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Monday, March 6, 2017
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- 6:30 AM - 7:30 AMIndustry Breakfast Seminar
- 6:30 AM - 7:30 AMInfection vs Disease: Threats, Pets & Vets – What You Need to Know (IS1)Leah A. Cohn, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – University of Missouri ### 172613###Primary Presenter @@@ Peter Hann, DVM – Bayer ### 203905###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Leah A. Cohn, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – University of Missouri
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- 6:30 AM - 7:30 AMHookworms & Roundworms: A Look INSIDE & How to Get the Message OUT (IS2)Kara Burns, MS, MEd, LVT, VTS (Nutrition) – Academy of Veterinary Nutrition Technicians ### 172606###Primary Presenter @@@ Alicia Harris ### 319083###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Kara Burns, MS, MEd, LVT, VTS (Nutrition) – Academy of Veterinary Nutrition Technicians
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- 6:30 AM - 7:30 AMGet the Scoop on Poop: Fecal Diagnostics, Details & Data (IS3)Michael Dryden, DVM, MS, PhD – Kansas State University ### 178334###Primary Presenter @@@ Amanda C. Glass, DVM – Idexx Laboratories, Inc. ### 200671###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Michael Dryden, DVM, MS, PhD – Kansas State University
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- 7:30 AM - 11:30 AMHands-on Lab
- 7:30 AM - 11:30 AMTaking Your Dentistry Skills to the Next Level (HO1)Mary Berg, RVT, RLATG, VTS (Dentistry) – Beyond the Crown Veterinary Education ### 172599###Instructor @@@ Benita Altier, LVT, VTS (Dentistry) – Pawsitive Dental Education ### 263507###Instructor
Instructor: Mary Berg, RVT, RLATG, VTS (Dentistry) – Beyond the Crown Veterinary Education
Instructor: Benita Altier, LVT, VTS (Dentistry) – Pawsitive Dental Education
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- 7:30 AM - 11:30 AMSmall Animal Abdominal Ultrasound: Basic (HO11)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
Instructor: Matthew D. Winter, DVM, DACVR – North American Veterinary Community
Instructor: Silke Hecht, DrMedVet, DACVR, DECVDI – University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine
Instructor: Ryan King, DVM, DACVR – Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine
Instructor: Clifford (Kip) Berry, III, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida
Instructor: Andrea Matthews, DVM, DACVR – Antech Imaging Services
Instructor: Rachel E. Pollard, DVM, PhD, DACVR – University of California, Davis
Instructor: Erin G. Porter, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida
Instructor: Nathalie Rademacher, DVM, DECVDI, DACVR – LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Clinical Sciences
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- 7:30 AM - 4:30 PMPatellar Luxation Decision-making & Treatment (HO19)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
Instructor: Brian S. Beale, DVM, DACVS – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists
Instructor: Caleb Hudson, DVM, MS, DACVS – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists
Instructor: Donald Hulse, DVM, DACVS, DECVS – Texas A&M University
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- 8:00 AM - 8:50 AMLecture
- 8:00 AM - 8:50 AMNewer Findings in Equine Gastroenterology (EQ13)Tom Divers, DVM, DACVIM, DACVECC – Cornell University ### 263532###Primary Presenter @@@ Susan McCartney, DVM ### 196475###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Tom Divers, DVM, DACVIM, DACVECC – Cornell University
- 8:00 AM - 8:50 AMBasic Reptile Anatomy (EX25)Douglas Mader, MS, DVM, DAVBP (C/F, R/A), DECZM (Herpetology) – Marathon Veterinary Hospital ### 125596###Primary Presenter @@@ Robert Mason, DVM, MS – Retired ### 284694###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Douglas Mader, MS, DVM, DAVBP (C/F, R/A), DECZM (Herpetology) – Marathon Veterinary Hospital
- 8:00 AM - 8:50 AMEffective Communication with Cattle I (FA1)Lynn Locatelli, DVM – Cattlexpressions ### 263553###Primary Presenter @@@ Gene Boomer, DVM – Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition ### 196425###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Lynn Locatelli, DVM – Cattlexpressions
- 8:00 AM - 8:50 AMAntibiotic Selection & Use: Making the Most of the Opportunities Our Selections Afford (FA5)Dee Griffin, DVM, MS – Texas A&M University ### 263541###Primary Presenter @@@ William Swafford, DVM ### 196508###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Dee Griffin, DVM, MS – Texas A&M University
- 8:00 AM - 8:50 AMPerformance Evals: Do Them Right! (PM17)Sandy Walsh, RVT, CVPM – PetOps, LLC ### 172757###Primary Presenter @@@ Sharon Burns, RVT, LVT ### 196427###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Sandy Walsh, RVT, CVPM – PetOps, LLC
- 8:00 AM - 8:50 AMStaying Happy at Work (PM53)Kimberly Pope-Robinson, DVM, CCFP – 1 Life Connected Consulting ### 196486###Primary Presenter @@@ Edward Holton, DVM ### 196455###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Kimberly Pope-Robinson, DVM, CCFP – 1 Life Connected Consulting
- 8:00 AM - 8:50 AMH2-Receptor Antagonists & Proton Pump Inhibitors: When to Use & Which Ones (SA155)Nolie Parnell, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Purdue University ### 284486###Primary Presenter @@@ John Koch, DVM ### 196460###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Nolie Parnell, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Purdue University
- 8:00 AM - 8:50 AMThe Role of Radiography in Cardiac Disease (SA187)James Sutherland-Smith, BVSc, DACVR – Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tuffs University ### 185316###Primary Presenter @@@ Predrag Pecic, DVM ### 196483###Moderator
Primary Presenter: James Sutherland-Smith, BVSc, DACVR – Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tuffs University
- 8:00 AM - 8:50 AMChinese Herbs for Acupuncturists I (SA219)Signe E. Beebe, DVM – Integrative Veterinary Center in Sacramento, California ### 207734###Primary Presenter @@@ Karl Jernstedt, DVM ### 196456###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Signe E. Beebe, DVM – Integrative Veterinary Center in Sacramento, California
- 8:00 AM - 8:50 AMSecrets of the Neurologic Examination I (SA239)Sarah Moore, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) – The Ohio State University ### 172693###Primary Presenter @@@ Ajay Srivastava, DVM, PhD – Vetsplus Inc ### 198643###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Sarah Moore, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) – The Ohio State University
- 8:00 AM - 8:50 AMNutrition in Practice: Feline Friendly Nutrition (SA247)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
Primary Presenter: Donna M. Raditic, DVM, DACVN, CVA – Nutrition and Integrative Medicine Consultants
- 8:00 AM - 8:50 AMJudicious Antibiotic Use for Acute Hemorrhagic Diarrhea Syndrome (SA295)Julio Lopez, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Studio City Animal Hospital ### 204028###Primary Presenter @@@ Marcia Harmelink, DVM – Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc. ### 196450###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Julio Lopez, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Studio City Animal Hospital
- 8:00 AM - 8:50 AMFeline Pyothorax: Re-evaluating the Dogma (SA307)Alex Lynch, BVSc (Hons), DACVECC – University of Florida ### 263554###Primary Presenter @@@ David King, DVM, CVA – Simmons & Associates Southcentral ### 196459###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Alex Lynch, BVSc (Hons), DACVECC – University of Florida
- 8:00 AM - 8:50 AMPRP: Evidence Based Medicine (SA325)Sherman O. Canapp, Jr., DVM, MS, CCRT, DACVS, DACVSMR – Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group ### 263519###Primary Presenter @@@ Jennifer Stewart, DVM ### 196507###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Sherman O. Canapp, Jr., DVM, MS, CCRT, DACVS, DACVSMR – Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group
- 8:00 AM - 8:50 AMDidn't We Get Rid of Rabies?! (SA377)Jenifer Chatfield, DVM, DACZM – 4J Conservation Center ### 125580###Primary Presenter @@@ Mary Ann Vande Linde, DVM – Vande Linde & Associates, LLC ### 172754###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Jenifer Chatfield, DVM, DACZM – 4J Conservation Center
- 8:00 AM - 8:50 AMReading Feline X-ray Images & How to Interpret Them (SA53P)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
Co-Presenter: Curt Coffman, DVM, DAVDC – Arizona Veterinary Dental Specialists
Co-Presenter: Paul Q. Mitchell, DVM, DAVDC – Veterinary Dental Services
- 8:00 AM - 8:50 AMExam Room Behavioral Counseling: Preventing Relinquishment & Saving Lives (SA7)Amy L. Pike, DVM, DACVB – Veterinary Referral Center of NoVa ### 265950###Primary Presenter @@@ Ronald Anderson, DVM,MPH – Retired ### 196414###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Amy L. Pike, DVM, DACVB – Veterinary Referral Center of NoVa
- 8:00 AM - 8:50 AMStabilization of the Septic Shock Patient (SA99)Anusha Balakrishnan, BVSc, DACVECC – Cornell University Veterinary Specialists ### 263510###Primary Presenter @@@ Terry L. Skogerboe, DVM – Consultant ### 196502###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Anusha Balakrishnan, BVSc, DACVECC – Cornell University Veterinary Specialists
- 8:00 AM - 8:50 AMLand the Job of Your Dreams! Resume & Interview Tips-n-Tricks (SP3AP)Julie Legred, CVT – NAVTA ### 172777###Co-Presenter @@@ Heather Prendergast, RVT, CVPM – Synergie Consulting ### 172707###Co-Presenter
Co-Presenter: Julie Legred, CVT – NAVTA
Co-Presenter: Heather Prendergast, RVT, CVPM – Synergie Consulting
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- 8:00 AM - 8:50 AMEvidence-based CPR: The RECOVER Guidelines (VT17)Kenichiro Yagi, BS, RVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM) – Adobe Animal Hospital ### 172766###Primary Presenter @@@ Alice Murtas, LVT ### 293327###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Kenichiro Yagi, BS, RVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM) – Adobe Animal Hospital
- 8:00 AM - 8:50 AMSymposium
- 8:00 AM - 8:50 AMCome Together: Expanding the Primary Care-Oncologist Partnership (S13B)Stanley Marks, BVSc, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM & Oncology), DACVN – University of California, Davis ### 172683###Primary Presenter @@@ Susan Jones ### 298122###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Stanley Marks, BVSc, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM & Oncology), DACVN – University of California, Davis
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- 8:00 AM - 8:50 AMThe Physiology of Pain (S18A)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
Primary Presenter: Kristen Cooley, BA, CVT, VTS (Anesthesia/Analgesia) – University of Wisconsin, School of Veterinary Medicine
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- 8:00 AM - 8:50 AMDifficult Dermatology: Real Cases, Real Medicine, Real Experts I (S1AP)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
Co-Presenter: Mona Boord, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Group
Co-Presenter: James Noxon, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Iowa State University
Co-Presenter: Andrew Rosenberg, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology & Allergy Specialists
Sponsored By: - 8:00 AM - 8:50 AMWatch It Live! An On-Stage Expert Examination of the Canine OA Patient (S21AP)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
Co-Presenter: Duncan Lascelles, BSc, BVSc, PhD, MRCVS, CertVA, DSAS(ST), DECVS, DACVS – North Carolina State University
Co-Presenter: Denis Marcellin-Little, DEDV, DACVS, DECVS, DACVSMR – North Carolina State University
Sponsored By: - 8:00 AM - 8:50 AMThe 10 Steps to Purchasing or Starting a Veterinary Clinic (S25AP)Mariza Martinez – Bank of America ### 172686###Co-Presenter @@@ Joseph M. Coury – Bank of America ### 273664###Co-Presenter @@@ Jason Tyson ### 196511###Moderator
Co-Presenter: Mariza Martinez – Bank of America
Co-Presenter: Joseph M. Coury – Bank of America
