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Thursday, March 9, 2017
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- 7:00 AM - 7:15 AMAnnual Meeting of the Members (E19)
- 8:00 AM - 8:50 AMLecture
- 8:00 AM - 8:50 AMIncorporating Intra-articular Diagnostic Analgesia into Your Lameness Evaluations: Correlations Between Clinical Findings & Diagnostic Imaging (EQ21)Eric Mueller, DVM, PhD, DACVS – University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine ### 172694###Primary Presenter @@@ Rodney Link, DVM ### 196464###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Eric Mueller, DVM, PhD, DACVS – University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine
- 8:00 AM - 8:50 AMCommon Disease Conditions of Small Birds (EX5)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
Primary Presenter: Thomas N. Tully, Jr., DVM, MS, DABVP (Avian), DECZM (Avian) – Louisiana State University - School of Veterinary Medicine
- 8:00 AM - 8:50 AMBiology & Epidemiology of Anthelmintic Resistance (FA37)Ray M. Kaplan, DVM, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology), DEVPC – University of Georgia ### 263548###Primary Presenter @@@ Gene M. Zinn, DVM, PhD – University of Illinois ### 284700###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Ray M. Kaplan, DVM, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology), DEVPC – University of Georgia
- 8:00 AM - 8:50 AMGreen & Biophilic Design I (PM13)Richard Rauh, AIA, NCARB – Rauhaus Freedenfeld & Associates ### 263567###Primary Presenter @@@ Brad Marconyak, CVT, CVPM, BS – WIT Solutions ### 284692###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Richard Rauh, AIA, NCARB – Rauhaus Freedenfeld & Associates
- 8:00 AM - 8:50 AMValuation Details for Owners, Managers & Buyers (PM9)Nikki Nitz, CPA, CMA – Simmons & Associates Northwest ### 263562###Primary Presenter @@@ Cindy Beth Palmer-Lynch, MS ### 196482###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Nikki Nitz, CPA, CMA – Simmons & Associates Northwest
- 8:00 AM - 8:50 AMIntroduction to Hemodialysis: Indications, Outcomes & the Patient Experience (SA109)Geoff Heffner, DVM, DACVECC – Colorado State University ### 263543###Primary Presenter @@@ Avtar S. Jandi, BVSc, MVSc, Diplomate ACVS – Southwest Veterinary Services, Inc. ### 301000###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Geoff Heffner, DVM, DACVECC – Colorado State University
- 8:00 AM - 8:50 AMLaparoscopy: Instrumentation & Technique (SA135)Todd Tams, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – VCA ### 172745###Primary Presenter @@@ Brynn Schmidt, RVT, VTS (Anesth) – VCA WLA ### 196495###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Todd Tams, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – VCA
- 8:00 AM - 8:50 AMCanine Leptospirosis: Prime Suspect (SA215)Annette Litster, BVSC, PhD, FANZCVSc (Feline Medicine), MMedSci (Clinical Epidemiology) – Zoetis ### 172675###Primary Presenter @@@ William Wafer, DVM ### 196514###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Annette Litster, BVSC, PhD, FANZCVSc (Feline Medicine), MMedSci (Clinical Epidemiology) – Zoetis
- 8:00 AM - 8:50 AMReview of Feline Neurology (SA235)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
Primary Presenter: Kari Foss, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Neurology) – The University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine
- 8:00 AM - 8:50 AMVeterinary Pharmacy 101: Interprofessional Communication (SA283)Erin Brewer, PharmD – NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine ### 302248###Primary Presenter @@@ Catherine Dreskin, DVM ### 317411###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Erin Brewer, PharmD – NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine
- 8:00 AM - 8:50 AMBandaging 101: Fractures & Weird Wounds (SA321)Elizabeth Thomovsky, DVM, MS, DACVECC – Purdue University, College of Veterinary Medicine ### 263574###Primary Presenter @@@ Elizabeth Berliner, DVM, DABVP ### 293351###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Elizabeth Thomovsky, DVM, MS, DACVECC – Purdue University, College of Veterinary Medicine
- 8:00 AM - 8:50 AMCommon Surgical Diseases of the Spleen (SA337)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
Primary Presenter: Ameet Singh, DVM, DVSc, DACVS-SA – Ontario Veterinary CollegeUniversity of Guelph
- 8:00 AM - 8:50 AMMedial Patellar Luxation: Treatment & Case Selection for the Uncomplicated MPL Management in Dogs & Cats (SA354)Stanley Kim, DVM, MS, DACVS – University of Florida ### 273547###Primary Presenter @@@ Greg Harasen, DVM – Animal Clinic of Regina ### 284689###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Stanley Kim, DVM, MS, DACVS – University of Florida
