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- 7:30 AM - 5:30 PMCanine TTA-2 for Cranial Cruciate Ligament Repair (HO21)Slobodan Tepic, DrSci – Kyon Veterinary Surgical Products ### 195109###Instructor @@@ Joseph Glennon, VMD, DACVS – Veterinary Specialties Referral Center ### 302094###Instructor @@@ Nicholas Marion, DVM, PhD – Riverview Veterinary Clinic ### 195112###Instructor @@@ Victor Saltzman – Happy Valley Animal Hospital ### 195114###Instructor
Instructor: Slobodan Tepic, DrSci – Kyon Veterinary Surgical Products
Instructor: Joseph Glennon, VMD, DACVS – Veterinary Specialties Referral Center
Instructor: Nicholas Marion, DVM, PhD – Riverview Veterinary Clinic
Instructor: Victor Saltzman – Happy Valley Animal Hospital
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- 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM5K Fun Run 2017 (E3)
- 7:30 AM - 11:30 AMHands-on Lab
- 7:30 AM - 11:30 AMUpdating Your Ocular Surgical Techniques for the Primary Care Practitioner I (HO15)Reuben Merideth, DVM, DACVO – Eye Care for Animals ### 177114###Instructor @@@ Rustin Sturgeon, DVM, DACVO – Eye Care for Animals ### 188677###Instructor @@@ Neal Wasserman, DVM, DACVO – Eye Care for Animals ### 188678###Instructor
Instructor: Reuben Merideth, DVM, DACVO – Eye Care for Animals
Instructor: Rustin Sturgeon, DVM, DACVO – Eye Care for Animals
Instructor: Neal Wasserman, DVM, DACVO – Eye Care for Animals
Sponsored By:
- 7:30 AM - 11:30 AMClinical Diagnostic & Therapeutic Techniques in Companion Animals I (HO5)Etienne Cote, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM & Cardiology) – University of Prince Edward Island ### 172616###Instructor @@@ Julio Lopez, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Studio City Animal Hospital ### 204028###Instructor
Instructor: Etienne Cote, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM & Cardiology) – University of Prince Edward Island
Instructor: Julio Lopez, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Studio City Animal Hospital
Sponsored By:
- 7:30 AM - 11:30 AMSmall Animal Abdominal Ultrasound: Basic (HO9)Silke Hecht, DrMedVet, DACVR, DECVDI – University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine ### 265685###Instructor @@@ James Sutherland-Smith, BVSc, DACVR – Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tuffs University ### 185316###Instructor @@@ Ryan King, DVM, DACVR – Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine ### 185335###Instructor @@@ Clifford (Kip) Berry, III, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida ### 185324###Instructor @@@ Andrea Matthews, DVM, DACVR – Antech Imaging Services ### 185334###Instructor @@@ Erin G. Porter, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida ### 185337###Instructor @@@ Rachel E. Pollard, DVM, PhD, DACVR – University of California, Davis ### 290107###Instructor @@@ Nathalie Rademacher, DVM, DECVDI, DACVR – LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Clinical Sciences ### 290108###Instructor @@@ Matthew D. Winter, DVM, DACVR – North American Veterinary Community ### 177113###Coordinator
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: 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: Erin G. Porter, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida
Instructor: Rachel E. Pollard, DVM, PhD, DACVR – University of California, Davis
Instructor: Nathalie Rademacher, DVM, DECVDI, DACVR – LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Clinical Sciences
Coordinator: Matthew D. Winter, DVM, DACVR – North American Veterinary Community
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- 7:30 AM - 4:30 PMFeline Orthopedics (HO18)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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- 11:00 AM - 12:15 PMGENERAL SESSION - Joel Sartore, National Geographic photographer, presents: A World Worth Saving - Photo Ark (SP1)Joel Sartore ### 265614###Primary Presenter
Primary Presenter: Joel Sartore
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- 1:00 PM - 1:50 PMLecture
- 1:00 PM - 1:50 PMEquine Standing Sedation & Field Anesthesia (EQ1)Lori Bidwell, DVM,DACVA – Michigan State University ### 125575###Primary Presenter @@@ Thomas Hartgrove, DVM ### 196406###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Lori Bidwell, DVM,DACVA – Michigan State University
- 1:00 PM - 1:50 PMExamination of the Horse Eye SESSION CANCELLED (EQ29)Dennis E. Brooks (Due to illness he is unable to speak), DVM, PhD, DACVO – Brookseyes, LLC ### 125577###Primary Presenter @@@ Susan McCartney, DVM ### 196475###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Dennis E. Brooks (Due to illness he is unable to speak), DVM, PhD, DACVO – Brookseyes, LLC
- 1:00 PM - 1:50 PMWe Live in a Global World: Global Emergent Diseases of Wildlife that Every Vet Should Know (EX37)Sonia M. Hernandez, DVM, DACZM, PhD – University of Georgia ### 265636###Primary Presenter @@@ Peter Perron, DVM – Southwest Animal Hospital ### 317415###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Sonia M. Hernandez, DVM, DACZM, PhD – University of Georgia
- 1:00 PM - 1:50 PMPathogenesis of IBK (Pinkeye) in Cattle Part I: Agents (FA33)John Angelos, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM) – University of California, Davis ### 263508###Primary Presenter @@@ Gene Boomer, DVM – Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition ### 196425###Moderator
Primary Presenter: John Angelos, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM) – University of California, Davis
- 1:00 PM - 1:50 PMAfter the VFD: Drug Use in Sheep & Goats (FA45)Joan S. Bowen, DVM – Bowen Mobile Veterinary Practice ### 172603###Primary Presenter @@@ Jon Seeger, DVM – Zoetis ### 196499###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Joan S. Bowen, DVM – Bowen Mobile Veterinary Practice
- 1:00 PM - 1:50 PMTime Management: Stop Drowning! (PM49)Amanda Donnelly, DVM, MBA – ALD Veterinary Consulting, LLC ### 242295###Primary Presenter @@@ Karl Jernstedt, DVM ### 196456###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Amanda Donnelly, DVM, MBA – ALD Veterinary Consulting, LLC
- 1:00 PM - 1:50 PMDiagnosis of Hypercalcemia: A Case-based Approach (SA119)Ellen N. Behrend, VMD, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – Auburn University ### 263512###Primary Presenter @@@ Julie Ylarde, DVM, MPH – East Charleston Animal Hospital ### 196522###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Ellen N. Behrend, VMD, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – Auburn University
- 1:00 PM - 1:50 PMMy Top 10 Pearls for Diagnosing & Managing Esophageal Disorders in Dogs I (SA151)Stanley Marks, BVSc, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM & Oncology), DACVN – University of California, Davis ### 172683###Primary Presenter @@@ Marcia Harmelink, DVM – Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc. ### 196450###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Stanley Marks, BVSc, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM & Oncology), DACVN – University of California, Davis
- 1:00 PM - 1:50 PMThe New CBC: Integrating All The Information (SA169)C. Guillermo Couto, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology & SAIM) – Couto Veterinary Consultants ### 177143###Primary Presenter @@@ John C. Davis, DVM, MS, MBA – Rio Curcharas Veterinary Clinic ### 204484###Moderator
Primary Presenter: C. Guillermo Couto, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology & SAIM) – Couto Veterinary Consultants
- 1:00 PM - 1:50 PMNipple or Nodule? Artifacts, Pitfalls & Pseudolesions in Small Animal Radiology (SA183)Silke Hecht, DrMedVet, DACVR, DECVDI – University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine ### 265685###Primary Presenter @@@ Walter Wethered, DVM ### 207388###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Silke Hecht, DrMedVet, DACVR, DECVDI – University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine
- 1:00 PM - 1:50 PMInfectious Disease Susceptibility: Unlocking the Code (SA211)Jonathan D. Dear, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – University of California, Davis ### 187319###Primary Presenter @@@ Richard Edling, DVM, MBA ### 196442###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Jonathan D. Dear, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – University of California, Davis
- 1:00 PM - 1:50 PMNutrition in Practice (SA243)Donna M. Raditic, DVM, DACVN, CVA – Nutrition and Integrative Medicine Consultants ### 172710###Primary Presenter @@@ Edward Kanara, DVM ### 206473###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Donna M. Raditic, DVM, DACVN, CVA – Nutrition and Integrative Medicine Consultants
- 1:00 PM - 1:50 PMHow Pain Works, What It Does & Why You Should Care (SA277)Mark Epstein, DVM, DABVP (Canine & Feline), CVPP, DAAPM – TotalBond Veterinary Hospitals ### 172629###Primary Presenter @@@ Jennifer Stewart, DVM ### 196507###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Mark Epstein, DVM, DABVP (Canine & Feline), CVPP, DAAPM – TotalBond Veterinary Hospitals
- 1:00 PM - 1:50 PMWhat's New: Small Animal Therapeutic Updates for 2017 (SA287)Kristen M. Messenger, DVM, DACVAA, DACVCP – North Carolina State University ### 194784###Primary Presenter @@@ Callie Rost, DVM – Brown Mackie College ### 300694###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Kristen M. Messenger, DVM, DACVAA, DACVCP – North Carolina State University
- 1:00 PM - 1:50 PMDiagnostic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: A Guide in Rehabilitation of Soft Tissue Injuries (SA297)Debra A. Canapp, DVM, CCRT, CVA, DACVSMR – Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group ### 263518###Primary Presenter @@@ Maria Lowry, DVM ### 284690###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Debra A. Canapp, DVM, CCRT, CVA, DACVSMR – Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group
- 1:00 PM - 1:50 PMPractical Management of Canine Heartworm Disease in Animal Shelters (SA313)Brian A. DiGangi, DVM, MS, DABVP (Canine & Feline Practice, Shelter Medicine Practice) – ASPCA ### 263531###Primary Presenter @@@ Kathleen Makolinski, DVM – Feral Cat FOCUS ### 284691###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Brian A. DiGangi, DVM, MS, DABVP (Canine & Feline Practice, Shelter Medicine Practice) – ASPCA
- 1:00 PM - 1:50 PMUpdates on Chronic Feline Gingivostomatitis: The Horizon Looks Promising (SA49)Barden Greenfield, DVM, DAVDC – Your Pet Dentist of Memphis (@ Memphis Veterinary Specialists) and Little Rock (@ Arkansas Veterinary Specialists) ### 177108###Primary Presenter @@@ Tessa Kronbetter, DVM – Sunset Eastern Animal Hospital ### 318942###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Barden Greenfield, DVM, DAVDC – Your Pet Dentist of Memphis (@ Memphis Veterinary Specialists) and Little Rock (@ Arkansas Veterinary Specialists)
- 1:00 PM - 1:50 PMIsoxazolines (SA73)Mona Boord, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Group ### 185003###Primary Presenter @@@ Rochen Heers, DVM – Redrock equine dentistry ### 196453###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Mona Boord, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Group
- 1:00 PM - 1:50 PMEmergency Stabilization of the Dyspneic Cat (SA95)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
- 1:00 PM - 1:50 PMOral Anatomy, Pathology & Charting I (VT13)Benita Altier, LVT, VTS (Dentistry) – Pawsitive Dental Education ### 263507###Primary Presenter @@@ Julie Holle, RVT ### 196454###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Benita Altier, LVT, VTS (Dentistry) – Pawsitive Dental Education
- 1:00 PM - 1:50 PMFanconi Syndrome (VT21)Rachel Poulin, RVT, VTS (SAIM) – Elevate Veterinary Technician Training and Consulting ### 263565###Primary Presenter @@@ Brynn Schmidt, RVT, VTS (Anesth) – VCA WLA ### 196495###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Rachel Poulin, RVT, VTS (SAIM) – Elevate Veterinary Technician Training and Consulting
- 1:00 PM - 1:50 PMSymposium
- 1:00 PM - 1:50 PMDifferentiating Sarcopenia & Cachexia in Cats (S28A)Jessica M. Quimby, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – Colorado State University ### 172709###Primary Presenter @@@ Valentine Williams, DVM, MS, DACVS – Kindred Bioscience Inc ### 293301###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Jessica M. Quimby, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – Colorado State University
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- 1:00 PM - 1:50 PMNovel Strategies for Management of Cats with Acute or Chronic URI (S30A)Michael Lappin, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – Colorado State University ### 172668###Primary Presenter @@@ Elizabeth Hodgkins, DVM – Ceva Animal Health ### 207774###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Michael Lappin, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – Colorado State University
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- 1:30 PM - 5:30 PMHands-on Lab
- 1:30 PM - 5:30 PMSmall Animal Abdominal Ultrasound: Basic (HO10)Matthew D. Winter, DVM, DACVR – North American Veterinary Community ### 177113###Instructor @@@ James Sutherland-Smith, BVSc, DACVR – Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tuffs University ### 185316###Instructor @@@ Ryan King, DVM, DACVR – Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine ### 185335###Instructor @@@ Clifford (Kip) Berry, III, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida ### 185324###Instructor @@@ Andrea Matthews, DVM, DACVR – Antech Imaging Services ### 185334###Instructor @@@ Rachel E. Pollard, DVM, PhD, DACVR – University of California, Davis ### 290107###Instructor @@@ Erin G. Porter, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida ### 185337###Instructor @@@ Nathalie Rademacher, DVM, DECVDI, DACVR – LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Clinical Sciences ### 290108###Instructor
Instructor: Matthew D. Winter, DVM, DACVR – North American Veterinary Community
Instructor: James Sutherland-Smith, BVSc, DACVR – Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tuffs University
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
Sponsored By: - 1:30 PM - 5:30 PMUpdating Your Ocular Surgical Techniques for the Primary Care Practitioner II (HO24)Reuben Merideth, DVM, DACVO – Eye Care for Animals ### 177114###Instructor @@@ Rustin Sturgeon, DVM, DACVO – Eye Care for Animals ### 188677###Instructor @@@ Neal Wasserman, DVM, DACVO – Eye Care for Animals ### 188678###Instructor
Instructor: Reuben Merideth, DVM, DACVO – Eye Care for Animals
Instructor: Rustin Sturgeon, DVM, DACVO – Eye Care for Animals
Instructor: Neal Wasserman, DVM, DACVO – Eye Care for Animals
Sponsored By:
- 1:30 PM - 5:30 PMClinical Diagnostic & Therapeutic Techniques in Companion Animals II (HO6)Etienne Cote, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM & Cardiology) – University of Prince Edward Island ### 172616###Instructor @@@ Julio Lopez, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Studio City Animal Hospital ### 204028###Instructor
Instructor: Etienne Cote, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM & Cardiology) – University of Prince Edward Island
Instructor: Julio Lopez, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Studio City Animal Hospital
Sponsored By:
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMLecture
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMEquine Anesthesia & Sedation: Dealing with Difficult Situations (EQ2)Lori Bidwell, DVM,DACVA – Michigan State University ### 125575###Primary Presenter @@@ Thomas Hartgrove, DVM ### 196406###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Lori Bidwell, DVM,DACVA – Michigan State University
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMUlcerative Corneal Problems of the Horse SESSION CANCELLED (EQ30)Dennis E. Brooks (Due to illness he is unable to speak), DVM, PhD, DACVO – Brookseyes, LLC ### 125577###Primary Presenter @@@ Susan McCartney, DVM ### 196475###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Dennis E. Brooks (Due to illness he is unable to speak), DVM, PhD, DACVO – Brookseyes, LLC
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMWhat Now? Post-release Monitoring of Rehabilitated Wildlife (EX38)Sonia M. Hernandez, DVM, DACZM, PhD – University of Georgia ### 265636###Primary Presenter @@@ Peter Perron, DVM – Southwest Animal Hospital ### 317415###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Sonia M. Hernandez, DVM, DACZM, PhD – University of Georgia
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMPathogenesis of IBK (Pinkeye) in Cattle Part II: Other Factors (FA34)John Angelos, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM) – University of California, Davis ### 263508###Primary Presenter @@@ Gene Boomer, DVM – Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition ### 196425###Moderator
Primary Presenter: John Angelos, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM) – University of California, Davis
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMPractical Treatment of Common Sheep & Goat Diseases (FA46)Joan S. Bowen, DVM – Bowen Mobile Veterinary Practice ### 172603###Primary Presenter @@@ Jon Seeger, DVM – Zoetis ### 196499###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Joan S. Bowen, DVM – Bowen Mobile Veterinary Practice
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMPhone Shoppers to Great Clients (PM50)Amanda Donnelly, DVM, MBA – ALD Veterinary Consulting, LLC ### 242295###Primary Presenter @@@ Karl Jernstedt, DVM ### 196456###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Amanda Donnelly, DVM, MBA – ALD Veterinary Consulting, LLC
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMMitotane vs Trilostane: What’s the Evidence? (SA120)Ellen N. Behrend, VMD, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – Auburn University ### 263512###Primary Presenter @@@ Julie Ylarde, DVM, MPH – East Charleston Animal Hospital ### 196522###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Ellen N. Behrend, VMD, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – Auburn University
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMMy Top 10 Pearls for Diagnosing & Managing Esophageal Disorders in Dogs II (SA152)Stanley Marks, BVSc, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM & Oncology), DACVN – University of California, Davis ### 172683###Primary Presenter @@@ Marcia Harmelink, DVM – Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc. ### 196450###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Stanley Marks, BVSc, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM & Oncology), DACVN – University of California, Davis
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMAnemias: The Patient (SA170)C. Guillermo Couto, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology & SAIM) – Couto Veterinary Consultants ### 177143###Primary Presenter @@@ John C. Davis, DVM, MS, MBA – Rio Curcharas Veterinary Clinic ### 204484###Moderator
Primary Presenter: C. Guillermo Couto, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology & SAIM) – Couto Veterinary Consultants
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMEmergency Radiology: Saving Lives One X-ray at a Time (SA184)Silke Hecht, DrMedVet, DACVR, DECVDI – University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine ### 265685###Primary Presenter @@@ Walter Wethered, DVM ### 207388###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Silke Hecht, DrMedVet, DACVR, DECVDI – University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMAntibiograms MIC Interpretation (SA212)Jonathan D. Dear, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – University of California, Davis ### 187319###Primary Presenter @@@ Richard Edling, DVM, MBA ### 196442###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Jonathan D. Dear, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – University of California, Davis
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMNutrition in Practice: See Spot, Feed Spot (SA244)Donna M. Raditic, DVM, DACVN, CVA – Nutrition and Integrative Medicine Consultants ### 172710###Primary Presenter @@@ Edward Kanara, DVM ### 206473###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Donna M. Raditic, DVM, DACVN, CVA – Nutrition and Integrative Medicine Consultants
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMUpdates in Pain Management: New Tools in the Toolbox & What’s in the Pipeline? (SA278)Mark Epstein, DVM, DABVP (Canine & Feline), CVPP, DAAPM – TotalBond Veterinary Hospitals ### 172629###Primary Presenter @@@ Jennifer Stewart, DVM ### 196507###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Mark Epstein, DVM, DABVP (Canine & Feline), CVPP, DAAPM – TotalBond Veterinary Hospitals
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMThe Pharmacology of Local Anesthetic Drugs (SA288)Kristen M. Messenger, DVM, DACVAA, DACVCP – North Carolina State University ### 194784###Primary Presenter @@@ Callie Rost, DVM – Brown Mackie College ### 300694###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Kristen M. Messenger, DVM, DACVAA, DACVCP – North Carolina State University
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMHow to Incorporate Nutraceuticals into Your Practice (SA298)Debra A. Canapp, DVM, CCRT, CVA, DACVSMR – Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group ### 263518###Primary Presenter @@@ Maria Lowry, DVM ### 284690###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Debra A. Canapp, DVM, CCRT, CVA, DACVSMR – Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMDiagnostic Dilemmas: Diagnosing Heartworm Infection in Animal Shelters (SA314)Brian A. DiGangi, DVM, MS, DABVP (Canine & Feline Practice, Shelter Medicine Practice) – ASPCA ### 263531###Primary Presenter @@@ Kathleen Makolinski, DVM – Feral Cat FOCUS ### 284691###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Brian A. DiGangi, DVM, MS, DABVP (Canine & Feline Practice, Shelter Medicine Practice) – ASPCA