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- 8:00 AM - 8:50 AMHematology: What Am I Missing That I Cannot Afford to Miss? (S4AP)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
Co-Presenter: Dennis DeNicola, DVM, PhD, DACVP – IDEXX
Co-Presenter: Fred Metzger, DVM, MRCVS, DABVP (Canine & Feline) – Metzger Animal Hospital
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- 8:00 AM - 9:50 AMWorkshop
- 8:00 AM - 9:50 AMAdvanced Workshop Session: Creating the ULTIMATE Client Experience (WS1)Brenda Tassava, CVPM, CVJ – Tassava Consulting ### 172747###Instructor @@@ Amada Garcia, BSN ### 306749###Moderator
Instructor: Brenda Tassava, CVPM, CVJ – Tassava Consulting
- 8:00 AM - 9:50 AMDiabetes Workshop for Technicians (WS9)Rachel Poulin, RVT, VTS (SAIM) – Elevate Veterinary Technician Training and Consulting ### 263565###Instructor @@@ Kara Burns, MS, MEd, LVT, VTS (Nutrition) – Academy of Veterinary Nutrition Technicians ### 172606###Instructor
Instructor: Rachel Poulin, RVT, VTS (SAIM) – Elevate Veterinary Technician Training and Consulting
Instructor: Kara Burns, MS, MEd, LVT, VTS (Nutrition) – Academy of Veterinary Nutrition Technicians
- 8:00 AM - 12:30 PMHiking at Red Rock Canyon Tour (Monday) (E7)
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMLecture
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMImmune Mediated Diseases of the Horse (EQ14)Tom Divers, DVM, DACVIM, DACVECC – Cornell University ### 263532###Primary Presenter @@@ Susan McCartney, DVM ### 196475###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Tom Divers, DVM, DACVIM, DACVECC – Cornell University
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMUnderstanding the Renal Portal System & the Ventral Abdominal Vein (EX26)Douglas Mader, MS, DVM, DAVBP (C/F, R/A), DECZM (Herpetology) – Marathon Veterinary Hospital ### 125596###Primary Presenter @@@ Robert Mason, DVM, MS – Retired ### 284694###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Douglas Mader, MS, DVM, DAVBP (C/F, R/A), DECZM (Herpetology) – Marathon Veterinary Hospital
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMEffective Communication with Cattle II (FA2)Lynn Locatelli, DVM – Cattlexpressions ### 263553###Primary Presenter @@@ Gene Boomer, DVM – Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition ### 196425###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Lynn Locatelli, DVM – Cattlexpressions
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMDrug Delivery: Two New Topic Areas Every Veterinarian Needs to Grow Their Knowledge Base (FA6)Dee Griffin, DVM, MS – Texas A&M University ### 263541###Primary Presenter @@@ William Swafford, DVM ### 196508###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Dee Griffin, DVM, MS – Texas A&M University
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMEmployee Training: Use the Phases! (PM18)Sandy Walsh, RVT, CVPM – PetOps, LLC ### 172757###Primary Presenter @@@ Sharon Burns, RVT, LVT ### 196427###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Sandy Walsh, RVT, CVPM – PetOps, LLC
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMManaging Emotions with Client Conversations (PM54)Kimberly Pope-Robinson, DVM, CCFP – 1 Life Connected Consulting ### 196486###Primary Presenter @@@ Edward Holton, DVM ### 196455###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Kimberly Pope-Robinson, DVM, CCFP – 1 Life Connected Consulting
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMManaging the Sick, Unstable IMHA Patient (SA100)Anusha Balakrishnan, BVSc, DACVECC – Cornell University Veterinary Specialists ### 263510###Primary Presenter @@@ Terry L. Skogerboe, DVM – Consultant ### 196502###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Anusha Balakrishnan, BVSc, DACVECC – Cornell University Veterinary Specialists
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMClinical Management of Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency in Dogs & Cats (SA159)Nolie Parnell, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Purdue University ### 284486###Primary Presenter @@@ John Koch, DVM ### 196460###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Nolie Parnell, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Purdue University
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMGetting Started with Ultrasound: Scanning Tips, Applied Physics & Artifacts (SA188)James Sutherland-Smith, BVSc, DACVR – Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tuffs University ### 185316###Primary Presenter @@@ Predrag Pecic, DVM ### 196483###Moderator
Primary Presenter: James Sutherland-Smith, BVSc, DACVR – Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tuffs University
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMChinese Herbs for Acupuncturists II (SA220)Signe E. Beebe, DVM – Integrative Veterinary Center in Sacramento, California ### 207734###Primary Presenter @@@ Karl Jernstedt, DVM ### 196456###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Signe E. Beebe, DVM – Integrative Veterinary Center in Sacramento, California
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMSecrets of the Neurologic Examination II (SA240)Sarah Moore, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) – The Ohio State University ### 172693###Primary Presenter @@@ Ajay Srivastava, DVM, PhD – Vetsplus Inc ### 198643###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Sarah Moore, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) – The Ohio State University
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMNutrition in Practice: Thinking Outside the Litterbox I (SA248)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
Primary Presenter: Donna M. Raditic, DVM, DACVN, CVA – Nutrition and Integrative Medicine Consultants
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMJudicious Antibiotic Use for Urinary Tract Infections (SA296)Julio Lopez, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Studio City Animal Hospital ### 204028###Primary Presenter @@@ Marcia Harmelink, DVM – Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc. ### 196450###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Julio Lopez, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Studio City Animal Hospital
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMThe Snotty Nosed Cat: Is There Ever Any Hope? (SA308)Alex Lynch, BVSc (Hons), DACVECC – University of Florida ### 263554###Primary Presenter @@@ David King, DVM, CVA – Simmons & Associates Southcentral ### 196459###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Alex Lynch, BVSc (Hons), DACVECC – University of Florida
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMStem Cells: Evidence Based Medicine (SA326)Sherman O. Canapp, Jr., DVM, MS, CCRT, DACVS, DACVSMR – Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group ### 263519###Primary Presenter @@@ Jennifer Stewart, DVM ### 196507###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Sherman O. Canapp, Jr., DVM, MS, CCRT, DACVS, DACVSMR – Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMInfluenzas & the Practitioner (SA378)Jenifer Chatfield, DVM, DACZM – 4J Conservation Center ### 125580###Primary Presenter @@@ Mary Ann Vande Linde, DVM – Vande Linde & Associates, LLC ### 172754###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Jenifer Chatfield, DVM, DACZM – 4J Conservation Center
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMReading Canine X-ray Images & How to Interpret Them (SA54P)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
Co-Presenter: Barden Greenfield, DVM, DAVDC – Your Pet Dentist of Memphis (@ Memphis Veterinary Specialists) and Little Rock (@ Arkansas Veterinary Specialists)
Co-Presenter: Curt Coffman, DVM, DAVDC – Arizona Veterinary Dental Specialists
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMFear Free(SM) Veterinary Visits: Making It a Reality (SA8)Amy L. Pike, DVM, DACVB – Veterinary Referral Center of NoVa ### 265950###Primary Presenter @@@ Ronald Anderson, DVM,MPH – Retired ### 196414###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Amy L. Pike, DVM, DACVB – Veterinary Referral Center of NoVa
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMState of the Profession: Veterinary Nursing Today (SP3BP)Julie Legred, CVT – NAVTA ### 172777###Co-Presenter @@@ Heather Prendergast, RVT, CVPM – Synergie Consulting ### 172707###Co-Presenter
Co-Presenter: Julie Legred, CVT – NAVTA
Co-Presenter: Heather Prendergast, RVT, CVPM – Synergie Consulting
Sponsored By: - 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMShock Has Two Faces: The Keys to Perfusion (VT18)Kenichiro Yagi, BS, RVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM) – Adobe Animal Hospital ### 172766###Primary Presenter @@@ Alice Murtas, LVT ### 293327###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Kenichiro Yagi, BS, RVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM) – Adobe Animal Hospital
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMSymposium
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMNurture the Bond: Managing Patient Comfort in Chronic GI & CKD Cases (S13AP)Todd Tams, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – VCA ### 172745###Co-Presenter @@@ David Twedt, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Colorado State University ### 172750###Co-Presenter @@@ Susan Jones ### 298122###Moderator
Co-Presenter: Todd Tams, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – VCA
Co-Presenter: David Twedt, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Colorado State University
Sponsored By: - 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMHow They Tell Us When They Hurt: Recognizing Pain in Veterinary Patients (S18B)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
Primary Presenter: Kristen Cooley, BA, CVT, VTS (Anesthesia/Analgesia) – University of Wisconsin, School of Veterinary Medicine
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMDifficult Dermatology: Real Cases, Real Medicine, Real Experts II (S1BP)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
Co-Presenter: Mona Boord, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Group
Co-Presenter: James Noxon, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Iowa State University
Co-Presenter: Andrew Rosenberg, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology & Allergy Specialists
Sponsored By: - 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMChanging the Future for Your OA Patients: Case-Based Management Methods (S21BP)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
Co-Presenter: Duncan Lascelles, BSc, BVSc, PhD, MRCVS, CertVA, DSAS(ST), DECVS, DACVS – North Carolina State University
Co-Presenter: Denis Marcellin-Little, DEDV, DACVS, DECVS, DACVSMR – North Carolina State University
Sponsored By: - 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMThe Price is Right: What Banks Look for When Financing Your Transition (S25BP)Mariza Martinez – Bank of America ### 172686###Co-Presenter @@@ Joseph M. Coury – Bank of America ### 273664###Co-Presenter @@@ Jason Tyson ### 196511###Moderator
Co-Presenter: Mariza Martinez – Bank of America
Co-Presenter: Joseph M. Coury – Bank of America
Sponsored By: - 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMClinical Chemistry: Common Problems That Are Commonly Missed (S4BP)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
Co-Presenter: Dennis DeNicola, DVM, PhD, DACVP – IDEXX
Co-Presenter: Fred Metzger, DVM, MRCVS, DABVP (Canine & Feline) – Metzger Animal Hospital
Sponsored By:
- 9:30 AM - 9:50 AMGetting Found With Google AdWords (EL1)Josh Weum – Google ### 295075###Co-Presenter
Co-Presenter: Josh Weum – Google
Sponsored By:
- 10:00 AM - 10:20 AMReaping the Benefits of Technology & Innovation for Enhanced Veterinary Care (EL24)David Goodnight, DVM, MBA – LifeLearn, Inc ### 326431###Primary Presenter
Primary Presenter: David Goodnight, DVM, MBA – LifeLearn, Inc
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- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMLecture
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMEquine Medicine News Hour (EQ15)Tom Divers, DVM, DACVIM, DACVECC – Cornell University ### 263532###Primary Presenter @@@ Susan McCartney, DVM ### 196475###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Tom Divers, DVM, DACVIM, DACVECC – Cornell University
