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Saturday, February 16, 2019
7:15 AM - 6:30 PM

Event
7:15 AM - 6:30 PM

E06 - Grand Canyon West Rim Tour

Location: Grand Canyon
Entertainment

Favorite
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

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

HO24 - Soft Tissue Surgery II: Ears, Esophagus, Chest Tube & Perineum

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

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Chris Gauthier, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA – Charleston Veterinary Referral Center ### 598740###Instructor @@@ Howard B. Seim, III, DVM, DACVS – VideoVet ### 424979###Instructor
Sunday, February 17, 2019
7:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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

HO04 - RECOVER CPR Basic & Advanced Life Support Rescuer Certification

Location: Room DE, Oquendo Center
Daniel J. Fletcher, DVM, DACVECC, PhD – CORNELL UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE, BAKER INSTITUTE AND FELINE HEALTH CENTER; Courtney Waxman, CVT, RVT, VTS (Emergency & Critical Care); Kenichiro Yagi, RVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM), MS – Adobe Animal Hospital
Small Animal

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Daniel J. Fletcher, DVM, DACVECC, PhD – CORNELL UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE, BAKER INSTITUTE AND FELINE HEALTH CENTER ### 419979###Instructor @@@ Courtney Waxman, CVT, RVT, VTS (Emergency & Critical Care) ### 420467###Instructor @@@ Kenichiro Yagi, RVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM), MS – Adobe Animal Hospital ### 172766###Instructor
7:30 AM - 11:30 AM

HO15 - New & Innovative Tools & Techniques in Feline Medicine

Location: Room B, Oquendo Center
Susan Little, DVM, DABVP (Feline) – Bytown Cat Hospital; Craig B. Webb, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD – Colorado State University
Small Animal

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Susan Little, DVM, DABVP (Feline) – Bytown Cat Hospital ### 177112###Instructor @@@ Craig B. Webb, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD – Colorado State University ### 172759###Instructor
7:30 AM - 11:30 AM

HO17 - Ultrasounding the Large Organs in Dogs & Cats: Routine Techniques in Abdominal Ultrasound

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

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Clifford (Kip) Berry, III, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida Small Animal Hospital ### 185324###Instructor @@@ Robert Cole, DVM, DACVR – Auburn University ### 596589###Instructor @@@ Maria Evola, DVM, DACVR – North Carolina State University ### 422425###Instructor @@@ Jay Griffin, DVM, DACVR – Texas A&M University ### 596690###Instructor @@@ Lukas Kawalilak, DVM, DACVR ### 620929###Instructor @@@ Chelsea Kunst, DVM, DACVR – California Veterinary Specialists ### 596688###Instructor @@@ Nathan Nelson, DVM, MS, DACVR – North Carolina State University ### 422423###Instructor @@@ Rachel Policelli Smith, DVM, DACVR – Oakland Veterinary Referral Services ### 596691###Instructor @@@ Erin G. Porter, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida ### 185337###Instructor @@@ David Szabo, DVM, DACVR ### 488099###Instructor
7:30 AM - 11:30 AM

HO28 - Updating Your Ocular Surgical Techniques for the Primary Care Practitioner

Location: Room C, Oquendo Center
Reuben Merideth, DVM, DACVO – Eye Care for Animals; Rustin Sturgeon, DVM, DACVO – Eye Care for Animals; Neal Wasserman, DVM, DACVO – Eye Care for Animals
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

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Reuben Merideth, DVM, DACVO – Eye Care for Animals ### 177114###Instructor @@@ Rustin Sturgeon, DVM, DACVO – Eye Care for Animals ### 188677###Instructor @@@ Neal Wasserman, DVM, DACVO – Eye Care for Animals ### 188678###Instructor
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Hands-on Lab
Instructor: Jean-Marie Denoix, DVM, PhD – Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire d'Alfort
Instructor: Kent Allen, DVM – Virginia Equine Imaging
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