- 8:00 AM - 8:50 AMDermatophytosis: New Information to Fight the Fungus Among Us (SA81)Darin Dell, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic Indianapolis ### 265966###Primary Presenter @@@ Michael Pedersen, DVM – Animal Health Center ### 196484###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Darin Dell, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic Indianapolis
- 8:00 AM - 8:50 AMObesity/Weight Management & Physical Rehabilitation (VT57)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
Primary Presenter: Mary Ellen Goldberg, BS, LVT, CVT, SRA, CCRA, CVPP – International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management
- 8:00 AM - 8:50 AMSpecial Considerations for Servicing Service Dogs (VT61)Beckie Mossor, RVT – 3K9 Working Dogs, NAVTA ### 195158###Primary Presenter @@@ David J. Demery, RVT – Spay Neuter Project of Los Angeles ### 196441###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Beckie Mossor, RVT – 3K9 Working Dogs, NAVTA
- 8:00 AM - 1:50 PMUSDA Accredited Veterinarian's Workshop II (WS13)Gary L. Brickler, DVM – USDA APHIS ### 203916###Instructor @@@ John C. Davis, DVM, MS, MBA – Rio Curcharas Veterinary Clinic ### 204484###Instructor @@@ Deborah S. Langford, DVM – USDA, APHIS, VS, NIES ### 308302###Instructor @@@ Greg Ramos, DVM, MPVM – USDA-APHIS-VS Surveillance Preparedness and Response Service ### 308287###Instructor @@@ Todd Behre, DVM ### 207736###Instructor
Instructor: Gary L. Brickler, DVM – USDA APHIS
Instructor: John C. Davis, DVM, MS, MBA – Rio Curcharas Veterinary Clinic
Instructor: Deborah S. Langford, DVM – USDA, APHIS, VS, NIES
Instructor: Greg Ramos, DVM, MPVM – USDA-APHIS-VS Surveillance Preparedness and Response Service
Instructor: Todd Behre, DVM
Sponsored By:
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMLecture
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMDo I Really Need to Send this Horse for a MRI? A Clinician's Perspective through Clinical Case Presentations (EQ22)Eric Mueller, DVM, PhD, DACVS – University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine ### 172694###Primary Presenter @@@ Rodney Link, DVM ### 196464###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Eric Mueller, DVM, PhD, DACVS – University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMAvian Behavior: Problems & Current Treatment Options (EX6)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
Primary Presenter: Thomas N. Tully, Jr., DVM, MS, DABVP (Avian), DECZM (Avian) – Louisiana State University - School of Veterinary Medicine
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMLessons to Learn: It's Time to Rethink How We View Parasite Control in Livestock (FA38)Ray M. Kaplan, DVM, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology), DEVPC – University of Georgia ### 263548###Primary Presenter @@@ Gene M. Zinn, DVM, PhD – University of Illinois ### 284700###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Ray M. Kaplan, DVM, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology), DEVPC – University of Georgia
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMThe Power of Profit to a Valuation (PM10)Nikki Nitz, CPA, CMA – Simmons & Associates Northwest ### 263562###Primary Presenter @@@ Cindy Beth Palmer-Lynch, MS ### 196482###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Nikki Nitz, CPA, CMA – Simmons & Associates Northwest
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMGreen & Biophilic Design II (PM14)Richard Rauh, AIA, NCARB – Rauhaus Freedenfeld & Associates ### 263567###Primary Presenter @@@ Brad Marconyak, CVT, CVPM, BS – WIT Solutions ### 284692###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Richard Rauh, AIA, NCARB – Rauhaus Freedenfeld & Associates
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMNew Revisions on Defining Sepsis & the Impact on Veterinary Medicine (SA110)Geoff Heffner, DVM, DACVECC – Colorado State University ### 263543###Primary Presenter @@@ Avtar S. Jandi, BVSc, MVSc, Diplomate ACVS – Southwest Veterinary Services, Inc. ### 301000###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Geoff Heffner, DVM, DACVECC – Colorado State University
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMRhinoscopy & Urethrocystoscopy: What Can You See & Do? (SA136)Todd Tams, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – VCA ### 172745###Primary Presenter @@@ Brynn Schmidt, RVT, VTS (Anesth) – VCA WLA ### 196495###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Todd Tams, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – VCA