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMWhy Won't My Reptile Eat? (EX27)Douglas Mader, MS, DVM, DAVBP (C/F, R/A), DECZM (Herpetology) – Marathon Veterinary Hospital ### 125596###Primary Presenter @@@ Robert Mason, DVM, MS – Retired ### 284694###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Douglas Mader, MS, DVM, DAVBP (C/F, R/A), DECZM (Herpetology) – Marathon Veterinary Hospital
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMUtilization of Low Stress Cattle Handling Techniques During Mineral Imbalance Investigation (FA3)Lynn Locatelli, DVM – Cattlexpressions ### 263553###Primary Presenter @@@ Gene Boomer, DVM – Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition ### 196425###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Lynn Locatelli, DVM – Cattlexpressions
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMDetermining the Value of Your Consulting Recommendations (FA7)Dee Griffin, DVM, MS – Texas A&M University ### 263541###Primary Presenter @@@ William Swafford, DVM ### 196508###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Dee Griffin, DVM, MS – Texas A&M University
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMTeam Images: Are Your Clients Seeing What You Want Them to See? (PM19)Sandy Walsh, RVT, CVPM – PetOps, LLC ### 172757###Primary Presenter @@@ Sharon Burns, RVT, LVT ### 196427###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Sandy Walsh, RVT, CVPM – PetOps, LLC
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMCompassion Fatigue in Vet Med I (PM55)Kimberly Pope-Robinson, DVM, CCFP – 1 Life Connected Consulting ### 196486###Primary Presenter @@@ Edward Holton, DVM ### 196455###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Kimberly Pope-Robinson, DVM, CCFP – 1 Life Connected Consulting
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMDiagnosis of Canine Hyperadrenocorticism: A Case-based Approach (SA123)Ellen N. Behrend, VMD, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – Auburn University ### 263512###Primary Presenter @@@ Terry L. Skogerboe, DVM – Consultant ### 196502###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Ellen N. Behrend, VMD, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – Auburn University
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMWhat Diet Should I Choose? Navigating the Complexities of GI Nutrition (SA160)Nolie Parnell, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Purdue University ### 284486###Primary Presenter @@@ John Koch, DVM ### 196460###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Nolie Parnell, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Purdue University
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMIntroduction to Ultrasound of the Liver in Small Animals (SA189)James Sutherland-Smith, BVSc, DACVR – Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tuffs University ### 185316###Primary Presenter @@@ Predrag Pecic, DVM ### 196483###Moderator
Primary Presenter: James Sutherland-Smith, BVSc, DACVR – Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tuffs University
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMPain Management in the Dog & Cat I (SA221)Signe E. Beebe, DVM – Integrative Veterinary Center in Sacramento, California ### 207734###Primary Presenter @@@ Karl Jernstedt, DVM ### 196456###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Signe E. Beebe, DVM – Integrative Veterinary Center in Sacramento, California
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMManaging Lumbosacral Disease: Tips & Tricks for Medical Success (SA241)Sarah Moore, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) – The Ohio State University ### 172693###Primary Presenter @@@ Ajay Srivastava, DVM, PhD – Vetsplus Inc ### 198643###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Sarah Moore, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) – The Ohio State University
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMNutrition in Practice: Thinking Outside the Litterbox II (SA249)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
Primary Presenter: Donna M. Raditic, DVM, DACVN, CVA – Nutrition and Integrative Medicine Consultants
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMLocal Anesthesia: Why & How to Get Started (SA281)Mark Epstein, DVM, DABVP (Canine & Feline), CVPP, DAAPM – TotalBond Veterinary Hospitals ### 172629###Primary Presenter @@@ Marcia Harmelink, DVM – Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc. ### 196450###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Mark Epstein, DVM, DABVP (Canine & Feline), CVPP, DAAPM – TotalBond Veterinary Hospitals
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMBedside Tests for the Short of Breath Cat: Get the Diagnosis in Your Hospital (SA309)Alex Lynch, BVSc (Hons), DACVECC – University of Florida ### 263554###Primary Presenter @@@ David King, DVM, CVA – Simmons & Associates Southcentral ### 196459###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Alex Lynch, BVSc (Hons), DACVECC – University of Florida
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMHow to Incorporate Regenerative Medicine into Your Practice (SA327)Sherman O. Canapp, Jr., DVM, MS, CCRT, DACVS, DACVSMR – Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group ### 263519###Primary Presenter @@@ Jennifer Stewart, DVM ### 196507###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Sherman O. Canapp, Jr., DVM, MS, CCRT, DACVS, DACVSMR – Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMAre You Really On Board? Encouragements to Change Your Attitude About Dentistry (SA55)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
Primary Presenter: Barden Greenfield, DVM, DAVDC – Your Pet Dentist of Memphis (@ Memphis Veterinary Specialists) and Little Rock (@ Arkansas Veterinary Specialists)
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMOut of Sight, in the Back, and Fear Free(SM) (SA9)Ellen Lindell, DVM, DACVB – Veterinary Behavior Consultations PC ### 265691###Primary Presenter @@@ Ronald Anderson, DVM,MPH – Retired ### 196414###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Ellen Lindell, DVM, DACVB – Veterinary Behavior Consultations PC
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMWellness for Us I (SP3C)Linda Markland, RVT – Nationwide Insurance ### 172798###Primary Presenter
Primary Presenter: Linda Markland, RVT – Nationwide Insurance
Sponsored By: - 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMShock Has Two Faces: RBCs & Anemia (VT19)Kenichiro Yagi, BS, RVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM) – Adobe Animal Hospital ### 172766###Primary Presenter @@@ Alice Murtas, LVT ### 293327###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Kenichiro Yagi, BS, RVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM) – Adobe Animal Hospital
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMLeptospirosis (SA379)Jenifer Chatfield, DVM, DACZM – 4J Conservation Center ### 125580###Primary Presenter @@@ Mary Ann Vande Linde, DVM – Vande Linde & Associates, LLC ### 172754###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Jenifer Chatfield, DVM, DACZM – 4J Conservation Center
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMSymposium
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMNurturing the Bond: Helping Owners Cope with Motion Sickness and Noise Anxiety (S13C)Bernadine Deann Cruz, DVM – DrCruzNPets ### 265281###Primary Presenter @@@ Susan Jones ### 298122###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Bernadine Deann Cruz, DVM – DrCruzNPets
Sponsored By: - 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMTreating Pain Doesn't Need to be a Pain: How to Institute Positive Change in Your Practice (S18C)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
Primary Presenter: Kristen Cooley, BA, CVT, VTS (Anesthesia/Analgesia) – University of Wisconsin, School of Veterinary Medicine
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMItchy Dog: Is It Allergic or Not? How to Tell the Difference (S1C)Andrew Rosenberg, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology & Allergy Specialists ### 177137###Primary Presenter @@@ Peter Hann, DVM – Bayer ### 203905###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Andrew Rosenberg, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology & Allergy Specialists
Sponsored By: - 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMSurgical Insights: Preparing for & Preventing Worst-case Scenarios (S21C)Mike Conzemius, DVM, PhD, DACVS – University of Minnesota ### 172614###Primary Presenter @@@ Shannon Sura, DVM ### 319084###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Mike Conzemius, DVM, PhD, DACVS – University of Minnesota
Sponsored By: - 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMUrinalysis Challenges: What Am I Missing That I Cannot Afford to Miss? (S4CP)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
Co-Presenter: Dennis DeNicola, DVM, PhD, DACVP – IDEXX
Co-Presenter: Graham Bilbrough, MA, VetMB, CertVA, MRCVS – IDEXX
Co-Presenter: Fred Metzger, DVM, MRCVS, DABVP (Canine & Feline) – Metzger Animal Hospital
Sponsored By:
- 10:00 AM - 11:50 AMAdvanced Workshop Session: Coping with Staff Turnover (WS2)Brenda Tassava, CVPM, CVJ – Tassava Consulting ### 172747###Instructor
Instructor: Brenda Tassava, CVPM, CVJ – Tassava Consulting
- 10:00 AM - 6:00 PMDowntown Las Vegas Shuttle (E15)
- 10:30 AM - 10:50 AMMarketing 101 - Packing Your Practice with New Clients (EL25)Joel Parker, DVM – Veterinary Practice Solutions (VPS) ### 290219###Primary Presenter
Primary Presenter: Joel Parker, DVM – Veterinary Practice Solutions (VPS)
Sponsored By:
- 11:00 AM - 11:20 AMConfidence in Wound Closure (EL2)Greg Brown, MBA – Elanco ### 284599###Primary Presenter
Primary Presenter: Greg Brown, MBA – Elanco
Sponsored By:
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMLecture
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMEquine Neurologic Emergencies (EQ16)Tom Divers, DVM, DACVIM, DACVECC – Cornell University ### 263532###Primary Presenter @@@ Susan McCartney, DVM ### 196475###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Tom Divers, DVM, DACVIM, DACVECC – Cornell University
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMTherapeutic Techniques in Reptile Patients (EX28)Douglas Mader, MS, DVM, DAVBP (C/F, R/A), DECZM (Herpetology) – Marathon Veterinary Hospital ### 125596###Primary Presenter @@@ Robert Mason, DVM, MS – Retired ### 284694###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Douglas Mader, MS, DVM, DAVBP (C/F, R/A), DECZM (Herpetology) – Marathon Veterinary Hospital
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMTraffic Circles for Cattle. . .Is there an Easier Way? (FA4)Lynn Locatelli, DVM – Cattlexpressions ### 263553###Primary Presenter @@@ Gene Boomer, DVM – Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition ### 196425###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Lynn Locatelli, DVM – Cattlexpressions
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMHeat Stress: Impact & Management in Beef Cattle (FA8)Dee Griffin, DVM, MS – Texas A&M University ### 263541###Primary Presenter @@@ William Swafford, DVM ### 196508###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Dee Griffin, DVM, MS – Texas A&M University
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMPreparing & Presenting Treatment Plans (PM20)Sandy Walsh, RVT, CVPM – PetOps, LLC ### 172757###Primary Presenter @@@ Sharon Burns, RVT, LVT ### 196427###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Sandy Walsh, RVT, CVPM – PetOps, LLC
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMCompassion Fatigue in Vet Med II (PM56)Kimberly Pope-Robinson, DVM, CCFP – 1 Life Connected Consulting ### 196486###Primary Presenter @@@ Edward Holton, DVM ### 196455###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Kimberly Pope-Robinson, DVM, CCFP – 1 Life Connected Consulting
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMWelcome Puppy: Fitting Behavior into Initial Puppy Appointments (SA10)Ellen Lindell, DVM, DACVB – Veterinary Behavior Consultations PC ### 265691###Primary Presenter @@@ Ronald Anderson, DVM,MPH – Retired ### 196414###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Ellen Lindell, DVM, DACVB – Veterinary Behavior Consultations PC