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMIf It’s Broke or Discolored, Don’t Just Look At It, Fix It! Identifying and Treating Uncomplicated Crown Fractures as well as Discolored Teeth (SA50)Curt Coffman, DVM, DAVDC – Arizona Veterinary Dental Specialists ### 263523###Primary Presenter @@@ Tessa Kronbetter, DVM – Sunset Eastern Animal Hospital ### 318942###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Curt Coffman, DVM, DAVDC – Arizona Veterinary Dental Specialists
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMApproach to the Patient with Pedal Disease (SA74)Mona Boord, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Group ### 185003###Primary Presenter @@@ Rochen Heers, DVM – Redrock equine dentistry ### 196453###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Mona Boord, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Group
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMThoracic Trauma (SA96)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
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMOral Anatomy, Pathology & Charting II (VT14)Benita Altier, LVT, VTS (Dentistry) – Pawsitive Dental Education ### 263507###Primary Presenter @@@ Julie Holle, RVT ### 196454###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Benita Altier, LVT, VTS (Dentistry) – Pawsitive Dental Education
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMDiabetes Mellitus: Let's Not Sugar Coat It (VT22)Rachel Poulin, RVT, VTS (SAIM) – Elevate Veterinary Technician Training and Consulting ### 263565###Primary Presenter @@@ Brynn Schmidt, RVT, VTS (Anesth) – VCA WLA ### 196495###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Rachel Poulin, RVT, VTS (SAIM) – Elevate Veterinary Technician Training and Consulting
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMSymposium
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMA Special Kind of Light: Lasers in Veterinary Surgery (S23A)Christopher J. Winkler, DVM, DABLS – Suffolk Veterinary Group Animal Wellness and Laser Surgery Center ### 272895###Primary Presenter @@@ David Bradley, DVM, FASLMS – K-Laser ### 172604###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Christopher J. Winkler, DVM, DABLS – Suffolk Veterinary Group Animal Wellness and Laser Surgery Center
Sponsored By:
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMMirtazapine in Cats: Comprehensive Review (S28B)Jessica M. Quimby, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – Colorado State University ### 172709###Primary Presenter @@@ Valentine Williams, DVM, MS, DACVS – Kindred Bioscience Inc ### 293301###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Jessica M. Quimby, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – Colorado State University
Sponsored By: - 2:00 PMThe Interactions of Feline Physical & Mental Health (S30B)Valarie V. Tynes, DVM, DACVB – Ceva Animal Health ### 309763###Primary Presenter @@@ Elizabeth Hodgkins, DVM – Ceva Animal Health ### 207774###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Valarie V. Tynes, DVM, DACVB – Ceva Animal Health
Sponsored By:
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMLecture
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMAnesthesia & Pain Management for the Other Equids (EQ3)Lori Bidwell, DVM,DACVA – Michigan State University ### 125575###Primary Presenter @@@ Thomas Hartgrove, DVM ### 196406###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Lori Bidwell, DVM,DACVA – Michigan State University
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMNonulcerative Corneal Problems SESSION CANCELLED (EQ31)Dennis E. Brooks (Due to illness he is unable to speak), DVM, PhD, DACVO – Brookseyes, LLC ### 125577###Primary Presenter @@@ Susan McCartney, DVM ### 196475###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Dennis E. Brooks (Due to illness he is unable to speak), DVM, PhD, DACVO – Brookseyes, LLC
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMKitty Cams as a Novel Technique to Measure Hunting Activity by Pet & TNR Colony Cats (EX39)Sonia M. Hernandez, DVM, DACZM, PhD – University of Georgia ### 265636###Primary Presenter @@@ Peter Perron, DVM – Southwest Animal Hospital ### 317415###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Sonia M. Hernandez, DVM, DACZM, PhD – University of Georgia
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMDesigning Better Pinkeye Vaccines: Past, Present & Future (FA35)John Angelos, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM) – University of California, Davis ### 263508###Primary Presenter @@@ Gene Boomer, DVM – Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition ### 196425###Moderator
Primary Presenter: John Angelos, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM) – University of California, Davis
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMTreatment & Prevention of Coccidiosis in Sheep & Goats (FA47)Joan S. Bowen, DVM – Bowen Mobile Veterinary Practice ### 172603###Primary Presenter @@@ Jon Seeger, DVM – Zoetis ### 196499###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Joan S. Bowen, DVM – Bowen Mobile Veterinary Practice
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMTeam Skills to Build Client Trust I (PM51)Amanda Donnelly, DVM, MBA – ALD Veterinary Consulting, LLC ### 242295###Primary Presenter @@@ Karl Jernstedt, DVM ### 196456###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Amanda Donnelly, DVM, MBA – ALD Veterinary Consulting, LLC
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMI Found an Adrenal Tumor I Wasn’t Expecting: Now What? (SA121)Ellen N. Behrend, VMD, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – Auburn University ### 263512###Primary Presenter @@@ Julie Ylarde, DVM, MPH – East Charleston Animal Hospital ### 196522###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Ellen N. Behrend, VMD, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – Auburn University
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMPharmacologic Control of Vomiting (SA153)Todd Tams, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – VCA ### 172745###Primary Presenter @@@ Marcia Harmelink, DVM – Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc. ### 196450###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Todd Tams, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – VCA
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMAnemias: The Numbers (SA171)C. Guillermo Couto, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology & SAIM) – Couto Veterinary Consultants ### 177143###Primary Presenter @@@ John C. Davis, DVM, MS, MBA – Rio Curcharas Veterinary Clinic ### 204484###Moderator
Primary Presenter: C. Guillermo Couto, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology & SAIM) – Couto Veterinary Consultants
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMWhat Do I Need to Know about Cancer Imaging? (SA185)Silke Hecht, DrMedVet, DACVR, DECVDI – University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine ### 265685###Primary Presenter @@@ Walter Wethered, DVM ### 207388###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Silke Hecht, DrMedVet, DACVR, DECVDI – University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMFriend or Foe? Our Bacterial Flora (SA213)Jonathan D. Dear, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – University of California, Davis ### 187319###Primary Presenter @@@ Richard Edling, DVM, MBA ### 196442###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Jonathan D. Dear, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – University of California, Davis
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMNutrition in Practice: Reaction by Canine Consumers (SA245)Donna M. Raditic, DVM, DACVN, CVA – Nutrition and Integrative Medicine Consultants ### 172710###Primary Presenter @@@ Edward Kanara, DVM ### 206473###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Donna M. Raditic, DVM, DACVN, CVA – Nutrition and Integrative Medicine Consultants
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMThose “Other” Pain Drugs 1: Fact/ Fiction, Updates, Practice Tips for Injectable Meds (SA279)Mark Epstein, DVM, DABVP (Canine & Feline), CVPP, DAAPM – TotalBond Veterinary Hospitals ### 172629###Primary Presenter @@@ Jennifer Stewart, DVM ### 196507###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Mark Epstein, DVM, DABVP (Canine & Feline), CVPP, DAAPM – TotalBond Veterinary Hospitals
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMAn Introduction to Monoclonal Antibodies in Veterinary Medicine (SA289)Kristen M. Messenger, DVM, DACVAA, DACVCP – North Carolina State University ### 194784###Primary Presenter @@@ Callie Rost, DVM – Brown Mackie College ### 300694###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Kristen M. Messenger, DVM, DACVAA, DACVCP – North Carolina State University
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMRehabilitation Therapy in Orthopedic Patients: How Important Is It? (SA299)Debra A. Canapp, DVM, CCRT, CVA, DACVSMR – Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group ### 263518###Primary Presenter @@@ Maria Lowry, DVM ### 284690###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Debra A. Canapp, DVM, CCRT, CVA, DACVSMR – Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMCompassion Fatigue in the Veterinary Profession (SA315)Brian A. DiGangi, DVM, MS, DABVP (Canine & Feline Practice, Shelter Medicine Practice) – ASPCA ### 263531###Primary Presenter @@@ Kathleen Makolinski, DVM – Feral Cat FOCUS ### 284691###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Brian A. DiGangi, DVM, MS, DABVP (Canine & Feline Practice, Shelter Medicine Practice) – ASPCA
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMNoticing and Treating Malocclusions Early: When That Bite Just Ain't Right (SA51)Paul Q. Mitchell, DVM, DAVDC – Veterinary Dental Services ### 263560###Primary Presenter @@@ Tessa Kronbetter, DVM – Sunset Eastern Animal Hospital ### 318942###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Paul Q. Mitchell, DVM, DAVDC – Veterinary Dental Services
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMTreatment Considerations of Patients with Pedal Disease (SA75)Mona Boord, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Group ### 185003###Primary Presenter @@@ Rochen Heers, DVM – Redrock equine dentistry ### 196453###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Mona Boord, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Group
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMCoagulopathies in the Emergency Room (SA97)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
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMBlock That Pain! Dental Nerve Blocks & Anesthesia (VT15)Mary Berg, RVT, RLATG, VTS (Dentistry) – Beyond the Crown Veterinary Education ### 172599###Primary Presenter @@@ Julie Holle, RVT ### 196454###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Mary Berg, RVT, RLATG, VTS (Dentistry) – Beyond the Crown Veterinary Education
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMInflammatory Bowel Disease I (VT23)Rachel Poulin, RVT, VTS (SAIM) – Elevate Veterinary Technician Training and Consulting ### 263565###Primary Presenter @@@ Brynn Schmidt, RVT, VTS (Anesth) – VCA WLA ### 196495###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Rachel Poulin, RVT, VTS (SAIM) – Elevate Veterinary Technician Training and Consulting
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMSymposium
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMLaser Surgery in Highly Vascular Tissue for Everyday Practitioners (S23B)William E. Schultz, DVM – Schultz Veterinary Clinic ### 272897###Primary Presenter @@@ David Bradley, DVM, FASLMS – K-Laser ### 172604###Moderator
Primary Presenter: William E. Schultz, DVM – Schultz Veterinary Clinic
Sponsored By: - 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMK9-ACV: An Immunotherapy Vaccine for Canine Cancer (S24A)John Richard Yannelli, PhD – University of Kentucky ### 175926###Primary Presenter @@@ Thomas Masterson ### 293779###Moderator
Primary Presenter: John Richard Yannelli, PhD – University of Kentucky
Sponsored By:
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMChallenges in Canine Vector-borne Disease Prevention & Ectoparasite Control: A Dual Perspective I (S26AP)Byron Blagburn, MS, PhD – Auburn University ### 172601###Co-Presenter @@@ Michael Lappin, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – Colorado State University ### 172668###Co-Presenter @@@ Steve Graff, DVM – Virbac ### 308712###Moderator
Co-Presenter: Byron Blagburn, MS, PhD – Auburn University
Co-Presenter: Michael Lappin, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – Colorado State University
Sponsored By:.png)
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMWhy Is This Cat Scratching? (S30C)Eva C. Schmidt, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic ### 177941###Primary Presenter @@@ Elizabeth Hodgkins, DVM – Ceva Animal Health ### 207774###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Eva C. Schmidt, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic
Sponsored By:
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMLecture
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMThe Uvea of the Horse SESSION CANCELLED (EQ32)Dennis E. Brooks (Due to illness he is unable to speak), DVM, PhD, DACVO – Brookseyes, LLC ### 125577###Primary Presenter @@@ Susan McCartney, DVM ### 196475###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Dennis E. Brooks (Due to illness he is unable to speak), DVM, PhD, DACVO – Brookseyes, LLC
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMPain Management for the Aged Patient (EQ4)Lori Bidwell, DVM,DACVA – Michigan State University ### 125575###Primary Presenter @@@ Thomas Hartgrove, DVM ### 196406###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Lori Bidwell, DVM,DACVA – Michigan State University
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMZoonoses of Wildlife: Why Weird Wildlife Diseases Should be on Your Radar (EX40)Sonia M. Hernandez, DVM, DACZM, PhD – University of Georgia ### 265636###Primary Presenter @@@ Peter Perron, DVM – Southwest Animal Hospital ### 317415###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Sonia M. Hernandez, DVM, DACZM, PhD – University of Georgia
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMConsiderations for Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention of IBK (Pinkeye) in Problem Herds (FA36)John Angelos, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM) – University of California, Davis ### 263508###Primary Presenter @@@ Gene Boomer, DVM – Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition ### 196425###Moderator
Primary Presenter: John Angelos, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM) – University of California, Davis
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMOn the Farm Sample Collection & Field Necropsy (FA48)Joan S. Bowen, DVM – Bowen Mobile Veterinary Practice ### 172603###Primary Presenter @@@ Jon Seeger, DVM – Zoetis ### 196499###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Joan S. Bowen, DVM – Bowen Mobile Veterinary Practice
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMTeam Skills to Build Client Trust II (PM52)Amanda Donnelly, DVM, MBA – ALD Veterinary Consulting, LLC ### 242295###Primary Presenter @@@ Karl Jernstedt, DVM ### 196456###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Amanda Donnelly, DVM, MBA – ALD Veterinary Consulting, LLC
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMDiagnosis of Canine Hypothyroidism: A Case-based Approach (SA122)Ellen N. Behrend, VMD, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – Auburn University ### 263512###Primary Presenter @@@ Julie Ylarde, DVM, MPH – East Charleston Animal Hospital ### 196522###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Ellen N. Behrend, VMD, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – Auburn University
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMGastric Retention Disorders: Obstruction & Hypomotility (SA154)Todd Tams, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – VCA ### 172745###Primary Presenter @@@ Marcia Harmelink, DVM – Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc. ### 196450###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Todd Tams, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – VCA
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMAnemias: The Cells (SA172)C. Guillermo Couto, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology & SAIM) – Couto Veterinary Consultants ### 177143###Primary Presenter @@@ John C. Davis, DVM, MS, MBA – Rio Curcharas Veterinary Clinic ### 204484###Moderator
Primary Presenter: C. Guillermo Couto, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology & SAIM) – Couto Veterinary Consultants
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMOCD, Cruciate & Company: Imaging of the Lame Dog (SA186)Silke Hecht, DrMedVet, DACVR, DECVDI – University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine ### 265685###Primary Presenter @@@ Walter Wethered, DVM ### 207388###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Silke Hecht, DrMedVet, DACVR, DECVDI – University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMA Deep Look into Deep Mycoses (SA214)Jonathan D. Dear, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – University of California, Davis ### 187319###Primary Presenter @@@ Richard Edling, DVM, MBA ### 196442###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Jonathan D. Dear, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – University of California, Davis
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMNutrition in Practice: Canine Cancer Conundrum (SA246)Donna M. Raditic, DVM, DACVN, CVA – Nutrition and Integrative Medicine Consultants ### 172710###Primary Presenter @@@ Edward Kanara, DVM ### 206473###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Donna M. Raditic, DVM, DACVN, CVA – Nutrition and Integrative Medicine Consultants
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMThose “Other” Pain Drugs 2: Fact/Fiction, Updates, Practice Tips for Oral Meds (SA280)Mark Epstein, DVM, DABVP (Canine & Feline), CVPP, DAAPM – TotalBond Veterinary Hospitals ### 172629###Primary Presenter @@@ Jennifer Stewart, DVM ### 196507###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Mark Epstein, DVM, DABVP (Canine & Feline), CVPP, DAAPM – TotalBond Veterinary Hospitals
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMThe Many Uses of Alfaxalone in Small Animal Practice (SA290)Kristen M. Messenger, DVM, DACVAA, DACVCP – North Carolina State University ### 194784###Primary Presenter @@@ Callie Rost, DVM – Brown Mackie College ### 300694###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Kristen M. Messenger, DVM, DACVAA, DACVCP – North Carolina State University
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMOrthopedic Devices: Slings, Braces, Orthotics, Prosthetics (SA300)Debra A. Canapp, DVM, CCRT, CVA, DACVSMR – Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group ### 263518###Primary Presenter @@@ Maria Lowry, DVM ### 284690###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Debra A. Canapp, DVM, CCRT, CVA, DACVSMR – Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMDiagnosing the Doctor, Healing the Healer (SA316)Brian A. DiGangi, DVM, MS, DABVP (Canine & Feline Practice, Shelter Medicine Practice) – ASPCA ### 263531###Primary Presenter @@@ Kathleen Makolinski, DVM – Feral Cat FOCUS ### 284691###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Brian A. DiGangi, DVM, MS, DABVP (Canine & Feline Practice, Shelter Medicine Practice) – ASPCA
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMPutting Together A Usable Dental X-ray System (SA52P)Curt Coffman, DVM, DAVDC – Arizona Veterinary Dental Specialists ### 263523###Co-Presenter @@@ Paul Q. Mitchell, DVM, DAVDC – Veterinary Dental Services ### 263560###Co-Presenter @@@ Tessa Kronbetter, DVM – Sunset Eastern Animal Hospital ### 318942###Moderator
Co-Presenter: Curt Coffman, DVM, DAVDC – Arizona Veterinary Dental Specialists
Co-Presenter: Paul Q. Mitchell, DVM, DAVDC – Veterinary Dental Services
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMSurgical Laser in Veterinary Dermatology: A Case Discussion (SA76)Mona Boord, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Group ### 185003###Primary Presenter @@@ Rochen Heers, DVM – Redrock equine dentistry ### 196453###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Mona Boord, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Group
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMPractical Acid-base Analysis in the ER & ICU (SA98)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
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMBeyond the Crown: Tips & Tricks for Great Dental X-rays (VT16)Mary Berg, RVT, RLATG, VTS (Dentistry) – Beyond the Crown Veterinary Education ### 172599###Primary Presenter @@@ Julie Holle, RVT ### 196454###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Mary Berg, RVT, RLATG, VTS (Dentistry) – Beyond the Crown Veterinary Education
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMInflammatory Bowel Disease II (VT24)Rachel Poulin, RVT, VTS (SAIM) – Elevate Veterinary Technician Training and Consulting ### 263565###Primary Presenter @@@ Brynn Schmidt, RVT, VTS (Anesth) – VCA WLA ### 196495###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Rachel Poulin, RVT, VTS (SAIM) – Elevate Veterinary Technician Training and Consulting
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMSymposium
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMDermatologic Laser Surgeries (S23C)David Duclos, DVM, DACVD – Animal Skin and Allergy Clinic ### 272900###Primary Presenter @@@ David Bradley, DVM, FASLMS – K-Laser ### 172604###Moderator
Primary Presenter: David Duclos, DVM, DACVD – Animal Skin and Allergy Clinic
Sponsored By: - 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMStem Cell Therapy for Companion Animals (S24B)Michael Hutchinson, DVM – Animal General of Cranberry Twp. ### 175936###Primary Presenter @@@ Thomas Masterson ### 293779###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Michael Hutchinson, DVM – Animal General of Cranberry Twp.
