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Tuesday, February 19, 2019
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

Lecture
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

EQ42 - The Peripartum Mare & Neonatal Foal: Pointers for Generalists

Location: MBCC, Palm B, Level 3
Peter Morresey, DACVIM (LAIM), BVSc, DACT, MACVSc – Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital; Mikki Cook, LVT – Sierra Veterinary Specialists
Equine

Favorite

Peter Morresey, DACVIM (LAIM), BVSc, DACT, MACVSc – Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital ### 596638###Primary Presenter @@@ Mikki Cook, LVT – Sierra Veterinary Specialists ### 196433###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

EX06 - Avian Cardiology Disease States

Location: MBCC, Palm C, Level 3
Brenna C. Fitzgerald, DVM, DABVP (Avian) – Medical Center For Birds; Cynthia Hatch, RVT
Avian & Exotics

Favorite

Brenna C. Fitzgerald, DVM, DABVP (Avian) – Medical Center For Birds ### 417693###Primary Presenter @@@ Cynthia Hatch, RVT ### 206658###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

EX12 - Common Diseases of Ornamental Fishes

Location: MBCC, Palm D, Level 3
Greg Aldo Lewbart, MS, VMD, DACZM, DECZM; Martin Mathis – Southside Veterinary Center
Avian & Exotics

Favorite

Greg Aldo Lewbart, MS, VMD, DACZM, DECZM ### 596628###Primary Presenter @@@ Martin Mathis – Southside Veterinary Center ### 196474###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

EX41 - Exotic Carnivore Medicine: Veterinary Care for Furry Friends & Sharp Teeth

Location: MBCC, Surf E, Level 2
Eric Klaphake, DVM, DACZM, DABVP (Avian, Reptile & Amphibian) – Cheyenne Mountain Zoo; Edward W. Kanara, DVM – Kanara Consulting Group
Avian & Exotics

Favorite

Eric Klaphake, DVM, DACZM, DABVP (Avian, Reptile & Amphibian) – Cheyenne Mountain Zoo ### 417698###Primary Presenter @@@ Edward W. Kanara, DVM – Kanara Consulting Group ### 206473###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

FA33 - Fresh Cow Management & Developing Value Added Actions with Dairy Clients

Location: MBCC, Jasmine E, Level 3
Earl P. Aalseth, Jr., DVM, PhD, MS – Dairy Consulting; Gary Keffer, DVM
Food Animal

Favorite

Earl P. Aalseth, Jr., DVM, PhD, MS – Dairy Consulting ### 596572###Primary Presenter @@@ Gary Keffer, DVM ### 203892###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

FA53 - Treatment & Prevention of Pregnancy Toxemia in Sheep & Goats

Location: MBCC, Palm A, Level 3
Joan S. Bowen, DVM – Bowen Mobile Veterinary Practice; Jerry Woodruff, DVM
Food Animal

Favorite

Joan S. Bowen, DVM – Bowen Mobile Veterinary Practice ### 172603###Primary Presenter @@@ Jerry Woodruff, DVM ### 196521###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

PM12 - Green Building for Animal Care Facilities I

Location: MBCC, Breakers H, Level 2
Scott Learned, MS, MBA, PE, LEED AP – DESIGN LEARNED, INC.; Simon Chavez, CVT, MS, MVM – SCV Veterinary MGM LLC
Practice Management

Favorite

Scott Learned, MS, MBA, PE, LEED AP – DESIGN LEARNED, INC. ### 596626###Primary Presenter @@@ Simon Chavez, CVT, MS, MVM – SCV Veterinary MGM LLC ### 196431###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

PM55 - Workplace Productivity Killers

Location: MBCC, Breakers K, Level 2
Louise Dunn – Snowgoose Veterinary Management Consulting; Gary L. Delfino, BA – Gary Delfino Veterinary Consulting
Practice Management

Favorite

Louise Dunn – Snowgoose Veterinary Management Consulting ### 596595###Primary Presenter @@@ Gary L. Delfino, BA – Gary Delfino Veterinary Consulting ### 431157###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

SA05 - AAHA Anesthesia Guidelines Benefit Your Practice

Location: MBCC, Mandalay Bay I, Level 2
Ralph C. Harvey, DVM, MS, DACVAA – University of Tennessee; Anthony B. McCorkle, DVM – Ace Mobile Veterinary Services, Inc
Small Animal

Favorite

Ralph C. Harvey, DVM, MS, DACVAA – University of Tennessee ### 172654###Primary Presenter @@@ Anthony B. McCorkle, DVM – Ace Mobile Veterinary Services, Inc ### 317412###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

SA15 - Starting Off on the Right Claw: The Basics of Kitten Behavior & Problem Prevention

Location: MBCC, South Seas E, Level 3
Meghan E. Herron, DVM, DACVB – The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine; David J. Demery, RVT – SNP LA - Pico Rivera
Small Animal

Favorite

Meghan E. Herron, DVM, DACVB – The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine ### 596615###Primary Presenter @@@ David J. Demery, RVT – SNP LA - Pico Rivera ### 196441###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

SA23 - Preclinical Valvular Heart Disease in the Dog: Diagnosis, Staging & Management

Location: MBCC, Reef, Level 2
John D. Bonagura, DVM, DACVIM (CARDIOLOGY, SAIM) – North Carolina State University; Bob Marshall, DVM – Cherokee Hills Veterinary Hospital
Small Animal

Favorite

John D. Bonagura, DVM, DACVIM (CARDIOLOGY, SAIM) – North Carolina State University ### 596579###Primary Presenter @@@ Bob Marshall, DVM – Cherokee Hills Veterinary Hospital ### 284693###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

SA86 - Dermoid PI: Use Those Skills to Solve Derm Mysteries

Location: MBCC, Mandalay Bay B, Level 2
Charli Dong, DVM, DACVD; Sabrina Castro, BVetMed, MRCVS – Media City Animal Hospital
Small Animal

Favorite

Charli Dong, DVM, DACVD ### 600327###Primary Presenter @@@ Sabrina Castro, BVetMed, MRCVS – Media City Animal Hospital ### 663068###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

VT21 - The Veterinary Nurse’s Critical Patient Checklist

Location: MBCC, Banyan, Level 3
Courtney Waxman, CVT, RVT, VTS (Emergency & Critical Care); Chris Chamberlain, RVT, BS – Pet Emergency & Specialty Center
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

Courtney Waxman, CVT, RVT, VTS (Emergency & Critical Care) ### 420467###Primary Presenter @@@ Chris Chamberlain, RVT, BS – Pet Emergency & Specialty Center ### 196429###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

VT48 - Pediatric Lab vs Adult Yorkie: Same Size Different Physiology!

Location: MBCC, Jasmine A, Level 3
Erin Spencer, CVT, MEd, VTS (Emergency & Critical Care) – NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF VETERINARY TECHNICIANS IN AMERICA (NAVTA); Jessie Nelson, CVT, AAS, VTS (Nutrition) – Desert Veterinary Medical Specialists
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

Erin Spencer, CVT, MEd, VTS (Emergency & Critical Care) – NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF VETERINARY TECHNICIANS IN AMERICA (NAVTA) ### 596662###Primary Presenter @@@ Jessie Nelson, CVT, AAS, VTS (Nutrition) – Desert Veterinary Medical Specialists ### 441908###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

SA112 - Why Do I Care About the Anion Gap? Practical, Case-based Blood Gas Analysis

Location: MBCC, South Seas F, Level 3
Daniel J. Fletcher, DVM, DACVECC, PhD – CORNELL UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE, BAKER INSTITUTE AND FELINE HEALTH CENTER; Ann Bastian, VMD – Willow Creek Veterinary Center
Small Animal

Favorite

Daniel J. Fletcher, DVM, DACVECC, PhD – CORNELL UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE, BAKER INSTITUTE AND FELINE HEALTH CENTER ### 419979###Primary Presenter @@@ Ann Bastian, VMD – Willow Creek Veterinary Center ### 483203###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

SA166 - Gastric Disease & Antacid Therapy

Location: MBCC, South Seas H, Level 3
Joerg Steiner, DECVIM-CA, PhD, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Texas A&M University; Mary Ann Vande Linde, DVM – Vande Linde & Associates, LLC
Small Animal

Favorite

Joerg Steiner, DECVIM-CA, PhD, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Texas A&M University ### 172741###Primary Presenter @@@ Mary Ann Vande Linde, DVM – Vande Linde & Associates, LLC ### 172754###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

SA202 - Thoracic Radiographs: Cats Are Not Just Little Dogs

Location: MBCC, South Seas B, Level 3
Chelsea Kunst, DVM, DACVR; Predrag Pecic, DVM – Healthy Pets
Small Animal

Favorite

Chelsea Kunst, DVM, DACVR ### 596688###Primary Presenter @@@ Predrag Pecic, DVM – Healthy Pets ### 196483###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

SA219 - The Opioid Crisis: Are We Prescribing & Dispensing Those Drugs? Part I

Location: MBCC, Mandalay Bay L, Level 2
Julie A. L. Adrian, DVM – University of Hawaii at Hilo; Cindy Trice, DVM
Small Animal

Favorite

Julie A. L. Adrian, DVM – University of Hawaii at Hilo ### 596632###Primary Presenter @@@ Cindy Trice, DVM ### 629957###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

SA234 - Urine Trouble: Chronic Kidney Disease

Location: MBCC, Lagoon J, Level 2
Joe Bartges, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVN, PhD – University of Georgia; John C. Davis, DVM, MS, MBA – Rio Cucharas Vet Clinic
Small Animal

Favorite

Joe Bartges, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVN, PhD – University of Georgia ### 172596###Primary Presenter @@@ John C. Davis, DVM, MS, MBA – Rio Cucharas Vet Clinic ### 204484###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

SA324 - Emerging Infectious Diseases in Domestic Animals

Location: MBCC, Lagoon L, Level 2
Chrissy Eckstrand, DVM, DACVP, PhD – Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine; Cristie YJ Kamiya, DVM, MBA – Humane Society Silicon Valley
Small Animal

Favorite

Chrissy Eckstrand, DVM, DACVP, PhD – Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine ### 596598###Primary Presenter @@@ Cristie YJ Kamiya, DVM, MBA – Humane Society Silicon Valley ### 644355###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

SA328 - Osteoarthritis: Alternative Therapies

Location: MBCC, Lagoon G, Level 2
Sherman O. Canapp, Jr., DVM, MS, CCRT, DACVS, DACVSMR – Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group; Barbara E. Eves, DVM – NUTRAMAX LABORATORIES VETERINARY SCIENCES, INC.
Small Animal

Favorite

Sherman O. Canapp, Jr., DVM, MS, CCRT, DACVS, DACVSMR – Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group ### 263519###Primary Presenter @@@ Barbara E. Eves, DVM – NUTRAMAX LABORATORIES VETERINARY SCIENCES, INC. ### 196444###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

SA346 - How I Approach a Broken Leg: It’s All About the Biomechanics & Biology

Location: MBCC, Lagoon H, Level 2
Kenneth A. Bruecker, DVM, MS, DACVS, DACVSMR – Veterinary Medical and Surgical Group, Inc.; April Mathis, DVM, CCRP – PhysioDog
Small Animal

Favorite

Kenneth A. Bruecker, DVM, MS, DACVS, DACVSMR – Veterinary Medical and Surgical Group, Inc. ### 177149###Primary Presenter @@@ April Mathis, DVM, CCRP – PhysioDog ### 196473###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

Symposium
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

S02A - Canine Lyme Disease: Optimizing Your Multi-modal Prevention Strategy in 2019

Location: MBCC, Oceanside B, Level 2
Richard Goldstein, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM-CA – ZOETIS DIAGNOSTIC; Karen Stasiak, DVM, MSN – ZOETIS PETCARE
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Richard Goldstein, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM-CA – ZOETIS DIAGNOSTIC ### 596605###Primary Presenter @@@ Karen Stasiak, DVM, MSN – ZOETIS PETCARE ### 485484###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

S03A - Feline Parasite Prevention: What's Falling Through the Cracks?

Location: MBCC, Mandalay Bay J, Level 2
Gary D. Norsworthy, DVM, DABVP (Feline) – Alamo Feline Health Center; Joyce A. Login, DVM – Zoetis
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Gary D. Norsworthy, DVM, DABVP (Feline) – Alamo Feline Health Center ### 172696###Primary Presenter @@@ Joyce A. Login, DVM – Zoetis ### 309019###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

S06A - Update on NSAIDs

Location: MBCC, Oceanside C, Level 2
Mark Epstein, DVM, CVPP, DABVP (Canine & Feline) – Total Bond Veterinary Hospitals; Matt Eberts, DVM – Elanco
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Mark Epstein, DVM, CVPP, DABVP (Canine & Feline) – Total Bond Veterinary Hospitals ### 172629###Primary Presenter @@@ Matt Eberts, DVM – Elanco ### 683983###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

S07A - Cannabis for Pain Management

Location: MBCC, South Seas D, Level 3
Stephen F. Cital, RVT, RLAT, SRA, VTS (Lab Animal) – Anesthesia Nerds; Karri Wilson, DVM – ELANCO ANIMAL HEALTH
Veterinary Technician

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Stephen F. Cital, RVT, RLAT, SRA, VTS (Lab Animal) – Anesthesia Nerds ### 263522###Primary Presenter @@@ Karri Wilson, DVM – ELANCO ANIMAL HEALTH ### 684138###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

S15A - The Big Five Personality: What We Know about DVMs & How You Can Get the Most from Yours

Location: MBCC, Mandalay Bay D, Level 2
Elizabeth Strand, LCSW, PhD – University of Tennessee; Karen Aiken, DVM – Elevate DVM
Practice Management

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Elizabeth Strand, LCSW, PhD – University of Tennessee ### 468953###Primary Presenter @@@ Karen Aiken, DVM – Elevate DVM ### 196411###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

S17A - Top Tips to Beat Your Competitors Online

Location: MBCC, Oceanside D, Level 2
Eric D. Garcia, IT & DIGITAL CONSULTANT – Simply Done Tech Solutions; Lori Penman, DVM – Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health
Practice Management

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Eric D. Garcia, IT & DIGITAL CONSULTANT – Simply Done Tech Solutions ### 172636###Primary Presenter @@@ Lori Penman, DVM – Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health ### 693953###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

S30A - Why Every Practitioner Should be Providing Equine Dental Radiology Services

Location: MBCC, South Seas J, Level 3
Jon M. Gieche, DVM, DAVDC, FAVD – Kettle Moraine Equine Hospital; Ajay Srivastava, DVM, MS, PhD – VETS PLUS, INC.
Equine

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Jon M. Gieche, DVM, DAVDC, FAVD – Kettle Moraine Equine Hospital ### 417683###Primary Presenter @@@ Ajay Srivastava, DVM, MS, PhD – VETS PLUS, INC. ### 198643###Moderator
7:30 AM - 9:20 AM

Workshop
7:30 AM - 9:20 AM

WS07 - New Generation of Culture

Location: MBCC, Surf D, Level 2
Heather Romano, SHRM-CP, SPHR
Practice Management

Favorite

Heather Romano, SHRM-CP, SPHR ### 417704###Instructor
7:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Hands-on Lab
7:30 AM - 11:30 AM

HO03 - Live Bee Hive Laboratory

Location: Off Site
Terry Ryan Kane, DVM, MS; Jeffrey Applegate, DVM – North Carolina State University
Avian & Exotics

Favorite

Terry Ryan Kane, DVM, MS ### 596653###Instructor @@@ Jeffrey Applegate, DVM – North Carolina State University ### 597526###Instructor
7:30 AM - 11:30 AM

