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Event (18)
- Sunday, 7:30 amE3 – 5K Fun Run 2017
- Sunday, 7:00 pmE1 – Hill's Comedy NightSponsored By:
Kathleen Madigan ### 269845###Primary Presenter
- Monday, 8:00 amE7 – Hiking at Red Rock Canyon Tour (Monday)
- Monday, 10:00 amE15 – Downtown Las Vegas Shuttle
- Monday, 11:30 amE4 – Culinary Walking Tour - The Las Vegas Strip
- Monday, 1:00 pmE5 – Brewery Tour and Beer Tasting (Monday)
- Monday, 6:30 pmE6 – Veterinary Technician Reception
- Monday, 7:30 pmE16 – Alumni Receptions
- Monday, 7:30 pmE17 – Veterinary Student ReceptionSponsored By:
- Tuesday, 9:00 amE8 – Red Rock Canyon: City Highlights Tour
- Tuesday, 10:00 amE18 – Las Vegas Premium Outlet Shopping Shuttle
- Tuesday, 1:00 pmE14 – Brewery Tour and Beer Tasting (Tuesday)
- Tuesday, 8:00 pmE2 – Merck's Concert at House of BluesSponsored By:
Gary Allan ### 269846###Primary Presenter
- Wednesday, 12:30 pmE11 – Topgolf
- Wednesday, 1:00 pmE10 – Brewery Tour and Beer Tasting (Wednesday)
- Wednesday, 1:00 pmE12 – Casa de Shenandoah Platinum Tour
- Wednesday, 5:30 pmE9 – Culinary Walking Tour – Downtown
- Thursday, 7:00 amE19 – Annual Meeting of the Members
- Sunday, 7:30 amE3 – 5K Fun Run 2017
Hands-on Lab (24)
- Saturday, 7:30 amHO21 – Canine TTA-2 for Cranial Cruciate Ligament RepairSponsored By:
Slobodan Tepic, DrSci – Kyon Veterinary Surgical Products ### 195109###Instructor @@@ Joseph Glennon, VMD, DACVS – Veterinary Specialties Referral Center ### 302094###Instructor @@@ Nicholas Marion, DVM, PhD – Riverview Veterinary Clinic ### 195112###Instructor @@@ Victor Saltzman – Happy Valley Animal Hospital ### 195114###Instructor
- Sunday, 7:30 amHO15 – Updating Your Ocular Surgical Techniques for the Primary Care Practitioner ISponsored By:
Reuben Merideth, DVM, DACVO – Eye Care for Animals ### 177114###Instructor @@@ Rustin Sturgeon, DVM, DACVO – Eye Care for Animals ### 188677###Instructor @@@ Neal Wasserman, DVM, DACVO – Eye Care for Animals ### 188678###Instructor
- Sunday, 7:30 amHO18 – Feline OrthopedicsSponsored By:
Brian S. Beale, DVM, DACVS – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists ### 177116###Instructor @@@ Caleb Hudson, DVM, MS, DACVS – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists ### 177118###Instructor @@@ Donald Hulse, DVM, DACVS, DECVS – Texas A&M University ### 177117###Instructor
- Sunday, 7:30 amHO5 – Clinical Diagnostic & Therapeutic Techniques in Companion Animals ISponsored By:
Etienne Cote, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM & Cardiology) – University of Prince Edward Island ### 172616###Instructor @@@ Julio Lopez, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Studio City Animal Hospital ### 204028###Instructor
- Sunday, 7:30 amHO9 – Small Animal Abdominal Ultrasound: BasicSponsored By:
Silke Hecht, DrMedVet, DACVR, DECVDI – University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine ### 265685###Instructor @@@ James Sutherland-Smith, BVSc, DACVR – Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tuffs University ### 185316###Instructor @@@ Ryan King, DVM, DACVR – Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine ### 185335###Instructor @@@ Clifford (Kip) Berry, III, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida ### 185324###Instructor @@@ Andrea Matthews, DVM, DACVR – Antech Imaging Services ### 185334###Instructor @@@ Erin G. Porter, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida ### 185337###Instructor @@@ Rachel E. Pollard, DVM, PhD, DACVR – University of California, Davis ### 290107###Instructor @@@ Nathalie Rademacher, DVM, DECVDI, DACVR – LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Clinical Sciences ### 290108###Instructor @@@ Matthew D. Winter, DVM, DACVR – North American Veterinary Community ### 177113###Coordinator
- Sunday, 1:30 pmHO10 – Small Animal Abdominal Ultrasound: BasicSponsored By:
Matthew D. Winter, DVM, DACVR – North American Veterinary Community ### 177113###Instructor @@@ James Sutherland-Smith, BVSc, DACVR – Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tuffs University ### 185316###Instructor @@@ Ryan King, DVM, DACVR – Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine ### 185335###Instructor @@@ Clifford (Kip) Berry, III, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida ### 185324###Instructor @@@ Andrea Matthews, DVM, DACVR – Antech Imaging Services ### 185334###Instructor @@@ Rachel E. Pollard, DVM, PhD, DACVR – University of California, Davis ### 290107###Instructor @@@ Erin G. Porter, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida ### 185337###Instructor @@@ Nathalie Rademacher, DVM, DECVDI, DACVR – LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Clinical Sciences ### 290108###Instructor
- Sunday, 1:30 pmHO24 – Updating Your Ocular Surgical Techniques for the Primary Care Practitioner IISponsored By:
Reuben Merideth, DVM, DACVO – Eye Care for Animals ### 177114###Instructor @@@ Rustin Sturgeon, DVM, DACVO – Eye Care for Animals ### 188677###Instructor @@@ Neal Wasserman, DVM, DACVO – Eye Care for Animals ### 188678###Instructor - Sunday, 1:30 pmHO6 – Clinical Diagnostic & Therapeutic Techniques in Companion Animals IISponsored By:
Etienne Cote, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM & Cardiology) – University of Prince Edward Island ### 172616###Instructor @@@ Julio Lopez, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Studio City Animal Hospital ### 204028###Instructor
- Monday, 7:30 amHO1 – Taking Your Dentistry Skills to the Next LevelSponsored By:
Mary Berg, RVT, RLATG, VTS (Dentistry) – Beyond the Crown Veterinary Education ### 172599###Instructor @@@ Benita Altier, LVT, VTS (Dentistry) – Pawsitive Dental Education ### 263507###Instructor
- Monday, 7:30 amHO11 – Small Animal Abdominal Ultrasound: BasicSponsored By:
Matthew D. Winter, DVM, DACVR – North American Veterinary Community ### 177113###Instructor @@@ Silke Hecht, DrMedVet, DACVR, DECVDI – University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine ### 265685###Instructor @@@ Ryan King, DVM, DACVR – Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine ### 185335###Instructor @@@ Clifford (Kip) Berry, III, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida ### 185324###Instructor @@@ Andrea Matthews, DVM, DACVR – Antech Imaging Services ### 185334###Instructor @@@ Rachel E. Pollard, DVM, PhD, DACVR – University of California, Davis ### 290107###Instructor @@@ Erin G. Porter, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida ### 185337###Instructor @@@ Nathalie Rademacher, DVM, DECVDI, DACVR – LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Clinical Sciences ### 290108###Instructor
- Monday, 7:30 amHO19 – Patellar Luxation Decision-making & TreatmentSponsored By:
Brian S. Beale, DVM, DACVS – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists ### 177116###Instructor @@@ Caleb Hudson, DVM, MS, DACVS – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists ### 177118###Instructor @@@ Donald Hulse, DVM, DACVS, DECVS – Texas A&M University ### 177117###Instructor
- Monday, 1:30 pmHO12 – Small Animal Abdominal Ultrasound: AdvancedSponsored By:
Matthew D. Winter, DVM, DACVR – North American Veterinary Community ### 177113###Instructor @@@ Silke Hecht, DrMedVet, DACVR, DECVDI – University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine ### 265685###Instructor @@@ James Sutherland-Smith, BVSc, DACVR – Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tuffs University ### 185316###Instructor @@@ Clifford (Kip) Berry, III, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida ### 185324###Instructor @@@ Andrea Matthews, DVM, DACVR – Antech Imaging Services ### 185334###Instructor @@@ Rachel E. Pollard, DVM, PhD, DACVR – University of California, Davis ### 290107###Instructor @@@ Erin G. Porter, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida ### 185337###Instructor @@@ Nathalie Rademacher, DVM, DECVDI, DACVR – LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Clinical Sciences ### 290108###Instructor
- Monday, 1:30 pmHO16 – Intra-articular Treatment of Osteoarthritis in the CanineSponsored By:
Sherman O. Canapp, Jr., DVM, MS, CCRT, DACVS, DACVSMR – Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group ### 263519###Instructor @@@ Debra A. Canapp, DVM, CCRT, CVA, DACVSMR – Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group ### 263518###Instructor
- Tuesday, 7:30 amHO13 – Small Animal Abdominal Ultrasound: AdvancedSponsored By:
Matthew D. Winter, DVM, DACVR – North American Veterinary Community ### 177113###Instructor @@@ Silke Hecht, DrMedVet, DACVR, DECVDI – University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine ### 265685###Instructor @@@ James Sutherland-Smith, BVSc, DACVR – Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tuffs University ### 185316###Instructor @@@ Ryan King, DVM, DACVR – Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine ### 185335###Instructor @@@ Clifford (Kip) Berry, III, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida ### 185324###Instructor @@@ Andrea Matthews, DVM, DACVR – Antech Imaging Services ### 185334###Instructor @@@ Rachel E. Pollard, DVM, PhD, DACVR – University of California, Davis ### 290107###Instructor @@@ Nathalie Rademacher, DVM, DECVDI, DACVR – LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Clinical Sciences ### 290108###Instructor
- Tuesday, 7:30 amHO20 – Orthopedic Problems in Toy Breed DogsSponsored By:
Brian S. Beale, DVM, DACVS – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists ### 177116###Instructor @@@ Caleb Hudson, DVM, MS, DACVS – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists ### 177118###Instructor @@@ Donald Hulse, DVM, DACVS, DECVS – Texas A&M University ### 177117###Instructor @@@ Stanley Kim, DVM, MS, DACVS – University of Florida ### 273547###Instructor
- Tuesday, 7:30 amHO22 – Lateral Suture Repair Using Everost OrthoZipSponsored By:
Randy Basinger, DVM, DACVS – VetSurgLLC ### 272608###Instructor
- Tuesday, 7:30 amHO23 – Introduction to Acupuncture in Companion Animals
Signe E. Beebe, DVM – Integrative Veterinary Center in Sacramento, California ### 207734###Instructor @@@ Michelle C. Schraeder, DVM, MEd, FAAVA – Mountain Veterinary Hospital ### 272877###Instructor @@@ Tsung-Yu Tsai, DVM – Integrative Veterinary Center ### 345273###Instructor
- Tuesday, 1:30 pmHO14 – Small Animal Abdominal Ultrasound for TechniciansSponsored By:
Clifford (Kip) Berry, III, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida ### 185324###Instructor @@@ Andrea Matthews, DVM, DACVR – Antech Imaging Services ### 185334###Instructor @@@ Rachel E. Pollard, DVM, PhD, DACVR – University of California, Davis ### 290107###Instructor @@@ Matthew D. Winter, DVM, DACVR – North American Veterinary Community ### 177113###Instructor
- Tuesday, 1:30 pmHO4 – Dental Radiographic Positioning for the Dog & CatSponsored By:
Barden Greenfield, DVM, DAVDC – Your Pet Dentist of Memphis (@ Memphis Veterinary Specialists) and Little Rock (@ Arkansas Veterinary Specialists) ### 177108###Instructor @@@ Curt Coffman, DVM, DAVDC – Arizona Veterinary Dental Specialists ### 263523###Instructor @@@ Paul Q. Mitchell, DVM, DAVDC – Veterinary Dental Services ### 263560###Instructor
- Wednesday, 7:30 amHO17 – Essentials of Abdominal Surgery
Donald Waldron, DVM, DACVS – WVC ### 177119###Instructor @@@ Daniel D. Smeak, DVM, DACVS – Colorado State University ### 172736###Instructor
- Wednesday, 7:30 amHO3 – Feline Extractions Made EasierSponsored By:
Barden Greenfield, DVM, DAVDC – Your Pet Dentist of Memphis (@ Memphis Veterinary Specialists) and Little Rock (@ Arkansas Veterinary Specialists) ### 177108###Instructor @@@ Curt Coffman, DVM, DAVDC – Arizona Veterinary Dental Specialists ### 263523###Instructor @@@ Paul Q. Mitchell, DVM, DAVDC – Veterinary Dental Services ### 263560###Instructor
- Wednesday, 1:30 pmHO2 – Canine Extractions Made EasierSponsored By:
Barden Greenfield, DVM, DAVDC – Your Pet Dentist of Memphis (@ Memphis Veterinary Specialists) and Little Rock (@ Arkansas Veterinary Specialists) ### 177108###Instructor @@@ Curt Coffman, DVM, DAVDC – Arizona Veterinary Dental Specialists ### 263523###Instructor @@@ Paul Q. Mitchell, DVM, DAVDC – Veterinary Dental Services ### 263560###Instructor
- Wednesday, 1:30 pmHO7 – Upper GI Endoscopy LabSponsored By:
Todd Tams, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – VCA ### 172745###Instructor @@@ Stanley Marks, BVSc, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM & Oncology), DACVN – University of California, Davis ### 172683###Instructor
- Wednesday, 1:30 pmHO8 – Feline Diagnostic & Therapeutic TechniquesSponsored By:
Susan Little, DVM, DABVP (Feline) – Bytown Cat Hospital ### 177112###Instructor @@@ Craig B. Webb, PhD, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Colorado State University ### 172759###Instructor
- Saturday, 7:30 amHO21 – Canine TTA-2 for Cranial Cruciate Ligament Repair
Industry Breakfast Seminar (9)
- Monday, 6:30 amIS1 – Infection vs Disease: Threats, Pets & Vets – What You Need to KnowSponsored By:
Leah A. Cohn, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – University of Missouri ### 172613###Primary Presenter @@@ Peter Hann, DVM – Bayer ### 203905###Moderator
- Monday, 6:30 amIS2 – Hookworms & Roundworms: A Look INSIDE & How to Get the Message OUTSponsored By:
Kara Burns, MS, MEd, LVT, VTS (Nutrition) – Academy of Veterinary Nutrition Technicians ### 172606###Primary Presenter @@@ Alicia Harris ### 319083###Moderator
- Monday, 6:30 amIS3 – Get the Scoop on Poop: Fecal Diagnostics, Details & DataSponsored By:
Michael Dryden, DVM, MS, PhD – Kansas State University ### 178334###Primary Presenter @@@ Amanda C. Glass, DVM – Idexx Laboratories, Inc. ### 200671###Moderator
- Tuesday, 6:30 amIS21 – New Innovations in Veterinary Medicine: How You Can Be the Center of Patient CareSponsored By:
Karen E. Felsted, CPA, MS, DVM, CVPM, CVA – PantheraT Veterinary Management Consulting ### 125589###Primary Presenter @@@ Susan Jones ### 298122###Moderator
- Tuesday, 6:30 amIS8 – Heartworms: Beyond the BooksSponsored By:
Stephen Jones, DVM – Lakeside Animal Hospital ### 284972###Primary Presenter @@@ Greg Campbell, DVM, PhD, DACVP – Merial, Inc (Now a Boehringer Company) ### 319090###Moderator
- Tuesday, 6:30 amIS9 – Managing Atopic Dermatitis: What Are Our Treatment Options?Sponsored By:
Wayne Rosenkrantz, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic ### 172718###Primary Presenter @@@ Alisse Mawrence, DVM – Elanco Animal Health ### 316895###Moderator
- Wednesday, 6:30 amIS14 – Fleas & Ticks: Talking It O.V.E.R with Pet OwnersSponsored By:
Beckie Mossor, RVT – 3K9 Working Dogs, NAVTA ### 195158###Primary Presenter @@@ Alicia Harris ### 319083###Moderator
- Wednesday, 6:30 amIS15 – Pain Management Strategies for a Feline Friendly PracticeSponsored By:
Ralph C. Harvey, DVM, MS, DACVAA – University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine ### 172654###Primary Presenter @@@ Daniel Edge, DVM ### 309020###Moderator
- Wednesday, 6:30 amIS16P – Simplify Your Life: Five Panelists Share Their Results from Embracing New Technologies & Approaches in this Discussion Led by Denise Tumblin, CPASponsored By:
Denise Tumblin, CPA – WTA Veterinary Consultants ### 172749###Primary Presenter @@@ Tara Adams, CVPM – LakeCross Veterinary ### 314711###Co-Presenter @@@ Brian Carlson – Old Derby Animal Hospital ### 314715###Co-Presenter @@@ Jonathan Detweiler, BS – Telford Veterinary Hospital ### 314713###Co-Presenter @@@ Sharon M. Minninger, DVM – Telford Veterinary Hospital ### 314714###Co-Presenter @@@ Donna Warren, DVM – LakeCross Veterinary ### 314712###Co-Presenter
- Monday, 6:30 amIS1 – Infection vs Disease: Threats, Pets & Vets – What You Need to Know
Industry Lunch Seminar (12)
- Monday, 12:00 pmIS20 – Advances in Renal NutritionSponsored By:
Rebecca Mullis, DVM, DACVN – Hill's Pet Nutrition ### 272671###Primary Presenter @@@ David Rosen, DVM ### 355704###Moderator
- Monday, 12:00 pmIS4P – Bartonellosis: Who's Really at Risk? The Untold Health Threats of an Emerging Infectious DiseaseSponsored By:
Edward Breitschwerdt, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – North Carolina State University ### 178335###Co-Presenter @@@ Christopher Woods, MD, MPH – Duke University ### 307080###Co-Presenter @@@ Peter Hann, DVM – Bayer ### 203905###Moderator
- Monday, 12:00 pmIS5 – Feline Vaccination: We’ve Got Answers—An Interactive SessionSponsored By:
Alice Wolf, DVM, DABVP (Canine/Feline), DACVIM (SAIM) – Veterinary Information Network ### 181717###Primary Presenter @@@ Linda Grace, DVM – Merial (now part of Boehringer Ingelheim) ### 319085###Moderator
- Monday, 12:00 pmIS6 – Latest Advances in Surgical Pain Recognition & ManagementSponsored By:
Duncan Lascelles, BSc, BVSc, PhD, MRCVS, CertVA, DSAS(ST), DECVS, DACVS – North Carolina State University ### 172670###Primary Presenter @@@ Jennifer Ramirez, DVM ### 316894###Moderator
- Monday, 12:00 pmIS7P – Systemic Flea Control: A Revolutionary Change in the Management of Fleas, Pruritus & Flea Allergy DermatitisSponsored By:
Michael Dryden, DVM, MS, PhD – Kansas State University ### 178334###Co-Presenter @@@ Michael Canfield, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology South ### 181672###Co-Presenter @@@ Joyce Login, DVM ### 309019###Moderator
- Tuesday, 12:00 pmIS10P – New Rules: Managing OA without COX-InhibitionSponsored By:
Mark Epstein, DVM, DABVP (Canine & Feline), CVPP, DAAPM – TotalBond Veterinary Hospitals ### 172629###Co-Presenter @@@ Kristin Kirkby Shaw, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVS, DACVSMR – Animal Surgical Clinic of Seattle ### 270660###Co-Presenter @@@ Amber Rotenberry, DVM ### 316896###Moderator
- Tuesday, 12:00 pmIS11P – Extended Flea & Tick Control for Dogs & Cats: Benefits for Your Business & Your PatientsSponsored By:
Rob Armstrong, DVM, DVSc – Merck Animal Health ### 270327###Co-Presenter @@@ Dan Markwalder, DVM – Animal Care Clinic - Algonquin ### 270326###Co-Presenter @@@ Kathy Heaney, DVM ### 196452###Moderator
- Tuesday, 12:00 pmIS12P – Epilepsy Management: Beyond DrugsSponsored By:
Holger A. Volk, DVM, PhD, PGCAP, DECVN, FHEA, MRCVS – The Royal Veterinary College ### 270329###Co-Presenter @@@ Stephen Ettinger, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM & Cardiology), FACC, FAHA – VCA All-Care Animal Referral Center ### 172630###Co-Presenter @@@ Jason Gagne, DVM, DACVN – Purina ### 279009###Co-Presenter @@@ Emily Cross, DVM ### 196436###Moderator
- Tuesday, 12:00 pmIS13 – Next Generation Therapy for Atopic DermatitisSponsored By:
Lindsay W. McKay, DVM, DACVD – VCA Arboretum View Animal Hospital ### 265271###Primary Presenter @@@ Andrew Hillier, BVSc, MANZCVS (Canine Medicine), DACVD – Zoetis ### 284603###Moderator
- Wednesday, 12:00 pmIS17 – How Online Marketing Can Help Vet Clinics Grow Their BusinessSponsored By:
Drew Eastmead – Vertical Measures ### 204293###Primary Presenter @@@ Melissa Rash, DVM – Boehringer Ingelheim ### 319089###Moderator
- Wednesday, 12:00 pmIS18 – Ultrasonography of Canine & Feline Kidneys: Tips for Identifying Changes Associated with DiseaseSponsored By:
Michael Q. Bailey, Sr., DVM, DACVR – IDEXX ### 270330###Primary Presenter @@@ Amanda C. Glass, DVM – Idexx Laboratories, Inc. ### 200671###Moderator
- Wednesday, 12:00 pmIS19 – Navicular Syndrome & Lower Limb Lameness: A Multimodal ApproachSponsored By:
Tracy A. Turner, DVM, MS, DACVS, DACVSMR – Turner Equine Sports Medicine & Surgery ### 316147###Primary Presenter @@@ Nancy Zimmerman, DVM, DABVP – Dechra Veterinary Products ### 196525###Moderator
- Monday, 12:00 pmIS20 – Advances in Renal Nutrition
Learning Lounge (34)
- Monday, 9:30 amEL1 – Getting Found With Google AdWordsSponsored By:
Josh Weum – Google ### 295075###Co-Presenter
- Monday, 10:00 amEL24 – Reaping the Benefits of Technology & Innovation for Enhanced Veterinary CareSponsored By:
David Goodnight, DVM, MBA – LifeLearn, Inc ### 326431###Primary Presenter
- Monday, 10:30 amEL25 – Marketing 101 - Packing Your Practice with New ClientsSponsored By:
Joel Parker, DVM – Veterinary Practice Solutions (VPS) ### 290219###Primary Presenter
- Monday, 11:00 amEL2 – Confidence in Wound ClosureSponsored By:
Greg Brown, MBA – Elanco ### 284599###Primary Presenter
- Monday, 11:30 amEL3 – A Tiered Approach to Starting & Growing Rehab in Your PracticeSponsored By:
Erica Shoults, DVM – Companion Animal Health ### 284600###Co-Presenter @@@ Lisa A. Miller, DVM, CCRT – Litecure ### 172786###Co-Presenter
- Monday, 12:00 pmEL6 – Truth & Consequences: Ticks, Fleas & Other SightingsSponsored By:
Linda Kidd, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – Western University of Health Sciences ### 172662###Primary Presenter
- Monday, 12:30 pmEL5 – BGs for Your DM PatientsSponsored By:
Matthew Krecic, DVM, MS, MBA, DACVIM (SAIM) – Zoetis ### 284602###Primary Presenter
- Monday, 1:00 pmEL7 – Next Generation Therapy for Canine Atopic DermatitisSponsored By:
Andrew Hillier, BVSc, MANZCVS (Canine Medicine), DACVD – Zoetis ### 284603###Primary Presenter
- Monday, 1:30 pmEL4 – Parasite Jeopardy! Test Your KnowledgeSponsored By:
Chris Adolph, DVM, MS, DACVM (Parasitology) – Zoetis ### 172592###Primary Presenter
- Monday, 2:00 pmEL8 – Prevent Cross Contamination through Proper Cleaning ProceduresSponsored By:
Chris Quinlan – Health Technology Professional Products, Inc. ### 194783###Primary Presenter
- Monday, 2:30 pmEL9 – Prevent Nosocomial Infections through Proper Floor CareSponsored By:
Mel Forbes – Health Technology Professional Products Inc. ### 284701###Primary Presenter
- Monday, 3:00 pmEL27 – HR Management 101 - Leading Your Team to GreatnessSponsored By:
Joel Parker, DVM – Veterinary Practice Solutions (VPS) ### 290219###Primary Presenter
- Monday, 3:30 pmEL29 – Canine Heartworm Conversations with Clients: Share Your Knowledge & Protect the BondSponsored By:
Nora Grant, DVM – Ceva Animal Health ### 295076###Primary Presenter
- Monday, 4:00 pmEL31 – The Importance of Home Dental CareSponsored By:
Brook Niemiec, DVM, DAVDC, DEVDC, FAVD – Southern California Veterinary Dental Specialties & Oral Surgery ### 172695###Primary Presenter
- Monday, 4:30 pmEL32 – The Importance of Home Dental CareSponsored By:
Brook Niemiec, DVM, DAVDC, DEVDC, FAVD – Southern California Veterinary Dental Specialties & Oral Surgery ### 172695###Primary Presenter
- Tuesday, 9:30 amEL10 – The P-R-P of Platelet Rich PlasmaSponsored By:
Sherman O. Canapp, Jr., DVM, MS, CCRT, DACVS, DACVSMR – Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group ### 263519###Primary Presenter
- Tuesday, 10:00 amEL22 – Prevent Cross Contamination Through Proper Cleaning ProceduresSponsored By:
Chris Quinlan – Health Technology Professional Products, Inc. ### 194783###Primary Presenter
- Tuesday, 10:30 amEL23 – Prevent Nosocomial Infections Through Proper Floor CareSponsored By:
Mel Forbes – Health Technology Professional Products Inc. ### 284701###Primary Presenter
- Tuesday, 11:00 amEL26 – Practice Finances 101 - Put the Profit in Your PocketSponsored By:
Joel Parker, DVM – Veterinary Practice Solutions (VPS) ### 290219###Primary Presenter
- Tuesday, 11:30 amEL28 – Building Your Owner Independent PracticeSponsored By:
Joel Parker, DVM – Veterinary Practice Solutions (VPS) ### 290219###Primary Presenter
- Tuesday, 12:00 pmEL11 – It Only Takes One Missed DoseSponsored By:
Chris Adolph, DVM, MS, DACVM (Parasitology) – Zoetis ### 172592###Primary Presenter
- Tuesday, 12:30 pmEL12 – Feline Parasite ProtectionSponsored By:
Chris Adolph, DVM, MS, DACVM (Parasitology) – Zoetis ### 172592###Primary Presenter
- Tuesday, 1:00 pmEL13 – Relaying Value to Owners: Cerenia & the Surgical SuiteSponsored By:
Ralph C. Harvey, DVM, MS, DACVAA – University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine ### 172654###Primary Presenter
- Tuesday, 1:30 pmEL14 – New Perspectives on Noise Aversion: Beyond Thunder & FireworksSponsored By:
Bernadine Deann Cruz, DVM – DrCruzNPets ### 265281###Primary Presenter
- Tuesday, 2:00 pmEL15 – Urinalysis: A Critical Part of the Minimum DatabaseSponsored By:
Jennifer Ogeer, DVM, MS, MBA – IDEXX ### 306761###Primary Presenter
- Tuesday, 2:30 pmEL16 – SDMA Matters Now: There’s a More Reliable Way to Test & Assess Kidney FunctionSponsored By:
Jane Robertson, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – IDEXX ### 172717###Primary Presenter
- Tuesday, 3:00 pmEL17 – Teach Your Old Preventive Care Program New Tricks: Improving Access & Affordability for Your Clients with Managed Preventive Care PlansSponsored By:
Kyle Lieberman – IDEXX ### 306762###Primary Presenter
- Tuesday, 3:30 pmEL18 – Change the Way You Look at Your SNAP Test Results: SNAP Pro Analyzer with ProRead SoftwareSponsored By:
Cameron Wise, MBA, PMP – IDEXX ### 307050###Primary Presenter
- Tuesday, 4:00 pmEL33 – The Science Inside Your Supplement – What Powers Your Joint Health Nutraceutical?Sponsored By:
Brian S. Beale, DVM, DACVS – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists ### 177116###Primary Presenter
- Tuesday, 4:30 pmEL34 – The Science Inside Your Supplement – What Powers Your Joint Health Nutraceutical?Sponsored By:
Brian S. Beale, DVM, DACVS – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists ### 177116###Primary Presenter
- Wednesday, 9:30 amEL30 – Mission Rabies: Applied One HealthSponsored By:
Jessie Foley – Clinician's Brief ### 320173###Primary Presenter
- Wednesday, 10:00 amEL19 – Next Generation Therapy for Canine Atopic DermatitisSponsored By:
Andrew Hillier, BVSc, MANZCVS (Canine Medicine), DACVD – Zoetis ### 284603###Primary Presenter
- Wednesday, 10:30 amEL20 – New Perspectives on Noise Aversion: Beyond Thunder & FireworksSponsored By:
Sara Bennett, DVM, MS, DACVB ### 265282###Primary Presenter
- Wednesday, 11:00 amEL21 – Stop Laboring in Vain! Plug the Leaks in Your LabSponsored By:
Fritz Wood, CPA, CFP – H. F. Wood Consulting ### 172764###Primary Presenter
- Monday, 9:30 amEL1 – Getting Found With Google AdWords
Lecture (684)
- Sunday, 1:00 pmEQ1 – Equine Standing Sedation & Field Anesthesia
Lori Bidwell, DVM,DACVA – Michigan State University ### 125575###Primary Presenter @@@ Thomas Hartgrove, DVM ### 196406###Moderator
- Sunday, 1:00 pmEQ29 – Examination of the Horse Eye SESSION CANCELLED
Dennis E. Brooks (Due to illness he is unable to speak), DVM, PhD, DACVO – Brookseyes, LLC ### 125577###Primary Presenter @@@ Susan McCartney, DVM ### 196475###Moderator
- Sunday, 1:00 pmEX37 – We Live in a Global World: Global Emergent Diseases of Wildlife that Every Vet Should Know
Sonia M. Hernandez, DVM, DACZM, PhD – University of Georgia ### 265636###Primary Presenter @@@ Peter Perron, DVM – Southwest Animal Hospital ### 317415###Moderator
- Sunday, 1:00 pmFA33 – Pathogenesis of IBK (Pinkeye) in Cattle Part I: Agents
John Angelos, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM) – University of California, Davis ### 263508###Primary Presenter @@@ Gene Boomer, DVM – Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition ### 196425###Moderator
- Sunday, 1:00 pmFA45 – After the VFD: Drug Use in Sheep & Goats
Joan S. Bowen, DVM – Bowen Mobile Veterinary Practice ### 172603###Primary Presenter @@@ Jon Seeger, DVM – Zoetis ### 196499###Moderator
- Sunday, 1:00 pmPM49 – Time Management: Stop Drowning!
