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Wednesday, February 20, 2019
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

Conquering Cultural Conundrums in Veterinary Practice
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

SP04A - Conquering Cultural Conundrums in Veterinary Practice

Location: MBCC, South Seas E, Level 3
Zenithson (Zenny) Ng, DVM, MS, DABVP (Canine/Feline) – University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine; Laird M. Goodman, DVM – HUMAN-ANIMAL BOND ASSOCIATION (HABA)
Practice Management

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Zenithson (Zenny) Ng, DVM, MS, DABVP (Canine/Feline) – University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine ### 619655###Primary Presenter @@@ Laird M. Goodman, DVM – HUMAN-ANIMAL BOND ASSOCIATION (HABA) ### 432268###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

Lecture
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

EQ46 - Ocular Manifestations of Systemic Disease

Location: MBCC, Palm C, Level 3
Linda Chris Sanchez, DVM, DACVIM (LAIM), PhD – University of Florida; Edward Holton, DVM – All Animals Veterinary Hospitals
Equine

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Linda Chris Sanchez, DVM, DACVIM (LAIM), PhD – University of Florida ### 596654###Primary Presenter @@@ Edward Holton, DVM – All Animals Veterinary Hospitals ### 196455###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

EX07 - Ingluvial Disease: What to Do with the Sour Crop

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

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

EX34 - Incorporating Exotics into Your Dog & Cat Practice

Location: MBCC, Palm D, Level 3
Daniel H. Johnson, DVM, DABVP (EXOTIC COMPANION MAMMALS); Michael Pedersen, DVM, BS – Animal Health Center
Avian & Exotics

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Daniel H. Johnson, DVM, DABVP (EXOTIC COMPANION MAMMALS) ### 596620###Primary Presenter @@@ Michael Pedersen, DVM, BS – Animal Health Center ### 196484###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

FA21 - Nutritional Diseases of Calves

Location: MBCC, Jasmine E, Level 3
Geoffrey Smith, DVM, MS, DACVIM (LAIM), PhD – North Carolina State University; B. Joe Dedrickson, DVM, PhD – Huvepharma Inc.
Food Animal

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Geoffrey Smith, DVM, MS, DACVIM (LAIM), PhD – North Carolina State University ### 125609###Primary Presenter @@@ B. Joe Dedrickson, DVM, PhD – Huvepharma Inc. ### 196440###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

FA37 - Mycoplasma: What Do We Know?

Location: MBCC, Palm A, Level 3
Stephen Foulke, DVM, DABVP (Dairy); Shannon Weber, DVM – Silver Lake Animal Health Center, LLC
Food Animal

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Stephen Foulke, DVM, DABVP (Dairy) ### 596603###Primary Presenter @@@ Shannon Weber, DVM – Silver Lake Animal Health Center, LLC ### 635861###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

PM03 - Internal Controls: An Ounce of Prevention

Location: MBCC, Breakers H, Level 2
Jason Castner, CPA, CVA – LACHER MCDONALD CO., CPAs; Heather Ann Scott, RVT, LVT, VTS (E&CC) – Sierra Vet Specialists, A Blue Pearl Veterinary Hospital
Practice Management

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Jason Castner, CPA, CVA – LACHER MCDONALD CO., CPAs ### 596587###Primary Presenter @@@ Heather Ann Scott, RVT, LVT, VTS (E&CC) – Sierra Vet Specialists, A Blue Pearl Veterinary Hospital ### 486592###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

PM20 - How to Heal the Toxic Team I - Etiology and Impact

Location: MBCC, Breakers K, Level 2
Cyndie Courtney, DVM – Jerk Researcher; Isha Buis, RVT – Northwest SPCA
Practice Management

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Cyndie Courtney, DVM – Jerk Researcher ### 596592###Primary Presenter @@@ Isha Buis, RVT – Northwest SPCA ### 196426###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

SA27 - Feline Cardiomyopathy I: Causes, Diagnosis & Staging

Location: MBCC, Oceanside C, Level 2
John D. Bonagura, DVM, DACVIM (CARDIOLOGY, SAIM) – North Carolina State University; Kathy A. Sarnelli, DVM
Small Animal

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John D. Bonagura, DVM, DACVIM (CARDIOLOGY, SAIM) – North Carolina State University ### 596579###Primary Presenter @@@ Kathy A. Sarnelli, DVM ### 432364###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

SA39 - Practical Cytology of Body Fluids in Clinical Practice

Location: MBCC, Lagoon G, Level 2
Jessica Hokamp, DVM, PhD, DACVP (Clinical) – Ohio State University; Jessica Stewart, DVM, MPH – ASPCA
Small Animal

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Jessica Hokamp, DVM, PhD, DACVP (Clinical) – Ohio State University ### 596713###Primary Presenter @@@ Jessica Stewart, DVM, MPH – ASPCA ### 657668###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

SA53 - Being a Good Steward: Optimizing Antimicrobial Therapy

Location: MBCC, South Seas H, Level 3
Patricia Dowling, DVM, MSc, DACVIM (LAIM), DACVCP – Western College of Veterinary Medicine; Michael D. Piontkowski, DVM – Bighorn Veterinary Consulting
Small Animal

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Patricia Dowling, DVM, MSc, DACVIM (LAIM), DACVCP – Western College of Veterinary Medicine ### 600713###Primary Presenter @@@ Michael D. Piontkowski, DVM – Bighorn Veterinary Consulting ### 196485###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

SA94 - Diagnosing the Crusty &/or Scaly Cat

Location: MBCC, Reef, Level 2
Kimby Lo, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic; Kim Neal, DVM – Relief Veterinarian
Small Animal

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Kimby Lo, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic ### 429159###Primary Presenter @@@ Kim Neal, DVM – Relief Veterinarian ### 293745###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

VT53 - Technician Orthopedic Evaluations & Common Conditions

Location: MBCC, Banyan, Level 3
Kristen Hagler, RVT, CVPP, VTS (Rehabilitation) – Golden Gait Canine; Heather Schroeder, MBA, CVT – Penn Foster College
Veterinary Technician

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Kristen Hagler, RVT, CVPP, VTS (Rehabilitation) – Golden Gait Canine ### 579913###Primary Presenter @@@ Heather Schroeder, MBA, CVT – Penn Foster College ### 629168###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

VT57 - Hypothermia: What’s the Hype?

Location: MBCC, Jasmine A, Level 3
Heidi Reuss-Lamky, LVT, VTS (ANESTHESIA/ANALGESIA, SURGERY); Mikki Cook, LVT – Sierra Veterinary Specialists
Veterinary Technician

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Heidi Reuss-Lamky, LVT, VTS (ANESTHESIA/ANALGESIA, SURGERY) ### 429280###Primary Presenter @@@ Mikki Cook, LVT – Sierra Veterinary Specialists ### 196433###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

SA124 - Confronting Sepsis: A Strategic Approach

Location: MBCC, Oceanside B, Level 2
Nyssa Levy, DVM, MS, DACVECC; G. Sierra Schneider, DVM – Salem Emergency Vet Clinic
Small Animal

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Nyssa Levy, DVM, MS, DACVECC ### 596627###Primary Presenter @@@ G. Sierra Schneider, DVM – Salem Emergency Vet Clinic ### 196496###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

SA214 - Update on Antimicrobial Use Guidelines for Urinary Tract Infections in Dogs & Cats

Location: MBCC, Mandalay Bay L, Level 2
Jane Sykes, BVSC (HONS), DACVIM (SAIM), PhD – UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine; Richard Edling, DVM, MBA – Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health
Small Animal

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Jane Sykes, BVSC (HONS), DACVIM (SAIM), PhD – UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine ### 172744###Primary Presenter @@@ Richard Edling, DVM, MBA – Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health ### 196442###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

SA226 - Treatment of Pancreatitis With Chinese Medicine

Location: MBCC, South Seas F, Level 3
Signe E. Beebe, DVM – Integrative Veterinary Center; Christina Barbier, DVM – Christina Barbier , PC
Small Animal

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Signe E. Beebe, DVM – Integrative Veterinary Center ### 207734###Primary Presenter @@@ Christina Barbier, DVM – Christina Barbier , PC ### 196417###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

SA238 - Urine Pain: Struvite, Urate & Cystine Urolithiasis

Location: MBCC, Mandalay Bay J, Level 2
Joe Bartges, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVN, PhD – University of Georgia; Debra Nickelson, DVM, MBA – Trillium C
Small Animal

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Joe Bartges, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVN, PhD – University of Georgia ### 172596###Primary Presenter @@@ Debra Nickelson, DVM, MBA – Trillium C ### 482408###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

SA290 - Focus on Felines: Acute & Chronic Pain Management in the Cat

Location: MBCC, Mandalay Bay B, Level 2
Mark Epstein, DVM, CVPP, DABVP (Canine & Feline) – Total Bond Veterinary Hospitals; Julie M. Ebert, DVM
Small Animal

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Mark Epstein, DVM, CVPP, DABVP (Canine & Feline) – Total Bond Veterinary Hospitals ### 172629###Primary Presenter @@@ Julie M. Ebert, DVM ### 645643###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

SA308 - Hospital Acquired Respiratory Disease

Location: MBCC, South Seas D, Level 3
Gareth Buckley, MA, MRCVS, DACVECC, DECVECC, Vet MB – University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine, Small Animal Hospital; KIMBERLY Franco, DVM – Desert Inn Animal 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 @@@ KIMBERLY Franco, DVM – Desert Inn Animal Hospital ### 206532###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

SA338 - Chronic Vaginitis & Incontinence: Can Surgery Help? & Oronasal Fistula Repair

Location: MBCC, South Seas J, Level 3
Howard B. Seim, III, DVM, DACVS – VideoVet; Terry J. Beebe, DVM – Family Pet Hospital, LLC
Small Animal

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Howard B. Seim, III, DVM, DACVS – VideoVet ### 424979###Primary Presenter @@@ Terry J. Beebe, DVM – Family Pet Hospital, LLC ### 196420###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

SA354 - What Is Veterinary Sports Medicine & The Injuries That Come Along With It

Location: MBCC, Lagoon J, Level 2
David Dycus, DVM, MS, CCRP, DACVS-SA – VOSM; Scott Amsel, DVM – Detrick Veterinary Hospital
Small Animal

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David Dycus, DVM, MS, CCRP, DACVS-SA – VOSM ### 596597###Primary Presenter @@@ Scott Amsel, DVM – Detrick Veterinary Hospital ### 651742###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

SA362 - Nephrotoxicants: Grapes, Raisins, Lilies & Ethylene Glycol, Oh My!

Location: MBCC, Lagoon H, Level 2
Justine Lee, DVM, DACVECC, DABT – VETgirl, LLC; Rob Keene, DVM – Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA
Small Animal

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Justine Lee, DVM, DACVECC, DABT – VETgirl, LLC ### 172672###Primary Presenter @@@ Rob Keene, DVM – Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA ### 196458###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

Skinful Indulgence or Everyday Necessity? Topical Therapy in Dermatology
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

S31A - Skinful Indulgence or Everyday Necessity? Topical Therapy in Dermatology

Location: MBCC, Oceanside D, Level 2
Melissa Hall, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic; Valarie V. Tynes, DVM, DACVB – CEVA ANIMAL HEALTH
Small Animal

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Melissa Hall, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic ### 177944###Primary Presenter @@@ Valarie V. Tynes, DVM, DACVB – CEVA ANIMAL HEALTH ### 309763###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

Urinary Heath, What's New & What You Need To Know Session 2
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

S37A - Urinalysis Revisited: Getting the Most Out of Liquid Gold

Location: MBCC, Mandalay Bay D, Level 2
Julie Byron, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) – Ohio State University; Nicole Westfall, MBA – PRN Pharmacal
Small Animal

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Julie Byron, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) – Ohio State University ### 265539###Primary Presenter @@@ Nicole Westfall, MBA – PRN Pharmacal ### 206529###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

Let's Talk: Having Courageous Conversations
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

SP05C - Let's Talk: Having Courageous Conversations

Location: MBCC, South Seas B, Level 3
Kara M. Burns, MS, LVT, MEd, VTS (Nutrition) – Academy of Veterinary Nutrition Technicians
Veterinary Technician

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Kara M. Burns, MS, LVT, MEd, VTS (Nutrition) – Academy of Veterinary Nutrition Technicians ### 172606###Primary Presenter
7:30 AM - 9:20 AM