HO07 - Canine Extraction Lab & Regional Nerve Blocks

Location: Oquendo Center, Room B, Oquendo Center
Barden Greenfield, DVM, DAVDC, FAVD – MidSouth Veterinary Dental Referrals, PLC; Christopher J. Snyder, DVM, DAVDC; Kevin S. Stepaniuk, DVM, DAVDC, FAVD – Pacific Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery Services, PLLC
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Barden Greenfield, DVM, DAVDC, FAVD – MidSouth Veterinary Dental Referrals, PLC ### 177108###Instructor @@@ Christopher J. Snyder, DVM, DAVDC ### 417728###Instructor @@@ Kevin S. Stepaniuk, DVM, DAVDC, FAVD – Pacific Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery Services, PLLC ### 596663###Instructor
7:30 AM - 11:30 AM

HO13 - Introduction to Acupuncture in Companion Animals

Location: Oquendo Center, Room CD, Oquendo Center
Signe E. Beebe, DVM – Integrative Veterinary Center; Michelle C. Schraeder, DVM, FAAVA, MEd
Small Animal

Favorite

Signe E. Beebe, DVM – Integrative Veterinary Center ### 207734###Instructor @@@ Michelle C. Schraeder, DVM, FAAVA, MEd ### 596658###Instructor
7:30 AM - 11:30 AM

HO21 - Ultrasounding the Small Organs in Dogs & Cats: Advanced Techniques in Abdominal Ultrasound

Location: Oquendo Center, Room A, Oquendo Center
Clifford (Kip) Berry, III, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida Small Animal Hospital; Robert Cole, DVM, DACVR – Auburn University; Maria Evola, DVM, DACVR, MPH; Jay Griffin, DVM, DACVR – Texas A&M University; Lukas Kawalilak, DVM, DACVR – Colorado State university; Nathan Nelson, DVM, MS, DACVR – North Carolina State University; Rachel Policelli Smith, DVM, DACVR – Oakland Veterinary Referral Services; Erin G. Porter, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida; David Szabo, DVM, DACVR
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Clifford (Kip) Berry, III, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida Small Animal Hospital ### 185324###Instructor @@@ Robert Cole, DVM, DACVR – Auburn University ### 596589###Instructor @@@ Maria Evola, DVM, DACVR, MPH ### 422425###Instructor @@@ Jay Griffin, DVM, DACVR – Texas A&M University ### 596690###Instructor @@@ Lukas Kawalilak, DVM, DACVR – Colorado State university ### 620929###Instructor @@@ Nathan Nelson, DVM, MS, DACVR – North Carolina State University ### 422423###Instructor @@@ Rachel Policelli Smith, DVM, DACVR – Oakland Veterinary Referral Services ### 596691###Instructor @@@ Erin G. Porter, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida ### 185337###Instructor @@@ David Szabo, DVM, DACVR ### 488099###Instructor
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Hands-on Lab
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

HO23 - Soft Tissue Surgery I: Throat, Abdominal & Anal Sacculectomy Procedures

Location: Oquendo Center, Surgery Suite, Oquendo Center
Chris Gauthier, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA – Charleston Veterinary Referral Center; Howard B. Seim, III, DVM, DACVS – VideoVet
Small Animal

Favorite

Chris Gauthier, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA – Charleston Veterinary Referral Center ### 598740###Instructor @@@ Howard B. Seim, III, DVM, DACVS – VideoVet ### 424979###Instructor
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Event
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

E10 - Spring Mountain Ranch & Red Rock Tour

Location: Spring Mountain Ranch
Event

Favorite
8:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Event
8:00 AM - 2:30 PM

E17 - Valley of Fire Hiking Tour

Location: Valley of Fire
Event

Favorite
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

Lecture
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

EQ43 - Neonatal & Juvenile Foals: Infectious Disease Challenges

Location: MBCC, Palm B, Level 3
Peter Morresey, DACVIM (LAIM), BVSc, DACT, MACVSc – Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital; Mikki Cook, LVT – Sierra Veterinary Specialists
Equine

Favorite

Peter Morresey, DACVIM (LAIM), BVSc, DACT, MACVSc – Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital ### 596638###Primary Presenter @@@ Mikki Cook, LVT – Sierra Veterinary Specialists ### 196433###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

EX05 - Avian Cardiology: Diagnostic & Therapeutic Options

Location: MBCC, Palm C, Level 3
Brenna C. Fitzgerald, DVM, DABVP (Avian) – Medical Center For Birds; Cynthia Hatch, RVT
Avian & Exotics

Favorite

Brenna C. Fitzgerald, DVM, DABVP (Avian) – Medical Center For Birds ### 417693###Primary Presenter @@@ Cynthia Hatch, RVT ### 206658###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

EX13 - Chemotherapeutics for Ornamental Fishes

Location: MBCC, Palm D, Level 3
Greg Aldo Lewbart, MS, VMD, DACZM, DECZM; Martin Mathis – Southside Veterinary Center
Avian & Exotics

Favorite

Greg Aldo Lewbart, MS, VMD, DACZM, DECZM ### 596628###Primary Presenter @@@ Martin Mathis – Southside Veterinary Center ### 196474###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

EX42 - New World Non-human Primate Medicine & Nutrition: Important Monkey Business

Location: MBCC, Surf E, Level 2
Eric Klaphake, DVM, DACZM, DABVP (Avian, Reptile & Amphibian) – Cheyenne Mountain Zoo; Edward W. Kanara, DVM – Kanara Consulting Group
Avian & Exotics

Favorite

Eric Klaphake, DVM, DACZM, DABVP (Avian, Reptile & Amphibian) – Cheyenne Mountain Zoo ### 417698###Primary Presenter @@@ Edward W. Kanara, DVM – Kanara Consulting Group ### 206473###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

FA34 - Management of Udder Health

Location: MBCC, Jasmine E, Level 3
Earl P. Aalseth, Jr., DVM, PhD, MS – Dairy Consulting; Gary Keffer, DVM
Food Animal

Favorite

Earl P. Aalseth, Jr., DVM, PhD, MS – Dairy Consulting ### 596572###Primary Presenter @@@ Gary Keffer, DVM ### 203892###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

PM13 - Green Building for Animal Care Facilities II

Location: MBCC, Breakers H, Level 2
Scott Learned, MS, MBA, PE, LEED AP – DESIGN LEARNED, INC.; Simon Chavez, CVT, MS, MVM – SCV Veterinary MGM LLC
Practice Management

Favorite

Scott Learned, MS, MBA, PE, LEED AP – DESIGN LEARNED, INC. ### 596626###Primary Presenter @@@ Simon Chavez, CVT, MS, MVM – SCV Veterinary MGM LLC ### 196431###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

PM56 - Strategic Decision Making Made Easy

Location: MBCC, Breakers K, Level 2
Louise Dunn – Snowgoose Veterinary Management Consulting; Gary L. Delfino, BA – Gary Delfino Veterinary Consulting
Practice Management

Favorite

Louise Dunn – Snowgoose Veterinary Management Consulting ### 596595###Primary Presenter @@@ Gary L. Delfino, BA – Gary Delfino Veterinary Consulting ### 431157###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

SA06 - Favorite Anesthetic Techniques: Yours & Mine

Location: MBCC, Mandalay Bay I, Level 2
Ralph C. Harvey, DVM, MS, DACVAA – University of Tennessee; Anthony B. McCorkle, DVM – Ace Mobile Veterinary Services, Inc
Small Animal

Favorite

Ralph C. Harvey, DVM, MS, DACVAA – University of Tennessee ### 172654###Primary Presenter @@@ Anthony B. McCorkle, DVM – Ace Mobile Veterinary Services, Inc ### 317412###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

SA16 - Feline Inappropriate Elimination

Location: MBCC, South Seas E, Level 3
Meghan E. Herron, DVM, DACVB – The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine; David J. Demery, RVT – SNP LA - Pico Rivera
Small Animal

Favorite

Meghan E. Herron, DVM, DACVB – The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine ### 596615###Primary Presenter @@@ David J. Demery, RVT – SNP LA - Pico Rivera ### 196441###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

SA24 - Canine Heart Failure: Medical Therapy for Hospital & Home

Location: MBCC, Reef, Level 2
John D. Bonagura, DVM, DACVIM (CARDIOLOGY, SAIM) – North Carolina State University; Bob Marshall, DVM – Cherokee Hills Veterinary Hospital
Small Animal

Favorite

John D. Bonagura, DVM, DACVIM (CARDIOLOGY, SAIM) – North Carolina State University ### 596579###Primary Presenter @@@ Bob Marshall, DVM – Cherokee Hills Veterinary Hospital ### 284693###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

SA87 - What You Didn't Learn in Vet School: Derm Edition

Location: MBCC, Mandalay Bay B, Level 2
Charli Dong, DVM, DACVD; Sabrina Castro, BVetMed, MRCVS – Media City Animal Hospital
Small Animal

Favorite

Charli Dong, DVM, DACVD ### 600327###Primary Presenter @@@ Sabrina Castro, BVetMed, MRCVS – Media City Animal Hospital ### 663068###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

VT22 - Not so Cute: Acute Kidney Injury

Location: MBCC, Banyan, Level 3
Courtney Waxman, CVT, RVT, VTS (Emergency & Critical Care); Chris Chamberlain, RVT, BS – Pet Emergency & Specialty Center
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

Courtney Waxman, CVT, RVT, VTS (Emergency & Critical Care) ### 420467###Primary Presenter @@@ Chris Chamberlain, RVT, BS – Pet Emergency & Specialty Center ### 196429###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

VT46 - Physiologic Considerations in Pediatric Anesthesia & Analgesia

Location: MBCC, Jasmine A, Level 3
Erin Spencer, CVT, MEd, VTS (Emergency & Critical Care) – NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF VETERINARY TECHNICIANS IN AMERICA (NAVTA); Jessie Nelson, CVT, AAS, VTS (Nutrition) – Desert Veterinary Medical Specialists
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

Erin Spencer, CVT, MEd, VTS (Emergency & Critical Care) – NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF VETERINARY TECHNICIANS IN AMERICA (NAVTA) ### 596662###Primary Presenter @@@ Jessie Nelson, CVT, AAS, VTS (Nutrition) – Desert Veterinary Medical Specialists ### 441908###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

SA113 - CPR: Why Everyone Should be an Expert - Basic Life Support (BLS)

Location: MBCC, South Seas F, Level 3
Daniel J. Fletcher, DVM, DACVECC, PhD – CORNELL UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE, BAKER INSTITUTE AND FELINE HEALTH CENTER; Ann Bastian, VMD – Willow Creek Veterinary Center
Small Animal

Favorite

Daniel J. Fletcher, DVM, DACVECC, PhD – CORNELL UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE, BAKER INSTITUTE AND FELINE HEALTH CENTER ### 419979###Primary Presenter @@@ Ann Bastian, VMD – Willow Creek Veterinary Center ### 483203###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

SA167 - Chronic Canine Pancreatitis: Should We Worry About It?

Location: MBCC, South Seas H, Level 3
Joerg Steiner, DECVIM-CA, PhD, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Texas A&M University; Mary Ann Vande Linde, DVM – Vande Linde & Associates, LLC
Small Animal

Favorite

Joerg Steiner, DECVIM-CA, PhD, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Texas A&M University ### 172741###Primary Presenter @@@ Mary Ann Vande Linde, DVM – Vande Linde & Associates, LLC ### 172754###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

SA203 - 5 Techniques to Minimize Your Chance of Missing a Pulmonary Lesion

Location: MBCC, South Seas B, Level 3
Chelsea Kunst, DVM, DACVR; Predrag Pecic, DVM – Healthy Pets
Small Animal

Favorite

Chelsea Kunst, DVM, DACVR ### 596688###Primary Presenter @@@ Predrag Pecic, DVM – Healthy Pets ### 196483###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

SA218 - The Opioid Crisis: Are We Prescribing & Dispensing Those Drugs, Part II & Are We Contributors to the Problem?

Location: MBCC, Mandalay Bay L, Level 2
Julie A. L. Adrian, DVM – University of Hawaii at Hilo; Cindy Trice, DVM
Small Animal

Favorite

Julie A. L. Adrian, DVM – University of Hawaii at Hilo ### 596632###Primary Presenter @@@ Cindy Trice, DVM ### 629957###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

SA235 - IRIS CKD Stage 1: What Is It? What Do I Do Now?

Location: MBCC, Lagoon J, Level 2
Joe Bartges, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVN, PhD – University of Georgia; John C. Davis, DVM, MS, MBA – Rio Cucharas Vet Clinic
Small Animal

Favorite

Joe Bartges, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVN, PhD – University of Georgia ### 172596###Primary Presenter @@@ John C. Davis, DVM, MS, MBA – Rio Cucharas Vet Clinic ### 204484###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

SA325 - Feline Retroviral & Coronaviral Updates

Location: MBCC, Lagoon L, Level 2
Chrissy Eckstrand, DVM, DACVP, PhD – Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine; Cristie YJ Kamiya, DVM, MBA – Humane Society Silicon Valley
Small Animal

Favorite

Chrissy Eckstrand, DVM, DACVP, PhD – Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine ### 596598###Primary Presenter @@@ Cristie YJ Kamiya, DVM, MBA – Humane Society Silicon Valley ### 644355###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

SA329 - CCL Injury: Thinking Outside the Box

Location: MBCC, Lagoon G, Level 2
Sherman O. Canapp, Jr., DVM, MS, CCRT, DACVS, DACVSMR – Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group; Barbara E. Eves, DVM – NUTRAMAX LABORATORIES VETERINARY SCIENCES, INC.
Small Animal

Favorite

Sherman O. Canapp, Jr., DVM, MS, CCRT, DACVS, DACVSMR – Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group ### 263519###Primary Presenter @@@ Barbara E. Eves, DVM – NUTRAMAX LABORATORIES VETERINARY SCIENCES, INC. ### 196444###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

SA347 - Fractures the General Practitioner Might Choose to Keep: “Know When to Hold ‘em”

Location: MBCC, Lagoon H, Level 2
Kenneth A. Bruecker, DVM, MS, DACVS, DACVSMR – Veterinary Medical and Surgical Group, Inc.; April Mathis, DVM, CCRP – PhysioDog
Small Animal

Favorite

Kenneth A. Bruecker, DVM, MS, DACVS, DACVSMR – Veterinary Medical and Surgical Group, Inc. ### 177149###Primary Presenter @@@ April Mathis, DVM, CCRP – PhysioDog ### 196473###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

Symposium
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

S02B - Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex: Immunological & Non-immunological Components of Disease Prevention

Location: MBCC, Oceanside B, Level 2
Steven Carey, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – Michigan State University; Karen Stasiak, DVM, MSN – ZOETIS PETCARE
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Steven Carey, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – Michigan State University ### 596586###Primary Presenter @@@ Karen Stasiak, DVM, MSN – ZOETIS PETCARE ### 485484###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

S06B - Opioid-less: Adjusting to the New Normal

Location: MBCC, Oceanside C, Level 2
Mark Epstein, DVM, CVPP, DABVP (Canine & Feline) – Total Bond Veterinary Hospitals; Matt Eberts, DVM – Elanco
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Mark Epstein, DVM, CVPP, DABVP (Canine & Feline) – Total Bond Veterinary Hospitals ### 172629###Primary Presenter @@@ Matt Eberts, DVM – Elanco ### 683983###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

S07B - Opioid Crisis: How to Deal

Location: MBCC, South Seas D, Level 3
Stephen F. Cital, RVT, RLAT, SRA, VTS (Lab Animal) – Anesthesia Nerds; Karri Wilson, DVM – ELANCO ANIMAL HEALTH
Veterinary Technician

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Stephen F. Cital, RVT, RLAT, SRA, VTS (Lab Animal) – Anesthesia Nerds ### 263522###Primary Presenter @@@ Karri Wilson, DVM – ELANCO ANIMAL HEALTH ### 684138###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

