This session provides a practical, end-to-end overview of controlled substance management within a veterinary practice. Led by a Licensed Veterinary Technician and Practice Manager with over a decade of experience, the presentation walks through each stage of the controlled substance lifecycle — ordering, receiving, storing, dispensing, logging, and disposal — with a focus on real-world application and current DEA requirements.
The session emphasizes clear, actionable workflows and best practices to help teams manage controlled substances efficiently, reduce risk, and maintain compliance. It is particularly valuable for managers responsible for implementing or standardizing SOPs across teams or locations.
What Attendees Will Learn:
- How to manage controlled substances efficiently while ensuring compliance with DEA regulations
- Clear, actionable protocols to optimize workflows and reduce operational and compliance risk
- Best practices for handling controlled substances at each stage of the lifecycle
Guest Speaker:
Cass Timmons, LVT
Cass Timmons is a licensed veterinary technician & practice manager with over 12 years of experience in veterinary medicine and a recognized expert in controlled substance compliance. She specializes in helping veterinary and medical practices develop and implement end-to-end compliance programs that improve accountability, streamline workflows, and ensure regulatory compliance. Cass has worked with practices across the United States to build effective policies and introduce practical, easy-to-implement changes that enhance documentation, ensure accurate logging, and strengthen overall compliance systems. She is also an experienced presenter who leads numerous educational webinars, sharing actionable strategies and real-world insights to help medical professionals confidently manage controlled substances in their day-to-day operations. Driven by a lifelong passion for helping others, Cass is committed to empowering veterinary teams with the knowledge and tools they need to maintain compliance, while operating more efficiently and delivering the highest standard of care to their patients.
Cost: Free