Workshop
7:30 AM - 9:20 AM

WS11 - Everyday Ethics in Veterinary Medicine

Location: MBCC, Surf D, Level 2
Robin Brogdon, MA – BLUEPRINTS VETERINARY MARKETING GROUP; Shelley Johnson, BS – Patterson Veterinary; Linda Markland, RVT – VPI//Nationwide; John E. Owens, Esq. – Law Office of John Owens, LLC; Rebecca J. Owens, DVM – Banfield Pet Hospital
Practice Management

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Robin Brogdon, MA – BLUEPRINTS VETERINARY MARKETING GROUP ### 596582###Instructor @@@ Shelley Johnson, BS – Patterson Veterinary ### 596681###Instructor @@@ Linda Markland, RVT – VPI//Nationwide ### 172798###Instructor @@@ John E. Owens, Esq. – Law Office of John Owens, LLC ### 596642###Instructor @@@ Rebecca J. Owens, DVM – Banfield Pet Hospital ### 596689###Instructor
7:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Everost Lab TBA
7:30 AM - 11:30 AM

HO34 - Lateral Stabilization of Cranial Cruciate Ligament

Location: Oquendo Center, Room A, Oquendo Center
Garrett Levin, DVM, DACVS – Burlington Emergency & Veterinary Specialists
Small Animal

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Garrett Levin, DVM, DACVS – Burlington Emergency & Veterinary Specialists ### 670810###Instructor
7:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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

HO06 - 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

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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

HO14 - Upper GI Endoscopy Lab

Location: Oquendo Center, Surgery Suite, Oquendo Center
Frederic Gaschen, DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM-CA (IM) – Louisiana State University; David Twedt, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Colorado State University; Joerg Steiner, DECVIM-CA, PhD, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Texas A&M University
Small Animal

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Frederic Gaschen, DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM-CA (IM) – Louisiana State University ### 172637###Instructor @@@ David Twedt, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Colorado State University ### 172750###Instructor @@@ Joerg Steiner, DECVIM-CA, PhD, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Texas A&M University ### 172741###Instructor
7:30 AM - 5:50 PM

Workshop
7:30 AM - 5:50 PM

WS19 - USDA Accredited Veterinarian's Workshop

Location: MBCC, Mandalay Bay I, Level 2
Todd Behre, DVM; Donald Beckett, DVM – USDA APHIS; John C. Davis, DVM, MS, MBA – Rio Cucharas Vet Clinic; Tyler Fields, DVM – USDA-APHIS-VS; Amber Headen, DVM; L. Reed Hall, DVM – USDA-APHIS-VS Surveillance Preparedness and Response Service
Practice Management

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Todd Behre, DVM ### 207736###Instructor @@@ Donald Beckett, DVM – USDA APHIS ### 692445###Instructor @@@ John C. Davis, DVM, MS, MBA – Rio Cucharas Vet Clinic ### 204484###Instructor @@@ Tyler Fields, DVM – USDA-APHIS-VS ### 627360###Instructor @@@ Amber Headen, DVM ### 692443###Instructor @@@ L. Reed Hall, DVM – USDA-APHIS-VS Surveillance Preparedness and Response Service ### 204485###Instructor
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

Ceva Session 1
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

S31B - Veterinary Staff Roles in Puppy Socialization I

Location: MBCC, Oceanside D, Level 2
Monique Feyrecilde, BA, LVT, VTS (Behavior) – Mercer Island Veterinary Clinic; Valarie V. Tynes, DVM, DACVB – CEVA ANIMAL HEALTH
Small Animal

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Monique Feyrecilde, BA, LVT, VTS (Behavior) – Mercer Island Veterinary Clinic ### 172633###Primary Presenter @@@ Valarie V. Tynes, DVM, DACVB – CEVA ANIMAL HEALTH ### 309763###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

Lecture
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

EX10 - Introduction to Waterfowl Medicine

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

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

EX35 - How to Handle a Veterinary Board Complaint: Exotics

Location: MBCC, Palm D, Level 3
Daniel H. Johnson, DVM, DABVP (EXOTIC COMPANION MAMMALS); Michael Pedersen, DVM, BS – Animal Health Center
Avian & Exotics

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Daniel H. Johnson, DVM, DABVP (EXOTIC COMPANION MAMMALS) ### 596620###Primary Presenter @@@ Michael Pedersen, DVM, BS – Animal Health Center ### 196484###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

FA22 - Septicemia & Meningitis of Calves

Location: MBCC, Jasmine E, Level 3
Geoffrey Smith, DVM, MS, DACVIM (LAIM), PhD – North Carolina State University; B. Joe Dedrickson, DVM, PhD – Huvepharma Inc.
Food Animal

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Geoffrey Smith, DVM, MS, DACVIM (LAIM), PhD – North Carolina State University ### 125609###Primary Presenter @@@ B. Joe Dedrickson, DVM, PhD – Huvepharma Inc. ### 196440###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

PM04 - Everything Counts! Practice Financial Statements & More!

Location: MBCC, Breakers H, Level 2
Camala C. Bailey, CPA, CVA – Camala C. Bailey, CPA, PC; Heather Ann Scott, RVT, LVT, VTS (E&CC) – Sierra Vet Specialists, A Blue Pearl Veterinary Hospital
Practice Management

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Camala C. Bailey, CPA, CVA – Camala C. Bailey, CPA, PC ### 596574###Primary Presenter @@@ Heather Ann Scott, RVT, LVT, VTS (E&CC) – Sierra Vet Specialists, A Blue Pearl Veterinary Hospital ### 486592###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

PM21 - How to Heal the Toxic Team II - Treatment

Location: MBCC, Breakers K, Level 2
Cyndie Courtney, DVM – Jerk Researcher; Isha Buis, RVT – Northwest SPCA
Practice Management

Favorite

Cyndie Courtney, DVM – Jerk Researcher ### 596592###Primary Presenter @@@ Isha Buis, RVT – Northwest SPCA ### 196426###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

SA28 - Feline Cardiomyopathy II: Treatment Approaches

Location: MBCC, Oceanside C, Level 2
John D. Bonagura, DVM, DACVIM (CARDIOLOGY, SAIM) – North Carolina State University; Kathy A. Sarnelli, DVM
Small Animal

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John D. Bonagura, DVM, DACVIM (CARDIOLOGY, SAIM) – North Carolina State University ### 596579###Primary Presenter @@@ Kathy A. Sarnelli, DVM ### 432364###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

SA40 - Practical Urinalysis in Clinical Practice

Location: MBCC, Lagoon G, Level 2
Jessica Hokamp, DVM, PhD, DACVP (Clinical) – Ohio State University; Jessica Stewart, DVM, MPH – ASPCA
Small Animal

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Jessica Hokamp, DVM, PhD, DACVP (Clinical) – Ohio State University ### 596713###Primary Presenter @@@ Jessica Stewart, DVM, MPH – ASPCA ### 657668###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

SA54 - Interpreting Culture & Susceptibility Testing for Small Animal Practitioners

Location: MBCC, South Seas H, Level 3
Patricia Dowling, DVM, MSc, DACVIM (LAIM), DACVCP – Western College of Veterinary Medicine; Michael D. Piontkowski, DVM – Bighorn Veterinary Consulting
Small Animal

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Patricia Dowling, DVM, MSc, DACVIM (LAIM), DACVCP – Western College of Veterinary Medicine ### 600713###Primary Presenter @@@ Michael D. Piontkowski, DVM – Bighorn Veterinary Consulting ### 196485###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

SA95 - Doc, What Are These Bumps?

Location: MBCC, Reef, Level 2
Kimby Lo, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic; Kim Neal, DVM – Relief Veterinarian
Small Animal

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Kimby Lo, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic ### 429159###Primary Presenter @@@ Kim Neal, DVM – Relief Veterinarian ### 293745###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

VT54 - Fitness Programs: Rehab Isn’t Just Surgical Recovery

Location: MBCC, Banyan, Level 3
Kristen Hagler, RVT, CVPP, VTS (Rehabilitation) – Golden Gait Canine; Heather Schroeder, MBA, CVT – Penn Foster College
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

Kristen Hagler, RVT, CVPP, VTS (Rehabilitation) – Golden Gait Canine ### 579913###Primary Presenter @@@ Heather Schroeder, MBA, CVT – Penn Foster College ### 629168###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

VT58 - So Rad! Positioning for Safety & Success in the Radiology Suite!!

Location: MBCC, Jasmine A, Level 3
Heidi Reuss-Lamky, LVT, VTS (ANESTHESIA/ANALGESIA, SURGERY); Mikki Cook, LVT – Sierra Veterinary Specialists
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

Heidi Reuss-Lamky, LVT, VTS (ANESTHESIA/ANALGESIA, SURGERY) ### 429280###Primary Presenter @@@ Mikki Cook, LVT – Sierra Veterinary Specialists ### 196433###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

EQ05P - Power Hour: A Case-based Approach to Equine Pain Management

Location: MBCC, Palm C, Level 3
Linda Chris Sanchez, DVM, DACVIM (LAIM), PhD – University of Florida; John A.E Hubbell, DVM, MS, DACVAA – Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital; Edward Holton, DVM – All Animals Veterinary Hospitals
Equine

Favorite

Linda Chris Sanchez, DVM, DACVIM (LAIM), PhD – University of Florida ### 596654###Co-Presenter @@@ John A.E Hubbell, DVM, MS, DACVAA – Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital ### 596619###Co-Presenter @@@ Edward Holton, DVM – All Animals Veterinary Hospitals ### 196455###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

SA125 - Practical Pressor Choices

Location: MBCC, Oceanside B, Level 2
Nyssa Levy, DVM, MS, DACVECC; G. Sierra Schneider, DVM – Salem Emergency Vet Clinic
Small Animal

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Nyssa Levy, DVM, MS, DACVECC ### 596627###Primary Presenter @@@ G. Sierra Schneider, DVM – Salem Emergency Vet Clinic ### 196496###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

SA215 - Canine Leptospirosis in a New Era of DIagnosis & Prevention

Location: MBCC, Mandalay Bay L, Level 2
Jane Sykes, BVSC (HONS), DACVIM (SAIM), PhD – UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine; Richard Edling, DVM, MBA – Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health
Small Animal

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Jane Sykes, BVSC (HONS), DACVIM (SAIM), PhD – UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine ### 172744###Primary Presenter @@@ Richard Edling, DVM, MBA – Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health ### 196442###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

SA227 - Chinese Medicine Treatment of Seizures

Location: MBCC, South Seas F, Level 3
Signe E. Beebe, DVM – Integrative Veterinary Center; Christina Barbier, DVM – Christina Barbier , PC
Small Animal

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Signe E. Beebe, DVM – Integrative Veterinary Center ### 207734###Primary Presenter @@@ Christina Barbier, DVM – Christina Barbier , PC ### 196417###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

SA239 - Urine Pain, Still: Calcium Oxalate Urolithiasis & Minimally Invasive Procedures

Location: MBCC, Mandalay Bay J, Level 2
Joe Bartges, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVN, PhD – University of Georgia; Debra Nickelson, DVM, MBA – Trillium C
Small Animal

Favorite

Joe Bartges, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVN, PhD – University of Georgia ### 172596###Primary Presenter @@@ Debra Nickelson, DVM, MBA – Trillium C ### 482408###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

SA291 - Local Anesthesia: Why to Get Started & How to Do It I

Location: MBCC, Mandalay Bay B, Level 2
Mark Epstein, DVM, CVPP, DABVP (Canine & Feline) – Total Bond Veterinary Hospitals; Julie M. Ebert, DVM
Small Animal

Favorite

Mark Epstein, DVM, CVPP, DABVP (Canine & Feline) – Total Bond Veterinary Hospitals ### 172629###Primary Presenter @@@ Julie M. Ebert, DVM ### 645643###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

SA309 - But the Lungs Were Fine Before

Location: MBCC, South Seas D, Level 3
Gareth Buckley, MA, MRCVS, DACVECC, DECVECC, Vet MB – University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine, Small Animal Hospital; KIMBERLY Franco, DVM – Desert Inn Animal 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 @@@ KIMBERLY Franco, DVM – Desert Inn Animal Hospital ### 206532###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

SA339 - Surgical Management of Abdominal Trauma

Location: MBCC, South Seas J, Level 3
Howard B. Seim, III, DVM, DACVS – VideoVet; Terry J. Beebe, DVM – Family Pet Hospital, LLC
Small Animal

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Howard B. Seim, III, DVM, DACVS – VideoVet ### 424979###Primary Presenter @@@ Terry J. Beebe, DVM – Family Pet Hospital, LLC ### 196420###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

SA355 - Osteoarthritis Management: Keep ‘em movin’ & Comfortable

Location: MBCC, Lagoon J, Level 2
Brian S. Beale, DVM, DACVS – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists; Scott Amsel, DVM – West Valley Pet Clinic
Small Animal

Favorite

Brian S. Beale, DVM, DACVS – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists ### 177116###Primary Presenter @@@ Scott Amsel, DVM – West Valley Pet Clinic ### 651742###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

SA363 - Hepatotoxicants: When You Need to Reach for the SAMe Stat!