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMUpdate on Canine Hypoadrenocorticism: Presentation, Diagnosis & Treatment (SA124)Ellen N. Behrend, VMD, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – Auburn University ### 263512###Primary Presenter @@@ Terry L. Skogerboe, DVM – Consultant ### 196502###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Ellen N. Behrend, VMD, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – Auburn University
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMA Roadmap to Diagnosing & Managing Chronic Diarrhea in Dogs (SA156)Stanley Marks, BVSc, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM & Oncology), DACVN – University of California, Davis ### 172683###Primary Presenter @@@ John Koch, DVM ### 196460###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Stanley Marks, BVSc, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM & Oncology), DACVN – University of California, Davis
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMIntroduction to Ultrasound of the Urinary Tract in Small Animals (SA190)James Sutherland-Smith, BVSc, DACVR – Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tuffs University ### 185316###Primary Presenter @@@ Predrag Pecic, DVM ### 196483###Moderator
Primary Presenter: James Sutherland-Smith, BVSc, DACVR – Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tuffs University
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMPain Management in the Dog & Cat II (SA222)Signe E. Beebe, DVM – Integrative Veterinary Center in Sacramento, California ### 207734###Primary Presenter @@@ Karl Jernstedt, DVM ### 196456###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Signe E. Beebe, DVM – Integrative Veterinary Center in Sacramento, California
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMTreatment of Chronic Intervertebral Disc Disease: How Does It Differ from the Acute Scenario? (SA242)Sarah Moore, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) – The Ohio State University ### 172693###Primary Presenter @@@ Ajay Srivastava, DVM, PhD – Vetsplus Inc ### 198643###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Sarah Moore, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) – The Ohio State University
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMNutrition in Practice: Supplement Your Practice (SA250)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
Primary Presenter: Donna M. Raditic, DVM, DACVN, CVA – Nutrition and Integrative Medicine Consultants
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMFocus on Felines: Acute & Chronic Pain Management in the Cat (SA282)Mark Epstein, DVM, DABVP (Canine & Feline), CVPP, DAAPM – TotalBond Veterinary Hospitals ### 172629###Primary Presenter @@@ Marcia Harmelink, DVM – Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc. ### 196450###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Mark Epstein, DVM, DABVP (Canine & Feline), CVPP, DAAPM – TotalBond Veterinary Hospitals
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMTracheal Collapse: Is Surgery Right for Your Patient? (SA310)Alex Lynch, BVSc (Hons), DACVECC – University of Florida ### 263554###Primary Presenter @@@ David King, DVM, CVA – Simmons & Associates Southcentral ### 196459###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Alex Lynch, BVSc (Hons), DACVECC – University of Florida
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMIntra-articular Injections & Needle Scope Technology (SA328)Sherman O. Canapp, Jr., DVM, MS, CCRT, DACVS, DACVSMR – Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group ### 263519###Primary Presenter @@@ Jennifer Stewart, DVM ### 196507###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Sherman O. Canapp, Jr., DVM, MS, CCRT, DACVS, DACVSMR – Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMRallying the Troops: How Your Team Members Can Encourage YOU to be a Better Dentist (SA56)Curt Coffman, DVM, DAVDC – Arizona Veterinary Dental Specialists ### 263523###Primary Presenter @@@ Christina Barbier, DVM – Christina Barbier , PC ### 196417###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Curt Coffman, DVM, DAVDC – Arizona Veterinary Dental Specialists
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMWellness for Us II (SP3D)Linda Markland, RVT – Nationwide Insurance ### 172798###Primary Presenter
Primary Presenter: Linda Markland, RVT – Nationwide Insurance
Sponsored By: - 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMWhy You Should Take the Owners to "the Back" With Their Pets: An Open Hospital (VT20P)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
Co-Presenter: Heather Prendergast, RVT, CVPM – Synergie Consulting
Co-Presenter: Kenichiro Yagi, BS, RVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM) – Adobe Animal Hospital
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMSymposium
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMSound Solutions: New Strategies for Treating Noise Aversion in Dogs (S13DP)Sara Bennett, DVM, MS, DACVB ### 265282###Co-Presenter @@@ Barbara Sherman, PhD, DVM, DACVB – North Carolina State University ### 265283###Co-Presenter @@@ Susan Jones ### 298122###Moderator
Co-Presenter: Sara Bennett, DVM, MS, DACVB
Co-Presenter: Barbara Sherman, PhD, DVM, DACVB – North Carolina State University
Sponsored By: - 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMBehind the Eight Ball: Playing Catch-up with a Painful Patient (S18D)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
Primary Presenter: Kristen Cooley, BA, CVT, VTS (Anesthesia/Analgesia) – University of Wisconsin, School of Veterinary Medicine
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMDealing with Chronic Otitis: Help for Those Difficult Cases (S1D)James Noxon, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Iowa State University ### 172697###Primary Presenter @@@ Peter Hann, DVM – Bayer ### 203905###Moderator
Primary Presenter: James Noxon, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Iowa State University
Sponsored By: - 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMPractical Applications for Orthopedic Diagnosis and Treatment (S21D)Preston Stubbs, DVM, DACVS – Mile High Veterinary Surgical Specialists ### 172742###Primary Presenter @@@ Shannon Sura, DVM ### 319084###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Preston Stubbs, DVM, DACVS – Mile High Veterinary Surgical Specialists
Sponsored By: - 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMEndocrine Challenges: Don't Be Fooled (S4DP)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
Co-Presenter: Dennis DeNicola, DVM, PhD, DACVP – IDEXX
Co-Presenter: Fred Metzger, DVM, MRCVS, DABVP (Canine & Feline) – Metzger Animal Hospital
Sponsored By:
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMToxoplasmosis (SA380)Jenifer Chatfield, DVM, DACZM – 4J Conservation Center ### 125580###Primary Presenter @@@ Mary Ann Vande Linde, DVM – Vande Linde & Associates, LLC ### 172754###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Jenifer Chatfield, DVM, DACZM – 4J Conservation Center
- 11:30 AM - 11:50 AMA Tiered Approach to Starting & Growing Rehab in Your Practice (EL3)Erica Shoults, DVM – Companion Animal Health ### 284600###Co-Presenter @@@ Lisa A. Miller, DVM, CCRT – Litecure ### 172786###Co-Presenter
Co-Presenter: Erica Shoults, DVM – Companion Animal Health
Co-Presenter: Lisa A. Miller, DVM, CCRT – Litecure
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- 11:30 AM - 3:00 PMCulinary Walking Tour - The Las Vegas Strip (E4)
- 12:00 PM - 12:20 PMTruth & Consequences: Ticks, Fleas & Other Sightings (EL6)Linda Kidd, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – Western University of Health Sciences ### 172662###Primary Presenter
Primary Presenter: Linda Kidd, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – Western University of Health Sciences
Sponsored By:
- 12:00 PM - 1:00 PMIndustry Lunch Seminar
- 12:00 PM - 1:00 PMAdvances in Renal Nutrition (IS20)Rebecca Mullis, DVM, DACVN – Hill's Pet Nutrition ### 272671###Primary Presenter @@@ David Rosen, DVM ### 355704###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Rebecca Mullis, DVM, DACVN – Hill's Pet Nutrition
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- 12:00 PM - 1:00 PMBartonellosis: Who's Really at Risk? The Untold Health Threats of an Emerging Infectious Disease (IS4P)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
Co-Presenter: Edward Breitschwerdt, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – North Carolina State University
Co-Presenter: Christopher Woods, MD, MPH – Duke University
Sponsored By: - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PMFeline Vaccination: We’ve Got Answers—An Interactive Session (IS5)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
Primary Presenter: Alice Wolf, DVM, DABVP (Canine/Feline), DACVIM (SAIM) – Veterinary Information Network
Sponsored By: - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PMLatest Advances in Surgical Pain Recognition & Management (IS6)Duncan Lascelles, BSc, BVSc, PhD, MRCVS, CertVA, DSAS(ST), DECVS, DACVS – North Carolina State University ### 172670###Primary Presenter @@@ Jennifer Ramirez, DVM ### 316894###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Duncan Lascelles, BSc, BVSc, PhD, MRCVS, CertVA, DSAS(ST), DECVS, DACVS – North Carolina State University
Sponsored By: - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PMSystemic Flea Control: A Revolutionary Change in the Management of Fleas, Pruritus & Flea Allergy Dermatitis (IS7P)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
Co-Presenter: Michael Dryden, DVM, MS, PhD – Kansas State University
Co-Presenter: Michael Canfield, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology South
Sponsored By:
- 12:30 PM - 12:50 PMBGs for Your DM Patients (EL5)Matthew Krecic, DVM, MS, MBA, DACVIM (SAIM) – Zoetis ### 284602###Primary Presenter
Primary Presenter: Matthew Krecic, DVM, MS, MBA, DACVIM (SAIM) – Zoetis
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- 1:00 PM - 1:20 PMNext Generation Therapy for Canine Atopic Dermatitis (EL7)Andrew Hillier, BVSc, MANZCVS (Canine Medicine), DACVD – Zoetis ### 284603###Primary Presenter
Primary Presenter: Andrew Hillier, BVSc, MANZCVS (Canine Medicine), DACVD – Zoetis
Sponsored By:
- 1:00 PM - 3:30 PMBrewery Tour and Beer Tasting (Monday) (E5)
- 1:30 PM - 1:50 PMParasite Jeopardy! Test Your Knowledge (EL4)Chris Adolph, DVM, MS, DACVM (Parasitology) – Zoetis ### 172592###Primary Presenter
Primary Presenter: Chris Adolph, DVM, MS, DACVM (Parasitology) – Zoetis
Sponsored By: - 1:30 PM - 5:30 PMHands-on Lab
- 1:30 PM - 5:30 PMSmall Animal Abdominal Ultrasound: Advanced (HO12)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
Instructor: Matthew D. Winter, DVM, DACVR – North American Veterinary Community
Instructor: Silke Hecht, DrMedVet, DACVR, DECVDI – University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine
Instructor: James Sutherland-Smith, BVSc, DACVR – Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tuffs University
Instructor: Clifford (Kip) Berry, III, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida
Instructor: Andrea Matthews, DVM, DACVR – Antech Imaging Services
Instructor: Rachel E. Pollard, DVM, PhD, DACVR – University of California, Davis
Instructor: Erin G. Porter, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida
Instructor: Nathalie Rademacher, DVM, DECVDI, DACVR – LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Clinical Sciences
Sponsored By: - 1:30 PM - 5:30 PMIntra-articular Treatment of Osteoarthritis in the Canine (HO16)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
Instructor: Sherman O. Canapp, Jr., DVM, MS, CCRT, DACVS, DACVSMR – Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group
Instructor: Debra A. Canapp, DVM, CCRT, CVA, DACVSMR – Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group
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- 2:00 PM - 2:20 PMPrevent Cross Contamination through Proper Cleaning Procedures (EL8)Chris Quinlan – Health Technology Professional Products, Inc. ### 194783###Primary Presenter
Primary Presenter: Chris Quinlan – Health Technology Professional Products, Inc.