Sponsored By: - 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMChallenges in Canine Vector-borne Disease Prevention & Ectoparasite Control: A Dual Perspective II (S26BP)Byron Blagburn, MS, PhD – Auburn University ### 172601###Co-Presenter @@@ Michael Lappin, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – Colorado State University ### 172668###Co-Presenter @@@ Steve Graff, DVM – Virbac ### 308712###Moderator
Co-Presenter: Byron Blagburn, MS, PhD – Auburn University
Co-Presenter: Michael Lappin, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – Colorado State University
Sponsored By: - 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMWhy Is This Dog Scratching? (S30D)Ursula Thomas, DVM – Ceva Animal Health ### 196509###Primary Presenter @@@ Elizabeth Hodgkins, DVM – Ceva Animal Health ### 207774###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Ursula Thomas, DVM – Ceva Animal Health
Sponsored By:
- 7:00 PM - 8:30 PMHill's Comedy Night (E1)Kathleen Madigan ### 269845###Primary Presenter
Primary Presenter: Kathleen Madigan
Sponsored By:.png)
- 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
Sponsored By:.png)
- 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
Sponsored By:.png)
- 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
Sponsored By:.png)
- 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
Sponsored By:.png)
- 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
Sponsored By:
- 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
Sponsored By:
- 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
Sponsored By:
- 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
Sponsored By:
- 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
Sponsored By:
- 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
Sponsored By:.png)
- 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
Sponsored By:
- 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
Sponsored By:.png)
- 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
Sponsored By:.png)
- 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
- 6:30 AM - 7:30 AMIndustry Breakfast Seminar
- 6:30 AM - 7:30 AMNew Innovations in Veterinary Medicine: How You Can Be the Center of Patient Care (IS21)Karen E. Felsted, CPA, MS, DVM, CVPM, CVA – PantheraT Veterinary Management Consulting ### 125589###Primary Presenter @@@ Susan Jones ### 298122###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Karen E. Felsted, CPA, MS, DVM, CVPM, CVA – PantheraT Veterinary Management Consulting
Sponsored By: - 6:30 AM - 7:30 AMHeartworms: Beyond the Books (IS8)Stephen Jones, DVM – Lakeside Animal Hospital ### 284972###Primary Presenter @@@ Greg Campbell, DVM, PhD, DACVP – Merial, Inc (Now a Boehringer Company) ### 319090###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Stephen Jones, DVM – Lakeside Animal Hospital
Sponsored By: - 6:30 AM - 7:30 AMManaging Atopic Dermatitis: What Are Our Treatment Options? (IS9)Wayne Rosenkrantz, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic ### 172718###Primary Presenter @@@ Alisse Mawrence, DVM – Elanco Animal Health ### 316895###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Wayne Rosenkrantz, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic
Sponsored By:
- 7:30 AM - 11:30 AMHands-on Lab
- 7:30 AM - 11:30 AMSmall Animal Abdominal Ultrasound: Advanced (HO13)Matthew D. Winter, DVM, DACVR – North American Veterinary Community ### 177113###Instructor @@@ Silke Hecht, DrMedVet, DACVR, DECVDI – University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine ### 265685###Instructor @@@ James Sutherland-Smith, BVSc, DACVR – Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tuffs University ### 185316###Instructor @@@ Ryan King, DVM, DACVR – Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine ### 185335###Instructor @@@ Clifford (Kip) Berry, III, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida ### 185324###Instructor @@@ Andrea Matthews, DVM, DACVR – Antech Imaging Services ### 185334###Instructor @@@ Rachel E. Pollard, DVM, PhD, DACVR – University of California, Davis ### 290107###Instructor @@@ Nathalie Rademacher, DVM, DECVDI, DACVR – LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Clinical Sciences ### 290108###Instructor
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: 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: Nathalie Rademacher, DVM, DECVDI, DACVR – LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Clinical Sciences
Sponsored By: - 7:30 AM - 11:30 AMIntroduction to Acupuncture in Companion Animals (HO23)Signe E. Beebe, DVM – Integrative Veterinary Center in Sacramento, California ### 207734###Instructor @@@ Michelle C. Schraeder, DVM, MEd, FAAVA – Mountain Veterinary Hospital ### 272877###Instructor @@@ Tsung-Yu Tsai, DVM – Integrative Veterinary Center ### 345273###Instructor
Instructor: Signe E. Beebe, DVM – Integrative Veterinary Center in Sacramento, California
Instructor: Michelle C. Schraeder, DVM, MEd, FAAVA – Mountain Veterinary Hospital
Instructor: Tsung-Yu Tsai, DVM – Integrative Veterinary Center
- 7:30 AM - 4:30 PMHands-on Lab
- 7:30 AM - 4:30 PMOrthopedic Problems in Toy Breed Dogs (HO20)Brian S. Beale, DVM, DACVS – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists ### 177116###Instructor @@@ Caleb Hudson, DVM, MS, DACVS – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists ### 177118###Instructor @@@ Donald Hulse, DVM, DACVS, DECVS – Texas A&M University ### 177117###Instructor @@@ Stanley Kim, DVM, MS, DACVS – University of Florida ### 273547###Instructor
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
Instructor: Stanley Kim, DVM, MS, DACVS – University of Florida
Sponsored By: - 7:30 AM - 4:30 PMLateral Suture Repair Using Everost OrthoZip (HO22)Randy Basinger, DVM, DACVS – VetSurgLLC ### 272608###Instructor
Instructor: Randy Basinger, DVM, DACVS – VetSurgLLC
Sponsored By:
- 8:00 AM - 8:50 AMLecture
- 8:00 AM - 8:50 AMBasics of the Lameness Clinical Evaluation (EQ17)Phillippe H. Benoit, DVM, MS, DACVSMR – Equisport Consulting ### 263513###Primary Presenter @@@ Jerry Billquist, DVM, MS – Billquist Animal Care ### 196423###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Phillippe H. Benoit, DVM, MS, DACVSMR – Equisport Consulting
- 8:00 AM - 8:50 AMReptile Forensic Examination for Cruelty Cases (EX29)Douglas Mader, MS, DVM, DAVBP (C/F, R/A), DECZM (Herpetology) – Marathon Veterinary Hospital ### 125596###Primary Presenter @@@ Amy Shima, DVM, BA, BVSc – Shima Veterinary Services ### 284696###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Douglas Mader, MS, DVM, DAVBP (C/F, R/A), DECZM (Herpetology) – Marathon Veterinary Hospital
- 8:00 AM - 8:50 AMAcute Peritonitis in Adult Cattle (FA21)Gilles Fecteau, DVM, DACVIM (LAIM) – Université de Montréal ### 263537###Primary Presenter @@@ Thomas Furman, DVM ### 196446###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Gilles Fecteau, DVM, DACVIM (LAIM) – Université de Montréal
- 8:00 AM - 8:50 AMUmbilical Problems in Cattle: How to Handle Them Surgically & Medically, Including Anything on Prevention (FA53)Sabrina Brounts, DVM, MS, DACVS, DECVS, DACVSMR – University of Wisconsin, Madison ### 125578###Primary Presenter @@@ B. Joe Dedrickson, DVM, PhD – Merial ### 196440###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Sabrina Brounts, DVM, MS, DACVS, DECVS, DACVSMR – University of Wisconsin, Madison
- 8:00 AM - 8:50 AMTelemedicine: Opportunities & Challenges (PM39)Charlotte Lacroix, DVM, Esq. – Veterinary Business Advisors ### 172666###Primary Presenter @@@ Gerald Adams, DVM ### 196410###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Charlotte Lacroix, DVM, Esq. – Veterinary Business Advisors
- 8:00 AM - 8:50 AMPractice Value 101 (PM7)Michael Porrello, CPA, CVA – Lacher McDonald & Co. CPAs ### 172787###Primary Presenter @@@ Cris Chilelli, CVPM – VCA Antech ### 284688###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Michael Porrello, CPA, CVA – Lacher McDonald & Co. CPAs
- 8:00 AM - 8:50 AMUpdates on the Diagnosis, Treatment & Monitoring of the Hyperthyroid Cat (SA125)Cynthia R. Ward, VMD, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – University of Georgia ### 177140###Primary Presenter @@@ Anthony B. McCorkle, DVM ### 317412###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Cynthia R. Ward, VMD, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – University of Georgia
- 8:00 AM - 8:50 AMChanging Behavior: All I Need Are Treats, Right? (SA15)Margaret M. Duxbury, DVM, DACVB – Veterinary Behavior Specialties of Minnesota ### 270237###Primary Presenter @@@ Nichole Wagner, DVM – Mountain Vista Animal Hospital ### 196515###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Margaret M. Duxbury, DVM, DACVB – Veterinary Behavior Specialties of Minnesota
- 8:00 AM - 8:50 AMLaboratory Diagnosis of Liver Disease (SA163)Keith Richter, DVM, MSEL, DACVIM (SAIM) – Ethos Veterinary Health ### 265293###Primary Presenter @@@ Michael D. Piontkowski, DVM – Bighorn Veterinary Consulting, LLC ### 196485###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Keith Richter, DVM, MSEL, DACVIM (SAIM) – Ethos Veterinary Health
- 8:00 AM - 8:50 AMAre You Aggressive? Imaging Bone Diseases in Dogs (SA195)Erin G. Porter, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida ### 185337###Primary Presenter @@@ Jatain Sondhi, DVM – Lifetime Animal Care Center ### 196504###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Erin G. Porter, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida
- 8:00 AM - 8:50 AMFeline Uveitis (SA257)Mary Belle Glaze, DVM, DACVO – Gulf Coast Animal Eye Clinic ### 177147###Primary Presenter @@@ Meghan Burns, DVM – Connect Veterinary Consulting ### 204532###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Mary Belle Glaze, DVM, DACVO – Gulf Coast Animal Eye Clinic
- 8:00 AM - 8:50 AMAnatomy, Physiology & Pathophysiology of the Ear that You Must Know! (SA269)Rod A. Rosychuk, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) ### 266049###Primary Presenter @@@ Gretchen Norton, DVM – Summit Veterinary Service ### 196481###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Rod A. Rosychuk, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)
- 8:00 AM - 8:50 AMHow to Create Cosmetic Skin Closures: It All Begins with the Hypodermis! (SA329)Daniel D. Smeak, DVM, DACVS – Colorado State University ### 172736###Primary Presenter @@@ Terry Beebe, DVM ### 196420###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Daniel D. Smeak, DVM, DACVS – Colorado State University
- 8:00 AM - 8:50 AMDecontamination Techniques: The Old & the New (SA359)Tina Wismer, DVM, DABVT, DABT, MS – ASPCA ### 263581###Primary Presenter @@@ Ajay Srivastava, DVM, PhD – Vetsplus Inc ### 198643###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Tina Wismer, DVM, DABVT, DABT, MS – ASPCA
- 8:00 AM - 8:50 AMGoing for the Gold: Urine Collection & Managing Urinary Catheters (SA365)Joe Bartges, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVN – The University of Georgia ### 172596###Primary Presenter @@@ Kathy Backus, DVM ### 196416###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Joe Bartges, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVN – The University of Georgia
- 8:00 AM - 8:50 AMDisaster Response Made Easy: Hurricanes (SA381)Jenifer Chatfield, DVM, DACZM – 4J Conservation Center ### 125580###Primary Presenter @@@ Kenneth Burton, DVM – National Agricultural Biosecurity Center (NABC) ### 196428###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Jenifer Chatfield, DVM, DACZM – 4J Conservation Center
- 8:00 AM - 8:50 AMTop 10 Best Things in Feline Pain Management (SA5)Ralph C. Harvey, DVM, MS, DACVAA – University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine ### 172654###Primary Presenter @@@ Jeremy Wentz, VMD – Barton Heights Veterinary Hospital ### 196517###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Ralph C. Harvey, DVM, MS, DACVAA – University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine
- 8:00 AM - 8:30 AMCase-based Periodontal Cases for the General Practitioner (SA61P)Barden Greenfield, DVM, DAVDC – Your Pet Dentist of Memphis (@ Memphis Veterinary Specialists) and Little Rock (@ Arkansas Veterinary Specialists) ### 177108###Co-Presenter @@@ Paul Q. Mitchell, DVM, DAVDC – Veterinary Dental Services ### 263560###Co-Presenter @@@ Kimberly Franco, DVM – Desert inn animal hospital ### 206532###Moderator
Co-Presenter: Barden Greenfield, DVM, DAVDC – Your Pet Dentist of Memphis (@ Memphis Veterinary Specialists) and Little Rock (@ Arkansas Veterinary Specialists)
Co-Presenter: Paul Q. Mitchell, DVM, DAVDC – Veterinary Dental Services
- 8:00 AM - 8:50 AMThe Many Looks of Alopecia (SA69)Allison Kirby, DVM DACVD – ANIMAL DERMATOLOGY CLINIC ### 265964###Primary Presenter @@@ Doug Yanik, DVM ### 316216###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Allison Kirby, DVM DACVD – ANIMAL DERMATOLOGY CLINIC
- 8:00 AM - 8:50 AMColic: Diseases of the Equine SI & LI (VT25)Heather Hopkinson, RVT, VTS (Equine) – Academy of Equine Veterinary Nursing Technicians ### 263545###Primary Presenter @@@ Julie Holle, RVT ### 196454###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Heather Hopkinson, RVT, VTS (Equine) – Academy of Equine Veterinary Nursing Technicians
- 8:00 AM - 8:50 AMRehabilitation for Spinal Cord Disease in Dogs & Cats (VT33)Stephanie Gilliam, RVT, CCRP, VTS (Neurology) – University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center ### 263539###Primary Presenter @@@ Isha Buis, RVT – Northwest SPCA ### 196426###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Stephanie Gilliam, RVT, CCRP, VTS (Neurology) – University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center
- 8:00 AM - 8:50 AMSymposium
- 8:00 AM - 8:50 AMCanine Influenza: Tips for Diagnosis, Case Management & Vaccination (S10A)Cynda Crawford, DVM, PhD – Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program ### 265219###Primary Presenter @@@ Eileen Ball, DVM ### 212283###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Cynda Crawford, DVM, PhD – Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program