Amanda Donnelly, DVM, MBA – ALD Veterinary Consulting, LLC ### 242295###Primary Presenter @@@ Karl Jernstedt, DVM ### 196456###Moderator
- Sunday, 1:00 pmSA119 – Diagnosis of Hypercalcemia: A Case-based Approach
Ellen N. Behrend, VMD, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – Auburn University ### 263512###Primary Presenter @@@ Julie Ylarde, DVM, MPH – East Charleston Animal Hospital ### 196522###Moderator
- Sunday, 1:00 pmSA151 – My Top 10 Pearls for Diagnosing & Managing Esophageal Disorders in Dogs I
Stanley Marks, BVSc, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM & Oncology), DACVN – University of California, Davis ### 172683###Primary Presenter @@@ Marcia Harmelink, DVM – Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc. ### 196450###Moderator
- Sunday, 1:00 pmSA169 – The New CBC: Integrating All The Information
C. Guillermo Couto, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology & SAIM) – Couto Veterinary Consultants ### 177143###Primary Presenter @@@ John C. Davis, DVM, MS, MBA – Rio Curcharas Veterinary Clinic ### 204484###Moderator
- Sunday, 1:00 pmSA183 – Nipple or Nodule? Artifacts, Pitfalls & Pseudolesions in Small Animal Radiology
Silke Hecht, DrMedVet, DACVR, DECVDI – University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine ### 265685###Primary Presenter @@@ Walter Wethered, DVM ### 207388###Moderator
- Sunday, 1:00 pmSA211 – Infectious Disease Susceptibility: Unlocking the Code
Jonathan D. Dear, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – University of California, Davis ### 187319###Primary Presenter @@@ Richard Edling, DVM, MBA ### 196442###Moderator
- Sunday, 1:00 pmSA243 – Nutrition in Practice
Donna M. Raditic, DVM, DACVN, CVA – Nutrition and Integrative Medicine Consultants ### 172710###Primary Presenter @@@ Edward Kanara, DVM ### 206473###Moderator
- Sunday, 1:00 pmSA277 – How Pain Works, What It Does & Why You Should Care
Mark Epstein, DVM, DABVP (Canine & Feline), CVPP, DAAPM – TotalBond Veterinary Hospitals ### 172629###Primary Presenter @@@ Jennifer Stewart, DVM ### 196507###Moderator
- Sunday, 1:00 pmSA287 – What's New: Small Animal Therapeutic Updates for 2017
Kristen M. Messenger, DVM, DACVAA, DACVCP – North Carolina State University ### 194784###Primary Presenter @@@ Callie Rost, DVM – Brown Mackie College ### 300694###Moderator
- Sunday, 1:00 pmSA297 – Diagnostic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: A Guide in Rehabilitation of Soft Tissue Injuries
Debra A. Canapp, DVM, CCRT, CVA, DACVSMR – Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group ### 263518###Primary Presenter @@@ Maria Lowry, DVM ### 284690###Moderator
- Sunday, 1:00 pmSA313 – Practical Management of Canine Heartworm Disease in Animal Shelters
Brian A. DiGangi, DVM, MS, DABVP (Canine & Feline Practice, Shelter Medicine Practice) – ASPCA ### 263531###Primary Presenter @@@ Kathleen Makolinski, DVM – Feral Cat FOCUS ### 284691###Moderator
- Sunday, 1:00 pmSA49 – Updates on Chronic Feline Gingivostomatitis: The Horizon Looks Promising
Barden Greenfield, DVM, DAVDC – Your Pet Dentist of Memphis (@ Memphis Veterinary Specialists) and Little Rock (@ Arkansas Veterinary Specialists) ### 177108###Primary Presenter @@@ Tessa Kronbetter, DVM – Sunset Eastern Animal Hospital ### 318942###Moderator
- Sunday, 1:00 pmSA73 – Isoxazolines
Mona Boord, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Group ### 185003###Primary Presenter @@@ Rochen Heers, DVM – Redrock equine dentistry ### 196453###Moderator
- Sunday, 1:00 pmSA95 – Emergency Stabilization of the Dyspneic Cat
Anusha Balakrishnan, BVSc, DACVECC – Cornell University Veterinary Specialists ### 263510###Primary Presenter @@@ Terry L. Skogerboe, DVM – Consultant ### 196502###Moderator
- Sunday, 1:00 pmVT13 – Oral Anatomy, Pathology & Charting I
Benita Altier, LVT, VTS (Dentistry) – Pawsitive Dental Education ### 263507###Primary Presenter @@@ Julie Holle, RVT ### 196454###Moderator
- Sunday, 1:00 pmVT21 – Fanconi Syndrome
Rachel Poulin, RVT, VTS (SAIM) – Elevate Veterinary Technician Training and Consulting ### 263565###Primary Presenter @@@ Brynn Schmidt, RVT, VTS (Anesth) – VCA WLA ### 196495###Moderator
- Sunday, 2:00 pmEQ2 – Equine Anesthesia & Sedation: Dealing with Difficult Situations
Lori Bidwell, DVM,DACVA – Michigan State University ### 125575###Primary Presenter @@@ Thomas Hartgrove, DVM ### 196406###Moderator
- Sunday, 2:00 pmEQ30 – Ulcerative Corneal Problems of the Horse SESSION CANCELLED
Dennis E. Brooks (Due to illness he is unable to speak), DVM, PhD, DACVO – Brookseyes, LLC ### 125577###Primary Presenter @@@ Susan McCartney, DVM ### 196475###Moderator
- Sunday, 2:00 pmEX38 – What Now? Post-release Monitoring of Rehabilitated Wildlife
Sonia M. Hernandez, DVM, DACZM, PhD – University of Georgia ### 265636###Primary Presenter @@@ Peter Perron, DVM – Southwest Animal Hospital ### 317415###Moderator
- Sunday, 2:00 pmFA34 – Pathogenesis of IBK (Pinkeye) in Cattle Part II: Other Factors
John Angelos, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM) – University of California, Davis ### 263508###Primary Presenter @@@ Gene Boomer, DVM – Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition ### 196425###Moderator
- Sunday, 2:00 pmFA46 – Practical Treatment of Common Sheep & Goat Diseases
Joan S. Bowen, DVM – Bowen Mobile Veterinary Practice ### 172603###Primary Presenter @@@ Jon Seeger, DVM – Zoetis ### 196499###Moderator
- Sunday, 2:00 pmPM50 – Phone Shoppers to Great Clients
Amanda Donnelly, DVM, MBA – ALD Veterinary Consulting, LLC ### 242295###Primary Presenter @@@ Karl Jernstedt, DVM ### 196456###Moderator
- Sunday, 2:00 pmSA120 – Mitotane vs Trilostane: What’s the Evidence?
Ellen N. Behrend, VMD, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – Auburn University ### 263512###Primary Presenter @@@ Julie Ylarde, DVM, MPH – East Charleston Animal Hospital ### 196522###Moderator
- Sunday, 2:00 pmSA152 – My Top 10 Pearls for Diagnosing & Managing Esophageal Disorders in Dogs II
Stanley Marks, BVSc, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM & Oncology), DACVN – University of California, Davis ### 172683###Primary Presenter @@@ Marcia Harmelink, DVM – Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc. ### 196450###Moderator
- Sunday, 2:00 pmSA170 – Anemias: The Patient
C. Guillermo Couto, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology & SAIM) – Couto Veterinary Consultants ### 177143###Primary Presenter @@@ John C. Davis, DVM, MS, MBA – Rio Curcharas Veterinary Clinic ### 204484###Moderator
- Sunday, 2:00 pmSA184 – Emergency Radiology: Saving Lives One X-ray at a Time
Silke Hecht, DrMedVet, DACVR, DECVDI – University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine ### 265685###Primary Presenter @@@ Walter Wethered, DVM ### 207388###Moderator
- Sunday, 2:00 pmSA212 – Antibiograms MIC Interpretation
Jonathan D. Dear, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – University of California, Davis ### 187319###Primary Presenter @@@ Richard Edling, DVM, MBA ### 196442###Moderator
- Sunday, 2:00 pmSA244 – Nutrition in Practice: See Spot, Feed Spot
Donna M. Raditic, DVM, DACVN, CVA – Nutrition and Integrative Medicine Consultants ### 172710###Primary Presenter @@@ Edward Kanara, DVM ### 206473###Moderator
- Sunday, 2:00 pmSA278 – Updates in Pain Management: New Tools in the Toolbox & What’s in the Pipeline?
Mark Epstein, DVM, DABVP (Canine & Feline), CVPP, DAAPM – TotalBond Veterinary Hospitals ### 172629###Primary Presenter @@@ Jennifer Stewart, DVM ### 196507###Moderator
- Sunday, 2:00 pmSA288 – The Pharmacology of Local Anesthetic Drugs
Kristen M. Messenger, DVM, DACVAA, DACVCP – North Carolina State University ### 194784###Primary Presenter @@@ Callie Rost, DVM – Brown Mackie College ### 300694###Moderator
- Sunday, 2:00 pmSA298 – How to Incorporate Nutraceuticals into Your Practice
Debra A. Canapp, DVM, CCRT, CVA, DACVSMR – Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group ### 263518###Primary Presenter @@@ Maria Lowry, DVM ### 284690###Moderator
- Sunday, 2:00 pmSA314 – Diagnostic Dilemmas: Diagnosing Heartworm Infection in Animal Shelters
Brian A. DiGangi, DVM, MS, DABVP (Canine & Feline Practice, Shelter Medicine Practice) – ASPCA ### 263531###Primary Presenter @@@ Kathleen Makolinski, DVM – Feral Cat FOCUS ### 284691###Moderator
- Sunday, 2:00 pmSA50 – If It’s Broke or Discolored, Don’t Just Look At It, Fix It! Identifying and Treating Uncomplicated Crown Fractures as well as Discolored Teeth
Curt Coffman, DVM, DAVDC – Arizona Veterinary Dental Specialists ### 263523###Primary Presenter @@@ Tessa Kronbetter, DVM – Sunset Eastern Animal Hospital ### 318942###Moderator
- Sunday, 2:00 pmSA74 – Approach to the Patient with Pedal Disease
Mona Boord, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Group ### 185003###Primary Presenter @@@ Rochen Heers, DVM – Redrock equine dentistry ### 196453###Moderator
- Sunday, 2:00 pmSA96 – Thoracic Trauma
Anusha Balakrishnan, BVSc, DACVECC – Cornell University Veterinary Specialists ### 263510###Primary Presenter @@@ Terry L. Skogerboe, DVM – Consultant ### 196502###Moderator
- Sunday, 2:00 pmVT14 – Oral Anatomy, Pathology & Charting II
Benita Altier, LVT, VTS (Dentistry) – Pawsitive Dental Education ### 263507###Primary Presenter @@@ Julie Holle, RVT ### 196454###Moderator
- Sunday, 2:00 pmVT22 – Diabetes Mellitus: Let's Not Sugar Coat It
Rachel Poulin, RVT, VTS (SAIM) – Elevate Veterinary Technician Training and Consulting ### 263565###Primary Presenter @@@ Brynn Schmidt, RVT, VTS (Anesth) – VCA WLA ### 196495###Moderator
- Sunday, 3:00 pmEQ3 – Anesthesia & Pain Management for the Other Equids
Lori Bidwell, DVM,DACVA – Michigan State University ### 125575###Primary Presenter @@@ Thomas Hartgrove, DVM ### 196406###Moderator
- Sunday, 3:00 pmEQ31 – Nonulcerative Corneal Problems SESSION CANCELLED
Dennis E. Brooks (Due to illness he is unable to speak), DVM, PhD, DACVO – Brookseyes, LLC ### 125577###Primary Presenter @@@ Susan McCartney, DVM ### 196475###Moderator
- Sunday, 3:00 pmEX39 – Kitty Cams as a Novel Technique to Measure Hunting Activity by Pet & TNR Colony Cats
Sonia M. Hernandez, DVM, DACZM, PhD – University of Georgia ### 265636###Primary Presenter @@@ Peter Perron, DVM – Southwest Animal Hospital ### 317415###Moderator
- Sunday, 3:00 pmFA35 – Designing Better Pinkeye Vaccines: Past, Present & Future
John Angelos, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM) – University of California, Davis ### 263508###Primary Presenter @@@ Gene Boomer, DVM – Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition ### 196425###Moderator
- Sunday, 3:00 pmFA47 – Treatment & Prevention of Coccidiosis in Sheep & Goats
Joan S. Bowen, DVM – Bowen Mobile Veterinary Practice ### 172603###Primary Presenter @@@ Jon Seeger, DVM – Zoetis ### 196499###Moderator
- Sunday, 3:00 pmPM51 – Team Skills to Build Client Trust I
Amanda Donnelly, DVM, MBA – ALD Veterinary Consulting, LLC ### 242295###Primary Presenter @@@ Karl Jernstedt, DVM ### 196456###Moderator
- Sunday, 3:00 pmSA121 – I Found an Adrenal Tumor I Wasn’t Expecting: Now What?
Ellen N. Behrend, VMD, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – Auburn University ### 263512###Primary Presenter @@@ Julie Ylarde, DVM, MPH – East Charleston Animal Hospital ### 196522###Moderator
- Sunday, 3:00 pmSA153 – Pharmacologic Control of Vomiting
Todd Tams, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – VCA ### 172745###Primary Presenter @@@ Marcia Harmelink, DVM – Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc. ### 196450###Moderator
- Sunday, 3:00 pmSA171 – Anemias: The Numbers
C. Guillermo Couto, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology & SAIM) – Couto Veterinary Consultants ### 177143###Primary Presenter @@@ John C. Davis, DVM, MS, MBA – Rio Curcharas Veterinary Clinic ### 204484###Moderator
- Sunday, 3:00 pmSA185 – What Do I Need to Know about Cancer Imaging?
Silke Hecht, DrMedVet, DACVR, DECVDI – University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine ### 265685###Primary Presenter @@@ Walter Wethered, DVM ### 207388###Moderator
- Sunday, 3:00 pmSA213 – Friend or Foe? Our Bacterial Flora
Jonathan D. Dear, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – University of California, Davis ### 187319###Primary Presenter @@@ Richard Edling, DVM, MBA ### 196442###Moderator
- Sunday, 3:00 pmSA245 – Nutrition in Practice: Reaction by Canine Consumers
Donna M. Raditic, DVM, DACVN, CVA – Nutrition and Integrative Medicine Consultants ### 172710###Primary Presenter @@@ Edward Kanara, DVM ### 206473###Moderator
- Sunday, 3:00 pmSA279 – Those “Other” Pain Drugs 1: Fact/ Fiction, Updates, Practice Tips for Injectable Meds
Mark Epstein, DVM, DABVP (Canine & Feline), CVPP, DAAPM – TotalBond Veterinary Hospitals ### 172629###Primary Presenter @@@ Jennifer Stewart, DVM ### 196507###Moderator
- Sunday, 3:00 pmSA289 – An Introduction to Monoclonal Antibodies in Veterinary Medicine
Kristen M. Messenger, DVM, DACVAA, DACVCP – North Carolina State University ### 194784###Primary Presenter @@@ Callie Rost, DVM – Brown Mackie College ### 300694###Moderator
- Sunday, 3:00 pmSA299 – Rehabilitation Therapy in Orthopedic Patients: How Important Is It?
Debra A. Canapp, DVM, CCRT, CVA, DACVSMR – Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group ### 263518###Primary Presenter @@@ Maria Lowry, DVM ### 284690###Moderator
- Sunday, 3:00 pmSA315 – Compassion Fatigue in the Veterinary Profession
Brian A. DiGangi, DVM, MS, DABVP (Canine & Feline Practice, Shelter Medicine Practice) – ASPCA ### 263531###Primary Presenter @@@ Kathleen Makolinski, DVM – Feral Cat FOCUS ### 284691###Moderator
- Sunday, 3:00 pmSA51 – Noticing and Treating Malocclusions Early: When That Bite Just Ain't Right
Paul Q. Mitchell, DVM, DAVDC – Veterinary Dental Services ### 263560###Primary Presenter @@@ Tessa Kronbetter, DVM – Sunset Eastern Animal Hospital ### 318942###Moderator
- Sunday, 3:00 pmSA75 – Treatment Considerations of Patients with Pedal Disease
Mona Boord, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Group ### 185003###Primary Presenter @@@ Rochen Heers, DVM – Redrock equine dentistry ### 196453###Moderator
- Sunday, 3:00 pmSA97 – Coagulopathies in the Emergency Room
Anusha Balakrishnan, BVSc, DACVECC – Cornell University Veterinary Specialists ### 263510###Primary Presenter @@@ Terry L. Skogerboe, DVM – Consultant ### 196502###Moderator
- Sunday, 3:00 pmVT15 – Block That Pain! Dental Nerve Blocks & Anesthesia
Mary Berg, RVT, RLATG, VTS (Dentistry) – Beyond the Crown Veterinary Education ### 172599###Primary Presenter @@@ Julie Holle, RVT ### 196454###Moderator
- Sunday, 3:00 pmVT23 – Inflammatory Bowel Disease I
Rachel Poulin, RVT, VTS (SAIM) – Elevate Veterinary Technician Training and Consulting ### 263565###Primary Presenter @@@ Brynn Schmidt, RVT, VTS (Anesth) – VCA WLA ### 196495###Moderator
- Sunday, 4:00 pmEQ32 – The Uvea of the Horse SESSION CANCELLED
Dennis E. Brooks (Due to illness he is unable to speak), DVM, PhD, DACVO – Brookseyes, LLC ### 125577###Primary Presenter @@@ Susan McCartney, DVM ### 196475###Moderator
- Sunday, 4:00 pmEQ4 – Pain Management for the Aged Patient
Lori Bidwell, DVM,DACVA – Michigan State University ### 125575###Primary Presenter @@@ Thomas Hartgrove, DVM ### 196406###Moderator
- Sunday, 4:00 pmEX40 – Zoonoses of Wildlife: Why Weird Wildlife Diseases Should be on Your Radar
Sonia M. Hernandez, DVM, DACZM, PhD – University of Georgia ### 265636###Primary Presenter @@@ Peter Perron, DVM – Southwest Animal Hospital ### 317415###Moderator
- Sunday, 4:00 pmFA36 – Considerations for Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention of IBK (Pinkeye) in Problem Herds
John Angelos, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM) – University of California, Davis ### 263508###Primary Presenter @@@ Gene Boomer, DVM – Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition ### 196425###Moderator
- Sunday, 4:00 pmFA48 – On the Farm Sample Collection & Field Necropsy
Joan S. Bowen, DVM – Bowen Mobile Veterinary Practice ### 172603###Primary Presenter @@@ Jon Seeger, DVM – Zoetis ### 196499###Moderator
- Sunday, 4:00 pmPM52 – Team Skills to Build Client Trust II
Amanda Donnelly, DVM, MBA – ALD Veterinary Consulting, LLC ### 242295###Primary Presenter @@@ Karl Jernstedt, DVM ### 196456###Moderator
- Sunday, 4:00 pmSA122 – Diagnosis of Canine Hypothyroidism: A Case-based Approach
Ellen N. Behrend, VMD, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – Auburn University ### 263512###Primary Presenter @@@ Julie Ylarde, DVM, MPH – East Charleston Animal Hospital ### 196522###Moderator
- Sunday, 4:00 pmSA154 – Gastric Retention Disorders: Obstruction & Hypomotility
Todd Tams, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – VCA ### 172745###Primary Presenter @@@ Marcia Harmelink, DVM – Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc. ### 196450###Moderator
- Sunday, 4:00 pmSA172 – Anemias: The Cells
C. Guillermo Couto, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology & SAIM) – Couto Veterinary Consultants ### 177143###Primary Presenter @@@ John C. Davis, DVM, MS, MBA – Rio Curcharas Veterinary Clinic ### 204484###Moderator
- Sunday, 4:00 pmSA186 – OCD, Cruciate & Company: Imaging of the Lame Dog
Silke Hecht, DrMedVet, DACVR, DECVDI – University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine ### 265685###Primary Presenter @@@ Walter Wethered, DVM ### 207388###Moderator
- Sunday, 4:00 pmSA214 – A Deep Look into Deep Mycoses
Jonathan D. Dear, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – University of California, Davis ### 187319###Primary Presenter @@@ Richard Edling, DVM, MBA ### 196442###Moderator
- Sunday, 4:00 pmSA246 – Nutrition in Practice: Canine Cancer Conundrum
Donna M. Raditic, DVM, DACVN, CVA – Nutrition and Integrative Medicine Consultants ### 172710###Primary Presenter @@@ Edward Kanara, DVM ### 206473###Moderator
- Sunday, 4:00 pmSA280 – Those “Other” Pain Drugs 2: Fact/Fiction, Updates, Practice Tips for Oral Meds
Mark Epstein, DVM, DABVP (Canine & Feline), CVPP, DAAPM – TotalBond Veterinary Hospitals ### 172629###Primary Presenter @@@ Jennifer Stewart, DVM ### 196507###Moderator
- Sunday, 4:00 pmSA290 – The Many Uses of Alfaxalone in Small Animal Practice
Kristen M. Messenger, DVM, DACVAA, DACVCP – North Carolina State University ### 194784###Primary Presenter @@@ Callie Rost, DVM – Brown Mackie College ### 300694###Moderator
- Sunday, 4:00 pmSA300 – Orthopedic Devices: Slings, Braces, Orthotics, Prosthetics
Debra A. Canapp, DVM, CCRT, CVA, DACVSMR – Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group ### 263518###Primary Presenter @@@ Maria Lowry, DVM ### 284690###Moderator
- Sunday, 4:00 pmSA316 – Diagnosing the Doctor, Healing the Healer
Brian A. DiGangi, DVM, MS, DABVP (Canine & Feline Practice, Shelter Medicine Practice) – ASPCA ### 263531###Primary Presenter @@@ Kathleen Makolinski, DVM – Feral Cat FOCUS ### 284691###Moderator
- Sunday, 4:00 pmSA52P – Putting Together A Usable Dental X-ray System
Curt Coffman, DVM, DAVDC – Arizona Veterinary Dental Specialists ### 263523###Co-Presenter @@@ Paul Q. Mitchell, DVM, DAVDC – Veterinary Dental Services ### 263560###Co-Presenter @@@ Tessa Kronbetter, DVM – Sunset Eastern Animal Hospital ### 318942###Moderator
- Sunday, 4:00 pmSA76 – Surgical Laser in Veterinary Dermatology: A Case Discussion
Mona Boord, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Group ### 185003###Primary Presenter @@@ Rochen Heers, DVM – Redrock equine dentistry ### 196453###Moderator
- Sunday, 4:00 pmSA98 – Practical Acid-base Analysis in the ER & ICU
Anusha Balakrishnan, BVSc, DACVECC – Cornell University Veterinary Specialists ### 263510###Primary Presenter @@@ Terry L. Skogerboe, DVM – Consultant ### 196502###Moderator
- Sunday, 4:00 pmVT16 – Beyond the Crown: Tips & Tricks for Great Dental X-rays
Mary Berg, RVT, RLATG, VTS (Dentistry) – Beyond the Crown Veterinary Education ### 172599###Primary Presenter @@@ Julie Holle, RVT ### 196454###Moderator
- Sunday, 4:00 pmVT24 – Inflammatory Bowel Disease II
Rachel Poulin, RVT, VTS (SAIM) – Elevate Veterinary Technician Training and Consulting ### 263565###Primary Presenter @@@ Brynn Schmidt, RVT, VTS (Anesth) – VCA WLA ### 196495###Moderator
- Monday, 8:00 amEQ13 – Newer Findings in Equine Gastroenterology
Tom Divers, DVM, DACVIM, DACVECC – Cornell University ### 263532###Primary Presenter @@@ Susan McCartney, DVM ### 196475###Moderator
- Monday, 8:00 amEX25 – Basic Reptile Anatomy
Douglas Mader, MS, DVM, DAVBP (C/F, R/A), DECZM (Herpetology) – Marathon Veterinary Hospital ### 125596###Primary Presenter @@@ Robert Mason, DVM, MS – Retired ### 284694###Moderator
- Monday, 8:00 amFA1 – Effective Communication with Cattle I
Lynn Locatelli, DVM – Cattlexpressions ### 263553###Primary Presenter @@@ Gene Boomer, DVM – Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition ### 196425###Moderator
- Monday, 8:00 amFA5 – Antibiotic Selection & Use: Making the Most of the Opportunities Our Selections Afford
Dee Griffin, DVM, MS – Texas A&M University ### 263541###Primary Presenter @@@ William Swafford, DVM ### 196508###Moderator
- Monday, 8:00 amPM17 – Performance Evals: Do Them Right!
Sandy Walsh, RVT, CVPM – PetOps, LLC ### 172757###Primary Presenter @@@ Sharon Burns, RVT, LVT ### 196427###Moderator
- Monday, 8:00 amPM53 – Staying Happy at Work
Kimberly Pope-Robinson, DVM, CCFP – 1 Life Connected Consulting ### 196486###Primary Presenter @@@ Edward Holton, DVM ### 196455###Moderator
- Monday, 8:00 amSA155 – H2-Receptor Antagonists & Proton Pump Inhibitors: When to Use & Which Ones
Nolie Parnell, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Purdue University ### 284486###Primary Presenter @@@ John Koch, DVM ### 196460###Moderator
- Monday, 8:00 amSA187 – The Role of Radiography in Cardiac Disease
James Sutherland-Smith, BVSc, DACVR – Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tuffs University ### 185316###Primary Presenter @@@ Predrag Pecic, DVM ### 196483###Moderator
- Monday, 8:00 amSA219 – Chinese Herbs for Acupuncturists I
Signe E. Beebe, DVM – Integrative Veterinary Center in Sacramento, California ### 207734###Primary Presenter @@@ Karl Jernstedt, DVM ### 196456###Moderator
- Monday, 8:00 amSA239 – Secrets of the Neurologic Examination I
Sarah Moore, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) – The Ohio State University ### 172693###Primary Presenter @@@ Ajay Srivastava, DVM, PhD – Vetsplus Inc ### 198643###Moderator
- Monday, 8:00 amSA247 – Nutrition in Practice: Feline Friendly Nutrition
Donna M. Raditic, DVM, DACVN, CVA – Nutrition and Integrative Medicine Consultants ### 172710###Primary Presenter @@@ Tad B. Coles, DVM – Compassion Fatigue Coach / Medical Writer ### 314576###Moderator
- Monday, 8:00 amSA295 – Judicious Antibiotic Use for Acute Hemorrhagic Diarrhea Syndrome
Julio Lopez, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Studio City Animal Hospital ### 204028###Primary Presenter @@@ Marcia Harmelink, DVM – Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc. ### 196450###Moderator
- Monday, 8:00 amSA307 – Feline Pyothorax: Re-evaluating the Dogma
Alex Lynch, BVSc (Hons), DACVECC – University of Florida ### 263554###Primary Presenter @@@ David King, DVM, CVA – Simmons & Associates Southcentral ### 196459###Moderator
- Monday, 8:00 amSA325 – PRP: Evidence Based Medicine
Sherman O. Canapp, Jr., DVM, MS, CCRT, DACVS, DACVSMR – Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group ### 263519###Primary Presenter @@@ Jennifer Stewart, DVM ### 196507###Moderator
- Monday, 8:00 amSA377 – Didn't We Get Rid of Rabies?!
Jenifer Chatfield, DVM, DACZM – 4J Conservation Center ### 125580###Primary Presenter @@@ Mary Ann Vande Linde, DVM – Vande Linde & Associates, LLC ### 172754###Moderator
- Monday, 8:00 amSA53P – Reading Feline X-ray Images & How to Interpret Them
Curt Coffman, DVM, DAVDC – Arizona Veterinary Dental Specialists ### 263523###Co-Presenter @@@ Paul Q. Mitchell, DVM, DAVDC – Veterinary Dental Services ### 263560###Co-Presenter @@@ Christina Barbier, DVM – Christina Barbier , PC ### 196417###Moderator
- Monday, 8:00 amSA7 – Exam Room Behavioral Counseling: Preventing Relinquishment & Saving Lives
Amy L. Pike, DVM, DACVB – Veterinary Referral Center of NoVa ### 265950###Primary Presenter @@@ Ronald Anderson, DVM,MPH – Retired ### 196414###Moderator
- Monday, 8:00 amSA99 – Stabilization of the Septic Shock Patient
Anusha Balakrishnan, BVSc, DACVECC – Cornell University Veterinary Specialists ### 263510###Primary Presenter @@@ Terry L. Skogerboe, DVM – Consultant ### 196502###Moderator
- Monday, 8:00 amSP3AP – Land the Job of Your Dreams! Resume & Interview Tips-n-TricksSponsored By:
Julie Legred, CVT – NAVTA ### 172777###Co-Presenter @@@ Heather Prendergast, RVT, CVPM – Synergie Consulting ### 172707###Co-Presenter
- Monday, 8:00 amVT17 – Evidence-based CPR: The RECOVER Guidelines
Kenichiro Yagi, BS, RVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM) – Adobe Animal Hospital ### 172766###Primary Presenter @@@ Alice Murtas, LVT ### 293327###Moderator
- Monday, 9:00 amEQ14 – Immune Mediated Diseases of the Horse
Tom Divers, DVM, DACVIM, DACVECC – Cornell University ### 263532###Primary Presenter @@@ Susan McCartney, DVM ### 196475###Moderator
- Monday, 9:00 amEX26 – Understanding the Renal Portal System & the Ventral Abdominal Vein
Douglas Mader, MS, DVM, DAVBP (C/F, R/A), DECZM (Herpetology) – Marathon Veterinary Hospital ### 125596###Primary Presenter @@@ Robert Mason, DVM, MS – Retired ### 284694###Moderator
- Monday, 9:00 amFA2 – Effective Communication with Cattle II
Lynn Locatelli, DVM – Cattlexpressions ### 263553###Primary Presenter @@@ Gene Boomer, DVM – Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition ### 196425###Moderator
- Monday, 9:00 amFA6 – Drug Delivery: Two New Topic Areas Every Veterinarian Needs to Grow Their Knowledge Base
Dee Griffin, DVM, MS – Texas A&M University ### 263541###Primary Presenter @@@ William Swafford, DVM ### 196508###Moderator
- Monday, 9:00 amPM18 – Employee Training: Use the Phases!
Sandy Walsh, RVT, CVPM – PetOps, LLC ### 172757###Primary Presenter @@@ Sharon Burns, RVT, LVT ### 196427###Moderator
- Monday, 9:00 amPM54 – Managing Emotions with Client Conversations
Kimberly Pope-Robinson, DVM, CCFP – 1 Life Connected Consulting ### 196486###Primary Presenter @@@ Edward Holton, DVM ### 196455###Moderator
- Monday, 9:00 amSA100 – Managing the Sick, Unstable IMHA Patient
Anusha Balakrishnan, BVSc, DACVECC – Cornell University Veterinary Specialists ### 263510###Primary Presenter @@@ Terry L. Skogerboe, DVM – Consultant ### 196502###Moderator
- Monday, 9:00 amSA159 – Clinical Management of Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency in Dogs & Cats
Nolie Parnell, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Purdue University ### 284486###Primary Presenter @@@ John Koch, DVM ### 196460###Moderator
- Monday, 9:00 amSA188 – Getting Started with Ultrasound: Scanning Tips, Applied Physics & Artifacts
James Sutherland-Smith, BVSc, DACVR – Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tuffs University ### 185316###Primary Presenter @@@ Predrag Pecic, DVM ### 196483###Moderator
- Monday, 9:00 amSA220 – Chinese Herbs for Acupuncturists II
Signe E. Beebe, DVM – Integrative Veterinary Center in Sacramento, California ### 207734###Primary Presenter @@@ Karl Jernstedt, DVM ### 196456###Moderator
- Monday, 9:00 amSA240 – Secrets of the Neurologic Examination II
Sarah Moore, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) – The Ohio State University ### 172693###Primary Presenter @@@ Ajay Srivastava, DVM, PhD – Vetsplus Inc ### 198643###Moderator
- Monday, 9:00 amSA248 – Nutrition in Practice: Thinking Outside the Litterbox I
Donna M. Raditic, DVM, DACVN, CVA – Nutrition and Integrative Medicine Consultants ### 172710###Primary Presenter @@@ Tad B. Coles, DVM – Compassion Fatigue Coach / Medical Writer ### 314576###Moderator
- Monday, 9:00 amSA296 – Judicious Antibiotic Use for Urinary Tract Infections
Julio Lopez, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Studio City Animal Hospital ### 204028###Primary Presenter @@@ Marcia Harmelink, DVM – Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc. ### 196450###Moderator
- Monday, 9:00 amSA308 – The Snotty Nosed Cat: Is There Ever Any Hope?
Alex Lynch, BVSc (Hons), DACVECC – University of Florida ### 263554###Primary Presenter @@@ David King, DVM, CVA – Simmons & Associates Southcentral ### 196459###Moderator
- Monday, 9:00 amSA326 – Stem Cells: Evidence Based Medicine
Sherman O. Canapp, Jr., DVM, MS, CCRT, DACVS, DACVSMR – Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group ### 263519###Primary Presenter @@@ Jennifer Stewart, DVM ### 196507###Moderator
- Monday, 9:00 amSA378 – Influenzas & the Practitioner
Jenifer Chatfield, DVM, DACZM – 4J Conservation Center ### 125580###Primary Presenter @@@ Mary Ann Vande Linde, DVM – Vande Linde & Associates, LLC ### 172754###Moderator
- Monday, 9:00 amSA54P – Reading Canine X-ray Images & How to Interpret Them
Barden Greenfield, DVM, DAVDC – Your Pet Dentist of Memphis (@ Memphis Veterinary Specialists) and Little Rock (@ Arkansas Veterinary Specialists) ### 177108###Co-Presenter @@@ Curt Coffman, DVM, DAVDC – Arizona Veterinary Dental Specialists ### 263523###Co-Presenter @@@ Christina Barbier, DVM – Christina Barbier , PC ### 196417###Moderator
- Monday, 9:00 amSA8 – Fear Free(SM) Veterinary Visits: Making It a Reality
Amy L. Pike, DVM, DACVB – Veterinary Referral Center of NoVa ### 265950###Primary Presenter @@@ Ronald Anderson, DVM,MPH – Retired ### 196414###Moderator
- Monday, 9:00 amSP3BP – State of the Profession: Veterinary Nursing TodaySponsored By:
Julie Legred, CVT – NAVTA ### 172777###Co-Presenter @@@ Heather Prendergast, RVT, CVPM – Synergie Consulting ### 172707###Co-Presenter
- Monday, 9:00 amVT18 – Shock Has Two Faces: The Keys to Perfusion
Kenichiro Yagi, BS, RVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM) – Adobe Animal Hospital ### 172766###Primary Presenter @@@ Alice Murtas, LVT ### 293327###Moderator
- Monday, 10:00 amEQ15 – Equine Medicine News Hour
Tom Divers, DVM, DACVIM, DACVECC – Cornell University ### 263532###Primary Presenter @@@ Susan McCartney, DVM ### 196475###Moderator
- Monday, 10:00 amEX27 – Why Won't My Reptile Eat?