S15B - Feline Friendly Ticks & How to Unfriend Them

Location: MBCC, Mandalay Bay D, Level 2
Susan Little, DVM, PhD, DACVM – Oklahoma State University; Karen Aiken, DVM – Elevate DVM
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Susan Little, DVM, PhD, DACVM – Oklahoma State University ### 596629###Primary Presenter @@@ Karen Aiken, DVM – Elevate DVM ### 196411###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

S17B - Veterinarians & Video: How to Attract New Clients

Location: MBCC, Oceanside D, Level 2
Michael Huber – Vertical Measures, LLC; Lori Penman, DVM – Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health
Practice Management

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Michael Huber – Vertical Measures, LLC ### 651426###Primary Presenter @@@ Lori Penman, DVM – Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health ### 693953###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

S30B - Any Practitioner Can Use/Perform Intra-Oral Radiology in the Equine Patient! What's New in Intra-Oral Techniques

Location: MBCC, South Seas J, Level 3
Jon M. Gieche, DVM, DAVDC, FAVD – Kettle Moraine Equine Hospital; Ajay Srivastava, DVM, MS, PhD – VETS PLUS, INC.
Equine

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Jon M. Gieche, DVM, DAVDC, FAVD – Kettle Moraine Equine Hospital ### 417683###Primary Presenter @@@ Ajay Srivastava, DVM, MS, PhD – VETS PLUS, INC. ### 198643###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

S03BP - Uniquely Feline: Chronic Pain & Chronic Itch

Location: MBCC, Mandalay Bay J, Level 2
Alison Diesel, DVM, DACVD – Texas A&M University; Margaret Gruen, DVM, PhD, DACVB – North Carolina State University; Joyce A. Login, DVM – Zoetis
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Alison Diesel, DVM, DACVD – Texas A&M University ### 596594###Co-Presenter @@@ Margaret Gruen, DVM, PhD, DACVB – North Carolina State University ### 596608###Co-Presenter @@@ Joyce A. Login, DVM – Zoetis ### 309019###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Lecture
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

FA54 - Achieving Vaginal Deliveries for Difficult Sheep & Goat Dystocias

Location: MBCC, Palm A, Level 3
Joan S. Bowen, DVM – Bowen Mobile Veterinary Practice; Jerry Woodruff, DVM
Food Animal

Favorite

Joan S. Bowen, DVM – Bowen Mobile Veterinary Practice ### 172603###Primary Presenter @@@ Jerry Woodruff, DVM ### 196521###Moderator
9:00 AM - 9:25 AM

Learning Lounge
9:00 AM - 9:25 AM

EL17 - Technology & The Referral Life Cycle

Location: Exhibit Hall, Learning Lounge, Level 1
Matt Russell – IDEXX
Practice Management

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Matt Russell – IDEXX ### 596651###Primary Presenter
9:30 AM - 9:55 AM

Learning Lounge
9:30 AM - 9:55 AM

EL18 - Talking About Noise Aversion

Location: Exhibit Hall, Learning Lounge, Level 1
Sharon Campbell, DVM, MS, DACVIM – Zoetis Petcare
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Sharon Campbell, DVM, MS, DACVIM – Zoetis Petcare ### 485485###Primary Presenter
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM

Industry Seminar
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM

IS07 - Parasitology Meets Dermatology: Dermatologic Benefits of Systemic Flea Control

Location: Exhibit Hall, Exhibit Hall Theater A, Level 1
Michael S. Canfield, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology South, LLC; Michael Dryden, DVM, MS, PhD – Kansas State University College Of Veterinary Medicine; Jeff Wells, DVM – ELANCO ANIMAL HEALTH
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Michael S. Canfield, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology South, LLC ### 181672###Co-Presenter @@@ Michael Dryden, DVM, MS, PhD – Kansas State University College Of Veterinary Medicine ### 178334###Co-Presenter @@@ Jeff Wells, DVM – ELANCO ANIMAL HEALTH ### 483636###Moderator
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM

IS08 - The Clinical Approach to the Complicated Diabetic Cat

Location: Exhibit Hall, Exhibit Hall Theater B, Level 1
Cynthia R. Ward, VMD, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD – University of Georgia; Andrew Evan Schreibman, DVM – BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM ANIMAL HEALTH
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Cynthia R. Ward, VMD, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD – University of Georgia ### 177140###Primary Presenter @@@ Andrew Evan Schreibman, DVM – BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM ANIMAL HEALTH ### 196498###Moderator
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Event
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

E11 - El Segundo Sol Cooking Class

Location: El Segundo Sol
Event

Favorite
10:00 AM - 10:25 AM

Learning Lounge
10:00 AM - 10:25 AM

EL19 - Leptospirosis: More of a Threat Than You Might Think

Location: Exhibit Hall, Learning Lounge, Level 1
Steve Maschmedt, DVM – Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Steve Maschmedt, DVM – Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health ### 661723###Primary Presenter
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Event
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

E16 - Vegas Golden Knights Tour at T-Mobile Arena (Tuesday)

Location: T-Mobile Arena
Event

Favorite
10:30 AM - 10:55 AM

Learning Lounge
10:30 AM - 10:55 AM

EL24 - Canine Heartworm Disease Focus

Location: Exhibit Hall, Learning Lounge, Level 1
Jessica Rodriguez, DVM, DACVM (PARASITOLOGY), PhD – ZOETIS PETCARE
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Jessica Rodriguez, DVM, DACVM (PARASITOLOGY), PhD – ZOETIS PETCARE ### 618745###Primary Presenter
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

Cool Off Confrontation I
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

SP06A - Cool Off Confrontation I

Location: MBCC, Surf E, Level 2
Michelle Krasicki-Aune, CVT, MBA – Vet Teams, LLC.; Julianne Evenhus, CVT CFE – AmeriVet Partners
Veterinary Technician

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Michelle Krasicki-Aune, CVT, MBA – Vet Teams, LLC. ### 196461###Primary Presenter @@@ Julianne Evenhus, CVT CFE – AmeriVet Partners ### 694598###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

Lecture
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

EQ44 - Neurology in the Field: Common Presentations, Differentials & Management

Location: MBCC, Palm B, Level 3
Peter Morresey, DACVIM (LAIM), BVSc, DACT, MACVSc – Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital; Rochen Heers, DVM – Red Rock Equine Dentistry
Equine

Favorite

Peter Morresey, DACVIM (LAIM), BVSc, DACT, MACVSc – Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital ### 596638###Primary Presenter @@@ Rochen Heers, DVM – Red Rock Equine Dentistry ### 196453###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

EX09 - Fundamental Diagnostic & Therapeutic Considerations for Backyard Chickens

Location: MBCC, Palm C, Level 3
Brenna C. Fitzgerald, DVM, DABVP (Avian) – Medical Center For Birds; Cynthia Hatch, RVT
Avian & Exotics

Favorite

Brenna C. Fitzgerald, DVM, DABVP (Avian) – Medical Center For Birds ### 417693###Primary Presenter @@@ Cynthia Hatch, RVT ### 206658###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

EX21 - Emergency Stabilization of Reptile & Amphibian Patients

Location: MBCC, Palm D, Level 3
Greg Aldo Lewbart, MS, VMD, DACZM, DECZM; Martin Mathis – Southside Veterinary Center
Avian & Exotics

Favorite

Greg Aldo Lewbart, MS, VMD, DACZM, DECZM ### 596628###Primary Presenter @@@ Martin Mathis – Southside Veterinary Center ### 196474###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

FA35 - Intervention of Management in Reproduction

Location: MBCC, Jasmine E, Level 3
Earl P. Aalseth, Jr., DVM, PhD, MS – Dairy Consulting; Gary Keffer, DVM
Food Animal

Favorite

Earl P. Aalseth, Jr., DVM, PhD, MS – Dairy Consulting ### 596572###Primary Presenter @@@ Gary Keffer, DVM ### 203892###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

FA55 - Neonatal Lamb & Kid Care

Location: MBCC, Palm A, Level 3
Joan S. Bowen, DVM – Bowen Mobile Veterinary Practice; Jerry Woodruff, DVM
Food Animal

Favorite

Joan S. Bowen, DVM – Bowen Mobile Veterinary Practice ### 172603###Primary Presenter @@@ Jerry Woodruff, DVM ### 196521###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

PM01 - Financial Statements: The 3 Numbers That Really Matter

Location: MBCC, Breakers H, Level 2
Tera L. Nance, CVA – Summit Veterinary Advisors; Simon Chavez, CVT, MS, MVM – SCV Veterinary MGM LLC
Practice Management

Favorite

Tera L. Nance, CVA – Summit Veterinary Advisors ### 596625###Primary Presenter @@@ Simon Chavez, CVT, MS, MVM – SCV Veterinary MGM LLC ### 196431###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

PM19 - Recruitment Strategies for 2019

Location: MBCC, Breakers K, Level 2
Louise Dunn – Snowgoose Veterinary Management Consulting; Gary L. Delfino, BA – Gary Delfino Veterinary Consulting
Practice Management

Favorite

Louise Dunn – Snowgoose Veterinary Management Consulting ### 596595###Primary Presenter @@@ Gary L. Delfino, BA – Gary Delfino Veterinary Consulting ### 431157###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

SA17 - Cat Wars: Aggression Between Household Cats

Location: MBCC, South Seas E, Level 3
Debra F. Horwitz, DVM, DACVB; David J. Demery, RVT – SNP LA - Pico Rivera
Small Animal

Favorite

Debra F. Horwitz, DVM, DACVB ### 417714###Primary Presenter @@@ David J. Demery, RVT – SNP LA - Pico Rivera ### 196441###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

SA25 - Interactive Cardiopulmonary Radiographic Diagnosis

Location: MBCC, Reef, Level 2
John D. Bonagura, DVM, DACVIM (CARDIOLOGY, SAIM) – North Carolina State University; Bob Marshall, DVM – Cherokee Hills Veterinary Hospital
Small Animal

Favorite

John D. Bonagura, DVM, DACVIM (CARDIOLOGY, SAIM) – North Carolina State University ### 596579###Primary Presenter @@@ Bob Marshall, DVM – Cherokee Hills Veterinary Hospital ### 284693###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

SA88 - Flake It Off: A Guide to Scaly Diseases

Location: MBCC, Mandalay Bay B, Level 2
Charli Dong, DVM, DACVD; Sabrina Castro, BVetMed, MRCVS – Media City Animal Hospital
Small Animal

Favorite

Charli Dong, DVM, DACVD ### 600327###Primary Presenter @@@ Sabrina Castro, BVetMed, MRCVS – Media City Animal Hospital ### 663068###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

VT23 - Not so Cute: Acute Anaphylaxis

Location: MBCC, Banyan, Level 3
Courtney Waxman, CVT, RVT, VTS (Emergency & Critical Care); Chris Chamberlain, RVT, BS – Pet Emergency & Specialty Center
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

Courtney Waxman, CVT, RVT, VTS (Emergency & Critical Care) ### 420467###Primary Presenter @@@ Chris Chamberlain, RVT, BS – Pet Emergency & Specialty Center ### 196429###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

VT47 - Management of Orphaned Puppies & Kittens

Location: MBCC, Jasmine A, Level 3
Erin Spencer, CVT, MEd, VTS (Emergency & Critical Care) – NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF VETERINARY TECHNICIANS IN AMERICA (NAVTA); Jessie Nelson, CVT, AAS, VTS (Nutrition) – Desert Veterinary Medical Specialists
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

Erin Spencer, CVT, MEd, VTS (Emergency & Critical Care) – NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF VETERINARY TECHNICIANS IN AMERICA (NAVTA) ### 596662###Primary Presenter @@@ Jessie Nelson, CVT, AAS, VTS (Nutrition) – Desert Veterinary Medical Specialists ### 441908###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

SA168 - Small Intestinal Dysbiosis

Location: MBCC, South Seas H, Level 3
Joerg Steiner, DECVIM-CA, PhD, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Texas A&M University; Mary Ann Vande Linde, DVM – Vande Linde & Associates, LLC
Small Animal

Favorite

Joerg Steiner, DECVIM-CA, PhD, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Texas A&M University ### 172741###Primary Presenter @@@ Mary Ann Vande Linde, DVM – Vande Linde & Associates, LLC ### 172754###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

SA208 - Radiographs vs Ultrasound of the Small Abdomen I

Location: MBCC, South Seas B, Level 3
Chelsea Kunst, DVM, DACVR; Predrag Pecic, DVM – Healthy Pets
Small Animal

Favorite

Chelsea Kunst, DVM, DACVR ### 596688###Primary Presenter @@@ Predrag Pecic, DVM – Healthy Pets ### 196483###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

SA220 - The Opioid Crisis: What Resources Are Available to Help?

Location: MBCC, Mandalay Bay L, Level 2
Julie A. L. Adrian, DVM – University of Hawaii at Hilo; Cindy Trice, DVM
Small Animal

Favorite

Julie A. L. Adrian, DVM – University of Hawaii at Hilo ### 596632###Primary Presenter @@@ Cindy Trice, DVM ### 629957###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

SA230 - Marijuana & Your Practice

Location: MBCC, South Seas F, Level 3
Charlotte Lacroix, DVM, Esq. – Veterinary Business Advisors; Ann Bastian, VMD – Willow Creek Veterinary Center
Small Animal

Favorite

Charlotte Lacroix, DVM, Esq. – Veterinary Business Advisors ### 172666###Primary Presenter @@@ Ann Bastian, VMD – Willow Creek Veterinary Center ### 483203###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

SA236 - Pebbles in the Stream: Nephroureterolithiasis: Medical & Minimally Invasive Management

Location: MBCC, Lagoon J, Level 2
Joe Bartges, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVN, PhD – University of Georgia; John C. Davis, DVM, MS, MBA – Rio Cucharas Vet Clinic
Small Animal

Favorite

Joe Bartges, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVN, PhD – University of Georgia ### 172596###Primary Presenter @@@ John C. Davis, DVM, MS, MBA – Rio Cucharas Vet Clinic ### 204484###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

SA252 - Shaking & Rolling: Neurotoxins

Location: MBCC, South Seas J, Level 3
Sheila Carrera-Justiz, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) – University of Florida; Jennifer A. Stewart, DVM – Ranch House Veterinary & Rehabilitation Services
Small Animal

Favorite

Sheila Carrera-Justiz, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) – University of Florida ### 263520###Primary Presenter @@@ Jennifer A. Stewart, DVM – Ranch House Veterinary & Rehabilitation Services ### 196507###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

SA300 - Importance of Diagnostic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound in Monitoring Regenerative Medicine Treatments in Tendinopathies

Location: MBCC, Lagoon L, Level 2
Debra A. Canapp, DVM, CCRT, DACVSRM – Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group; Anthony B. McCorkle, DVM – Ace Mobile Veterinary Services, Inc
Small Animal

Favorite

Debra A. Canapp, DVM, CCRT, DACVSRM – Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group ### 263518###Primary Presenter @@@ Anthony B. McCorkle, DVM – Ace Mobile Veterinary Services, Inc ### 317412###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

SA330 - Soft Tissue Injuries: What Are You Missing?

Location: MBCC, Lagoon G, Level 2
Sherman O. Canapp, Jr., DVM, MS, CCRT, DACVS, DACVSMR – Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group; Barbara E. Eves, DVM – NUTRAMAX LABORATORIES VETERINARY SCIENCES, INC.
Small Animal

Favorite

Sherman O. Canapp, Jr., DVM, MS, CCRT, DACVS, DACVSMR – Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group ### 263519###Primary Presenter @@@ Barbara E. Eves, DVM – NUTRAMAX LABORATORIES VETERINARY SCIENCES, INC. ### 196444###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

SA348 - Fractures That the General Practitioner Might Choose to Refer: "Know When to Fold ‘em”

Location: MBCC, Lagoon H, Level 2
Brian S. Beale, DVM, DACVS – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists; April Mathis, DVM, CCRP – PhysioDog
Small Animal

Favorite

Brian S. Beale, DVM, DACVS – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists ### 177116###Primary Presenter @@@ April Mathis, DVM, CCRP – PhysioDog ### 196473###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

Symposium
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

S02C - Could It Be Lepto?