Location: MBCC, Lagoon H, Level 2
Justine Lee, DVM, DACVECC, DABT – VETgirl, LLC; Rob Keene, DVM – Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA
Small Animal

Favorite

Justine Lee, DVM, DACVECC, DABT – VETgirl, LLC ### 172672###Primary Presenter @@@ Rob Keene, DVM – Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA ### 196458###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

Symposium
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

S37B - It's Tough Getting Old! What Else Can Go Wrong?

Location: MBCC, Mandalay Bay D, Level 2
Heidi Lobprise, DVM, DAVDC – Main Street Veterinary Hospital and Dental Clinic; Nicole Westfall, MBA – PRN Pharmacal
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Heidi Lobprise, DVM, DAVDC – Main Street Veterinary Hospital and Dental Clinic ### 265542###Primary Presenter @@@ Nicole Westfall, MBA – PRN Pharmacal ### 206529###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

Be There for Yourself: Well-being for the Veterinary Technician
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

SP05A - Be There for Yourself: Well-being for the Veterinary Technician

Location: MBCC, South Seas B, Level 3
Mary Berg, RVT, RLATG, VTS (Dentistry) – Beyond The Crown Veterinary Education
Veterinary Technician

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Mary Berg, RVT, RLATG, VTS (Dentistry) – Beyond The Crown Veterinary Education ### 172599###Primary Presenter
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

Millennials: The Trampoline Allowing Vet Visits to Bounce Back
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

SP04B - Millennials: The Trampoline Allowing Vet Visits to Bounce Back

Location: MBCC, South Seas E, Level 3
Steve Dale, CABC – Steve Dale's Pet World; Laird M. Goodman, DVM – HUMAN-ANIMAL BOND ASSOCIATION (HABA)
Practice Management

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Steve Dale, CABC – Steve Dale's Pet World ### 172794###Primary Presenter @@@ Laird M. Goodman, DVM – HUMAN-ANIMAL BOND ASSOCIATION (HABA) ### 432268###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Lecture
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

FA38 - Jumping to Conclusions: Critical Reading of Papers

Location: MBCC, Palm A, Level 3
Stephen Foulke, DVM, DABVP (Dairy); Shannon Weber, DVM – Silver Lake Animal Health Center, LLC
Food Animal

Favorite

Stephen Foulke, DVM, DABVP (Dairy) ### 596603###Primary Presenter @@@ Shannon Weber, DVM – Silver Lake Animal Health Center, LLC ### 635861###Moderator
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Annual Meeting of the Members
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

E21 - Annual Meeting of the Members
Location: Oceanside F, Level 2

Favorite
9:30 AM - 9:55 AM

Learning Lounge
9:30 AM - 9:55 AM

EL32 - 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
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM

Industry Seminar
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM

IS13 - A Panel Discussion: Clinical Impact & Management of Canine Inappetence

Location: Exhibit Hall, Exhibit Hall Theater A, Level 1
Craig Clifford, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology) – Hope Veterinary Services; Natalie L. Marks, DVM, CVJ – Blum Animal Hospital; Stanley Marks, BVSc, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM & Oncology), DACVN – University of California, Davis; Jessica L. Larson, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – ARATANA THERAPEUTICS, INC.
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Craig Clifford, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology) – Hope Veterinary Services ### 172612###Co-Presenter @@@ Natalie L. Marks, DVM, CVJ – Blum Animal Hospital ### 172782###Co-Presenter @@@ Stanley Marks, BVSc, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM & Oncology), DACVN – University of California, Davis ### 172683###Co-Presenter @@@ Jessica L. Larson, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – ARATANA THERAPEUTICS, INC. ### 284932###Moderator
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM

IS14 - Wellness Screening in Your Practice: It's What Your Patients Deserve

Location: Exhibit Hall, Exhibit Hall Theater B, Level 1
Richard Goldstein, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM-CA – ZOETIS DIAGNOSTIC
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Richard Goldstein, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM-CA – ZOETIS DIAGNOSTIC ### 596605###Primary Presenter
10:00 AM - 10:25 AM

Learning Lounge
10:00 AM - 10:25 AM

EL33 - 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
10:30 AM - 10:55 AM

Learning Lounge
10:30 AM - 10:55 AM

EL34 - 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
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

Ceva Session 3
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

S31C - Veterinary Staff Roles in Puppy Socialization II

Location: MBCC, Oceanside D, Level 2
Monique Feyrecilde, BA, LVT, VTS (Behavior) – Mercer Island Veterinary Clinic; Valarie V. Tynes, DVM, DACVB – CEVA ANIMAL HEALTH
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Monique Feyrecilde, BA, LVT, VTS (Behavior) – Mercer Island Veterinary Clinic ### 172633###Primary Presenter @@@ Valarie V. Tynes, DVM, DACVB – CEVA ANIMAL HEALTH ### 309763###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

Lecture
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

EQ47 - Pneumonia, Asthma, or Both: How Do You Tell?

Location: MBCC, Palm C, Level 3
Linda Chris Sanchez, DVM, DACVIM (LAIM), PhD – University of Florida; Edward Holton, DVM – All Animals Veterinary Hospitals
Equine

Favorite

Linda Chris Sanchez, DVM, DACVIM (LAIM), PhD – University of Florida ### 596654###Primary Presenter @@@ Edward Holton, DVM – All Animals Veterinary Hospitals ### 196455###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

EX11 - Radiology of Avian & Other Non-mammalian Exotic Animals

Location: MBCC, Palm B, Level 3
Maria Evola, DVM, DACVR, MPH; Cynthia Hatch, RVT
Avian & Exotics

Favorite

Maria Evola, DVM, DACVR, MPH ### 422425###Primary Presenter @@@ Cynthia Hatch, RVT ### 206658###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

EX38 - Galápagos Wildlife Health & Conservation Projects

Location: MBCC, Palm D, Level 3
Greg Aldo Lewbart, MS, VMD, DACZM, DECZM; Michael Pedersen, DVM, BS – Animal Health Center
Avian & Exotics

Favorite

Greg Aldo Lewbart, MS, VMD, DACZM, DECZM ### 596628###Primary Presenter @@@ Michael Pedersen, DVM, BS – Animal Health Center ### 196484###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

FA23 - Managing Cryptosporidiosis in Calves

Location: MBCC, Jasmine E, Level 3
Geoffrey Smith, DVM, MS, DACVIM (LAIM), PhD – North Carolina State University; B. Joe Dedrickson, DVM, PhD – Huvepharma Inc.
Food Animal

Favorite

Geoffrey Smith, DVM, MS, DACVIM (LAIM), PhD – North Carolina State University ### 125609###Primary Presenter @@@ B. Joe Dedrickson, DVM, PhD – Huvepharma Inc. ### 196440###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

FA43 - Endotoxins vs Exotoxins

Location: MBCC, Palm A, Level 3
Stephen Foulke, DVM, DABVP (Dairy); Shannon Weber, DVM – Silver Lake Animal Health Center, LLC
Food Animal

Favorite

Stephen Foulke, DVM, DABVP (Dairy) ### 596603###Primary Presenter @@@ Shannon Weber, DVM – Silver Lake Animal Health Center, LLC ### 635861###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

PM05 - The 3 Profits of a Practice: Clearing Up the Confusion

Location: MBCC, Breakers H, Level 2
Camala C. Bailey, CPA, CVA – Camala C. Bailey, CPA, PC; Heather Ann Scott, RVT, LVT, VTS (E&CC) – Sierra Vet Specialists, A Blue Pearl Veterinary Hospital
Practice Management

Favorite

Camala C. Bailey, CPA, CVA – Camala C. Bailey, CPA, PC ### 596574###Primary Presenter @@@ Heather Ann Scott, RVT, LVT, VTS (E&CC) – Sierra Vet Specialists, A Blue Pearl Veterinary Hospital ### 486592###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

PM35 - A Case for Plain English: Drafting Better Forms & Contracts.

Location: MBCC, Breakers K, Level 2
John E. Owens, Esq. – Law Office of John Owens, LLC; Isha Buis, RVT – Northwest SPCA
Practice Management

Favorite

John E. Owens, Esq. – Law Office of John Owens, LLC ### 596642###Primary Presenter @@@ Isha Buis, RVT – Northwest SPCA ### 196426###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

SA29 - Complicating Factors in Canine Heart Disease

Location: MBCC, Oceanside C, Level 2
Lance C. Visser, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology) – University of California, Davis; Kathy A. Sarnelli, DVM
Small Animal

Favorite

Lance C. Visser, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology) – University of California, Davis ### 596676###Primary Presenter @@@ Kathy A. Sarnelli, DVM ### 432364###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

SA41 - When to Take the Next Step: Using Baseline Data to Guide Second Tier Testing

Location: MBCC, Lagoon G, Level 2
Craig A. Thompson, DVM, DACVP – PURDUE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE; Jessica Stewart, DVM, MPH – ASPCA
Small Animal

Favorite

Craig A. Thompson, DVM, DACVP – PURDUE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE ### 324079###Primary Presenter @@@ Jessica Stewart, DVM, MPH – ASPCA ### 657668###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

SA96 - Diagnostic Approach to the Bald Dog

Location: MBCC, Reef, Level 2
Melissa Hall, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic; Kim Neal, DVM – Relief Veterinarian
Small Animal

Favorite

Melissa Hall, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic ### 177944###Primary Presenter @@@ Kim Neal, DVM – Relief Veterinarian ### 293745###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

VT55 - TPLO: Designing a Rehabilitation Protocol in General Practice

Location: MBCC, Banyan, Level 3
Kristen Hagler, RVT, CVPP, VTS (Rehabilitation) – Golden Gait Canine; Heather Schroeder, MBA, CVT – Penn Foster College
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

Kristen Hagler, RVT, CVPP, VTS (Rehabilitation) – Golden Gait Canine ### 579913###Primary Presenter @@@ Heather Schroeder, MBA, CVT – Penn Foster College ### 629168###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

VT59 - Canine Elbow Dysplasia - How Lame!

Location: MBCC, Jasmine A, Level 3
Heidi Reuss-Lamky, LVT, VTS (ANESTHESIA/ANALGESIA, SURGERY); Mikki Cook, LVT – Sierra Veterinary Specialists
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

Heidi Reuss-Lamky, LVT, VTS (ANESTHESIA/ANALGESIA, SURGERY) ### 429280###Primary Presenter @@@ Mikki Cook, LVT – Sierra Veterinary Specialists ### 196433###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

SA126 - Don't Forget to Breathe: How to Approach Common Respiratory Emergencies

Location: MBCC, Oceanside B, Level 2
Nyssa Levy, DVM, MS, DACVECC; G. Sierra Schneider, DVM – Salem Emergency Vet Clinic
Small Animal

Favorite

Nyssa Levy, DVM, MS, DACVECC ### 596627###Primary Presenter @@@ G. Sierra Schneider, DVM – Salem Emergency Vet Clinic ### 196496###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

SA136 - Monitoring Cushingoid Dogs on Trilostane: What's New?