Sponsored By: - 8:00 AM - 8:50 AMThe Science of Laser Therapy & Photobiomodulation (S15A)John Godbold, DVM – Stonehaven Veterinary Consulting ### 172642###Primary Presenter @@@ Carl Bennett – LiteCure, LLC ### 196421###Moderator
Primary Presenter: John Godbold, DVM – Stonehaven Veterinary Consulting
Sponsored By: - 8:00 AM - 8:50 AMUpdate on Select Feline Infectious Diseases (S2AP)Michael Lappin, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – Colorado State University ### 172668###Co-Presenter @@@ Jane Sykes, BVSc (Hons), PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – University of California, Davis ### 172744###Co-Presenter @@@ Adrienne Willett, DVM – Bayer ### 318857###Moderator
Co-Presenter: Michael Lappin, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – Colorado State University
Co-Presenter: Jane Sykes, BVSc (Hons), PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – University of California, Davis
Sponsored By: - 8:00 AM - 8:50 AMUrinalysis: Why Pan for Gold? (S6A)Dennis DeNicola, DVM, PhD, DACVP – IDEXX ### 172623###Primary Presenter @@@ Carol Barton, DVM – IDEXX Laboratories ### 320158###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Dennis DeNicola, DVM, PhD, DACVP – IDEXX
Sponsored By: - 8:00 AM - 8:50 AMAwareness of Food Responsive Atopic Dermatitis & the Importance of Diet Trials in Identification & Treatment (S7A)Craig Griffin, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic ### 172795###Primary Presenter @@@ Emily Cross, DVM ### 196436###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Craig Griffin, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic
Sponsored By:
- 8:00 AM - 8:50 AMTop Feline Toxicities Inside the House: Your Neighbor Didn't Do It! (S8A)Garret Pachtinger, VMD, DACVECC – VETgirl, LLC and Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center ### 172702###Primary Presenter @@@ Kathy Gloyd, DVM ### 196448###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Garret Pachtinger, VMD, DACVECC – VETgirl, LLC and Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center
Sponsored By:.png)
- 8:00 AM - 9:50 AMAdvanced Workshop Session: Advanced Compensation Strategies (WS4)Louise S. Dunn – Snowgoose Veterinary Management Consulting ### 207389###Instructor @@@ Karen E. Felsted, CPA, MS, DVM, CVPM, CVA – PantheraT Veterinary Management Consulting ### 125589###Instructor
Instructor: Louise S. Dunn – Snowgoose Veterinary Management Consulting
Instructor: Karen E. Felsted, CPA, MS, DVM, CVPM, CVA – PantheraT Veterinary Management Consulting
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMLecture
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMHow to Evaluate the Back & Do Local Medical Treatments (EQ18)Phillippe H. Benoit, DVM, MS, DACVSMR – Equisport Consulting ### 263513###Primary Presenter @@@ Jerry Billquist, DVM, MS – Billquist Animal Care ### 196423###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Phillippe H. Benoit, DVM, MS, DACVSMR – Equisport Consulting
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMMetabolic Bone Diseases in Reptiles (EX30)Douglas Mader, MS, DVM, DAVBP (C/F, R/A), DECZM (Herpetology) – Marathon Veterinary Hospital ### 125596###Primary Presenter @@@ Amy Shima, DVM, BA, BVSc – Shima Veterinary Services ### 284696###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Douglas Mader, MS, DVM, DAVBP (C/F, R/A), DECZM (Herpetology) – Marathon Veterinary Hospital
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMExamination & Treatment of Down Cow: Challenge & Opportunities I (FA22)Gilles Fecteau, DVM, DACVIM (LAIM) – Université de Montréal ### 263537###Primary Presenter @@@ Thomas Furman, DVM ### 196446###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Gilles Fecteau, DVM, DACVIM (LAIM) – Université de Montréal
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMSurgical Repair of Teat Injuries in Cattle & Goats: It Is Similar in Goats (FA54)Sabrina Brounts, DVM, MS, DACVS, DECVS, DACVSMR – University of Wisconsin, Madison ### 125578###Primary Presenter @@@ B. Joe Dedrickson, DVM, PhD – Merial ### 196440###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Sabrina Brounts, DVM, MS, DACVS, DECVS, DACVSMR – University of Wisconsin, Madison
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMWorkplace Bully: Is It a Big Deal? (PM40)Charlotte Lacroix, DVM, Esq. – Veterinary Business Advisors ### 172666###Primary Presenter @@@ Gerald Adams, DVM ### 196410###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Charlotte Lacroix, DVM, Esq. – Veterinary Business Advisors
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMFeasibility Study BEFORE You Purchase/Buy-in (PM8)Michael Porrello, CPA, CVA – Lacher McDonald & Co. CPAs ### 172787###Primary Presenter @@@ Cris Chilelli, CVPM – VCA Antech ### 284688###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Michael Porrello, CPA, CVA – Lacher McDonald & Co. CPAs
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMOh No, Another Diabetic! (SA126)Cynthia R. Ward, VMD, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – University of Georgia ### 177140###Primary Presenter @@@ Anthony B. McCorkle, DVM ### 317412###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Cynthia R. Ward, VMD, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – University of Georgia
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMAggression in Dogs: From Triage to Treatment (SA16)Amy L. Pike, DVM, DACVB – Veterinary Referral Center of NoVa ### 265950###Primary Presenter @@@ Nichole Wagner, DVM – Mountain Vista Animal Hospital ### 196515###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Amy L. Pike, DVM, DACVB – Veterinary Referral Center of NoVa
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMLiver Sampling Methods: When & What and How (SA164)Keith Richter, DVM, MSEL, DACVIM (SAIM) – Ethos Veterinary Health ### 265293###Primary Presenter @@@ Michael D. Piontkowski, DVM – Bighorn Veterinary Consulting, LLC ### 196485###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Keith Richter, DVM, MSEL, DACVIM (SAIM) – Ethos Veterinary Health
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMImaging the Coughing Dog (SA196)Erin G. Porter, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida ### 185337###Primary Presenter @@@ Jatain Sondhi, DVM – Lifetime Animal Care Center ### 196504###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Erin G. Porter, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMTest Your EyeQ: Feline Corneal Disease (SA258)Mary Belle Glaze, DVM, DACVO – Gulf Coast Animal Eye Clinic ### 177147###Primary Presenter @@@ Meghan Burns, DVM – Connect Veterinary Consulting ### 204532###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Mary Belle Glaze, DVM, DACVO – Gulf Coast Animal Eye Clinic
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMDiagnostics in Otology (SA270)Jennifer Aniya, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic ### 181739###Primary Presenter @@@ Gretchen Norton, DVM – Summit Veterinary Service ### 196481###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Jennifer Aniya, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMRules for Creating Consistently Secure Ligations: Introducing the Strangle Binding Knot (SA330)Daniel D. Smeak, DVM, DACVS – Colorado State University ### 172736###Primary Presenter @@@ Terry Beebe, DVM ### 196420###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Daniel D. Smeak, DVM, DACVS – Colorado State University
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMCommon Household Hazards (SA360)Tina Wismer, DVM, DABVT, DABT, MS – ASPCA ### 263581###Primary Presenter @@@ Ajay Srivastava, DVM, PhD – Vetsplus Inc ### 198643###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Tina Wismer, DVM, DABVT, DABT, MS – ASPCA
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMLiquid Gold: Urinalysis (SA366)Joe Bartges, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVN – The University of Georgia ### 172596###Primary Presenter @@@ Kathy Backus, DVM ### 196416###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Joe Bartges, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVN – The University of Georgia
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMDisaster Response Made Easy: Infectious Diseases (SA382)Jenifer Chatfield, DVM, DACZM – 4J Conservation Center ### 125580###Primary Presenter @@@ Kenneth Burton, DVM – National Agricultural Biosecurity Center (NABC) ### 196428###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Jenifer Chatfield, DVM, DACZM – 4J Conservation Center
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMHigh-risk Cases: Anesthesia for Patients Too Sick for Anesthesia (SA6)Ralph C. Harvey, DVM, MS, DACVAA – University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine ### 172654###Primary Presenter @@@ Jeremy Wentz, VMD – Barton Heights Veterinary Hospital ### 196517###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Ralph C. Harvey, DVM, MS, DACVAA – University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMWhy One Rarely Performs a "Dental Prophy" (SA62)Barden Greenfield, DVM, DAVDC – Your Pet Dentist of Memphis (@ Memphis Veterinary Specialists) and Little Rock (@ Arkansas Veterinary Specialists) ### 177108###Primary Presenter @@@ Kimberly Franco, DVM – Desert inn animal hospital ### 206532###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Barden Greenfield, DVM, DAVDC – Your Pet Dentist of Memphis (@ Memphis Veterinary Specialists) and Little Rock (@ Arkansas Veterinary Specialists)
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMCushings Disease in the Dermatology World (SA70)Allison Kirby, DVM DACVD – ANIMAL DERMATOLOGY CLINIC ### 265964###Primary Presenter @@@ Doug Yanik, DVM ### 316216###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Allison Kirby, DVM DACVD – ANIMAL DERMATOLOGY CLINIC
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMEquine Case Studies: How Would You Manage? (VT26)Heather Hopkinson, RVT, VTS (Equine) – Academy of Equine Veterinary Nursing Technicians ### 263545###Primary Presenter @@@ Julie Holle, RVT ### 196454###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Heather Hopkinson, RVT, VTS (Equine) – Academy of Equine Veterinary Nursing Technicians
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMEvaluation of the Neurologic Patient (VT34)Stephanie Gilliam, RVT, CCRP, VTS (Neurology) – University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center ### 263539###Primary Presenter @@@ Isha Buis, RVT – Northwest SPCA ### 196426###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Stephanie Gilliam, RVT, CCRP, VTS (Neurology) – University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMSymposium
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMOne Respiratory Medicine: A Comparative Look at Vaccination for Respiratory Pathogens (S10B)John Ellis, DVM, PhD, DACVP, DACVM (Immunology, Virology) – Western College of Veterinary Medicine ### 172628###Primary Presenter @@@ Eileen Ball, DVM ### 212283###Moderator
Primary Presenter: John Ellis, DVM, PhD, DACVP, DACVM (Immunology, Virology) – Western College of Veterinary Medicine
Sponsored By: - 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMThe Art of Laser Therapy: Case Management (S15B)John Godbold, DVM – Stonehaven Veterinary Consulting ### 172642###Primary Presenter @@@ Carl Bennett – LiteCure, LLC ### 196421###Moderator
Primary Presenter: John Godbold, DVM – Stonehaven Veterinary Consulting
Sponsored By: - 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMWinning Strategies for Allergies & Atopy (S2B)Mona Boord, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Group ### 185003###Primary Presenter @@@ Adrienne Willett, DVM – Bayer ### 318857###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Mona Boord, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Group
Sponsored By: - 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMChronic Kidney Disease: How to Make the Most of an Early Diagnosis (S6C)Jane Robertson, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – IDEXX ### 172717###Primary Presenter @@@ Carol Barton, DVM – IDEXX Laboratories ### 320158###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Jane Robertson, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – IDEXX
Sponsored By: - 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMFood Responsive Enteropathy in Dogs: More than a GI Disorder (S7B)Stanley Marks, BVSc, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM & Oncology), DACVN – University of California, Davis ### 172683###Primary Presenter @@@ Emily Cross, DVM ### 196436###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Stanley Marks, BVSc, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM & Oncology), DACVN – University of California, Davis
Sponsored By: - 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMTicks on Cats: Far More Common than You Realize (S8B)Jennifer E. Thomas, DVM – Oklahoma State University ### 265162###Primary Presenter @@@ Kathy Gloyd, DVM ### 196448###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Jennifer E. Thomas, DVM – Oklahoma State University
Sponsored By:
- 9:00 AM - 12:30 PMRed Rock Canyon: City Highlights Tour (E8)
- 9:30 AM - 9:50 AMThe P-R-P of Platelet Rich Plasma (EL10)Sherman O. Canapp, Jr., DVM, MS, CCRT, DACVS, DACVSMR – Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group ### 263519###Primary Presenter
Primary Presenter: Sherman O. Canapp, Jr., DVM, MS, CCRT, DACVS, DACVSMR – Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group
Sponsored By: - 10:00 AM - 10:20 AMPrevent Cross Contamination Through Proper Cleaning Procedures (EL22)Chris Quinlan – Health Technology Professional Products, Inc. ### 194783###Primary Presenter
Primary Presenter: Chris Quinlan – Health Technology Professional Products, Inc.