HO02 - Equine Lameness Lab

Location: Barn, Oquendo Center
Jean-Marie D.R Denoix, DVM, PhD – Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire d'Alfort; Kent Allen, DVM; Mike Hoge, DVM, ISELP – Murrieta Equine; Jessica L. Morgan, DVM, Cert. ISELP – Morgan Equine Veterinary & Farrier Hospital; Russ Peterson, DVM; Kurt Selberg, DVM, MS, DACVR – University of Georgia
Equine

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Jean-Marie D.R Denoix, DVM, PhD – Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire d'Alfort ### 596593###Instructor @@@ Kent Allen, DVM ### 596573###Instructor @@@ Mike Hoge, DVM, ISELP – Murrieta Equine ### 652755###Instructor @@@ Jessica L. Morgan, DVM, Cert. ISELP – Morgan Equine Veterinary & Farrier Hospital ### 652754###Instructor @@@ Russ Peterson, DVM ### 652756###Instructor @@@ Kurt Selberg, DVM, MS, DACVR – University of Georgia ### 172729###Instructor
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

HO26 - Extracapsular CrCL Repair & Meniscal Treatment

Location: Surgery Suite, Oquendo Center
Brian S. Beale, DVM, DACVS – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists; Kenneth A. Bruecker, DVM, MS, DACVS, DACVSMR – Continuing Orthopedic Veterinary Education (COVE); David Dycus, DVM, MS, CCRP, DACVS-SA – VOSM; Steven W. Petersen, DVM, DACVS, DACVSMR – VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists
Small Animal

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Brian S. Beale, DVM, DACVS – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists ### 177116###Instructor @@@ Kenneth A. Bruecker, DVM, MS, DACVS, DACVSMR – Continuing Orthopedic Veterinary Education (COVE) ### 177149###Instructor @@@ David Dycus, DVM, MS, CCRP, DACVS-SA – VOSM ### 596597###Instructor @@@ Steven W. Petersen, DVM, DACVS, DACVSMR – VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists ### 426697###Instructor
8:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Event
8:00 AM - 1:30 PM

E13 - Red Rock Hiking (Sunday)

Location: Red Rock Canyon
Entertainment

Favorite
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Event
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

E02 - Bike the Rails Tours

Location: Bike the Rails Tours
Entertainment

Favorite
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Lecture
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

SP02 - Women's Veterinary Summit

Location: Four Seasons Hotel
Douglas Aspros, DVM – Women’s Veterinary Leadership Development Initiative; Jen Brandt, PhD – AVMA; Marie Holowaychuk, DVM, DACVECC, CYT
Practice Management

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Douglas Aspros, DVM – Women’s Veterinary Leadership Development Initiative ### 181742###Co-Presenter @@@ Jen Brandt, PhD – AVMA ### 467037###Co-Presenter @@@ Marie Holowaychuk, DVM, DACVECC, CYT ### 598730###Co-Presenter
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

Lecture
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

EQ06 - What Is New in the Diagnosis & Treatment of Equine Nodular Diseases

Location: Palm C, Level 3
Anthony Yu, DVM, DACVD, MS – Yu Veterinary PC; Rochen Heers, DVM – Red Rock Equine Dentistry
Equine

Favorite

Anthony Yu, DVM, DACVD, MS – Yu Veterinary PC ### 172767###Primary Presenter @@@ Rochen Heers, DVM – Red Rock Equine Dentistry ### 196453###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

EQ22 - Equine Herpes Virus Myeloencephalitis

Location: Palm B, Level 3
Michelle Coleman, DVM, DACVIM (LAIM), PhD – Texas A&M University; Thomas Hartgrove, DVM
Equine

Favorite

Michelle Coleman, DVM, DACVIM (LAIM), PhD – Texas A&M University ### 596590###Primary Presenter @@@ Thomas Hartgrove, DVM ### 196406###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