Douglas Mader, MS, DVM, DAVBP (C/F, R/A), DECZM (Herpetology) – Marathon Veterinary Hospital ### 125596###Primary Presenter @@@ Robert Mason, DVM, MS – Retired ### 284694###Moderator
- Monday, 10:00 amFA3 – Utilization of Low Stress Cattle Handling Techniques During Mineral Imbalance Investigation
Lynn Locatelli, DVM – Cattlexpressions ### 263553###Primary Presenter @@@ Gene Boomer, DVM – Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition ### 196425###Moderator
- Monday, 10:00 amFA7 – Determining the Value of Your Consulting Recommendations
Dee Griffin, DVM, MS – Texas A&M University ### 263541###Primary Presenter @@@ William Swafford, DVM ### 196508###Moderator
- Monday, 10:00 amPM19 – Team Images: Are Your Clients Seeing What You Want Them to See?
Sandy Walsh, RVT, CVPM – PetOps, LLC ### 172757###Primary Presenter @@@ Sharon Burns, RVT, LVT ### 196427###Moderator
- Monday, 10:00 amPM55 – Compassion Fatigue in Vet Med I
Kimberly Pope-Robinson, DVM, CCFP – 1 Life Connected Consulting ### 196486###Primary Presenter @@@ Edward Holton, DVM ### 196455###Moderator
- Monday, 10:00 amSA123 – Diagnosis of Canine Hyperadrenocorticism: A Case-based Approach
Ellen N. Behrend, VMD, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – Auburn University ### 263512###Primary Presenter @@@ Terry L. Skogerboe, DVM – Consultant ### 196502###Moderator
- Monday, 10:00 amSA160 – What Diet Should I Choose? Navigating the Complexities of GI Nutrition
Nolie Parnell, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Purdue University ### 284486###Primary Presenter @@@ John Koch, DVM ### 196460###Moderator
- Monday, 10:00 amSA189 – Introduction to Ultrasound of the Liver in Small Animals
James Sutherland-Smith, BVSc, DACVR – Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tuffs University ### 185316###Primary Presenter @@@ Predrag Pecic, DVM ### 196483###Moderator
- Monday, 10:00 amSA221 – Pain Management in the Dog & Cat I
Signe E. Beebe, DVM – Integrative Veterinary Center in Sacramento, California ### 207734###Primary Presenter @@@ Karl Jernstedt, DVM ### 196456###Moderator
- Monday, 10:00 amSA241 – Managing Lumbosacral Disease: Tips & Tricks for Medical Success
Sarah Moore, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) – The Ohio State University ### 172693###Primary Presenter @@@ Ajay Srivastava, DVM, PhD – Vetsplus Inc ### 198643###Moderator
- Monday, 10:00 amSA249 – Nutrition in Practice: Thinking Outside the Litterbox II
Donna M. Raditic, DVM, DACVN, CVA – Nutrition and Integrative Medicine Consultants ### 172710###Primary Presenter @@@ Tad B. Coles, DVM – Compassion Fatigue Coach / Medical Writer ### 314576###Moderator
- Monday, 10:00 amSA281 – Local Anesthesia: Why & How to Get Started
Mark Epstein, DVM, DABVP (Canine & Feline), CVPP, DAAPM – TotalBond Veterinary Hospitals ### 172629###Primary Presenter @@@ Marcia Harmelink, DVM – Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc. ### 196450###Moderator
- Monday, 10:00 amSA309 – Bedside Tests for the Short of Breath Cat: Get the Diagnosis in Your Hospital
Alex Lynch, BVSc (Hons), DACVECC – University of Florida ### 263554###Primary Presenter @@@ David King, DVM, CVA – Simmons & Associates Southcentral ### 196459###Moderator
- Monday, 10:00 amSA327 – How to Incorporate Regenerative Medicine into Your Practice
Sherman O. Canapp, Jr., DVM, MS, CCRT, DACVS, DACVSMR – Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group ### 263519###Primary Presenter @@@ Jennifer Stewart, DVM ### 196507###Moderator
- Monday, 10:00 amSA379 – Leptospirosis
Jenifer Chatfield, DVM, DACZM – 4J Conservation Center ### 125580###Primary Presenter @@@ Mary Ann Vande Linde, DVM – Vande Linde & Associates, LLC ### 172754###Moderator
- Monday, 10:00 amSA55 – Are You Really On Board? Encouragements to Change Your Attitude About Dentistry
Barden Greenfield, DVM, DAVDC – Your Pet Dentist of Memphis (@ Memphis Veterinary Specialists) and Little Rock (@ Arkansas Veterinary Specialists) ### 177108###Primary Presenter @@@ Christina Barbier, DVM – Christina Barbier , PC ### 196417###Moderator
- Monday, 10:00 amSA9 – Out of Sight, in the Back, and Fear Free(SM)
Ellen Lindell, DVM, DACVB – Veterinary Behavior Consultations PC ### 265691###Primary Presenter @@@ Ronald Anderson, DVM,MPH – Retired ### 196414###Moderator
- Monday, 10:00 amSP3C – Wellness for Us ISponsored By:
Linda Markland, RVT – Nationwide Insurance ### 172798###Primary Presenter
- Monday, 10:00 amVT19 – Shock Has Two Faces: RBCs & Anemia
Kenichiro Yagi, BS, RVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM) – Adobe Animal Hospital ### 172766###Primary Presenter @@@ Alice Murtas, LVT ### 293327###Moderator
- Monday, 11:00 amEQ16 – Equine Neurologic Emergencies
Tom Divers, DVM, DACVIM, DACVECC – Cornell University ### 263532###Primary Presenter @@@ Susan McCartney, DVM ### 196475###Moderator
- Monday, 11:00 amEX28 – Therapeutic Techniques in Reptile Patients
Douglas Mader, MS, DVM, DAVBP (C/F, R/A), DECZM (Herpetology) – Marathon Veterinary Hospital ### 125596###Primary Presenter @@@ Robert Mason, DVM, MS – Retired ### 284694###Moderator
- Monday, 11:00 amFA4 – Traffic Circles for Cattle. . .Is there an Easier Way?
Lynn Locatelli, DVM – Cattlexpressions ### 263553###Primary Presenter @@@ Gene Boomer, DVM – Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition ### 196425###Moderator
- Monday, 11:00 amFA8 – Heat Stress: Impact & Management in Beef Cattle
Dee Griffin, DVM, MS – Texas A&M University ### 263541###Primary Presenter @@@ William Swafford, DVM ### 196508###Moderator
- Monday, 11:00 amPM20 – Preparing & Presenting Treatment Plans
Sandy Walsh, RVT, CVPM – PetOps, LLC ### 172757###Primary Presenter @@@ Sharon Burns, RVT, LVT ### 196427###Moderator
- Monday, 11:00 amPM56 – Compassion Fatigue in Vet Med II
Kimberly Pope-Robinson, DVM, CCFP – 1 Life Connected Consulting ### 196486###Primary Presenter @@@ Edward Holton, DVM ### 196455###Moderator
- Monday, 11:00 amSA10 – Welcome Puppy: Fitting Behavior into Initial Puppy Appointments
Ellen Lindell, DVM, DACVB – Veterinary Behavior Consultations PC ### 265691###Primary Presenter @@@ Ronald Anderson, DVM,MPH – Retired ### 196414###Moderator
- Monday, 11:00 amSA124 – Update on Canine Hypoadrenocorticism: Presentation, Diagnosis & Treatment
Ellen N. Behrend, VMD, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – Auburn University ### 263512###Primary Presenter @@@ Terry L. Skogerboe, DVM – Consultant ### 196502###Moderator
- Monday, 11:00 amSA156 – A Roadmap to Diagnosing & Managing Chronic Diarrhea in Dogs
Stanley Marks, BVSc, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM & Oncology), DACVN – University of California, Davis ### 172683###Primary Presenter @@@ John Koch, DVM ### 196460###Moderator
- Monday, 11:00 amSA190 – Introduction to Ultrasound of the Urinary Tract in Small Animals
James Sutherland-Smith, BVSc, DACVR – Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tuffs University ### 185316###Primary Presenter @@@ Predrag Pecic, DVM ### 196483###Moderator
- Monday, 11:00 amSA222 – Pain Management in the Dog & Cat II
Signe E. Beebe, DVM – Integrative Veterinary Center in Sacramento, California ### 207734###Primary Presenter @@@ Karl Jernstedt, DVM ### 196456###Moderator
- Monday, 11:00 amSA242 – Treatment of Chronic Intervertebral Disc Disease: How Does It Differ from the Acute Scenario?
Sarah Moore, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) – The Ohio State University ### 172693###Primary Presenter @@@ Ajay Srivastava, DVM, PhD – Vetsplus Inc ### 198643###Moderator
- Monday, 11:00 amSA250 – Nutrition in Practice: Supplement Your Practice
Donna M. Raditic, DVM, DACVN, CVA – Nutrition and Integrative Medicine Consultants ### 172710###Primary Presenter @@@ Tad B. Coles, DVM – Compassion Fatigue Coach / Medical Writer ### 314576###Moderator
- Monday, 11:00 amSA282 – Focus on Felines: Acute & Chronic Pain Management in the Cat
Mark Epstein, DVM, DABVP (Canine & Feline), CVPP, DAAPM – TotalBond Veterinary Hospitals ### 172629###Primary Presenter @@@ Marcia Harmelink, DVM – Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc. ### 196450###Moderator
- Monday, 11:00 amSA310 – Tracheal Collapse: Is Surgery Right for Your Patient?
Alex Lynch, BVSc (Hons), DACVECC – University of Florida ### 263554###Primary Presenter @@@ David King, DVM, CVA – Simmons & Associates Southcentral ### 196459###Moderator
- Monday, 11:00 amSA328 – Intra-articular Injections & Needle Scope Technology
Sherman O. Canapp, Jr., DVM, MS, CCRT, DACVS, DACVSMR – Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group ### 263519###Primary Presenter @@@ Jennifer Stewart, DVM ### 196507###Moderator
- Monday, 11:00 amSA380 – Toxoplasmosis
Jenifer Chatfield, DVM, DACZM – 4J Conservation Center ### 125580###Primary Presenter @@@ Mary Ann Vande Linde, DVM – Vande Linde & Associates, LLC ### 172754###Moderator
- Monday, 11:00 amSA56 – Rallying the Troops: How Your Team Members Can Encourage YOU to be a Better Dentist
Curt Coffman, DVM, DAVDC – Arizona Veterinary Dental Specialists ### 263523###Primary Presenter @@@ Christina Barbier, DVM – Christina Barbier , PC ### 196417###Moderator
- Monday, 11:00 amSP3D – Wellness for Us IISponsored By:
Linda Markland, RVT – Nationwide Insurance ### 172798###Primary Presenter
- Monday, 11:00 amVT20P – Why You Should Take the Owners to "the Back" With Their Pets: An Open Hospital
Heather Prendergast, RVT, CVPM – Synergie Consulting ### 172707###Co-Presenter @@@ Kenichiro Yagi, BS, RVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM) – Adobe Animal Hospital ### 172766###Co-Presenter @@@ Alice Murtas, LVT ### 293327###Moderator
- Monday, 2:00 pmEQ41 – Complicated Wounds without Synovial Involvement
Marc Kinsley, DVM, MS, DACVS-LA – Michigan State University ### 263549###Primary Presenter @@@ Edward Kanara, DVM ### 206473###Moderator
- Monday, 2:00 pmEQ9 – Equine Metabolic Syndrome: What We Know & Don’t Know
Anne Wooldridge, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM) – Auburn University ### 263582###Primary Presenter @@@ Thomas Hartgrove, DVM ### 196406###Moderator
- Monday, 2:00 pmEX33 – Monkey Business! How to Add Primates to Your Practice
Geoffrey Pye, BVSc, MSc, DACZM – Disney’s Animal Kingdom ### 263566###Primary Presenter @@@ Robert Mason, DVM, MS – Retired ### 284694###Moderator
- Monday, 2:00 pmFA41 – Dystocias & Prolapses in Ruminants
David Van Metre, DVM, DACVIM (LAIM) – Colorado State University ### 263578###Primary Presenter @@@ Cindy S. Backus, MS DVM PhD – Countryside Veterinary Services, Louisville, Tennessee ### 196415###Moderator
- Monday, 2:00 pmFA49 – Teat Surgeries
Pierre-Yves Mulon, DVM, DACVS-LA – University of Tennessee ### 263561###Primary Presenter @@@ Jerry Woodruff, DVM ### 196521###Moderator
- Monday, 2:00 pmPM35 – Preventing Partnership Issues
Trey Cutler, JD, Esq. – The Cutler Law Firm ### 263527###Primary Presenter @@@ Sharon Burns, RVT, LVT ### 196427###Moderator
- Monday, 2:00 pmPM57 – Associate Doctors: Perform Your Self-assessment
Louise S. Dunn – Snowgoose Veterinary Management Consulting ### 207389###Primary Presenter @@@ Edward Holton, DVM ### 196455###Moderator
- Monday, 2:00 pmSA1 – Our Big Goal: Reducing Fear, Pain & Stress
Ralph C. Harvey, DVM, MS, DACVAA – University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine ### 172654###Primary Presenter @@@ John C. Davis, DVM, MS, MBA – Rio Curcharas Veterinary Clinic ### 204484###Moderator
- Monday, 2:00 pmSA11 – Red Herrings & Zebras: The Art of Behavioral History Taking
Ellen Lindell, DVM, DACVB – Veterinary Behavior Consultations PC ### 265691###Primary Presenter @@@ Callie Rost, DVM – Brown Mackie College ### 300694###Moderator
- Monday, 2:00 pmSA157 – Demystifying Bacterial-associated Diarrhea in Dogs
Stanley Marks, BVSc, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM & Oncology), DACVN – University of California, Davis ### 172683###Primary Presenter @@@ John Koch, DVM ### 196460###Moderator
- Monday, 2:00 pmSA173 – Leukocytes: Do Normal Numbers Mean Normal Patients?
C. Guillermo Couto, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology & SAIM) – Couto Veterinary Consultants ### 177143###Primary Presenter @@@ Walter Wethered, DVM ### 207388###Moderator
- Monday, 2:00 pmSA191 – Diagnostic Imaging: Exceptions to the Rule
Ryan King, DVM, DACVR – Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine ### 185335###Primary Presenter @@@ Predrag Pecic, DVM ### 196483###Moderator
- Monday, 2:00 pmSA223 – Basic Neurophysiology of Pain & Acupuncture
Michelle C. Schraeder, DVM, MEd, FAAVA – Mountain Veterinary Hospital ### 272877###Primary Presenter @@@ Jaime Anderson, MS, DVM, PhD, DACVM, DACVPM – U.S. Army ### 196412###Moderator
- Monday, 2:00 pmSA261 – Ophthalmic Examination Tips for the Practitioner
Paul Miller, DVM, DACVO – University of Wisconsin - Madison ### 263559###Primary Presenter @@@ Tad B. Coles, DVM – Compassion Fatigue Coach / Medical Writer ### 314576###Moderator
- Monday, 2:00 pmSA31 – The ABCs of ECGs I
Etienne Cote, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM & Cardiology) – University of Prince Edward Island ### 172616###Primary Presenter @@@ Richard Edling, DVM, MBA ### 196442###Moderator
- Monday, 2:00 pmSA311 – Chylothorax
Alex Lynch, BVSc (Hons), DACVECC – University of Florida ### 263554###Primary Presenter @@@ David King, DVM, CVA – Simmons & Associates Southcentral ### 196459###Moderator
- Monday, 2:00 pmSA57 – Developing a Usable System to Showcase Your Dental Practice & Your Team!
Paul Q. Mitchell, DVM, DAVDC – Veterinary Dental Services ### 263560###Primary Presenter @@@ Christina Barbier, DVM – Christina Barbier , PC ### 196417###Moderator
- Monday, 2:00 pmVT53 – Client Education for Rehabilitation Patients
Wendy Davies, CVT, CCRA – University of Florida Small Animal Hospital ### 263528###Primary Presenter @@@ Alice Murtas, LVT ### 293327###Moderator
- Monday, 2:00 pmVT65 – Orthopedic Bandaging for Technicians
Karen Ellis, LVT, VTS (Surgery) – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists ### 263536###Primary Presenter @@@ Elizabeth Barclay, AAS, LVT – Fort Hood Veterinary Center FYGVE Program ### 196418###Moderator
- Monday, 3:00 pmEQ10 – Update on Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction
Anne Wooldridge, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM) – Auburn University ### 263582###Primary Presenter @@@ Thomas Hartgrove, DVM ### 196406###Moderator
- Monday, 3:00 pmEQ42 – Complicated Wounds with Synovial Involvement
Marc Kinsley, DVM, MS, DACVS-LA – Michigan State University ### 263549###Primary Presenter @@@ Edward Kanara, DVM ### 206473###Moderator
- Monday, 3:00 pmEX34 – Exotic Animal Surgery: How to Cut to Success
Geoffrey Pye, BVSc, MSc, DACZM – Disney’s Animal Kingdom ### 263566###Primary Presenter @@@ Robert Mason, DVM, MS – Retired ### 284694###Moderator
- Monday, 3:00 pmFA42 – Metabolic Diseases of Small Ruminants
David Van Metre, DVM, DACVIM (LAIM) – Colorado State University ### 263578###Primary Presenter @@@ Cindy S. Backus, MS DVM PhD – Countryside Veterinary Services, Louisville, Tennessee ### 196415###Moderator
- Monday, 3:00 pmFA50 – Fracture Management in the Bovine
Pierre-Yves Mulon, DVM, DACVS-LA – University of Tennessee ### 263561###Primary Presenter @@@ Jerry Woodruff, DVM ### 196521###Moderator
- Monday, 3:00 pmPM36 – Updates for Your Co-owner Agreement
Trey Cutler, JD, Esq. – The Cutler Law Firm ### 263527###Primary Presenter @@@ Sharon Burns, RVT, LVT ### 196427###Moderator
- Monday, 3:00 pmPM58 – You Can Have Quality AND Efficiency
Louise S. Dunn – Snowgoose Veterinary Management Consulting ### 207389###Primary Presenter @@@ Edward Holton, DVM ### 196455###Moderator
- Monday, 3:00 pmSA12 – Assessing Prognosis in Aggressive Dogs
Margaret M. Duxbury, DVM, DACVB – Veterinary Behavior Specialties of Minnesota ### 270237###Primary Presenter @@@ Callie Rost, DVM – Brown Mackie College ### 300694###Moderator
- Monday, 3:00 pmSA158 – Probiotics in Small Animal Gastroenterology: Why & Which Ones
Stanley Marks, BVSc, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM & Oncology), DACVN – University of California, Davis ### 172683###Primary Presenter @@@ John Koch, DVM ### 196460###Moderator
- Monday, 3:00 pmSA174 – Fever Of Unknown Origin: Diagnostic Approach
C. Guillermo Couto, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology & SAIM) – Couto Veterinary Consultants ### 177143###Primary Presenter @@@ Walter Wethered, DVM ### 207388###Moderator
- Monday, 3:00 pmSA192 – Diagnostic Imaging: Interactive Case Review 3.0
Ryan King, DVM, DACVR – Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine ### 185335###Primary Presenter @@@ Predrag Pecic, DVM ### 196483###Moderator
- Monday, 3:00 pmSA2 – Implementing AAHA Anesthesia & Pain Management Guidelines in Your Practice
Ralph C. Harvey, DVM, MS, DACVAA – University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine ### 172654###Primary Presenter @@@ John C. Davis, DVM, MS, MBA – Rio Curcharas Veterinary Clinic ### 204484###Moderator
- Monday, 3:00 pmSA224 – Comparison of Less Commonly Used Pattern Differentiations: Six, Four & Three Levels
Michelle C. Schraeder, DVM, MEd, FAAVA – Mountain Veterinary Hospital ### 272877###Primary Presenter @@@ Jaime Anderson, MS, DVM, PhD, DACVM, DACVPM – U.S. Army ### 196412###Moderator
- Monday, 3:00 pmSA262 – Ophthalmic Emergencies
Paul Miller, DVM, DACVO – University of Wisconsin - Madison ### 263559###Primary Presenter @@@ Tad B. Coles, DVM – Compassion Fatigue Coach / Medical Writer ### 314576###Moderator
- Monday, 3:00 pmSA312 – Thoracic Trauma: Blunt & Penetrating
Alex Lynch, BVSc (Hons), DACVECC – University of Florida ### 263554###Primary Presenter @@@ David King, DVM, CVA – Simmons & Associates Southcentral ### 196459###Moderator
- Monday, 3:00 pmSA32 – The ABCs of ECGs II
Etienne Cote, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM & Cardiology) – University of Prince Edward Island ### 172616###Primary Presenter @@@ Richard Edling, DVM, MBA ### 196442###Moderator
- Monday, 3:00 pmSA58P – Things That Make Our Dental Life So Much Easier
Barden Greenfield, DVM, DAVDC – Your Pet Dentist of Memphis (@ Memphis Veterinary Specialists) and Little Rock (@ Arkansas Veterinary Specialists) ### 177108###Co-Presenter @@@ Curt Coffman, DVM, DAVDC – Arizona Veterinary Dental Specialists ### 263523###Co-Presenter @@@ Paul Q. Mitchell, DVM, DAVDC – Veterinary Dental Services ### 263560###Co-Presenter @@@ Christina Barbier, DVM – Christina Barbier , PC ### 196417###Moderator
- Monday, 3:00 pmVT54 – Supportive/Nursing Care of the Critical Rehabilitation Patient
Wendy Davies, CVT, CCRA – University of Florida Small Animal Hospital ### 263528###Primary Presenter @@@ Alice Murtas, LVT ### 293327###Moderator
- Monday, 3:00 pmVT66 – Principles of Fracture Management for Technicians
Karen Ellis, LVT, VTS (Surgery) – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists ### 263536###Primary Presenter @@@ Elizabeth Barclay, AAS, LVT – Fort Hood Veterinary Center FYGVE Program ### 196418###Moderator
- Monday, 4:00 pmEQ11 – Special Needs of the Geriatric Horse
Anne Wooldridge, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM) – Auburn University ### 263582###Primary Presenter @@@ Thomas Hartgrove, DVM ### 196406###Moderator
- Monday, 4:00 pmEQ43 – Colic: Fitting the Clinical Picture to the Outcome I
Marc Kinsley, DVM, MS, DACVS-LA – Michigan State University ### 263549###Primary Presenter @@@ Edward Kanara, DVM ### 206473###Moderator
- Monday, 4:00 pmEX35 – To Quarantine or Not: That Is the Question!
Geoffrey Pye, BVSc, MSc, DACZM – Disney’s Animal Kingdom ### 263566###Primary Presenter @@@ Robert Mason, DVM, MS – Retired ### 284694###Moderator
- Monday, 4:00 pmFA43 – Antimicrobial Selection for Individual Food Animals
David Van Metre, DVM, DACVIM (LAIM) – Colorado State University ### 263578###Primary Presenter @@@ Cindy S. Backus, MS DVM PhD – Countryside Veterinary Services, Louisville, Tennessee ### 196415###Moderator
- Monday, 4:00 pmFA51 – Orthopedic Infection
Pierre-Yves Mulon, DVM, DACVS-LA – University of Tennessee ### 263561###Primary Presenter @@@ Jerry Woodruff, DVM ### 196521###Moderator
- Monday, 4:00 pmPM37 – Thinking of Selling Corporate?
Trey Cutler, JD, Esq. – The Cutler Law Firm ### 263527###Primary Presenter @@@ Sharon Burns, RVT, LVT ### 196427###Moderator
- Monday, 4:00 pmPM59 – Scheduling for Efficiency, Sanity & Success
Louise S. Dunn – Snowgoose Veterinary Management Consulting ### 207389###Primary Presenter @@@ Edward Holton, DVM ### 196455###Moderator
- Monday, 4:00 pmSA101 – CPR: What's New?
Amanda Duffy, DVM, MS, DACVECC – VCA South Shore (Weymouth) Animal Hospital ### 263534###Primary Presenter @@@ David King, DVM, CVA – Simmons & Associates Southcentral ### 196459###Moderator
- Monday, 4:00 pmSA13 – Debunking the Top Myths of Behavior
Amy L. Pike, DVM, DACVB – Veterinary Referral Center of NoVa ### 265950###Primary Presenter @@@ Callie Rost, DVM – Brown Mackie College ### 300694###Moderator
- Monday, 4:00 pmSA161 – Ouch! My Belly Hurts! Management of Acute Pancreatitis in Dogs
Nolie Parnell, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Purdue University ### 284486###Primary Presenter @@@ John Koch, DVM ### 196460###Moderator
- Monday, 4:00 pmSA193 – Ultrasound in Emergency Practice: FAST, TFAST, Effusion, Masses
Ryan King, DVM, DACVR – Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine ### 185335###Primary Presenter @@@ Predrag Pecic, DVM ### 196483###Moderator
- Monday, 4:00 pmSA225 – Geriatrics & Mixed Patterns: Not Just about Deficiencies
Michelle C. Schraeder, DVM, MEd, FAAVA – Mountain Veterinary Hospital ### 272877###Primary Presenter @@@ Jaime Anderson, MS, DVM, PhD, DACVM, DACVPM – U.S. Army ### 196412###Moderator
- Monday, 4:00 pmSA263 – Ophthalmic Drugs: Keepers & Losers
Paul Miller, DVM, DACVO – University of Wisconsin - Madison ### 263559###Primary Presenter @@@ Tad B. Coles, DVM – Compassion Fatigue Coach / Medical Writer ### 314576###Moderator
- Monday, 4:00 pmSA3 – Clinical Pain: How to Prevent or Manage Pain & Suffering
Ralph C. Harvey, DVM, MS, DACVAA – University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine ### 172654###Primary Presenter @@@ John C. Davis, DVM, MS, MBA – Rio Curcharas Veterinary Clinic ### 204484###Moderator
- Monday, 4:00 pmSA33 – The Coughing Cardiac Patient
Etienne Cote, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM & Cardiology) – University of Prince Edward Island ### 172616###Primary Presenter @@@ Richard Edling, DVM, MBA ### 196442###Moderator
- Monday, 4:00 pmSA341 – Stem Cells: What, When, How, Why?
Mike Conzemius, DVM, PhD, DACVS – University of Minnesota ### 172614###Primary Presenter @@@ Walter Wethered, DVM ### 207388###Moderator
- Monday, 4:00 pmSA59P – Difficult Oral Cases: When to Treat & When To Refer
Curt Coffman, DVM, DAVDC – Arizona Veterinary Dental Specialists ### 263523###Co-Presenter @@@ Barden Greenfield, DVM, DAVDC – Your Pet Dentist of Memphis (@ Memphis Veterinary Specialists) and Little Rock (@ Arkansas Veterinary Specialists) ### 177108###Co-Presenter @@@ Christina Barbier, DVM – Christina Barbier , PC ### 196417###Moderator
- Monday, 4:00 pmVT55 – Rehabilitation of the Orthopedic & Neurologic Patient
Wendy Davies, CVT, CCRA – University of Florida Small Animal Hospital ### 263528###Primary Presenter @@@ Alice Murtas, LVT ### 293327###Moderator
- Monday, 4:00 pmVT67 – Surgical Options for Hip Dysplasia
Karen Ellis, LVT, VTS (Surgery) – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists ### 263536###Primary Presenter @@@ Elizabeth Barclay, AAS, LVT – Fort Hood Veterinary Center FYGVE Program ### 196418###Moderator
- Monday, 5:00 pmEQ12 – Assessing & Managing Recurrent Airway Obstruction
Anne Wooldridge, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM) – Auburn University ### 263582###Primary Presenter @@@ Thomas Hartgrove, DVM ### 196406###Moderator
- Monday, 5:00 pmEQ44 – Colic: Fitting the Clinical Picture to the Outcome II
Marc Kinsley, DVM, MS, DACVS-LA – Michigan State University ### 263549###Primary Presenter @@@ Edward Kanara, DVM ### 206473###Moderator
- Monday, 5:00 pmEX36 – Megavertebrate Anesthesia: The Bigger They Are, the Harder They Fall
Geoffrey Pye, BVSc, MSc, DACZM – Disney’s Animal Kingdom ### 263566###Primary Presenter @@@ Robert Mason, DVM, MS – Retired ### 284694###Moderator
- Monday, 5:00 pmFA44 – Small Ruminant Field Anesthesia/Analgesia
David Van Metre, DVM, DACVIM (LAIM) – Colorado State University ### 263578###Primary Presenter @@@ Cindy S. Backus, MS DVM PhD – Countryside Veterinary Services, Louisville, Tennessee ### 196415###Moderator
- Monday, 5:00 pmFA52 – Urinary Tract Surgeries
Pierre-Yves Mulon, DVM, DACVS-LA – University of Tennessee ### 263561###Primary Presenter @@@ Jerry Woodruff, DVM ### 196521###Moderator
- Monday, 5:00 pmPM38 – Associate Contract Updates
Trey Cutler, JD, Esq. – The Cutler Law Firm ### 263527###Primary Presenter @@@ Sharon Burns, RVT, LVT ### 196427###Moderator
- Monday, 5:00 pmPM60 – Avoid the 14 Fatal Errors of Leadership
Louise S. Dunn – Snowgoose Veterinary Management Consulting ### 207389###Primary Presenter @@@ Edward Holton, DVM ### 196455###Moderator
- Monday, 5:00 pmSA102 – ECG in the Emergency Room
Amanda Duffy, DVM, MS, DACVECC – VCA South Shore (Weymouth) Animal Hospital ### 263534###Primary Presenter @@@ David King, DVM, CVA – Simmons & Associates Southcentral ### 196459###Moderator
- Monday, 5:00 pmSA14 – Noise Phobias: What’s New & What’s Tried & True
Amy L. Pike, DVM, DACVB – Veterinary Referral Center of NoVa ### 265950###Primary Presenter @@@ Callie Rost, DVM – Brown Mackie College ### 300694###Moderator
- Monday, 5:00 pmSA162 – Triaditis in Cats: A Complex Problem & How to Manage It
Nolie Parnell, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Purdue University ### 284486###Primary Presenter @@@ John Koch, DVM ### 196460###Moderator
- Monday, 5:00 pmSA194 – Diagnostic imaging: Getting the Most from Your Teleradiologist
Ryan King, DVM, DACVR – Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine ### 185335###Primary Presenter @@@ Predrag Pecic, DVM ### 196483###Moderator
- Monday, 5:00 pmSA226 – Case Studies in the Various Applications of Si Miao San
Michelle C. Schraeder, DVM, MEd, FAAVA – Mountain Veterinary Hospital ### 272877###Primary Presenter @@@ Jaime Anderson, MS, DVM, PhD, DACVM, DACVPM – U.S. Army ### 196412###Moderator
- Monday, 5:00 pmSA264 – What Do Dogs & Cats See?