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMLyme disease: A Growing Concern (SA216)Annette Litster, BVSC, PhD, FANZCVSc (Feline Medicine), MMedSci (Clinical Epidemiology) – Zoetis ### 172675###Primary Presenter @@@ William Wafer, DVM ### 196514###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Annette Litster, BVSC, PhD, FANZCVSc (Feline Medicine), MMedSci (Clinical Epidemiology) – Zoetis
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMNeuromuscular Disease (SA236)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
Primary Presenter: Kari Foss, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Neurology) – The University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMIdentifying Pharmacy Needs in Your Veterinary Practice (SA284)Erin Brewer, PharmD – NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine ### 302248###Primary Presenter @@@ Catherine Dreskin, DVM ### 317411###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Erin Brewer, PharmD – NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMVeterinary CPR: Latest Updates (SA322)Elizabeth Thomovsky, DVM, MS, DACVECC – Purdue University, College of Veterinary Medicine ### 263574###Primary Presenter @@@ Elizabeth Berliner, DVM, DABVP ### 293351###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Elizabeth Thomovsky, DVM, MS, DACVECC – Purdue University, College of Veterinary Medicine
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMTips & Tricks for Common Surgical Procedures of the Head & Neck (SA338)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
Primary Presenter: Ameet Singh, DVM, DVSc, DACVS-SA – Ontario Veterinary CollegeUniversity of Guelph
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMThe Elusive Meniscus: How to Diagnose Tears, Need for Treatment, Surgical Approach, Improving Access, Treatment Options & Expected Outcome (SA356)Stanley Kim, DVM, MS, DACVS – University of Florida ### 273547###Primary Presenter @@@ Greg Harasen, DVM – Animal Clinic of Regina ### 284689###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Stanley Kim, DVM, MS, DACVS – University of Florida
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMHow to Win Friends & Influence People with Topical Therapy (SA82)Darin Dell, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic Indianapolis ### 265966###Primary Presenter @@@ Michael Pedersen, DVM – Animal Health Center ### 196484###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Darin Dell, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic Indianapolis
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMPhysical Rehabilitation & the Geriatric Patient (VT58)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
Primary Presenter: Mary Ellen Goldberg, BS, LVT, CVT, SRA, CCRA, CVPP – International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMYou Can’t Ask That: Understanding Service Dog Laws & Having Conversations about Them (VT62)Beckie Mossor, RVT – 3K9 Working Dogs, NAVTA ### 195158###Primary Presenter @@@ David J. Demery, RVT – Spay Neuter Project of Los Angeles ### 196441###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Beckie Mossor, RVT – 3K9 Working Dogs, NAVTA
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMLecture
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMEquine Rectal Exam: What Am I Really Feeling - A Laparoscopic Perspective (EQ23)Eric Mueller, DVM, PhD, DACVS – University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine ### 172694###Primary Presenter @@@ Rodney Link, DVM ### 196464###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Eric Mueller, DVM, PhD, DACVS – University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMDiagnosing & Treating the Avian Gastrointestinal Patient (EX7)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
Primary Presenter: Thomas N. Tully, Jr., DVM, MS, DABVP (Avian), DECZM (Avian) – Louisiana State University - School of Veterinary Medicine
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMRecommendations for Effective & Sustainable Control of Parasites in Cattle (FA39)Ray M. Kaplan, DVM, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology), DEVPC – University of Georgia ### 263548###Primary Presenter @@@ Gene M. Zinn, DVM, PhD – University of Illinois ### 284700###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Ray M. Kaplan, DVM, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology), DEVPC – University of Georgia
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMSelling Challenges & Opportunities in Today's Market (PM11)Nikki Nitz, CPA, CMA – Simmons & Associates Northwest ### 263562###Primary Presenter @@@ Cindy Beth Palmer-Lynch, MS ### 196482###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Nikki Nitz, CPA, CMA – Simmons & Associates Northwest