Sponsored By:
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMLecture
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMComplicated Wounds without Synovial Involvement (EQ41)Marc Kinsley, DVM, MS, DACVS-LA – Michigan State University ### 263549###Primary Presenter @@@ Edward Kanara, DVM ### 206473###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Marc Kinsley, DVM, MS, DACVS-LA – Michigan State University
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMEquine Metabolic Syndrome: What We Know & Don’t Know (EQ9)Anne Wooldridge, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM) – Auburn University ### 263582###Primary Presenter @@@ Thomas Hartgrove, DVM ### 196406###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Anne Wooldridge, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM) – Auburn University
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMMonkey Business! How to Add Primates to Your Practice (EX33)Geoffrey Pye, BVSc, MSc, DACZM – Disney’s Animal Kingdom ### 263566###Primary Presenter @@@ Robert Mason, DVM, MS – Retired ### 284694###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Geoffrey Pye, BVSc, MSc, DACZM – Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMDystocias & Prolapses in Ruminants (FA41)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
Primary Presenter: David Van Metre, DVM, DACVIM (LAIM) – Colorado State University
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMTeat Surgeries (FA49)Pierre-Yves Mulon, DVM, DACVS-LA – University of Tennessee ### 263561###Primary Presenter @@@ Jerry Woodruff, DVM ### 196521###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Pierre-Yves Mulon, DVM, DACVS-LA – University of Tennessee
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMPreventing Partnership Issues (PM35)Trey Cutler, JD, Esq. – The Cutler Law Firm ### 263527###Primary Presenter @@@ Sharon Burns, RVT, LVT ### 196427###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Trey Cutler, JD, Esq. – The Cutler Law Firm
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMAssociate Doctors: Perform Your Self-assessment (PM57)Louise S. Dunn – Snowgoose Veterinary Management Consulting ### 207389###Primary Presenter @@@ Edward Holton, DVM ### 196455###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Louise S. Dunn – Snowgoose Veterinary Management Consulting
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMOur Big Goal: Reducing Fear, Pain & Stress (SA1)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
Primary Presenter: Ralph C. Harvey, DVM, MS, DACVAA – University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMRed Herrings & Zebras: The Art of Behavioral History Taking (SA11)Ellen Lindell, DVM, DACVB – Veterinary Behavior Consultations PC ### 265691###Primary Presenter @@@ Callie Rost, DVM – Brown Mackie College ### 300694###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Ellen Lindell, DVM, DACVB – Veterinary Behavior Consultations PC
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMDemystifying Bacterial-associated Diarrhea in Dogs (SA157)Stanley Marks, BVSc, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM & Oncology), DACVN – University of California, Davis ### 172683###Primary Presenter @@@ John Koch, DVM ### 196460###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Stanley Marks, BVSc, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM & Oncology), DACVN – University of California, Davis
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMLeukocytes: Do Normal Numbers Mean Normal Patients? (SA173)C. Guillermo Couto, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology & SAIM) – Couto Veterinary Consultants ### 177143###Primary Presenter @@@ Walter Wethered, DVM ### 207388###Moderator
Primary Presenter: C. Guillermo Couto, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology & SAIM) – Couto Veterinary Consultants
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMDiagnostic Imaging: Exceptions to the Rule (SA191)Ryan King, DVM, DACVR – Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine ### 185335###Primary Presenter @@@ Predrag Pecic, DVM ### 196483###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Ryan King, DVM, DACVR – Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMBasic Neurophysiology of Pain & Acupuncture (SA223)Michelle C. Schraeder, DVM, MEd, FAAVA – Mountain Veterinary Hospital ### 272877###Primary Presenter @@@ Jaime Anderson, MS, DVM, PhD, DACVM, DACVPM – U.S. Army ### 196412###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Michelle C. Schraeder, DVM, MEd, FAAVA – Mountain Veterinary Hospital
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMOphthalmic Examination Tips for the Practitioner (SA261)Paul Miller, DVM, DACVO – University of Wisconsin - Madison ### 263559###Primary Presenter @@@ Tad B. Coles, DVM – Compassion Fatigue Coach / Medical Writer ### 314576###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Paul Miller, DVM, DACVO – University of Wisconsin - Madison
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMThe ABCs of ECGs I (SA31)Etienne Cote, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM & Cardiology) – University of Prince Edward Island ### 172616###Primary Presenter @@@ Richard Edling, DVM, MBA ### 196442###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Etienne Cote, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM & Cardiology) – University of Prince Edward Island
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMChylothorax (SA311)Alex Lynch, BVSc (Hons), DACVECC – University of Florida ### 263554###Primary Presenter @@@ David King, DVM, CVA – Simmons & Associates Southcentral ### 196459###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Alex Lynch, BVSc (Hons), DACVECC – University of Florida
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMDeveloping a Usable System to Showcase Your Dental Practice & Your Team! (SA57)Paul Q. Mitchell, DVM, DAVDC – Veterinary Dental Services ### 263560###Primary Presenter @@@ Christina Barbier, DVM – Christina Barbier , PC ### 196417###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Paul Q. Mitchell, DVM, DAVDC – Veterinary Dental Services
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMClient Education for Rehabilitation Patients (VT53)Wendy Davies, CVT, CCRA – University of Florida Small Animal Hospital ### 263528###Primary Presenter @@@ Alice Murtas, LVT ### 293327###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Wendy Davies, CVT, CCRA – University of Florida Small Animal Hospital
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMOrthopedic Bandaging for Technicians (VT65)Karen Ellis, LVT, VTS (Surgery) – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists ### 263536###Primary Presenter @@@ Elizabeth Barclay, AAS, LVT – Fort Hood Veterinary Center FYGVE Program ### 196418###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Karen Ellis, LVT, VTS (Surgery) – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMPosers, Impostors & Fakes (SP6A)Julie Kumble, MEd – Greater Good Leadership ### 319311###Primary Presenter @@@ Susan Ralston ### 212232###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Julie Kumble, MEd – Greater Good Leadership
Sponsored By:
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMSymposium
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMNot Just Skin Deep: The Game-Changing Science of Allergic Itch (S12AP)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
Co-Presenter: Douglas J. DeBoer, DVM, DACVD – University of Wisconsin-Madison
Co-Presenter: Andrea Gonzales, PhD – Zoetis Global Therapeutics Research Group
Sponsored By: - 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMMu, Kappa, Delta...It's All Greek to Me - Understanding Opioid Receptors, Classes & Their Mechanism of Action in Our Canine & Feline Patients (S18E)Jesse L. Cornell, MSEd, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia/.Analgesia) – Animal Medical Center NY NY ### 270203###Primary Presenter @@@ Todd Kollasch, DVM – Elanco Animal Health ### 316892###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Jesse L. Cornell, MSEd, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia/.Analgesia) – Animal Medical Center NY NY
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMRabies Vaccination: The MUST KNOW Issues (S20A)Richard Ford, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) ### 181716###Primary Presenter @@@ Linda Grace, DVM – Merial (now part of Boehringer Ingelheim) ### 319085###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Richard Ford, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM)
Sponsored By: - 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMChallenges of Managing the Feline Chronic Kidney Disease Patient (S32A)Andrew H. Sparkes, BVetMed, PhD, DECVIM-CA, MRCVS – International Cat Care ### 316152###Primary Presenter @@@ Grant Beckett, BVSc, MRCVS, MMD – Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica ### 316154###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Andrew H. Sparkes, BVetMed, PhD, DECVIM-CA, MRCVS – International Cat Care
Sponsored By:
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMFeline Kidney Disease: Evidence Based Medicine (S3A)Jessica M. Quimby, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – Colorado State University ### 172709###Primary Presenter @@@ David Rosen, DVM ### 355704###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Jessica M. Quimby, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – Colorado State University
Sponsored By: - 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMChronic Kidney Disease in Cats: Implications of Early Diagnosis & Staging on Disease Management (S5A)Jane Robertson, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – IDEXX ### 172717###Primary Presenter @@@ Monie Yee, DVM – IDEXX Laboratories ### 200667###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Jane Robertson, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – IDEXX
Sponsored By: - 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMWe’re at the Tipping Point: Believe You Can Achieve I (S9AP)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
Co-Presenter: Karen E. Felsted, CPA, MS, DVM, CVPM, CVA – PantheraT Veterinary Management Consulting
Co-Presenter: Karyn Gavzer, MBA, CVPM – KG Marketing & Training, Inc.