Location: MBCC, Oceanside B, Level 2
George E. Moore, DVM, DACVPM, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD – College of Veterinary Medicine; Karen Stasiak, DVM, MSN – ZOETIS PETCARE
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

George E. Moore, DVM, DACVPM, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD – College of Veterinary Medicine ### 422298###Primary Presenter @@@ Karen Stasiak, DVM, MSN – ZOETIS PETCARE ### 485484###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

S06C - Re-thinking Management of Osteoarthritis: An Evidence-based Approach

Location: MBCC, Oceanside C, Level 2
Mark Epstein, DVM, CVPP, DABVP (Canine & Feline) – Total Bond Veterinary Hospitals; Amber Rotenberry, DVM – Elanco Animal Health
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Mark Epstein, DVM, CVPP, DABVP (Canine & Feline) – Total Bond Veterinary Hospitals ### 172629###Primary Presenter @@@ Amber Rotenberry, DVM – Elanco Animal Health ### 316896###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

S07C - Top Seven Pain Myths

Location: MBCC, South Seas D, Level 3
Stephen F. Cital, RVT, RLAT, SRA, VTS (Lab Animal) – Anesthesia Nerds; Debra Theresa Smith, DVM – ELANCO ANIMAL HEALTH
Veterinary Technician

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Stephen F. Cital, RVT, RLAT, SRA, VTS (Lab Animal) – Anesthesia Nerds ### 263522###Primary Presenter @@@ Debra Theresa Smith, DVM – ELANCO ANIMAL HEALTH ### 684139###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

S15C - From the Trenches: Practical Tips for Dealing with Ticks & Lyme Disease in Practice

Location: MBCC, Mandalay Bay D, Level 2
Scott Stevenson, DVM, MSc – Thousand Islands Veterinary Services; Karen Aiken, DVM – Elevate DVM
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Scott Stevenson, DVM, MSc – Thousand Islands Veterinary Services ### 265181###Primary Presenter @@@ Karen Aiken, DVM – Elevate DVM ### 196411###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

S17C - How to Grow Your Practice by Increasing Client Loyalty

Location: MBCC, Oceanside D, Level 2
Amanda Donnelly, DVM, MBA – ALD Veterinary Consulting, LLC; Susan Ralston – Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health
Practice Management

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Amanda Donnelly, DVM, MBA – ALD Veterinary Consulting, LLC ### 242295###Primary Presenter @@@ Susan Ralston – Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health ### 212232###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

S26A - Navigating Diabetes A-Z: The Basics, Frustrations, Tips & Tricks

Location: MBCC, Mandalay Bay I, Level 2
Rachel Poulin, RVT, VTS (SAIM); Amy R. Johnson, BS, LATG, LVT – AAHA - AMERICAN ANIMAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Veterinary Technician

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Rachel Poulin, RVT, VTS (SAIM) ### 263565###Primary Presenter @@@ Amy R. Johnson, BS, LATG, LVT – AAHA - AMERICAN ANIMAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION ### 645275###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

S03CP - Herding Cats into Your Practice

Location: MBCC, Mandalay Bay J, Level 2
Margaret Gruen, DVM, PhD, DACVB – North Carolina State University; Gary D. Norsworthy, DVM, DABVP (Feline) – Alamo Feline Health Center; Joyce A. Login, DVM – Zoetis
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Margaret Gruen, DVM, PhD, DACVB – North Carolina State University ### 596608###Co-Presenter @@@ Gary D. Norsworthy, DVM, DABVP (Feline) – Alamo Feline Health Center ### 172696###Co-Presenter @@@ Joyce A. Login, DVM – Zoetis ### 309019###Moderator
10:30 AM - 12:20 PM

Workshop
10:30 AM - 12:20 PM

WS08 - Profit: If You Can't Count It, Is It Real?

Location: MBCC, Surf D, Level 2
Jason Castner, CPA, CVA – LACHER MCDONALD CO., CPAs
Practice Management

Favorite

Jason Castner, CPA, CVA – LACHER MCDONALD CO., CPAs ### 596587###Instructor
10:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Event
10:30 AM - 4:30 PM

E12 - Lake Mead Cruise & Boulder City Brewery Tour

Location: Lake Mead Cruise
Event

Favorite
11:00 AM - 11:25 AM

Learning Lounge
11:00 AM - 11:25 AM

EL21 - How Home Delivery Can Benefit Your Business

Location: Exhibit Hall, Learning Lounge, Level 1
Fritz Wood – H.F. Wood Consulting
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Fritz Wood – H.F. Wood Consulting ### 172764###Primary Presenter
11:30 AM - 11:55 AM

Learning Lounge
11:30 AM - 11:55 AM

EL22 - MiDOG: The New Era of Veterinary Microbial Diagnostics

Location: Exhibit Hall, Learning Lounge, Level 1
Janina Krumbeck, PhD – MiDOG; Marc Van Eden, PhD – MiDOG
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Janina Krumbeck, PhD – MiDOG ### 648579###Co-Presenter @@@ Marc Van Eden, PhD – MiDOG ### 648580###Co-Presenter
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

Cool Off Confrontation II
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

SP06B - Cool Off Confrontation II

Location: MBCC, Surf E, Level 2
Michelle Krasicki-Aune, CVT, MBA – Vet Teams, LLC.; Julianne Evenhus, CVT CFE – AmeriVet Partners
Veterinary Technician

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Michelle Krasicki-Aune, CVT, MBA – Vet Teams, LLC. ### 196461###Primary Presenter @@@ Julianne Evenhus, CVT CFE – AmeriVet Partners ### 694598###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

Lecture
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

EQ45 - Chronic Ill Thrift: What to Look For, What to Do

Location: MBCC, Palm B, Level 3
Peter Morresey, DACVIM (LAIM), BVSc, DACT, MACVSc – Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital; Rochen Heers, DVM – Red Rock Equine Dentistry
Equine

Favorite

Peter Morresey, DACVIM (LAIM), BVSc, DACT, MACVSc – Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital ### 596638###Primary Presenter @@@ Rochen Heers, DVM – Red Rock Equine Dentistry ### 196453###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

EX08 - Backyard Chickens: External & Internal Parasites

Location: MBCC, Palm C, Level 3
Brenna C. Fitzgerald, DVM, DABVP (Avian) – Medical Center For Birds; Cynthia Hatch, RVT
Avian & Exotics

Favorite

Brenna C. Fitzgerald, DVM, DABVP (Avian) – Medical Center For Birds ### 417693###Primary Presenter @@@ Cynthia Hatch, RVT ### 206658###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

EX22 - Turtle Medicine & Surgery

Location: MBCC, Palm D, Level 3
Greg Aldo Lewbart, MS, VMD, DACZM, DECZM; Martin Mathis – Southside Veterinary Center
Avian & Exotics

Favorite

Greg Aldo Lewbart, MS, VMD, DACZM, DECZM ### 596628###Primary Presenter @@@ Martin Mathis – Southside Veterinary Center ### 196474###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

FA36 - Consulting in International Dairies: China

Location: MBCC, Jasmine E, Level 3
Earl P. Aalseth, Jr., DVM, PhD, MS – Dairy Consulting; Gary Keffer, DVM
Food Animal

Favorite

Earl P. Aalseth, Jr., DVM, PhD, MS – Dairy Consulting ### 596572###Primary Presenter @@@ Gary Keffer, DVM ### 203892###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

FA56 - Surprising Diagnoses Revealed at Necropsy

Location: MBCC, Palm A, Level 3
Joan S. Bowen, DVM – Bowen Mobile Veterinary Practice; Jerry Woodruff, DVM
Food Animal

Favorite

Joan S. Bowen, DVM – Bowen Mobile Veterinary Practice ### 172603###Primary Presenter @@@ Jerry Woodruff, DVM ### 196521###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

PM02 - Managing Cash Flow

Location: MBCC, Breakers H, Level 2
Tera L. Nance, CVA – Summit Veterinary Advisors; Simon Chavez, CVT, MS, MVM – SCV Veterinary MGM LLC
Practice Management

Favorite

Tera L. Nance, CVA – Summit Veterinary Advisors ### 596625###Primary Presenter @@@ Simon Chavez, CVT, MS, MVM – SCV Veterinary MGM LLC ### 196431###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

SA18 - Creating Happy Cats: How to Create the Best Environment for Cats

Location: MBCC, South Seas E, Level 3
Debra F. Horwitz, DVM, DACVB; David J. Demery, RVT – SNP LA - Pico Rivera
Small Animal

Favorite

Debra F. Horwitz, DVM, DACVB ### 417714###Primary Presenter @@@ David J. Demery, RVT – SNP LA - Pico Rivera ### 196441###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

SA26 - Pericardial Disease in the Dog: An Under-recognized Cardiac Disorder

Location: MBCC, Reef, Level 2
John D. Bonagura, DVM, DACVIM (CARDIOLOGY, SAIM) – North Carolina State University; Bob Marshall, DVM – Cherokee Hills Veterinary Hospital
Small Animal

Favorite

John D. Bonagura, DVM, DACVIM (CARDIOLOGY, SAIM) – North Carolina State University ### 596579###Primary Presenter @@@ Bob Marshall, DVM – Cherokee Hills Veterinary Hospital ### 284693###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

SA89 - Hypothyroidism: What Are We Doing?

Location: MBCC, Mandalay Bay B, Level 2
Charli Dong, DVM, DACVD; Sabrina Castro, BVetMed, MRCVS – Media City Animal Hospital
Small Animal

Favorite

Charli Dong, DVM, DACVD ### 600327###Primary Presenter @@@ Sabrina Castro, BVetMed, MRCVS – Media City Animal Hospital ### 663068###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

VT24 - Multi-parameter Monitoring: The Technician’s Tools

Location: MBCC, Banyan, Level 3
Courtney Waxman, CVT, RVT, VTS (Emergency & Critical Care); Chris Chamberlain, RVT, BS – Pet Emergency & Specialty Center
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

Courtney Waxman, CVT, RVT, VTS (Emergency & Critical Care) ### 420467###Primary Presenter @@@ Chris Chamberlain, RVT, BS – Pet Emergency & Specialty Center ### 196429###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

VT45 - The Hypos: Common Pediatric Emergencies

Location: MBCC, Jasmine A, Level 3
Erin Spencer, CVT, MEd, VTS (Emergency & Critical Care) – NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF VETERINARY TECHNICIANS IN AMERICA (NAVTA); Jessie Nelson, CVT, AAS, VTS (Nutrition) – Desert Veterinary Medical Specialists
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

Erin Spencer, CVT, MEd, VTS (Emergency & Critical Care) – NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF VETERINARY TECHNICIANS IN AMERICA (NAVTA) ### 596662###Primary Presenter @@@ Jessie Nelson, CVT, AAS, VTS (Nutrition) – Desert Veterinary Medical Specialists ### 441908###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

PM43P - Streamline Your Marketing Efforts

Location: MBCC, Breakers K, Level 2
Louise Dunn – Snowgoose Veterinary Management Consulting; Eric D. Garcia, IT & DIGITAL CONSULTANT – Simply Done Tech Solutions; Gary L. Delfino, BA – Gary Delfino Veterinary Consulting
Practice Management

Favorite

Louise Dunn – Snowgoose Veterinary Management Consulting ### 596595###Co-Presenter @@@ Eric D. Garcia, IT & DIGITAL CONSULTANT – Simply Done Tech Solutions ### 172636###Co-Presenter @@@ Gary L. Delfino, BA – Gary Delfino Veterinary Consulting ### 431157###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

SA169 - Feline Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency

Location: MBCC, South Seas H, Level 3
Joerg Steiner, DECVIM-CA, PhD, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Texas A&M University; Mary Ann Vande Linde, DVM – Vande Linde & Associates, LLC
Small Animal

Favorite

Joerg Steiner, DECVIM-CA, PhD, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Texas A&M University ### 172741###Primary Presenter @@@ Mary Ann Vande Linde, DVM – Vande Linde & Associates, LLC ### 172754###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

SA209 - Radiographs vs Ultrasound of the Small Abdomen II

Location: MBCC, South Seas B, Level 3
Chelsea Kunst, DVM, DACVR; Predrag Pecic, DVM – Healthy Pets
Small Animal

Favorite

Chelsea Kunst, DVM, DACVR ### 596688###Primary Presenter @@@ Predrag Pecic, DVM – Healthy Pets ### 196483###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

SA221 - The Opioid Crisis: What? Really?

Location: MBCC, Mandalay Bay L, Level 2
Julie A. L. Adrian, DVM – University of Hawaii at Hilo; Cindy Trice, DVM
Small Animal

Favorite

Julie A. L. Adrian, DVM – University of Hawaii at Hilo ### 596632###Primary Presenter @@@ Cindy Trice, DVM ### 629957###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

SA231 - Listing Agreements: What to Look For

Location: MBCC, South Seas F, Level 3
Charlotte Lacroix, DVM, Esq. – Veterinary Business Advisors; Ann Bastian, VMD – Willow Creek Veterinary Center
Small Animal

Favorite

Charlotte Lacroix, DVM, Esq. – Veterinary Business Advisors ### 172666###Primary Presenter @@@ Ann Bastian, VMD – Willow Creek Veterinary Center ### 483203###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

SA237 - Cuttin' on the Kidneys: Surgical Management of Kidney & Ureteral Disease

Location: MBCC, Lagoon J, Level 2
Mandy L. Wallace, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA – University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine; John C. Davis, DVM, MS, MBA – Rio Cucharas Vet Clinic
Small Animal

Favorite

Mandy L. Wallace, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA – University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine ### 601032###Primary Presenter @@@ John C. Davis, DVM, MS, MBA – Rio Cucharas Vet Clinic ### 204484###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

SA253 - Common Congenital Neuro Things: Chiari-like Malformations, Hemivertebrae

Location: MBCC, South Seas J, Level 3
Sheila Carrera-Justiz, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) – University of Florida; Jennifer A. Stewart, DVM – Ranch House Veterinary & Rehabilitation Services
Small Animal

Favorite

Sheila Carrera-Justiz, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) – University of Florida ### 263520###Primary Presenter @@@ Jennifer A. Stewart, DVM – Ranch House Veterinary & Rehabilitation Services ### 196507###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

SA301 - Rehabilitation Therapy Following Regenerative Medicine Treatment

Location: MBCC, Lagoon L, Level 2
Debra A. Canapp, DVM, CCRT, DACVSRM – Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group; Anthony B. McCorkle, DVM – Ace Mobile Veterinary Services, Inc
Small Animal

Favorite

Debra A. Canapp, DVM, CCRT, DACVSRM – Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group ### 263518###Primary Presenter @@@ Anthony B. McCorkle, DVM – Ace Mobile Veterinary Services, Inc ### 317412###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

SA331 - Stem Cell Therapy: Case-based Exploration

Location: MBCC, Lagoon G, Level 2
Sherman O. Canapp, Jr., DVM, MS, CCRT, DACVS, DACVSMR – Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group; Barbara E. Eves, DVM – NUTRAMAX LABORATORIES VETERINARY SCIENCES, INC.
Small Animal

Favorite

Sherman O. Canapp, Jr., DVM, MS, CCRT, DACVS, DACVSMR – Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group ### 263519###Primary Presenter @@@ Barbara E. Eves, DVM – NUTRAMAX LABORATORIES VETERINARY SCIENCES, INC. ### 196444###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

SA349 - Managing Open Fractures: Dealing with Osteomyelitis & Other Complications

Location: MBCC, Lagoon H, Level 2
Steven W. Petersen, DVM, DACVS, DACVSMR; April Mathis, DVM, CCRP – PhysioDog
Small Animal

Favorite

Steven W. Petersen, DVM, DACVS, DACVSMR ### 426697###Primary Presenter @@@ April Mathis, DVM, CCRP – PhysioDog ### 196473###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

Symposium
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

S02D - WSAVA Global Vaccination Guidelines

Location: MBCC, Oceanside B, Level 2
Michael J. Day, BSc, BVMS(Hons), PhD, DSc, DECVP, FASM, FRCPath, FRCVS – MJD Scientific Consultancy Ltd.; Karen Stasiak, DVM, MSN – ZOETIS PETCARE
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Michael J. Day, BSc, BVMS(Hons), PhD, DSc, DECVP, FASM, FRCPath, FRCVS – MJD Scientific Consultancy Ltd. ### 422297###Primary Presenter @@@ Karen Stasiak, DVM, MSN – ZOETIS PETCARE ### 485484###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

S03D - Wellness Screening for Early Detection of Feline Disease: Why You Need to Start!