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMCutting Edge Hospital Design: Incorporating Advanced Technology into the Veterinary Environment (PM15)Richard Rauh, AIA, NCARB – Rauhaus Freedenfeld & Associates ### 263567###Primary Presenter @@@ Brad Marconyak, CVT, CVPM, BS – WIT Solutions ### 284692###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Richard Rauh, AIA, NCARB – Rauhaus Freedenfeld & Associates
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMEarly Goal Directed Therapy: The Impact on Veterinary Medicine (SA111)Geoff Heffner, DVM, DACVECC – Colorado State University ### 263543###Primary Presenter @@@ Avtar S. Jandi, BVSc, MVSc, Diplomate ACVS – Southwest Veterinary Services, Inc. ### 301000###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Geoff Heffner, DVM, DACVECC – Colorado State University
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMFeline Infectious Respiratory Disease: What Every Veterinarian Should Know (SA217)Annette Litster, BVSC, PhD, FANZCVSc (Feline Medicine), MMedSci (Clinical Epidemiology) – Zoetis ### 172675###Primary Presenter @@@ William Wafer, DVM ### 196514###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Annette Litster, BVSC, PhD, FANZCVSc (Feline Medicine), MMedSci (Clinical Epidemiology) – Zoetis
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMPutting the Spin on Vestibular Disease (SA237)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
Primary Presenter: Kari Foss, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Neurology) – The University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMCompounding Considerations for Veterinary Practices I (SA285)Erin Brewer, PharmD – NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine ### 302248###Primary Presenter @@@ Catherine Dreskin, DVM ### 317411###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Erin Brewer, PharmD – NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMDystocia & Neonatal Resuscitation (SA323)Elizabeth Thomovsky, DVM, MS, DACVECC – Purdue University, College of Veterinary Medicine ### 263574###Primary Presenter @@@ Elizabeth Berliner, DVM, DABVP ### 293351###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Elizabeth Thomovsky, DVM, MS, DACVECC – Purdue University, College of Veterinary Medicine
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMSalivary Gland Removal: Ventral or Lateral Approach – Which One Should I Do? (SA339)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
Primary Presenter: Ameet Singh, DVM, DVSc, DACVS-SA – Ontario Veterinary CollegeUniversity of Guelph
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMSimple Fracture Repair in Dogs & Cats: The Secrets to Success in the General Practice (SA346)Brian S. Beale, DVM, DACVS – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists ### 177116###Primary Presenter @@@ Greg Harasen, DVM – Animal Clinic of Regina ### 284689###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Brian S. Beale, DVM, DACVS – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMTopical Therapy: Staph Edition (SA83)Darin Dell, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic Indianapolis ### 265966###Primary Presenter @@@ Michael Pedersen, DVM – Animal Health Center ### 196484###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Darin Dell, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic Indianapolis
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMRehabilitation of the Sport Medicine Patient: The Veterinary Technician/Nurse's Role (VT59)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
Primary Presenter: Mary Ellen Goldberg, BS, LVT, CVT, SRA, CCRA, CVPP – International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMBut You Don’t Look Blind: Other Jobs for Service Dogs (VT63)Beckie Mossor, RVT – 3K9 Working Dogs, NAVTA ### 195158###Primary Presenter @@@ David J. Demery, RVT – Spay Neuter Project of Los Angeles ### 196441###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Beckie Mossor, RVT – 3K9 Working Dogs, NAVTA
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMLecture
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMHow I Prevent & Manage Castration Complications in the Field (EQ24)Eric Mueller, DVM, PhD, DACVS – University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine ### 172694###Primary Presenter @@@ Rodney Link, DVM ### 196464###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Eric Mueller, DVM, PhD, DACVS – University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMWound Care for Companion Birds & Small Mammals (EX8)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