Location: MBCC, South Seas H, Level 3
Patty Lathan, VMD, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) – Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine; Michael D. Piontkowski, DVM – Bighorn Veterinary Consulting
Small Animal

Favorite

Patty Lathan, VMD, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) – Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine ### 172671###Primary Presenter @@@ Michael D. Piontkowski, DVM – Bighorn Veterinary Consulting ### 196485###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

SA216 - Frustrating Fungal Infections: Diagnosis & Treatment

Location: MBCC, Mandalay Bay L, Level 2
Jane Sykes, BVSC (HONS), DACVIM (SAIM), PhD – UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine; Richard Edling, DVM, MBA – Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health
Small Animal

Favorite

Jane Sykes, BVSC (HONS), DACVIM (SAIM), PhD – UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine ### 172744###Primary Presenter @@@ Richard Edling, DVM, MBA – Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health ### 196442###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

SA228 - Treatment of Immune-mediated Disorders with Chinese Medicine I

Location: MBCC, South Seas F, Level 3
Signe E. Beebe, DVM – Integrative Veterinary Center; Christina Barbier, DVM – Christina Barbier , PC
Small Animal

Favorite

Signe E. Beebe, DVM – Integrative Veterinary Center ### 207734###Primary Presenter @@@ Christina Barbier, DVM – Christina Barbier , PC ### 196417###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

SA240 - Leave No Stone Unturned: Surgical Management of Cystolithiasis

Location: MBCC, Mandalay Bay J, Level 2
Mandy L. Wallace, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA – University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine; Debra Nickelson, DVM, MBA – Trillium C
Small Animal

Favorite

Mandy L. Wallace, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA – University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine ### 601032###Primary Presenter @@@ Debra Nickelson, DVM, MBA – Trillium C ### 482408###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

SA276 - Dry Eye: It's Not About the Schirmer Tear Test

Location: MBCC, Mandalay Bay D, Level 2
Terah Webb, DVM, DACVO; Amy Mason, DVM – Guffey Vet Clinic
Small Animal

Favorite

Terah Webb, DVM, DACVO ### 596677###Primary Presenter @@@ Amy Mason, DVM – Guffey Vet Clinic ### 199885###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

SA292 - Local Anesthesia: Why to Get Started & How to Do It II

Location: MBCC, Mandalay Bay B, Level 2
Mark Epstein, DVM, CVPP, DABVP (Canine & Feline) – Total Bond Veterinary Hospitals; Julie M. Ebert, DVM
Small Animal

Favorite

Mark Epstein, DVM, CVPP, DABVP (Canine & Feline) – Total Bond Veterinary Hospitals ### 172629###Primary Presenter @@@ Julie M. Ebert, DVM ### 645643###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

SA310 - Pulmonary Hypertension & Fibrosis: More Common Than We Think!

Location: MBCC, South Seas D, Level 3
Elizabeth Rozanski, DVM, DACVECC, DACVIM (SAIM) – Tufts University; KIMBERLY Franco, DVM – Desert Inn Animal Hospital
Small Animal

Favorite

Elizabeth Rozanski, DVM, DACVECC, DACVIM (SAIM) – Tufts University ### 172721###Primary Presenter @@@ KIMBERLY Franco, DVM – Desert Inn Animal Hospital ### 206532###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

SA340 - An Update on Laryngeal Paralysis

Location: MBCC, South Seas J, Level 3
Chris Gauthier, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA – Charleston Veterinary Referral Center; Terry J. Beebe, DVM – Family Pet Hospital, LLC
Small Animal

Favorite

Chris Gauthier, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA – Charleston Veterinary Referral Center ### 598740###Primary Presenter @@@ Terry J. Beebe, DVM – Family Pet Hospital, LLC ### 196420###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

SA356 - Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics: What We Know, What We Do NOT Know, What Should We Know

Location: MBCC, Lagoon J, Level 2
David Dycus, DVM, MS, CCRP, DACVS-SA – VOSM; Scott Amsel, DVM – Detrick Veterinary Hospital
Small Animal

Favorite

David Dycus, DVM, MS, CCRP, DACVS-SA – VOSM ### 596597###Primary Presenter @@@ Scott Amsel, DVM – Detrick Veterinary Hospital ### 651742###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

SA364 - Top 5 Tips for Treating Your Poisoned Feline Patient

Location: MBCC, Lagoon H, Level 2
Justine Lee, DVM, DACVECC, DABT – VETgirl, LLC; Rob Keene, DVM – Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA
Small Animal

Favorite

Justine Lee, DVM, DACVECC, DABT – VETgirl, LLC ### 172672###Primary Presenter @@@ Rob Keene, DVM – Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA ### 196458###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

Special Presentation
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

SP04C - Marketing the Human-Animal Bond to Millennials

Location: MBCC, South Seas E, Level 3
Eric D. Garcia, IT & DIGITAL CONSULTANT – Simply Done Tech Solutions; Laird M. Goodman, DVM – HUMAN-ANIMAL BOND ASSOCIATION (HABA)
Practice Management

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Eric D. Garcia, IT & DIGITAL CONSULTANT – Simply Done Tech Solutions ### 172636###Primary Presenter @@@ Laird M. Goodman, DVM – HUMAN-ANIMAL BOND ASSOCIATION (HABA) ### 432268###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

And the Road Less Traveled: Career Options for Veterinary Technicians
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

SP05B - And the Road Less Traveled: Career Options for Veterinary Technicians

Location: MBCC, South Seas B, Level 3
Mary Berg, RVT, RLATG, VTS (Dentistry) – Beyond The Crown Veterinary Education
Veterinary Technician

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Mary Berg, RVT, RLATG, VTS (Dentistry) – Beyond The Crown Veterinary Education ### 172599###Primary Presenter
10:30 AM - 12:20 PM

Workshop
10:30 AM - 12:20 PM

WS12 - The Road to Success: Reaching Your Practice Potential

Location: MBCC, Surf D, Level 2
Kirk Eddleman, MS
Practice Management

Favorite

Kirk Eddleman, MS ### 596599###Instructor
10:30 AM - 12:20 PM

WS18 - An Up Close & Personal Look at Intestinal Parasites in Cats & Dogs

Location: MBCC, Lagoon L, Level 2
Kara M. Burns, MS, LVT, MEd, VTS (Nutrition) – Academy of Veterinary Nutrition Technicians
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

Kara M. Burns, MS, LVT, MEd, VTS (Nutrition) – Academy of Veterinary Nutrition Technicians ### 172606###Instructor
11:00 AM - 11:25 AM

Learning Lounge
11:00 AM - 11:25 AM

EL35 - When Care Is Critical: An Interactive Discussion of Nutrition in the ICU

Location: Exhibit Hall, Learning Lounge, Level 1
Adesola Odunayo, DVM, MS, DACVECC – University of Tennessee
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Adesola Odunayo, DVM, MS, DACVECC – University of Tennessee ### 176543###Primary Presenter
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

Fear Free℠ Dermatology
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

S31D - Dermatology: Vet Visits That Won't Make Your Patients' Skin Crawl

Location: MBCC, Oceanside D, Level 2
Brittany Lancellotti, DVM; Valarie V. Tynes, DVM, DACVB – CEVA ANIMAL HEALTH
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Brittany Lancellotti, DVM ### 645724###Primary Presenter @@@ Valarie V. Tynes, DVM, DACVB – CEVA ANIMAL HEALTH ### 309763###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

Lecture
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

EQ48 - Medicine News Hour: Top 10 New Papers in Equine Medicine

Location: MBCC, Palm C, Level 3
Linda Chris Sanchez, DVM, DACVIM (LAIM), PhD – University of Florida; Edward Holton, DVM – All Animals Veterinary Hospitals
Equine

Favorite

Linda Chris Sanchez, DVM, DACVIM (LAIM), PhD – University of Florida ### 596654###Primary Presenter @@@ Edward Holton, DVM – All Animals Veterinary Hospitals ### 196455###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

EX14 - The Biology & Physiology of Honey Bees

Location: MBCC, Palm D, Level 3
Terry Ryan Kane, DVM, MS; Michael Pedersen, DVM, BS – Animal Health Center
Avian & Exotics

Favorite

Terry Ryan Kane, DVM, MS ### 596653###Primary Presenter @@@ Michael Pedersen, DVM, BS – Animal Health Center ### 196484###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

EX25 - Small Mammal Radiology: Normal vs Pathology

Location: MBCC, Palm B, Level 3
Maria Evola, DVM, DACVR, MPH; Cynthia Hatch, RVT
Avian & Exotics

Favorite

Maria Evola, DVM, DACVR, MPH ### 422425###Primary Presenter @@@ Cynthia Hatch, RVT ### 206658###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

FA24 - Common Myths in Treating Calf Diarrhea

Location: MBCC, Jasmine E, Level 3
Geoffrey Smith, DVM, MS, DACVIM (LAIM), PhD – North Carolina State University; B. Joe Dedrickson, DVM, PhD – Huvepharma Inc.
Food Animal

Favorite

Geoffrey Smith, DVM, MS, DACVIM (LAIM), PhD – North Carolina State University ### 125609###Primary Presenter @@@ B. Joe Dedrickson, DVM, PhD – Huvepharma Inc. ### 196440###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

FA44 - Comparison of Winter Supplements in Beef Cows During Late Gestation

Location: MBCC, Palm A, Level 3
Bob B. Sager, DVM, MS, PhD, DABVP (Beef Cattle) – Medicine Creek Bovine Health; Shannon Weber, DVM – Silver Lake Animal Health Center, LLC
Food Animal

Favorite

Bob B. Sager, DVM, MS, PhD, DABVP (Beef Cattle) – Medicine Creek Bovine Health ### 263569###Primary Presenter @@@ Shannon Weber, DVM – Silver Lake Animal Health Center, LLC ### 635861###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

PM36 - Legal Issues Concerning Pet Ownership

Location: MBCC, Breakers K, Level 2
John E. Owens, Esq. – Law Office of John Owens, LLC; Isha Buis, RVT – Northwest SPCA
Practice Management

Favorite

John E. Owens, Esq. – Law Office of John Owens, LLC ### 596642###Primary Presenter @@@ Isha Buis, RVT – Northwest SPCA ### 196426###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

PM58 - The Do's and Don'ts of Inventory

Location: MBCC, Breakers H, Level 2
Camala C. Bailey, CPA, CVA – Camala C. Bailey, CPA, PC; Heather Ann Scott, RVT, LVT, VTS (E&CC) – Sierra Vet Specialists, A Blue Pearl Veterinary Hospital
Practice Management

Favorite

Camala C. Bailey, CPA, CVA – Camala C. Bailey, CPA, PC ### 596574###Primary Presenter @@@ Heather Ann Scott, RVT, LVT, VTS (E&CC) – Sierra Vet Specialists, A Blue Pearl Veterinary Hospital ### 486592###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

SA30 - Interactive ECG Reading I: The Essentials

Location: MBCC, Oceanside C, Level 2
Lance C. Visser, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology) – University of California, Davis; Kathy A. Sarnelli, DVM
Small Animal

Favorite

Lance C. Visser, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology) – University of California, Davis ### 596676###Primary Presenter @@@ Kathy A. Sarnelli, DVM ### 432364###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

SA42 - Pee! Why Urine Is Liquid Gold

Location: MBCC, Lagoon G, Level 2
Craig A. Thompson, DVM, DACVP – PURDUE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE; Jessica Stewart, DVM, MPH – ASPCA
Small Animal

Favorite

Craig A. Thompson, DVM, DACVP – PURDUE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE ### 324079###Primary Presenter @@@ Jessica Stewart, DVM, MPH – ASPCA ### 657668###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

SA97 - Itchy Kitties! How to Help Pruritic Cats

Location: MBCC, Reef, Level 2
Melissa Hall, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic; Kim Neal, DVM – Relief Veterinarian
Small Animal

Favorite

Melissa Hall, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic ### 177944###Primary Presenter @@@ Kim Neal, DVM – Relief Veterinarian ### 293745###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

VT56 - Feline Pain Management: Using Physical Rehabilitation Treatments & Modalities

Location: MBCC, Banyan, Level 3
Kristen Hagler, RVT, CVPP, VTS (Rehabilitation) – Golden Gait Canine; Heather Schroeder, MBA, CVT – Penn Foster College
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

Kristen Hagler, RVT, CVPP, VTS (Rehabilitation) – Golden Gait Canine ### 579913###Primary Presenter @@@ Heather Schroeder, MBA, CVT – Penn Foster College ### 629168###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

VT60 - Peri-operative Surgical Patient Care: Honoring the Bond

Location: MBCC, Jasmine A, Level 3
Heidi Reuss-Lamky, LVT, VTS (ANESTHESIA/ANALGESIA, SURGERY); Mikki Cook, LVT – Sierra Veterinary Specialists
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

Heidi Reuss-Lamky, LVT, VTS (ANESTHESIA/ANALGESIA, SURGERY) ### 429280###Primary Presenter @@@ Mikki Cook, LVT – Sierra Veterinary Specialists ### 196433###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

SA137 - Practical Tips for Diagnosing and Treating Adrenal Disease

Location: MBCC, South Seas H, Level 3
Patty Lathan, VMD, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) – Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine; Michael D. Piontkowski, DVM – Bighorn Veterinary Consulting
Small Animal

Favorite

Patty Lathan, VMD, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) – Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine ### 172671###Primary Presenter @@@ Michael D. Piontkowski, DVM – Bighorn Veterinary Consulting ### 196485###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

SA217 - Feline Viral Infections: Bite Sized Updates

Location: MBCC, Mandalay Bay L, Level 2
Jane Sykes, BVSC (HONS), DACVIM (SAIM), PhD – UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine; Richard Edling, DVM, MBA – Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health
Small Animal