Sponsored By:
- 2:00 PM - 5:50 PMVeterinary Practice of the Future: 3 Strategies for Personal, Professional & Practice Wellbeing (WS3)Bill Kearley, DVM, MBA – Veterinary Practice Success ### 291959###Instructor @@@ Elise Lacher, CPA – Strategic Veterinary Consulting, Inc ### 263585###Instructor @@@ Michael Linardi, MS, PCC – Halcyon Coaching ### 291970###Instructor @@@ Adam Little, DVM – Texas A&M University ### 291958###Instructor @@@ Greg O'Brien, MBA – O'Brien Veterinary Associates ### 291960###Instructor @@@ Kimberly Pope-Robinson, DVM, CCFP – 1 Life Connected Consulting ### 196486###Instructor @@@ Mary Beth Koester, BS – Rea & Associates ### 291957###Instructor @@@ Stacee Santi, DVM – Vet2Pet ### 263570###Instructor @@@ Jeff Thoren, DVM, PCC, BCC – Gifted Leaders, LLC ### 263575###Instructor @@@ Robert Trimble, DVM – Wave Pet Health ### 291961###Instructor
Instructor: Bill Kearley, DVM, MBA – Veterinary Practice Success
Instructor: Elise Lacher, CPA – Strategic Veterinary Consulting, Inc
Instructor: Michael Linardi, MS, PCC – Halcyon Coaching
Instructor: Adam Little, DVM – Texas A&M University
Instructor: Greg O'Brien, MBA – O'Brien Veterinary Associates
Instructor: Kimberly Pope-Robinson, DVM, CCFP – 1 Life Connected Consulting
Instructor: Mary Beth Koester, BS – Rea & Associates
Instructor: Stacee Santi, DVM – Vet2Pet
Instructor: Jeff Thoren, DVM, PCC, BCC – Gifted Leaders, LLC
Instructor: Robert Trimble, DVM – Wave Pet Health
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- 2:30 PM - 2:50 PMPrevent Nosocomial Infections through Proper Floor Care (EL9)Mel Forbes – Health Technology Professional Products Inc. ### 284701###Primary Presenter
Primary Presenter: Mel Forbes – Health Technology Professional Products Inc.
Sponsored By: - 3:00 PM - 3:20 PMHR Management 101 - Leading Your Team to Greatness (EL27)Joel Parker, DVM – Veterinary Practice Solutions (VPS) ### 290219###Primary Presenter
Primary Presenter: Joel Parker, DVM – Veterinary Practice Solutions (VPS)
Sponsored By: - 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMLecture
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMUpdate on Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (EQ10)Anne Wooldridge, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM) – Auburn University ### 263582###Primary Presenter @@@ Thomas Hartgrove, DVM ### 196406###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Anne Wooldridge, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM) – Auburn University
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMComplicated Wounds with Synovial Involvement (EQ42)Marc Kinsley, DVM, MS, DACVS-LA – Michigan State University ### 263549###Primary Presenter @@@ Edward Kanara, DVM ### 206473###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Marc Kinsley, DVM, MS, DACVS-LA – Michigan State University
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMExotic Animal Surgery: How to Cut to Success (EX34)Geoffrey Pye, BVSc, MSc, DACZM – Disney’s Animal Kingdom ### 263566###Primary Presenter @@@ Robert Mason, DVM, MS – Retired ### 284694###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Geoffrey Pye, BVSc, MSc, DACZM – Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMMetabolic Diseases of Small Ruminants (FA42)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
Primary Presenter: David Van Metre, DVM, DACVIM (LAIM) – Colorado State University
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMFracture Management in the Bovine (FA50)Pierre-Yves Mulon, DVM, DACVS-LA – University of Tennessee ### 263561###Primary Presenter @@@ Jerry Woodruff, DVM ### 196521###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Pierre-Yves Mulon, DVM, DACVS-LA – University of Tennessee
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMUpdates for Your Co-owner Agreement (PM36)Trey Cutler, JD, Esq. – The Cutler Law Firm ### 263527###Primary Presenter @@@ Sharon Burns, RVT, LVT ### 196427###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Trey Cutler, JD, Esq. – The Cutler Law Firm
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMYou Can Have Quality AND Efficiency (PM58)Louise S. Dunn – Snowgoose Veterinary Management Consulting ### 207389###Primary Presenter @@@ Edward Holton, DVM ### 196455###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Louise S. Dunn – Snowgoose Veterinary Management Consulting
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMAssessing Prognosis in Aggressive Dogs (SA12)Margaret M. Duxbury, DVM, DACVB – Veterinary Behavior Specialties of Minnesota ### 270237###Primary Presenter @@@ Callie Rost, DVM – Brown Mackie College ### 300694###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Margaret M. Duxbury, DVM, DACVB – Veterinary Behavior Specialties of Minnesota
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMProbiotics in Small Animal Gastroenterology: Why & Which Ones (SA158)Stanley Marks, BVSc, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM & Oncology), DACVN – University of California, Davis ### 172683###Primary Presenter @@@ John Koch, DVM ### 196460###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Stanley Marks, BVSc, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM & Oncology), DACVN – University of California, Davis
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMFever Of Unknown Origin: Diagnostic Approach (SA174)C. Guillermo Couto, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology & SAIM) – Couto Veterinary Consultants ### 177143###Primary Presenter @@@ Walter Wethered, DVM ### 207388###Moderator
Primary Presenter: C. Guillermo Couto, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology & SAIM) – Couto Veterinary Consultants
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMDiagnostic Imaging: Interactive Case Review 3.0 (SA192)Ryan King, DVM, DACVR – Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine ### 185335###Primary Presenter @@@ Predrag Pecic, DVM ### 196483###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Ryan King, DVM, DACVR – Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMImplementing AAHA Anesthesia & Pain Management Guidelines in Your Practice (SA2)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
Primary Presenter: Ralph C. Harvey, DVM, MS, DACVAA – University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine
- 3:00 PMComparison of Less Commonly Used Pattern Differentiations: Six, Four & Three Levels (SA224)Michelle C. Schraeder, DVM, MEd, FAAVA – Mountain Veterinary Hospital ### 272877###Primary Presenter @@@ Jaime Anderson, MS, DVM, PhD, DACVM, DACVPM – U.S. Army ### 196412###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Michelle C. Schraeder, DVM, MEd, FAAVA – Mountain Veterinary Hospital
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMOphthalmic Emergencies (SA262)Paul Miller, DVM, DACVO – University of Wisconsin - Madison ### 263559###Primary Presenter @@@ Tad B. Coles, DVM – Compassion Fatigue Coach / Medical Writer ### 314576###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Paul Miller, DVM, DACVO – University of Wisconsin - Madison
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMThoracic Trauma: Blunt & Penetrating (SA312)Alex Lynch, BVSc (Hons), DACVECC – University of Florida ### 263554###Primary Presenter @@@ David King, DVM, CVA – Simmons & Associates Southcentral ### 196459###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Alex Lynch, BVSc (Hons), DACVECC – University of Florida
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMThe ABCs of ECGs II (SA32)Etienne Cote, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM & Cardiology) – University of Prince Edward Island ### 172616###Primary Presenter @@@ Richard Edling, DVM, MBA ### 196442###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Etienne Cote, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM & Cardiology) – University of Prince Edward Island
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMThings That Make Our Dental Life So Much Easier (SA58P)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
Co-Presenter: Barden Greenfield, DVM, DAVDC – Your Pet Dentist of Memphis (@ Memphis Veterinary Specialists) and Little Rock (@ Arkansas Veterinary Specialists)
Co-Presenter: Curt Coffman, DVM, DAVDC – Arizona Veterinary Dental Specialists
Co-Presenter: Paul Q. Mitchell, DVM, DAVDC – Veterinary Dental Services
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMSupportive/Nursing Care of the Critical Rehabilitation Patient (VT54)Wendy Davies, CVT, CCRA – University of Florida Small Animal Hospital ### 263528###Primary Presenter @@@ Alice Murtas, LVT ### 293327###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Wendy Davies, CVT, CCRA – University of Florida Small Animal Hospital
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMPrinciples of Fracture Management for Technicians (VT66)Karen Ellis, LVT, VTS (Surgery) – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists ### 263536###Primary Presenter @@@ Elizabeth Barclay, AAS, LVT – Fort Hood Veterinary Center FYGVE Program ### 196418###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Karen Ellis, LVT, VTS (Surgery) – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMSymposium
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMSwitch Off the Itch: Practical Application of New Therapies (S12BP)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
Co-Presenter: Douglas J. DeBoer, DVM, DACVD – University of Wisconsin-Madison
Co-Presenter: Natalie Marks, DVM – Blum Animal Hospital
Sponsored By: - 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMPain Assessment for the Veterinary Technician Anesthetist: How to Recognize & Advocate Treatment of Pain in Your Patients Pre-op to Post-op (S18F)Jesse L. Cornell, MSEd, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia/.Analgesia) – Animal Medical Center NY NY ### 270203###Primary Presenter @@@ Todd Kollasch, DVM – Elanco Animal Health ### 316892###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Jesse L. Cornell, MSEd, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia/.Analgesia) – Animal Medical Center NY NY
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMCanine Vaccination: Protocols Redefined (S20B)Richard Ford, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) ### 181716###Primary Presenter @@@ Linda Grace, DVM – Merial (now part of Boehringer Ingelheim) ### 319085###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Richard Ford, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM)
Sponsored By: - 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMUpdate on Diagnosis, Treatment & Monitoring of the Hyperthyroid Cat (S32B)Cynthia R. Ward, VMD, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – University of Georgia ### 177140###Primary Presenter @@@ Grant Beckett, BVSc, MRCVS, MMD – Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica ### 316154###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Cynthia R. Ward, VMD, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – University of Georgia
Sponsored By: - 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMFeline Arthritis: Strategies for Managing Pain & Mobility (S3B)Duncan Lascelles, BSc, BVSc, PhD, MRCVS, CertVA, DSAS(ST), DECVS, DACVS – North Carolina State University ### 172670###Primary Presenter @@@ David Rosen, DVM ### 355704###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Duncan Lascelles, BSc, BVSc, PhD, MRCVS, CertVA, DSAS(ST), DECVS, DACVS – North Carolina State University
Sponsored By: - 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMFeline Diabetes Mellitus: Essential Facts for the Astute Practitioner (S5B)Catharine Scott-Moncrieff, MA, MS, VetMB, DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM-CA – Purdue University ### 177141###Primary Presenter @@@ Monie Yee, DVM – IDEXX Laboratories ### 200667###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Catharine Scott-Moncrieff, MA, MS, VetMB, DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM-CA – Purdue University
Sponsored By: - 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMWe’re at the Tipping Point: Believe You Can Achieve II (S9BP)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
Co-Presenter: Karen E. Felsted, CPA, MS, DVM, CVPM, CVA – PantheraT Veterinary Management Consulting
Co-Presenter: Karyn Gavzer, MBA, CVPM – KG Marketing & Training, Inc.
