Vet and Tech to Spotlight 10 Underused Point-of-Care Tests in Free CE Webinar

Vet and Tech, powered by DVM Central, is bringing another session of its Learn at Lunch webinar series to veterinary professionals with a practical look at point-of-care diagnostics.

The upcoming free CE webinar, “10 POC Tests Flying Under the Radar,” will explore commercially available veterinary point-of-care tests that remain underused in general practice.

Led by Dr. Bonnie Bragdon, the webinar is scheduled for August 20, 2026, at 1:00 PM US Eastern Time and offers 0.5 RACE-approved CE credit.

The session is designed to help veterinary teams better understand which point-of-care tests can support faster clinical decisions, how to assess test accuracy, and when in-house testing should be supplemented or replaced by reference laboratory diagnostics.

Bringing Faster Diagnostics Closer to the Patient

Timely diagnostic information can make a significant difference in veterinary patient care.

While reference laboratories remain essential for many diagnostic needs, waiting for results may delay treatment decisions, hospitalization planning, and discussions with pet owners.

Modern veterinary point-of-care technology gives clinics access to a growing range of diagnostic tools directly within the practice.

However, knowing which tests are appropriate, how to interpret their results, and how their performance compares with laboratory testing can be challenging.

Vet and Tech’s upcoming Learn at Lunch session will address these practical considerations and provide veterinary professionals with a framework for incorporating underused POC diagnostics into everyday clinical workflows.

Webinar Information

• Date: August 20, 2026
• Time: 1:00 PM US Eastern Time
• CE: 0.5 RACE-approved CE credit
• Category: Internal Medicine
• Instructor: Dr. Bonnie Bragdon

What Attendees Will Learn

During the webinar, participants will explore:

• Key factors used to evaluate the accuracy and performance of point-of-care tests.
• Advances in veterinary point-of-care diagnostic analyzer technology.
• How POC diagnostics can support clinical decision-making.
• When in-clinic testing is appropriate and when samples should be submitted to a reference laboratory.
• Practical approaches to interpreting point-of-care test results.

Who Can Benefit From the Session?

The webinar is intended for veterinary professionals who want to strengthen their understanding of in-clinic diagnostics, including:

• Veterinarians
• Veterinary technicians
• Practice managers
• Veterinary students
• Veterinary professionals interested in diagnostic technology

$50 Raffle Prizes for Participants

Adding to the Learn at Lunch experience, 20 participants will have the opportunity to win a $50 raffle prize, generously sponsored by CenterPoint BioTech.

How to Register

Veterinary professionals can register for the live webinar through the “10 POC Tests Flying Under the Radar” webinar page on Vet and Tech.

Participants who complete the live session can request a certificate of completion following the event.

Veterinary professionals can also explore the full schedule of upcoming educational sessions, clinical resources, and CE opportunities through Vet and Tech’s webinar platform.

About Dr. Bonnie Bragdon

Dr. Bonnie Bragdon has more than 20 years of experience in veterinary medicine and the animal health industry.

Her work focuses on connecting scientific innovation with practical veterinary applications and helping clinical teams understand how diagnostic technologies can be used effectively in practice.

As the session instructor, Dr. Bragdon will provide practical perspectives on evaluating and applying point-of-care diagnostic technologies in everyday veterinary medicine.

About Vet and Tech

Vet and Tech is an online learning platform for veterinary professionals, offering free RACE-approved CE webinars, clinical education, veterinary resources, and industry news.

Through its Learn at Lunch series and other educational programs, Vet and Tech connects veterinary professionals with experts and practical information designed to support continued learning and improve patient care.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How much CE credit is available?

The webinar provides 0.5 RACE-approved CE credit.

2. Is the webinar free?

Yes. The Learn at Lunch session is offered free to veterinary professionals.

3. Who is presenting the webinar?

The session will be led by Dr. Bonnie Bragdon, Chief Commercial Officer of CenterPoint BioTech.

4. What is the focus of the webinar?

The session focuses on 10 commercially available point-of-care tests that are often underused in general veterinary practice.

Along with practical guidance on evaluating and applying these diagnostics.

5. When is the webinar?

The live session takes place on August 20, 2026, at 1:00 PM US Eastern Time.

6. Is this part of the Learn at Lunch series?

Yes. The August 20 session is part of Vet and Tech’s Learn at Lunch veterinary education series powered by DVM Central.