EX17 - Mini Pig Basics I: Behavior, Handling, Husbandry, Restraint

Location: Palm D, Level 3
Kristie Mozzachio, DVM, CVA, DACVP – Mozzachio Mobile Veterinary Services; Herbert Little, DVM, MPH – Ca Dept of Food and Agriculture (ret)
Avian & Exotics

Favorite

Kristie Mozzachio, DVM, CVA, DACVP – Mozzachio Mobile Veterinary Services ### 596639###Primary Presenter @@@ Herbert Little, DVM, MPH – Ca Dept of Food and Agriculture (ret) ### 196407###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

FA13 - Herd Health Programs: Much More Than Vaccinations I

Location: Palm A, Level 3
Christine B. Navarre, DVM, MS, DACVIM (LAIM); Thomas Furman, DVM, MS – The Animal Center
Food Animal

Favorite

Christine B. Navarre, DVM, MS, DACVIM (LAIM) ### 125598###Primary Presenter @@@ Thomas Furman, DVM, MS – The Animal Center ### 196446###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

PM44 - Taking the Pulse of Your Practice

Location: Breakers H, Level 2
Peter A. Weinstein, DVM, MBA – PAW Consulting; Kimberly Mejias, AS, RVT – Carrington College
Practice Management

Favorite

Peter A. Weinstein, DVM, MBA – PAW Consulting ### 172760###Primary Presenter @@@ Kimberly Mejias, AS, RVT – Carrington College ### 446087###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

SA47 - Sparing the Opiods: Non-opioid Pharmacologic Targets for Control of Pain in Animals

Location: South Seas E, Level 3
Dawn M. Boothe, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), DAVCP (Clinical Pharmacology) – Auburn University; Terry L. Skogerboe, DVM
Small Animal

Favorite

Dawn M. Boothe, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), DAVCP (Clinical Pharmacology) – Auburn University ### 187498###Primary Presenter @@@ Terry L. Skogerboe, DVM ### 196502###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

SA59 - Senior Dental Procedures: Age Does Not Preclude Treatment

Location: South Seas F, Level 3
Kevin S. Stepaniuk, DVM, DAVDC – Pacific Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery Services, PLLC; Marcia Harmelink, DVM – HILL'S PET NUTRITION
Small Animal

Favorite

Kevin S. Stepaniuk, DVM, DAVDC – Pacific Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery Services, PLLC ### 596663###Primary Presenter @@@ Marcia Harmelink, DVM – HILL'S PET NUTRITION ### 196450###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

VT37 - Ergonomics in the Equine Clinic

Location: Jasmine A, Level 3
Sue Loly, LVT, VTS (EVN); Melissa Clark-Pehrson – Spencer Springs Animal Hospital
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

Sue Loly, LVT, VTS (EVN) ### 172677###Primary Presenter @@@ Melissa Clark-Pehrson – Spencer Springs Animal Hospital ### 196432###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

VT41 - Nutrition Myths

Location: Banyan, Level 3
Ann Wortinger, LVT, BS, VTS (E&CC), VTS (Nutrition), VTS (SAIM); Karen Thang, AS
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

Ann Wortinger, LVT, BS, VTS (E&CC), VTS (Nutrition), VTS (SAIM) ### 420472###Primary Presenter @@@ Karen Thang, AS ### 196419###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

PM45P - Make an Extra Million

Location: Breakers K, Level 2
Jim Stephenson, DVM, CBA; Joe Stephenson – Simmons & Associates; Simon Chavez, CVT, MS, MVM – SCV Veterinary MGM LLC
Practice Management

Favorite

Jim Stephenson, DVM, CBA ### 596665###Co-Presenter @@@ Joe Stephenson – Simmons & Associates ### 596667###Co-Presenter @@@ Simon Chavez, CVT, MS, MVM – SCV Veterinary MGM LLC ### 196431###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

SA106 - The When, Why & How of Antimicrobial Drug Classes

Location: Mandalay Bay D, Level 2
Steve Epstein, DVM, DACVECC – UC Davis; Gretchen Norton, DVM – Summit Veterinary Service
Small Animal