Favorite

Jane Sykes, BVSC (HONS), DACVIM (SAIM), PhD – UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine ### 172744###Primary Presenter @@@ Richard Edling, DVM, MBA – Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health ### 196442###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

SA229 - Treatment of Immune-mediated Disorders with Chinese Medicine II

Location: MBCC, South Seas F, Level 3
Signe E. Beebe, DVM – Integrative Veterinary Center; Christina Barbier, DVM – Christina Barbier , PC
Small Animal

Favorite

Signe E. Beebe, DVM – Integrative Veterinary Center ### 207734###Primary Presenter @@@ Christina Barbier, DVM – Christina Barbier , PC ### 196417###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

SA241 - Urine a Mess: Disorders of Micturition

Location: MBCC, Mandalay Bay J, Level 2
Joe Bartges, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVN, PhD – University of Georgia; Debra Nickelson, DVM, MBA – Trillium C
Small Animal

Favorite

Joe Bartges, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVN, PhD – University of Georgia ### 172596###Primary Presenter @@@ Debra Nickelson, DVM, MBA – Trillium C ### 482408###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

SA277 - When the Pressure Is On: Glaucoma

Location: MBCC, Mandalay Bay D, Level 2
Terah Webb, DVM, DACVO; Amy Mason, DVM – Guffey Vet Clinic
Small Animal

Favorite

Terah Webb, DVM, DACVO ### 596677###Primary Presenter @@@ Amy Mason, DVM – Guffey Vet Clinic ### 199885###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

SA293 - Those "Other" Pain Drugs 1: Fact/Fiction, Updates, Practice Tips, Oral Meds I

Location: MBCC, Mandalay Bay B, Level 2
Mark Epstein, DVM, CVPP, DABVP (Canine & Feline) – Total Bond Veterinary Hospitals; Julie M. Ebert, DVM
Small Animal

Favorite

Mark Epstein, DVM, CVPP, DABVP (Canine & Feline) – Total Bond Veterinary Hospitals ### 172629###Primary Presenter @@@ Julie M. Ebert, DVM ### 645643###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

SA311 - Keeping Cool When Your Patients Feel The Burn: Managing Burns & Smoke Inhalation

Location: MBCC, South Seas D, Level 3
Chrissie R. Rutter, DVM, DACVECC – Texas A&M University; KIMBERLY Franco, DVM – Desert Inn Animal Hospital
Small Animal

Favorite

Chrissie R. Rutter, DVM, DACVECC – Texas A&M University ### 596652###Primary Presenter @@@ KIMBERLY Franco, DVM – Desert Inn Animal Hospital ### 206532###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

SA341 - Current Techniques in Open Wound Management

Location: MBCC, South Seas J, Level 3
Chris Gauthier, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA – Charleston Veterinary Referral Center; Terry J. Beebe, DVM – Family Pet Hospital, LLC
Small Animal

Favorite

Chris Gauthier, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA – Charleston Veterinary Referral Center ### 598740###Primary Presenter @@@ Terry J. Beebe, DVM – Family Pet Hospital, LLC ### 196420###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

SA357 - Calcaneal Tendon Injuries: Managing the Achilles Heal

Location: MBCC, Lagoon J, Level 2
Steven W. Petersen, DVM, DACVS, DACVSMR; Scott Amsel, DVM – West Valley Pet Clinic
Small Animal

Favorite

Steven W. Petersen, DVM, DACVS, DACVSMR ### 426697###Primary Presenter @@@ Scott Amsel, DVM – West Valley Pet Clinic ### 651742###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

SA365 - He Ate What? Tips on Managing Your Poisoned Canine Patient

Location: MBCC, Lagoon H, Level 2
Justine Lee, DVM, DACVECC, DABT – VETgirl, LLC; Rob Keene, DVM – Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA
Small Animal

Favorite

Justine Lee, DVM, DACVECC, DABT – VETgirl, LLC ### 172672###Primary Presenter @@@ Rob Keene, DVM – Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA ### 196458###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

The Human-Animal Bond: Your Biggest Profit Center!
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

SP04D - The Human-Animal Bond: Your Biggest Profit Center!

Location: MBCC, South Seas E, Level 3
Karen E. Felsted, CPA, MS, DVM, CVPM, CVA – PantheraT Veterinary Management Consulting; Laird M. Goodman, DVM – HUMAN-ANIMAL BOND ASSOCIATION (HABA)
Practice Management

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Karen E. Felsted, CPA, MS, DVM, CVPM, CVA – PantheraT Veterinary Management Consulting ### 125589###Primary Presenter @@@ Laird M. Goodman, DVM – HUMAN-ANIMAL BOND ASSOCIATION (HABA) ### 432268###Moderator
12:30 PM - 1:20 PM

Industry Seminar
12:30 PM - 1:20 PM

IS16 - Practical Application of Vector-borne Disease Testing in Your Practice: How I Did It in Mine

Location: Exhibit Hall, Exhibit Hall Theater B, Level 1
Susanne Heartsill, DVM – CEVA ANIMAL HEALTH; Kari Mundschenk, DVM, DABVP-feline – IDEXX
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Susanne Heartsill, DVM – CEVA ANIMAL HEALTH ### 596613###Primary Presenter @@@ Kari Mundschenk, DVM, DABVP-feline – IDEXX ### 320159###Moderator
12:45 PM - 1:35 PM

Industry Seminar
12:45 PM - 1:35 PM

IS15 - Rethinking Canine Osteoarthritis

Location: Exhibit Hall, Exhibit Hall Theater A, Level 1
Mark Epstein, DVM, CVPP, DABVP (Canine & Feline) – Total Bond Veterinary Hospitals; Jeff Wells, DVM – ELANCO ANIMAL HEALTH
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Mark Epstein, DVM, CVPP, DABVP (Canine & Feline) – Total Bond Veterinary Hospitals ### 172629###Primary Presenter @@@ Jeff Wells, DVM – ELANCO ANIMAL HEALTH ### 483636###Moderator
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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

HO12 - Intra-acticular Treatment of Osteoarthritis in the Canine

Location: Oquendo Center, Surgery Suite, Oquendo Center
Sherman O. Canapp, Jr., DVM, MS, CCRT, DACVS, DACVSMR – Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group; Debra A. Canapp, DVM, CCRT, DACVSRM – Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Sherman O. Canapp, Jr., DVM, MS, CCRT, DACVS, DACVSMR – Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group ### 263519###Instructor @@@ Debra A. Canapp, DVM, CCRT, DACVSRM – Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group ### 263518###Instructor
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM

HO33 - Feline Extraction Lab & Regional Nerve Blocks

Location: Oquendo Center, Room B, Oquendo Center
Barden Greenfield, DVM, DAVDC, FAVD – MidSouth Veterinary Dental Referrals, PLC; 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 @@@ Kevin S. Stepaniuk, DVM, DAVDC, FAVD – Pacific Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery Services, PLLC ### 596663###Instructor
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

Case Report 1
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

SP07A - NAVTA Case Reports 1: Titan’s Last Call of Duty…The Human Animal Bond Tested to the Limit & Taurine Deficient DCM - A Family Affair

Location: MBCC, Surf D, Level 2
Jamie Rauscher, RVT – NVA / Animal Hospital of Towne Lake; Jessie Nelson, CVT, AAS, VTS (Nutrition) – Desert Veterinary Medical Specialists; Ed Carlson, CVT, VTS (Nutrition) – IVG Hospitals, Inc
Veterinary Technician

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Jamie Rauscher, RVT – NVA / Animal Hospital of Towne Lake ### 657236###Co-Presenter @@@ Jessie Nelson, CVT, AAS, VTS (Nutrition) – Desert Veterinary Medical Specialists ### 441908###Co-Presenter @@@ Ed Carlson, CVT, VTS (Nutrition) – IVG Hospitals, Inc ### 172610###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

Lecture
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

EQ10 - Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID): Should I Test/Should I Treat?

Location: MBCC, Palm C, Level 3
Harold Schott, II, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM) – Michigan State University; Edward Holton, DVM – All Animals Veterinary Hospitals
Equine

Favorite

Harold Schott, II, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM) – Michigan State University ### 596657###Primary Presenter @@@ Edward Holton, DVM – All Animals Veterinary Hospitals ### 196455###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

EX15 - Honey Bee Diseases & Treatments

Location: MBCC, Palm D, Level 3
Terry Ryan Kane, DVM, MS; Michael Pedersen, DVM, BS – Animal Health Center
Avian & Exotics

Favorite

Terry Ryan Kane, DVM, MS ### 596653###Primary Presenter @@@ Michael Pedersen, DVM, BS – Animal Health Center ### 196484###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

FA05 - Moving Beyond Bugs & Drugs: Why Cattle Get Sick in an Era of Technology

Location: MBCC, Palm A, Level 3
Brian Vander Ley, DVM, DACVPM, PhD – Great Plains Veterinary Educational Center; Shannon Weber, DVM – Silver Lake Animal Health Center, LLC
Food Animal

Favorite

Brian Vander Ley, DVM, DACVPM, PhD – Great Plains Veterinary Educational Center ### 596675###Primary Presenter @@@ Shannon Weber, DVM – Silver Lake Animal Health Center, LLC ### 635861###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

PM24 - Preventing Workplace Violence

Location: MBCC, Breakers K, Level 2
Cyndie Courtney, DVM – Jerk Researcher; Isha Buis, RVT – Northwest SPCA
Practice Management

Favorite

Cyndie Courtney, DVM – Jerk Researcher ### 596592###Primary Presenter @@@ Isha Buis, RVT – Northwest SPCA ### 196426###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

PM59 - Maximizing Profitability: How to Set Your Fees

Location: MBCC, Breakers H, Level 2
Kirk Eddleman, MS; Heather Ann Scott, RVT, LVT, VTS (E&CC) – Sierra Vet Specialists, A Blue Pearl Veterinary Hospital
Practice Management

Favorite

Kirk Eddleman, MS ### 596599###Primary Presenter @@@ Heather Ann Scott, RVT, LVT, VTS (E&CC) – Sierra Vet Specialists, A Blue Pearl Veterinary Hospital ### 486592###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

SA31 - Interactive ECG Reading II: The Challenges

Location: MBCC, Oceanside C, Level 2
Lance C. Visser, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology) – University of California, Davis; Kathy A. Sarnelli, DVM
Small Animal

Favorite

Lance C. Visser, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology) – University of California, Davis ### 596676###Primary Presenter @@@ Kathy A. Sarnelli, DVM ### 432364###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

SA43 - Pitfalls! The Most Common Clinicopathologic Mistakes

Location: MBCC, Lagoon G, Level 2
Craig A. Thompson, DVM, DACVP – PURDUE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE; Linda Schoenberg, VMD, PhD, DABVP (Feline) – DRCATS LLC
Small Animal

Favorite

Craig A. Thompson, DVM, DACVP – PURDUE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE ### 324079###Primary Presenter @@@ Linda Schoenberg, VMD, PhD, DABVP (Feline) – DRCATS LLC ### 196497###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

SA55 - A Blight upon the Bladder: Treating the Uropathogens of Dogs & Cats

Location: MBCC, Lagoon H, Level 2
Patricia Dowling, DVM, MSc, DACVIM (LAIM), DACVCP – Western College of Veterinary Medicine; Rob Keene, DVM – Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA
Small Animal

Favorite

Patricia Dowling, DVM, MSc, DACVIM (LAIM), DACVCP – Western College of Veterinary Medicine ### 600713###Primary Presenter @@@ Rob Keene, DVM – Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA ### 196458###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

SA73 - How AAHA Dental Guidelines Can “GUIDE” You to Best Practices

Location: MBCC, South Seas E, Level 3
Christopher J. Snyder, DVM, DAVDC; Kim Neal, DVM – Relief Veterinarian
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Christopher J. Snyder, DVM, DAVDC ### 417728###Primary Presenter @@@ Kim Neal, DVM – Relief Veterinarian ### 293745###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

SA98 - Rational Antibiotic Use for Canine Pyoderma

Location: MBCC, Reef, Level 2
Melissa Hall, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic; Doug Yanik, DVM – Royal Canin USA
Small Animal

Favorite

Melissa Hall, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic ### 177944###Primary Presenter @@@ Doug Yanik, DVM – Royal Canin USA ### 316216###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

VT05 - Behavior Is as Simple as A, B, C! The Behavior Analysis Model

Location: MBCC, Banyan, Level 3
Monique Feyrecilde, BA, LVT, VTS (Behavior) – Mercer Island Veterinary Clinic; Heather Schroeder, MBA, CVT – Penn Foster College
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