Primary Presenter: Thomas N. Tully, Jr., DVM, MS, DABVP (Avian), DECZM (Avian) – Louisiana State University - School of Veterinary Medicine
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMSustainable Integrated Parasite Management in Small Ruminant Parasites: These Ain't Your Father's Parasites (FA40)Ray M. Kaplan, DVM, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology), DEVPC – University of Georgia ### 263548###Primary Presenter @@@ Gene M. Zinn, DVM, PhD – University of Illinois ### 284700###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Ray M. Kaplan, DVM, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology), DEVPC – University of Georgia
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM7 Details Every Buyer Should Know (PM12)Nikki Nitz, CPA, CMA – Simmons & Associates Northwest ### 263562###Primary Presenter @@@ Cindy Beth Palmer-Lynch, MS ### 196482###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Nikki Nitz, CPA, CMA – Simmons & Associates Northwest
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMRemodeling Tips, Tricks & Savings (PM16)Richard Rauh, AIA, NCARB – Rauhaus Freedenfeld & Associates ### 263567###Primary Presenter @@@ Brad Marconyak, CVT, CVPM, BS – WIT Solutions ### 284692###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Richard Rauh, AIA, NCARB – Rauhaus Freedenfeld & Associates
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMEndocrine Emergencies (SA112)Geoff Heffner, DVM, DACVECC – Colorado State University ### 263543###Primary Presenter @@@ Avtar S. Jandi, BVSc, MVSc, Diplomate ACVS – Southwest Veterinary Services, Inc. ### 301000###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Geoff Heffner, DVM, DACVECC – Colorado State University
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMFeline Heartworm Disease Update (SA218)Annette Litster, BVSC, PhD, FANZCVSc (Feline Medicine), MMedSci (Clinical Epidemiology) – Zoetis ### 172675###Primary Presenter @@@ William Wafer, DVM ### 196514###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Annette Litster, BVSC, PhD, FANZCVSc (Feline Medicine), MMedSci (Clinical Epidemiology) – Zoetis
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMCranial Neuropathies (SA238)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
Primary Presenter: Kari Foss, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Neurology) – The University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMCompounding Considerations for Veterinary Practices II (SA286)Erin Brewer, PharmD – NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine ### 302248###Primary Presenter @@@ Catherine Dreskin, DVM ### 317411###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Erin Brewer, PharmD – NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMTop 5 Toxicities in Dogs & Cats (SA324)Elizabeth Thomovsky, DVM, MS, DACVECC – Purdue University, College of Veterinary Medicine ### 263574###Primary Presenter @@@ Elizabeth Berliner, DVM, DABVP ### 293351###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Elizabeth Thomovsky, DVM, MS, DACVECC – Purdue University, College of Veterinary Medicine
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMCanine & Feline Cystotomy: Never Leave a Stone Behind Again! (SA340)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
Primary Presenter: Ameet Singh, DVM, DVSc, DACVS-SA – Ontario Veterinary CollegeUniversity of Guelph
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMStrategies for Surgical Stabilization of Radius & Ulna Fractures (SA345)Brian S. Beale, DVM, DACVS – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists ### 177116###Primary Presenter @@@ Greg Harasen, DVM – Animal Clinic of Regina ### 284689###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Brian S. Beale, DVM, DACVS – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMTopical Therapy Saves the Day! Case Examples Highlighting Topical Therapy Successes (SA84)Darin Dell, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic Indianapolis ### 265966###Primary Presenter @@@ Michael Pedersen, DVM – Animal Health Center ### 196484###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Darin Dell, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic Indianapolis
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMThe Role of the Veterinary Technician Nurse in the Rehabilitation Team (VT60)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