Location: MBCC, Mandalay Bay J, Level 2
Richard Goldstein, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM-CA – ZOETIS DIAGNOSTIC; Joyce A. Login, DVM – Zoetis
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Richard Goldstein, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM-CA – ZOETIS DIAGNOSTIC ### 596605###Primary Presenter @@@ Joyce A. Login, DVM – Zoetis ### 309019###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

S06D - Case Studies in Pain Management

Location: MBCC, Oceanside C, Level 2
Mark Epstein, DVM, CVPP, DABVP (Canine & Feline) – Total Bond Veterinary Hospitals; Amber Rotenberry, DVM – Elanco Animal Health
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Mark Epstein, DVM, CVPP, DABVP (Canine & Feline) – Total Bond Veterinary Hospitals ### 172629###Primary Presenter @@@ Amber Rotenberry, DVM – Elanco Animal Health ### 316896###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

S07D - Exotic Animal Pain Management: Pearls You Need to Know

Location: MBCC, South Seas D, Level 3
Stephen F. Cital, RVT, RLAT, SRA, VTS (Lab Animal) – Anesthesia Nerds; Debra Theresa Smith, DVM – ELANCO ANIMAL HEALTH
Veterinary Technician

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Stephen F. Cital, RVT, RLAT, SRA, VTS (Lab Animal) – Anesthesia Nerds ### 263522###Primary Presenter @@@ Debra Theresa Smith, DVM – ELANCO ANIMAL HEALTH ### 684139###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

S15D - In the Spotlight: Influenza: When Bad Gets Worse

Location: MBCC, Mandalay Bay D, Level 2
Jenifer Chatfield, DVM, DACZM – 4J Conservation Center; Karen Aiken, DVM – Elevate DVM
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Jenifer Chatfield, DVM, DACZM – 4J Conservation Center ### 125580###Primary Presenter @@@ Karen Aiken, DVM – Elevate DVM ### 196411###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

S17D - Creating a Culture of Empowerment: Allowing Your Employees to Help Your Clients & Patients

Location: MBCC, Oceanside D, Level 2
Tracy Dowdy, CVPM – MRG Consulting LLC; Susan Ralston – Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health
Practice Management

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Tracy Dowdy, CVPM – MRG Consulting LLC ### 172625###Primary Presenter @@@ Susan Ralston – Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health ### 212232###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

S26B - Navigating Diabetes: Frustrations/Solutions - Myths & Truths

Location: MBCC, Mandalay Bay I, Level 2
Rachel Poulin, RVT, VTS (SAIM); Amy R. Johnson, BS, LATG, LVT – AAHA - AMERICAN ANIMAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Veterinary Technician

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Rachel Poulin, RVT, VTS (SAIM) ### 263565###Primary Presenter @@@ Amy R. Johnson, BS, LATG, LVT – AAHA - AMERICAN ANIMAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION ### 645275###Moderator
12:00 PM - 12:25 PM

Learning Lounge
12:00 PM - 12:25 PM

EL23 - Minimal Time, Maximum Results: Make Social Media Work for You

Location: Exhibit Hall, Learning Lounge, Level 1
Emma Lishness, MA
Practice Management

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Emma Lishness, MA ### 452026###Primary Presenter
12:30 PM - 12:55 PM

Learning Lounge
12:30 PM - 12:55 PM

EL20 - Canine Flu Got You Blue?

Location: Exhibit Hall, Learning Lounge, Level 1
Michael Lappin, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD – Colorado State University
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Michael Lappin, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD – Colorado State University ### 172668###Primary Presenter
12:30 PM - 1:20 PM

Industry Seminar
12:30 PM - 1:20 PM

IS09 - Infectious Disease Control: Does Your Practice Meet the Standard?

Location: Exhibit Hall, Exhibit Hall Theater A, Level 1
Melissa Bourgeois, DVM, PhD, DACVM (Virology, Immunology) – Merck Animal Health; Karen Aiken, DVM – Elevate DVM
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Melissa Bourgeois, DVM, PhD, DACVM (Virology, Immunology) – Merck Animal Health ### 596580###Primary Presenter @@@ Karen Aiken, DVM – Elevate DVM ### 196411###Moderator
12:30 PM - 1:20 PM

IS10 - Achy Breaky Hearts

Location: Exhibit Hall, Exhibit Hall Theater B, Level 1
Sonya G. Gordon, DVSC, DACVIM (Cardiology); Alex Miller, VMD – BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM ANIMAL HEALTH
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Sonya G. Gordon, DVSC, DACVIM (Cardiology) ### 596606###Primary Presenter @@@ Alex Miller, VMD – BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM ANIMAL HEALTH ### 684628###Moderator
1:00 PM - 1:25 PM

Learning Lounge
1:00 PM - 1:25 PM

EL25 - Is Emesis Your Nemesis

Location: Exhibit Hall, Learning Lounge, Level 1
Ralph C. Harvey, DVM, MS, DACVAA – University of Tennessee
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Ralph C. Harvey, DVM, MS, DACVAA – University of Tennessee ### 172654###Primary Presenter
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Event
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

E09 - Downtown Las Vegas Culinary Tour

Location: Downtown Las Vegas Culinary Tour
Event

Favorite
1:30 PM - 1:55 PM

Learning Lounge
1:30 PM - 1:55 PM

EL26 - Introducing Revolution Plus

Location: Exhibit Hall, Learning Lounge, Level 1
Chris Adolph, DVM, MS, ACVM – ZOETIS
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Chris Adolph, DVM, MS, ACVM – ZOETIS ### 172592###Primary Presenter
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Hands-on Lab
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM

HO08 - Feline Extraction Lab & Regional Nerve Blocks

Location: Oquendo Center, Room B, Oquendo Center
Barden Greenfield, DVM, DAVDC, FAVD – MidSouth Veterinary Dental Referrals, PLC; Christopher J. Snyder, DVM, DAVDC; Kevin S. Stepaniuk, DVM, DAVDC, FAVD – Pacific Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery Services, PLLC
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Barden Greenfield, DVM, DAVDC, FAVD – MidSouth Veterinary Dental Referrals, PLC ### 177108###Instructor @@@ Christopher J. Snyder, DVM, DAVDC ### 417728###Instructor @@@ Kevin S. Stepaniuk, DVM, DAVDC, FAVD – Pacific Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery Services, PLLC ### 596663###Instructor
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM

HO11 - Honing Advanced Skills in Veterinary Dentistry for Technicians

Location: Oquendo Center, Room CD, Oquendo Center
Mary Berg, RVT, RLATG, VTS (Dentistry) – Beyond The Crown Veterinary Education; Candice Hoerner, CVT, VTS (Dentistry) – IM3, INC.
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

Mary Berg, RVT, RLATG, VTS (Dentistry) – Beyond The Crown Veterinary Education ### 172599###Instructor @@@ Candice Hoerner, CVT, VTS (Dentistry) – IM3, INC. ### 386023###Instructor
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM

HO22 - Small Animal Abdominal Ultrasound for Technicians

Location: Oquendo Center, Room A, Oquendo Center
Clifford (Kip) Berry, III, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida Small Animal Hospital; Maria Evola, DVM, DACVR, MPH; Jay Griffin, DVM, DACVR – Texas A&M University; Lukas Kawalilak, DVM, DACVR – Colorado State university; Chelsea Kunst, DVM, DACVR; Nathan Nelson, DVM, MS, DACVR – North Carolina State University
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Clifford (Kip) Berry, III, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida Small Animal Hospital ### 185324###Instructor @@@ Maria Evola, DVM, DACVR, MPH ### 422425###Instructor @@@ Jay Griffin, DVM, DACVR – Texas A&M University ### 596690###Instructor @@@ Lukas Kawalilak, DVM, DACVR – Colorado State university ### 620929###Instructor @@@ Chelsea Kunst, DVM, DACVR ### 596688###Instructor @@@ Nathan Nelson, DVM, MS, DACVR – North Carolina State University ### 422423###Instructor
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM

HO35 - Intra-oral DR Radiology Laboratory in Equids

Location: Oquendo Center, Barn, Oquendo Center
Jon M. Gieche, DVM, DAVDC, FAVD – Kettle Moraine Equine Hospital; Mark Skeels, DVM – Cuattro Imaging
Equine

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Jon M. Gieche, DVM, DAVDC, FAVD – Kettle Moraine Equine Hospital ### 417683###Instructor @@@ Mark Skeels, DVM – Cuattro Imaging ### 629999###Instructor
2:00 PM - 2:25 PM

Learning Lounge
2:00 PM - 2:25 PM

EL27 - Get Clients to Say Yes to Imaging

Location: Exhibit Hall, Learning Lounge, Level 1
Wendy S. Myers, CVJ – Communication Solutions for Veterinarians Inc.
Practice Management

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Wendy S. Myers, CVJ – Communication Solutions for Veterinarians Inc. ### 417713###Primary Presenter
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

Lecture
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

EQ01 - Standing Chemical Restraint of the Horse

Location: MBCC, Palm C, Level 3
John A.E Hubbell, DVM, MS, DACVAA – Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital; Ann Bastian, VMD – Willow Creek Veterinary Center
Equine

Favorite

John A.E Hubbell, DVM, MS, DACVAA – Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital ### 596619###Primary Presenter @@@ Ann Bastian, VMD – Willow Creek Veterinary Center ### 483203###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

EX30 - How to Intubate Almost Any Exotic Companion Mammal

Location: MBCC, Palm D, Level 3
Daniel H. Johnson, DVM, DABVP (EXOTIC COMPANION MAMMALS); Martin Mathis – Southside Veterinary Center
Avian & Exotics

Favorite

Daniel H. Johnson, DVM, DABVP (EXOTIC COMPANION MAMMALS) ### 596620###Primary Presenter @@@ Martin Mathis – Southside Veterinary Center ### 196474###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

FA25 - Clinical Indicators of Acidemia & Other Abnormal Blood Parameters in Newborn Beef Calves

Location: MBCC, Palm A, Level 3
Elizabeth R. Homerosky, DVM, MSc, DABVP (BEEF CATTLE PRACTICE) – Veterinary Agri-Health Services Ltd.; Jerry Woodruff, DVM
Food Animal

Favorite

Elizabeth R. Homerosky, DVM, MSc, DABVP (BEEF CATTLE PRACTICE) – Veterinary Agri-Health Services Ltd. ### 596618###Primary Presenter @@@ Jerry Woodruff, DVM ### 196521###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

FA57 - Approach to Intersex Cases in Livestock

Location: MBCC, Jasmine E, Level 3
Brett McNabb, DVM, DACT, MPVM, DABVP (Food Animal) – University of California, Davis; Gary Keffer, DVM
Food Animal

Favorite

Brett McNabb, DVM, DACT, MPVM, DABVP (Food Animal) – University of California, Davis ### 596636###Primary Presenter @@@ Gary Keffer, DVM ### 203892###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

PM30 - Instagram for Your Veterinary Practice

Location: MBCC, Breakers K, Level 2
Eric D. Garcia, IT & DIGITAL CONSULTANT – Simply Done Tech Solutions; David J. Demery, RVT – SNP LA - Pico Rivera
Practice Management

Favorite

Eric D. Garcia, IT & DIGITAL CONSULTANT – Simply Done Tech Solutions ### 172636###Primary Presenter @@@ David J. Demery, RVT – SNP LA - Pico Rivera ### 196441###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

PM32 - 5 Biggest Legal Mistakes in Veterinary Practice

Location: MBCC, Breakers H, Level 2
Ed Guiducci, Esq. – Guiducci & Guiducci; Simon Chavez, CVT, MS, MVM – SCV Veterinary MGM LLC
Practice Management

Favorite

Ed Guiducci, Esq. – Guiducci & Guiducci ### 596609###Primary Presenter @@@ Simon Chavez, CVT, MS, MVM – SCV Veterinary MGM LLC ### 196431###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

SA19 - Starting Off on the Right Paw: The Basics of Puppy Behavior & Problem Prevention

Location: MBCC, South Seas E, Level 3
Meghan E. Herron, DVM, DACVB – The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine; G. Sierra Schneider, DVM – Salem Emergency Vet Clinic
Small Animal

Favorite

Meghan E. Herron, DVM, DACVB – The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine ### 596615###Primary Presenter @@@ G. Sierra Schneider, DVM – Salem Emergency Vet Clinic ### 196496###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

SA35 - Getting the Most Out of Your Cytologies

Location: MBCC, Lagoon G, Level 2
Jessica Hokamp, DVM, PhD, DACVP (Clinical) – Ohio State University; Jane Vermeulen, DVM, MPA, B. SC (AGR)
Small Animal

Favorite

Jessica Hokamp, DVM, PhD, DACVP (Clinical) – Ohio State University ### 596713###Primary Presenter @@@ Jane Vermeulen, DVM, MPA, B. SC (AGR) ### 628501###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

SA90 - We Don't Itch Any More, Like We Used to Do

Location: MBCC, Mandalay Bay B, Level 2
Charli Dong, DVM, DACVD; Sabrina Castro, BVetMed, MRCVS – Media City Animal Hospital
Small Animal

Favorite

Charli Dong, DVM, DACVD ### 600327###Primary Presenter @@@ Sabrina Castro, BVetMed, MRCVS – Media City Animal Hospital ### 663068###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

VT17 - Just Breathe: Respiratory Emergencies

Location: MBCC, Banyan, Level 3
Kenichiro Yagi, RVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM), MS – Adobe Animal Hospital; Chris Chamberlain, RVT, BS – Pet Emergency & Specialty Center
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

Kenichiro Yagi, RVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM), MS – Adobe Animal Hospital ### 172766###Primary Presenter @@@ Chris Chamberlain, RVT, BS – Pet Emergency & Specialty Center ### 196429###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

VT49 - Decision Fatigue...It's a Thing and It's Likely Affecting You!