Paul Miller, DVM, DACVO – University of Wisconsin - Madison ### 263559###Primary Presenter @@@ Tad B. Coles, DVM – Compassion Fatigue Coach / Medical Writer ### 314576###Moderator
- Monday, 5:00 pmSA34 – Case Studies in Canine Heart Disease
Etienne Cote, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM & Cardiology) – University of Prince Edward Island ### 172616###Primary Presenter @@@ Richard Edling, DVM, MBA ### 196442###Moderator
- Monday, 5:00 pmSA342 – Regenerative Medicine: Practical Use in Orthopedic Problems in Dogs
Mike Conzemius, DVM, PhD, DACVS – University of Minnesota ### 172614###Primary Presenter @@@ Walter Wethered, DVM ### 207388###Moderator
- Monday, 5:00 pmSA4 – Crisis Management in Anesthesia
Ralph C. Harvey, DVM, MS, DACVAA – University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine ### 172654###Primary Presenter @@@ John C. Davis, DVM, MS, MBA – Rio Curcharas Veterinary Clinic ### 204484###Moderator
- Monday, 5:00 pmSA60P – O Captain, My Captain! How to Navigate Through Troubled Dental Waters
Curt Coffman, DVM, DAVDC – Arizona Veterinary Dental Specialists ### 263523###Co-Presenter @@@ Paul Q. Mitchell, DVM, DAVDC – Veterinary Dental Services ### 263560###Co-Presenter @@@ Christina Barbier, DVM – Christina Barbier , PC ### 196417###Moderator
- Monday, 5:00 pmVT56 – Managing Assistive Devices in the Rehabilitation Practice
Wendy Davies, CVT, CCRA – University of Florida Small Animal Hospital ### 263528###Primary Presenter @@@ Alice Murtas, LVT ### 293327###Moderator
- Monday, 5:00 pmVT68 – Orthopedic Radiology for Technicians
Karen Ellis, LVT, VTS (Surgery) – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists ### 263536###Primary Presenter @@@ Elizabeth Barclay, AAS, LVT – Fort Hood Veterinary Center FYGVE Program ### 196418###Moderator
- Tuesday, 8:00 amEQ17 – Basics of the Lameness Clinical Evaluation
Phillippe H. Benoit, DVM, MS, DACVSMR – Equisport Consulting ### 263513###Primary Presenter @@@ Jerry Billquist, DVM, MS – Billquist Animal Care ### 196423###Moderator
- Tuesday, 8:00 amEX29 – Reptile Forensic Examination for Cruelty Cases
Douglas Mader, MS, DVM, DAVBP (C/F, R/A), DECZM (Herpetology) – Marathon Veterinary Hospital ### 125596###Primary Presenter @@@ Amy Shima, DVM, BA, BVSc – Shima Veterinary Services ### 284696###Moderator
- Tuesday, 8:00 amFA21 – Acute Peritonitis in Adult Cattle
Gilles Fecteau, DVM, DACVIM (LAIM) – Université de Montréal ### 263537###Primary Presenter @@@ Thomas Furman, DVM ### 196446###Moderator
- Tuesday, 8:00 amFA53 – Umbilical Problems in Cattle: How to Handle Them Surgically & Medically, Including Anything on Prevention
Sabrina Brounts, DVM, MS, DACVS, DECVS, DACVSMR – University of Wisconsin, Madison ### 125578###Primary Presenter @@@ B. Joe Dedrickson, DVM, PhD – Merial ### 196440###Moderator
- Tuesday, 8:00 amPM39 – Telemedicine: Opportunities & Challenges
Charlotte Lacroix, DVM, Esq. – Veterinary Business Advisors ### 172666###Primary Presenter @@@ Gerald Adams, DVM ### 196410###Moderator
- Tuesday, 8:00 amPM7 – Practice Value 101
Michael Porrello, CPA, CVA – Lacher McDonald & Co. CPAs ### 172787###Primary Presenter @@@ Cris Chilelli, CVPM – VCA Antech ### 284688###Moderator
- Tuesday, 8:00 amSA125 – Updates on the Diagnosis, Treatment & Monitoring of the Hyperthyroid Cat
Cynthia R. Ward, VMD, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – University of Georgia ### 177140###Primary Presenter @@@ Anthony B. McCorkle, DVM ### 317412###Moderator
- Tuesday, 8:00 amSA15 – Changing Behavior: All I Need Are Treats, Right?
Margaret M. Duxbury, DVM, DACVB – Veterinary Behavior Specialties of Minnesota ### 270237###Primary Presenter @@@ Nichole Wagner, DVM – Mountain Vista Animal Hospital ### 196515###Moderator
- Tuesday, 8:00 amSA163 – Laboratory Diagnosis of Liver Disease
Keith Richter, DVM, MSEL, DACVIM (SAIM) – Ethos Veterinary Health ### 265293###Primary Presenter @@@ Michael D. Piontkowski, DVM – Bighorn Veterinary Consulting, LLC ### 196485###Moderator
- Tuesday, 8:00 amSA195 – Are You Aggressive? Imaging Bone Diseases in Dogs
Erin G. Porter, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida ### 185337###Primary Presenter @@@ Jatain Sondhi, DVM – Lifetime Animal Care Center ### 196504###Moderator
- Tuesday, 8:00 amSA257 – Feline Uveitis
Mary Belle Glaze, DVM, DACVO – Gulf Coast Animal Eye Clinic ### 177147###Primary Presenter @@@ Meghan Burns, DVM – Connect Veterinary Consulting ### 204532###Moderator
- Tuesday, 8:00 amSA269 – Anatomy, Physiology & Pathophysiology of the Ear that You Must Know!
Rod A. Rosychuk, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) ### 266049###Primary Presenter @@@ Gretchen Norton, DVM – Summit Veterinary Service ### 196481###Moderator
- Tuesday, 8:00 amSA329 – How to Create Cosmetic Skin Closures: It All Begins with the Hypodermis!
Daniel D. Smeak, DVM, DACVS – Colorado State University ### 172736###Primary Presenter @@@ Terry Beebe, DVM ### 196420###Moderator
- Tuesday, 8:00 amSA359 – Decontamination Techniques: The Old & the New
Tina Wismer, DVM, DABVT, DABT, MS – ASPCA ### 263581###Primary Presenter @@@ Ajay Srivastava, DVM, PhD – Vetsplus Inc ### 198643###Moderator
- Tuesday, 8:00 amSA365 – Going for the Gold: Urine Collection & Managing Urinary Catheters
Joe Bartges, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVN – The University of Georgia ### 172596###Primary Presenter @@@ Kathy Backus, DVM ### 196416###Moderator
- Tuesday, 8:00 amSA381 – Disaster Response Made Easy: Hurricanes
Jenifer Chatfield, DVM, DACZM – 4J Conservation Center ### 125580###Primary Presenter @@@ Kenneth Burton, DVM – National Agricultural Biosecurity Center (NABC) ### 196428###Moderator
- Tuesday, 8:00 amSA5 – Top 10 Best Things in Feline Pain Management
Ralph C. Harvey, DVM, MS, DACVAA – University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine ### 172654###Primary Presenter @@@ Jeremy Wentz, VMD – Barton Heights Veterinary Hospital ### 196517###Moderator
- Tuesday, 8:00 amSA61P – Case-based Periodontal Cases for the General Practitioner
Barden Greenfield, DVM, DAVDC – Your Pet Dentist of Memphis (@ Memphis Veterinary Specialists) and Little Rock (@ Arkansas Veterinary Specialists) ### 177108###Co-Presenter @@@ Paul Q. Mitchell, DVM, DAVDC – Veterinary Dental Services ### 263560###Co-Presenter @@@ Kimberly Franco, DVM – Desert inn animal hospital ### 206532###Moderator
- Tuesday, 8:00 amSA69 – The Many Looks of Alopecia
Allison Kirby, DVM DACVD – ANIMAL DERMATOLOGY CLINIC ### 265964###Primary Presenter @@@ Doug Yanik, DVM ### 316216###Moderator
- Tuesday, 8:00 amVT25 – Colic: Diseases of the Equine SI & LI
Heather Hopkinson, RVT, VTS (Equine) – Academy of Equine Veterinary Nursing Technicians ### 263545###Primary Presenter @@@ Julie Holle, RVT ### 196454###Moderator
- Tuesday, 8:00 amVT33 – Rehabilitation for Spinal Cord Disease in Dogs & Cats
Stephanie Gilliam, RVT, CCRP, VTS (Neurology) – University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center ### 263539###Primary Presenter @@@ Isha Buis, RVT – Northwest SPCA ### 196426###Moderator
- Tuesday, 9:00 amEQ18 – How to Evaluate the Back & Do Local Medical Treatments
Phillippe H. Benoit, DVM, MS, DACVSMR – Equisport Consulting ### 263513###Primary Presenter @@@ Jerry Billquist, DVM, MS – Billquist Animal Care ### 196423###Moderator
- Tuesday, 9:00 amEX30 – Metabolic Bone Diseases in Reptiles
Douglas Mader, MS, DVM, DAVBP (C/F, R/A), DECZM (Herpetology) – Marathon Veterinary Hospital ### 125596###Primary Presenter @@@ Amy Shima, DVM, BA, BVSc – Shima Veterinary Services ### 284696###Moderator
- Tuesday, 9:00 amFA22 – Examination & Treatment of Down Cow: Challenge & Opportunities I
Gilles Fecteau, DVM, DACVIM (LAIM) – Université de Montréal ### 263537###Primary Presenter @@@ Thomas Furman, DVM ### 196446###Moderator
- Tuesday, 9:00 amFA54 – Surgical Repair of Teat Injuries in Cattle & Goats: It Is Similar in Goats
Sabrina Brounts, DVM, MS, DACVS, DECVS, DACVSMR – University of Wisconsin, Madison ### 125578###Primary Presenter @@@ B. Joe Dedrickson, DVM, PhD – Merial ### 196440###Moderator
- Tuesday, 9:00 amPM40 – Workplace Bully: Is It a Big Deal?
Charlotte Lacroix, DVM, Esq. – Veterinary Business Advisors ### 172666###Primary Presenter @@@ Gerald Adams, DVM ### 196410###Moderator
- Tuesday, 9:00 amPM8 – Feasibility Study BEFORE You Purchase/Buy-in
Michael Porrello, CPA, CVA – Lacher McDonald & Co. CPAs ### 172787###Primary Presenter @@@ Cris Chilelli, CVPM – VCA Antech ### 284688###Moderator
- Tuesday, 9:00 amSA126 – Oh No, Another Diabetic!
Cynthia R. Ward, VMD, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – University of Georgia ### 177140###Primary Presenter @@@ Anthony B. McCorkle, DVM ### 317412###Moderator
- Tuesday, 9:00 amSA16 – Aggression in Dogs: From Triage to Treatment
Amy L. Pike, DVM, DACVB – Veterinary Referral Center of NoVa ### 265950###Primary Presenter @@@ Nichole Wagner, DVM – Mountain Vista Animal Hospital ### 196515###Moderator
- Tuesday, 9:00 amSA164 – Liver Sampling Methods: When & What and How
Keith Richter, DVM, MSEL, DACVIM (SAIM) – Ethos Veterinary Health ### 265293###Primary Presenter @@@ Michael D. Piontkowski, DVM – Bighorn Veterinary Consulting, LLC ### 196485###Moderator
- Tuesday, 9:00 amSA196 – Imaging the Coughing Dog
Erin G. Porter, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida ### 185337###Primary Presenter @@@ Jatain Sondhi, DVM – Lifetime Animal Care Center ### 196504###Moderator
- Tuesday, 9:00 amSA258 – Test Your EyeQ: Feline Corneal Disease
Mary Belle Glaze, DVM, DACVO – Gulf Coast Animal Eye Clinic ### 177147###Primary Presenter @@@ Meghan Burns, DVM – Connect Veterinary Consulting ### 204532###Moderator
- Tuesday, 9:00 amSA270 – Diagnostics in Otology
Jennifer Aniya, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic ### 181739###Primary Presenter @@@ Gretchen Norton, DVM – Summit Veterinary Service ### 196481###Moderator
- Tuesday, 9:00 amSA330 – Rules for Creating Consistently Secure Ligations: Introducing the Strangle Binding Knot
Daniel D. Smeak, DVM, DACVS – Colorado State University ### 172736###Primary Presenter @@@ Terry Beebe, DVM ### 196420###Moderator
- Tuesday, 9:00 amSA360 – Common Household Hazards
Tina Wismer, DVM, DABVT, DABT, MS – ASPCA ### 263581###Primary Presenter @@@ Ajay Srivastava, DVM, PhD – Vetsplus Inc ### 198643###Moderator
- Tuesday, 9:00 amSA366 – Liquid Gold: Urinalysis
Joe Bartges, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVN – The University of Georgia ### 172596###Primary Presenter @@@ Kathy Backus, DVM ### 196416###Moderator
- Tuesday, 9:00 amSA382 – Disaster Response Made Easy: Infectious Diseases
Jenifer Chatfield, DVM, DACZM – 4J Conservation Center ### 125580###Primary Presenter @@@ Kenneth Burton, DVM – National Agricultural Biosecurity Center (NABC) ### 196428###Moderator
- Tuesday, 9:00 amSA6 – High-risk Cases: Anesthesia for Patients Too Sick for Anesthesia
Ralph C. Harvey, DVM, MS, DACVAA – University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine ### 172654###Primary Presenter @@@ Jeremy Wentz, VMD – Barton Heights Veterinary Hospital ### 196517###Moderator
- Tuesday, 9:00 amSA62 – Why One Rarely Performs a "Dental Prophy"
Barden Greenfield, DVM, DAVDC – Your Pet Dentist of Memphis (@ Memphis Veterinary Specialists) and Little Rock (@ Arkansas Veterinary Specialists) ### 177108###Primary Presenter @@@ Kimberly Franco, DVM – Desert inn animal hospital ### 206532###Moderator
- Tuesday, 9:00 amSA70 – Cushings Disease in the Dermatology World
Allison Kirby, DVM DACVD – ANIMAL DERMATOLOGY CLINIC ### 265964###Primary Presenter @@@ Doug Yanik, DVM ### 316216###Moderator
- Tuesday, 9:00 amVT26 – Equine Case Studies: How Would You Manage?
Heather Hopkinson, RVT, VTS (Equine) – Academy of Equine Veterinary Nursing Technicians ### 263545###Primary Presenter @@@ Julie Holle, RVT ### 196454###Moderator
- Tuesday, 9:00 amVT34 – Evaluation of the Neurologic Patient
Stephanie Gilliam, RVT, CCRP, VTS (Neurology) – University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center ### 263539###Primary Presenter @@@ Isha Buis, RVT – Northwest SPCA ### 196426###Moderator
- Tuesday, 10:00 amEQ19 – How to Rehabilitate Back Problems
Phillippe H. Benoit, DVM, MS, DACVSMR – Equisport Consulting ### 263513###Primary Presenter @@@ Jerry Billquist, DVM, MS – Billquist Animal Care ### 196423###Moderator
- Tuesday, 10:00 amEX31 – Turtles & Tortoises: Common Problems & Treatments
Douglas Mader, MS, DVM, DAVBP (C/F, R/A), DECZM (Herpetology) – Marathon Veterinary Hospital ### 125596###Primary Presenter @@@ Amy Shima, DVM, BA, BVSc – Shima Veterinary Services ### 284696###Moderator
- Tuesday, 10:00 amFA23 – Examination & Treatment of Down Cow: Challenge & Opportunities II
Gilles Fecteau, DVM, DACVIM (LAIM) – Université de Montréal ### 263537###Primary Presenter @@@ Thomas Furman, DVM ### 196446###Moderator
- Tuesday, 10:00 amFA55 – Fracture Repair in Cattle
Sabrina Brounts, DVM, MS, DACVS, DECVS, DACVSMR – University of Wisconsin, Madison ### 125578###Primary Presenter @@@ B. Joe Dedrickson, DVM, PhD – Merial ### 196440###Moderator
- Tuesday, 10:00 amPM29 – Is Your IT Protected?
Nancy Dewitz – Beyond Indigo ### 263530###Primary Presenter @@@ Cris Chilelli, CVPM – VCA Antech ### 284688###Moderator
- Tuesday, 10:00 amPM41 – Owner-Manager Relationships (& Contracts!)
Charlotte Lacroix, DVM, Esq. – Veterinary Business Advisors ### 172666###Primary Presenter @@@ Gerald Adams, DVM ### 196410###Moderator
- Tuesday, 10:00 amSA127 – How Do I Monitor the Diabetic Patient?
Cynthia R. Ward, VMD, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – University of Georgia ### 177140###Primary Presenter @@@ Anthony B. McCorkle, DVM ### 317412###Moderator
- Tuesday, 10:00 amSA17 – ABC's of Behavior Change: The Importance of Antecedents to Behaviors & Consequences
Margaret M. Duxbury, DVM, DACVB – Veterinary Behavior Specialties of Minnesota ### 270237###Primary Presenter @@@ Nichole Wagner, DVM – Mountain Vista Animal Hospital ### 196515###Moderator
- Tuesday, 10:00 amSA197 – Sonographic Evaluation of the Urinary Tract: So Much More than Cystocentesis!
Erin G. Porter, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida ### 185337###Primary Presenter @@@ Jatain Sondhi, DVM – Lifetime Animal Care Center ### 196504###Moderator
- Tuesday, 10:00 amSA259 – Canine Refractory Ulcers
Mary Belle Glaze, DVM, DACVO – Gulf Coast Animal Eye Clinic ### 177147###Primary Presenter @@@ Meghan Burns, DVM – Connect Veterinary Consulting ### 204532###Moderator
- Tuesday, 10:00 amSA271 – Diagnosis & Chronic Management of Canine Allergic Otitis Externa
Rod A. Rosychuk, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) ### 266049###Primary Presenter @@@ Gretchen Norton, DVM – Summit Veterinary Service ### 196481###Moderator
- Tuesday, 10:00 amSA331 – Skin Fold Surgery: The Dirty Secrets
Daniel D. Smeak, DVM, DACVS – Colorado State University ### 172736###Primary Presenter @@@ Terry Beebe, DVM ### 196420###Moderator
- Tuesday, 10:00 amSA35 – Case Studies in Feline Heart Disease
Etienne Cote, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM & Cardiology) – University of Prince Edward Island ### 172616###Primary Presenter @@@ Jeremy Wentz, VMD – Barton Heights Veterinary Hospital ### 196517###Moderator
- Tuesday, 10:00 amSA361 – The ABCs of Rodenticides
Tina Wismer, DVM, DABVT, DABT, MS – ASPCA ### 263581###Primary Presenter @@@ Ajay Srivastava, DVM, PhD – Vetsplus Inc ### 198643###Moderator
- Tuesday, 10:00 amSA367 – Making Sense of It All: Tests of Renal Function, Old & New
Andrew Bugbee, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – University of Georgia ### 269848###Primary Presenter @@@ Kathy Backus, DVM ### 196416###Moderator
- Tuesday, 10:00 amSA383 – Disaster Response Made Easy: Earthquakes
Jenifer Chatfield, DVM, DACZM – 4J Conservation Center ### 125580###Primary Presenter @@@ Kenneth Burton, DVM – National Agricultural Biosecurity Center (NABC) ### 196428###Moderator
- Tuesday, 10:00 amSA43 – Introduction to Laboratory Profiling I
Alan H. Rebar, DVM, PhD, DACVP – North Carolina State University ### 172714###Primary Presenter @@@ Michael D. Piontkowski, DVM – Bighorn Veterinary Consulting, LLC ### 196485###Moderator
- Tuesday, 10:00 amSA63 – Why Home Care Can Make or Break a Pet’s Mouth
Paul Q. Mitchell, DVM, DAVDC – Veterinary Dental Services ### 263560###Primary Presenter @@@ Kimberly Franco, DVM – Desert inn animal hospital ### 206532###Moderator
- Tuesday, 10:00 amSA71 – Pemphigus Treatment for the Canine & Feline Patient
Allison Kirby, DVM DACVD – ANIMAL DERMATOLOGY CLINIC ### 265964###Primary Presenter @@@ Doug Yanik, DVM ### 316216###Moderator
- Tuesday, 10:00 amVT27 – Equine Herpes Virus
Heather Hopkinson, RVT, VTS (Equine) – Academy of Equine Veterinary Nursing Technicians ### 263545###Primary Presenter @@@ Julie Holle, RVT ### 196454###Moderator
- Tuesday, 10:00 amVT35 – Idiopathic Epilepsy: What's New?
Stephanie Gilliam, RVT, CCRP, VTS (Neurology) – University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center ### 263539###Primary Presenter @@@ Isha Buis, RVT – Northwest SPCA ### 196426###Moderator
- Tuesday, 11:00 amEQ20 – How to Evaluate the Pelvis & Do Local Medical Treatments
Phillippe H. Benoit, DVM, MS, DACVSMR – Equisport Consulting ### 263513###Primary Presenter @@@ Jerry Billquist, DVM, MS – Billquist Animal Care ### 196423###Moderator
- Tuesday, 11:00 amEX32 – Iguanas: The Most Common Surgical Procedures
Douglas Mader, MS, DVM, DAVBP (C/F, R/A), DECZM (Herpetology) – Marathon Veterinary Hospital ### 125596###Primary Presenter @@@ Amy Shima, DVM, BA, BVSc – Shima Veterinary Services ### 284696###Moderator
- Tuesday, 11:00 amFA24 – Bacteremia & Septicemia in the Neonatal Calf
Gilles Fecteau, DVM, DACVIM (LAIM) – Université de Montréal ### 263537###Primary Presenter @@@ Thomas Furman, DVM ### 196446###Moderator
- Tuesday, 11:00 amFA56 – Update on GI Tract Surgery
Sabrina Brounts, DVM, MS, DACVS, DECVS, DACVSMR – University of Wisconsin, Madison ### 125578###Primary Presenter @@@ B. Joe Dedrickson, DVM, PhD – Merial ### 196440###Moderator
- Tuesday, 11:00 amPM30 – Practice Management Software: Updated? Change? Cloud?
Nancy Dewitz – Beyond Indigo ### 263530###Primary Presenter @@@ Cris Chilelli, CVPM – VCA Antech ### 284688###Moderator
- Tuesday, 11:00 amPM42 – Drug Testing: Is It Worth the Risk?
Charlotte Lacroix, DVM, Esq. – Veterinary Business Advisors ### 172666###Primary Presenter @@@ Gerald Adams, DVM ### 196410###Moderator
- Tuesday, 11:00 amSA128 – And Now the Diabetic Patient Has Another Disease!
Cynthia R. Ward, VMD, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – University of Georgia ### 177140###Primary Presenter @@@ Anthony B. McCorkle, DVM ### 317412###Moderator
- Tuesday, 11:00 amSA18 – When Two Dogs Are Too Many: Managing Interdog Aggression in the Home
Ellen Lindell, DVM, DACVB – Veterinary Behavior Consultations PC ### 265691###Primary Presenter @@@ Nichole Wagner, DVM – Mountain Vista Animal Hospital ### 196515###Moderator
- Tuesday, 11:00 amSA198 – Radiographic Interpretation of Feline Lungs
Erin G. Porter, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida ### 185337###Primary Presenter @@@ Jatain Sondhi, DVM – Lifetime Animal Care Center ### 196504###Moderator
- Tuesday, 11:00 amSA260 – Cataracts: What Can/Should I Do?
Mary Belle Glaze, DVM, DACVO – Gulf Coast Animal Eye Clinic ### 177147###Primary Presenter @@@ Meghan Burns, DVM – Connect Veterinary Consulting ### 204532###Moderator
- Tuesday, 11:00 amSA272 – Topical Therapies in Otology
Jennifer Aniya, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic ### 181739###Primary Presenter @@@ Gretchen Norton, DVM – Summit Veterinary Service ### 196481###Moderator
- Tuesday, 11:00 amSA332 – What Ear Surgery Is Indicated: Decisions, Decisions
Daniel D. Smeak, DVM, DACVS – Colorado State University ### 172736###Primary Presenter @@@ Terry Beebe, DVM ### 196420###Moderator
- Tuesday, 11:00 amSA36 – Pulmonary Thromboembolism
Etienne Cote, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM & Cardiology) – University of Prince Edward Island ### 172616###Primary Presenter @@@ Jeremy Wentz, VMD – Barton Heights Veterinary Hospital ### 196517###Moderator
- Tuesday, 11:00 amSA362 – Human Medication Intoxications
Tina Wismer, DVM, DABVT, DABT, MS – ASPCA ### 263581###Primary Presenter @@@ Ajay Srivastava, DVM, PhD – Vetsplus Inc ### 198643###Moderator
- Tuesday, 11:00 amSA368 – Urine Trouble: Chronic Kidney Disease
Andrew Bugbee, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – University of Georgia ### 269848###Primary Presenter @@@ Kathy Backus, DVM ### 196416###Moderator
- Tuesday, 11:00 amSA384 – Ebola, Zika, Screw Worm: Now What?
Jenifer Chatfield, DVM, DACZM – 4J Conservation Center ### 125580###Primary Presenter @@@ Kenneth Burton, DVM – National Agricultural Biosecurity Center (NABC) ### 196428###Moderator
- Tuesday, 11:00 amSA44 – Introduction to Laboratory Profiling II
Alan H. Rebar, DVM, PhD, DACVP – North Carolina State University ### 172714###Primary Presenter @@@ Michael D. Piontkowski, DVM – Bighorn Veterinary Consulting, LLC ### 196485###Moderator
- Tuesday, 11:00 amSA64P – Controversial Topics in Veterinary Dentistry: A Panel Discussion
Barden Greenfield, DVM, DAVDC – Your Pet Dentist of Memphis (@ Memphis Veterinary Specialists) and Little Rock (@ Arkansas Veterinary Specialists) ### 177108###Co-Presenter @@@ Curt Coffman, DVM, DAVDC – Arizona Veterinary Dental Specialists ### 263523###Co-Presenter @@@ Paul Q. Mitchell, DVM, DAVDC – Veterinary Dental Services ### 263560###Co-Presenter @@@ Kimberly Franco, DVM – Desert inn animal hospital ### 206532###Moderator
- Tuesday, 11:00 amSA72 – New Drugs in Veterinary Dermatology
Allison Kirby, DVM DACVD – ANIMAL DERMATOLOGY CLINIC ### 265964###Primary Presenter @@@ Doug Yanik, DVM ### 316216###Moderator
- Tuesday, 11:00 amVT28 – Foals: Admitting the Critical Baby
Heather Hopkinson, RVT, VTS (Equine) – Academy of Equine Veterinary Nursing Technicians ### 263545###Primary Presenter @@@ Julie Holle, RVT ### 196454###Moderator
- Tuesday, 11:00 amVT36 – Wobblers Disease: A Pain in the Neck
Stephanie Gilliam, RVT, CCRP, VTS (Neurology) – University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center ### 263539###Primary Presenter @@@ Isha Buis, RVT – Northwest SPCA ### 196426###Moderator
- Tuesday, 2:00 pmEQ25 – Ultrasound & Severe Acute Lameness: The Forelimb
Mary Beth Whitcomb, DVM, MBA – University of California, Davis ### 263579###Primary Presenter @@@ Cindy S. Backus, MS DVM PhD – Countryside Veterinary Services, Louisville, Tennessee ### 196415###Moderator
- Tuesday, 2:00 pmEQ45 – Successful, Practitioner-friendly, Standing Equine Urogenital Surgery I
Michael J. Huber, DVM, MS, DACVS – Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine ### 263546###Primary Presenter @@@ Jerry Billquist, DVM, MS – Billquist Animal Care ### 196423###Moderator
- Tuesday, 2:00 pmEX17 – Rabbit & Ferret Emergency Procedures
Joerg Mayer, DVM – University of Georgia ### 263556###Primary Presenter @@@ Amy Shima, DVM, BA, BVSc – Shima Veterinary Services ### 284696###Moderator
- Tuesday, 2:00 pmFA29 – Tips & Tricks for Dealing with Dystocia in Small Ruminants & Swine
Charles Estill, VMD, PhD, DACT – Oregon State University ### 125586###Primary Presenter @@@ Jerry Woodruff, DVM ### 196521###Moderator
- Tuesday, 2:00 pmFA9 – Basic Requirements & Metabolism of Vitamins & Minerals by Beef Cattle: What the Practitioner Needs to Know I
Robert B. Sager, DVM, MS, PhD, DABVP (Beef Cattle) – Medicine Creek Bovine Health Solutions and Consulting ### 263569###Primary Presenter @@@ Thomas Furman, DVM ### 196446###Moderator
- Tuesday, 2:00 pmPM1 – Inventory Costs Too High: Now What? I
Karen E. Felsted, CPA, MS, DVM, CVPM, CVA – PantheraT Veterinary Management Consulting ### 125589###Primary Presenter @@@ Cris Chilelli, CVPM – VCA Antech ### 284688###Moderator
- Tuesday, 2:00 pmPM61 – Grow & Manage Your Mixed Practice I
Byron Farquer, DVM, CVA – Simmons & Associates Pacific, Inc. ### 125588###Primary Presenter @@@ Gerald Adams, DVM ### 196410###Moderator
- Tuesday, 2:00 pmSA103 – Emergency Management of Feline Urethral Obstruction
Amanda Duffy, DVM, MS, DACVECC – VCA South Shore (Weymouth) Animal Hospital ### 263534###Primary Presenter @@@ Anthony B. McCorkle, DVM ### 317412###Moderator
- Tuesday, 2:00 pmSA137 – Current Concepts in Feline Chronic Kidney Disease
Susan Little, DVM, DABVP (Feline) – Bytown Cat Hospital ### 177112###Primary Presenter @@@ Linda Schoenberg, DVM, PhD, DABVP (feline practice)Emeritus – DRCATS LLC ### 196497###Moderator
- Tuesday, 2:00 pmSA165 – Canine Chronic Hepatitis
Keith Richter, DVM, MSEL, DACVIM (SAIM) – Ethos Veterinary Health ### 265293###Primary Presenter @@@ Maria Lowry, DVM ### 284690###Moderator
- Tuesday, 2:00 pmSA175 – Understanding Animal Hospice
Kathleen Cooney, DVM, MS – Home to Heaven, P.C. ### 177144###Primary Presenter @@@ Kathy Backus, DVM ### 196416###Moderator
- Tuesday, 2:00 pmSA19 – The Solitary Dog: Managing Interdog Aggression Outside the Home
Ellen Lindell, DVM, DACVB – Veterinary Behavior Consultations PC ### 265691###Primary Presenter @@@ Nichole Wagner, DVM – Mountain Vista Animal Hospital ### 196515###Moderator
- Tuesday, 2:00 pmSA199 – Acute Abdomen: Get the Most Out of Your Ultrasound Exam
Nathalie Rademacher, DVM, DECVDI, DACVR – LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Clinical Sciences ### 290108###Primary Presenter @@@ Jatain Sondhi, DVM – Lifetime Animal Care Center ### 196504###Moderator
- Tuesday, 2:00 pmSA207 – Cytauxzoonosis: A Treatable Disease!
