to build consistent outcomes across your surgical

Whether you routinely perform spays and neuters or manage occasional complex referrals, this session will strengthen your clinical confidence and deepen your understanding of both expected and unexpected surgical scenarios.

Watch the full webinar below to see Dr. Woyma break down these cases step-by-step, with real examples, clear explanations, and practical guidance you can apply immediately in your practice.

1 CE Credit (Canada)* 1 CPD Credit (UK)

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