Sponsored By: - 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMLecture
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMHow to Rehabilitate Back Problems (EQ19)Phillippe H. Benoit, DVM, MS, DACVSMR – Equisport Consulting ### 263513###Primary Presenter @@@ Jerry Billquist, DVM, MS – Billquist Animal Care ### 196423###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Phillippe H. Benoit, DVM, MS, DACVSMR – Equisport Consulting
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMTurtles & Tortoises: Common Problems & Treatments (EX31)Douglas Mader, MS, DVM, DAVBP (C/F, R/A), DECZM (Herpetology) – Marathon Veterinary Hospital ### 125596###Primary Presenter @@@ Amy Shima, DVM, BA, BVSc – Shima Veterinary Services ### 284696###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Douglas Mader, MS, DVM, DAVBP (C/F, R/A), DECZM (Herpetology) – Marathon Veterinary Hospital
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMExamination & Treatment of Down Cow: Challenge & Opportunities II (FA23)Gilles Fecteau, DVM, DACVIM (LAIM) – Université de Montréal ### 263537###Primary Presenter @@@ Thomas Furman, DVM ### 196446###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Gilles Fecteau, DVM, DACVIM (LAIM) – Université de Montréal
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMFracture Repair in Cattle (FA55)Sabrina Brounts, DVM, MS, DACVS, DECVS, DACVSMR – University of Wisconsin, Madison ### 125578###Primary Presenter @@@ B. Joe Dedrickson, DVM, PhD – Merial ### 196440###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Sabrina Brounts, DVM, MS, DACVS, DECVS, DACVSMR – University of Wisconsin, Madison
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMIs Your IT Protected? (PM29)Nancy Dewitz – Beyond Indigo ### 263530###Primary Presenter @@@ Cris Chilelli, CVPM – VCA Antech ### 284688###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Nancy Dewitz – Beyond Indigo
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMOwner-Manager Relationships (& Contracts!) (PM41)Charlotte Lacroix, DVM, Esq. – Veterinary Business Advisors ### 172666###Primary Presenter @@@ Gerald Adams, DVM ### 196410###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Charlotte Lacroix, DVM, Esq. – Veterinary Business Advisors
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMHow Do I Monitor the Diabetic Patient? (SA127)Cynthia R. Ward, VMD, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – University of Georgia ### 177140###Primary Presenter @@@ Anthony B. McCorkle, DVM ### 317412###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Cynthia R. Ward, VMD, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – University of Georgia
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMABC's of Behavior Change: The Importance of Antecedents to Behaviors & Consequences (SA17)Margaret M. Duxbury, DVM, DACVB – Veterinary Behavior Specialties of Minnesota ### 270237###Primary Presenter @@@ Nichole Wagner, DVM – Mountain Vista Animal Hospital ### 196515###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Margaret M. Duxbury, DVM, DACVB – Veterinary Behavior Specialties of Minnesota
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMSonographic Evaluation of the Urinary Tract: So Much More than Cystocentesis! (SA197)Erin G. Porter, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida ### 185337###Primary Presenter @@@ Jatain Sondhi, DVM – Lifetime Animal Care Center ### 196504###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Erin G. Porter, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMCanine Refractory Ulcers (SA259)Mary Belle Glaze, DVM, DACVO – Gulf Coast Animal Eye Clinic ### 177147###Primary Presenter @@@ Meghan Burns, DVM – Connect Veterinary Consulting ### 204532###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Mary Belle Glaze, DVM, DACVO – Gulf Coast Animal Eye Clinic
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMDiagnosis & Chronic Management of Canine Allergic Otitis Externa (SA271)Rod A. Rosychuk, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) ### 266049###Primary Presenter @@@ Gretchen Norton, DVM – Summit Veterinary Service ### 196481###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Rod A. Rosychuk, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMSkin Fold Surgery: The Dirty Secrets (SA331)Daniel D. Smeak, DVM, DACVS – Colorado State University ### 172736###Primary Presenter @@@ Terry Beebe, DVM ### 196420###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Daniel D. Smeak, DVM, DACVS – Colorado State University
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMCase Studies in Feline Heart Disease (SA35)Etienne Cote, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM & Cardiology) – University of Prince Edward Island ### 172616###Primary Presenter @@@ Jeremy Wentz, VMD – Barton Heights Veterinary Hospital ### 196517###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Etienne Cote, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM & Cardiology) – University of Prince Edward Island
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMThe ABCs of Rodenticides (SA361)Tina Wismer, DVM, DABVT, DABT, MS – ASPCA ### 263581###Primary Presenter @@@ Ajay Srivastava, DVM, PhD – Vetsplus Inc ### 198643###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Tina Wismer, DVM, DABVT, DABT, MS – ASPCA
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMMaking Sense of It All: Tests of Renal Function, Old & New (SA367)Andrew Bugbee, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – University of Georgia ### 269848###Primary Presenter @@@ Kathy Backus, DVM ### 196416###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Andrew Bugbee, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – University of Georgia
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMDisaster Response Made Easy: Earthquakes (SA383)Jenifer Chatfield, DVM, DACZM – 4J Conservation Center ### 125580###Primary Presenter @@@ Kenneth Burton, DVM – National Agricultural Biosecurity Center (NABC) ### 196428###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Jenifer Chatfield, DVM, DACZM – 4J Conservation Center
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMIntroduction to Laboratory Profiling I (SA43)Alan H. Rebar, DVM, PhD, DACVP – North Carolina State University ### 172714###Primary Presenter @@@ Michael D. Piontkowski, DVM – Bighorn Veterinary Consulting, LLC ### 196485###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Alan H. Rebar, DVM, PhD, DACVP – North Carolina State University
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMWhy Home Care Can Make or Break a Pet’s Mouth (SA63)Paul Q. Mitchell, DVM, DAVDC – Veterinary Dental Services ### 263560###Primary Presenter @@@ Kimberly Franco, DVM – Desert inn animal hospital ### 206532###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Paul Q. Mitchell, DVM, DAVDC – Veterinary Dental Services
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMPemphigus Treatment for the Canine & Feline Patient (SA71)Allison Kirby, DVM DACVD – ANIMAL DERMATOLOGY CLINIC ### 265964###Primary Presenter @@@ Doug Yanik, DVM ### 316216###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Allison Kirby, DVM DACVD – ANIMAL DERMATOLOGY CLINIC
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMEquine Herpes Virus (VT27)Heather Hopkinson, RVT, VTS (Equine) – Academy of Equine Veterinary Nursing Technicians ### 263545###Primary Presenter @@@ Julie Holle, RVT ### 196454###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Heather Hopkinson, RVT, VTS (Equine) – Academy of Equine Veterinary Nursing Technicians
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMIdiopathic Epilepsy: What's New? (VT35)Stephanie Gilliam, RVT, CCRP, VTS (Neurology) – University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center ### 263539###Primary Presenter @@@ Isha Buis, RVT – Northwest SPCA ### 196426###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Stephanie Gilliam, RVT, CCRP, VTS (Neurology) – University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMSymposium
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMCanine Leptospirosis: Risk from the Clinical Perspective (S10C)Richard Goldstein, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM-CA – Animal Medical Center ### 172644###Primary Presenter @@@ Eileen Ball, DVM ### 212283###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Richard Goldstein, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM-CA – Animal Medical Center
Sponsored By: - 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMLaser Therapy Applications: Routine & Not So Routine (S15C)John Godbold, DVM – Stonehaven Veterinary Consulting ### 172642###Primary Presenter @@@ Carl Bennett – LiteCure, LLC ### 196421###Moderator
Primary Presenter: John Godbold, DVM – Stonehaven Veterinary Consulting
Sponsored By: - 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMPain Management 360: Treatment Strategies for the Canine Arthritis Patient (S2C)James Gaynor, DVM, MS, DACVAA, DAAPM – Peak Performance Veterinary Group ### 284933###Primary Presenter @@@ Adrienne Willett, DVM – Bayer ### 318857###Moderator
Primary Presenter: James Gaynor, DVM, MS, DACVAA, DAAPM – Peak Performance Veterinary Group
Sponsored By: - 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMAll About Fecal Diagnostics: Classic & Cutting Edge (S6B)Michael Dryden, DVM, MS, PhD – Kansas State University ### 178334###Primary Presenter @@@ Kari Mundschenk, DVM – IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. ### 320159###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Michael Dryden, DVM, MS, PhD – Kansas State University
Sponsored By: - 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMGrowing Old with Grace – Advances in Cognitive Health (S7C)Gary Landsberg, DVM, DACVB, DECAWBM – North Toronto Veterinary Behaviour Specialty Clinic ### 172667###Primary Presenter @@@ Emily Cross, DVM ### 196436###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Gary Landsberg, DVM, DACVB, DECAWBM – North Toronto Veterinary Behaviour Specialty Clinic
Sponsored By: - 10:00 AM - 10:50 AMWhat's New with Lyme? (S8CP)Steven M. Callister, PhD – Gundersen Health Systems ### 265163###Co-Presenter @@@ Scott Stevenson, DVM – Thousand Islands Veterinary Services ### 265181###Co-Presenter @@@ Kathy Gloyd, DVM ### 196448###Moderator
Co-Presenter: Steven M. Callister, PhD – Gundersen Health Systems
Co-Presenter: Scott Stevenson, DVM – Thousand Islands Veterinary Services
Sponsored By:
- 10:00 AM - 11:50 AMWorkshop
- 10:00 AM - 11:50 AMSurgery for Technicians (WS10)Karen Ellis, LVT, VTS (Surgery) – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists ### 263536###Instructor
Instructor: Karen Ellis, LVT, VTS (Surgery) – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists
- 10:00 AM - 11:50 AMAdvanced Workshop Session: Exit & Sale Planning (WS5)Byron Farquer, DVM, CVA – Simmons & Associates Pacific, Inc. ### 125588###Instructor
Instructor: Byron Farquer, DVM, CVA – Simmons & Associates Pacific, Inc.
- 10:00 AM - 6:00 PMLas Vegas Premium Outlet Shopping Shuttle (E18)
- 10:30 AM - 10:50 AMPrevent Nosocomial Infections Through Proper Floor Care (EL23)Mel Forbes – Health Technology Professional Products Inc. ### 284701###Primary Presenter
Primary Presenter: Mel Forbes – Health Technology Professional Products Inc.
Sponsored By: - 11:00 AM - 11:20 AMPractice Finances 101 - Put the Profit in Your Pocket (EL26)Joel Parker, DVM – Veterinary Practice Solutions (VPS) ### 290219###Primary Presenter
Primary Presenter: Joel Parker, DVM – Veterinary Practice Solutions (VPS)
Sponsored By: - 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMLecture
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMHow to Evaluate the Pelvis & Do Local Medical Treatments (EQ20)Phillippe H. Benoit, DVM, MS, DACVSMR – Equisport Consulting ### 263513###Primary Presenter @@@ Jerry Billquist, DVM, MS – Billquist Animal Care ### 196423###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Phillippe H. Benoit, DVM, MS, DACVSMR – Equisport Consulting
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMIguanas: The Most Common Surgical Procedures (EX32)Douglas Mader, MS, DVM, DAVBP (C/F, R/A), DECZM (Herpetology) – Marathon Veterinary Hospital ### 125596###Primary Presenter @@@ Amy Shima, DVM, BA, BVSc – Shima Veterinary Services ### 284696###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Douglas Mader, MS, DVM, DAVBP (C/F, R/A), DECZM (Herpetology) – Marathon Veterinary Hospital
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMBacteremia & Septicemia in the Neonatal Calf (FA24)Gilles Fecteau, DVM, DACVIM (LAIM) – Université de Montréal ### 263537###Primary Presenter @@@ Thomas Furman, DVM ### 196446###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Gilles Fecteau, DVM, DACVIM (LAIM) – Université de Montréal
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMUpdate on GI Tract Surgery (FA56)Sabrina Brounts, DVM, MS, DACVS, DECVS, DACVSMR – University of Wisconsin, Madison ### 125578###Primary Presenter @@@ B. Joe Dedrickson, DVM, PhD – Merial ### 196440###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Sabrina Brounts, DVM, MS, DACVS, DECVS, DACVSMR – University of Wisconsin, Madison
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMPractice Management Software: Updated? Change? Cloud? (PM30)Nancy Dewitz – Beyond Indigo ### 263530###Primary Presenter @@@ Cris Chilelli, CVPM – VCA Antech ### 284688###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Nancy Dewitz – Beyond Indigo
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMDrug Testing: Is It Worth the Risk? (PM42)Charlotte Lacroix, DVM, Esq. – Veterinary Business Advisors ### 172666###Primary Presenter @@@ Gerald Adams, DVM ### 196410###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Charlotte Lacroix, DVM, Esq. – Veterinary Business Advisors
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMAnd Now the Diabetic Patient Has Another Disease! (SA128)Cynthia R. Ward, VMD, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – University of Georgia ### 177140###Primary Presenter @@@ Anthony B. McCorkle, DVM ### 317412###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Cynthia R. Ward, VMD, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – University of Georgia
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMWhen Two Dogs Are Too Many: Managing Interdog Aggression in the Home (SA18)Ellen Lindell, DVM, DACVB – Veterinary Behavior Consultations PC ### 265691###Primary Presenter @@@ Nichole Wagner, DVM – Mountain Vista Animal Hospital ### 196515###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Ellen Lindell, DVM, DACVB – Veterinary Behavior Consultations PC
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMRadiographic Interpretation of Feline Lungs (SA198)Erin G. Porter, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida ### 185337###Primary Presenter @@@ Jatain Sondhi, DVM – Lifetime Animal Care Center ### 196504###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Erin G. Porter, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMCataracts: What Can/Should I Do? (SA260)Mary Belle Glaze, DVM, DACVO – Gulf Coast Animal Eye Clinic ### 177147###Primary Presenter @@@ Meghan Burns, DVM – Connect Veterinary Consulting ### 204532###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Mary Belle Glaze, DVM, DACVO – Gulf Coast Animal Eye Clinic
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMTopical Therapies in Otology (SA272)Jennifer Aniya, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic ### 181739###Primary Presenter @@@ Gretchen Norton, DVM – Summit Veterinary Service ### 196481###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Jennifer Aniya, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMWhat Ear Surgery Is Indicated: Decisions, Decisions (SA332)Daniel D. Smeak, DVM, DACVS – Colorado State University ### 172736###Primary Presenter @@@ Terry Beebe, DVM ### 196420###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Daniel D. Smeak, DVM, DACVS – Colorado State University
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMPulmonary Thromboembolism (SA36)Etienne Cote, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM & Cardiology) – University of Prince Edward Island ### 172616###Primary Presenter @@@ Jeremy Wentz, VMD – Barton Heights Veterinary Hospital ### 196517###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Etienne Cote, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM & Cardiology) – University of Prince Edward Island
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMHuman Medication Intoxications (SA362)Tina Wismer, DVM, DABVT, DABT, MS – ASPCA ### 263581###Primary Presenter @@@ Ajay Srivastava, DVM, PhD – Vetsplus Inc ### 198643###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Tina Wismer, DVM, DABVT, DABT, MS – ASPCA
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMUrine Trouble: Chronic Kidney Disease (SA368)Andrew Bugbee, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – University of Georgia ### 269848###Primary Presenter @@@ Kathy Backus, DVM ### 196416###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Andrew Bugbee, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – University of Georgia
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMEbola, Zika, Screw Worm: Now What? (SA384)Jenifer Chatfield, DVM, DACZM – 4J Conservation Center ### 125580###Primary Presenter @@@ Kenneth Burton, DVM – National Agricultural Biosecurity Center (NABC) ### 196428###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Jenifer Chatfield, DVM, DACZM – 4J Conservation Center
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMIntroduction to Laboratory Profiling II (SA44)Alan H. Rebar, DVM, PhD, DACVP – North Carolina State University ### 172714###Primary Presenter @@@ Michael D. Piontkowski, DVM – Bighorn Veterinary Consulting, LLC ### 196485###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Alan H. Rebar, DVM, PhD, DACVP – North Carolina State University
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMControversial Topics in Veterinary Dentistry: A Panel Discussion (SA64P)Barden Greenfield, DVM, DAVDC – Your Pet Dentist of Memphis (@ Memphis Veterinary Specialists) and Little Rock (@ Arkansas Veterinary Specialists) ### 177108###Co-Presenter @@@ Curt Coffman, DVM, DAVDC – Arizona Veterinary Dental Specialists ### 263523###Co-Presenter @@@ Paul Q. Mitchell, DVM, DAVDC – Veterinary Dental Services ### 263560###Co-Presenter @@@ Kimberly Franco, DVM – Desert inn animal hospital ### 206532###Moderator
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
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMNew Drugs in Veterinary Dermatology (SA72)Allison Kirby, DVM DACVD – ANIMAL DERMATOLOGY CLINIC ### 265964###Primary Presenter @@@ Doug Yanik, DVM ### 316216###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Allison Kirby, DVM DACVD – ANIMAL DERMATOLOGY CLINIC
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMFoals: Admitting the Critical Baby (VT28)Heather Hopkinson, RVT, VTS (Equine) – Academy of Equine Veterinary Nursing Technicians ### 263545###Primary Presenter @@@ Julie Holle, RVT ### 196454###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Heather Hopkinson, RVT, VTS (Equine) – Academy of Equine Veterinary Nursing Technicians
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMWobblers Disease: A Pain in the Neck (VT36)Stephanie Gilliam, RVT, CCRP, VTS (Neurology) – University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center ### 263539###Primary Presenter @@@ Isha Buis, RVT – Northwest SPCA ### 196426###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Stephanie Gilliam, RVT, CCRP, VTS (Neurology) – University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMSymposium
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMLyme Disease: The Latest Research & Vaccination Information (S10D)Richard T. Marconi, PhD – Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center ### 172781###Primary Presenter @@@ Eileen Ball, DVM ### 212283###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Richard T. Marconi, PhD – Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center
Sponsored By: - 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMLaser Therapy: Advice for Use in the Real World (S15D)John Godbold, DVM – Stonehaven Veterinary Consulting ### 172642###Primary Presenter @@@ Carl Bennett – LiteCure, LLC ### 196421###Moderator
Primary Presenter: John Godbold, DVM – Stonehaven Veterinary Consulting
Sponsored By: - 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMDermatophytes, Demodex & Pyoderma: Oh My! New Diagnostics & Treatments (S2D)Lynette Cole, DVM, MS, DACVD – The Ohio State University ### 284601###Primary Presenter @@@ Adrienne Willett, DVM – Bayer ### 318857###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Lynette Cole, DVM, MS, DACVD – The Ohio State University
Sponsored By: - 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMDiagnostic Workups Are Good Medicine for Cats: Update Your Protocols for Optimal Care (S6DP)Susan Little, DVM, DABVP (Feline) – Bytown Cat Hospital ### 177112###Co-Presenter @@@ Michael Lappin, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – Colorado State University ### 172668###Co-Presenter @@@ Kari Mundschenk, DVM – IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. ### 320159###Moderator
Co-Presenter: Susan Little, DVM, DABVP (Feline) – Bytown Cat Hospital