Primary Presenter: Mary Ellen Goldberg, BS, LVT, CVT, SRA, CCRA, CVPP – International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMCaring for Clients with Special Needs (VT64)Beckie Mossor, RVT – 3K9 Working Dogs, NAVTA ### 195158###Primary Presenter @@@ David J. Demery, RVT – Spay Neuter Project of Los Angeles ### 196441###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Beckie Mossor, RVT – 3K9 Working Dogs, NAVTA
- 1:00 PM - 1:50 PMLecture
- 1:00 PM - 1:50 PMEquine Allergies: Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention (EQ5)Anthony Yu, DVM, MS, DACVD – Yu Veterinary PC ### 172767###Primary Presenter @@@ Rodney Link, DVM ### 196464###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Anthony Yu, DVM, MS, DACVD – Yu Veterinary PC
- 1:00 PM - 1:50 PMPrions, Virus & Fungi, Oh My! An Update on the Hot Topics Impacting the Health & Conservation of North America’s Wildlife (EX41)Peregrine L. Wolff, DVM – Nevada Department of Wildlife ### 273063###Primary Presenter @@@ Herbert Little, DVM, MPH ### 196407###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Peregrine L. Wolff, DVM – Nevada Department of Wildlife
- 1:00 PM - 1:50 PMInfections & Antibiotics (FA17)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
Primary Presenter: Christopher Cebra, VMD, MA, MS, DACVIM (LAIM) – Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine
- 1:00 PM - 1:50 PMBlack Belt Management: The Full Management Tool Kit (PM27P)Scott Harper, MBA – ALLYDVM ### 263542###Co-Presenter @@@ Jason Wernli – allyDVM, Inc. ### 284707###Co-Presenter @@@ Brad Marconyak, CVT, CVPM, BS – WIT Solutions ### 284692###Moderator
Co-Presenter: Scott Harper, MBA – ALLYDVM
Co-Presenter: Jason Wernli – allyDVM, Inc.
- 1:00 PM - 1:50 PMOSHA Updates 2017 (PM65)Philip Seibert, Jr., CVT – Safety Vet ### 172732###Primary Presenter @@@ Cindy Beth Palmer-Lynch, MS ### 196482###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Philip Seibert, Jr., CVT – Safety Vet
- 1:00 PM - 1:50 PMSenior Disease: What to Expect When They Are Aging (SA147)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
Primary Presenter: Kelly St. Denis, MSc, DVM, DABVP (feline practice) – Charing Cross Cat Clinic
- 1:00 PM - 1:50 PMPelvic Fracture in Dogs & Cats: Cage Rest, Medical Treatment or Surgery? (SA350)Caleb Hudson, DVM, MS, DACVS – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists ### 177118###Primary Presenter @@@ Catherine Dreskin, DVM ### 317411###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Caleb Hudson, DVM, MS, DACVS – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists
- 1:00 PM - 1:50 PMAtopic Dermatitis: A Clinical Syndrome with Many Triggers (SA85)Rosanna Marsella, DVM, DACVD – University of Florida ### 265967###Primary Presenter @@@ Michael Pedersen, DVM – Animal Health Center ### 196484###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Rosanna Marsella, DVM, DACVD – University of Florida
- 1:00 PM - 1:50 PMOncology: What You Need to Know But Don't (VT41)Kim Albin, LVT, VTS (Oncology) – St. Johns Animal Clinic ### 263506###Primary Presenter @@@ Elizabeth Barclay, AAS, LVT – Fort Hood Veterinary Center FYGVE Program ### 196418###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Kim Albin, LVT, VTS (Oncology) – St. Johns Animal Clinic
- 1:00 PM - 1:50 PMTop 5 Bathroom Toxins (VT69)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
Primary Presenter: Liz F. Hughston, MEd, RVT, CVT, VTS (SAIM, ECC) – VetTechXpert
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMLecture
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMEquine Scaling Disorders: Infectious & Non-infectious (EQ6)Anthony Yu, DVM, MS, DACVD – Yu Veterinary PC ### 172767###Primary Presenter @@@ Rodney Link, DVM ### 196464###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Anthony Yu, DVM, MS, DACVD – Yu Veterinary PC
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMWildlife at Your Door: What You Should Know Before They Walk in Your Clinic Part I, Laws & Regulations (EX42)Peregrine L. Wolff, DVM – Nevada Department of Wildlife ### 273063###Primary Presenter @@@ Herbert Little, DVM, MPH ### 196407###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Peregrine L. Wolff, DVM – Nevada Department of Wildlife
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMAnecdotal Analgesia (FA18)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
Primary Presenter: Christopher Cebra, VMD, MA, MS, DACVIM (LAIM) – Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMBlack Belt Management: Understanding Human Motivation (PM28P)Scott Harper, MBA – ALLYDVM ### 263542###Co-Presenter @@@ Jason Wernli – allyDVM, Inc. ### 284707###Co-Presenter @@@ Brad Marconyak, CVT, CVPM, BS – WIT Solutions ### 284692###Moderator
Co-Presenter: Scott Harper, MBA – ALLYDVM
Co-Presenter: Jason Wernli – allyDVM, Inc.