Location: MBCC, Jasmine A, Level 3
Beckie Mossor, RVT – 3K9 Working Dogs; Jessie Nelson, CVT, AAS, VTS (Nutrition) – Desert Veterinary Medical Specialists
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

Beckie Mossor, RVT – 3K9 Working Dogs ### 195158###Primary Presenter @@@ Jessie Nelson, CVT, AAS, VTS (Nutrition) – Desert Veterinary Medical Specialists ### 441908###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

EQ14P - Power Hour: A Case-based Approach to Equine Medicine

Location: MBCC, Palm B, Level 3
Jamie Kopper, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM) – Washington State University; Peter Morresey, DACVIM (LAIM), BVSc, DACT, MACVSc – Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital; Rochen Heers, DVM – Red Rock Equine Dentistry
Equine

Favorite

Jamie Kopper, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM) – Washington State University ### 596623###Co-Presenter @@@ Peter Morresey, DACVIM (LAIM), BVSc, DACT, MACVSc – Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital ### 596638###Co-Presenter @@@ Rochen Heers, DVM – Red Rock Equine Dentistry ### 196453###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

SA114 - CPR: Why Everyone Should be an Expert - Advanced Life Support (ALS)

Location: MBCC, South Seas F, Level 3
Daniel J. Fletcher, DVM, DACVECC, PhD – CORNELL UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE, BAKER INSTITUTE AND FELINE HEALTH CENTER; Julie M. Ebert, DVM
Small Animal

Favorite

Daniel J. Fletcher, DVM, DACVECC, PhD – CORNELL UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE, BAKER INSTITUTE AND FELINE HEALTH CENTER ### 419979###Primary Presenter @@@ Julie M. Ebert, DVM ### 645643###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

SA170 - Clinical Approach to Abnormal Liver Enzymes

Location: MBCC, South Seas H, Level 3
David Twedt, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Colorado State University; Mary Ann Vande Linde, DVM – Vande Linde & Associates, LLC
Small Animal

Favorite

David Twedt, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Colorado State University ### 172750###Primary Presenter @@@ Mary Ann Vande Linde, DVM – Vande Linde & Associates, LLC ### 172754###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

SA206 - How to Read Abdominal Radiographs & The Lesions You May be Missing

Location: MBCC, South Seas B, Level 3
David Szabo, DVM, DACVR; Predrag Pecic, DVM – Healthy Pets
Small Animal

Favorite

David Szabo, DVM, DACVR ### 488099###Primary Presenter @@@ Predrag Pecic, DVM – Healthy Pets ### 196483###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

SA232 - Reference Lab Contracts: What to Look For

Location: MBCC, Lagoon J, Level 2
Charlotte Lacroix, DVM, Esq. – Veterinary Business Advisors; Michael Pedersen, DVM, BS – Animal Health Center
Small Animal

Favorite

Charlotte Lacroix, DVM, Esq. – Veterinary Business Advisors ### 172666###Primary Presenter @@@ Michael Pedersen, DVM, BS – Animal Health Center ### 196484###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

SA254 - Infectious CNS Diseases

Location: MBCC, South Seas J, Level 3
Sheila Carrera-Justiz, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) – University of Florida; Anthony B. McCorkle, DVM – Ace Mobile Veterinary Services, Inc
Small Animal

Favorite

Sheila Carrera-Justiz, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) – University of Florida ### 263520###Primary Presenter @@@ Anthony B. McCorkle, DVM – Ace Mobile Veterinary Services, Inc ### 317412###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

SA302 - Diagnostic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: Case-based Exploration

Location: MBCC, Mandalay Bay L, Level 2
Debra A. Canapp, DVM, CCRT, DACVSRM – Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group; Cindy Trice, DVM – Relief Rover
Small Animal

Favorite

Debra A. Canapp, DVM, CCRT, DACVSRM – Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group ### 263518###Primary Presenter @@@ Cindy Trice, DVM – Relief Rover ### 629957###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

SA304 - Localizing Respiratory Distress: The Holy Grail

Location: MBCC, Reef, Level 2
Chrissie R. Rutter, DVM, DACVECC – Texas A&M University; Bob Marshall, DVM – Cherokee Hills Veterinary Hospital
Small Animal

Favorite

Chrissie R. Rutter, DVM, DACVECC – Texas A&M University ### 596652###Primary Presenter @@@ Bob Marshall, DVM – Cherokee Hills Veterinary Hospital ### 284693###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

SA326 - Diagnostic Testing of Diseases that Commonly Affect Shelter Animals

Location: MBCC, Lagoon L, Level 2
Chrissy Eckstrand, DVM, DACVP, PhD – Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine; Cristie YJ Kamiya, DVM, MBA – Humane Society Silicon Valley
Small Animal

Favorite

Chrissy Eckstrand, DVM, DACVP, PhD – Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine ### 596598###Primary Presenter @@@ Cristie YJ Kamiya, DVM, MBA – Humane Society Silicon Valley ### 644355###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

SA350 - It Happens to the Best of Us: Orthopedic Complications and How to Deal with Them

Location: MBCC, Lagoon H, Level 2
David Dycus, DVM, MS, CCRP, DACVS-SA – VOSM; April Mathis, DVM, CCRP – PhysioDog
Small Animal

Favorite

David Dycus, DVM, MS, CCRP, DACVS-SA – VOSM ### 596597###Primary Presenter @@@ April Mathis, DVM, CCRP – PhysioDog ### 196473###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

Symposium
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

S07E - The Physiology of Pain

Location: MBCC, South Seas D, Level 3
Kristen Cooley, CVT, VTS (ANESTHESIA/ANALGESIA), BA – University of Wisconsin, School of Veterinary Medicine; Lynda Green, VMD – ELANCO ANIMAL HEALTH
Veterinary Technician

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Kristen Cooley, CVT, VTS (ANESTHESIA/ANALGESIA), BA – University of Wisconsin, School of Veterinary Medicine ### 270202###Primary Presenter @@@ Lynda Green, VMD – ELANCO ANIMAL HEALTH ### 683984###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

S10A - Incorporating Behavior Strategies into Patient Care: Practical Solutions

Location: MBCC, Oceanside C, Level 2
Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC – Animal Behavior Clinic, LLC; Barbara E. Eves, DVM – NUTRAMAX LABORATORIES VETERINARY SCIENCES, INC.
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC – Animal Behavior Clinic, LLC ### 596643###Primary Presenter @@@ Barbara E. Eves, DVM – NUTRAMAX LABORATORIES VETERINARY SCIENCES, INC. ### 196444###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

S15E - 10 Steps to Building a Culture of Compliance I

Location: MBCC, Mandalay Bay D, Level 2
Andy Roark, DVM, MS – Tall Oak Enterprises, LLC; Karen Aiken, DVM – Elevate DVM
Practice Management

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Andy Roark, DVM, MS – Tall Oak Enterprises, LLC ### 195069###Primary Presenter @@@ Karen Aiken, DVM – Elevate DVM ### 196411###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

S18A - A Practical Guide to Managing Osteoarthritis: Making Sense of Current Therapies

Location: MBCC, Oceanside D, Level 2
Bryan T. Torres, DVM, PhD, DACVS-SA, DACVSMR – University of Missouri; Andrew Evan Schreibman, DVM – BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM ANIMAL HEALTH
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Bryan T. Torres, DVM, PhD, DACVS-SA, DACVSMR – University of Missouri ### 647594###Primary Presenter @@@ Andrew Evan Schreibman, DVM – BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM ANIMAL HEALTH ### 196498###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

S22A - Clinical Evidence for Expanding Care

Location: MBCC, Oceanside B, Level 2
Graham Bilbrough, MA, VETMB, MRCVS, CertVA; James W. Marshall, DVM – IDEXX
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Graham Bilbrough, MA, VETMB, MRCVS, CertVA ### 194499###Primary Presenter @@@ James W. Marshall, DVM – IDEXX ### 200713###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

S12AP - Practice Ownership 101: How to Best Position Yourself Financially for Practice Ownership

Location: MBCC, Mandalay Bay J, Level 2
Alexandra Iosif, BBA – Bank of America Practice Solutions; Mariza Martinez, BS – BANK OF AMERICA PRACTICE SOLUTIONS; Jason Tyson; Matt Evans
Practice Management

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Alexandra Iosif, BBA – Bank of America Practice Solutions ### 661364###Co-Presenter @@@ Mariza Martinez, BS – BANK OF AMERICA PRACTICE SOLUTIONS ### 172686###Co-Presenter @@@ Jason Tyson ### 196511###Moderator @@@ Matt Evans ### 700409###Co-Presenter
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

Giving Back: How Vet Techs Can Stay Engaged While Helping Out
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

SP05D - Giving Back: How Vet Techs Can Stay Engaged While Helping Out

Location: MBCC, Surf E, Level 2
Erin Spencer, CVT, MEd, VTS (Emergency & Critical Care) – NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF VETERINARY TECHNICIANS IN AMERICA (NAVTA); Julianne Evenhus, CVT CFE – AmeriVet Partners
Veterinary Technician

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Erin Spencer, CVT, MEd, VTS (Emergency & Critical Care) – NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF VETERINARY TECHNICIANS IN AMERICA (NAVTA) ### 596662###Primary Presenter @@@ Julianne Evenhus, CVT CFE – AmeriVet Partners ### 694598###Moderator
2:00 PM - 3:50 PM

Workshop
2:00 PM - 3:50 PM

WS09 - People & Performance: Foundations in Workplace Well-being

Location: MBCC, Surf D, Level 2
Josh Vaisman, MS – Flourish Veterinary Consulting
Practice Management

Favorite

Josh Vaisman, MS – Flourish Veterinary Consulting ### 596673###Instructor
2:30 PM - 2:55 PM

Learning Lounge
2:30 PM - 2:55 PM

EL28 - Get Clients to Say Yes to Imaging

Location: Exhibit Hall, Learning Lounge, Level 1
Wendy S. Myers, CVJ – Communication Solutions for Veterinarians Inc.
Practice Management

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Wendy S. Myers, CVJ – Communication Solutions for Veterinarians Inc. ### 417713###Primary Presenter
3:00 PM - 3:25 PM

Learning Lounge
3:00 PM - 3:25 PM

EL29 - Introducing Revolution Plus

Location: Exhibit Hall, Learning Lounge, Level 1
Chris Adolph, DVM, MS, ACVM – ZOETIS
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Chris Adolph, DVM, MS, ACVM – ZOETIS ### 172592###Primary Presenter
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

Lecture
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

EQ02 - Intravenous Anesthesia of the Horse

Location: MBCC, Palm C, Level 3
John A.E Hubbell, DVM, MS, DACVAA – Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital; Ann Bastian, VMD – Willow Creek Veterinary Center
Equine

Favorite

John A.E Hubbell, DVM, MS, DACVAA – Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital ### 596619###Primary Presenter @@@ Ann Bastian, VMD – Willow Creek Veterinary Center ### 483203###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

EQ15 - Probiotics: What Is the Evidence?

Location: MBCC, Palm B, Level 3
Jamie Kopper, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM) – Washington State University; Rochen Heers, DVM – Red Rock Equine Dentistry
Equine

Favorite

Jamie Kopper, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM) – Washington State University ### 596623###Primary Presenter @@@ Rochen Heers, DVM – Red Rock Equine Dentistry ### 196453###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

EX31 - Sugar Glider Medicine & Disease Management

Location: MBCC, Palm D, Level 3
Daniel H. Johnson, DVM, DABVP (EXOTIC COMPANION MAMMALS); Martin Mathis – Southside Veterinary Center
Avian & Exotics

Favorite

Daniel H. Johnson, DVM, DABVP (EXOTIC COMPANION MAMMALS) ### 596620###Primary Presenter @@@ Martin Mathis – Southside Veterinary Center ### 196474###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

FA26 - Assessment & Impacts of Newborn Beef Calf Vigor

Location: MBCC, Palm A, Level 3
Elizabeth R. Homerosky, DVM, MSc, DABVP (BEEF CATTLE PRACTICE) – Veterinary Agri-Health Services Ltd.; Jerry Woodruff, DVM
Food Animal

Favorite

Elizabeth R. Homerosky, DVM, MSc, DABVP (BEEF CATTLE PRACTICE) – Veterinary Agri-Health Services Ltd. ### 596618###Primary Presenter @@@ Jerry Woodruff, DVM ### 196521###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

FA58 - Update on Bovine Trichomonosis

Location: MBCC, Jasmine E, Level 3
Brett McNabb, DVM, DACT, MPVM, DABVP (Food Animal) – University of California, Davis; Gary Keffer, DVM
Food Animal

Favorite

Brett McNabb, DVM, DACT, MPVM, DABVP (Food Animal) – University of California, Davis ### 596636###Primary Presenter @@@ Gary Keffer, DVM ### 203892###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

PM31 - Major Facebook Updates for 2019

Location: MBCC, Breakers K, Level 2
Eric D. Garcia, IT & DIGITAL CONSULTANT – Simply Done Tech Solutions; David J. Demery, RVT – SNP LA - Pico Rivera
Practice Management

Favorite

Eric D. Garcia, IT & DIGITAL CONSULTANT – Simply Done Tech Solutions ### 172636###Primary Presenter @@@ David J. Demery, RVT – SNP LA - Pico Rivera ### 196441###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

PM33 - Veterinary Practice Ownership Agreements: Why Are They Important?

Location: MBCC, Breakers H, Level 2
Ed Guiducci, Esq. – Guiducci & Guiducci; Simon Chavez, CVT, MS, MVM – SCV Veterinary MGM LLC
Practice Management

Favorite

Ed Guiducci, Esq. – Guiducci & Guiducci ### 596609###Primary Presenter @@@ Simon Chavez, CVT, MS, MVM – SCV Veterinary MGM LLC ### 196431###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

SA20 - Top 10 Dog Behavior Myths

Location: MBCC, South Seas E, Level 3
Meghan E. Herron, DVM, DACVB – The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine; G. Sierra Schneider, DVM – Salem Emergency Vet Clinic
Small Animal

Favorite

Meghan E. Herron, DVM, DACVB – The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine ### 596615###Primary Presenter @@@ G. Sierra Schneider, DVM – Salem Emergency Vet Clinic ### 196496###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

SA36 - Practical Cytology of Common Inflammatory & Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice

Location: MBCC, Lagoon G, Level 2
Jessica Hokamp, DVM, PhD, DACVP (Clinical) – Ohio State University; Jane Vermeulen, DVM, MPA, B. SC (AGR)
Small Animal

Favorite

Jessica Hokamp, DVM, PhD, DACVP (Clinical) – Ohio State University ### 596713###Primary Presenter @@@ Jane Vermeulen, DVM, MPA, B. SC (AGR) ### 628501###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

SA91 - Getting Food Allergies Right

Location: MBCC, Mandalay Bay B, Level 2
Kimby Lo, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic; Sabrina Castro, BVetMed, MRCVS – Media City Animal Hospital
Small Animal

Favorite

Kimby Lo, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic ### 429159###Primary Presenter @@@ Sabrina Castro, BVetMed, MRCVS – Media City Animal Hospital ### 663068###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

VT18 - Shock Has Two Faces: The Keys to Perfusion

Location: MBCC, Banyan, Level 3
Kenichiro Yagi, RVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM), MS – Adobe Animal Hospital; Chris Chamberlain, RVT, BS – Pet Emergency & Specialty Center
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

Kenichiro Yagi, RVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM), MS – Adobe Animal Hospital ### 172766###Primary Presenter @@@ Chris Chamberlain, RVT, BS – Pet Emergency & Specialty Center ### 196429###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

VT50 - Work/Life Balance...The Myths, Realities, and Strategies of Work Life Balance

Location: MBCC, Jasmine A, Level 3
Beckie Mossor, RVT – 3K9 Working Dogs; Jessie Nelson, CVT, AAS, VTS (Nutrition) – Desert Veterinary Medical Specialists
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

Beckie Mossor, RVT – 3K9 Working Dogs ### 195158###Primary Presenter @@@ Jessie Nelson, CVT, AAS, VTS (Nutrition) – Desert Veterinary Medical Specialists ### 441908###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

SA115 - It Takes a Team: Simple Communication Tools to Reduce Medical Errors

Location: MBCC, South Seas F, Level 3
Daniel J. Fletcher, DVM, DACVECC, PhD – CORNELL UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE, BAKER INSTITUTE AND FELINE HEALTH CENTER; Julie M. Ebert, DVM
Small Animal

Favorite

Daniel J. Fletcher, DVM, DACVECC, PhD – CORNELL UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE, BAKER INSTITUTE AND FELINE HEALTH CENTER ### 419979###Primary Presenter @@@ Julie M. Ebert, DVM ### 645643###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

SA171 - The Most Common Causes for Abnormal Liver Enzymes

Location: MBCC, South Seas H, Level 3
David Twedt, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Colorado State University; Mary Ann Vande Linde, DVM – Vande Linde & Associates, LLC
Small Animal

Favorite

David Twedt, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Colorado State University ### 172750###Primary Presenter @@@ Mary Ann Vande Linde, DVM – Vande Linde & Associates, LLC ### 172754###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

SA207 - Radiographs of the Juvenile Musculoskeletal System: Normal or Abnormal?