Adam Birkenheuer, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – North Carolina State University ### 263515###Primary Presenter @@@ Kenneth Burton, DVM – National Agricultural Biosecurity Center (NABC) ### 196428###Moderator
- Tuesday, 2:00 pmSA265 – Principles of Eyelid Surgery
Ron Ofri, DVM, PhD, DECVO – The Hebrew University of Jerusalem ### 263563###Primary Presenter @@@ Doug Yanik, DVM ### 316216###Moderator
- Tuesday, 2:00 pmSA273 – The Challenges of Feline Otitis
Rod A. Rosychuk, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) ### 266049###Primary Presenter @@@ Gretchen Norton, DVM – Summit Veterinary Service ### 196481###Moderator
- Tuesday, 2:00 pmSA369 – Pebbles in the Stream: Nephroureterolithiasis
Andrew Bugbee, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – University of Georgia ### 269848###Primary Presenter @@@ Terry Beebe, DVM ### 196420###Moderator
- Tuesday, 2:00 pmSA45 – A Case-oriented Approach to Profiling the Urinary System I
Alan H. Rebar, DVM, PhD, DACVP – North Carolina State University ### 172714###Primary Presenter @@@ Michael D. Piontkowski, DVM – Bighorn Veterinary Consulting, LLC ### 196485###Moderator
- Tuesday, 2:00 pmSA77 – From the Outside Looking In: Cutaneous Manifestations of Systemic Disease I
Catherine A. Outerbridge, DVM, MVSc, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVD – University of California, Davis ### 172700###Primary Presenter @@@ Kimberly Pope-Robinson, DVM, CCFP – 1 Life Connected Consulting ### 196486###Moderator
- Tuesday, 2:00 pmVT1 – Behavior Essentials 1: Learning Science
Monique Feyrecilde, BA, LVT, VTS (Behavior) – Mercer Island Veterinary Clinic Teaching Animals ### 172633###Primary Presenter @@@ Linda Quach, RVT ### 330049###Moderator
- Tuesday, 2:00 pmVT5 – The Role of Nutrition in Management of Cardiac Disease
Kristin Hohnadel, BS, CVT, VTS (Cardiology) – University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center ### 263544###Primary Presenter @@@ Isha Buis, RVT – Northwest SPCA ### 196426###Moderator
- Tuesday, 3:00 pmEQ26 – Ultrasound & Severe Acute Lameness: The Hind Limb
Mary Beth Whitcomb, DVM, MBA – University of California, Davis ### 263579###Primary Presenter @@@ Cindy S. Backus, MS DVM PhD – Countryside Veterinary Services, Louisville, Tennessee ### 196415###Moderator
- Tuesday, 3:00 pmEQ46 – Successful, Practitioner-friendly, Standing Equine Urogenital Surgery II
Michael J. Huber, DVM, MS, DACVS – Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine ### 263546###Primary Presenter @@@ Jerry Billquist, DVM, MS – Billquist Animal Care ### 196423###Moderator
- Tuesday, 3:00 pmEX18 – Spaying Rabbits & Rats
Joerg Mayer, DVM – University of Georgia ### 263556###Primary Presenter @@@ Amy Shima, DVM, BA, BVSc – Shima Veterinary Services ### 284696###Moderator
- Tuesday, 3:00 pmFA10 – Basic Requirements & Metabolism of Vitamins & Minerals by Beef Cattle: What the Practitioner Needs to Know II
Robert B. Sager, DVM, MS, PhD, DABVP (Beef Cattle) – Medicine Creek Bovine Health Solutions and Consulting ### 263569###Primary Presenter @@@ Thomas Furman, DVM ### 196446###Moderator
- Tuesday, 3:00 pmFA30 – Bovine Dystocia: Techniques & Equipment to Make It Fun Again
Charles Estill, VMD, PhD, DACT – Oregon State University ### 125586###Primary Presenter @@@ Jerry Woodruff, DVM ### 196521###Moderator
- Tuesday, 3:00 pmPM2 – Inventory Costs Too High: Now What? II
Karen E. Felsted, CPA, MS, DVM, CVPM, CVA – PantheraT Veterinary Management Consulting ### 125589###Primary Presenter @@@ Cris Chilelli, CVPM – VCA Antech ### 284688###Moderator
- Tuesday, 3:00 pmPM62 – Grow & Manage Your Mixed Practice II
Byron Farquer, DVM, CVA – Simmons & Associates Pacific, Inc. ### 125588###Primary Presenter @@@ Gerald Adams, DVM ### 196410###Moderator
- Tuesday, 3:00 pmSA104 – Fluid Therapy & Resuscitation
Amanda Duffy, DVM, MS, DACVECC – VCA South Shore (Weymouth) Animal Hospital ### 263534###Primary Presenter @@@ Anthony B. McCorkle, DVM ### 317412###Moderator
- Tuesday, 3:00 pmSA138 – How to Improve the Safety of Anesthesia for Feline Patients
Susan Little, DVM, DABVP (Feline) – Bytown Cat Hospital ### 177112###Primary Presenter @@@ Linda Schoenberg, DVM, PhD, DABVP (feline practice)Emeritus – DRCATS LLC ### 196497###Moderator
- Tuesday, 3:00 pmSA166 – Feline & Canine GI Lymphoma
Keith Richter, DVM, MSEL, DACVIM (SAIM) – Ethos Veterinary Health ### 265293###Primary Presenter @@@ Maria Lowry, DVM ### 284690###Moderator
- Tuesday, 3:00 pmSA176 – The Hospice Consultation
Kathleen Cooney, DVM, MS – Home to Heaven, P.C. ### 177144###Primary Presenter @@@ Kathy Backus, DVM ### 196416###Moderator
- Tuesday, 3:00 pmSA20 – Behavioral Side Effects of Psychotropic Drugs
Ellen Lindell, DVM, DACVB – Veterinary Behavior Consultations PC ### 265691###Primary Presenter @@@ Nichole Wagner, DVM – Mountain Vista Animal Hospital ### 196515###Moderator
- Tuesday, 3:00 pmSA200 – How Do I Diagnose Elbow Disease: Practical Guide to Imaging the Elbow
Nathalie Rademacher, DVM, DECVDI, DACVR – LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Clinical Sciences ### 290108###Primary Presenter @@@ Jatain Sondhi, DVM – Lifetime Animal Care Center ### 196504###Moderator
- Tuesday, 3:00 pmSA208 – Fever of Unknown Origin
Adam Birkenheuer, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – North Carolina State University ### 263515###Primary Presenter @@@ Kenneth Burton, DVM – National Agricultural Biosecurity Center (NABC) ### 196428###Moderator
- Tuesday, 3:00 pmSA266 – Conjunctivitis. A Cat Is Not a Small Dog!
Ron Ofri, DVM, PhD, DECVO – The Hebrew University of Jerusalem ### 263563###Primary Presenter @@@ Doug Yanik, DVM ### 316216###Moderator
- Tuesday, 3:00 pmSA274 – Diagnosis & Management of Pseudomonas Otitis
Jennifer Aniya, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic ### 181739###Primary Presenter @@@ Gretchen Norton, DVM – Summit Veterinary Service ### 196481###Moderator
- Tuesday, 3:00 pmSA370 – Urine a Losing Situation: Proteinuria
Andrew Bugbee, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – University of Georgia ### 269848###Primary Presenter @@@ Terry Beebe, DVM ### 196420###Moderator
- Tuesday, 3:00 pmSA46 – A Case-oriented Approach to Profiling the Urinary System II
Alan H. Rebar, DVM, PhD, DACVP – North Carolina State University ### 172714###Primary Presenter @@@ Michael D. Piontkowski, DVM – Bighorn Veterinary Consulting, LLC ### 196485###Moderator
- Tuesday, 3:00 pmSA78 – From the Outside Looking In: Cutaneous Manifestations of Systemic Disease II
Catherine A. Outerbridge, DVM, MVSc, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVD – University of California, Davis ### 172700###Primary Presenter @@@ Kimberly Pope-Robinson, DVM, CCFP – 1 Life Connected Consulting ### 196486###Moderator
- Tuesday, 3:00 pmVT2 – Behavior Essentials 2: Applications & Case Reports
Monique Feyrecilde, BA, LVT, VTS (Behavior) – Mercer Island Veterinary Clinic Teaching Animals ### 172633###Primary Presenter @@@ Linda Quach, RVT ### 330049###Moderator
- Tuesday, 3:00 pmVT6 – Anesthetizing The Cardiac Patient
Kristin Hohnadel, BS, CVT, VTS (Cardiology) – University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center ### 263544###Primary Presenter @@@ Isha Buis, RVT – Northwest SPCA ### 196426###Moderator
- Tuesday, 4:00 pmEQ27 – What Ultrasound Has Taught Us About Horses & Pelvic Fractures
Mary Beth Whitcomb, DVM, MBA – University of California, Davis ### 263579###Primary Presenter @@@ Cindy S. Backus, MS DVM PhD – Countryside Veterinary Services, Louisville, Tennessee ### 196415###Moderator
- Tuesday, 4:00 pmEQ47 – Standing Sinus Surgery in the Horse: What Took Us So Long?
Michael J. Huber, DVM, MS, DACVS – Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine ### 263546###Primary Presenter @@@ Jerry Billquist, DVM, MS – Billquist Animal Care ### 196423###Moderator
- Tuesday, 4:00 pmEX19 – Rabbit GI Surgery
Joerg Mayer, DVM – University of Georgia ### 263556###Primary Presenter @@@ Amy Shima, DVM, BA, BVSc – Shima Veterinary Services ### 284696###Moderator
- Tuesday, 4:00 pmFA11 – Production Costs for Mineral & Vitamin Supplements for Beef Cattle: The Veterinarian’s Role
Robert B. Sager, DVM, MS, PhD, DABVP (Beef Cattle) – Medicine Creek Bovine Health Solutions and Consulting ### 263569###Primary Presenter @@@ Thomas Furman, DVM ### 196446###Moderator
- Tuesday, 4:00 pmFA31 – Stepping Up to the Plate: The "Hows" & "Whys" of Pain Management in Food Animals
Charles Estill, VMD, PhD, DACT – Oregon State University ### 125586###Primary Presenter @@@ Jerry Woodruff, DVM ### 196521###Moderator
- Tuesday, 4:00 pmPM21 – Staff Costs Too High: Now What? I
Karen E. Felsted, CPA, MS, DVM, CVPM, CVA – PantheraT Veterinary Management Consulting ### 125589###Primary Presenter @@@ Cris Chilelli, CVPM – VCA Antech ### 284688###Moderator
- Tuesday, 4:00 pmPM63 – Action Drive Preventative Medicine I
Henry Yoo, DVM, MSc, MBA – Infinity Medical Consulting & Co. ### 263583###Primary Presenter @@@ Gerald Adams, DVM ### 196410###Moderator
- Tuesday, 4:00 pmSA105 – Daily Assessment & Monitoring of the Critically Ill
Amanda Duffy, DVM, MS, DACVECC – VCA South Shore (Weymouth) Animal Hospital ### 263534###Primary Presenter @@@ Anthony B. McCorkle, DVM ### 317412###Moderator
- Tuesday, 4:00 pmSA129 – Emerging Feline Endocrine Diseases
Cynthia R. Ward, VMD, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – University of Georgia ### 177140###Primary Presenter @@@ Maria Lowry, DVM ### 284690###Moderator
- Tuesday, 4:00 pmSA139 – Elevated Liver Enzymes in Cats – Now What?
Susan Little, DVM, DABVP (Feline) – Bytown Cat Hospital ### 177112###Primary Presenter @@@ Linda Schoenberg, DVM, PhD, DABVP (feline practice)Emeritus – DRCATS LLC ### 196497###Moderator
- Tuesday, 4:00 pmSA177 – The Multimodal Palliative Care Approach
Kathleen Cooney, DVM, MS – Home to Heaven, P.C. ### 177144###Primary Presenter @@@ Kathy Backus, DVM ### 196416###Moderator
- Tuesday, 4:00 pmSA201 – Contrast Procedures of the Urinary Tract in Small Animals
Nathalie Rademacher, DVM, DECVDI, DACVR – LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Clinical Sciences ### 290108###Primary Presenter @@@ Jatain Sondhi, DVM – Lifetime Animal Care Center ### 196504###Moderator
- Tuesday, 4:00 pmSA209 – Infectious Disease Potpourri I
Adam Birkenheuer, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – North Carolina State University ### 263515###Primary Presenter @@@ Kenneth Burton, DVM – National Agricultural Biosecurity Center (NABC) ### 196428###Moderator
- Tuesday, 4:00 pmSA21 – Creating Happier Cats: At Home & The Veterinary Clinic
Margaret M. Duxbury, DVM, DACVB – Veterinary Behavior Specialties of Minnesota ### 270237###Primary Presenter @@@ Nichole Wagner, DVM – Mountain Vista Animal Hospital ### 196515###Moderator
- Tuesday, 4:00 pmSA267 – Doctor, Will My Dog See Again?
Ron Ofri, DVM, PhD, DECVO – The Hebrew University of Jerusalem ### 263563###Primary Presenter @@@ Doug Yanik, DVM ### 316216###Moderator
- Tuesday, 4:00 pmSA275 – Canine Otitis Media
Rod A. Rosychuk, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) ### 266049###Primary Presenter @@@ Gretchen Norton, DVM – Summit Veterinary Service ### 196481###Moderator
- Tuesday, 4:00 pmSA371 – H20 or K9P: Polyuria & Polydipsia
Andrew Bugbee, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – University of Georgia ### 269848###Primary Presenter @@@ Terry Beebe, DVM ### 196420###Moderator
- Tuesday, 4:00 pmSA47 – A Case-oriented Approach to Liver Profiling I
Alan H. Rebar, DVM, PhD, DACVP – North Carolina State University ### 172714###Primary Presenter @@@ Michael D. Piontkowski, DVM – Bighorn Veterinary Consulting, LLC ### 196485###Moderator
- Tuesday, 4:00 pmSA79 – What Should You Know About Hepatocutaneous Syndrome: Superficial Necrolytic Dermatitis?
Catherine A. Outerbridge, DVM, MVSc, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVD – University of California, Davis ### 172700###Primary Presenter @@@ Kimberly Pope-Robinson, DVM, CCFP – 1 Life Connected Consulting ### 196486###Moderator
- Tuesday, 4:00 pmVT3 – Fear Free(SM) Essentials: 5 Ways to Get Started with Fear Free(SM) Today!
Monique Feyrecilde, BA, LVT, VTS (Behavior) – Mercer Island Veterinary Clinic Teaching Animals ### 172633###Primary Presenter @@@ Linda Quach, RVT ### 330049###Moderator
- Tuesday, 4:00 pmVT7 – The Fundamentals of Electrocardiography
Kristin Hohnadel, BS, CVT, VTS (Cardiology) – University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center ### 263544###Primary Presenter @@@ Isha Buis, RVT – Northwest SPCA ### 196426###Moderator
- Tuesday, 5:00 pmEQ28 – Interventional Ultrasound for the Ambulatory Practitioner
Mary Beth Whitcomb, DVM, MBA – University of California, Davis ### 263579###Primary Presenter @@@ Cindy S. Backus, MS DVM PhD – Countryside Veterinary Services, Louisville, Tennessee ### 196415###Moderator - Tuesday, 5:00 pmEQ48 – “The Eyes Have It” Standing Ocular Surgery for the Practitioner
Michael J. Huber, DVM, MS, DACVS – Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine ### 263546###Primary Presenter @@@ Jerry Billquist, DVM, MS – Billquist Animal Care ### 196423###Moderator
- Tuesday, 5:00 pmEX20 – Anatomy & Surgery of the Rabbit Ear
Joerg Mayer, DVM – University of Georgia ### 263556###Primary Presenter @@@ Amy Shima, DVM, BA, BVSc – Shima Veterinary Services ### 284696###Moderator
- Tuesday, 5:00 pmFA12 – Chelated vs Non-chelated Minerals
Robert B. Sager, DVM, MS, PhD, DABVP (Beef Cattle) – Medicine Creek Bovine Health Solutions and Consulting ### 263569###Primary Presenter @@@ Thomas Furman, DVM ### 196446###Moderator
- Tuesday, 5:00 pmFA32 – Making Sense of Estrus Synchronization Programs for Dairy Farms
Charles Estill, VMD, PhD, DACT – Oregon State University ### 125586###Primary Presenter @@@ Jerry Woodruff, DVM ### 196521###Moderator
- Tuesday, 5:00 pmPM22 – Staff Costs Too High: Now What? II
Karen E. Felsted, CPA, MS, DVM, CVPM, CVA – PantheraT Veterinary Management Consulting ### 125589###Primary Presenter @@@ Cris Chilelli, CVPM – VCA Antech ### 284688###Moderator
- Tuesday, 5:00 pmPM64 – Action Drive Preventative Medicine II
Henry Yoo, DVM, MSc, MBA – Infinity Medical Consulting & Co. ### 263583###Primary Presenter @@@ Gerald Adams, DVM ### 196410###Moderator
- Tuesday, 5:00 pmSA106 – Approach to Treating Head Trauma
Amanda Duffy, DVM, MS, DACVECC – VCA South Shore (Weymouth) Animal Hospital ### 263534###Primary Presenter @@@ Anthony B. McCorkle, DVM ### 317412###Moderator
- Tuesday, 5:00 pmSA130 – Common Endocrine Questions from Referring Veterinarians
Cynthia R. Ward, VMD, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – University of Georgia ### 177140###Primary Presenter @@@ Maria Lowry, DVM ### 284690###Moderator
- Tuesday, 5:00 pmSA140 – How to Manage the Cat with Urethral Obstruction
Susan Little, DVM, DABVP (Feline) – Bytown Cat Hospital ### 177112###Primary Presenter @@@ Linda Schoenberg, DVM, PhD, DABVP (feline practice)Emeritus – DRCATS LLC ### 196497###Moderator
- Tuesday, 5:00 pmSA178 – Navigating Complex End-of-life Decisions
Kathleen Cooney, DVM, MS – Home to Heaven, P.C. ### 177144###Primary Presenter @@@ Kathy Backus, DVM ### 196416###Moderator
- Tuesday, 5:00 pmSA202 – Ultrasound-guided Tissue Sampling: Tips, Tricks & Indications
Nathalie Rademacher, DVM, DECVDI, DACVR – LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Clinical Sciences ### 290108###Primary Presenter @@@ Jatain Sondhi, DVM – Lifetime Animal Care Center ### 196504###Moderator
- Tuesday, 5:00 pmSA210 – Infectious Disease Potpourri II
Adam Birkenheuer, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – North Carolina State University ### 263515###Primary Presenter @@@ Kenneth Burton, DVM – National Agricultural Biosecurity Center (NABC) ### 196428###Moderator
- Tuesday, 5:00 pmSA22 – Feline Inappropriate Elimination: Forget the Box & Focus on the Felines
Amy L. Pike, DVM, DACVB – Veterinary Referral Center of NoVa ### 265950###Primary Presenter @@@ Nichole Wagner, DVM – Mountain Vista Animal Hospital ### 196515###Moderator
- Tuesday, 5:00 pmSA268 – Glaucoma: Understand & Treat a Leading & Painful Cause of Blindness
Ron Ofri, DVM, PhD, DECVO – The Hebrew University of Jerusalem ### 263563###Primary Presenter @@@ Doug Yanik, DVM ### 316216###Moderator
- Tuesday, 5:00 pmSA276 – Diagnosis & Management of Canine Ear Masses
Jennifer Aniya, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic ### 181739###Primary Presenter @@@ Gretchen Norton, DVM – Summit Veterinary Service ### 196481###Moderator
- Tuesday, 5:00 pmSA372 – Bladder Drugs for Badder Bugs: Urinary Tract Infection
Joe Bartges, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVN – The University of Georgia ### 172596###Primary Presenter @@@ Terry Beebe, DVM ### 196420###Moderator
- Tuesday, 5:00 pmSA48 – A Case-oriented Approach to Liver Profiling II
Alan H. Rebar, DVM, PhD, DACVP – North Carolina State University ### 172714###Primary Presenter @@@ Michael D. Piontkowski, DVM – Bighorn Veterinary Consulting, LLC ### 196485###Moderator
- Tuesday, 5:00 pmSA80 – “Perhaps I Wasn’t Clear”: Client Communication in Veterinary Dermatology
Catherine A. Outerbridge, DVM, MVSc, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVD – University of California, Davis ### 172700###Primary Presenter @@@ Kimberly Pope-Robinson, DVM, CCFP – 1 Life Connected Consulting ### 196486###Moderator
- Tuesday, 5:00 pmVT4 – Puppies & Kittens: Preventive Care Means Behavior, Too!
Monique Feyrecilde, BA, LVT, VTS (Behavior) – Mercer Island Veterinary Clinic Teaching Animals ### 172633###Primary Presenter @@@ Linda Quach, RVT ### 330049###Moderator
- Tuesday, 5:00 pmVT8 – The Role of Technicians in Cardiac Emergencies
Kristin Hohnadel, BS, CVT, VTS (Cardiology) – University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center ### 263544###Primary Presenter @@@ Isha Buis, RVT – Northwest SPCA ### 196426###Moderator
- Tuesday, 6:00 pmSA141 – How to Use Feeding Tubes in Cats
Susan Little, DVM, DABVP (Feline) – Bytown Cat Hospital ### 177112###Primary Presenter @@@ Mary Ann Vande Linde, DVM – Vande Linde & Associates, LLC ### 172754###Moderator
- Tuesday, 6:00 pmSA167P – Update on Gallbladder Mucoceles
Nathalie Rademacher, DVM, DECVDI, DACVR – LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Clinical Sciences ### 290108###Co-Presenter @@@ Daniel D. Smeak, DVM, DACVS – Colorado State University ### 172736###Co-Presenter @@@ Todd Tams, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – VCA ### 172745###Co-Presenter @@@ Linda Crews, BScH, DVM – Adviseavet Services ### 196434###Moderator
- Tuesday, 6:00 pmSA363 – Toxic Plants
Tina Wismer, DVM, DABVT, DABT, MS – ASPCA ### 263581###Primary Presenter @@@ Thearayouk Keo, DVM ### 316217###Moderator
- Tuesday, 7:00 pmSA142 – Management of Feline Flea Borne Diseases
Michael Lappin, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – Colorado State University ### 172668###Primary Presenter @@@ Mary Ann Vande Linde, DVM – Vande Linde & Associates, LLC ### 172754###Moderator
- Tuesday, 7:00 pmSA168 – Large Intestinal Diseases in Dogs & Cats
Todd Tams, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – VCA ### 172745###Primary Presenter @@@ Linda Crews, BScH, DVM – Adviseavet Services ### 196434###Moderator
- Tuesday, 7:00 pmSA364 – Veterinary Medication Intoxications
Tina Wismer, DVM, DABVT, DABT, MS – ASPCA ### 263581###Primary Presenter @@@ Thearayouk Keo, DVM ### 316217###Moderator
- Wednesday, 8:00 amEQ33 – Recognizing & Managing Dermal Ischemia I
Debra Taylor, DVM, MS, DACVIM-LA – Auburn University ### 263573###Primary Presenter @@@ Bruce Little, DVM ### 196465###Moderator
- Wednesday, 8:00 amEX1 – Update on Analgesia & Anesthesia for Pet Birds
Brian Speer, DVM, DABVP (Avian practice), DECZM (Avian) – Medical Center for Birds ### 172739###Primary Presenter @@@ Gerald Flottmann, DVM ### 196445###Moderator
- Wednesday, 8:00 amEX21 – Common Rabbit Dermatology Issues
Joerg Mayer, DVM – University of Georgia ### 263556###Primary Presenter @@@ Nancy Leverenz, DVM, CVA, IVCA – Leverenz Veterinary LLC ### 293393###Moderator
- Wednesday, 8:00 amFA13 – Mineral Antagonism: Cases Studies
Robert B. Sager, DVM, MS, PhD, DABVP (Beef Cattle) – Medicine Creek Bovine Health Solutions and Consulting ### 263569###Primary Presenter @@@ Jon Seeger, DVM – Zoetis ### 196499###Moderator
- Wednesday, 8:00 amFA57 – Calf Management for Health & Welfare
Jim Reynolds, DVM, MPVM, DACAW – Praedium ### 265615###Primary Presenter @@@ William Swafford, DVM ### 196508###Moderator
- Wednesday, 8:00 amPM3 – KPI's of High Value Practices
Michael Porrello, CPA, CVA – Lacher McDonald & Co. CPAs ### 172787###Primary Presenter @@@ Dennis M. McCurnin, DVM, MS, DACVS – Louisiana State University ### 196476###Moderator
- Wednesday, 8:00 amPM43 – Marketing Fun for the Entire Team
Eric D. Garcia, IT & Marketing Consultant – Simply Done Tech Solutions ### 172636###Primary Presenter @@@ Kimberly Pope-Robinson, DVM, CCFP – 1 Life Connected Consulting ### 196486###Moderator
- Wednesday, 8:00 amSA113 – After the Attack: How to Manage Bite Wounds
Andrew Linklater, DVM, DACVECC – Lakeshore Veterinary Specialists ### 263551###Primary Presenter @@@ Dior de Moraes, DVM ### 293330###Moderator
- Wednesday, 8:00 amSA131 – Introduction to GI Endoscopy: Indications, Instrumentation, Marketing
Todd Tams, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – VCA ### 172745###Primary Presenter @@@ Kimberly Franco, DVM – Desert inn animal hospital ### 206532###Moderator
- Wednesday, 8:00 amSA143 – Management of Feline Tick Borne Diseases
Michael Lappin, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – Colorado State University ### 172668###Primary Presenter @@@ Linda Schoenberg, DVM, PhD, DABVP (feline practice)Emeritus – DRCATS LLC ### 196497###Moderator
- Wednesday, 8:00 amSA179 – Hospice Case Studies
Kathleen Cooney, DVM, MS – Home to Heaven, P.C. ### 177144###Primary Presenter @@@ Joan Winter, DVM – Joan D. Winter,D.V.M.,Inc., ### 196519###Moderator
- Wednesday, 8:00 amSA203 – Puking Pets: Diagnostic Imaging of Mechanical Obstruction
Matthew D. Winter, DVM, DACVR – North American Veterinary Community ### 177113###Primary Presenter @@@ Carol Homann, DVM ### 221869###Moderator
- Wednesday, 8:00 amSA25 – Management of Incidentally-detected Heart Murmurs in Dogs & Cats
Meg Sleeper, VMD, DACVIM (Cardiology) – University of Florida ### 172735###Primary Presenter @@@ Meghan Burns, DVM – Connect Veterinary Consulting ### 204532###Moderator
- Wednesday, 8:00 amSA251 – Metronomic Chemotherapy FAQ: Why, When, & How
Sue Ettinger, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) – Dr Sue Cancer Vet PLLC & VCA Animal Specialty and Emergency Center ### 172631###Primary Presenter @@@ Jeremy Wentz, VMD – Barton Heights Veterinary Hospital ### 196517###Moderator
- Wednesday, 8:00 amSA291 – Therapeutic Drug Monitoring: Case-based Examples of Aminoglycoside Therapy
Luke Wittenburg, DVM, PhD, DACVCP – University of California, Davis ### 263580###Primary Presenter @@@ Patricia Zahorecz, DVM – Patricia Zahorecz, DVM ### 196523###Moderator
- Wednesday, 8:00 amSA301 – Emerging Respiratory Infections
Gareth Buckley, MA, Vet MB, MRCVS, DACVECC, DECVECC – University of Florida ### 263517###Primary Presenter @@@ Dennis Loveless, DVM – Desert Mountain Veterinary ### 196467###Moderator
- Wednesday, 8:00 amSA348 – Treatment Options for Juvenile Hip Dysplasia in Dogs
Caleb Hudson, DVM, MS, DACVS – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists ### 177118###Primary Presenter @@@ Gary Keffer, DVM ### 203892###Moderator
- Wednesday, 8:00 amSA37 – More Than Just an Expensive Paper Weight: Introduction to Cytology
Craig A. Thompson, DVM, DACVP – Purdue University ### 324079###Primary Presenter @@@ Kim Neal, DVM – Spay Neuter Project of Los Angeles ### 293745###Moderator
- Wednesday, 8:00 amVT45 – Post-Operative Analgesia Options
Tasha McNerney, RVT, CVPP, VTS (Anesthesia) – Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds ### 263557###Primary Presenter @@@ Chris Chamberlain, BS, RVT – Pet Emergency and Specialty Center ### 196429###Moderator
- Wednesday, 8:00 amVT49 – The Veterinary Nurse's Role in Building the TEAM
Heather Prendergast, RVT, CVPM – Synergie Consulting ### 172707###Primary Presenter @@@ Mikki Cook, LVT ### 196433###Moderator
- Wednesday, 8:00 amVT9 – The CBC
Margi Sirois, EdD, MS, RVT, CVT, LAT – Ashworth College ### 172734###Primary Presenter @@@ Simon Chavez, CVT, MS ### 196431###Moderator
- Wednesday, 9:00 amEQ34 – Recognizing& Managing Dermal Ischemia II
Debra Taylor, DVM, MS, DACVIM-LA – Auburn University ### 263573###Primary Presenter @@@ Bruce Little, DVM ### 196465###Moderator
- Wednesday, 9:00 amEX2 – Behavior & Handling of Birds in the Exam Room: Why Is It Important, & How Is It Done Best?
Brian Speer, DVM, DABVP (Avian practice), DECZM (Avian) – Medical Center for Birds ### 172739###Primary Presenter @@@ Gerald Flottmann, DVM ### 196445###Moderator
- Wednesday, 9:00 amEX22 – Use of Therapeutic Lasers in Exotic Patients
Joerg Mayer, DVM – University of Georgia ### 263556###Primary Presenter @@@ Nancy Leverenz, DVM, CVA, IVCA – Leverenz Veterinary LLC ### 293393###Moderator
- Wednesday, 9:00 amFA14 – Common Clinical Presentations of Nutritional Problems with Minerals
Robert B. Sager, DVM, MS, PhD, DABVP (Beef Cattle) – Medicine Creek Bovine Health Solutions and Consulting ### 263569###Primary Presenter @@@ Jon Seeger, DVM – Zoetis ### 196499###Moderator
- Wednesday, 9:00 amFA58 – Handling the Welfare of the Sick Cow: Medical or Surgical Problem
Jim Reynolds, DVM, MPVM, DACAW – Praedium ### 265615###Primary Presenter @@@ William Swafford, DVM ### 196508###Moderator
- Wednesday, 9:00 amPM4 – Equipment Investment: How? Why? When?
Michael Porrello, CPA, CVA – Lacher McDonald & Co. CPAs ### 172787###Primary Presenter @@@ Dennis M. McCurnin, DVM, MS, DACVS – Louisiana State University ### 196476###Moderator
- Wednesday, 9:00 amPM44 – Tools & Tips for Managing Your Online Reputation I
Eric D. Garcia, IT & Marketing Consultant – Simply Done Tech Solutions ### 172636###Primary Presenter @@@ Kimberly Pope-Robinson, DVM, CCFP – 1 Life Connected Consulting ### 196486###Moderator
- Wednesday, 9:00 amSA114 – Transfuse & Reuse: Autologous Blood Transfusions
Andrew Linklater, DVM, DACVECC – Lakeshore Veterinary Specialists ### 263551###Primary Presenter @@@ Dior de Moraes, DVM ### 293330###Moderator
- Wednesday, 9:00 amSA132 – Esophagoscopy & Gastroscopy
Todd Tams, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – VCA ### 172745###Primary Presenter @@@ Kimberly Franco, DVM – Desert inn animal hospital ### 206532###Moderator
- Wednesday, 9:00 amSA144 – Treatment of URI in Cats
Michael Lappin, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – Colorado State University ### 172668###Primary Presenter @@@ Linda Schoenberg, DVM, PhD, DABVP (feline practice)Emeritus – DRCATS LLC ### 196497###Moderator
- Wednesday, 9:00 amSA180 – Euthanasia Technique Selection
Kathleen Cooney, DVM, MS – Home to Heaven, P.C. ### 177144###Primary Presenter @@@ Joan Winter, DVM – Joan D. Winter,D.V.M.,Inc., ### 196519###Moderator
- Wednesday, 9:00 amSA204 – Should I Buy a CT? Computed Tomography & General Practice
Matthew D. Winter, DVM, DACVR – North American Veterinary Community ### 177113###Primary Presenter @@@ Carol Homann, DVM ### 221869###Moderator
- Wednesday, 9:00 amSA252 – After the Aspirate: Cytology & More
Sue Ettinger, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) – Dr Sue Cancer Vet PLLC & VCA Animal Specialty and Emergency Center ### 172631###Primary Presenter @@@ Jeremy Wentz, VMD – Barton Heights Veterinary Hospital ### 196517###Moderator
- Wednesday, 9:00 amSA26 – Feline Cardiomyopathies
Meg Sleeper, VMD, DACVIM (Cardiology) – University of Florida ### 172735###Primary Presenter @@@ Meghan Burns, DVM – Connect Veterinary Consulting ### 204532###Moderator
- Wednesday, 9:00 amSA292 – Drug Elimination: Renal Clearance & Adjusted Dosing Regimens
Luke Wittenburg, DVM, PhD, DACVCP – University of California, Davis ### 263580###Primary Presenter @@@ Patricia Zahorecz, DVM – Patricia Zahorecz, DVM ### 196523###Moderator
- Wednesday, 9:00 amSA302 – The Respiratory Distress Cat: A Case-based Approach
Gareth Buckley, MA, Vet MB, MRCVS, DACVECC, DECVECC – University of Florida ### 263517###Primary Presenter @@@ Dennis Loveless, DVM – Desert Mountain Veterinary ### 196467###Moderator
- Wednesday, 9:00 amSA343 – Elbow Dysplasia: Practical Tips for Diagnosis & Treating this Very Common Problem in Dogs (& Cats?)