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMOSHA Compliance Made Easy I (PM66)Philip Seibert, Jr., CVT – Safety Vet ### 172732###Primary Presenter @@@ Cindy Beth Palmer-Lynch, MS ### 196482###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Philip Seibert, Jr., CVT – Safety Vet
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMThe Senior Cat: Preventive Care & Health Management (SA148)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
Primary Presenter: Kelly St. Denis, MSc, DVM, DABVP (feline practice) – Charing Cross Cat Clinic
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMOrthopedic Challenges, Complications & Disasters: Why Did It Happen & How Can I Save the Leg? (SA347)Brian S. Beale, DVM, DACVS – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists ### 177116###Primary Presenter @@@ Catherine Dreskin, DVM ### 317411###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Brian S. Beale, DVM, DACVS – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMAllergy Tests: How to Best Use Them (SA86)Rosanna Marsella, DVM, DACVD – University of Florida ### 265967###Primary Presenter @@@ Michael Pedersen, DVM – Animal Health Center ### 196484###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Rosanna Marsella, DVM, DACVD – University of Florida
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMPost Oncology Care: From Medicine to Radiation & Beyond (VT42)Kim Albin, LVT, VTS (Oncology) – St. Johns Animal Clinic ### 263506###Primary Presenter @@@ Elizabeth Barclay, AAS, LVT – Fort Hood Veterinary Center FYGVE Program ### 196418###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Kim Albin, LVT, VTS (Oncology) – St. Johns Animal Clinic
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMTop 5 Garage and Garden Toxins (VT70)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
Primary Presenter: Liz F. Hughston, MEd, RVT, CVT, VTS (SAIM, ECC) – VetTechXpert
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMLecture
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMEquine Alopecia: Infectious & Non-infectious (EQ7)Anthony Yu, DVM, MS, DACVD – Yu Veterinary PC ### 172767###Primary Presenter @@@ Rodney Link, DVM ### 196464###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Anthony Yu, DVM, MS, DACVD – Yu Veterinary PC
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMWildlife at Your Door: What You Should Know Before They Walk in Your Clinic Part II, How Best to Help Wildlife (EX43)Peregrine L. Wolff, DVM – Nevada Department of Wildlife ### 273063###Primary Presenter @@@ Herbert Little, DVM, MPH ### 196407###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Peregrine L. Wolff, DVM – Nevada Department of Wildlife
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMEmergency Management of Camelids I (FA19)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
Primary Presenter: Christopher Cebra, VMD, MA, MS, DACVIM (LAIM) – Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMBuilding Client Loyalty & Advocacy I (PM47)Stacee Santi, DVM – Vet2Pet ### 263570###Primary Presenter @@@ Brad Marconyak, CVT, CVPM, BS – WIT Solutions ### 284692###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Stacee Santi, DVM – Vet2Pet
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMOSHA Compliance Made Easy II (PM67)Philip Seibert, Jr., CVT – Safety Vet ### 172732###Primary Presenter @@@ Cindy Beth Palmer-Lynch, MS ### 196482###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Philip Seibert, Jr., CVT – Safety Vet
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMThe Vomiting Cat: How Much Is Too Much? (SA149)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
Primary Presenter: Kelly St. Denis, MSc, DVM, DABVP (feline practice) – Charing Cross Cat Clinic
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMCarpus & Tarsus: Disease Processes & Surgical Treatment Options (SA353)Caleb Hudson, DVM, MS, DACVS – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists ### 177118###Primary Presenter @@@ Catherine Dreskin, DVM ### 317411###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Caleb Hudson, DVM, MS, DACVS – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMNew Treatment Options for Canine AD (SA87)Rosanna Marsella, DVM, DACVD – University of Florida ### 265967###Primary Presenter @@@ Michael Pedersen, DVM – Animal Health Center ### 196484###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Rosanna Marsella, DVM, DACVD – University of Florida