Location: MBCC, South Seas B, Level 3
David Szabo, DVM, DACVR; Predrag Pecic, DVM – Healthy Pets
Small Animal

Favorite

David Szabo, DVM, DACVR ### 488099###Primary Presenter @@@ Predrag Pecic, DVM – Healthy Pets ### 196483###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

SA233 - What Happens If Tragedy Strikes Before You Transition Your Veterinary Practice

Location: MBCC, Lagoon J, Level 2
Charlotte Lacroix, DVM, Esq. – Veterinary Business Advisors; Michael Pedersen, DVM, BS – Animal Health Center
Small Animal

Favorite

Charlotte Lacroix, DVM, Esq. – Veterinary Business Advisors ### 172666###Primary Presenter @@@ Michael Pedersen, DVM, BS – Animal Health Center ### 196484###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

SA255 - How to Manage & Prognosticate Head Trauma & Traumatic Brain Injury

Location: MBCC, South Seas J, Level 3
Sheila Carrera-Justiz, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) – University of Florida; Anthony B. McCorkle, DVM – Ace Mobile Veterinary Services, Inc
Small Animal

Favorite

Sheila Carrera-Justiz, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) – University of Florida ### 263520###Primary Presenter @@@ Anthony B. McCorkle, DVM – Ace Mobile Veterinary Services, Inc ### 317412###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

SA303 - Nutraceuticals: Increasing the Effectiveness of Your Rehabilitation Protocols

Location: MBCC, Mandalay Bay L, Level 2
Debra A. Canapp, DVM, CCRT, DACVSRM – Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group; Cindy Trice, DVM – Relief Rover
Small Animal

Favorite

Debra A. Canapp, DVM, CCRT, DACVSRM – Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group ### 263518###Primary Presenter @@@ Cindy Trice, DVM – Relief Rover ### 629957###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

SA305 - But He Is Just a Baby! Lung Disease in Puppies & Kittens

Location: MBCC, Reef, Level 2
Gareth Buckley, MA, MRCVS, DACVECC, DECVECC, Vet MB – University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine, Small Animal Hospital; Bob Marshall, DVM – Cherokee Hills Veterinary Hospital
Small Animal

Favorite

Gareth Buckley, MA, MRCVS, DACVECC, DECVECC, Vet MB – University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine, Small Animal Hospital ### 263517###Primary Presenter @@@ Bob Marshall, DVM – Cherokee Hills Veterinary Hospital ### 284693###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

SA327 - Suspicious Death? How to Document Findings & Collect Samples for Potential Legal Cases: A Pathologist’s Perspective

Location: MBCC, Lagoon L, Level 2
Chrissy Eckstrand, DVM, DACVP, PhD – Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine; Cristie YJ Kamiya, DVM, MBA – Humane Society Silicon Valley
Small Animal

Favorite

Chrissy Eckstrand, DVM, DACVP, PhD – Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine ### 596598###Primary Presenter @@@ Cristie YJ Kamiya, DVM, MBA – Humane Society Silicon Valley ### 644355###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

SA351 - Orthopedic Examination: How to Reach a Diagnosis in 10 Minutes

Location: MBCC, Lagoon H, Level 2
Brian S. Beale, DVM, DACVS – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists; April Mathis, DVM, CCRP – PhysioDog
Small Animal

Favorite

Brian S. Beale, DVM, DACVS – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists ### 177116###Primary Presenter @@@ April Mathis, DVM, CCRP – PhysioDog ### 196473###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

Symposium
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

S07F - How They Tell Us When They Hurt: Recognizing Pain in Veterinary Patients

Location: MBCC, South Seas D, Level 3
Kristen Cooley, CVT, VTS (ANESTHESIA/ANALGESIA), BA – University of Wisconsin, School of Veterinary Medicine; Lynda Green, VMD – ELANCO ANIMAL HEALTH
Veterinary Technician

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Kristen Cooley, CVT, VTS (ANESTHESIA/ANALGESIA), BA – University of Wisconsin, School of Veterinary Medicine ### 270202###Primary Presenter @@@ Lynda Green, VMD – ELANCO ANIMAL HEALTH ### 683984###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

S10B - Beta-Glucans & The Immune System: What Does the Evidence Show?

Location: MBCC, Oceanside C, Level 2
Tracy L. Webb, DVM, PhD – Colorado State University; Barbara E. Eves, DVM – NUTRAMAX LABORATORIES VETERINARY SCIENCES, INC.
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Tracy L. Webb, DVM, PhD – Colorado State University ### 596678###Primary Presenter @@@ Barbara E. Eves, DVM – NUTRAMAX LABORATORIES VETERINARY SCIENCES, INC. ### 196444###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

S18B - Feline Hypertension: New Developments on a Pressing Topic

Location: MBCC, Oceanside D, Level 2
Bianca N. Lourenco, DVM, MSc, DACVIM (SAIM) – University of Georgia; Andrew Evan Schreibman, DVM – BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM ANIMAL HEALTH
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Bianca N. Lourenco, DVM, MSc, DACVIM (SAIM) – University of Georgia ### 445452###Primary Presenter @@@ Andrew Evan Schreibman, DVM – BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM ANIMAL HEALTH ### 196498###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

S22B - Benefits of SDMA as Part of Preventive Care Diagnostics

Location: MBCC, Oceanside B, Level 2
Jennifer Ogeer, DVM, MS, MBA, MA – IDEXX LABORATORIES INC,; James W. Marshall, DVM – IDEXX
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Jennifer Ogeer, DVM, MS, MBA, MA – IDEXX LABORATORIES INC, ### 306761###Primary Presenter @@@ James W. Marshall, DVM – IDEXX ### 200713###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

S12BP - Practice Ownership 201: How to Buy or Start a Practice in Today's Marketplace

Location: MBCC, Mandalay Bay J, Level 2
Alexandra Iosif, BBA – Bank of America Practice Solutions; Mariza Martinez, BS – BANK OF AMERICA PRACTICE SOLUTIONS; Jason Tyson; Matt Evans
Practice Management

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Alexandra Iosif, BBA – Bank of America Practice Solutions ### 661364###Co-Presenter @@@ Mariza Martinez, BS – BANK OF AMERICA PRACTICE SOLUTIONS ### 172686###Co-Presenter @@@ Jason Tyson ### 196511###Moderator @@@ Matt Evans ### 700409###Co-Presenter
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

S15FP - 10 Steps to Building a Culture of Compliance II

Location: MBCC, Mandalay Bay D, Level 2
Andy Roark, DVM, MS – Tall Oak Enterprises, LLC; Dan Markwalder, DVM – Animal Care Clinic; Karen Aiken, DVM – Elevate DVM
Practice Management

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Andy Roark, DVM, MS – Tall Oak Enterprises, LLC ### 195069###Co-Presenter @@@ Dan Markwalder, DVM – Animal Care Clinic ### 270326###Co-Presenter @@@ Karen Aiken, DVM – Elevate DVM ### 196411###Moderator
3:30 PM - 3:55 PM

Learning Lounge
3:30 PM - 3:55 PM

EL30 - Antimicrobial Stewardship

Location: Exhibit Hall, Learning Lounge, Level 1
Valerie A. Fadok, DVM, DACVD, PhD – ZOETIS PETCARE
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Valerie A. Fadok, DVM, DACVD, PhD – ZOETIS PETCARE ### 441787###Primary Presenter
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

Industry Seminar
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

IS11 - Meeting Client Expectations in the Digital Age

Location: Exhibit Hall, Exhibit Hall Theater A, Level 1
Garret Pachtinger, VMD, DACVECC; Dave Nichol, DVM
Practice Management

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Garret Pachtinger, VMD, DACVECC ### 172702###Co-Presenter @@@ Dave Nichol, DVM ### 670464###Co-Presenter
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

Stem Cell Therapy: A Decade of Clinical Success
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

IS12 - Stem Cell Therapy: A Decade of Clinical Success

Location: Exhibit Hall, Exhibit Hall Theater B, Level 1
Michael Hutchinson, DVM – Animal General of Cranberry Township; Thomas Masterson
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Michael Hutchinson, DVM – Animal General of Cranberry Township ### 175936###Primary Presenter @@@ Thomas Masterson ### 293779###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

Lecture
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

EQ03 - Local Anesthetic Blocks for Equine Surgery

Location: MBCC, Palm C, Level 3
John A.E Hubbell, DVM, MS, DACVAA – Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital; Ann Bastian, VMD – Willow Creek Veterinary Center
Equine

Favorite

John A.E Hubbell, DVM, MS, DACVAA – Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital ### 596619###Primary Presenter @@@ Ann Bastian, VMD – Willow Creek Veterinary Center ### 483203###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

EQ16 - Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Location: MBCC, Palm B, Level 3
Jamie Kopper, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM) – Washington State University; Rochen Heers, DVM – Red Rock Equine Dentistry
Equine

Favorite

Jamie Kopper, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM) – Washington State University ### 596623###Primary Presenter @@@ Rochen Heers, DVM – Red Rock Equine Dentistry ### 196453###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

EX32 - GI Stasis for Small Animal Practitioner

Location: MBCC, Palm D, Level 3
Daniel H. Johnson, DVM, DABVP (EXOTIC COMPANION MAMMALS); Martin Mathis – Southside Veterinary Center
Avian & Exotics

Favorite

Daniel H. Johnson, DVM, DABVP (EXOTIC COMPANION MAMMALS) ### 596620###Primary Presenter @@@ Martin Mathis – Southside Veterinary Center ### 196474###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

FA27 - Neonatal Beef Calf Diarrhea: How to Prevent $h!t from Hitting the Fan

Location: MBCC, Palm A, Level 3
Elizabeth R. Homerosky, DVM, MSc, DABVP (BEEF CATTLE PRACTICE) – Veterinary Agri-Health Services Ltd.; Jerry Woodruff, DVM
Food Animal

Favorite

Elizabeth R. Homerosky, DVM, MSc, DABVP (BEEF CATTLE PRACTICE) – Veterinary Agri-Health Services Ltd. ### 596618###Primary Presenter @@@ Jerry Woodruff, DVM ### 196521###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

FA59 - Sheep Case Discussions

Location: MBCC, Jasmine E, Level 3
Brett McNabb, DVM, DACT, MPVM, DABVP (Food Animal) – University of California, Davis; Gary Keffer, DVM
Food Animal

Favorite

Brett McNabb, DVM, DACT, MPVM, DABVP (Food Animal) – University of California, Davis ### 596636###Primary Presenter @@@ Gary Keffer, DVM ### 203892###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

PM34 - Hiring, Firing & Retaining Staff

Location: MBCC, Breakers H, Level 2
Ed Guiducci, Esq. – Guiducci & Guiducci; Simon Chavez, CVT, MS, MVM – SCV Veterinary MGM LLC
Practice Management

Favorite

Ed Guiducci, Esq. – Guiducci & Guiducci ### 596609###Primary Presenter @@@ Simon Chavez, CVT, MS, MVM – SCV Veterinary MGM LLC ### 196431###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

PM57 - Why You Need a Break from Technology!

Location: MBCC, Breakers K, Level 2
Eric D. Garcia, IT & DIGITAL CONSULTANT – Simply Done Tech Solutions; David J. Demery, RVT – SNP LA - Pico Rivera
Practice Management

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Eric D. Garcia, IT & DIGITAL CONSULTANT – Simply Done Tech Solutions ### 172636###Primary Presenter @@@ David J. Demery, RVT – SNP LA - Pico Rivera ### 196441###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

SA21 - Update on Medication in Behavior Medicine

Location: MBCC, South Seas E, Level 3
Debra F. Horwitz, DVM, DACVB; G. Sierra Schneider, DVM – Salem Emergency Vet Clinic
Small Animal

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Debra F. Horwitz, DVM, DACVB ### 417714###Primary Presenter @@@ G. Sierra Schneider, DVM – Salem Emergency Vet Clinic ### 196496###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

SA37 - Practical Cytology of Common Canine & Feline Skin Tumors in Clinical Practice

Location: MBCC, Lagoon G, Level 2
Jessica Hokamp, DVM, PhD, DACVP (Clinical) – Ohio State University; Jane Vermeulen, DVM, MPA, B. SC (AGR)
Small Animal

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Jessica Hokamp, DVM, PhD, DACVP (Clinical) – Ohio State University ### 596713###Primary Presenter @@@ Jane Vermeulen, DVM, MPA, B. SC (AGR) ### 628501###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

SA92 - Common Drug Options for Managing Canine Atopic Dermatitis

Location: MBCC, Lagoon L, Level 2
Kimby Lo, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic; Sabrina Castro, BVetMed, MRCVS – Media City Animal Hospital
Small Animal

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Kimby Lo, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic ### 429159###Primary Presenter @@@ Sabrina Castro, BVetMed, MRCVS – Media City Animal Hospital ### 663068###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

VT19 - Shock Has Two Faces: RBCs & Anemia

Location: MBCC, Banyan, Level 3
Kenichiro Yagi, RVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM), MS – Adobe Animal Hospital; Chris Chamberlain, RVT, BS – Pet Emergency & Specialty Center
Veterinary Technician

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Kenichiro Yagi, RVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM), MS – Adobe Animal Hospital ### 172766###Primary Presenter @@@ Chris Chamberlain, RVT, BS – Pet Emergency & Specialty Center ### 196429###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

VT51 - A Crowd of One: Real Talk about Depression & Suicide

Location: MBCC, Jasmine A, Level 3
Beckie Mossor, RVT – 3K9 Working Dogs; Jessie Nelson, CVT, AAS, VTS (Nutrition) – Desert Veterinary Medical Specialists
Veterinary Technician

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Beckie Mossor, RVT – 3K9 Working Dogs ### 195158###Primary Presenter @@@ Jessie Nelson, CVT, AAS, VTS (Nutrition) – Desert Veterinary Medical Specialists ### 441908###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

SA116 - Burnout in the ER: A Practical Approach to Improving Your Team’s Resilience

Location: MBCC, South Seas F, Level 3
Daniel J. Fletcher, DVM, DACVECC, PhD – CORNELL UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE, BAKER INSTITUTE AND FELINE HEALTH CENTER; Julie M. Ebert, DVM
Small Animal

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Daniel J. Fletcher, DVM, DACVECC, PhD – CORNELL UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE, BAKER INSTITUTE AND FELINE HEALTH CENTER ### 419979###Primary Presenter @@@ Julie M. Ebert, DVM ### 645643###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

SA172 - Canine Chronic Hepatitis: Update on Diagnosis & Latest Therapies

Location: MBCC, South Seas H, Level 3
David Twedt, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Colorado State University; Mary Ann Vande Linde, DVM – Vande Linde & Associates, LLC
Small Animal

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David Twedt, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Colorado State University ### 172750###Primary Presenter @@@ Mary Ann Vande Linde, DVM – Vande Linde & Associates, LLC ### 172754###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

SA204 - 10 Most Common Thoracic Radiographic Findings & How to Recognize Them

Location: MBCC, South Seas B, Level 3
Erin G. Porter, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida; Predrag Pecic, DVM – Healthy Pets
Small Animal

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Erin G. Porter, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida ### 185337###Primary Presenter @@@ Predrag Pecic, DVM – Healthy Pets ### 196483###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

SA256 - Puppy & Kitten Neurology

Location: MBCC, South Seas J, Level 3
Sheila Carrera-Justiz, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) – University of Florida; Anthony B. McCorkle, DVM – Ace Mobile Veterinary Services, Inc
Small Animal

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Sheila Carrera-Justiz, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) – University of Florida ### 263520###Primary Presenter @@@ Anthony B. McCorkle, DVM – Ace Mobile Veterinary Services, Inc ### 317412###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

SA306 - I Know He Is Old, but... Lung Disease in Geriatrics

Location: MBCC, Reef, Level 2
Elizabeth Rozanski, DVM, DACVECC, DACVIM (SAIM) – Tufts University; Bob Marshall, DVM – Cherokee Hills Veterinary Hospital
Small Animal

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Elizabeth Rozanski, DVM, DACVECC, DACVIM (SAIM) – Tufts University ### 172721###Primary Presenter @@@ Bob Marshall, DVM – Cherokee Hills Veterinary Hospital ### 284693###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

SA352 - Digit Injuries: More Than Just a Stubbed Toe or Chipped Nail

Location: MBCC, Lagoon H, Level 2
Steven W. Petersen, DVM, DACVS, DACVSMR; April Mathis, DVM, CCRP – PhysioDog
Small Animal

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Steven W. Petersen, DVM, DACVS, DACVSMR ### 426697###Primary Presenter @@@ April Mathis, DVM, CCRP – PhysioDog ### 196473###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

Symposium
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

S07G - Treating Pain Doesn't Need to be a Pain: How to Institute Positive Change in Your Practice

Location: MBCC, South Seas D, Level 3
Kristen Cooley, CVT, VTS (ANESTHESIA/ANALGESIA), BA – University of Wisconsin, School of Veterinary Medicine; Kris Miller, DVM – Elanco Animal Health
Veterinary Technician

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Kristen Cooley, CVT, VTS (ANESTHESIA/ANALGESIA), BA – University of Wisconsin, School of Veterinary Medicine ### 270202###Primary Presenter @@@ Kris Miller, DVM – Elanco Animal Health ### 683985###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

S10C - Yeast & Bacterial Probiotics: When & Why?