Co-Presenter: Michael Lappin, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – Colorado State University
Sponsored By: - 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMUnraveling the Mystery: A Multifaceted Approach to Identifying & Treating Behavior Changes in Geriatric Dogs (S7D)Julia Albright, MA, DVM, DACVB – University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine ### 270582###Primary Presenter @@@ Emily Cross, DVM ### 196436###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Julia Albright, MA, DVM, DACVB – University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine
Sponsored By: - 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMCanine Flu: When Disaster Strikes (S8DP)Natalie Marks, DVM – Blum Animal Hospital ### 172782###Co-Presenter @@@ Brenda L. Dines, DVM – Humane Society Calumet ### 265182###Co-Presenter @@@ Michael Mayer – Hip Hounds ### 265183###Co-Presenter @@@ Kathy Gloyd, DVM ### 196448###Moderator
Co-Presenter: Natalie Marks, DVM – Blum Animal Hospital
Co-Presenter: Brenda L. Dines, DVM – Humane Society Calumet
Co-Presenter: Michael Mayer – Hip Hounds
Sponsored By:
- 11:30 AM - 11:50 AMBuilding Your Owner Independent Practice (EL28)Joel Parker, DVM – Veterinary Practice Solutions (VPS) ### 290219###Primary Presenter
Primary Presenter: Joel Parker, DVM – Veterinary Practice Solutions (VPS)
Sponsored By: - 12:00 PM - 12:20 PMIt Only Takes One Missed Dose (EL11)Chris Adolph, DVM, MS, DACVM (Parasitology) – Zoetis ### 172592###Primary Presenter
Primary Presenter: Chris Adolph, DVM, MS, DACVM (Parasitology) – Zoetis
Sponsored By:
- 12:00 PM - 1:00 PMIndustry Lunch Seminar
- 12:00 PM - 1:00 PMNew Rules: Managing OA without COX-Inhibition (IS10P)Mark Epstein, DVM, DABVP (Canine & Feline), CVPP, DAAPM – TotalBond Veterinary Hospitals ### 172629###Co-Presenter @@@ Kristin Kirkby Shaw, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVS, DACVSMR – Animal Surgical Clinic of Seattle ### 270660###Co-Presenter @@@ Amber Rotenberry, DVM ### 316896###Moderator
Co-Presenter: Mark Epstein, DVM, DABVP (Canine & Feline), CVPP, DAAPM – TotalBond Veterinary Hospitals
Co-Presenter: Kristin Kirkby Shaw, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVS, DACVSMR – Animal Surgical Clinic of Seattle
Sponsored By: - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PMExtended Flea & Tick Control for Dogs & Cats: Benefits for Your Business & Your Patients (IS11P)Rob Armstrong, DVM, DVSc – Merck Animal Health ### 270327###Co-Presenter @@@ Dan Markwalder, DVM – Animal Care Clinic - Algonquin ### 270326###Co-Presenter @@@ Kathy Heaney, DVM ### 196452###Moderator
Co-Presenter: Rob Armstrong, DVM, DVSc – Merck Animal Health
Co-Presenter: Dan Markwalder, DVM – Animal Care Clinic - Algonquin
Sponsored By: - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PMEpilepsy Management: Beyond Drugs (IS12P)Holger A. Volk, DVM, PhD, PGCAP, DECVN, FHEA, MRCVS – The Royal Veterinary College ### 270329###Co-Presenter @@@ Stephen Ettinger, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM & Cardiology), FACC, FAHA – VCA All-Care Animal Referral Center ### 172630###Co-Presenter @@@ Jason Gagne, DVM, DACVN – Purina ### 279009###Co-Presenter @@@ Emily Cross, DVM ### 196436###Moderator
Co-Presenter: Holger A. Volk, DVM, PhD, PGCAP, DECVN, FHEA, MRCVS – The Royal Veterinary College
Co-Presenter: Stephen Ettinger, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM & Cardiology), FACC, FAHA – VCA All-Care Animal Referral Center
Co-Presenter: Jason Gagne, DVM, DACVN – Purina
Sponsored By: - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PMNext Generation Therapy for Atopic Dermatitis (IS13)Lindsay W. McKay, DVM, DACVD – VCA Arboretum View Animal Hospital ### 265271###Primary Presenter @@@ Andrew Hillier, BVSc, MANZCVS (Canine Medicine), DACVD – Zoetis ### 284603###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Lindsay W. McKay, DVM, DACVD – VCA Arboretum View Animal Hospital
Sponsored By:
- 12:30 PM - 12:50 PMFeline Parasite Protection (EL12)Chris Adolph, DVM, MS, DACVM (Parasitology) – Zoetis ### 172592###Primary Presenter
Primary Presenter: Chris Adolph, DVM, MS, DACVM (Parasitology) – Zoetis
Sponsored By:
- 1:00 PM - 1:20 PMRelaying Value to Owners: Cerenia & the Surgical Suite (EL13)Ralph C. Harvey, DVM, MS, DACVAA – University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine ### 172654###Primary Presenter
Primary Presenter: Ralph C. Harvey, DVM, MS, DACVAA – University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine
Sponsored By:
- 1:00 PM - 3:30 PMBrewery Tour and Beer Tasting (Tuesday) (E14)
- 1:30 PM - 1:50 PMNew Perspectives on Noise Aversion: Beyond Thunder & Fireworks (EL14)Bernadine Deann Cruz, DVM – DrCruzNPets ### 265281###Primary Presenter
Primary Presenter: Bernadine Deann Cruz, DVM – DrCruzNPets
Sponsored By:
- 1:30 PM - 5:30 PMHands-on Lab
- 1:30 PM - 5:30 PMSmall Animal Abdominal Ultrasound for Technicians (HO14)Clifford (Kip) Berry, III, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida ### 185324###Instructor @@@ Andrea Matthews, DVM, DACVR – Antech Imaging Services ### 185334###Instructor @@@ Rachel E. Pollard, DVM, PhD, DACVR – University of California, Davis ### 290107###Instructor @@@ Matthew D. Winter, DVM, DACVR – North American Veterinary Community ### 177113###Instructor
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: Matthew D. Winter, DVM, DACVR – North American Veterinary Community
Sponsored By: - 1:30 PM - 5:30 PMDental Radiographic Positioning for the Dog & Cat (HO4)Barden Greenfield, DVM, DAVDC – Your Pet Dentist of Memphis (@ Memphis Veterinary Specialists) and Little Rock (@ Arkansas Veterinary Specialists) ### 177108###Instructor @@@ Curt Coffman, DVM, DAVDC – Arizona Veterinary Dental Specialists ### 263523###Instructor @@@ Paul Q. Mitchell, DVM, DAVDC – Veterinary Dental Services ### 263560###Instructor
Instructor: Barden Greenfield, DVM, DAVDC – Your Pet Dentist of Memphis (@ Memphis Veterinary Specialists) and Little Rock (@ Arkansas Veterinary Specialists)
Instructor: Curt Coffman, DVM, DAVDC – Arizona Veterinary Dental Specialists
Instructor: Paul Q. Mitchell, DVM, DAVDC – Veterinary Dental Services
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- 2:00 PM - 2:20 PMUrinalysis: A Critical Part of the Minimum Database (EL15)Jennifer Ogeer, DVM, MS, MBA – IDEXX ### 306761###Primary Presenter
Primary Presenter: Jennifer Ogeer, DVM, MS, MBA – IDEXX
Sponsored By: - 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMLecture
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMUltrasound & Severe Acute Lameness: The Forelimb (EQ25)Mary Beth Whitcomb, DVM, MBA – University of California, Davis ### 263579###Primary Presenter @@@ Cindy S. Backus, MS DVM PhD – Countryside Veterinary Services, Louisville, Tennessee ### 196415###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Mary Beth Whitcomb, DVM, MBA – University of California, Davis
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMSuccessful, Practitioner-friendly, Standing Equine Urogenital Surgery I (EQ45)Michael J. Huber, DVM, MS, DACVS – Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine ### 263546###Primary Presenter @@@ Jerry Billquist, DVM, MS – Billquist Animal Care ### 196423###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Michael J. Huber, DVM, MS, DACVS – Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMRabbit & Ferret Emergency Procedures (EX17)Joerg Mayer, DVM – University of Georgia ### 263556###Primary Presenter @@@ Amy Shima, DVM, BA, BVSc – Shima Veterinary Services ### 284696###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Joerg Mayer, DVM – University of Georgia
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMTips & Tricks for Dealing with Dystocia in Small Ruminants & Swine (FA29)Charles Estill, VMD, PhD, DACT – Oregon State University ### 125586###Primary Presenter @@@ Jerry Woodruff, DVM ### 196521###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Charles Estill, VMD, PhD, DACT – Oregon State University
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMBasic Requirements & Metabolism of Vitamins & Minerals by Beef Cattle: What the Practitioner Needs to Know I (FA9)Robert B. Sager, DVM, MS, PhD, DABVP (Beef Cattle) – Medicine Creek Bovine Health Solutions and Consulting ### 263569###Primary Presenter @@@ Thomas Furman, DVM ### 196446###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Robert B. Sager, DVM, MS, PhD, DABVP (Beef Cattle) – Medicine Creek Bovine Health Solutions and Consulting
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMInventory Costs Too High: Now What? I (PM1)Karen E. Felsted, CPA, MS, DVM, CVPM, CVA – PantheraT Veterinary Management Consulting ### 125589###Primary Presenter @@@ Cris Chilelli, CVPM – VCA Antech ### 284688###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Karen E. Felsted, CPA, MS, DVM, CVPM, CVA – PantheraT Veterinary Management Consulting
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMGrow & Manage Your Mixed Practice I (PM61)Byron Farquer, DVM, CVA – Simmons & Associates Pacific, Inc. ### 125588###Primary Presenter @@@ Gerald Adams, DVM ### 196410###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Byron Farquer, DVM, CVA – Simmons & Associates Pacific, Inc.
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMEmergency Management of Feline Urethral Obstruction (SA103)Amanda Duffy, DVM, MS, DACVECC – VCA South Shore (Weymouth) Animal Hospital ### 263534###Primary Presenter @@@ Anthony B. McCorkle, DVM ### 317412###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Amanda Duffy, DVM, MS, DACVECC – VCA South Shore (Weymouth) Animal Hospital
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMCurrent Concepts in Feline Chronic Kidney Disease (SA137)Susan Little, DVM, DABVP (Feline) – Bytown Cat Hospital ### 177112###Primary Presenter @@@ Linda Schoenberg, DVM, PhD, DABVP (feline practice)Emeritus – DRCATS LLC ### 196497###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Susan Little, DVM, DABVP (Feline) – Bytown Cat Hospital
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMCanine Chronic Hepatitis (SA165)Keith Richter, DVM, MSEL, DACVIM (SAIM) – Ethos Veterinary Health ### 265293###Primary Presenter @@@ Maria Lowry, DVM ### 284690###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Keith Richter, DVM, MSEL, DACVIM (SAIM) – Ethos Veterinary Health
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMUnderstanding Animal Hospice (SA175)Kathleen Cooney, DVM, MS – Home to Heaven, P.C. ### 177144###Primary Presenter @@@ Kathy Backus, DVM ### 196416###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Kathleen Cooney, DVM, MS – Home to Heaven, P.C.
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMThe Solitary Dog: Managing Interdog Aggression Outside the Home (SA19)Ellen Lindell, DVM, DACVB – Veterinary Behavior Consultations PC ### 265691###Primary Presenter @@@ Nichole Wagner, DVM – Mountain Vista Animal Hospital ### 196515###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Ellen Lindell, DVM, DACVB – Veterinary Behavior Consultations PC
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMAcute Abdomen: Get the Most Out of Your Ultrasound Exam (SA199)Nathalie Rademacher, DVM, DECVDI, DACVR – LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Clinical Sciences ### 290108###Primary Presenter @@@ Jatain Sondhi, DVM – Lifetime Animal Care Center ### 196504###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Nathalie Rademacher, DVM, DECVDI, DACVR – LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Clinical Sciences
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMCytauxzoonosis: A Treatable Disease! (SA207)Adam Birkenheuer, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – North Carolina State University ### 263515###Primary Presenter @@@ Kenneth Burton, DVM – National Agricultural Biosecurity Center (NABC) ### 196428###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Adam Birkenheuer, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – North Carolina State University
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMPrinciples of Eyelid Surgery (SA265)Ron Ofri, DVM, PhD, DECVO – The Hebrew University of Jerusalem ### 263563###Primary Presenter @@@ Doug Yanik, DVM ### 316216###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Ron Ofri, DVM, PhD, DECVO – The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMThe Challenges of Feline Otitis (SA273)Rod A. Rosychuk, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) ### 266049###Primary Presenter @@@ Gretchen Norton, DVM – Summit Veterinary Service ### 196481###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Rod A. Rosychuk, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMPebbles in the Stream: Nephroureterolithiasis (SA369)Andrew Bugbee, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – University of Georgia ### 269848###Primary Presenter @@@ Terry Beebe, DVM ### 196420###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Andrew Bugbee, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – University of Georgia
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMA Case-oriented Approach to Profiling the Urinary System I (SA45)Alan H. Rebar, DVM, PhD, DACVP – North Carolina State University ### 172714###Primary Presenter @@@ Michael D. Piontkowski, DVM – Bighorn Veterinary Consulting, LLC ### 196485###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Alan H. Rebar, DVM, PhD, DACVP – North Carolina State University
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMFrom the Outside Looking In: Cutaneous Manifestations of Systemic Disease I (SA77)Catherine A. Outerbridge, DVM, MVSc, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVD – University of California, Davis ### 172700###Primary Presenter @@@ Kimberly Pope-Robinson, DVM, CCFP – 1 Life Connected Consulting ### 196486###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Catherine A. Outerbridge, DVM, MVSc, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVD – University of California, Davis
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMBehavior Essentials 1: Learning Science (VT1)Monique Feyrecilde, BA, LVT, VTS (Behavior) – Mercer Island Veterinary Clinic Teaching Animals ### 172633###Primary Presenter @@@ Linda Quach, RVT ### 330049###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Monique Feyrecilde, BA, LVT, VTS (Behavior) – Mercer Island Veterinary Clinic Teaching Animals
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMThe Role of Nutrition in Management of Cardiac Disease (VT5)Kristin Hohnadel, BS, CVT, VTS (Cardiology) – University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center ### 263544###Primary Presenter @@@ Isha Buis, RVT – Northwest SPCA ### 196426###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Kristin Hohnadel, BS, CVT, VTS (Cardiology) – University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMSymposium
- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMFeline Renal Insufficiency/Failure & Head Trauma in the Dog & Cat (S11AP)Tamara Grubb, DVM, PhD, DACVAA – Washington State University ### 172650###Co-Presenter @@@ Andre Shih, DVM, DACVAA ### 265263###Co-Presenter
Co-Presenter: Tamara Grubb, DVM, PhD, DACVAA – Washington State University
Co-Presenter: Andre Shih, DVM, DACVAA
Sponsored By: - 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMWhat's New with SAMe (S14A)Craig B. Webb, PhD, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Colorado State University ### 172759###Primary Presenter @@@ Barbara E. Eves, DVM – Nutramax Laboratories Veterinary Sciences, Inc. ### 196444###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Craig B. Webb, PhD, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Colorado State University
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- 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMPain Management & Laser (S15E)Jennifer F. Johnson, VMD, CVPP – Stoney Creek Veterinary Hospital ### 172660###Primary Presenter @@@ Carl Bennett – LiteCure, LLC ### 196421###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Jennifer F. Johnson, VMD, CVPP – Stoney Creek Veterinary Hospital
Sponsored By: - 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMCanine Oral Health: Modalities & Management (S22A)Brook Niemiec, DVM, DAVDC, DEVDC, FAVD – Southern California Veterinary Dental Specialties & Oral Surgery ### 172695###Primary Presenter @@@ Gayle Millard, DVM ### 319087###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Brook Niemiec, DVM, DAVDC, DEVDC, FAVD – Southern California Veterinary Dental Specialties & Oral Surgery
Sponsored By: - 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMManaging Diabetes in Cats (S8E)Patty Lathan, VMD, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) – Mississippi State University ### 172671###Primary Presenter @@@ Kathy Gloyd, DVM ### 196448###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Patty Lathan, VMD, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) – Mississippi State University
Sponsored By: - 2:00 PM - 2:50 PMOne Health Special Programming: Zika Virus Now & in the Future (SP5A)Joseph Iser, MD, DrPH, MSc – Southern Nevada Health District ### 178021###Primary Presenter @@@ Thearayouk Keo, DVM ### 316217###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Joseph Iser, MD, DrPH, MSc – Southern Nevada Health District
- 2:00 PM - 5:50 PMWorkshop
- 2:00 PM - 5:50 PMLeadership Workshop for Personal & Professional Success (WS11)Kara Burns, MS, MEd, LVT, VTS (Nutrition) – Academy of Veterinary Nutrition Technicians ### 172606###Instructor @@@ Heather Prendergast, RVT, CVPM – Synergie Consulting ### 172707###Instructor
Instructor: Kara Burns, MS, MEd, LVT, VTS (Nutrition) – Academy of Veterinary Nutrition Technicians
Instructor: Heather Prendergast, RVT, CVPM – Synergie Consulting
- 2:00 PM - 5:50 PMHR Boot Camp Workshop: Hands-on HR Skills Development (WS6)Mark Opperman, CVPM – Veterinary Management Consultation ### 125601###Instructor @@@ Sheila Grosdidier, RVT, PHR – VMC, Inc ### 125591###Instructor
Instructor: Mark Opperman, CVPM – Veterinary Management Consultation
Instructor: Sheila Grosdidier, RVT, PHR – VMC, Inc
- 2:30 PM - 2:50 PMSDMA Matters Now: There’s a More Reliable Way to Test & Assess Kidney Function (EL16)Jane Robertson, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – IDEXX ### 172717###Primary Presenter
Primary Presenter: Jane Robertson, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – IDEXX
Sponsored By: - 3:00 PM - 3:20 PMTeach Your Old Preventive Care Program New Tricks: Improving Access & Affordability for Your Clients with Managed Preventive Care Plans (EL17)Kyle Lieberman – IDEXX ### 306762###Primary Presenter
Primary Presenter: Kyle Lieberman – IDEXX
Sponsored By: - 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMLecture
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMUltrasound & Severe Acute Lameness: The Hind Limb (EQ26)Mary Beth Whitcomb, DVM, MBA – University of California, Davis ### 263579###Primary Presenter @@@ Cindy S. Backus, MS DVM PhD – Countryside Veterinary Services, Louisville, Tennessee ### 196415###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Mary Beth Whitcomb, DVM, MBA – University of California, Davis
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMSuccessful, Practitioner-friendly, Standing Equine Urogenital Surgery II (EQ46)Michael J. Huber, DVM, MS, DACVS – Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine ### 263546###Primary Presenter @@@ Jerry Billquist, DVM, MS – Billquist Animal Care ### 196423###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Michael J. Huber, DVM, MS, DACVS – Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMSpaying Rabbits & Rats (EX18)Joerg Mayer, DVM – University of Georgia ### 263556###Primary Presenter @@@ Amy Shima, DVM, BA, BVSc – Shima Veterinary Services ### 284696###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Joerg Mayer, DVM – University of Georgia
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMBasic Requirements & Metabolism of Vitamins & Minerals by Beef Cattle: What the Practitioner Needs to Know II (FA10)Robert B. Sager, DVM, MS, PhD, DABVP (Beef Cattle) – Medicine Creek Bovine Health Solutions and Consulting ### 263569###Primary Presenter @@@ Thomas Furman, DVM ### 196446###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Robert B. Sager, DVM, MS, PhD, DABVP (Beef Cattle) – Medicine Creek Bovine Health Solutions and Consulting
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMBovine Dystocia: Techniques & Equipment to Make It Fun Again (FA30)Charles Estill, VMD, PhD, DACT – Oregon State University ### 125586###Primary Presenter @@@ Jerry Woodruff, DVM ### 196521###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Charles Estill, VMD, PhD, DACT – Oregon State University
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMInventory Costs Too High: Now What? II (PM2)Karen E. Felsted, CPA, MS, DVM, CVPM, CVA – PantheraT Veterinary Management Consulting ### 125589###Primary Presenter @@@ Cris Chilelli, CVPM – VCA Antech ### 284688###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Karen E. Felsted, CPA, MS, DVM, CVPM, CVA – PantheraT Veterinary Management Consulting
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMGrow & Manage Your Mixed Practice II (PM62)Byron Farquer, DVM, CVA – Simmons & Associates Pacific, Inc. ### 125588###Primary Presenter @@@ Gerald Adams, DVM ### 196410###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Byron Farquer, DVM, CVA – Simmons & Associates Pacific, Inc.