Sponsored By:
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMDebt, Wealth & Ownership of the Profession (SP6B)Douglas G. Aspros, DVM – Women's Veterinary Leadership Development Initiative ### 181742###Primary Presenter @@@ Susan Ralston ### 212232###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Douglas G. Aspros, DVM – Women's Veterinary Leadership Development Initiative
Sponsored By: - 3:30 PM - 3:50 PMCanine Heartworm Conversations with Clients: Share Your Knowledge & Protect the Bond (EL29)Nora Grant, DVM – Ceva Animal Health ### 295076###Primary Presenter
Primary Presenter: Nora Grant, DVM – Ceva Animal Health
Sponsored By:
- 4:00 PM - 4:20 PMThe Importance of Home Dental Care (EL31)Brook Niemiec, DVM, DAVDC, DEVDC, FAVD – Southern California Veterinary Dental Specialties & Oral Surgery ### 172695###Primary Presenter
Primary Presenter: Brook Niemiec, DVM, DAVDC, DEVDC, FAVD – Southern California Veterinary Dental Specialties & Oral Surgery
Sponsored By: - 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMLecture
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMSpecial Needs of the Geriatric Horse (EQ11)Anne Wooldridge, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM) – Auburn University ### 263582###Primary Presenter @@@ Thomas Hartgrove, DVM ### 196406###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Anne Wooldridge, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM) – Auburn University
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMColic: Fitting the Clinical Picture to the Outcome I (EQ43)Marc Kinsley, DVM, MS, DACVS-LA – Michigan State University ### 263549###Primary Presenter @@@ Edward Kanara, DVM ### 206473###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Marc Kinsley, DVM, MS, DACVS-LA – Michigan State University
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMTo Quarantine or Not: That Is the Question! (EX35)Geoffrey Pye, BVSc, MSc, DACZM – Disney’s Animal Kingdom ### 263566###Primary Presenter @@@ Robert Mason, DVM, MS – Retired ### 284694###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Geoffrey Pye, BVSc, MSc, DACZM – Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMAntimicrobial Selection for Individual Food Animals (FA43)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
Primary Presenter: David Van Metre, DVM, DACVIM (LAIM) – Colorado State University
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMOrthopedic Infection (FA51)Pierre-Yves Mulon, DVM, DACVS-LA – University of Tennessee ### 263561###Primary Presenter @@@ Jerry Woodruff, DVM ### 196521###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Pierre-Yves Mulon, DVM, DACVS-LA – University of Tennessee
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMThinking of Selling Corporate? (PM37)Trey Cutler, JD, Esq. – The Cutler Law Firm ### 263527###Primary Presenter @@@ Sharon Burns, RVT, LVT ### 196427###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Trey Cutler, JD, Esq. – The Cutler Law Firm
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMScheduling for Efficiency, Sanity & Success (PM59)Louise S. Dunn – Snowgoose Veterinary Management Consulting ### 207389###Primary Presenter @@@ Edward Holton, DVM ### 196455###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Louise S. Dunn – Snowgoose Veterinary Management Consulting
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMCPR: What's New? (SA101)Amanda Duffy, DVM, MS, DACVECC – VCA South Shore (Weymouth) Animal Hospital ### 263534###Primary Presenter @@@ David King, DVM, CVA – Simmons & Associates Southcentral ### 196459###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Amanda Duffy, DVM, MS, DACVECC – VCA South Shore (Weymouth) Animal Hospital
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMDebunking the Top Myths of Behavior (SA13)Amy L. Pike, DVM, DACVB – Veterinary Referral Center of NoVa ### 265950###Primary Presenter @@@ Callie Rost, DVM – Brown Mackie College ### 300694###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Amy L. Pike, DVM, DACVB – Veterinary Referral Center of NoVa
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMOuch! My Belly Hurts! Management of Acute Pancreatitis in Dogs (SA161)Nolie Parnell, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Purdue University ### 284486###Primary Presenter @@@ John Koch, DVM ### 196460###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Nolie Parnell, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Purdue University
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMUltrasound in Emergency Practice: FAST, TFAST, Effusion, Masses (SA193)Ryan King, DVM, DACVR – Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine ### 185335###Primary Presenter @@@ Predrag Pecic, DVM ### 196483###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Ryan King, DVM, DACVR – Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMGeriatrics & Mixed Patterns: Not Just about Deficiencies (SA225)Michelle C. Schraeder, DVM, MEd, FAAVA – Mountain Veterinary Hospital ### 272877###Primary Presenter @@@ Jaime Anderson, MS, DVM, PhD, DACVM, DACVPM – U.S. Army ### 196412###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Michelle C. Schraeder, DVM, MEd, FAAVA – Mountain Veterinary Hospital
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMOphthalmic Drugs: Keepers & Losers (SA263)Paul Miller, DVM, DACVO – University of Wisconsin - Madison ### 263559###Primary Presenter @@@ Tad B. Coles, DVM – Compassion Fatigue Coach / Medical Writer ### 314576###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Paul Miller, DVM, DACVO – University of Wisconsin - Madison
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMClinical Pain: How to Prevent or Manage Pain & Suffering (SA3)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
Primary Presenter: Ralph C. Harvey, DVM, MS, DACVAA – University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMThe Coughing Cardiac Patient (SA33)Etienne Cote, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM & Cardiology) – University of Prince Edward Island ### 172616###Primary Presenter @@@ Richard Edling, DVM, MBA ### 196442###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Etienne Cote, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM & Cardiology) – University of Prince Edward Island
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMStem Cells: What, When, How, Why? (SA341)Mike Conzemius, DVM, PhD, DACVS – University of Minnesota ### 172614###Primary Presenter @@@ Walter Wethered, DVM ### 207388###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Mike Conzemius, DVM, PhD, DACVS – University of Minnesota
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMDifficult Oral Cases: When to Treat & When To Refer (SA59P)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
Co-Presenter: Curt Coffman, DVM, DAVDC – Arizona Veterinary Dental Specialists
Co-Presenter: Barden Greenfield, DVM, DAVDC – Your Pet Dentist of Memphis (@ Memphis Veterinary Specialists) and Little Rock (@ Arkansas Veterinary Specialists)
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMRehabilitation of the Orthopedic & Neurologic Patient (VT55)Wendy Davies, CVT, CCRA – University of Florida Small Animal Hospital ### 263528###Primary Presenter @@@ Alice Murtas, LVT ### 293327###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Wendy Davies, CVT, CCRA – University of Florida Small Animal Hospital
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMSurgical Options for Hip Dysplasia (VT67)Karen Ellis, LVT, VTS (Surgery) – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists ### 263536###Primary Presenter @@@ Elizabeth Barclay, AAS, LVT – Fort Hood Veterinary Center FYGVE Program ### 196418###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Karen Ellis, LVT, VTS (Surgery) – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMPractice Ownership - for Me! (SP6C)Bridget Heilsberg, DVM – Women's Veterinary Leadership Development Initiative ### 319312###Primary Presenter @@@ Susan Ralston ### 212232###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Bridget Heilsberg, DVM – Women's Veterinary Leadership Development Initiative
Sponsored By: - 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMSymposium
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMAtopic Dermatitis: Building a Lifelong Treatment Plan with Sustainable Therapy (S12CP)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
Co-Presenter: Douglas J. DeBoer, DVM, DACVD – University of Wisconsin-Madison
Co-Presenter: Lindsay W. McKay, DVM, DACVD – VCA Arboretum View Animal Hospital
Sponsored By: - 4:00 PM - 4:50 PM"Does It Hurt?"- Teaching Our Clients How to Identify Pain in Their Pets at Home (S18G)Jesse L. Cornell, MSEd, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia/.Analgesia) – Animal Medical Center NY NY ### 270203###Primary Presenter @@@ Tiffany Lewis, DVM – Elanco ### 316893###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Jesse L. Cornell, MSEd, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia/.Analgesia) – Animal Medical Center NY NY
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMLeptospirosis: Best Practices for Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention (S20C)Richard Goldstein, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM-CA – Animal Medical Center ### 172644###Primary Presenter @@@ Linda Grace, DVM – Merial (now part of Boehringer Ingelheim) ### 319085###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Richard Goldstein, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM-CA – Animal Medical Center
Sponsored By: - 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMCase-Based Approach to Management of Feline Diabetes (S32C)Audra Fenimore, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) – Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital ### 316153###Primary Presenter @@@ Grant Beckett, BVSc, MRCVS, MMD – Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica ### 316154###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Audra Fenimore, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) – Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital
Sponsored By: - 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMChronic Kidney Disease: How Important Is Protein? (S3C)Joe Bartges, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVN – The University of Georgia ### 172596###Primary Presenter @@@ David Rosen, DVM ### 355704###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Joe Bartges, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVN – The University of Georgia
Sponsored By: - 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMFeline Hyperthyroidism: Guidelines for Diagnosis & Management (S5C)Catharine Scott-Moncrieff, MA, MS, VetMB, DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM-CA – Purdue University ### 177141###Primary Presenter @@@ James W. Marshall, DVM – IDEXX Laboratories ### 200713###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Catharine Scott-Moncrieff, MA, MS, VetMB, DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM-CA – Purdue University
Sponsored By: - 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMWe’re at the Tipping Point: Believe You Can Achieve III (S9CP)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
Co-Presenter: Karen E. Felsted, CPA, MS, DVM, CVPM, CVA – PantheraT Veterinary Management Consulting
Co-Presenter: Karyn Gavzer, MBA, CVPM – KG Marketing & Training, Inc.