Monique Feyrecilde, BA, LVT, VTS (Behavior) – Mercer Island Veterinary Clinic ### 172633###Primary Presenter @@@ Heather Schroeder, MBA, CVT – Penn Foster College ### 629168###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

VT33 - The Wonderful Thing About Liver: Liver Disease & Blood Interpretations

Location: MBCC, Jasmine A, Level 3
Ashley F. DiPrete, RVT, VTS (SAIM); Mikki Cook, LVT – Sierra Veterinary Specialists
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

Ashley F. DiPrete, RVT, VTS (SAIM) ### 420471###Primary Presenter @@@ Mikki Cook, LVT – Sierra Veterinary Specialists ### 196433###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

SA128 - Nutrition in Critical Care

Location: MBCC, Oceanside B, Level 2
Nyssa Levy, DVM, MS, DACVECC; Mary Ann Vande Linde, DVM – Vande Linde & Associates, LLC
Small Animal

Favorite

Nyssa Levy, DVM, MS, DACVECC ### 596627###Primary Presenter @@@ Mary Ann Vande Linde, DVM – Vande Linde & Associates, LLC ### 172754###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

SA138 - Update on Monitoring Patients with Diabetes Mellitus

Location: MBCC, South Seas H, Level 3
Patty Lathan, VMD, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) – Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine; Michael D. Piontkowski, DVM – Bighorn Veterinary Consulting
Small Animal

Favorite

Patty Lathan, VMD, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) – Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine ### 172671###Primary Presenter @@@ Michael D. Piontkowski, DVM – Bighorn Veterinary Consulting ### 196485###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

SA174 - Update on Feline Liver Disease

Location: MBCC, Mandalay Bay L, Level 2
David Twedt, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Colorado State University; Emma Gebhardt, DVM
Small Animal

Favorite

David Twedt, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Colorado State University ### 172750###Primary Presenter @@@ Emma Gebhardt, DVM ### 431160###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

SA210 - Thoracic Radiographs: Not as Simple as They Seem

Location: MBCC, South Seas B, Level 3
Maria Evola, DVM, DACVR, MPH; Michele E. Rash, RVT, MA
Small Animal

Favorite

Maria Evola, DVM, DACVR, MPH ### 422425###Primary Presenter @@@ Michele E. Rash, RVT, MA ### 172712###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

SA222 - TCM Approach to Renal & Urinary Disorders I

Location: MBCC, South Seas F, Level 3
Michelle C. Schraeder, DVM, FAAVA, MEd; Christina Barbier, DVM – Christina Barbier , PC
Small Animal

Favorite

Michelle C. Schraeder, DVM, FAAVA, MEd ### 596658###Primary Presenter @@@ Christina Barbier, DVM – Christina Barbier , PC ### 196417###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

SA242 - Urine Agony; Urinary Tract Infections

Location: MBCC, Mandalay Bay J, Level 2
Joe Bartges, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVN, PhD – University of Georgia; Debra Nickelson, DVM, MBA – Trillium C
Small Animal

Favorite

Joe Bartges, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVN, PhD – University of Georgia ### 172596###Primary Presenter @@@ Debra Nickelson, DVM, MBA – Trillium C ### 482408###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

SA278 - Ocular Emergencies 101

Location: MBCC, Mandalay Bay D, Level 2
Terah Webb, DVM, DACVO; Amy Mason, DVM – Guffey Vet Clinic
Small Animal

Favorite

Terah Webb, DVM, DACVO ### 596677###Primary Presenter @@@ Amy Mason, DVM – Guffey Vet Clinic ### 199885###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

SA294 - Those "Other" Pain Drugs 2: Fact/Fiction, Updates, Practice Tips, Oral Meds II

Location: MBCC, Mandalay Bay B, Level 2
Mark Epstein, DVM, CVPP, DABVP (Canine & Feline) – Total Bond Veterinary Hospitals; Julie M. Ebert, DVM
Small Animal

Favorite

Mark Epstein, DVM, CVPP, DABVP (Canine & Feline) – Total Bond Veterinary Hospitals ### 172629###Primary Presenter @@@ Julie M. Ebert, DVM ### 645643###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

SA312 - Thoracic Trauma

Location: MBCC, South Seas D, Level 3
Elizabeth Rozanski, DVM, DACVECC, DACVIM (SAIM) – Tufts University; KIMBERLY Franco, DVM – Desert Inn Animal Hospital
Small Animal

Favorite

Elizabeth Rozanski, DVM, DACVECC, DACVIM (SAIM) – Tufts University ### 172721###Primary Presenter @@@ KIMBERLY Franco, DVM – Desert Inn Animal Hospital ### 206532###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

SA342 - Advanced Closure Techniques for Challenging Wounds

Location: MBCC, South Seas J, Level 3
Chris Gauthier, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA – Charleston Veterinary Referral Center; Terry J. Beebe, DVM – Family Pet Hospital, LLC
Small Animal

Favorite

Chris Gauthier, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA – Charleston Veterinary Referral Center ### 598740###Primary Presenter @@@ Terry J. Beebe, DVM – Family Pet Hospital, LLC ### 196420###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

SA358 - The Partial Cranial Cruciate Tear: How to Diagnose & How to Treat

Location: MBCC, Lagoon J, Level 2
Kenneth A. Bruecker, DVM, MS, DACVS, DACVSMR – Veterinary Medical and Surgical Group, Inc.; Scott Amsel, DVM – West Valley Pet Clinic
Small Animal

Favorite

Kenneth A. Bruecker, DVM, MS, DACVS, DACVSMR – Veterinary Medical and Surgical Group, Inc. ### 177149###Primary Presenter @@@ Scott Amsel, DVM – West Valley Pet Clinic ### 651742###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

Case Report 2
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

SP07B - NAVTA Case Reports 2: Feline Caudal Stomatitis & Osteosarcoma: Metastatic Regression

Location: MBCC, Surf D, Level 2
Ruth Y. Ward, LVT – WVC; Dani DeCormier, LVT, VTS (ONCOLOGY), CCFP – BLUEPEARL VETERINARY PARTNERS; Ed Carlson, CVT, VTS (Nutrition) – IVG Hospitals, Inc
Veterinary Technician

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Ruth Y. Ward, LVT – WVC ### 657238###Co-Presenter @@@ Dani DeCormier, LVT, VTS (ONCOLOGY), CCFP – BLUEPEARL VETERINARY PARTNERS ### 657240###Co-Presenter @@@ Ed Carlson, CVT, VTS (Nutrition) – IVG Hospitals, Inc ### 172610###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

Lecture
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

EQ11 - Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID): Practical Long-term Management of Affected Equids

Location: MBCC, Palm C, Level 3
Harold Schott, II, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM) – Michigan State University; Edward Holton, DVM – All Animals Veterinary Hospitals
Equine

Favorite

Harold Schott, II, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM) – Michigan State University ### 596657###Primary Presenter @@@ Edward Holton, DVM – All Animals Veterinary Hospitals ### 196455###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

EX16 - The Role of the Veterinarian in Honey Bee Health & Management

Location: MBCC, Palm D, Level 3
Terry Ryan Kane, DVM, MS; Michael Pedersen, DVM, BS – Animal Health Center
Avian & Exotics

Favorite

Terry Ryan Kane, DVM, MS ### 596653###Primary Presenter @@@ Michael Pedersen, DVM, BS – Animal Health Center ### 196484###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

FA06 - Biological Risk Management for Cattle Producers

Location: MBCC, Palm A, Level 3
Brian Vander Ley, DVM, DACVPM, PhD – Great Plains Veterinary Educational Center; Shannon Weber, DVM – Silver Lake Animal Health Center, LLC
Food Animal

Favorite

Brian Vander Ley, DVM, DACVPM, PhD – Great Plains Veterinary Educational Center ### 596675###Primary Presenter @@@ Shannon Weber, DVM – Silver Lake Animal Health Center, LLC ### 635861###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

FA40 - Excel at Pen Riding to Identify Sick Cattle

Location: MBCC, Palm B, Level 3
Tom A. Portillo, DVM – Friona Industries; B. Joe Dedrickson, DVM, PhD – Huvepharma Inc.
Food Animal

Favorite

Tom A. Portillo, DVM – Friona Industries ### 596646###Primary Presenter @@@ B. Joe Dedrickson, DVM, PhD – Huvepharma Inc. ### 196440###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

PM25 - Jerks Anonymous

Location: MBCC, Breakers K, Level 2
Cyndie Courtney, DVM – Jerk Researcher; Isha Buis, RVT – Northwest SPCA
Practice Management

Favorite

Cyndie Courtney, DVM – Jerk Researcher ### 596592###Primary Presenter @@@ Isha Buis, RVT – Northwest SPCA ### 196426###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

PM60 - How to Grow Your Practice: Client Loyalty

Location: MBCC, Breakers H, Level 2
Kirk Eddleman, MS; Heather Ann Scott, RVT, LVT, VTS (E&CC) – Sierra Vet Specialists, A Blue Pearl Veterinary Hospital
Practice Management

Favorite

Kirk Eddleman, MS ### 596599###Primary Presenter @@@ Heather Ann Scott, RVT, LVT, VTS (E&CC) – Sierra Vet Specialists, A Blue Pearl Veterinary Hospital ### 486592###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

SA32 - The Puppy & Kitten with a Cardiac Murmur

Location: MBCC, Oceanside C, Level 2
Lance C. Visser, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology) – University of California, Davis; Kathy A. Sarnelli, DVM
Small Animal

Favorite

Lance C. Visser, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology) – University of California, Davis ### 596676###Primary Presenter @@@ Kathy A. Sarnelli, DVM ### 432364###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

SA44 - When to Panic! Clinical Pathology Red Flags

Location: MBCC, Lagoon G, Level 2
Craig A. Thompson, DVM, DACVP – PURDUE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE; Linda Schoenberg, VMD, PhD, DABVP (Feline) – DRCATS LLC
Small Animal

Favorite

Craig A. Thompson, DVM, DACVP – PURDUE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE ### 324079###Primary Presenter @@@ Linda Schoenberg, VMD, PhD, DABVP (Feline) – DRCATS LLC ### 196497###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

SA56 - From Principles to Practice: A Case-Based Approach to Treating AMR Infections

Location: MBCC, Lagoon H, Level 2
Patricia Dowling, DVM, MSc, DACVIM (LAIM), DACVCP – Western College of Veterinary Medicine; Rob Keene, DVM – Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA
Small Animal

Favorite

Patricia Dowling, DVM, MSc, DACVIM (LAIM), DACVCP – Western College of Veterinary Medicine ### 600713###Primary Presenter @@@ Rob Keene, DVM – Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA ### 196458###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

SA74 - Will You Be Fooled? “Abnormal Normals” in Canine & Feline Radiology

Location: MBCC, South Seas E, Level 3
Christopher J. Snyder, DVM, DAVDC; Kim Neal, DVM – Relief Veterinarian
Small Animal

Favorite

Christopher J. Snyder, DVM, DAVDC ### 417728###Primary Presenter @@@ Kim Neal, DVM – Relief Veterinarian ### 293745###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

SA99 - Become Friends with Your Microscope for Success in Derm Cases

Location: MBCC, Reef, Level 2
Melissa Hall, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic; Doug Yanik, DVM – Royal Canin USA
Small Animal

Favorite

Melissa Hall, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic ### 177944###Primary Presenter @@@ Doug Yanik, DVM – Royal Canin USA ### 316216###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

VT06 - Bites & Scratches & Bruises, Oh My! Safer Handling Techniques for Patients

Location: MBCC, Banyan, Level 3
Monique Feyrecilde, BA, LVT, VTS (Behavior) – Mercer Island Veterinary Clinic; Heather Schroeder, MBA, CVT – Penn Foster College
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

Monique Feyrecilde, BA, LVT, VTS (Behavior) – Mercer Island Veterinary Clinic ### 172633###Primary Presenter @@@ Heather Schroeder, MBA, CVT – Penn Foster College ### 629168###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

VT34 - What in the Liver: Common Abnormalities in Liver Chemistries

Location: MBCC, Jasmine A, Level 3
Ashley F. DiPrete, RVT, VTS (SAIM); Mikki Cook, LVT – Sierra Veterinary Specialists
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

Ashley F. DiPrete, RVT, VTS (SAIM) ### 420471###Primary Presenter @@@ Mikki Cook, LVT – Sierra Veterinary Specialists ### 196433###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

SA129 - A-Z ICU Patient Management

Location: MBCC, Oceanside B, Level 2
Nyssa Levy, DVM, MS, DACVECC; Mary Ann Vande Linde, DVM – Vande Linde & Associates, LLC
Small Animal