Brian S. Beale, DVM, DACVS – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists ### 177116###Primary Presenter @@@ Gary Keffer, DVM ### 203892###Moderator
- Wednesday, 9:00 amSA38 – Lumps, Bumps & Stikie Upies: Cytology of the Skin
Craig A. Thompson, DVM, DACVP – Purdue University ### 324079###Primary Presenter @@@ Kim Neal, DVM – Spay Neuter Project of Los Angeles ### 293745###Moderator
- Wednesday, 9:00 amVT10 – Cytology of Fluid Aspirates
Margi Sirois, EdD, MS, RVT, CVT, LAT – Ashworth College ### 172734###Primary Presenter @@@ Simon Chavez, CVT, MS ### 196431###Moderator
- Wednesday, 9:00 amVT46 – Your New Favorite Analgesic: Using Alpha 2's to Your Advantage
Tasha McNerney, RVT, CVPP, VTS (Anesthesia) – Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds ### 263557###Primary Presenter @@@ Chris Chamberlain, BS, RVT – Pet Emergency and Specialty Center ### 196429###Moderator
- Wednesday, 9:00 amVT50 – Veterinary Nurse Leveraging. BUILDING Your Skills for SUCCESS
Heather Prendergast, RVT, CVPM – Synergie Consulting ### 172707###Primary Presenter @@@ Mikki Cook, LVT ### 196433###Moderator
- Wednesday, 10:00 amEQ35 – Hoof Wall Resection: Indication & Management
Debra Taylor, DVM, MS, DACVIM-LA – Auburn University ### 263573###Primary Presenter @@@ Bruce Little, DVM ### 196465###Moderator
- Wednesday, 10:00 amEX23 – Rabbit Ophthalmology
Joerg Mayer, DVM – University of Georgia ### 263556###Primary Presenter @@@ Nancy Leverenz, DVM, CVA, IVCA – Leverenz Veterinary LLC ### 293393###Moderator
- Wednesday, 10:00 amEX3 – Surgical Procedures for the Distended Chicken Coelom
Brian Speer, DVM, DABVP (Avian practice), DECZM (Avian) – Medical Center for Birds ### 172739###Primary Presenter @@@ Gerald Flottmann, DVM ### 196445###Moderator
- Wednesday, 10:00 amFA15 – Review of Past Clinical Cases in Mineral & Vitamin Deficiencies in Western US Beef Production I
Robert B. Sager, DVM, MS, PhD, DABVP (Beef Cattle) – Medicine Creek Bovine Health Solutions and Consulting ### 263569###Primary Presenter @@@ Jon Seeger, DVM – Zoetis ### 196499###Moderator
- Wednesday, 10:00 amFA59 – Maternity Pen Training with Animal Welfare as the Priority
Jim Reynolds, DVM, MPVM, DACAW – Praedium ### 265615###Primary Presenter @@@ William Swafford, DVM ### 196508###Moderator
- Wednesday, 10:00 amPM45 – Tools & Tips for Managing Your Online Reputation II
Eric D. Garcia, IT & Marketing Consultant – Simply Done Tech Solutions ### 172636###Primary Presenter @@@ Kimberly Pope-Robinson, DVM, CCFP – 1 Life Connected Consulting ### 196486###Moderator
- Wednesday, 10:00 amPM5 – The 5 Fundamentals of Financial Planning
Darby Affeldt, DVM – North Star Resource Group ### 263505###Primary Presenter @@@ Dennis M. McCurnin, DVM, MS, DACVS – Louisiana State University ### 196476###Moderator
- Wednesday, 10:00 amSA115 – Managing the Polytrauma Patient
Andrew Linklater, DVM, DACVECC – Lakeshore Veterinary Specialists ### 263551###Primary Presenter @@@ Dior de Moraes, DVM ### 293330###Moderator
- Wednesday, 10:00 amSA133 – Endoscopy of the Small & Large Intestine
Stanley Marks, BVSc, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM & Oncology), DACVN – University of California, Davis ### 172683###Primary Presenter @@@ Kimberly Franco, DVM – Desert inn animal hospital ### 206532###Moderator
- Wednesday, 10:00 amSA145 – Treatment of Diarrhea in Cats
Michael Lappin, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – Colorado State University ### 172668###Primary Presenter @@@ Linda Schoenberg, DVM, PhD, DABVP (feline practice)Emeritus – DRCATS LLC ### 196497###Moderator
- Wednesday, 10:00 amSA181 – Improving the Euthanasia Experience
Kathleen Cooney, DVM, MS – Home to Heaven, P.C. ### 177144###Primary Presenter @@@ Joan Winter, DVM – Joan D. Winter,D.V.M.,Inc., ### 196519###Moderator
- Wednesday, 10:00 amSA205 – Interpreting the Thoracic Radiograph: A Systematic Review
Matthew D. Winter, DVM, DACVR – North American Veterinary Community ### 177113###Primary Presenter @@@ Carol Homann, DVM ### 221869###Moderator
- Wednesday, 10:00 amSA23 – Feline Aggression Directed Towards People
Margaret M. Duxbury, DVM, DACVB – Veterinary Behavior Specialties of Minnesota ### 270237###Primary Presenter @@@ Thearayouk Keo, DVM ### 316217###Moderator
- Wednesday, 10:00 amSA253 – 7 Essential Tips for Splenic Masses
Sue Ettinger, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) – Dr Sue Cancer Vet PLLC & VCA Animal Specialty and Emergency Center ### 172631###Primary Presenter @@@ Jeremy Wentz, VMD – Barton Heights Veterinary Hospital ### 196517###Moderator
- Wednesday, 10:00 amSA27 – Congenital Heart Disease in Dogs: Case Studies
Meg Sleeper, VMD, DACVIM (Cardiology) – University of Florida ### 172735###Primary Presenter @@@ Meghan Burns, DVM – Connect Veterinary Consulting ### 204532###Moderator
- Wednesday, 10:00 amSA293 – Extra-label Drug Use: Where Are the Lines Drawn?
Luke Wittenburg, DVM, PhD, DACVCP – University of California, Davis ### 263580###Primary Presenter @@@ Patricia Zahorecz, DVM – Patricia Zahorecz, DVM ### 196523###Moderator
- Wednesday, 10:00 amSA303 – Antimicrobial Therapies for Pulmonary Disease
Gareth Buckley, MA, Vet MB, MRCVS, DACVECC, DECVECC – University of Florida ### 263517###Primary Presenter @@@ Dennis Loveless, DVM – Desert Mountain Veterinary ### 196467###Moderator
- Wednesday, 10:00 amSA352 – Understanding Angular Limb Deformities & Treatment Options
Caleb Hudson, DVM, MS, DACVS – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists ### 177118###Primary Presenter @@@ Gary Keffer, DVM ### 203892###Moderator
- Wednesday, 10:00 amSA89 – The Texas A&M VET Experience: Lessons Learned & Future Plans I
Debra L. Zoran, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – Texas A&M University ### 173162###Primary Presenter @@@ Debra L. Zoran, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – Texas A&M University ### 173162###Primary Presenter @@@ Kim Neal, DVM – Spay Neuter Project of Los Angeles ### 293745###Moderator
- Wednesday, 10:00 amVT11 – Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease
Margi Sirois, EdD, MS, RVT, CVT, LAT – Ashworth College ### 172734###Primary Presenter @@@ Simon Chavez, CVT, MS ### 196431###Moderator
- Wednesday, 10:00 amVT47 – Your Anesthetic & Analgesic Arsenal
Tasha McNerney, RVT, CVPP, VTS (Anesthesia) – Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds ### 263557###Primary Presenter @@@ Chris Chamberlain, BS, RVT – Pet Emergency and Specialty Center ### 196429###Moderator
- Wednesday, 10:00 amVT51P – Veterinary Nurse or Veterinary Technician?
Heather Prendergast, RVT, CVPM – Synergie Consulting ### 172707###Co-Presenter @@@ Kenichiro Yagi, BS, RVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM) – Adobe Animal Hospital ### 172766###Co-Presenter @@@ Mikki Cook, LVT ### 196433###Moderator
- Wednesday, 11:00 amEQ36 – Clinical Scenarios Associated with Variation of Caudal Hoof Morphology
Debra Taylor, DVM, MS, DACVIM-LA – Auburn University ### 263573###Primary Presenter @@@ Bruce Little, DVM ### 196465###Moderator
- Wednesday, 11:00 amEX24 – Anemia in Ferrets
Joerg Mayer, DVM – University of Georgia ### 263556###Primary Presenter @@@ Nancy Leverenz, DVM, CVA, IVCA – Leverenz Veterinary LLC ### 293393###Moderator
- Wednesday, 11:00 amEX4 – Avian Beak Anatomy: Considerations for Functional & Disease Management
Brian Speer, DVM, DABVP (Avian practice), DECZM (Avian) – Medical Center for Birds ### 172739###Primary Presenter @@@ Gerald Flottmann, DVM ### 196445###Moderator
- Wednesday, 11:00 amFA16 – Review of Past Clinical Cases in Mineral & Vitamin Deficiencies in Western US Beef Production II
Robert B. Sager, DVM, MS, PhD, DABVP (Beef Cattle) – Medicine Creek Bovine Health Solutions and Consulting ### 263569###Primary Presenter @@@ Jon Seeger, DVM – Zoetis ### 196499###Moderator
- Wednesday, 11:00 amFA60 – Welfare Audits: How They Work & What They Mean
Jim Reynolds, DVM, MPVM, DACAW – Praedium ### 265615###Primary Presenter @@@ William Swafford, DVM ### 196508###Moderator
- Wednesday, 11:00 amPM46 – The 3 Elements of a Successful Marketing Plan
Eric D. Garcia, IT & Marketing Consultant – Simply Done Tech Solutions ### 172636###Primary Presenter @@@ Kimberly Pope-Robinson, DVM, CCFP – 1 Life Connected Consulting ### 196486###Moderator
- Wednesday, 11:00 amPM6 – The 5 Tips to Navigate Turbulent Financial Times
Darby Affeldt, DVM – North Star Resource Group ### 263505###Primary Presenter @@@ Dennis M. McCurnin, DVM, MS, DACVS – Louisiana State University ### 196476###Moderator
- Wednesday, 11:00 amSA116 – Nutrition Options in the Critically Ill
Andrew Linklater, DVM, DACVECC – Lakeshore Veterinary Specialists ### 263551###Primary Presenter @@@ Dior de Moraes, DVM ### 293330###Moderator
- Wednesday, 11:00 amSA134 – Special Techniques in GI Endoscopy
Stanley Marks, BVSc, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM & Oncology), DACVN – University of California, Davis ### 172683###Primary Presenter @@@ Kimberly Franco, DVM – Desert inn animal hospital ### 206532###Moderator
- Wednesday, 11:00 amSA146 – Prevention of Feline Diseases by Vaccination
Michael Lappin, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – Colorado State University ### 172668###Primary Presenter @@@ Linda Schoenberg, DVM, PhD, DABVP (feline practice)Emeritus – DRCATS LLC ### 196497###Moderator
- Wednesday, 11:00 amSA182 – Pet Loss Support Anyone Can Do
Kathleen Cooney, DVM, MS – Home to Heaven, P.C. ### 177144###Primary Presenter @@@ Joan Winter, DVM – Joan D. Winter,D.V.M.,Inc., ### 196519###Moderator
- Wednesday, 11:00 amSA206 – Radiographic Puzzles & Connecting the Dots: When Imaging Findings Lead Us Somewhere Else
Matthew D. Winter, DVM, DACVR – North American Veterinary Community ### 177113###Primary Presenter @@@ Carol Homann, DVM ### 221869###Moderator
- Wednesday, 11:00 amSA24 – Cat Wars: Aggression Between Household Cats
Margaret M. Duxbury, DVM, DACVB – Veterinary Behavior Specialties of Minnesota ### 270237###Primary Presenter @@@ Thearayouk Keo, DVM ### 316217###Moderator
- Wednesday, 11:00 amSA254 – Osteosarcoma Survival Guide
Sue Ettinger, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) – Dr Sue Cancer Vet PLLC & VCA Animal Specialty and Emergency Center ### 172631###Primary Presenter @@@ Jeremy Wentz, VMD – Barton Heights Veterinary Hospital ### 196517###Moderator
- Wednesday, 11:00 amSA28 – Ventricular Arrhythmias
Meg Sleeper, VMD, DACVIM (Cardiology) – University of Florida ### 172735###Primary Presenter @@@ Meghan Burns, DVM – Connect Veterinary Consulting ### 204532###Moderator
- Wednesday, 11:00 amSA294 – Judicious Use of Antimicrobial Drugs in Small Animal Practice
Luke Wittenburg, DVM, PhD, DACVCP – University of California, Davis ### 263580###Primary Presenter @@@ Patricia Zahorecz, DVM – Patricia Zahorecz, DVM ### 196523###Moderator
- Wednesday, 11:00 amSA304 – Pneumothorax: Spontaneous, Traumatic & Latrogenic
Gareth Buckley, MA, Vet MB, MRCVS, DACVECC, DECVECC – University of Florida ### 263517###Primary Presenter @@@ Dennis Loveless, DVM – Desert Mountain Veterinary ### 196467###Moderator
- Wednesday, 11:00 amSA344 – Current Strategies for Managing the Arthritic Dog & Cat
Brian S. Beale, DVM, DACVS – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists ### 177116###Primary Presenter @@@ Gary Keffer, DVM ### 203892###Moderator
- Wednesday, 11:00 amSA90 – The Texas A&M VET Experience: Lessons Learned & Future Plans II
Debra L. Zoran, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – Texas A&M University ### 173162###Primary Presenter @@@ Kim Neal, DVM – Spay Neuter Project of Los Angeles ### 293745###Moderator
- Wednesday, 11:00 amVT12 – Total Quality Management for the Clinical Laboratory
Margi Sirois, EdD, MS, RVT, CVT, LAT – Ashworth College ### 172734###Primary Presenter @@@ Simon Chavez, CVT, MS ### 196431###Moderator
- Wednesday, 11:00 amVT48 – Pain Management in the Critical Patient
Tasha McNerney, RVT, CVPP, VTS (Anesthesia) – Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds ### 263557###Primary Presenter @@@ Chris Chamberlain, BS, RVT – Pet Emergency and Specialty Center ### 196429###Moderator
- Wednesday, 11:00 amVT52P – Veterinary Nurse Panel Discussion
Heather Prendergast, RVT, CVPM – Synergie Consulting ### 172707###Co-Presenter @@@ Kenichiro Yagi, BS, RVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM) – Adobe Animal Hospital ### 172766###Co-Presenter @@@ Mikki Cook, LVT ### 196433###Moderator
- Wednesday, 2:00 pmEQ37 – Basics of Equine Foot Examinations as Part of a Routine Lameness PE for Practitioners. . . Might Help Working with Farriers, Too!
Richard Mansmann, VMD, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM) – Equine Podiatry & Rehabilitation Mobile Practice ### 263555###Primary Presenter @@@ Bruce Little, DVM ### 196465###Moderator
- Wednesday, 2:00 pmEX13 – Pain Management in Rabbits: Analgesia Including Anesthesia & Current Therapy
Thomas N. Tully, Jr., DVM, MS, DABVP (Avian), DECZM (Avian) – Louisiana State University - School of Veterinary Medicine ### 263577###Primary Presenter @@@ Nancy Leverenz, DVM, CVA, IVCA – Leverenz Veterinary LLC ### 293393###Moderator
- Wednesday, 2:00 pmEX9 – Management of Fears & Phobias in Pet Birds
Lynne Seibert, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVB – Veterinary Behavior Consultants LLC ### 125607###Primary Presenter @@@ Gerald Flottmann, DVM ### 196445###Moderator
- Wednesday, 2:00 pmFA25 – Respiratory Disease in Pre-weaned Beef Calves
Robert L. Larson, DVM, PhD, DACT, DACVPM, DACAN – Kansas State University ### 172669###Primary Presenter @@@ B. Joe Dedrickson, DVM, PhD – Merial ### 196440###Moderator
- Wednesday, 2:00 pmPM23 – Supervisor Training Made Easy
Katherine Dobbs, LVT, CVPM, PHR – InterFace Veterinary HR Systems, LLC ### 263533###Primary Presenter @@@ Jessica Lopez, DVM ### 196466###Moderator
- Wednesday, 2:00 pmPM31 – 5 Marketing Concepts to Implement Immediately
Bill Schroeder, BS – In Touch Practice Communications ### 172728###Primary Presenter @@@ Rochen Heers, DVM – Redrock equine dentistry ### 196453###Moderator
- Wednesday, 2:00 pmSA117 – Faux Pas of the Poisoned Four Paws
Andrew Linklater, DVM, DACVECC – Lakeshore Veterinary Specialists ### 263551###Primary Presenter @@@ Dior de Moraes, DVM ### 293330###Moderator
- Wednesday, 2:00 pmSA227 – Laser Therapy I: Evidence & Experience
John Godbold, DVM – Stonehaven Veterinary Consulting ### 172642###Primary Presenter @@@ Carol Homann, DVM ### 221869###Moderator
- Wednesday, 2:00 pmSA231 – Seizure Management & Anticonvulsants
Sheila Carrera-Justiz, DVM – University of Florida ### 263520###Primary Presenter @@@ Patricia Zahorecz, DVM – Patricia Zahorecz, DVM ### 196523###Moderator
- Wednesday, 2:00 pmSA29 – Correlating the Echocardiogram to the Clinical Cardiology Case
Meg Sleeper, VMD, DACVIM (Cardiology) – University of Florida ### 172735###Primary Presenter @@@ Linda Crews, BScH, DVM – Adviseavet Services ### 196434###Moderator
- Wednesday, 2:00 pmSA305 – Respiratory Procedures for Your Practice
Gareth Buckley, MA, Vet MB, MRCVS, DACVECC, DECVECC – University of Florida ### 263517###Primary Presenter @@@ Dennis Loveless, DVM – Desert Mountain Veterinary ### 196467###Moderator
- Wednesday, 2:00 pmSA317 – Acute Respiratory Distress in the Dog: What to Do?
Elizabeth Thomovsky, DVM, MS, DACVECC – Purdue University, College of Veterinary Medicine ### 263574###Primary Presenter @@@ Kathleen Makolinski, DVM – Feral Cat FOCUS ### 284691###Moderator
- Wednesday, 2:00 pmSA333 – Those Dreaded Migrating Foreign Bodies: How Do I Manage Them
Daniel D. Smeak, DVM, DACVS – Colorado State University ### 172736###Primary Presenter @@@ Greg Harasen, DVM – Animal Clinic of Regina ### 284689###Moderator
- Wednesday, 2:00 pmSA358 – Decision Making in the Treatment of Traumatic Hip Dislocation in Dogs & Cats
Stanley Kim, DVM, MS, DACVS – University of Florida ### 273547###Primary Presenter @@@ Gary Keffer, DVM ### 203892###Moderator
- Wednesday, 2:00 pmSA373 – Rocks that Roll: Urolithiasis - Struvite, Urate, Cystine & Compound
Joe Bartges, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVN – The University of Georgia ### 172596###Primary Presenter @@@ Joan Winter, DVM – Joan D. Winter,D.V.M.,Inc., ### 196519###Moderator
- Wednesday, 2:00 pmSA39 – Blood, Urine, Pus, Bile, Chyle, Water, Cancer: The Cytology of Effusions
Craig A. Thompson, DVM, DACVP – Purdue University ### 324079###Primary Presenter @@@ Jaime Anderson, MS, DVM, PhD, DACVM, DACVPM – U.S. Army ### 196412###Moderator
- Wednesday, 2:00 pmSA65 – Food Allergies: Signalment, Clinical Signs, Differential Diagnosis
Kacie Blessing, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic ### 265963###Primary Presenter @@@ Wallace W. Wolf, Jr., DVM – The Dalles Veterinary Hospital ### 196520###Moderator
- Wednesday, 2:00 pmSA91 – The Essential Role of the Veterinarian in Disaster Preparedness & Response
Debra L. Zoran, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – Texas A&M University ### 173162###Primary Presenter @@@ Kim Neal, DVM – Spay Neuter Project of Los Angeles ### 293745###Moderator
- Wednesday, 2:00 pmSP4A – What You Say & Do Will be Held Against You in a Court of Law ISponsored By:
Karen Talbott, CVT, LVT, RVT – VItalPet ### 270215###Primary Presenter
- Wednesday, 2:00 pmVT29 – Exotic Animal Blood Collection
Stephen F. Cital, RVT, RLAT, SRA, VTS-LAM – ALAVTN ### 263522###Primary Presenter @@@ Simon Chavez, CVT, MS ### 196431###Moderator
- Wednesday, 2:00 pmVT37 – Nutritional Support of Gastrointestinal Disease
Ed Carlson, CVT, VTS (Nutrition) – Ethos Veterinary Health and VetBloom ### 172610###Primary Presenter @@@ Mikki Cook, LVT ### 196433###Moderator
- Wednesday, 3:00 pmEQ38 – Diagnosis & Treatment of Abnormal Foot Conformations in Lameness & Rehabilitation.
Richard Mansmann, VMD, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM) – Equine Podiatry & Rehabilitation Mobile Practice ### 263555###Primary Presenter @@@ Bruce Little, DVM ### 196465###Moderator
- Wednesday, 3:00 pmEX10 – Designing the Ideal Bird Room: Must Have Products
Lynne Seibert, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVB – Veterinary Behavior Consultants LLC ### 125607###Primary Presenter @@@ Gerald Flottmann, DVM ### 196445###Moderator
- Wednesday, 3:00 pmEX14 – Nutrition & Treatment of Gastrointestinal Disorders in Small Exotic Mammals
Thomas N. Tully, Jr., DVM, MS, DABVP (Avian), DECZM (Avian) – Louisiana State University - School of Veterinary Medicine ### 263577###Primary Presenter @@@ Nancy Leverenz, DVM, CVA, IVCA – Leverenz Veterinary LLC ### 293393###Moderator
- Wednesday, 3:00 pmFA26 – Pathogen, Environment & Cattle Factors Impacting BRD Risk in Feedlot Cattle
Robert L. Larson, DVM, PhD, DACT, DACVPM, DACAN – Kansas State University ### 172669###Primary Presenter @@@ B. Joe Dedrickson, DVM, PhD – Merial ### 196440###Moderator
- Wednesday, 3:00 pmPM24 – HR Fundamental Forms I
Katherine Dobbs, LVT, CVPM, PHR – InterFace Veterinary HR Systems, LLC ### 263533###Primary Presenter @@@ Jessica Lopez, DVM ### 196466###Moderator
- Wednesday, 3:00 pmPM32 – Video Marketing Made Easy
Bill Schroeder, BS – In Touch Practice Communications ### 172728###Primary Presenter @@@ Rochen Heers, DVM – Redrock equine dentistry ### 196453###Moderator
- Wednesday, 3:00 pmSA118 – Tracheal Collapse
Andrew Linklater, DVM, DACVECC – Lakeshore Veterinary Specialists ### 263551###Primary Presenter @@@ Dior de Moraes, DVM ### 293330###Moderator
- Wednesday, 3:00 pmSA228 – Laser Therapy II: Managing Every Day Procedure & Acute Conditions with Laser Therapy
John Godbold, DVM – Stonehaven Veterinary Consulting ### 172642###Primary Presenter @@@ Carol Homann, DVM ### 221869###Moderator
- Wednesday, 3:00 pmSA232 – Is It a Seizure or Not a Seizure?
Sheila Carrera-Justiz, DVM – University of Florida ### 263520###Primary Presenter @@@ Patricia Zahorecz, DVM – Patricia Zahorecz, DVM ### 196523###Moderator
- Wednesday, 3:00 pmSA30 – Cardiovascular Physical Examination: Making the Most of the Stethoscope
Meg Sleeper, VMD, DACVIM (Cardiology) – University of Florida ### 172735###Primary Presenter @@@ Linda Crews, BScH, DVM – Adviseavet Services ### 196434###Moderator
- Wednesday, 3:00 pmSA306 – Fluid Therapy for Lung Disease
Gareth Buckley, MA, Vet MB, MRCVS, DACVECC, DECVECC – University of Florida ### 263517###Primary Presenter @@@ Dennis Loveless, DVM – Desert Mountain Veterinary ### 196467###Moderator
- Wednesday, 3:00 pmSA318 – Acute Respiratory Distress in the Cat: What to Do?
Elizabeth Thomovsky, DVM, MS, DACVECC – Purdue University, College of Veterinary Medicine ### 263574###Primary Presenter @@@ Kathleen Makolinski, DVM – Feral Cat FOCUS ### 284691###Moderator
- Wednesday, 3:00 pmSA334 – Avoid Intestinal Dehiscence: Practical Technique Tips
Daniel D. Smeak, DVM, DACVS – Colorado State University ### 172736###Primary Presenter @@@ Greg Harasen, DVM – Animal Clinic of Regina ### 284689###Moderator
- Wednesday, 3:00 pmSA349 – Total Hip Arthroplasty for Treatment of Coxofemoral Joint Disease in Dogs & Cats
Caleb Hudson, DVM, MS, DACVS – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists ### 177118###Primary Presenter @@@ Gary Keffer, DVM ### 203892###Moderator
- Wednesday, 3:00 pmSA374 – Rocks that Roll: Urolithiasis – Calcium Oxalate & Minimally Invasive Procedures
Joe Bartges, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVN – The University of Georgia ### 172596###Primary Presenter @@@ Joan Winter, DVM – Joan D. Winter,D.V.M.,Inc., ### 196519###Moderator
- Wednesday, 3:00 pmSA40 – Lymph, Lymphs Everywhere: Cytology of the Lymphoid System
Craig A. Thompson, DVM, DACVP – Purdue University ### 324079###Primary Presenter @@@ Jaime Anderson, MS, DVM, PhD, DACVM, DACVPM – U.S. Army ### 196412###Moderator
- Wednesday, 3:00 pmSA66 – How to Perform a Diet Trial: Your Best Options
Kacie Blessing, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic ### 265963###Primary Presenter @@@ Wallace W. Wolf, Jr., DVM – The Dalles Veterinary Hospital ### 196520###Moderator
- Wednesday, 3:00 pmSA92 – Veterinary Support of S&R Dogs: Understanding & Working with These Valuable Dogs & Their Handlers
Debra L. Zoran, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – Texas A&M University ### 173162###Primary Presenter @@@ Kim Neal, DVM – Spay Neuter Project of Los Angeles ### 293745###Moderator
- Wednesday, 3:00 pmSP4B – What You Say & Do Will Be Held Against You in a Court of Law IISponsored By:
Karen Talbott, CVT, LVT, RVT – VItalPet ### 270215###Primary Presenter
- Wednesday, 3:00 pmVT30 – Exotic Animal Pain Management
Stephen F. Cital, RVT, RLAT, SRA, VTS-LAM – ALAVTN ### 263522###Primary Presenter @@@ Simon Chavez, CVT, MS ### 196431###Moderator
- Wednesday, 3:00 pmVT38 – Neonate Nutrition: Feeding Puppies & Kittens from Birth to Weaning
Ed Carlson, CVT, VTS (Nutrition) – Ethos Veterinary Health and VetBloom ### 172610###Primary Presenter @@@ Mikki Cook, LVT ### 196433###Moderator
- Wednesday, 4:00 pmEQ39 – Key Take Home Messages to Prevent, Diagnose & Treat Equine Laminitis
Richard Mansmann, VMD, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM) – Equine Podiatry & Rehabilitation Mobile Practice ### 263555###Primary Presenter @@@ Bruce Little, DVM ### 196465###Moderator
- Wednesday, 4:00 pmEX11 – Managing Behavior Problems in Miniature Pigs
Lynne Seibert, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVB – Veterinary Behavior Consultants LLC ### 125607###Primary Presenter @@@ Gerald Flottmann, DVM ### 196445###Moderator
- Wednesday, 4:00 pmEX15 – Rabbit & Rodent Behavior
Thomas N. Tully, Jr., DVM, MS, DABVP (Avian), DECZM (Avian) – Louisiana State University - School of Veterinary Medicine ### 263577###Primary Presenter @@@ Nancy Leverenz, DVM, CVA, IVCA – Leverenz Veterinary LLC ### 293393###Moderator
- Wednesday, 4:00 pmFA27 – Vaccination at Ranch of Origin & at Feedlot Arrival for Control of BRD
Robert L. Larson, DVM, PhD, DACT, DACVPM, DACAN – Kansas State University ### 172669###Primary Presenter @@@ B. Joe Dedrickson, DVM, PhD – Merial ### 196440###Moderator
- Wednesday, 4:00 pmPM25 – HR Fundamental Forms II
Katherine Dobbs, LVT, CVPM, PHR – InterFace Veterinary HR Systems, LLC ### 263533###Primary Presenter @@@ Jessica Lopez, DVM ### 196466###Moderator
- Wednesday, 4:00 pmPM33 – Hyper Your Local Search Engine Optimization
Bill Schroeder, BS – In Touch Practice Communications ### 172728###Primary Presenter @@@ Rochen Heers, DVM – Redrock equine dentistry ### 196453###Moderator
- Wednesday, 4:00 pmSA107 – Acute Kidney Injury: Revised Definitions, Management & Outcome
Geoff Heffner, DVM, DACVECC – Colorado State University ### 263543###Primary Presenter @@@ Dior de Moraes, DVM ### 293330###Moderator
- Wednesday, 4:00 pmSA229 – Laser Therapy III: Managing Chronic Conditions with Laser Therapy
John Godbold, DVM – Stonehaven Veterinary Consulting ### 172642###Primary Presenter @@@ Carol Homann, DVM ### 221869###Moderator
- Wednesday, 4:00 pmSA233 – Cluster Seizures & Status Epilepticus
Sheila Carrera-Justiz, DVM – University of Florida ### 263520###Primary Presenter @@@ Patricia Zahorecz, DVM – Patricia Zahorecz, DVM ### 196523###Moderator
- Wednesday, 4:00 pmSA255 – Practical Tips for Chemotherapy in Patients in Your Practice
Sue Ettinger, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) – Dr Sue Cancer Vet PLLC & VCA Animal Specialty and Emergency Center ### 172631###Primary Presenter @@@ Dennis Loveless, DVM – Desert Mountain Veterinary ### 196467###Moderator
- Wednesday, 4:00 pmSA319 – The Bleeding Patient: Secrets to Management
Elizabeth Thomovsky, DVM, MS, DACVECC – Purdue University, College of Veterinary Medicine ### 263574###Primary Presenter @@@ Kathleen Makolinski, DVM – Feral Cat FOCUS ### 284691###Moderator
- Wednesday, 4:00 pmSA335 – Surgical Site Infections: Make Them Stop!
Ameet Singh, DVM, DVSc, DACVS-SA – Ontario Veterinary CollegeUniversity of Guelph ### 307127###Primary Presenter @@@ Greg Harasen, DVM – Animal Clinic of Regina ### 284689###Moderator
- Wednesday, 4:00 pmSA351 – Understanding Surgical Stifle Anatomy & CrCL Stabilization Options
Caleb Hudson, DVM, MS, DACVS – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists ### 177118###Primary Presenter @@@ Gary Keffer, DVM ### 203892###Moderator
- Wednesday, 4:00 pmSA375 – Oops I Did It Again: Urinary Incontinence
Joe Bartges, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVN – The University of Georgia ### 172596###Primary Presenter @@@ Joan Winter, DVM – Joan D. Winter,D.V.M.,Inc., ### 196519###Moderator
- Wednesday, 4:00 pmSA41 – Finding Gold in Body’s Trashcan: Cytology of the Liver
Craig A. Thompson, DVM, DACVP – Purdue University ### 324079###Primary Presenter @@@ Jaime Anderson, MS, DVM, PhD, DACVM, DACVPM – U.S. Army ### 196412###Moderator
- Wednesday, 4:00 pmSA67 – How to Challenge After the Diet Trial, Now What?