Sponsored By:
- 4:30 PM - 4:50 PMThe Importance of Home Dental Care (EL32)Brook Niemiec, DVM, DAVDC, DEVDC, FAVD – Southern California Veterinary Dental Specialties & Oral Surgery ### 172695###Primary Presenter
Primary Presenter: Brook Niemiec, DVM, DAVDC, DEVDC, FAVD – Southern California Veterinary Dental Specialties & Oral Surgery
Sponsored By: - 5:00 PM - 5:50 PMLecture
- 5:00 PM - 5:50 PMAssessing & Managing Recurrent Airway Obstruction (EQ12)Anne Wooldridge, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM) – Auburn University ### 263582###Primary Presenter @@@ Thomas Hartgrove, DVM ### 196406###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Anne Wooldridge, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM) – Auburn University
- 5:00 PM - 5:50 PMColic: Fitting the Clinical Picture to the Outcome II (EQ44)Marc Kinsley, DVM, MS, DACVS-LA – Michigan State University ### 263549###Primary Presenter @@@ Edward Kanara, DVM ### 206473###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Marc Kinsley, DVM, MS, DACVS-LA – Michigan State University
- 5:00 PM - 5:50 PMMegavertebrate Anesthesia: The Bigger They Are, the Harder They Fall (EX36)Geoffrey Pye, BVSc, MSc, DACZM – Disney’s Animal Kingdom ### 263566###Primary Presenter @@@ Robert Mason, DVM, MS – Retired ### 284694###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Geoffrey Pye, BVSc, MSc, DACZM – Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- 5:00 PM - 5:50 PMSmall Ruminant Field Anesthesia/Analgesia (FA44)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
Primary Presenter: David Van Metre, DVM, DACVIM (LAIM) – Colorado State University
- 5:00 PM - 5:50 PMUrinary Tract Surgeries (FA52)Pierre-Yves Mulon, DVM, DACVS-LA – University of Tennessee ### 263561###Primary Presenter @@@ Jerry Woodruff, DVM ### 196521###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Pierre-Yves Mulon, DVM, DACVS-LA – University of Tennessee
- 5:00 PM - 5:50 PMAssociate Contract Updates (PM38)Trey Cutler, JD, Esq. – The Cutler Law Firm ### 263527###Primary Presenter @@@ Sharon Burns, RVT, LVT ### 196427###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Trey Cutler, JD, Esq. – The Cutler Law Firm
- 5:00 PM - 5:50 PMAvoid the 14 Fatal Errors of Leadership (PM60)Louise S. Dunn – Snowgoose Veterinary Management Consulting ### 207389###Primary Presenter @@@ Edward Holton, DVM ### 196455###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Louise S. Dunn – Snowgoose Veterinary Management Consulting
- 5:00 PM - 5:50 PMECG in the Emergency Room (SA102)Amanda Duffy, DVM, MS, DACVECC – VCA South Shore (Weymouth) Animal Hospital ### 263534###Primary Presenter @@@ David King, DVM, CVA – Simmons & Associates Southcentral ### 196459###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Amanda Duffy, DVM, MS, DACVECC – VCA South Shore (Weymouth) Animal Hospital
- 5:00 PM - 5:50 PMNoise Phobias: What’s New & What’s Tried & True (SA14)Amy L. Pike, DVM, DACVB – Veterinary Referral Center of NoVa ### 265950###Primary Presenter @@@ Callie Rost, DVM – Brown Mackie College ### 300694###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Amy L. Pike, DVM, DACVB – Veterinary Referral Center of NoVa
- 5:00 PM - 5:50 PMTriaditis in Cats: A Complex Problem & How to Manage It (SA162)Nolie Parnell, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Purdue University ### 284486###Primary Presenter @@@ John Koch, DVM ### 196460###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Nolie Parnell, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Purdue University
- 5:00 PM - 5:50 PMDiagnostic imaging: Getting the Most from Your Teleradiologist (SA194)Ryan King, DVM, DACVR – Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine ### 185335###Primary Presenter @@@ Predrag Pecic, DVM ### 196483###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Ryan King, DVM, DACVR – Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine
- 5:00 PM - 5:50 PMCase Studies in the Various Applications of Si Miao San (SA226)Michelle C. Schraeder, DVM, MEd, FAAVA – Mountain Veterinary Hospital ### 272877###Primary Presenter @@@ Jaime Anderson, MS, DVM, PhD, DACVM, DACVPM – U.S. Army ### 196412###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Michelle C. Schraeder, DVM, MEd, FAAVA – Mountain Veterinary Hospital
- 5:00 PM - 5:50 PMWhat Do Dogs & Cats See? (SA264)Paul Miller, DVM, DACVO – University of Wisconsin - Madison ### 263559###Primary Presenter @@@ Tad B. Coles, DVM – Compassion Fatigue Coach / Medical Writer ### 314576###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Paul Miller, DVM, DACVO – University of Wisconsin - Madison
- 5:00 PM - 5:50 PMCase Studies in Canine Heart Disease (SA34)Etienne Cote, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM & Cardiology) – University of Prince Edward Island ### 172616###Primary Presenter @@@ Richard Edling, DVM, MBA ### 196442###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Etienne Cote, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM & Cardiology) – University of Prince Edward Island
- 5:00 PM - 5:50 PMRegenerative Medicine: Practical Use in Orthopedic Problems in Dogs (SA342)Mike Conzemius, DVM, PhD, DACVS – University of Minnesota ### 172614###Primary Presenter @@@ Walter Wethered, DVM ### 207388###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Mike Conzemius, DVM, PhD, DACVS – University of Minnesota
- 5:00 PM - 5:50 PMCrisis Management in Anesthesia (SA4)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
Primary Presenter: Ralph C. Harvey, DVM, MS, DACVAA – University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine
- 5:00 PM - 5:50 PMO Captain, My Captain! How to Navigate Through Troubled Dental Waters (SA60P)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
Co-Presenter: Curt Coffman, DVM, DAVDC – Arizona Veterinary Dental Specialists
Co-Presenter: Paul Q. Mitchell, DVM, DAVDC – Veterinary Dental Services
- 5:00 PM - 5:50 PMManaging Assistive Devices in the Rehabilitation Practice (VT56)Wendy Davies, CVT, CCRA – University of Florida Small Animal Hospital ### 263528###Primary Presenter @@@ Alice Murtas, LVT ### 293327###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Wendy Davies, CVT, CCRA – University of Florida Small Animal Hospital
- 5:00 PM - 5:50 PMOrthopedic Radiology for Technicians (VT68)Karen Ellis, LVT, VTS (Surgery) – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists ### 263536###Primary Presenter @@@ Elizabeth Barclay, AAS, LVT – Fort Hood Veterinary Center FYGVE Program ### 196418###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Karen Ellis, LVT, VTS (Surgery) – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists
- 5:00 PM - 5:50 PMSymposium
- 5:00 PM - 5:50 PMChallenging Our Beliefs About Anti-Infectives: A Human Medicine Perspective (S12DP)John Angus, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic ### 265269###Co-Presenter @@@ George Zhanel, PhD, FCCP – University of Manitoba ### 172792###Co-Presenter @@@ Susan Jones ### 298122###Moderator
Co-Presenter: John Angus, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic
Co-Presenter: George Zhanel, PhD, FCCP – University of Manitoba
Sponsored By: - 5:00 PM - 5:50 PMMultimodal Pre-medications (S18H)Jesse L. Cornell, MSEd, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia/.Analgesia) – Animal Medical Center NY NY ### 270203###Primary Presenter @@@ Tiffany Lewis, DVM – Elanco ### 316893###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Jesse L. Cornell, MSEd, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia/.Analgesia) – Animal Medical Center NY NY
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- 5:00 PM - 5:50 PMLyme Disease Updates: Current Thinking on Prevention & Management (S20D)Adam Birkenheuer, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – North Carolina State University ### 263515###Primary Presenter @@@ Erin Casey, DVM – Merial - Boehringer Ingelheim ### 319086###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Adam Birkenheuer, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – North Carolina State University
Sponsored By: - 5:00 PM - 5:50 PMFeline Medicine Q&A with Panel: Moderated by Dr. Grant Beckett (S32DP)Audra Fenimore, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) – Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital ### 316153###Co-Presenter @@@ Andrew H. Sparkes, BVetMed, PhD, DECVIM-CA, MRCVS – International Cat Care ### 316152###Co-Presenter @@@ Cynthia R. Ward, VMD, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – University of Georgia ### 177140###Co-Presenter @@@ Grant Beckett, BVSc, MRCVS, MMD – Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica ### 316154###Moderator
Co-Presenter: Audra Fenimore, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) – Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital
Co-Presenter: Andrew H. Sparkes, BVetMed, PhD, DECVIM-CA, MRCVS – International Cat Care
Co-Presenter: Cynthia R. Ward, VMD, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – University of Georgia
Sponsored By: - 5:00 PM - 5:50 PMMuscle Matters: Causes & Treatment for Muscle Loss in Senior Pets (S3D)Lisa M. Freeman, DVM, DACVN, PhD – Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine ### 264173###Primary Presenter @@@ David Rosen, DVM ### 355704###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Lisa M. Freeman, DVM, DACVN, PhD – Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine
Sponsored By: - 5:00 PM - 5:50 PMSometimes Skinny, Sometimes Not: Chronic Pancreatitis in Cats (S5D)Joerg Steiner, MedVet, DrMedVet., PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM-CA, AGAF – Texas A&M University ### 172741###Primary Presenter @@@ James W. Marshall, DVM – IDEXX Laboratories ### 200713###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Joerg Steiner, MedVet, DrMedVet., PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM-CA, AGAF – Texas A&M University
Sponsored By: - 5:00 PM - 5:50 PMWe’re at the Tipping Point: Believe You Can Achieve IV (S9DP)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
Co-Presenter: Karen E. Felsted, CPA, MS, DVM, CVPM, CVA – PantheraT Veterinary Management Consulting
Co-Presenter: Karyn Gavzer, MBA, CVPM – KG Marketing & Training, Inc.
Sponsored By:
- 5:00 PM - 5:50 PMBe a Big Dog: How Women & Men Can Become Leaders of the Pack (SP6DP)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
Co-Presenter: Julie Kumble, MEd – Greater Good Leadership
Co-Presenter: Gayle Millard, DVM
Co-Presenter: Bridget Heilsberg, DVM – Women's Veterinary Leadership Development Initiative
Co-Presenter: Jane Brunt, DVM
Co-Presenter: Eva Evans, DVM, MBA
Co-Presenter: Marci Kirk, DVM
Co-Presenter: Wendy Hauser, DVM
Sponsored By: - 6:30 PM - 9:00 PMVeterinary Technician Reception (E6)
- 7:30 PM - 9:30 PMEvent