Favorite

Nyssa Levy, DVM, MS, DACVECC ### 596627###Primary Presenter @@@ Mary Ann Vande Linde, DVM – Vande Linde & Associates, LLC ### 172754###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

SA139 - Revisiting Hypothyroidism

Location: MBCC, South Seas H, Level 3
Patty Lathan, VMD, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) – Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine; Michael D. Piontkowski, DVM – Bighorn Veterinary Consulting
Small Animal

Favorite

Patty Lathan, VMD, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) – Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine ### 172671###Primary Presenter @@@ Michael D. Piontkowski, DVM – Bighorn Veterinary Consulting ### 196485###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

SA175 - Four Common Liver Conditions You Likely Did Not Learn About In Vet School

Location: MBCC, Mandalay Bay L, Level 2
David Twedt, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Colorado State University; Emma Gebhardt, DVM
Small Animal

Favorite

David Twedt, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Colorado State University ### 172750###Primary Presenter @@@ Emma Gebhardt, DVM ### 431160###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

SA211 - Rib Tumors, Cranial Mediastinal Masses & The Way to Figure Out What Is Causing the Pleural Fluid on Thoracic Radiographs

Location: MBCC, South Seas B, Level 3
Maria Evola, DVM, DACVR, MPH; Michele E. Rash, RVT, MA
Small Animal

Favorite

Maria Evola, DVM, DACVR, MPH ### 422425###Primary Presenter @@@ Michele E. Rash, RVT, MA ### 172712###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

SA223 - TCM Approach to Renal & Urinary Disorders II

Location: MBCC, South Seas F, Level 3
Michelle C. Schraeder, DVM, FAAVA, MEd; Christina Barbier, DVM – Christina Barbier , PC
Small Animal

Favorite

Michelle C. Schraeder, DVM, FAAVA, MEd ### 596658###Primary Presenter @@@ Christina Barbier, DVM – Christina Barbier , PC ### 196417###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

SA243 - Is There a Role for Surgery in Patients with UTI's?

Location: MBCC, Mandalay Bay J, Level 2
Mandy L. Wallace, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA – University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine; Debra Nickelson, DVM, MBA – Trillium C
Small Animal

Favorite

Mandy L. Wallace, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA – University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine ### 601032###Primary Presenter @@@ Debra Nickelson, DVM, MBA – Trillium C ### 482408###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

SA279 - The Young & Restless: Ocular Exam Techniques & Diseases of Juvenile & Geriatric Patients

Location: MBCC, Mandalay Bay D, Level 2
Terah Webb, DVM, DACVO; Amy Mason, DVM – Guffey Vet Clinic
Small Animal

Favorite

Terah Webb, DVM, DACVO ### 596677###Primary Presenter @@@ Amy Mason, DVM – Guffey Vet Clinic ### 199885###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

SA295 - Those "Other" Pain Drugs 3: Fact/Fiction, Updates, Practice Tips, injectable Meds

Location: MBCC, Mandalay Bay B, Level 2
Mark Epstein, DVM, CVPP, DABVP (Canine & Feline) – Total Bond Veterinary Hospitals; Julie M. Ebert, DVM
Small Animal

Favorite

Mark Epstein, DVM, CVPP, DABVP (Canine & Feline) – Total Bond Veterinary Hospitals ### 172629###Primary Presenter @@@ Julie M. Ebert, DVM ### 645643###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

SA313 - Blown Away by Innovations in Oxygen Therapy

Location: MBCC, South Seas D, Level 3
Chrissie R. Rutter, DVM, DACVECC – Texas A&M University; KIMBERLY Franco, DVM – Desert Inn Animal Hospital
Small Animal

Favorite

Chrissie R. Rutter, DVM, DACVECC – Texas A&M University ### 596652###Primary Presenter @@@ KIMBERLY Franco, DVM – Desert Inn Animal Hospital ### 206532###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

SA343 - Cholecystectomy: Why, When, & How

Location: MBCC, South Seas J, Level 3
Chris Gauthier, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA – Charleston Veterinary Referral Center; Terry J. Beebe, DVM – Family Pet Hospital, LLC
Small Animal

Favorite

Chris Gauthier, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA – Charleston Veterinary Referral Center ### 598740###Primary Presenter @@@ Terry J. Beebe, DVM – Family Pet Hospital, LLC ### 196420###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

SA359 - Improving Your Success with Extracapsular Stabilization (ECS) Techniques & Knowing When ECS Won’t be Successful

Location: MBCC, Lagoon J, Level 2
Steven W. Petersen, DVM, DACVS, DACVSMR; Scott Amsel, DVM – West Valley Pet Clinic
Small Animal

Favorite

Steven W. Petersen, DVM, DACVS, DACVSMR ### 426697###Primary Presenter @@@ Scott Amsel, DVM – West Valley Pet Clinic ### 651742###Moderator
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

Lecture
4:00 PM - 4:40 PM

SA224 - TCM Herbal Formulas for Urological Disorders

Location: MBCC, South Seas F, Level 3
Michelle C. Schraeder, DVM, FAAVA, MEd; Christina Barbier, DVM – Christina Barbier , PC
Small Animal

Favorite

Michelle C. Schraeder, DVM, FAAVA, MEd ### 596658###Primary Presenter @@@ Christina Barbier, DVM – Christina Barbier , PC ### 196417###Moderator
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

EQ12 - Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) & Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): Do Horses Get Renal Disease?

Location: MBCC, Palm C, Level 3
Harold Schott, II, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM) – Michigan State University; Edward Holton, DVM – All Animals Veterinary Hospitals
Equine

Favorite

Harold Schott, II, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM) – Michigan State University ### 596657###Primary Presenter @@@ Edward Holton, DVM – All Animals Veterinary Hospitals ### 196455###Moderator
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

FA07 - Maximizing Immunity in Cattle

Location: MBCC, Palm A, Level 3
Brian Vander Ley, DVM, DACVPM, PhD – Great Plains Veterinary Educational Center; Shannon Weber, DVM – Silver Lake Animal Health Center, LLC
Food Animal

Favorite

Brian Vander Ley, DVM, DACVPM, PhD – Great Plains Veterinary Educational Center ### 596675###Primary Presenter @@@ Shannon Weber, DVM – Silver Lake Animal Health Center, LLC ### 635861###Moderator
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

PM22 - What You Should Know About Compensation and Payroll

Location: MBCC, Breakers H, Level 2
Camala C. Bailey, CPA, CVA – Camala C. Bailey, CPA, PC; Heather Ann Scott, RVT, LVT, VTS (E&CC) – Sierra Vet Specialists, A Blue Pearl Veterinary Hospital
Practice Management

Favorite

Camala C. Bailey, CPA, CVA – Camala C. Bailey, CPA, PC ### 596574###Primary Presenter @@@ Heather Ann Scott, RVT, LVT, VTS (E&CC) – Sierra Vet Specialists, A Blue Pearl Veterinary Hospital ### 486592###Moderator
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

PM26 - Negotiating Your Employment Contract from a Corporate Consolidator I

Location: MBCC, Breakers K, Level 2
Charlotte Lacroix, DVM, Esq. – Veterinary Business Advisors; Isha Buis, RVT – Northwest SPCA
Practice Management

Favorite

Charlotte Lacroix, DVM, Esq. – Veterinary Business Advisors ### 172666###Primary Presenter @@@ Isha Buis, RVT – Northwest SPCA ### 196426###Moderator
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

SA33 - Incorporating Echocardiography into Your Practice

Location: MBCC, Oceanside C, Level 2
Lance C. Visser, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology) – University of California, Davis; Kathy A. Sarnelli, DVM
Small Animal

Favorite

Lance C. Visser, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology) – University of California, Davis ### 596676###Primary Presenter @@@ Kathy A. Sarnelli, DVM ### 432364###Moderator
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

SA45 - The Body's Trashcan: A Look at the Liver Through the Clin. Path. Lens

Location: MBCC, Lagoon G, Level 2
Craig A. Thompson, DVM, DACVP – PURDUE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE; Linda Schoenberg, VMD, PhD, DABVP (Feline) – DRCATS LLC
Small Animal

Favorite

Craig A. Thompson, DVM, DACVP – PURDUE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE ### 324079###Primary Presenter @@@ Linda Schoenberg, VMD, PhD, DABVP (Feline) – DRCATS LLC ### 196497###Moderator
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

SA57 - Clinic Scene Investigation: Infection Control in Your Clinic

Location: MBCC, Lagoon H, Level 2
Patricia Dowling, DVM, MSc, DACVIM (LAIM), DACVCP – Western College of Veterinary Medicine; Rob Keene, DVM – Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA
Small Animal

Favorite

Patricia Dowling, DVM, MSc, DACVIM (LAIM), DACVCP – Western College of Veterinary Medicine ### 600713###Primary Presenter @@@ Rob Keene, DVM – Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA ### 196458###Moderator
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

SA75 - What an ONF! (Flaps to Close that Darn Hole)

Location: MBCC, South Seas E, Level 3
Christopher J. Snyder, DVM, DAVDC; Kim Neal, DVM – Relief Veterinarian
Small Animal

Favorite

Christopher J. Snyder, DVM, DAVDC ### 417728###Primary Presenter @@@ Kim Neal, DVM – Relief Veterinarian ### 293745###Moderator
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

VT07 - What's All the FAS About? Fear Free℠

Location: MBCC, Banyan, Level 3
Monique Feyrecilde, BA, LVT, VTS (Behavior) – Mercer Island Veterinary Clinic; Heather Schroeder, MBA, CVT – Penn Foster College
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

Monique Feyrecilde, BA, LVT, VTS (Behavior) – Mercer Island Veterinary Clinic ### 172633###Primary Presenter @@@ Heather Schroeder, MBA, CVT – Penn Foster College ### 629168###Moderator
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

VT35 - Keeping You & Your Patient Safe: Zoonotic Diseases

Location: MBCC, Jasmine A, Level 3
Ashley F. DiPrete, RVT, VTS (SAIM); Mikki Cook, LVT – Sierra Veterinary Specialists
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

Ashley F. DiPrete, RVT, VTS (SAIM) ### 420471###Primary Presenter @@@ Mikki Cook, LVT – Sierra Veterinary Specialists ### 196433###Moderator
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

FA39P - Feedlot Case Identification at Necropsy

Location: MBCC, Palm B, Level 3
Tom A. Portillo, DVM – Friona Industries; Robert Smith, DVM, MS, DABVP (FOOD ANIMAL PRACTICE) – Veterinary Research and Consulting Services; B. Joe Dedrickson, DVM, PhD – Huvepharma Inc.
Food Animal

Favorite

Tom A. Portillo, DVM – Friona Industries ### 596646###Co-Presenter @@@ Robert Smith, DVM, MS, DABVP (FOOD ANIMAL PRACTICE) – Veterinary Research and Consulting Services ### 172738###Co-Presenter @@@ B. Joe Dedrickson, DVM, PhD – Huvepharma Inc. ### 196440###Moderator
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

SA100 - Monoclonal Antibody Therapy in Veterinary Dermatology

Location: MBCC, Reef, Level 2
Melissa Hall, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic; Doug Yanik, DVM – Royal Canin USA
Small Animal

Favorite

Melissa Hall, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic ### 177944###Primary Presenter @@@ Doug Yanik, DVM – Royal Canin USA ### 316216###Moderator
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

SA212 - Cases Part 1: Emergency Imaging - Musculoskeletal & Thoracic

Location: MBCC, South Seas B, Level 3
Maria Evola, DVM, DACVR, MPH; Michele E. Rash, RVT, MA
Small Animal

Favorite

Maria Evola, DVM, DACVR, MPH ### 422425###Primary Presenter @@@ Michele E. Rash, RVT, MA ### 172712###Moderator
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

SA244 - Of Cats & Bladders: Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease

Location: MBCC, Mandalay Bay J, Level 2
Joe Bartges, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVN, PhD – University of Georgia; Debra Nickelson, DVM, MBA – Trillium C
Small Animal

Favorite

Joe Bartges, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVN, PhD – University of Georgia ### 172596###Primary Presenter @@@ Debra Nickelson, DVM, MBA – Trillium C ### 482408###Moderator
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

SA280 - So Much to Read, So Little Time: What's New in Veterinary Ophthalmology

Location: MBCC, Mandalay Bay D, Level 2
Terah Webb, DVM, DACVO; Amy Mason, DVM – Guffey Vet Clinic
Small Animal

Favorite

Terah Webb, DVM, DACVO ### 596677###Primary Presenter @@@ Amy Mason, DVM – Guffey Vet Clinic ### 199885###Moderator
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

SA314 - Inhalation Therapy: Sounds Cool, but Is It for My Patients?