Kacie Blessing, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic ### 265963###Primary Presenter @@@ Wallace W. Wolf, Jr., DVM – The Dalles Veterinary Hospital ### 196520###Moderator
- Wednesday, 4:00 pmSA93 – Companion Animal Decontamination: The Disaster within the Disaster Can be Averted
Debra L. Zoran, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – Texas A&M University ### 173162###Primary Presenter @@@ Kim Neal, DVM – Spay Neuter Project of Los Angeles ### 293745###Moderator
- Wednesday, 4:00 pmSP2AP – One Health Approach: Helping Plump Pets & PeopleSponsored By:
Sandy Gregory, MEd, RVT, CCRA – Foothill College ### 270214###Co-Presenter @@@ Kathy Terry, RVT – Foothill College ### 316169###Co-Presenter
- Wednesday, 4:00 pmVT31 – Exotic Animal Blood Transfusion Medicine
Stephen F. Cital, RVT, RLAT, SRA, VTS-LAM – ALAVTN ### 263522###Primary Presenter @@@ Simon Chavez, CVT, MS ### 196431###Moderator
- Wednesday, 4:00 pmVT39 – Nutrition & Chronic Renal Disease
Ed Carlson, CVT, VTS (Nutrition) – Ethos Veterinary Health and VetBloom ### 172610###Primary Presenter @@@ Mikki Cook, LVT ### 196433###Moderator
- Wednesday, 5:00 pmEQ40 – Pain vs Behavior: Separating Pain & Behavior Issues in Horses – Diagnosis & Treatment
Richard Mansmann, VMD, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM) – Equine Podiatry & Rehabilitation Mobile Practice ### 263555###Primary Presenter @@@ Bruce Little, DVM ### 196465###Moderator
- Wednesday, 5:00 pmEX12 – Behavior of Pet Ferrets & Environmental Enrichment
Lynne Seibert, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVB – Veterinary Behavior Consultants LLC ### 125607###Primary Presenter @@@ Gerald Flottmann, DVM ### 196445###Moderator
- Wednesday, 5:00 pmEX16 – Anesthesia & Critical Care of Reptiles
Thomas N. Tully, Jr., DVM, MS, DABVP (Avian), DECZM (Avian) – Louisiana State University - School of Veterinary Medicine ### 263577###Primary Presenter @@@ Nancy Leverenz, DVM, CVA, IVCA – Leverenz Veterinary LLC ### 293393###Moderator
- Wednesday, 5:00 pmFA28 – Control & Treatment of BRD with Antimicrobials & Other Options
Robert L. Larson, DVM, PhD, DACT, DACVPM, DACAN – Kansas State University ### 172669###Primary Presenter @@@ B. Joe Dedrickson, DVM, PhD – Merial ### 196440###Moderator
- Wednesday, 5:00 pmPM26 – HR Fundamental Forms III
Katherine Dobbs, LVT, CVPM, PHR – InterFace Veterinary HR Systems, LLC ### 263533###Primary Presenter @@@ Jessica Lopez, DVM ### 196466###Moderator
- Wednesday, 5:00 pmPM34 – Mobile Tech: A Client Connection Tool
Bill Schroeder, BS – In Touch Practice Communications ### 172728###Primary Presenter @@@ Rochen Heers, DVM – Redrock equine dentistry ### 196453###Moderator
- Wednesday, 5:00 pmSA108 – Emerging Urologic Interventions
Geoff Heffner, DVM, DACVECC – Colorado State University ### 263543###Primary Presenter @@@ Dior de Moraes, DVM ### 293330###Moderator
- Wednesday, 5:00 pmSA230 – Laser Therapy IV: Economics, Treatment Tips & Techniques
John Godbold, DVM – Stonehaven Veterinary Consulting ### 172642###Primary Presenter @@@ Carol Homann, DVM ### 221869###Moderator
- Wednesday, 5:00 pmSA234 – Head Trauma & Acute Neurologic Crises
Sheila Carrera-Justiz, DVM – University of Florida ### 263520###Primary Presenter @@@ Patricia Zahorecz, DVM – Patricia Zahorecz, DVM ### 196523###Moderator
- Wednesday, 5:00 pmSA256 – Cancer Tools You Can Use Tomorrow: Canine Lymphoma
Sue Ettinger, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) – Dr Sue Cancer Vet PLLC & VCA Animal Specialty and Emergency Center ### 172631###Primary Presenter @@@ Dennis Loveless, DVM – Desert Mountain Veterinary ### 196467###Moderator
- Wednesday, 5:00 pmSA320 – Acute Seizures in Dogs & Cats: A Proven Approach
Elizabeth Thomovsky, DVM, MS, DACVECC – Purdue University, College of Veterinary Medicine ### 263574###Primary Presenter @@@ Kathleen Makolinski, DVM – Feral Cat FOCUS ### 284691###Moderator
- Wednesday, 5:00 pmSA336 – Tricks for Efficient & Effective Intestinal Resection & Anastomosis
Ameet Singh, DVM, DVSc, DACVS-SA – Ontario Veterinary CollegeUniversity of Guelph ### 307127###Primary Presenter @@@ Greg Harasen, DVM – Animal Clinic of Regina ### 284689###Moderator
- Wednesday, 5:00 pmSA355 – Cranial Cruciate Repair in Large Breed Dogs: What Are My Options?
Stanley Kim, DVM, MS, DACVS – University of Florida ### 273547###Primary Presenter @@@ Gary Keffer, DVM ### 203892###Moderator
- Wednesday, 5:00 pmSA376 – What to Do When There’s Nothing to Do but You Feel Like You Have to Do Something: FLUTD
Joe Bartges, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVN – The University of Georgia ### 172596###Primary Presenter @@@ Joan Winter, DVM – Joan D. Winter,D.V.M.,Inc., ### 196519###Moderator
- Wednesday, 5:00 pmSA42 – Snarks & Grumpkins: The Cytology of Infectious Diseases
Craig A. Thompson, DVM, DACVP – Purdue University ### 324079###Primary Presenter @@@ Jaime Anderson, MS, DVM, PhD, DACVM, DACVPM – U.S. Army ### 196412###Moderator
- Wednesday, 5:00 pmSA68 – Top Tips from Difficult Food Allergy Cases
Kacie Blessing, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic ### 265963###Primary Presenter @@@ Wallace W. Wolf, Jr., DVM – The Dalles Veterinary Hospital ### 196520###Moderator
- Wednesday, 5:00 pmSA94 – Practice Preparedness & Continuity of Operations Planning
Debra L. Zoran, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – Texas A&M University ### 173162###Primary Presenter @@@ Kim Neal, DVM – Spay Neuter Project of Los Angeles ### 293745###Moderator
- Wednesday, 5:00 pmSP2BP – One Health Approach: Nursing in Human & Veterinary Medicine Come Together for the Common GoodSponsored By:
Sandy Gregory, MEd, RVT, CCRA – Foothill College ### 270214###Co-Presenter @@@ Kathy Terry, RVT – Foothill College ### 316169###Co-Presenter
- Wednesday, 5:00 pmVT32 – Rabbit Anesthesia
Stephen F. Cital, RVT, RLAT, SRA, VTS-LAM – ALAVTN ### 263522###Primary Presenter @@@ Simon Chavez, CVT, MS ### 196431###Moderator
- Wednesday, 5:00 pmVT40 – Alternative & Raw Diets
Ed Carlson, CVT, VTS (Nutrition) – Ethos Veterinary Health and VetBloom ### 172610###Primary Presenter @@@ Mikki Cook, LVT ### 196433###Moderator
- Thursday, 8:00 amEQ21 – Incorporating Intra-articular Diagnostic Analgesia into Your Lameness Evaluations: Correlations Between Clinical Findings & Diagnostic Imaging
Eric Mueller, DVM, PhD, DACVS – University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine ### 172694###Primary Presenter @@@ Rodney Link, DVM ### 196464###Moderator
- Thursday, 8:00 amEX5 – Common Disease Conditions of Small Birds
Thomas N. Tully, Jr., DVM, MS, DABVP (Avian), DECZM (Avian) – Louisiana State University - School of Veterinary Medicine ### 263577###Primary Presenter @@@ Herbert Little, DVM, MPH ### 196407###Moderator
- Thursday, 8:00 amFA37 – Biology & Epidemiology of Anthelmintic Resistance
Ray M. Kaplan, DVM, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology), DEVPC – University of Georgia ### 263548###Primary Presenter @@@ Gene M. Zinn, DVM, PhD – University of Illinois ### 284700###Moderator
- Thursday, 8:00 amPM13 – Green & Biophilic Design I
Richard Rauh, AIA, NCARB – Rauhaus Freedenfeld & Associates ### 263567###Primary Presenter @@@ Brad Marconyak, CVT, CVPM, BS – WIT Solutions ### 284692###Moderator
- Thursday, 8:00 amPM9 – Valuation Details for Owners, Managers & Buyers
Nikki Nitz, CPA, CMA – Simmons & Associates Northwest ### 263562###Primary Presenter @@@ Cindy Beth Palmer-Lynch, MS ### 196482###Moderator
- Thursday, 8:00 amSA109 – Introduction to Hemodialysis: Indications, Outcomes & the Patient Experience
Geoff Heffner, DVM, DACVECC – Colorado State University ### 263543###Primary Presenter @@@ Avtar S. Jandi, BVSc, MVSc, Diplomate ACVS – Southwest Veterinary Services, Inc. ### 301000###Moderator
- Thursday, 8:00 amSA135 – Laparoscopy: Instrumentation & Technique
Todd Tams, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – VCA ### 172745###Primary Presenter @@@ Brynn Schmidt, RVT, VTS (Anesth) – VCA WLA ### 196495###Moderator
- Thursday, 8:00 amSA215 – Canine Leptospirosis: Prime Suspect
Annette Litster, BVSC, PhD, FANZCVSc (Feline Medicine), MMedSci (Clinical Epidemiology) – Zoetis ### 172675###Primary Presenter @@@ William Wafer, DVM ### 196514###Moderator
- Thursday, 8:00 amSA235 – Review of Feline Neurology
Kari Foss, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Neurology) – The University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine ### 263538###Primary Presenter @@@ Linda Crews, BScH, DVM – Adviseavet Services ### 196434###Moderator
- Thursday, 8:00 amSA283 – Veterinary Pharmacy 101: Interprofessional Communication
Erin Brewer, PharmD – NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine ### 302248###Primary Presenter @@@ Catherine Dreskin, DVM ### 317411###Moderator
- Thursday, 8:00 amSA321 – Bandaging 101: Fractures & Weird Wounds
Elizabeth Thomovsky, DVM, MS, DACVECC – Purdue University, College of Veterinary Medicine ### 263574###Primary Presenter @@@ Elizabeth Berliner, DVM, DABVP ### 293351###Moderator
- Thursday, 8:00 amSA337 – Common Surgical Diseases of the Spleen
Ameet Singh, DVM, DVSc, DACVS-SA – Ontario Veterinary CollegeUniversity of Guelph ### 307127###Primary Presenter @@@ Dennis M. McCurnin, DVM, MS, DACVS – Louisiana State University ### 196476###Moderator
- Thursday, 8:00 amSA354 – Medial Patellar Luxation: Treatment & Case Selection for the Uncomplicated MPL Management in Dogs & Cats
Stanley Kim, DVM, MS, DACVS – University of Florida ### 273547###Primary Presenter @@@ Greg Harasen, DVM – Animal Clinic of Regina ### 284689###Moderator
- Thursday, 8:00 amSA81 – Dermatophytosis: New Information to Fight the Fungus Among Us
Darin Dell, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic Indianapolis ### 265966###Primary Presenter @@@ Michael Pedersen, DVM – Animal Health Center ### 196484###Moderator
- Thursday, 8:00 amVT57 – Obesity/Weight Management & Physical Rehabilitation
Mary Ellen Goldberg, BS, LVT, CVT, SRA, CCRA, CVPP – International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management ### 263540###Primary Presenter @@@ Michele E. Rash, RVT, MA – California State Polytechnic University, Pomona ### 172712###Moderator
- Thursday, 8:00 amVT61 – Special Considerations for Servicing Service Dogs
Beckie Mossor, RVT – 3K9 Working Dogs, NAVTA ### 195158###Primary Presenter @@@ David J. Demery, RVT – Spay Neuter Project of Los Angeles ### 196441###Moderator
- Thursday, 9:00 amEQ22 – Do I Really Need to Send this Horse for a MRI? A Clinician's Perspective through Clinical Case Presentations
Eric Mueller, DVM, PhD, DACVS – University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine ### 172694###Primary Presenter @@@ Rodney Link, DVM ### 196464###Moderator
- Thursday, 9:00 amEX6 – Avian Behavior: Problems & Current Treatment Options
Thomas N. Tully, Jr., DVM, MS, DABVP (Avian), DECZM (Avian) – Louisiana State University - School of Veterinary Medicine ### 263577###Primary Presenter @@@ Herbert Little, DVM, MPH ### 196407###Moderator
- Thursday, 9:00 amFA38 – Lessons to Learn: It's Time to Rethink How We View Parasite Control in Livestock
Ray M. Kaplan, DVM, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology), DEVPC – University of Georgia ### 263548###Primary Presenter @@@ Gene M. Zinn, DVM, PhD – University of Illinois ### 284700###Moderator
- Thursday, 9:00 amPM10 – The Power of Profit to a Valuation
Nikki Nitz, CPA, CMA – Simmons & Associates Northwest ### 263562###Primary Presenter @@@ Cindy Beth Palmer-Lynch, MS ### 196482###Moderator
- Thursday, 9:00 amPM14 – Green & Biophilic Design II
Richard Rauh, AIA, NCARB – Rauhaus Freedenfeld & Associates ### 263567###Primary Presenter @@@ Brad Marconyak, CVT, CVPM, BS – WIT Solutions ### 284692###Moderator
- Thursday, 9:00 amSA110 – New Revisions on Defining Sepsis & the Impact on Veterinary Medicine
Geoff Heffner, DVM, DACVECC – Colorado State University ### 263543###Primary Presenter @@@ Avtar S. Jandi, BVSc, MVSc, Diplomate ACVS – Southwest Veterinary Services, Inc. ### 301000###Moderator
- Thursday, 9:00 amSA136 – Rhinoscopy & Urethrocystoscopy: What Can You See & Do?
Todd Tams, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – VCA ### 172745###Primary Presenter @@@ Brynn Schmidt, RVT, VTS (Anesth) – VCA WLA ### 196495###Moderator
- Thursday, 9:00 amSA216 – Lyme disease: A Growing Concern
Annette Litster, BVSC, PhD, FANZCVSc (Feline Medicine), MMedSci (Clinical Epidemiology) – Zoetis ### 172675###Primary Presenter @@@ William Wafer, DVM ### 196514###Moderator
- Thursday, 9:00 amSA236 – Neuromuscular Disease
Kari Foss, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Neurology) – The University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine ### 263538###Primary Presenter @@@ Linda Crews, BScH, DVM – Adviseavet Services ### 196434###Moderator
- Thursday, 9:00 amSA284 – Identifying Pharmacy Needs in Your Veterinary Practice
Erin Brewer, PharmD – NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine ### 302248###Primary Presenter @@@ Catherine Dreskin, DVM ### 317411###Moderator
- Thursday, 9:00 amSA322 – Veterinary CPR: Latest Updates
Elizabeth Thomovsky, DVM, MS, DACVECC – Purdue University, College of Veterinary Medicine ### 263574###Primary Presenter @@@ Elizabeth Berliner, DVM, DABVP ### 293351###Moderator
- Thursday, 9:00 amSA338 – Tips & Tricks for Common Surgical Procedures of the Head & Neck
Ameet Singh, DVM, DVSc, DACVS-SA – Ontario Veterinary CollegeUniversity of Guelph ### 307127###Primary Presenter @@@ Dennis M. McCurnin, DVM, MS, DACVS – Louisiana State University ### 196476###Moderator
- Thursday, 9:00 amSA356 – The Elusive Meniscus: How to Diagnose Tears, Need for Treatment, Surgical Approach, Improving Access, Treatment Options & Expected Outcome
Stanley Kim, DVM, MS, DACVS – University of Florida ### 273547###Primary Presenter @@@ Greg Harasen, DVM – Animal Clinic of Regina ### 284689###Moderator
- Thursday, 9:00 amSA82 – How to Win Friends & Influence People with Topical Therapy
Darin Dell, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic Indianapolis ### 265966###Primary Presenter @@@ Michael Pedersen, DVM – Animal Health Center ### 196484###Moderator
- Thursday, 9:00 amVT58 – Physical Rehabilitation & the Geriatric Patient
Mary Ellen Goldberg, BS, LVT, CVT, SRA, CCRA, CVPP – International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management ### 263540###Primary Presenter @@@ Michele E. Rash, RVT, MA – California State Polytechnic University, Pomona ### 172712###Moderator
- Thursday, 9:00 amVT62 – You Can’t Ask That: Understanding Service Dog Laws & Having Conversations about Them
Beckie Mossor, RVT – 3K9 Working Dogs, NAVTA ### 195158###Primary Presenter @@@ David J. Demery, RVT – Spay Neuter Project of Los Angeles ### 196441###Moderator
- Thursday, 10:00 amEQ23 – Equine Rectal Exam: What Am I Really Feeling - A Laparoscopic Perspective
Eric Mueller, DVM, PhD, DACVS – University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine ### 172694###Primary Presenter @@@ Rodney Link, DVM ### 196464###Moderator
- Thursday, 10:00 amEX7 – Diagnosing & Treating the Avian Gastrointestinal Patient
Thomas N. Tully, Jr., DVM, MS, DABVP (Avian), DECZM (Avian) – Louisiana State University - School of Veterinary Medicine ### 263577###Primary Presenter @@@ Herbert Little, DVM, MPH ### 196407###Moderator
- Thursday, 10:00 amFA39 – Recommendations for Effective & Sustainable Control of Parasites in Cattle
Ray M. Kaplan, DVM, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology), DEVPC – University of Georgia ### 263548###Primary Presenter @@@ Gene M. Zinn, DVM, PhD – University of Illinois ### 284700###Moderator
- Thursday, 10:00 amPM11 – Selling Challenges & Opportunities in Today's Market
Nikki Nitz, CPA, CMA – Simmons & Associates Northwest ### 263562###Primary Presenter @@@ Cindy Beth Palmer-Lynch, MS ### 196482###Moderator
- Thursday, 10:00 amPM15 – Cutting Edge Hospital Design: Incorporating Advanced Technology into the Veterinary Environment
Richard Rauh, AIA, NCARB – Rauhaus Freedenfeld & Associates ### 263567###Primary Presenter @@@ Brad Marconyak, CVT, CVPM, BS – WIT Solutions ### 284692###Moderator
- Thursday, 10:00 amSA111 – Early Goal Directed Therapy: The Impact on Veterinary Medicine
Geoff Heffner, DVM, DACVECC – Colorado State University ### 263543###Primary Presenter @@@ Avtar S. Jandi, BVSc, MVSc, Diplomate ACVS – Southwest Veterinary Services, Inc. ### 301000###Moderator
- Thursday, 10:00 amSA217 – Feline Infectious Respiratory Disease: What Every Veterinarian Should Know
Annette Litster, BVSC, PhD, FANZCVSc (Feline Medicine), MMedSci (Clinical Epidemiology) – Zoetis ### 172675###Primary Presenter @@@ William Wafer, DVM ### 196514###Moderator
- Thursday, 10:00 amSA237 – Putting the Spin on Vestibular Disease
Kari Foss, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Neurology) – The University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine ### 263538###Primary Presenter @@@ Linda Crews, BScH, DVM – Adviseavet Services ### 196434###Moderator
- Thursday, 10:00 amSA285 – Compounding Considerations for Veterinary Practices I
Erin Brewer, PharmD – NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine ### 302248###Primary Presenter @@@ Catherine Dreskin, DVM ### 317411###Moderator
- Thursday, 10:00 amSA323 – Dystocia & Neonatal Resuscitation
Elizabeth Thomovsky, DVM, MS, DACVECC – Purdue University, College of Veterinary Medicine ### 263574###Primary Presenter @@@ Elizabeth Berliner, DVM, DABVP ### 293351###Moderator
- Thursday, 10:00 amSA339 – Salivary Gland Removal: Ventral or Lateral Approach – Which One Should I Do?
Ameet Singh, DVM, DVSc, DACVS-SA – Ontario Veterinary CollegeUniversity of Guelph ### 307127###Primary Presenter @@@ Dennis M. McCurnin, DVM, MS, DACVS – Louisiana State University ### 196476###Moderator
- Thursday, 10:00 amSA346 – Simple Fracture Repair in Dogs & Cats: The Secrets to Success in the General Practice
Brian S. Beale, DVM, DACVS – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists ### 177116###Primary Presenter @@@ Greg Harasen, DVM – Animal Clinic of Regina ### 284689###Moderator
- Thursday, 10:00 amSA83 – Topical Therapy: Staph Edition
Darin Dell, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic Indianapolis ### 265966###Primary Presenter @@@ Michael Pedersen, DVM – Animal Health Center ### 196484###Moderator
- Thursday, 10:00 amVT59 – Rehabilitation of the Sport Medicine Patient: The Veterinary Technician/Nurse's Role
Mary Ellen Goldberg, BS, LVT, CVT, SRA, CCRA, CVPP – International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management ### 263540###Primary Presenter @@@ Michele E. Rash, RVT, MA – California State Polytechnic University, Pomona ### 172712###Moderator
- Thursday, 10:00 amVT63 – But You Don’t Look Blind: Other Jobs for Service Dogs
Beckie Mossor, RVT – 3K9 Working Dogs, NAVTA ### 195158###Primary Presenter @@@ David J. Demery, RVT – Spay Neuter Project of Los Angeles ### 196441###Moderator
- Thursday, 11:00 amEQ24 – How I Prevent & Manage Castration Complications in the Field
Eric Mueller, DVM, PhD, DACVS – University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine ### 172694###Primary Presenter @@@ Rodney Link, DVM ### 196464###Moderator
- Thursday, 11:00 amEX8 – Wound Care for Companion Birds & Small Mammals
Thomas N. Tully, Jr., DVM, MS, DABVP (Avian), DECZM (Avian) – Louisiana State University - School of Veterinary Medicine ### 263577###Primary Presenter @@@ Herbert Little, DVM, MPH ### 196407###Moderator
- Thursday, 11:00 amFA40 – Sustainable Integrated Parasite Management in Small Ruminant Parasites: These Ain't Your Father's Parasites
Ray M. Kaplan, DVM, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology), DEVPC – University of Georgia ### 263548###Primary Presenter @@@ Gene M. Zinn, DVM, PhD – University of Illinois ### 284700###Moderator
- Thursday, 11:00 amPM12 – 7 Details Every Buyer Should Know
Nikki Nitz, CPA, CMA – Simmons & Associates Northwest ### 263562###Primary Presenter @@@ Cindy Beth Palmer-Lynch, MS ### 196482###Moderator
- Thursday, 11:00 amPM16 – Remodeling Tips, Tricks & Savings
Richard Rauh, AIA, NCARB – Rauhaus Freedenfeld & Associates ### 263567###Primary Presenter @@@ Brad Marconyak, CVT, CVPM, BS – WIT Solutions ### 284692###Moderator
- Thursday, 11:00 amSA112 – Endocrine Emergencies
Geoff Heffner, DVM, DACVECC – Colorado State University ### 263543###Primary Presenter @@@ Avtar S. Jandi, BVSc, MVSc, Diplomate ACVS – Southwest Veterinary Services, Inc. ### 301000###Moderator
- Thursday, 11:00 amSA218 – Feline Heartworm Disease Update
Annette Litster, BVSC, PhD, FANZCVSc (Feline Medicine), MMedSci (Clinical Epidemiology) – Zoetis ### 172675###Primary Presenter @@@ William Wafer, DVM ### 196514###Moderator
- Thursday, 11:00 amSA238 – Cranial Neuropathies
Kari Foss, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Neurology) – The University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine ### 263538###Primary Presenter @@@ Linda Crews, BScH, DVM – Adviseavet Services ### 196434###Moderator
- Thursday, 11:00 amSA286 – Compounding Considerations for Veterinary Practices II
Erin Brewer, PharmD – NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine ### 302248###Primary Presenter @@@ Catherine Dreskin, DVM ### 317411###Moderator
- Thursday, 11:00 amSA324 – Top 5 Toxicities in Dogs & Cats
Elizabeth Thomovsky, DVM, MS, DACVECC – Purdue University, College of Veterinary Medicine ### 263574###Primary Presenter @@@ Elizabeth Berliner, DVM, DABVP ### 293351###Moderator
- Thursday, 11:00 amSA340 – Canine & Feline Cystotomy: Never Leave a Stone Behind Again!
Ameet Singh, DVM, DVSc, DACVS-SA – Ontario Veterinary CollegeUniversity of Guelph ### 307127###Primary Presenter @@@ Dennis M. McCurnin, DVM, MS, DACVS – Louisiana State University ### 196476###Moderator
- Thursday, 11:00 amSA345 – Strategies for Surgical Stabilization of Radius & Ulna Fractures
Brian S. Beale, DVM, DACVS – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists ### 177116###Primary Presenter @@@ Greg Harasen, DVM – Animal Clinic of Regina ### 284689###Moderator
- Thursday, 11:00 amSA84 – Topical Therapy Saves the Day! Case Examples Highlighting Topical Therapy Successes
Darin Dell, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic Indianapolis ### 265966###Primary Presenter @@@ Michael Pedersen, DVM – Animal Health Center ### 196484###Moderator
- Thursday, 11:00 amVT60 – The Role of the Veterinary Technician Nurse in the Rehabilitation Team
Mary Ellen Goldberg, BS, LVT, CVT, SRA, CCRA, CVPP – International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management ### 263540###Primary Presenter @@@ Michele E. Rash, RVT, MA – California State Polytechnic University, Pomona ### 172712###Moderator
- Thursday, 11:00 amVT64 – Caring for Clients with Special Needs
Beckie Mossor, RVT – 3K9 Working Dogs, NAVTA ### 195158###Primary Presenter @@@ David J. Demery, RVT – Spay Neuter Project of Los Angeles ### 196441###Moderator
- Thursday, 1:00 pmEQ5 – Equine Allergies: Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention
Anthony Yu, DVM, MS, DACVD – Yu Veterinary PC ### 172767###Primary Presenter @@@ Rodney Link, DVM ### 196464###Moderator
- Thursday, 1:00 pmEX41 – Prions, Virus & Fungi, Oh My! An Update on the Hot Topics Impacting the Health & Conservation of North America’s Wildlife
Peregrine L. Wolff, DVM – Nevada Department of Wildlife ### 273063###Primary Presenter @@@ Herbert Little, DVM, MPH ### 196407###Moderator
- Thursday, 1:00 pmFA17 – Infections & Antibiotics
Christopher Cebra, VMD, MA, MS, DACVIM (LAIM) – Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine ### 263521###Primary Presenter @@@ Gene M. Zinn, DVM, PhD – University of Illinois ### 284700###Moderator
- Thursday, 1:00 pmPM27P – Black Belt Management: The Full Management Tool Kit
Scott Harper, MBA – ALLYDVM ### 263542###Co-Presenter @@@ Jason Wernli – allyDVM, Inc. ### 284707###Co-Presenter @@@ Brad Marconyak, CVT, CVPM, BS – WIT Solutions ### 284692###Moderator
- Thursday, 1:00 pmPM65 – OSHA Updates 2017
Philip Seibert, Jr., CVT – Safety Vet ### 172732###Primary Presenter @@@ Cindy Beth Palmer-Lynch, MS ### 196482###Moderator
- Thursday, 1:00 pmSA147 – Senior Disease: What to Expect When They Are Aging
Kelly St. Denis, MSc, DVM, DABVP (feline practice) – Charing Cross Cat Clinic ### 263572###Primary Presenter @@@ Avtar S. Jandi, BVSc, MVSc, Diplomate ACVS – Southwest Veterinary Services, Inc. ### 301000###Moderator
- Thursday, 1:00 pmSA350 – Pelvic Fracture in Dogs & Cats: Cage Rest, Medical Treatment or Surgery?
Caleb Hudson, DVM, MS, DACVS – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists ### 177118###Primary Presenter @@@ Catherine Dreskin, DVM ### 317411###Moderator
- Thursday, 1:00 pmSA85 – Atopic Dermatitis: A Clinical Syndrome with Many Triggers
Rosanna Marsella, DVM, DACVD – University of Florida ### 265967###Primary Presenter @@@ Michael Pedersen, DVM – Animal Health Center ### 196484###Moderator
- Thursday, 1:00 pmVT41 – Oncology: What You Need to Know But Don't
Kim Albin, LVT, VTS (Oncology) – St. Johns Animal Clinic ### 263506###Primary Presenter @@@ Elizabeth Barclay, AAS, LVT – Fort Hood Veterinary Center FYGVE Program ### 196418###Moderator
- Thursday, 1:00 pmVT69 – Top 5 Bathroom Toxins
Liz F. Hughston, MEd, RVT, CVT, VTS (SAIM, ECC) – VetTechXpert ### 263547###Primary Presenter @@@ Michele E. Rash, RVT, MA – California State Polytechnic University, Pomona ### 172712###Moderator
- Thursday, 2:00 pmEQ6 – Equine Scaling Disorders: Infectious & Non-infectious
Anthony Yu, DVM, MS, DACVD – Yu Veterinary PC ### 172767###Primary Presenter @@@ Rodney Link, DVM ### 196464###Moderator
- Thursday, 2:00 pmEX42 – Wildlife at Your Door: What You Should Know Before They Walk in Your Clinic Part I, Laws & Regulations
Peregrine L. Wolff, DVM – Nevada Department of Wildlife ### 273063###Primary Presenter @@@ Herbert Little, DVM, MPH ### 196407###Moderator
- Thursday, 2:00 pmFA18 – Anecdotal Analgesia
Christopher Cebra, VMD, MA, MS, DACVIM (LAIM) – Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine ### 263521###Primary Presenter @@@ Gene M. Zinn, DVM, PhD – University of Illinois ### 284700###Moderator
- Thursday, 2:00 pmPM28P – Black Belt Management: Understanding Human Motivation
Scott Harper, MBA – ALLYDVM ### 263542###Co-Presenter @@@ Jason Wernli – allyDVM, Inc. ### 284707###Co-Presenter @@@ Brad Marconyak, CVT, CVPM, BS – WIT Solutions ### 284692###Moderator
- Thursday, 2:00 pmPM66 – OSHA Compliance Made Easy I
Philip Seibert, Jr., CVT – Safety Vet ### 172732###Primary Presenter @@@ Cindy Beth Palmer-Lynch, MS ### 196482###Moderator
- Thursday, 2:00 pmSA148 – The Senior Cat: Preventive Care & Health Management
Kelly St. Denis, MSc, DVM, DABVP (feline practice) – Charing Cross Cat Clinic ### 263572###Primary Presenter @@@ Avtar S. Jandi, BVSc, MVSc, Diplomate ACVS – Southwest Veterinary Services, Inc. ### 301000###Moderator
- Thursday, 2:00 pmSA347 – Orthopedic Challenges, Complications & Disasters: Why Did It Happen & How Can I Save the Leg?
Brian S. Beale, DVM, DACVS – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists ### 177116###Primary Presenter @@@ Catherine Dreskin, DVM ### 317411###Moderator
- Thursday, 2:00 pmSA86 – Allergy Tests: How to Best Use Them
Rosanna Marsella, DVM, DACVD – University of Florida ### 265967###Primary Presenter @@@ Michael Pedersen, DVM – Animal Health Center ### 196484###Moderator
- Thursday, 2:00 pmVT42 – Post Oncology Care: From Medicine to Radiation & Beyond
Kim Albin, LVT, VTS (Oncology) – St. Johns Animal Clinic ### 263506###Primary Presenter @@@ Elizabeth Barclay, AAS, LVT – Fort Hood Veterinary Center FYGVE Program ### 196418###Moderator
- Thursday, 2:00 pmVT70 – Top 5 Garage and Garden Toxins
Liz F. Hughston, MEd, RVT, CVT, VTS (SAIM, ECC) – VetTechXpert ### 263547###Primary Presenter @@@ Michele E. Rash, RVT, MA – California State Polytechnic University, Pomona ### 172712###Moderator
- Thursday, 3:00 pmEQ7 – Equine Alopecia: Infectious & Non-infectious
Anthony Yu, DVM, MS, DACVD – Yu Veterinary PC ### 172767###Primary Presenter @@@ Rodney Link, DVM ### 196464###Moderator
- Thursday, 3:00 pmEX43 – Wildlife at Your Door: What You Should Know Before They Walk in Your Clinic Part II, How Best to Help Wildlife
Peregrine L. Wolff, DVM – Nevada Department of Wildlife ### 273063###Primary Presenter @@@ Herbert Little, DVM, MPH ### 196407###Moderator
- Thursday, 3:00 pmFA19 – Emergency Management of Camelids I
Christopher Cebra, VMD, MA, MS, DACVIM (LAIM) – Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine ### 263521###Primary Presenter @@@ Gene M. Zinn, DVM, PhD – University of Illinois ### 284700###Moderator
- Thursday, 3:00 pmPM47 – Building Client Loyalty & Advocacy I
Stacee Santi, DVM – Vet2Pet ### 263570###Primary Presenter @@@ Brad Marconyak, CVT, CVPM, BS – WIT Solutions ### 284692###Moderator
- Thursday, 3:00 pmPM67 – OSHA Compliance Made Easy II
Philip Seibert, Jr., CVT – Safety Vet ### 172732###Primary Presenter @@@ Cindy Beth Palmer-Lynch, MS ### 196482###Moderator
- Thursday, 3:00 pmSA149 – The Vomiting Cat: How Much Is Too Much?
