On August 20, 2026, DVM Central, in collaboration with Vet and Tech, will host a Learn at Lunch webinar, “Rewriting Rapid Testing: 10 POC Tests Flying Under the Radar,” featuring Dr. Bonnie Bragdon, DVM, MS.
Veterinary diagnostic testing has traditionally relied on reference laboratories for many types of testing. Advances in point-of-care (POC) technology have expanded the diagnostic options available within veterinary practices, allowing teams to obtain certain results directly in the clinic.
The August 20 webinar will examine 10 POC tests that may receive less attention in veterinary practice and discuss their potential applications across different areas of veterinary medicine.
Point-of-Care Testing in Veterinary Medicine
POC testing provides veterinary teams with access to diagnostic information within the clinic and can integrate testing into routine practice workflows. Available technologies now extend beyond common screening applications to include testing related to metabolic, thyroid, adrenal, renal, and cardiac conditions.
During the webinar, Dr. Bragdon will discuss the development of POC testing, its current applications in veterinary medicine, and considerations surrounding the use of these technologies in clinical practice.
POC Tests Featured in the Webinar
The session will cover a range of POC testing options, including tests related to:
HbA1c
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
Endogenous ACTH
Cystatin C
NT-proBNP
Troponin I
These tests span several areas of veterinary diagnostics, including metabolic, thyroid, adrenal, renal, and cardiac testing.
The webinar will also address test accuracy, the practical considerations associated with POC testing, and how these technologies have developed over time.
Webinar Topics
Topics covered during the session will include:
The history and development of point-of-care testing
Current applications of POC testing in veterinary medicine
Test accuracy and clinical considerations
Advantages and limitations of testing within the veterinary practice
Available POC testing options across multiple areas of diagnostics
The role of POC testing in everyday veterinary workflows
Speaker: Dr. Bonnie Bragdon
Dr. Bonnie Bragdon, DVM, MS, will lead the webinar. She has more than 20 years of experience spanning veterinary medicine, diagnostics, animal health, and veterinary business.
Her professional background includes work in veterinary diagnostics and animal health, providing experience relevant to the discussion of point-of-care testing and its use in veterinary practice.
Webinar Details
Date: August 20, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM US Eastern Time
Category: Internal Medicine
CE: 0.5 CE Credit
RACE Approved: Yes
Instructor: Dr. Bonnie Bragdon, DVM, MS
About DVM Central
DVM Central is a veterinary marketplace connecting veterinary professionals with suppliers, products, services, education, and industry resources. The platform provides products and resources for veterinary practices and professionals.
DVM Central hosts educational programs, including Learn at Lunch, as part of its offerings for the veterinary community.