Location: MBCC, South Seas D, Level 3
Chrissie R. Rutter, DVM, DACVECC – Texas A&M University; KIMBERLY Franco, DVM – Desert Inn Animal Hospital
Small Animal

Favorite

Chrissie R. Rutter, DVM, DACVECC – Texas A&M University ### 596652###Primary Presenter @@@ KIMBERLY Franco, DVM – Desert Inn Animal Hospital ### 206532###Moderator
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

SA344 - The Laryngeal Exam: A Tour of the Anatomy & Examples of Common Conditions

Location: MBCC, South Seas J, Level 3
Chris Gauthier, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA – Charleston Veterinary Referral Center; Terry J. Beebe, DVM – Family Pet Hospital, LLC
Small Animal

Favorite

Chris Gauthier, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA – Charleston Veterinary Referral Center ### 598740###Primary Presenter @@@ Terry J. Beebe, DVM – Family Pet Hospital, LLC ### 196420###Moderator
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

SA360 - Patella Luxation: It’s Not the Patella’s Fault!

Location: MBCC, Lagoon J, Level 2
Kenneth A. Bruecker, DVM, MS, DACVS, DACVSMR – Veterinary Medical and Surgical Group, Inc.; Scott Amsel, DVM – West Valley Pet Clinic
Small Animal

Favorite

Kenneth A. Bruecker, DVM, MS, DACVS, DACVSMR – Veterinary Medical and Surgical Group, Inc. ### 177149###Primary Presenter @@@ Scott Amsel, DVM – West Valley Pet Clinic ### 651742###Moderator
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

SA366 - Legal Drug Use in Food Animals for Small Animal Veterinarians

Location: MBCC, Mandalay Bay L, Level 2
Geoffrey Smith, DVM, MS, DACVIM (LAIM), PhD – North Carolina State University; Emma Gebhardt, DVM
Small Animal

Favorite

Geoffrey Smith, DVM, MS, DACVIM (LAIM), PhD – North Carolina State University ### 125609###Primary Presenter @@@ Emma Gebhardt, DVM ### 431160###Moderator
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

NAVTA Case Reports 3 Sheriff Bruno Receives Bilateral Comfort & Battling Hypotension During Septic Peritonitis
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

SP07C - NAVTA Case Reports 3 Sheriff Bruno Receives Bilateral Comfort & Battling Hypotension During Septic Peritonitis

Location: MBCC, Surf D, Level 2
Jessica Bowditch, RVT, CCRP – Purdue University; Cristina Mendoza, BS, RVT; Ed Carlson, CVT, VTS (Nutrition) – IVG Hospitals, Inc
Veterinary Technician

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Jessica Bowditch, RVT, CCRP – Purdue University ### 657241###Co-Presenter @@@ Cristina Mendoza, BS, RVT ### 657243###Co-Presenter @@@ Ed Carlson, CVT, VTS (Nutrition) – IVG Hospitals, Inc ### 172610###Moderator
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

Vet Nurse Initiative
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

SP06C - Vet Nurse Initiative

Location: MBCC, Jasmine E, Level 3
Kenichiro Yagi, RVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM), MS – Adobe Animal Hospital
Veterinary Technician

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Kenichiro Yagi, RVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM), MS – Adobe Animal Hospital ### 172766###Primary Presenter
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

Lecture
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

EQ13 - Red Urine: Some Problems You May Have Never Seen!

Location: MBCC, Palm C, Level 3
Harold Schott, II, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM) – Michigan State University; Edward Holton, DVM – All Animals Veterinary Hospitals
Equine

Favorite

Harold Schott, II, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM) – Michigan State University ### 596657###Primary Presenter @@@ Edward Holton, DVM – All Animals Veterinary Hospitals ### 196455###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

FA08 - Practical Tools to Measure & Manage Cattle Health

Location: MBCC, Palm A, Level 3
Brian Vander Ley, DVM, DACVPM, PhD – Great Plains Veterinary Educational Center; Shannon Weber, DVM – Silver Lake Animal Health Center, LLC
Food Animal

Favorite

Brian Vander Ley, DVM, DACVPM, PhD – Great Plains Veterinary Educational Center ### 596675###Primary Presenter @@@ Shannon Weber, DVM – Silver Lake Animal Health Center, LLC ### 635861###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

FA41 - Feedlot Digestion Issues

Location: MBCC, Palm B, Level 3
Tom A. Portillo, DVM – Friona Industries; B. Joe Dedrickson, DVM, PhD – Huvepharma Inc.
Food Animal

Favorite

Tom A. Portillo, DVM – Friona Industries ### 596646###Primary Presenter @@@ B. Joe Dedrickson, DVM, PhD – Huvepharma Inc. ### 196440###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

PM23 - Behaviors & Communications: Why Employees Are Like a Box of Chocolates

Location: MBCC, Breakers H, Level 2
Camala C. Bailey, CPA, CVA – Camala C. Bailey, CPA, PC; Heather Ann Scott, RVT, LVT, VTS (E&CC) – Sierra Vet Specialists, A Blue Pearl Veterinary Hospital
Practice Management

Favorite

Camala C. Bailey, CPA, CVA – Camala C. Bailey, CPA, PC ### 596574###Primary Presenter @@@ Heather Ann Scott, RVT, LVT, VTS (E&CC) – Sierra Vet Specialists, A Blue Pearl Veterinary Hospital ### 486592###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

PM27 - Negotiating Your Employment Contract from a Corporate Consolidator II

Location: MBCC, Breakers K, Level 2
Charlotte Lacroix, DVM, Esq. – Veterinary Business Advisors; Isha Buis, RVT – Northwest SPCA
Practice Management

Favorite

Charlotte Lacroix, DVM, Esq. – Veterinary Business Advisors ### 172666###Primary Presenter @@@ Isha Buis, RVT – Northwest SPCA ### 196426###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

SA34 - Interactive Echocardiography: What’s Your Echo Diagnosis?

Location: MBCC, Oceanside C, Level 2
Lance C. Visser, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology) – University of California, Davis; Kathy A. Sarnelli, DVM
Small Animal

Favorite

Lance C. Visser, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology) – University of California, Davis ### 596676###Primary Presenter @@@ Kathy A. Sarnelli, DVM ### 432364###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

SA46 - Casting the Net: Why Routine Laboratory Screening Is So Important & What You're Missing

Location: MBCC, Lagoon G, Level 2
Craig A. Thompson, DVM, DACVP – PURDUE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE; Linda Schoenberg, VMD, PhD, DABVP (Feline) – DRCATS LLC
Small Animal

Favorite

Craig A. Thompson, DVM, DACVP – PURDUE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE ### 324079###Primary Presenter @@@ Linda Schoenberg, VMD, PhD, DABVP (Feline) – DRCATS LLC ### 196497###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

SA58 - Optimizing Antimicrobial Therapy of Respiratory Tract Infections

Location: MBCC, Lagoon H, Level 2
Patricia Dowling, DVM, MSc, DACVIM (LAIM), DACVCP – Western College of Veterinary Medicine; Rob Keene, DVM – Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA
Small Animal

Favorite

Patricia Dowling, DVM, MSc, DACVIM (LAIM), DACVCP – Western College of Veterinary Medicine ### 600713###Primary Presenter @@@ Rob Keene, DVM – Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA ### 196458###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

SA76 - The Pain-Free Payoff (The Dental Patient Edition)

Location: MBCC, South Seas E, Level 3
Christopher J. Snyder, DVM, DAVDC; Kim Neal, DVM – Relief Veterinarian
Small Animal

Favorite

Christopher J. Snyder, DVM, DAVDC ### 417728###Primary Presenter @@@ Kim Neal, DVM – Relief Veterinarian ### 293745###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

VT08 - Make Fear Free℠ a Win-Win: Happy Visits & Victory Visits

Location: MBCC, Banyan, Level 3
Monique Feyrecilde, BA, LVT, VTS (Behavior) – Mercer Island Veterinary Clinic; Heather Schroeder, MBA, CVT – Penn Foster College
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

Monique Feyrecilde, BA, LVT, VTS (Behavior) – Mercer Island Veterinary Clinic ### 172633###Primary Presenter @@@ Heather Schroeder, MBA, CVT – Penn Foster College ### 629168###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

VT36 - Myasthenia Gravis

Location: MBCC, Jasmine A, Level 3
Ashley F. DiPrete, RVT, VTS (SAIM); Mikki Cook, LVT – Sierra Veterinary Specialists
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

Ashley F. DiPrete, RVT, VTS (SAIM) ### 420471###Primary Presenter @@@ Mikki Cook, LVT – Sierra Veterinary Specialists ### 196433###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

SA213 - Cases Part 2: Imaging of the Abdomen

Location: MBCC, South Seas B, Level 3
Maria Evola, DVM, DACVR, MPH; Michele E. Rash, RVT, MA
Small Animal

Favorite

Maria Evola, DVM, DACVR, MPH ### 422425###Primary Presenter @@@ Michele E. Rash, RVT, MA ### 172712###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

SA225 - Neuro-acupuncture Approach to Urological Disorders

Location: MBCC, South Seas F, Level 3
Michelle C. Schraeder, DVM, FAAVA, MEd; Christina Barbier, DVM – Christina Barbier , PC
Small Animal

Favorite

Michelle C. Schraeder, DVM, FAAVA, MEd ### 596658###Primary Presenter @@@ Christina Barbier, DVM – Christina Barbier , PC ### 196417###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

SA245 - Surgery & The Urethra

Location: MBCC, Mandalay Bay J, Level 2
Mandy L. Wallace, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA – University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine; Debra Nickelson, DVM, MBA – Trillium C
Small Animal

Favorite

Mandy L. Wallace, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA – University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine ### 601032###Primary Presenter @@@ Debra Nickelson, DVM, MBA – Trillium C ### 482408###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

SA281 - Acute Blindness: A Case-based Approach

Location: MBCC, Mandalay Bay D, Level 2
Terah Webb, DVM, DACVO; Amy Mason, DVM – Guffey Vet Clinic
Small Animal

Favorite

Terah Webb, DVM, DACVO ### 596677###Primary Presenter @@@ Amy Mason, DVM – Guffey Vet Clinic ### 199885###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

SA315 - Respiratory Procedures Every Non-surgeon Should Know!

Location: MBCC, South Seas D, Level 3
Elizabeth Rozanski, DVM, DACVECC, DACVIM (SAIM) – Tufts University; KIMBERLY Franco, DVM – Desert Inn Animal Hospital
Small Animal

Favorite

Elizabeth Rozanski, DVM, DACVECC, DACVIM (SAIM) – Tufts University ### 172721###Primary Presenter @@@ KIMBERLY Franco, DVM – Desert Inn Animal Hospital ### 206532###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

SA345 - Feeding Tubes: Esophagostomy & Beyond

Location: MBCC, South Seas J, Level 3
Chris Gauthier, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA – Charleston Veterinary Referral Center; Terry J. Beebe, DVM – Family Pet Hospital, LLC
Small Animal

Favorite

Chris Gauthier, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA – Charleston Veterinary Referral Center ### 598740###Primary Presenter @@@ Terry J. Beebe, DVM – Family Pet Hospital, LLC ### 196420###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

SA361 - Tips & Tricks to Successful Patella Luxation Management

Location: MBCC, Lagoon J, Level 2
Brian S. Beale, DVM, DACVS – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists; Scott Amsel, DVM – West Valley Pet Clinic
Small Animal

Favorite

Brian S. Beale, DVM, DACVS – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists ### 177116###Primary Presenter @@@ Scott Amsel, DVM – West Valley Pet Clinic ### 651742###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

Veterinary Technician Utilization Report Card
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

SP06D - Veterinary Technician Utilization Report Card

Location: MBCC, Jasmine E, Level 3
Kenichiro Yagi, RVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM), MS – Adobe Animal Hospital
Veterinary Technician

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Kenichiro Yagi, RVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM), MS – Adobe Animal Hospital ### 172766###Primary Presenter
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

NAVTA Case Report 4: Case Report Presentation Awards
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

SP07D - NAVTA Case Report 4: Case Report Presentation Awards

Location: MBCC, Surf D, Level 2
Ed Carlson, CVT, VTS (Nutrition) – IVG Hospitals, Inc; Ed Carlson, CVT, VTS (Nutrition) – IVG Hospitals, Inc
Veterinary Technician

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Ed Carlson, CVT, VTS (Nutrition) – IVG Hospitals, Inc ### 172610###Primary Presenter @@@ Ed Carlson, CVT, VTS (Nutrition) – IVG Hospitals, Inc ### 172610###Moderator