Kelly St. Denis, MSc, DVM, DABVP (feline practice) – Charing Cross Cat Clinic ### 263572###Primary Presenter @@@ Avtar S. Jandi, BVSc, MVSc, Diplomate ACVS – Southwest Veterinary Services, Inc. ### 301000###Moderator
- Thursday, 3:00 pmSA353 – Carpus & Tarsus: Disease Processes & Surgical Treatment Options
Caleb Hudson, DVM, MS, DACVS – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists ### 177118###Primary Presenter @@@ Catherine Dreskin, DVM ### 317411###Moderator
- Thursday, 3:00 pmSA87 – New Treatment Options for Canine AD
Rosanna Marsella, DVM, DACVD – University of Florida ### 265967###Primary Presenter @@@ Michael Pedersen, DVM – Animal Health Center ### 196484###Moderator
- Thursday, 3:00 pmVT43 – Chemotherapy Safety: Required PPE
Kim Albin, LVT, VTS (Oncology) – St. Johns Animal Clinic ### 263506###Primary Presenter @@@ Elizabeth Barclay, AAS, LVT – Fort Hood Veterinary Center FYGVE Program ### 196418###Moderator
- Thursday, 3:00 pmVT71 – Not so Cute: Acute Anaphylaxis
Liz F. Hughston, MEd, RVT, CVT, VTS (SAIM, ECC) – VetTechXpert ### 263547###Primary Presenter @@@ Michele E. Rash, RVT, MA – California State Polytechnic University, Pomona ### 172712###Moderator
- Thursday, 4:00 pmEQ8 – Equine Nodular Dermatoses: Infectious, Non-infectious, Neoplastic
Anthony Yu, DVM, MS, DACVD – Yu Veterinary PC ### 172767###Primary Presenter @@@ Rodney Link, DVM ### 196464###Moderator
- Thursday, 4:00 pmEX44 – The Best Show off the Strip: A Look at Nevada’s Wild Side
Peregrine L. Wolff, DVM – Nevada Department of Wildlife ### 273063###Primary Presenter @@@ Herbert Little, DVM, MPH ### 196407###Moderator
- Thursday, 4:00 pmFA20 – Emergency Management of Camelids II
Christopher Cebra, VMD, MA, MS, DACVIM (LAIM) – Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine ### 263521###Primary Presenter @@@ Gene M. Zinn, DVM, PhD – University of Illinois ### 284700###Moderator
- Thursday, 4:00 pmPM48 – Building Client Loyalty & Advocacy II
Stacee Santi, DVM – Vet2Pet ### 263570###Primary Presenter @@@ Brad Marconyak, CVT, CVPM, BS – WIT Solutions ### 284692###Moderator
- Thursday, 4:00 pmPM68 – Pharmacy Regulations YOU Should Know
Philip Seibert, Jr., CVT – Safety Vet ### 172732###Primary Presenter @@@ Cindy Beth Palmer-Lynch, MS ### 196482###Moderator
- Thursday, 4:00 pmSA150 – Constipated Cats: Getting the Fecal Balls Rolling
Kelly St. Denis, MSc, DVM, DABVP (feline practice) – Charing Cross Cat Clinic ### 263572###Primary Presenter @@@ Avtar S. Jandi, BVSc, MVSc, Diplomate ACVS – Southwest Veterinary Services, Inc. ### 301000###Moderator
- Thursday, 4:00 pmSA357 – Bone Infections: Why Do They Occur & How Can They be Treated Successfully?
Stanley Kim, DVM, MS, DACVS – University of Florida ### 273547###Primary Presenter @@@ Catherine Dreskin, DVM ### 317411###Moderator
- Thursday, 4:00 pmSA88 – Feline Allergies: Does AD Exists in Cats?
Rosanna Marsella, DVM, DACVD – University of Florida ### 265967###Primary Presenter @@@ Michael Pedersen, DVM – Animal Health Center ### 196484###Moderator
- Thursday, 4:00 pmVT44 – Chemotherapy: Limiting Exposure
Kim Albin, LVT, VTS (Oncology) – St. Johns Animal Clinic ### 263506###Primary Presenter @@@ Elizabeth Barclay, AAS, LVT – Fort Hood Veterinary Center FYGVE Program ### 196418###Moderator
- Thursday, 4:00 pmVT72 – Play Nice! Drug Interactions Every Veterinary Technician Should Know
Liz F. Hughston, MEd, RVT, CVT, VTS (SAIM, ECC) – VetTechXpert ### 263547###Primary Presenter @@@ Michele E. Rash, RVT, MA – California State Polytechnic University, Pomona ### 172712###Moderator
- Sunday, 1:00 pmEQ1 – Equine Standing Sedation & Field Anesthesia
Special Presentation (24)
- Sunday, 11:00 amSP1 – GENERAL SESSION - Joel Sartore, National Geographic photographer, presents: A World Worth Saving - Photo ArkSponsored By:
Joel Sartore ### 265614###Primary Presenter
- Monday, 2:00 pmSP6A – Posers, Impostors & FakesSponsored By:
Julie Kumble, MEd – Greater Good Leadership ### 319311###Primary Presenter @@@ Susan Ralston ### 212232###Moderator - Monday, 3:00 pmSP6B – Debt, Wealth & Ownership of the ProfessionSponsored By:
Douglas G. Aspros, DVM – Women's Veterinary Leadership Development Initiative ### 181742###Primary Presenter @@@ Susan Ralston ### 212232###Moderator - Monday, 4:00 pmSP6C – Practice Ownership - for Me!Sponsored By:
Bridget Heilsberg, DVM – Women's Veterinary Leadership Development Initiative ### 319312###Primary Presenter @@@ Susan Ralston ### 212232###Moderator - Monday, 5:00 pmSP6DP – Be a Big Dog: How Women & Men Can Become Leaders of the PackSponsored By:
Julie Kumble, MEd – Greater Good Leadership ### 319311###Co-Presenter @@@ Susan Ralston ### 212232###Moderator @@@ Gayle Millard, DVM ### 319087###Co-Presenter @@@ Bridget Heilsberg, DVM – Women's Veterinary Leadership Development Initiative ### 319312###Co-Presenter @@@ Jane Brunt, DVM ### 357388###Co-Presenter @@@ Eva Evans, DVM, MBA ### 357389###Co-Presenter @@@ Marci Kirk, DVM ### 357407###Co-Presenter @@@ Wendy Hauser, DVM ### 357406###Co-Presenter - Tuesday, 2:00 pmS11AP – Feline Renal Insufficiency/Failure & Head Trauma in the Dog & CatSponsored By:
Tamara Grubb, DVM, PhD, DACVAA – Washington State University ### 172650###Co-Presenter @@@ Andre Shih, DVM, DACVAA ### 265263###Co-Presenter
- Tuesday, 2:00 pmS14A – What's New with SAMeSponsored By:
Craig B. Webb, PhD, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Colorado State University ### 172759###Primary Presenter @@@ Barbara E. Eves, DVM – Nutramax Laboratories Veterinary Sciences, Inc. ### 196444###Moderator
- Tuesday, 2:00 pmS15E – Pain Management & LaserSponsored By:
Jennifer F. Johnson, VMD, CVPP – Stoney Creek Veterinary Hospital ### 172660###Primary Presenter @@@ Carl Bennett – LiteCure, LLC ### 196421###Moderator
- Tuesday, 2:00 pmS22A – Canine Oral Health: Modalities & ManagementSponsored By:
Brook Niemiec, DVM, DAVDC, DEVDC, FAVD – Southern California Veterinary Dental Specialties & Oral Surgery ### 172695###Primary Presenter @@@ Gayle Millard, DVM ### 319087###Moderator
- Tuesday, 2:00 pmS8E – Managing Diabetes in CatsSponsored By:
Patty Lathan, VMD, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) – Mississippi State University ### 172671###Primary Presenter @@@ Kathy Gloyd, DVM ### 196448###Moderator
- Tuesday, 2:00 pmSP5A – One Health Special Programming: Zika Virus Now & in the Future
Joseph Iser, MD, DrPH, MSc – Southern Nevada Health District ### 178021###Primary Presenter @@@ Thearayouk Keo, DVM ### 316217###Moderator - Tuesday, 3:00 pmS11B – Canine Congestive Heart Failure & Feline HCM/DCMSponsored By:
Andre Shih, DVM, DACVAA ### 265263###Primary Presenter @@@ Tamara Grubb, DVM, PhD, DACVAA – Washington State University ### 172650###Moderator
- Tuesday, 3:00 pmS14B – Practical Applications of ProbioticsSponsored By:
Jacqueline Whittemore, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD – University of Tennessee, Knoxville ### 265291###Primary Presenter @@@ Barbara E. Eves, DVM – Nutramax Laboratories Veterinary Sciences, Inc. ### 196444###Moderator
- Tuesday, 3:00 pmS15F – Laser’s Role Managing OASponsored By:
Jennifer F. Johnson, VMD, CVPP – Stoney Creek Veterinary Hospital ### 172660###Primary Presenter @@@ Carl Bennett – LiteCure, LLC ### 196421###Moderator
- Tuesday, 3:00 pmS22B – Real Periodontal Cases: What Are You Missing?Sponsored By:
Jan Bellows, DVM, DAVDC, DAVBP – All Pets Dental ### 270332###Primary Presenter @@@ Gayle Millard, DVM ### 319087###Moderator
- Tuesday, 3:00 pmS8F – Treatment of Immune-mediated DiseasesSponsored By:
Andrew Mackin, BSc, BVMS, MVS, DVSc, DACVIM (SAIM), FANZCVSc – Mississippi State University ### 265161###Primary Presenter @@@ Kathy Gloyd, DVM ### 196448###Moderator
- Tuesday, 3:00 pmSP5B – One Health Special Programming: Arbovirus
Joseph Iser, MD, DrPH, MSc – Southern Nevada Health District ### 178021###Primary Presenter @@@ Thearayouk Keo, DVM ### 316217###Moderator - Tuesday, 4:00 pmSP5C – Healthy Pets Healthy Families: Engaging the Community in One Health
Karen Ehnert, DVM, MPVM, DACVPM – Los Angeles County Department of Public Health ### 316156###Primary Presenter @@@ Thearayouk Keo, DVM ### 316217###Moderator - Tuesday, 5:00 pmS11D – Canine Hepatic Disease & Feline Asthma & Respiratory ConditionSponsored By:
Ralph C. Harvey, DVM, MS, DACVAA – University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine ### 172654###Primary Presenter @@@ Tamara Grubb, DVM, PhD, DACVAA – Washington State University ### 172650###Moderator
- Tuesday, 5:00 pmS14D – Gastroenterology: What You Need to KnowSponsored By:
Keith Richter, DVM, MSEL, DACVIM (SAIM) – Ethos Veterinary Health ### 265293###Primary Presenter @@@ Barbara E. Eves, DVM – Nutramax Laboratories Veterinary Sciences, Inc. ### 196444###Moderator
- Tuesday, 5:00 pmS15H – Incorporating Laser TherapySponsored By:
Jennifer F. Johnson, VMD, CVPP – Stoney Creek Veterinary Hospital ### 172660###Primary Presenter @@@ Carl Bennett – LiteCure, LLC ### 196421###Moderator
- Tuesday, 5:00 pmS22D – Dental Home Care: Engage, Educate, EmpowerSponsored By:
Mary Berg, RVT, RLATG, VTS (Dentistry) – Beyond the Crown Veterinary Education ### 172599###Primary Presenter @@@ Gayle Millard, DVM ### 319087###Moderator
- Tuesday, 5:00 pmS8H – Otitis Externa: Real World Case ManagementSponsored By:
Wayne Rosenkrantz, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic ### 172718###Primary Presenter @@@ Kathy Gloyd, DVM ### 196448###Moderator
- Tuesday, 5:00 pmSP5D – Demonstrating the Value of One Health to a Local Health Department: Zoonoses & Beyond
Karen Ehnert, DVM, MPVM, DACVPM – Los Angeles County Department of Public Health ### 316156###Primary Presenter @@@ Thearayouk Keo, DVM ### 316217###Moderator
- Sunday, 11:00 amSP1 – GENERAL SESSION - Joel Sartore, National Geographic photographer, presents: A World Worth Saving - Photo Ark
Symposium (123)
- Sunday, 1:00 pmS28A – Differentiating Sarcopenia & Cachexia in CatsSponsored By:
Jessica M. Quimby, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – Colorado State University ### 172709###Primary Presenter @@@ Valentine Williams, DVM, MS, DACVS – Kindred Bioscience Inc ### 293301###Moderator
- Sunday, 1:00 pmS30A – Novel Strategies for Management of Cats with Acute or Chronic URISponsored By:
Michael Lappin, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – Colorado State University ### 172668###Primary Presenter @@@ Elizabeth Hodgkins, DVM – Ceva Animal Health ### 207774###Moderator
- Sunday, 2:00 pmS23A – A Special Kind of Light: Lasers in Veterinary SurgerySponsored By:
Christopher J. Winkler, DVM, DABLS – Suffolk Veterinary Group Animal Wellness and Laser Surgery Center ### 272895###Primary Presenter @@@ David Bradley, DVM, FASLMS – K-Laser ### 172604###Moderator
- Sunday, 2:00 pmS28B – Mirtazapine in Cats: Comprehensive ReviewSponsored By:
Jessica M. Quimby, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – Colorado State University ### 172709###Primary Presenter @@@ Valentine Williams, DVM, MS, DACVS – Kindred Bioscience Inc ### 293301###Moderator
- Sunday, 2:00 pmS30B – The Interactions of Feline Physical & Mental HealthSponsored By:
Valarie V. Tynes, DVM, DACVB – Ceva Animal Health ### 309763###Primary Presenter @@@ Elizabeth Hodgkins, DVM – Ceva Animal Health ### 207774###Moderator
- Sunday, 3:00 pmS23B – Laser Surgery in Highly Vascular Tissue for Everyday PractitionersSponsored By:
William E. Schultz, DVM – Schultz Veterinary Clinic ### 272897###Primary Presenter @@@ David Bradley, DVM, FASLMS – K-Laser ### 172604###Moderator
- Sunday, 3:00 pmS24A – K9-ACV: An Immunotherapy Vaccine for Canine CancerSponsored By:
John Richard Yannelli, PhD – University of Kentucky ### 175926###Primary Presenter @@@ Thomas Masterson ### 293779###Moderator
- Sunday, 3:00 pmS26AP – Challenges in Canine Vector-borne Disease Prevention & Ectoparasite Control: A Dual Perspective ISponsored By:
Byron Blagburn, MS, PhD – Auburn University ### 172601###Co-Presenter @@@ Michael Lappin, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – Colorado State University ### 172668###Co-Presenter @@@ Steve Graff, DVM – Virbac ### 308712###Moderator
- Sunday, 3:00 pmS30C – Why Is This Cat Scratching?Sponsored By:
Eva C. Schmidt, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic ### 177941###Primary Presenter @@@ Elizabeth Hodgkins, DVM – Ceva Animal Health ### 207774###Moderator
- Sunday, 4:00 pmS23C – Dermatologic Laser SurgeriesSponsored By:
David Duclos, DVM, DACVD – Animal Skin and Allergy Clinic ### 272900###Primary Presenter @@@ David Bradley, DVM, FASLMS – K-Laser ### 172604###Moderator
- Sunday, 4:00 pmS24B – Stem Cell Therapy for Companion Animals Sponsored By:
Michael Hutchinson, DVM – Animal General of Cranberry Twp. ### 175936###Primary Presenter @@@ Thomas Masterson ### 293779###Moderator
- Sunday, 4:00 pmS26BP – Challenges in Canine Vector-borne Disease Prevention & Ectoparasite Control: A Dual Perspective IISponsored By:
Byron Blagburn, MS, PhD – Auburn University ### 172601###Co-Presenter @@@ Michael Lappin, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – Colorado State University ### 172668###Co-Presenter @@@ Steve Graff, DVM – Virbac ### 308712###Moderator
- Sunday, 4:00 pmS30D – Why Is This Dog Scratching?Sponsored By:
Ursula Thomas, DVM – Ceva Animal Health ### 196509###Primary Presenter @@@ Elizabeth Hodgkins, DVM – Ceva Animal Health ### 207774###Moderator
- Monday, 8:00 amS13B – Come Together: Expanding the Primary Care-Oncologist PartnershipSponsored By:
Stanley Marks, BVSc, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM & Oncology), DACVN – University of California, Davis ### 172683###Primary Presenter @@@ Susan Jones ### 298122###Moderator
- Monday, 8:00 amS18A – The Physiology of Pain
Kristen Cooley, BA, CVT, VTS (Anesthesia/Analgesia) – University of Wisconsin, School of Veterinary Medicine ### 270202###Primary Presenter @@@ Amy Anderson, DVM – Elanco Animal Health ### 206523###Moderator
- Monday, 8:00 amS1AP – Difficult Dermatology: Real Cases, Real Medicine, Real Experts ISponsored By:
Mona Boord, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Group ### 185003###Co-Presenter @@@ James Noxon, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Iowa State University ### 172697###Co-Presenter @@@ Andrew Rosenberg, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology & Allergy Specialists ### 177137###Co-Presenter @@@ Peter Hann, DVM – Bayer ### 203905###Moderator
- Monday, 8:00 amS21AP – Watch It Live! An On-Stage Expert Examination of the Canine OA PatientSponsored By:
Duncan Lascelles, BSc, BVSc, PhD, MRCVS, CertVA, DSAS(ST), DECVS, DACVS – North Carolina State University ### 172670###Co-Presenter @@@ Denis Marcellin-Little, DEDV, DACVS, DECVS, DACVSMR – North Carolina State University ### 181541###Co-Presenter @@@ Shannon Sura, DVM ### 319084###Moderator
- Monday, 8:00 amS25AP – The 10 Steps to Purchasing or Starting a Veterinary ClinicSponsored By:
Mariza Martinez – Bank of America ### 172686###Co-Presenter @@@ Joseph M. Coury – Bank of America ### 273664###Co-Presenter @@@ Jason Tyson ### 196511###Moderator
- Monday, 8:00 amS4AP – Hematology: What Am I Missing That I Cannot Afford to Miss?Sponsored By:
Dennis DeNicola, DVM, PhD, DACVP – IDEXX ### 172623###Co-Presenter @@@ Fred Metzger, DVM, MRCVS, DABVP (Canine & Feline) – Metzger Animal Hospital ### 172784###Co-Presenter @@@ Kevin Wade Burton, DVM – IDEXX ### 200483###Moderator
- Monday, 9:00 amS13AP – Nurture the Bond: Managing Patient Comfort in Chronic GI & CKD CasesSponsored By:
Todd Tams, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – VCA ### 172745###Co-Presenter @@@ David Twedt, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Colorado State University ### 172750###Co-Presenter @@@ Susan Jones ### 298122###Moderator
- Monday, 9:00 amS18B – How They Tell Us When They Hurt: Recognizing Pain in Veterinary Patients
Kristen Cooley, BA, CVT, VTS (Anesthesia/Analgesia) – University of Wisconsin, School of Veterinary Medicine ### 270202###Primary Presenter @@@ Amy Anderson, DVM – Elanco Animal Health ### 206523###Moderator
- Monday, 9:00 amS1BP – Difficult Dermatology: Real Cases, Real Medicine, Real Experts IISponsored By:
Mona Boord, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Group ### 185003###Co-Presenter @@@ James Noxon, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Iowa State University ### 172697###Co-Presenter @@@ Andrew Rosenberg, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology & Allergy Specialists ### 177137###Co-Presenter @@@ Peter Hann, DVM – Bayer ### 203905###Moderator
- Monday, 9:00 amS21BP – Changing the Future for Your OA Patients: Case-Based Management MethodsSponsored By:
Duncan Lascelles, BSc, BVSc, PhD, MRCVS, CertVA, DSAS(ST), DECVS, DACVS – North Carolina State University ### 172670###Co-Presenter @@@ Denis Marcellin-Little, DEDV, DACVS, DECVS, DACVSMR – North Carolina State University ### 181541###Co-Presenter @@@ Shannon Sura, DVM ### 319084###Moderator
- Monday, 9:00 amS25BP – The Price is Right: What Banks Look for When Financing Your TransitionSponsored By:
Mariza Martinez – Bank of America ### 172686###Co-Presenter @@@ Joseph M. Coury – Bank of America ### 273664###Co-Presenter @@@ Jason Tyson ### 196511###Moderator
- Monday, 9:00 amS4BP – Clinical Chemistry: Common Problems That Are Commonly Missed Sponsored By:
Dennis DeNicola, DVM, PhD, DACVP – IDEXX ### 172623###Co-Presenter @@@ Fred Metzger, DVM, MRCVS, DABVP (Canine & Feline) – Metzger Animal Hospital ### 172784###Co-Presenter @@@ Kevin Wade Burton, DVM – IDEXX ### 200483###Moderator
- Monday, 10:00 amS13C – Nurturing the Bond: Helping Owners Cope with Motion Sickness and Noise AnxietySponsored By:
Bernadine Deann Cruz, DVM – DrCruzNPets ### 265281###Primary Presenter @@@ Susan Jones ### 298122###Moderator
- Monday, 10:00 amS18C – Treating Pain Doesn't Need to be a Pain: How to Institute Positive Change in Your Practice
Kristen Cooley, BA, CVT, VTS (Anesthesia/Analgesia) – University of Wisconsin, School of Veterinary Medicine ### 270202###Primary Presenter @@@ Amy Anderson, DVM – Elanco Animal Health ### 206523###Moderator
- Monday, 10:00 amS1C – Itchy Dog: Is It Allergic or Not? How to Tell the DifferenceSponsored By:
Andrew Rosenberg, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology & Allergy Specialists ### 177137###Primary Presenter @@@ Peter Hann, DVM – Bayer ### 203905###Moderator
- Monday, 10:00 amS21C – Surgical Insights: Preparing for & Preventing Worst-case ScenariosSponsored By:
Mike Conzemius, DVM, PhD, DACVS – University of Minnesota ### 172614###Primary Presenter @@@ Shannon Sura, DVM ### 319084###Moderator
- Monday, 10:00 amS4CP – Urinalysis Challenges: What Am I Missing That I Cannot Afford to Miss?Sponsored By:
Dennis DeNicola, DVM, PhD, DACVP – IDEXX ### 172623###Co-Presenter @@@ Graham Bilbrough, MA, VetMB, CertVA, MRCVS – IDEXX ### 194499###Co-Presenter @@@ Fred Metzger, DVM, MRCVS, DABVP (Canine & Feline) – Metzger Animal Hospital ### 172784###Co-Presenter @@@ Lisa A. Maniscalco, DVM – IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. ### 200660###Moderator
- Monday, 11:00 amS13DP – Sound Solutions: New Strategies for Treating Noise Aversion in DogsSponsored By:
Sara Bennett, DVM, MS, DACVB ### 265282###Co-Presenter @@@ Barbara Sherman, PhD, DVM, DACVB – North Carolina State University ### 265283###Co-Presenter @@@ Susan Jones ### 298122###Moderator
- Monday, 11:00 amS18D – Behind the Eight Ball: Playing Catch-up with a Painful Patient
Kristen Cooley, BA, CVT, VTS (Anesthesia/Analgesia) – University of Wisconsin, School of Veterinary Medicine ### 270202###Primary Presenter @@@ Amy Anderson, DVM – Elanco Animal Health ### 206523###Moderator
- Monday, 11:00 amS1D – Dealing with Chronic Otitis: Help for Those Difficult CasesSponsored By:
James Noxon, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Iowa State University ### 172697###Primary Presenter @@@ Peter Hann, DVM – Bayer ### 203905###Moderator
- Monday, 11:00 amS21D – Practical Applications for Orthopedic Diagnosis and TreatmentSponsored By:
Preston Stubbs, DVM, DACVS – Mile High Veterinary Surgical Specialists ### 172742###Primary Presenter @@@ Shannon Sura, DVM ### 319084###Moderator
- Monday, 11:00 amS4DP – Endocrine Challenges: Don't Be Fooled Sponsored By:
Dennis DeNicola, DVM, PhD, DACVP – IDEXX ### 172623###Co-Presenter @@@ Fred Metzger, DVM, MRCVS, DABVP (Canine & Feline) – Metzger Animal Hospital ### 172784###Co-Presenter @@@ Lisa A. Maniscalco, DVM – IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. ### 200660###Moderator
- Monday, 2:00 pmS12AP – Not Just Skin Deep: The Game-Changing Science of Allergic ItchSponsored By:
Douglas J. DeBoer, DVM, DACVD – University of Wisconsin-Madison ### 172620###Co-Presenter @@@ Andrea Gonzales, PhD – Zoetis Global Therapeutics Research Group ### 278979###Co-Presenter @@@ Susan Jones ### 298122###Moderator
- Monday, 2:00 pmS18E – Mu, Kappa, Delta...It's All Greek to Me - Understanding Opioid Receptors, Classes & Their Mechanism of Action in Our Canine & Feline Patients
Jesse L. Cornell, MSEd, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia/.Analgesia) – Animal Medical Center NY NY ### 270203###Primary Presenter @@@ Todd Kollasch, DVM – Elanco Animal Health ### 316892###Moderator
- Monday, 2:00 pmS20A – Rabies Vaccination: The MUST KNOW IssuesSponsored By:
Richard Ford, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) ### 181716###Primary Presenter @@@ Linda Grace, DVM – Merial (now part of Boehringer Ingelheim) ### 319085###Moderator
- Monday, 2:00 pmS32A – Challenges of Managing the Feline Chronic Kidney Disease PatientSponsored By:
Andrew H. Sparkes, BVetMed, PhD, DECVIM-CA, MRCVS – International Cat Care ### 316152###Primary Presenter @@@ Grant Beckett, BVSc, MRCVS, MMD – Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica ### 316154###Moderator
- Monday, 2:00 pmS3A – Feline Kidney Disease: Evidence Based MedicineSponsored By:
Jessica M. Quimby, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – Colorado State University ### 172709###Primary Presenter @@@ David Rosen, DVM ### 355704###Moderator
- Monday, 2:00 pmS5A – Chronic Kidney Disease in Cats: Implications of Early Diagnosis & Staging on Disease ManagementSponsored By:
Jane Robertson, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – IDEXX ### 172717###Primary Presenter @@@ Monie Yee, DVM – IDEXX Laboratories ### 200667###Moderator
- Monday, 2:00 pmS9AP – We’re at the Tipping Point: Believe You Can Achieve ISponsored By:
Karen E. Felsted, CPA, MS, DVM, CVPM, CVA – PantheraT Veterinary Management Consulting ### 125589###Co-Presenter @@@ Karyn Gavzer, MBA, CVPM – KG Marketing & Training, Inc. ### 172638###Co-Presenter @@@ Kim Farina, DVM – Partners for Healthy Pets ### 311649###Moderator
- Monday, 3:00 pmS12BP – Switch Off the Itch: Practical Application of New TherapiesSponsored By:
Douglas J. DeBoer, DVM, DACVD – University of Wisconsin-Madison ### 172620###Co-Presenter @@@ Natalie Marks, DVM – Blum Animal Hospital ### 172782###Co-Presenter @@@ Susan Jones ### 298122###Moderator
- Monday, 3:00 pmS18F – Pain Assessment for the Veterinary Technician Anesthetist: How to Recognize & Advocate Treatment of Pain in Your Patients Pre-op to Post-op
Jesse L. Cornell, MSEd, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia/.Analgesia) – Animal Medical Center NY NY ### 270203###Primary Presenter @@@ Todd Kollasch, DVM – Elanco Animal Health ### 316892###Moderator
- Monday, 3:00 pmS20B – Canine Vaccination: Protocols RedefinedSponsored By:
Richard Ford, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) ### 181716###Primary Presenter @@@ Linda Grace, DVM – Merial (now part of Boehringer Ingelheim) ### 319085###Moderator
- Monday, 3:00 pmS32B – Update on Diagnosis, Treatment & Monitoring of the Hyperthyroid CatSponsored By:
Cynthia R. Ward, VMD, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – University of Georgia ### 177140###Primary Presenter @@@ Grant Beckett, BVSc, MRCVS, MMD – Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica ### 316154###Moderator
- Monday, 3:00 pmS3B – Feline Arthritis: Strategies for Managing Pain & MobilitySponsored By:
Duncan Lascelles, BSc, BVSc, PhD, MRCVS, CertVA, DSAS(ST), DECVS, DACVS – North Carolina State University ### 172670###Primary Presenter @@@ David Rosen, DVM ### 355704###Moderator
- Monday, 3:00 pmS5B – Feline Diabetes Mellitus: Essential Facts for the Astute PractitionerSponsored By:
Catharine Scott-Moncrieff, MA, MS, VetMB, DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM-CA – Purdue University ### 177141###Primary Presenter @@@ Monie Yee, DVM – IDEXX Laboratories ### 200667###Moderator
- Monday, 3:00 pmS9BP – We’re at the Tipping Point: Believe You Can Achieve IISponsored By:
Karen E. Felsted, CPA, MS, DVM, CVPM, CVA – PantheraT Veterinary Management Consulting ### 125589###Co-Presenter @@@ Karyn Gavzer, MBA, CVPM – KG Marketing & Training, Inc. ### 172638###Co-Presenter @@@ Kim Farina, DVM – Partners for Healthy Pets ### 311649###Moderator
- Monday, 4:00 pmS12CP – Atopic Dermatitis: Building a Lifelong Treatment Plan with Sustainable TherapySponsored By:
Douglas J. DeBoer, DVM, DACVD – University of Wisconsin-Madison ### 172620###Co-Presenter @@@ Lindsay W. McKay, DVM, DACVD – VCA Arboretum View Animal Hospital ### 265271###Co-Presenter @@@ Susan Jones ### 298122###Moderator
- Monday, 4:00 pmS18G – "Does It Hurt?"- Teaching Our Clients How to Identify Pain in Their Pets at Home
Jesse L. Cornell, MSEd, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia/.Analgesia) – Animal Medical Center NY NY ### 270203###Primary Presenter @@@ Tiffany Lewis, DVM – Elanco ### 316893###Moderator
- Monday, 4:00 pmS20C – Leptospirosis: Best Practices for Diagnosis, Treatment & PreventionSponsored By:
Richard Goldstein, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM-CA – Animal Medical Center ### 172644###Primary Presenter @@@ Linda Grace, DVM – Merial (now part of Boehringer Ingelheim) ### 319085###Moderator
- Monday, 4:00 pmS32C – Case-Based Approach to Management of Feline DiabetesSponsored By:
Audra Fenimore, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) – Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital ### 316153###Primary Presenter @@@ Grant Beckett, BVSc, MRCVS, MMD – Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica ### 316154###Moderator
- Monday, 4:00 pmS3C – Chronic Kidney Disease: How Important Is Protein?Sponsored By:
Joe Bartges, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVN – The University of Georgia ### 172596###Primary Presenter @@@ David Rosen, DVM ### 355704###Moderator
- Monday, 4:00 pmS5C – Feline Hyperthyroidism: Guidelines for Diagnosis & ManagementSponsored By:
Catharine Scott-Moncrieff, MA, MS, VetMB, DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM-CA – Purdue University ### 177141###Primary Presenter @@@ James W. Marshall, DVM – IDEXX Laboratories ### 200713###Moderator
- Monday, 4:00 pmS9CP – We’re at the Tipping Point: Believe You Can Achieve IIISponsored By:
Karen E. Felsted, CPA, MS, DVM, CVPM, CVA – PantheraT Veterinary Management Consulting ### 125589###Co-Presenter @@@ Karyn Gavzer, MBA, CVPM – KG Marketing & Training, Inc. ### 172638###Co-Presenter @@@ Kim Farina, DVM – Partners for Healthy Pets ### 311649###Moderator
- Monday, 5:00 pmS12DP – Challenging Our Beliefs About Anti-Infectives: A Human Medicine PerspectiveSponsored By:
John Angus, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic ### 265269###Co-Presenter @@@ George Zhanel, PhD, FCCP – University of Manitoba ### 172792###Co-Presenter @@@ Susan Jones ### 298122###Moderator
- Sunday, 1:00 pmS28A – Differentiating Sarcopenia & Cachexia in Cats