Location: MBCC, Oceanside C, Level 2
Jan Suchodolski, AGAF, DACVM, MEDVET, DRVETMED, PhD; Barbara E. Eves, DVM – NUTRAMAX LABORATORIES VETERINARY SCIENCES, INC.
Small Animal

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Jan Suchodolski, AGAF, DACVM, MEDVET, DRVETMED, PhD ### 596668###Primary Presenter @@@ Barbara E. Eves, DVM – NUTRAMAX LABORATORIES VETERINARY SCIENCES, INC. ### 196444###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

S11A - Adding Boarding to Your Veterinary Practice

Location: MBCC, Lagoon J, Level 2
Greg N. Taylor, BA, MBA – MASON COMPANY; Greg N. Taylor, BA, MBA – MASON COMPANY
Practice Management

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Greg N. Taylor, BA, MBA – MASON COMPANY ### 417738###Primary Presenter @@@ Greg N. Taylor, BA, MBA – MASON COMPANY ### 417738###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

S18C - Feline Chronic Kidney Disease

Location: MBCC, Oceanside D, Level 2
Shelly Vaden, DVM, PhD – North Carolina State University; Andrew Evan Schreibman, DVM – BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM ANIMAL HEALTH
Small Animal

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Shelly Vaden, DVM, PhD – North Carolina State University ### 596672###Primary Presenter @@@ Andrew Evan Schreibman, DVM – BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM ANIMAL HEALTH ### 196498###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

S22C - What's New in Vector-borne Disease Screening

Location: MBCC, Oceanside B, Level 2
Meryl P. Littman, VMD, DACVIM (SAIM); Jennifer Sexsmith, DVM
Small Animal

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Meryl P. Littman, VMD, DACVIM (SAIM) ### 596630###Primary Presenter @@@ Jennifer Sexsmith, DVM ### 482540###Moderator
5:00 PM - 6:50 PM

Workshop
5:00 PM - 6:50 PM

WS10 - Driving Profits Through Workplace Well-being

Location: MBCC, Surf D, Level 2
Josh Vaisman, MS – Flourish Veterinary Consulting
Practice Management

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Josh Vaisman, MS – Flourish Veterinary Consulting ### 596673###Instructor
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM

Lecture
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM

EQ04 - Systemic Pain Therapy in the Horse

Location: MBCC, Palm C, Level 3
John A.E Hubbell, DVM, MS, DACVAA – Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital; Ann Bastian, VMD – Willow Creek Veterinary Center
Equine

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John A.E Hubbell, DVM, MS, DACVAA – Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital ### 596619###Primary Presenter @@@ Ann Bastian, VMD – Willow Creek Veterinary Center ### 483203###Moderator
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM

EQ17 - Gastric Ulcers: Making the Most of Your Diagnostics & Treatment

Location: MBCC, Palm B, Level 3
Jamie Kopper, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM) – Washington State University; Rochen Heers, DVM – Red Rock Equine Dentistry
Equine

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Jamie Kopper, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM) – Washington State University ### 596623###Primary Presenter @@@ Rochen Heers, DVM – Red Rock Equine Dentistry ### 196453###Moderator
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM

EX33 - Acquired Dental Disease in Rabbits

Location: MBCC, Palm D, Level 3
Daniel H. Johnson, DVM, DABVP (EXOTIC COMPANION MAMMALS); Martin Mathis – Southside Veterinary Center
Avian & Exotics

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Daniel H. Johnson, DVM, DABVP (EXOTIC COMPANION MAMMALS) ### 596620###Primary Presenter @@@ Martin Mathis – Southside Veterinary Center ### 196474###Moderator
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM

FA28 - You Are What You Eat: Cow-Calf Mineral-related Disease Outbreaks

Location: MBCC, Palm A, Level 3
Elizabeth R. Homerosky, DVM, MSc, DABVP (BEEF CATTLE PRACTICE) – Veterinary Agri-Health Services Ltd.; Jerry Woodruff, DVM
Food Animal

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Elizabeth R. Homerosky, DVM, MSc, DABVP (BEEF CATTLE PRACTICE) – Veterinary Agri-Health Services Ltd. ### 596618###Primary Presenter @@@ Jerry Woodruff, DVM ### 196521###Moderator
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM

FA60 - Beef Case Discussions

Location: MBCC, Jasmine E, Level 3
Brett McNabb, DVM, DACT, MPVM, DABVP (Food Animal) – University of California, Davis; Gary Keffer, DVM
Food Animal

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Brett McNabb, DVM, DACT, MPVM, DABVP (Food Animal) – University of California, Davis ### 596636###Primary Presenter @@@ Gary Keffer, DVM ### 203892###Moderator
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM

SA22 - Fears, Phobias & Anxieties

Location: MBCC, South Seas E, Level 3
Debra F. Horwitz, DVM, DACVB; G. Sierra Schneider, DVM – Salem Emergency Vet Clinic
Small Animal

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Debra F. Horwitz, DVM, DACVB ### 417714###Primary Presenter @@@ G. Sierra Schneider, DVM – Salem Emergency Vet Clinic ### 196496###Moderator
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM

SA38 - Big Nodes? Now What? Practical Cytology of Lymph Nodes & Helpful Additional Diagnostics

Location: MBCC, Lagoon G, Level 2
Jessica Hokamp, DVM, PhD, DACVP (Clinical) – Ohio State University; Jane Vermeulen, DVM, MPA, B. SC (AGR)
Small Animal

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Jessica Hokamp, DVM, PhD, DACVP (Clinical) – Ohio State University ### 596713###Primary Presenter @@@ Jane Vermeulen, DVM, MPA, B. SC (AGR) ### 628501###Moderator
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM

SA93 - Allergy Impersonators

Location: MBCC, Lagoon L, Level 2
Kimby Lo, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic; Sabrina Castro, BVetMed, MRCVS – Media City Animal Hospital
Small Animal

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Kimby Lo, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic ### 429159###Primary Presenter @@@ Sabrina Castro, BVetMed, MRCVS – Media City Animal Hospital ### 663068###Moderator
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM

VT20 - Evidence-based CPR: The RECOVER Guidelines

Location: MBCC, Banyan, Level 3
Kenichiro Yagi, RVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM), MS – Adobe Animal Hospital; Chris Chamberlain, RVT, BS – Pet Emergency & Specialty Center
Veterinary Technician

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Kenichiro Yagi, RVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM), MS – Adobe Animal Hospital ### 172766###Primary Presenter @@@ Chris Chamberlain, RVT, BS – Pet Emergency & Specialty Center ### 196429###Moderator
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM

VT52 - Ethics for Veterinary Nurses & Technicians...Case Studies in What Would You Do?!

Location: MBCC, Jasmine A, Level 3
Beckie Mossor, RVT – 3K9 Working Dogs; Jessie Nelson, CVT, AAS, VTS (Nutrition) – Desert Veterinary Medical Specialists
Veterinary Technician

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Beckie Mossor, RVT – 3K9 Working Dogs ### 195158###Primary Presenter @@@ Jessie Nelson, CVT, AAS, VTS (Nutrition) – Desert Veterinary Medical Specialists ### 441908###Moderator
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM

PM10P - Successful Practice Transitions: When & How Buyers & Sellers Should Prepare

Location: MBCC, Breakers H, Level 2
Ed Guiducci, Esq. – Guiducci & Guiducci; Jason Castner, CPA, CVA – LACHER MCDONALD CO., CPAs; Simon Chavez, CVT, MS, MVM – SCV Veterinary MGM LLC
Practice Management

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Ed Guiducci, Esq. – Guiducci & Guiducci ### 596609###Co-Presenter @@@ Jason Castner, CPA, CVA – LACHER MCDONALD CO., CPAs ### 596587###Co-Presenter @@@ Simon Chavez, CVT, MS, MVM – SCV Veterinary MGM LLC ### 196431###Moderator
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM

PM11P - Negotiating with Corporate Buyers

Location: MBCC, Breakers K, Level 2
Charlotte Lacroix, DVM, Esq. – Veterinary Business Advisors; David McCormick, MS, CVA – Simmons Mid-Atlantic; David J. Demery, RVT – SNP LA - Pico Rivera
Practice Management

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Charlotte Lacroix, DVM, Esq. – Veterinary Business Advisors ### 172666###Co-Presenter @@@ David McCormick, MS, CVA – Simmons Mid-Atlantic ### 596634###Co-Presenter @@@ David J. Demery, RVT – SNP LA - Pico Rivera ### 196441###Moderator
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM

SA117 - My Patient Is Bleeding: Diagnosing & Treating Emergent Bleeding

Location: MBCC, South Seas F, Level 3
Daniel J. Fletcher, DVM, DACVECC, PhD – CORNELL UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE, BAKER INSTITUTE AND FELINE HEALTH CENTER; Julie M. Ebert, DVM
Small Animal

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Daniel J. Fletcher, DVM, DACVECC, PhD – CORNELL UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE, BAKER INSTITUTE AND FELINE HEALTH CENTER ### 419979###Primary Presenter @@@ Julie M. Ebert, DVM ### 645643###Moderator
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM

SA173 - Copper & The Liver: An Emerging Disease

Location: MBCC, South Seas H, Level 3
David Twedt, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Colorado State University; Mary Ann Vande Linde, DVM – Vande Linde & Associates, LLC
Small Animal

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David Twedt, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Colorado State University ### 172750###Primary Presenter @@@ Mary Ann Vande Linde, DVM – Vande Linde & Associates, LLC ### 172754###Moderator
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM

SA205 - Radiographic Findings in the Coughing Dog: A Case Based Approach

Location: MBCC, South Seas B, Level 3
Erin G. Porter, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida; Predrag Pecic, DVM – Healthy Pets
Small Animal

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Erin G. Porter, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida ### 185337###Primary Presenter @@@ Predrag Pecic, DVM – Healthy Pets ### 196483###Moderator
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM

SA257 - The Old, Weak Dog

Location: MBCC, South Seas J, Level 3
Sheila Carrera-Justiz, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) – University of Florida; Anthony B. McCorkle, DVM – Ace Mobile Veterinary Services, Inc
Small Animal

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Sheila Carrera-Justiz, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) – University of Florida ### 263520###Primary Presenter @@@ Anthony B. McCorkle, DVM – Ace Mobile Veterinary Services, Inc ### 317412###Moderator
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM

SA307 - Oh CRUDE! How Many Dogs Are SICK? Managing Respiratory Outbreaks

Location: MBCC, Reef, Level 2
Gareth Buckley, MA, MRCVS, DACVECC, DECVECC, Vet MB – University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine, Small Animal Hospital; Bob Marshall, DVM – Cherokee Hills Veterinary Hospital
Small Animal

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Gareth Buckley, MA, MRCVS, DACVECC, DECVECC, Vet MB – University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine, Small Animal Hospital ### 263517###Primary Presenter @@@ Bob Marshall, DVM – Cherokee Hills Veterinary Hospital ### 284693###Moderator
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM

SA353 - Common Orthopedic Soft Tissue Injuries of the Forelimb

Location: MBCC, Lagoon H, Level 2
David Dycus, DVM, MS, CCRP, DACVS-SA – VOSM; April Mathis, DVM, CCRP – PhysioDog
Small Animal

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David Dycus, DVM, MS, CCRP, DACVS-SA – VOSM ### 596597###Primary Presenter @@@ April Mathis, DVM, CCRP – PhysioDog ### 196473###Moderator
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM

Symposium
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM

S07H - Behind the Eight Ball: Playing Catch Up with a Painful Patient

Location: MBCC, South Seas D, Level 3
Kristen Cooley, CVT, VTS (ANESTHESIA/ANALGESIA), BA – University of Wisconsin, School of Veterinary Medicine; Kris Miller, DVM – Elanco Animal Health
Veterinary Technician

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Kristen Cooley, CVT, VTS (ANESTHESIA/ANALGESIA), BA – University of Wisconsin, School of Veterinary Medicine ### 270202###Primary Presenter @@@ Kris Miller, DVM – Elanco Animal Health ### 683985###Moderator
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM

S10D - OA, Where Do We Start?

Location: MBCC, Oceanside C, Level 2
Sherman O. Canapp, Jr., DVM, MS, CCRT, DACVS, DACVSMR – Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group; Barbara E. Eves, DVM – NUTRAMAX LABORATORIES VETERINARY SCIENCES, INC.
Small Animal

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Sherman O. Canapp, Jr., DVM, MS, CCRT, DACVS, DACVSMR – Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group ### 263519###Primary Presenter @@@ Barbara E. Eves, DVM – NUTRAMAX LABORATORIES VETERINARY SCIENCES, INC. ### 196444###Moderator
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM

S18D - Don’t Get Your Blood Pressure Up! A Case-based Approach to the Diagnosis & Treatment of Feline Hyperthyroidism & Hypertension

Location: MBCC, Oceanside D, Level 2
Audra Fenimore, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) – Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital; Andrew Evan Schreibman, DVM – BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM ANIMAL HEALTH
Small Animal

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Audra Fenimore, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) – Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital ### 316153###Primary Presenter @@@ Andrew Evan Schreibman, DVM – BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM ANIMAL HEALTH ### 196498###Moderator
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM

S22D - Urinalysis: Why It Is Important & Tips & Tricks

Location: MBCC, Oceanside B, Level 2
Fred Metzger, DVM, MRCVS, DABVP (Canine & Feline) – Metzger Animal Hospital; Jennifer Sexsmith, DVM
Small Animal

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Fred Metzger, DVM, MRCVS, DABVP (Canine & Feline) – Metzger Animal Hospital ### 172784###Primary Presenter @@@ Jennifer Sexsmith, DVM ### 482540###Moderator
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM

S11BP - Integrating Kennels & Floors

Location: MBCC, Lagoon J, Level 2
Jeff Adney – PERMATEK COATINGS; Greg N. Taylor, BA, MBA – MASON COMPANY; Greg N. Taylor, BA, MBA – MASON COMPANY
Practice Management

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Jeff Adney – PERMATEK COATINGS ### 417739###Co-Presenter @@@ Greg N. Taylor, BA, MBA – MASON COMPANY ### 417738###Co-Presenter @@@ Greg N. Taylor, BA, MBA – MASON COMPANY ### 417738###Moderator
8:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Event
8:00 PM - 10:30 PM

E04 - Tuesday Night Concert

Location: MBCC, Mandalay Bay EG, Level 2
Event

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