Bio:
Holly Brown, DVM, PhD, DACVP received her veterinary degree from the University of Georgia and worked in small animal private practice for several years before returning to UGA for a residency and PhD in clinical pathology. Dr. Brown remained on as a faculty member at UGA where she served as a diagnostic clinical pathologist, instructor, and collaborative researcher. Dr. Brown then joined a busy 24-hour hybrid practice as an on-staff clinical pathologist. There she sees a wide variety of diagnostic submissions and enjoys playing an important role at the interface of diagnostic testing and patient care. Dr. Brown has always been passionate about delivering continuing education around maximizing laboratory testing, and she now holds an additional role as Chief Veterinary Educator for Antech Diagnostics.
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Bio:
Dr. Marianne Pashley earned her DVM from the University of Montreal. She began her career working at a small animal urgent care and referral facility, where she honed her clinical skills and dedication to animal health. Before joining Antech, she served as the national technical lead for companion animal vaccines at a leading veterinary pharmaceutical company. Now, as a Professional Services Veterinarian for Antech Diagnostics Canada, she enjoys reconnecting with her passion for diagnostic investigation. Outside of work, Dr. Pashley stays active with ultimate frisbee and running—and at home, she answers to one particularly sassy feline.
Dre Marianne Pashley a obtenu son DMV de l’Université de Montréal. Elle a débuté sa carrière en médecine des animaux de compagnie dans un centre de référence, où elle a perfectionné ses compétences cliniques et son engagement envers la santé animale. Avant de se joindre à Antech, elle a occupé le poste de responsable technique nationale pour les vaccins pour animaux de compagnie au sein d’une entreprise pharmaceutique vétérinaire de renom. Aujourd’hui, en tant que Vétérinaire aux Services professionnels pour Antech, elle apprécie de pouvoir renouer avec sa passion pour l’investigation diagnostique. En dehors du travail, la Dre Pashley reste active en pratiquant l’ultimate frisbee et la course à pied—et à la maison, elle répond aux caprices d’un félin particulièrement espiègle.
Synopsis:
The complete blood count (CBC) provides far more diagnostic insight than cell counts alone. In this case-based session, participants will learn how to integrate numerical data, cytograms, and blood film findings to identify key pathologic processes like sensitive detection and trending of inflammatory disease, vector-borne disease, occult blood loss, and other pathologic processes. Through real-world examples, attendees will strengthen their ability to identify, assimilate, and communicate significant CBC findings and gain practical strategies for maximizing the diagnostic power of every CBC.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify CBC patterns and changes associated with key pathologic processes, including inflammatory disease, vector-borne infections, occult blood loss, and bone marrow abnormalities.
- Interpret numerical data, cytograms, and blood film findings collectively to improve early detection, trending, and characterization of hematologic changes.
- Effectively assimilate and communicate hematologic findings to the veterinary team and pet owners, improving diagnostic clarity and guiding appropriate next steps in patient management