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMFluid Therapy & Resuscitation (SA104)Amanda Duffy, DVM, MS, DACVECC – VCA South Shore (Weymouth) Animal Hospital ### 263534###Primary Presenter @@@ Anthony B. McCorkle, DVM ### 317412###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Amanda Duffy, DVM, MS, DACVECC – VCA South Shore (Weymouth) Animal Hospital
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMHow to Improve the Safety of Anesthesia for Feline Patients (SA138)Susan Little, DVM, DABVP (Feline) – Bytown Cat Hospital ### 177112###Primary Presenter @@@ Linda Schoenberg, DVM, PhD, DABVP (feline practice)Emeritus – DRCATS LLC ### 196497###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Susan Little, DVM, DABVP (Feline) – Bytown Cat Hospital
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMFeline & Canine GI Lymphoma (SA166)Keith Richter, DVM, MSEL, DACVIM (SAIM) – Ethos Veterinary Health ### 265293###Primary Presenter @@@ Maria Lowry, DVM ### 284690###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Keith Richter, DVM, MSEL, DACVIM (SAIM) – Ethos Veterinary Health
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMThe Hospice Consultation (SA176)Kathleen Cooney, DVM, MS – Home to Heaven, P.C. ### 177144###Primary Presenter @@@ Kathy Backus, DVM ### 196416###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Kathleen Cooney, DVM, MS – Home to Heaven, P.C.
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMBehavioral Side Effects of Psychotropic Drugs (SA20)Ellen Lindell, DVM, DACVB – Veterinary Behavior Consultations PC ### 265691###Primary Presenter @@@ Nichole Wagner, DVM – Mountain Vista Animal Hospital ### 196515###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Ellen Lindell, DVM, DACVB – Veterinary Behavior Consultations PC
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMHow Do I Diagnose Elbow Disease: Practical Guide to Imaging the Elbow (SA200)Nathalie Rademacher, DVM, DECVDI, DACVR – LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Clinical Sciences ### 290108###Primary Presenter @@@ Jatain Sondhi, DVM – Lifetime Animal Care Center ### 196504###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Nathalie Rademacher, DVM, DECVDI, DACVR – LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Clinical Sciences
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMFever of Unknown Origin (SA208)Adam Birkenheuer, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – North Carolina State University ### 263515###Primary Presenter @@@ Kenneth Burton, DVM – National Agricultural Biosecurity Center (NABC) ### 196428###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Adam Birkenheuer, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – North Carolina State University
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMConjunctivitis. A Cat Is Not a Small Dog! (SA266)Ron Ofri, DVM, PhD, DECVO – The Hebrew University of Jerusalem ### 263563###Primary Presenter @@@ Doug Yanik, DVM ### 316216###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Ron Ofri, DVM, PhD, DECVO – The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMDiagnosis & Management of Pseudomonas Otitis (SA274)Jennifer Aniya, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic ### 181739###Primary Presenter @@@ Gretchen Norton, DVM – Summit Veterinary Service ### 196481###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Jennifer Aniya, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMUrine a Losing Situation: Proteinuria (SA370)Andrew Bugbee, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – University of Georgia ### 269848###Primary Presenter @@@ Terry Beebe, DVM ### 196420###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Andrew Bugbee, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – University of Georgia
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMA Case-oriented Approach to Profiling the Urinary System II (SA46)Alan H. Rebar, DVM, PhD, DACVP – North Carolina State University ### 172714###Primary Presenter @@@ Michael D. Piontkowski, DVM – Bighorn Veterinary Consulting, LLC ### 196485###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Alan H. Rebar, DVM, PhD, DACVP – North Carolina State University
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMFrom the Outside Looking In: Cutaneous Manifestations of Systemic Disease II (SA78)Catherine A. Outerbridge, DVM, MVSc, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVD – University of California, Davis ### 172700###Primary Presenter @@@ Kimberly Pope-Robinson, DVM, CCFP – 1 Life Connected Consulting ### 196486###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Catherine A. Outerbridge, DVM, MVSc, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVD – University of California, Davis
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMBehavior Essentials 2: Applications & Case Reports (VT2)Monique Feyrecilde, BA, LVT, VTS (Behavior) – Mercer Island Veterinary Clinic Teaching Animals ### 172633###Primary Presenter @@@ Linda Quach, RVT ### 330049###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Monique Feyrecilde, BA, LVT, VTS (Behavior) – Mercer Island Veterinary Clinic Teaching Animals
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMAnesthetizing The Cardiac Patient (VT6)Kristin Hohnadel, BS, CVT, VTS (Cardiology) – University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center ### 263544###Primary Presenter @@@ Isha Buis, RVT – Northwest SPCA ### 196426###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Kristin Hohnadel, BS, CVT, VTS (Cardiology) – University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMSymposium
- 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMCanine Congestive Heart Failure & Feline HCM/DCM (S11B)Andre Shih, DVM, DACVAA ### 265263###Primary Presenter @@@ Tamara Grubb, DVM, PhD, DACVAA – Washington State University ### 172650###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Andre Shih, DVM, DACVAA
Sponsored By: - 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMPractical Applications of Probiotics (S14B)Jacqueline Whittemore, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD – University of Tennessee, Knoxville ### 265291###Primary Presenter @@@ Barbara E. Eves, DVM – Nutramax Laboratories Veterinary Sciences, Inc. ### 196444###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Jacqueline Whittemore, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD – University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Sponsored By: - 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMLaser’s Role Managing OA (S15F)Jennifer F. Johnson, VMD, CVPP – Stoney Creek Veterinary Hospital ### 172660###Primary Presenter @@@ Carl Bennett – LiteCure, LLC ### 196421###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Jennifer F. Johnson, VMD, CVPP – Stoney Creek Veterinary Hospital
Sponsored By: - 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMReal Periodontal Cases: What Are You Missing? (S22B)Jan Bellows, DVM, DAVDC, DAVBP – All Pets Dental ### 270332###Primary Presenter @@@ Gayle Millard, DVM ### 319087###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Jan Bellows, DVM, DAVDC, DAVBP – All Pets Dental
Sponsored By: - 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMTreatment of Immune-mediated Diseases (S8F)Andrew Mackin, BSc, BVMS, MVS, DVSc, DACVIM (SAIM), FANZCVSc – Mississippi State University ### 265161###Primary Presenter @@@ Kathy Gloyd, DVM ### 196448###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Andrew Mackin, BSc, BVMS, MVS, DVSc, DACVIM (SAIM), FANZCVSc – Mississippi State University
Sponsored By: - 3:00 PM - 3:50 PMOne Health Special Programming: Arbovirus (SP5B)Joseph Iser, MD, DrPH, MSc – Southern Nevada Health District ### 178021###Primary Presenter @@@ Thearayouk Keo, DVM ### 316217###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Joseph Iser, MD, DrPH, MSc – Southern Nevada Health District
- 3:30 PM - 3:50 PMChange the Way You Look at Your SNAP Test Results: SNAP Pro Analyzer with ProRead Software (EL18)Cameron Wise, MBA, PMP – IDEXX ### 307050###Primary Presenter
Primary Presenter: Cameron Wise, MBA, PMP – IDEXX
Sponsored By: - 4:00 PM - 4:20 PMThe Science Inside Your Supplement – What Powers Your Joint Health Nutraceutical? (EL33)Brian S. Beale, DVM, DACVS – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists ### 177116###Primary Presenter
Primary Presenter: Brian S. Beale, DVM, DACVS – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists
Sponsored By: - 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMHealthy Pets Healthy Families: Engaging the Community in One Health (SP5C)Karen Ehnert, DVM, MPVM, DACVPM – Los Angeles County Department of Public Health ### 316156###Primary Presenter @@@ Thearayouk Keo, DVM ### 316217###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Karen Ehnert, DVM, MPVM, DACVPM – Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMLecture
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMWhat Ultrasound Has Taught Us About Horses & Pelvic Fractures (EQ27)Mary Beth Whitcomb, DVM, MBA – University of California, Davis ### 263579###Primary Presenter @@@ Cindy S. Backus, MS DVM PhD – Countryside Veterinary Services, Louisville, Tennessee ### 196415###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Mary Beth Whitcomb, DVM, MBA – University of California, Davis
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMStanding Sinus Surgery in the Horse: What Took Us So Long? (EQ47)Michael J. Huber, DVM, MS, DACVS – Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine ### 263546###Primary Presenter @@@ Jerry Billquist, DVM, MS – Billquist Animal Care ### 196423###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Michael J. Huber, DVM, MS, DACVS – Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMRabbit GI Surgery (EX19)Joerg Mayer, DVM – University of Georgia ### 263556###Primary Presenter @@@ Amy Shima, DVM, BA, BVSc – Shima Veterinary Services ### 284696###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Joerg Mayer, DVM – University of Georgia
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMProduction Costs for Mineral & Vitamin Supplements for Beef Cattle: The Veterinarian’s Role (FA11)Robert B. Sager, DVM, MS, PhD, DABVP (Beef Cattle) – Medicine Creek Bovine Health Solutions and Consulting ### 263569###Primary Presenter @@@ Thomas Furman, DVM ### 196446###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Robert B. Sager, DVM, MS, PhD, DABVP (Beef Cattle) – Medicine Creek Bovine Health Solutions and Consulting
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMStepping Up to the Plate: The "Hows" & "Whys" of Pain Management in Food Animals (FA31)Charles Estill, VMD, PhD, DACT – Oregon State University ### 125586###Primary Presenter @@@ Jerry Woodruff, DVM ### 196521###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Charles Estill, VMD, PhD, DACT – Oregon State University
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMStaff Costs Too High: Now What? I (PM21)Karen E. Felsted, CPA, MS, DVM, CVPM, CVA – PantheraT Veterinary Management Consulting ### 125589###Primary Presenter @@@ Cris Chilelli, CVPM – VCA Antech ### 284688###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Karen E. Felsted, CPA, MS, DVM, CVPM, CVA – PantheraT Veterinary Management Consulting
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMAction Drive Preventative Medicine I (PM63)Henry Yoo, DVM, MSc, MBA – Infinity Medical Consulting & Co. ### 263583###Primary Presenter @@@ Gerald Adams, DVM ### 196410###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Henry Yoo, DVM, MSc, MBA – Infinity Medical Consulting & Co.
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMDaily Assessment & Monitoring of the Critically Ill (SA105)Amanda Duffy, DVM, MS, DACVECC – VCA South Shore (Weymouth) Animal Hospital ### 263534###Primary Presenter @@@ Anthony B. McCorkle, DVM ### 317412###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Amanda Duffy, DVM, MS, DACVECC – VCA South Shore (Weymouth) Animal Hospital
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMEmerging Feline Endocrine Diseases (SA129)Cynthia R. Ward, VMD, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – University of Georgia ### 177140###Primary Presenter @@@ Maria Lowry, DVM ### 284690###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Cynthia R. Ward, VMD, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – University of Georgia
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMElevated Liver Enzymes in Cats – Now What? (SA139)Susan Little, DVM, DABVP (Feline) – Bytown Cat Hospital ### 177112###Primary Presenter @@@ Linda Schoenberg, DVM, PhD, DABVP (feline practice)Emeritus – DRCATS LLC ### 196497###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Susan Little, DVM, DABVP (Feline) – Bytown Cat Hospital
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMThe Multimodal Palliative Care Approach (SA177)Kathleen Cooney, DVM, MS – Home to Heaven, P.C. ### 177144###Primary Presenter @@@ Kathy Backus, DVM ### 196416###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Kathleen Cooney, DVM, MS – Home to Heaven, P.C.
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMContrast Procedures of the Urinary Tract in Small Animals (SA201)Nathalie Rademacher, DVM, DECVDI, DACVR – LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Clinical Sciences ### 290108###Primary Presenter @@@ Jatain Sondhi, DVM – Lifetime Animal Care Center ### 196504###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Nathalie Rademacher, DVM, DECVDI, DACVR – LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Clinical Sciences
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMInfectious Disease Potpourri I (SA209)Adam Birkenheuer, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – North Carolina State University ### 263515###Primary Presenter @@@ Kenneth Burton, DVM – National Agricultural Biosecurity Center (NABC) ### 196428###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Adam Birkenheuer, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – North Carolina State University
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMCreating Happier Cats: At Home & The Veterinary Clinic (SA21)Margaret M. Duxbury, DVM, DACVB – Veterinary Behavior Specialties of Minnesota ### 270237###Primary Presenter @@@ Nichole Wagner, DVM – Mountain Vista Animal Hospital ### 196515###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Margaret M. Duxbury, DVM, DACVB – Veterinary Behavior Specialties of Minnesota
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMDoctor, Will My Dog See Again? (SA267)Ron Ofri, DVM, PhD, DECVO – The Hebrew University of Jerusalem ### 263563###Primary Presenter @@@ Doug Yanik, DVM ### 316216###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Ron Ofri, DVM, PhD, DECVO – The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMCanine Otitis Media (SA275)Rod A. Rosychuk, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) ### 266049###Primary Presenter @@@ Gretchen Norton, DVM – Summit Veterinary Service ### 196481###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Rod A. Rosychuk, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMH20 or K9P: Polyuria & Polydipsia (SA371)Andrew Bugbee, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – University of Georgia ### 269848###Primary Presenter @@@ Terry Beebe, DVM ### 196420###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Andrew Bugbee, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – University of Georgia
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMA Case-oriented Approach to Liver Profiling I (SA47)Alan H. Rebar, DVM, PhD, DACVP – North Carolina State University ### 172714###Primary Presenter @@@ Michael D. Piontkowski, DVM – Bighorn Veterinary Consulting, LLC ### 196485###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Alan H. Rebar, DVM, PhD, DACVP – North Carolina State University
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMWhat Should You Know About Hepatocutaneous Syndrome: Superficial Necrolytic Dermatitis? (SA79)Catherine A. Outerbridge, DVM, MVSc, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVD – University of California, Davis ### 172700###Primary Presenter @@@ Kimberly Pope-Robinson, DVM, CCFP – 1 Life Connected Consulting ### 196486###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Catherine A. Outerbridge, DVM, MVSc, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVD – University of California, Davis
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMFear Free(SM) Essentials: 5 Ways to Get Started with Fear Free(SM) Today! (VT3)Monique Feyrecilde, BA, LVT, VTS (Behavior) – Mercer Island Veterinary Clinic Teaching Animals ### 172633###Primary Presenter @@@ Linda Quach, RVT ### 330049###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Monique Feyrecilde, BA, LVT, VTS (Behavior) – Mercer Island Veterinary Clinic Teaching Animals
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMThe Fundamentals of Electrocardiography (VT7)Kristin Hohnadel, BS, CVT, VTS (Cardiology) – University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center ### 263544###Primary Presenter @@@ Isha Buis, RVT – Northwest SPCA ### 196426###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Kristin Hohnadel, BS, CVT, VTS (Cardiology) – University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMSymposium
- 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMManaging Oncologic Pain in Dogs & Using Sedation without Hesitation in the Fear Free(SM) Practice (S11CP)Marty Becker, DVM – Pet Complex, P.A. ### 172598###Co-Presenter @@@ Carlos O. Rodriguez, Jr., DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Oncology) – PETS Referral Center ### 265264###Co-Presenter @@@ Tamara Grubb, DVM, PhD, DACVAA – Washington State University ### 172650###Moderator
Co-Presenter: Marty Becker, DVM – Pet Complex, P.A.