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMChemotherapy Safety: Required PPE (VT43)Kim Albin, LVT, VTS (Oncology) – St. Johns Animal Clinic ### 263506###Primary Presenter @@@ Elizabeth Barclay, AAS, LVT – Fort Hood Veterinary Center FYGVE Program ### 196418###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Kim Albin, LVT, VTS (Oncology) – St. Johns Animal Clinic
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMNot so Cute: Acute Anaphylaxis (VT71)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
Primary Presenter: Liz F. Hughston, MEd, RVT, CVT, VTS (SAIM, ECC) – VetTechXpert
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMLecture
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMEquine Nodular Dermatoses: Infectious, Non-infectious, Neoplastic (EQ8)Anthony Yu, DVM, MS, DACVD – Yu Veterinary PC ### 172767###Primary Presenter @@@ Rodney Link, DVM ### 196464###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Anthony Yu, DVM, MS, DACVD – Yu Veterinary PC
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMThe Best Show off the Strip: A Look at Nevada’s Wild Side (EX44)Peregrine L. Wolff, DVM – Nevada Department of Wildlife ### 273063###Primary Presenter @@@ Herbert Little, DVM, MPH ### 196407###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Peregrine L. Wolff, DVM – Nevada Department of Wildlife
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMEmergency Management of Camelids II (FA20)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
Primary Presenter: Christopher Cebra, VMD, MA, MS, DACVIM (LAIM) – Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMBuilding Client Loyalty & Advocacy II (PM48)Stacee Santi, DVM – Vet2Pet ### 263570###Primary Presenter @@@ Brad Marconyak, CVT, CVPM, BS – WIT Solutions ### 284692###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Stacee Santi, DVM – Vet2Pet
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMPharmacy Regulations YOU Should Know (PM68)Philip Seibert, Jr., CVT – Safety Vet ### 172732###Primary Presenter @@@ Cindy Beth Palmer-Lynch, MS ### 196482###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Philip Seibert, Jr., CVT – Safety Vet
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMConstipated Cats: Getting the Fecal Balls Rolling (SA150)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
Primary Presenter: Kelly St. Denis, MSc, DVM, DABVP (feline practice) – Charing Cross Cat Clinic
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMBone Infections: Why Do They Occur & How Can They be Treated Successfully? (SA357)Stanley Kim, DVM, MS, DACVS – University of Florida ### 273547###Primary Presenter @@@ Catherine Dreskin, DVM ### 317411###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Stanley Kim, DVM, MS, DACVS – University of Florida
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMFeline Allergies: Does AD Exists in Cats? (SA88)Rosanna Marsella, DVM, DACVD – University of Florida ### 265967###Primary Presenter @@@ Michael Pedersen, DVM – Animal Health Center ### 196484###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Rosanna Marsella, DVM, DACVD – University of Florida
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMChemotherapy: Limiting Exposure (VT44)Kim Albin, LVT, VTS (Oncology) – St. Johns Animal Clinic ### 263506###Primary Presenter @@@ Elizabeth Barclay, AAS, LVT – Fort Hood Veterinary Center FYGVE Program ### 196418###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Kim Albin, LVT, VTS (Oncology) – St. Johns Animal Clinic
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMPlay Nice! Drug Interactions Every Veterinary Technician Should Know (VT72)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
Primary Presenter: Liz F. Hughston, MEd, RVT, CVT, VTS (SAIM, ECC) – VetTechXpert