Co-Presenter: Carlos O. Rodriguez, Jr., DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Oncology) – PETS Referral Center
Sponsored By: - 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMDiagnosing & Treating Separation Anxiety (S14C)Elise Christensen Bell, DVM, DACVB – Veterinary Behavior Consultations of NYC and CO ### 265292###Primary Presenter @@@ Barbara E. Eves, DVM – Nutramax Laboratories Veterinary Sciences, Inc. ### 196444###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Elise Christensen Bell, DVM, DACVB – Veterinary Behavior Consultations of NYC and CO
Sponsored By: - 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMCool Laser Case Studies (S15G)Jennifer F. Johnson, VMD, CVPP – Stoney Creek Veterinary Hospital ### 172660###Primary Presenter @@@ Carl Bennett – LiteCure, LLC ### 196421###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Jennifer F. Johnson, VMD, CVPP – Stoney Creek Veterinary Hospital
Sponsored By: - 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMA Practitioner’s Perspective: Creating a Successful Oral Health Protocol (S22C)Thomas Klein, DVM – East Hilliard Veterinary Services ### 270333###Primary Presenter @@@ Gayle Millard, DVM ### 319087###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Thomas Klein, DVM – East Hilliard Veterinary Services
Sponsored By: - 4:00 PM - 4:50 PMDermatology Pictionary (S8G)Michael Canfield, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology South ### 181672###Primary Presenter @@@ Kathy Gloyd, DVM ### 196448###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Michael Canfield, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology South
Sponsored By:
- 4:30 PM - 4:50 PMThe Science Inside Your Supplement – What Powers Your Joint Health Nutraceutical? (EL34)Brian S. Beale, DVM, DACVS – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists ### 177116###Primary Presenter
Primary Presenter: Brian S. Beale, DVM, DACVS – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists
Sponsored By: - 5:00 PM - 5:50 PMLecture
- 5:00 PM - 5:50 PMInterventional Ultrasound for the Ambulatory Practitioner (EQ28)Mary Beth Whitcomb, DVM, MBA – University of California, Davis ### 263579###Primary Presenter @@@ Cindy S. Backus, MS DVM PhD – Countryside Veterinary Services, Louisville, Tennessee ### 196415###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Mary Beth Whitcomb, DVM, MBA – University of California, Davis
- 5:00 PM - 5:50 PM“The Eyes Have It” Standing Ocular Surgery for the Practitioner (EQ48)Michael J. Huber, DVM, MS, DACVS – Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine ### 263546###Primary Presenter @@@ Jerry Billquist, DVM, MS – Billquist Animal Care ### 196423###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Michael J. Huber, DVM, MS, DACVS – Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine
- 5:00 PM - 5:50 PMAnatomy & Surgery of the Rabbit Ear (EX20)Joerg Mayer, DVM – University of Georgia ### 263556###Primary Presenter @@@ Amy Shima, DVM, BA, BVSc – Shima Veterinary Services ### 284696###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Joerg Mayer, DVM – University of Georgia
- 5:00 PM - 5:50 PMChelated vs Non-chelated Minerals (FA12)Robert B. Sager, DVM, MS, PhD, DABVP (Beef Cattle) – Medicine Creek Bovine Health Solutions and Consulting ### 263569###Primary Presenter @@@ Thomas Furman, DVM ### 196446###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Robert B. Sager, DVM, MS, PhD, DABVP (Beef Cattle) – Medicine Creek Bovine Health Solutions and Consulting
- 5:00 PM - 5:50 PMMaking Sense of Estrus Synchronization Programs for Dairy Farms (FA32)Charles Estill, VMD, PhD, DACT – Oregon State University ### 125586###Primary Presenter @@@ Jerry Woodruff, DVM ### 196521###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Charles Estill, VMD, PhD, DACT – Oregon State University
- 5:00 PM - 5:50 PMStaff Costs Too High: Now What? II (PM22)Karen E. Felsted, CPA, MS, DVM, CVPM, CVA – PantheraT Veterinary Management Consulting ### 125589###Primary Presenter @@@ Cris Chilelli, CVPM – VCA Antech ### 284688###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Karen E. Felsted, CPA, MS, DVM, CVPM, CVA – PantheraT Veterinary Management Consulting
- 5:00 PM - 5:50 PMAction Drive Preventative Medicine II (PM64)Henry Yoo, DVM, MSc, MBA – Infinity Medical Consulting & Co. ### 263583###Primary Presenter @@@ Gerald Adams, DVM ### 196410###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Henry Yoo, DVM, MSc, MBA – Infinity Medical Consulting & Co.
- 5:00 PM - 5:50 PMApproach to Treating Head Trauma (SA106)Amanda Duffy, DVM, MS, DACVECC – VCA South Shore (Weymouth) Animal Hospital ### 263534###Primary Presenter @@@ Anthony B. McCorkle, DVM ### 317412###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Amanda Duffy, DVM, MS, DACVECC – VCA South Shore (Weymouth) Animal Hospital
- 5:00 PM - 5:50 PMCommon Endocrine Questions from Referring Veterinarians (SA130)Cynthia R. Ward, VMD, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – University of Georgia ### 177140###Primary Presenter @@@ Maria Lowry, DVM ### 284690###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Cynthia R. Ward, VMD, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – University of Georgia
- 5:00 PM - 5:50 PMHow to Manage the Cat with Urethral Obstruction (SA140)Susan Little, DVM, DABVP (Feline) – Bytown Cat Hospital ### 177112###Primary Presenter @@@ Linda Schoenberg, DVM, PhD, DABVP (feline practice)Emeritus – DRCATS LLC ### 196497###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Susan Little, DVM, DABVP (Feline) – Bytown Cat Hospital
- 5:00 PM - 5:50 PMNavigating Complex End-of-life Decisions (SA178)Kathleen Cooney, DVM, MS – Home to Heaven, P.C. ### 177144###Primary Presenter @@@ Kathy Backus, DVM ### 196416###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Kathleen Cooney, DVM, MS – Home to Heaven, P.C.
- 5:00 PM - 5:50 PMUltrasound-guided Tissue Sampling: Tips, Tricks & Indications (SA202)Nathalie Rademacher, DVM, DECVDI, DACVR – LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Clinical Sciences ### 290108###Primary Presenter @@@ Jatain Sondhi, DVM – Lifetime Animal Care Center ### 196504###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Nathalie Rademacher, DVM, DECVDI, DACVR – LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Clinical Sciences
- 5:00 PM - 5:50 PMInfectious Disease Potpourri II (SA210)Adam Birkenheuer, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – North Carolina State University ### 263515###Primary Presenter @@@ Kenneth Burton, DVM – National Agricultural Biosecurity Center (NABC) ### 196428###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Adam Birkenheuer, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – North Carolina State University
- 5:00 PM - 5:50 PMFeline Inappropriate Elimination: Forget the Box & Focus on the Felines (SA22)Amy L. Pike, DVM, DACVB – Veterinary Referral Center of NoVa ### 265950###Primary Presenter @@@ Nichole Wagner, DVM – Mountain Vista Animal Hospital ### 196515###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Amy L. Pike, DVM, DACVB – Veterinary Referral Center of NoVa
- 5:00 PM - 5:50 PMGlaucoma: Understand & Treat a Leading & Painful Cause of Blindness (SA268)Ron Ofri, DVM, PhD, DECVO – The Hebrew University of Jerusalem ### 263563###Primary Presenter @@@ Doug Yanik, DVM ### 316216###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Ron Ofri, DVM, PhD, DECVO – The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
- 5:00 PM - 5:50 PMDiagnosis & Management of Canine Ear Masses (SA276)Jennifer Aniya, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic ### 181739###Primary Presenter @@@ Gretchen Norton, DVM – Summit Veterinary Service ### 196481###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Jennifer Aniya, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic
- 5:00 PM - 5:50 PMBladder Drugs for Badder Bugs: Urinary Tract Infection (SA372)Joe Bartges, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVN – The University of Georgia ### 172596###Primary Presenter @@@ Terry Beebe, DVM ### 196420###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Joe Bartges, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVN – The University of Georgia
- 5:00 PM - 5:50 PMA Case-oriented Approach to Liver Profiling II (SA48)Alan H. Rebar, DVM, PhD, DACVP – North Carolina State University ### 172714###Primary Presenter @@@ Michael D. Piontkowski, DVM – Bighorn Veterinary Consulting, LLC ### 196485###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Alan H. Rebar, DVM, PhD, DACVP – North Carolina State University
- 5:00 PM - 5:50 PM“Perhaps I Wasn’t Clear”: Client Communication in Veterinary Dermatology (SA80)Catherine A. Outerbridge, DVM, MVSc, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVD – University of California, Davis ### 172700###Primary Presenter @@@ Kimberly Pope-Robinson, DVM, CCFP – 1 Life Connected Consulting ### 196486###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Catherine A. Outerbridge, DVM, MVSc, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVD – University of California, Davis
- 5:00 PM - 5:50 PMPuppies & Kittens: Preventive Care Means Behavior, Too! (VT4)Monique Feyrecilde, BA, LVT, VTS (Behavior) – Mercer Island Veterinary Clinic Teaching Animals ### 172633###Primary Presenter @@@ Linda Quach, RVT ### 330049###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Monique Feyrecilde, BA, LVT, VTS (Behavior) – Mercer Island Veterinary Clinic Teaching Animals
- 5:00 PM - 5:50 PMThe Role of Technicians in Cardiac Emergencies (VT8)Kristin Hohnadel, BS, CVT, VTS (Cardiology) – University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center ### 263544###Primary Presenter @@@ Isha Buis, RVT – Northwest SPCA ### 196426###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Kristin Hohnadel, BS, CVT, VTS (Cardiology) – University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center
- 5:00 PM - 5:50 PMSymposium
- 5:00 PM - 5:50 PMCanine Hepatic Disease & Feline Asthma & Respiratory Condition (S11D)Ralph C. Harvey, DVM, MS, DACVAA – University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine ### 172654###Primary Presenter @@@ Tamara Grubb, DVM, PhD, DACVAA – Washington State University ### 172650###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Ralph C. Harvey, DVM, MS, DACVAA – University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine
Sponsored By: - 5:00 PM - 5:50 PMGastroenterology: What You Need to Know (S14D)Keith Richter, DVM, MSEL, DACVIM (SAIM) – Ethos Veterinary Health ### 265293###Primary Presenter @@@ Barbara E. Eves, DVM – Nutramax Laboratories Veterinary Sciences, Inc. ### 196444###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Keith Richter, DVM, MSEL, DACVIM (SAIM) – Ethos Veterinary Health
Sponsored By: - 5:00 PM - 5:50 PMIncorporating Laser Therapy (S15H)Jennifer F. Johnson, VMD, CVPP – Stoney Creek Veterinary Hospital ### 172660###Primary Presenter @@@ Carl Bennett – LiteCure, LLC ### 196421###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Jennifer F. Johnson, VMD, CVPP – Stoney Creek Veterinary Hospital
Sponsored By: - 5:00 PM - 5:50 PMDental Home Care: Engage, Educate, Empower (S22D)Mary Berg, RVT, RLATG, VTS (Dentistry) – Beyond the Crown Veterinary Education ### 172599###Primary Presenter @@@ Gayle Millard, DVM ### 319087###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Mary Berg, RVT, RLATG, VTS (Dentistry) – Beyond the Crown Veterinary Education
Sponsored By: - 5:00 PM - 5:50 PMOtitis Externa: Real World Case Management (S8H)Wayne Rosenkrantz, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic ### 172718###Primary Presenter @@@ Kathy Gloyd, DVM ### 196448###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Wayne Rosenkrantz, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic
Sponsored By: - 5:00 PM - 5:50 PMDemonstrating the Value of One Health to a Local Health Department: Zoonoses & Beyond (SP5D)Karen Ehnert, DVM, MPVM, DACVPM – Los Angeles County Department of Public Health ### 316156###Primary Presenter @@@ Thearayouk Keo, DVM ### 316217###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Karen Ehnert, DVM, MPVM, DACVPM – Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
- 6:00 PM - 6:50 PMLecture
- 6:00 PM - 6:50 PMHow to Use Feeding Tubes in Cats (SA141)Susan Little, DVM, DABVP (Feline) – Bytown Cat Hospital ### 177112###Primary Presenter @@@ Mary Ann Vande Linde, DVM – Vande Linde & Associates, LLC ### 172754###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Susan Little, DVM, DABVP (Feline) – Bytown Cat Hospital
- 6:00 PM - 6:50 PMUpdate on Gallbladder Mucoceles (SA167P)Nathalie Rademacher, DVM, DECVDI, DACVR – LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Clinical Sciences ### 290108###Co-Presenter @@@ Daniel D. Smeak, DVM, DACVS – Colorado State University ### 172736###Co-Presenter @@@ Todd Tams, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – VCA ### 172745###Co-Presenter @@@ Linda Crews, BScH, DVM – Adviseavet Services ### 196434###Moderator
Co-Presenter: Nathalie Rademacher, DVM, DECVDI, DACVR – LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Clinical Sciences
Co-Presenter: Daniel D. Smeak, DVM, DACVS – Colorado State University
Co-Presenter: Todd Tams, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – VCA
- 6:00 PM - 6:50 PMToxic Plants (SA363)Tina Wismer, DVM, DABVT, DABT, MS – ASPCA ### 263581###Primary Presenter @@@ Thearayouk Keo, DVM ### 316217###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Tina Wismer, DVM, DABVT, DABT, MS – ASPCA
- 6:00 PM - 6:50 PMThe Path to Practice Ownership I (S17AP)Brian Faulk – Live Oak Bank ### 172632###Co-Presenter @@@ Jessica Trichel, DVM ### 196510###Co-Presenter @@@ Laura Tippett ### 293780###Moderator
Co-Presenter: Brian Faulk – Live Oak Bank
Co-Presenter: Jessica Trichel, DVM
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- 7:00 PM - 7:50 PMLecture
- 7:00 PM - 7:50 PMManagement of Feline Flea Borne Diseases (SA142)Michael Lappin, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – Colorado State University ### 172668###Primary Presenter @@@ Mary Ann Vande Linde, DVM – Vande Linde & Associates, LLC ### 172754###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Michael Lappin, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – Colorado State University
- 7:00 PM - 7:50 PMLarge Intestinal Diseases in Dogs & Cats (SA168)Todd Tams, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – VCA ### 172745###Primary Presenter @@@ Linda Crews, BScH, DVM – Adviseavet Services ### 196434###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Todd Tams, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – VCA
- 7:00 PM - 7:50 PMVeterinary Medication Intoxications (SA364)Tina Wismer, DVM, DABVT, DABT, MS – ASPCA ### 263581###Primary Presenter @@@ Thearayouk Keo, DVM ### 316217###Moderator
Primary Presenter: Tina Wismer, DVM, DABVT, DABT, MS – ASPCA
- 7:00 PM - 7:50 PMThe Path to Practice Ownership II (S17BP)Brian Faulk – Live Oak Bank ### 172632###Co-Presenter @@@ Jessica Trichel, DVM ### 196510###Co-Presenter @@@ Laura Tippett ### 293780###Moderator
Co-Presenter: Brian Faulk – Live Oak Bank
Co-Presenter: Jessica Trichel, DVM
Sponsored By: - 8:00 PM - 9:30 PMMerck's Concert at House of Blues (E2)Gary Allan ### 269846###Primary Presenter
Primary Presenter: Gary Allan
Sponsored By:
- 6:30 AM - 7:30 AMIndustry Breakfast Seminar