Favorite

Steve Epstein, DVM, DACVECC – UC Davis ### 596600###Primary Presenter @@@ Gretchen Norton, DVM – Summit Veterinary Service ### 196481###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

SA146 - Chronic Kidney Disease: Pathophysiology & Diagnosis

Location: Mandalay Bay L, Level 2
Serge Chalhoub, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), BSc – University of Calgary; Edward W. Kanara, DVM – Kanara Consulting Group, LLC
Small Animal

Favorite

Serge Chalhoub, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), BSc – University of Calgary ### 596588###Primary Presenter @@@ Edward W. Kanara, DVM – Kanara Consulting Group, LLC ### 206473###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

SA176 - Hematology for the Clinician: Milking the History & Physical Exam

Location: Lagoon G, Level 2
C. Guillermo Couto, DVM, DACVIM (ONCOLOGY & SAIM) – Couto Veterinary Consultants; Doug Yanik, DVM – Royal Canin USA
Small Animal

Favorite

C. Guillermo Couto, DVM, DACVIM (ONCOLOGY & SAIM) – Couto Veterinary Consultants ### 177143###Primary Presenter @@@ Doug Yanik, DVM – Royal Canin USA ### 316216###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

SA246 - Hands Off Neurology: Getting the Most from Your Neuro Exam

Location: Mandalay Bay J, Level 2
Sarah Moore, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) – The Ohio State University; Jennifer A. Stewart, DVM – Ranch House Veterinary & Rehabilitation Services
Small Animal

Favorite

Sarah Moore, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) – The Ohio State University ### 172693###Primary Presenter @@@ Jennifer A. Stewart, DVM – Ranch House Veterinary & Rehabilitation Services ### 196507###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

SA258 - Pet Food Facts, Fallacies & Opinions

Location: Lagoon H, Level 2
Donna M. Raditic, CVA, DACVN, DVM – University of Tennessee; Michele E. Rash, RVT, MA – California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Small Animal

Favorite

Donna M. Raditic, CVA, DACVN, DVM – University of Tennessee ### 172710###Primary Presenter @@@ Michele E. Rash, RVT, MA – California State Polytechnic University, Pomona ### 172712###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

SA264 - Cancer Cliff Notes for Dogs: 5 Cancers, What You Need to Know

Location: South Seas H, Level 3
Sue Ettinger, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) – Dr. Sue Cancer Vet PLLC and Veterinary Cancer Center; Walter Wethered, DVM – Ewing Animal Hospital
Small Animal

Favorite

Sue Ettinger, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) – Dr. Sue Cancer Vet PLLC and Veterinary Cancer Center ### 172631###Primary Presenter @@@ Walter Wethered, DVM – Ewing Animal Hospital ### 207388###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

SA270 - Back to Basics: A Review of the Ophthalmic Examination

Location: South Seas D, Level 3
Elizabeth A. Giuliano, DVM, DACVO, MS – University of Missouri - Veterinary Health Center; Wallace W. Wolf, Jr., DVM – The Dalles Veterinary Hospital
Small Animal

Favorite

Elizabeth A. Giuliano, DVM, DACVO, MS – University of Missouri - Veterinary Health Center ### 596604###Primary Presenter @@@ Wallace W. Wolf, Jr., DVM – The Dalles Veterinary Hospital ### 196520###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

SA282 - Diagnosing Otitis: Tips on Using Clinical Tests to Get Answers

Location: Reef, Level 2
Ashley S. Bourgeois, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic Portland; Mary Ann Vande Linde, DVM – Vande Linde & Associates, LLC
Small Animal

Favorite

Ashley S. Bourgeois, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic Portland ### 596581###Primary Presenter @@@ Mary Ann Vande Linde, DVM – Vande Linde & Associates, LLC ### 172754###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

SA296 - The Future of Veterinary Medicine: Pet-specific Care

Location: Lagoon J, Level 2
Lowell Ackerman, DVM, DACVD, MBA, CVA, MPA; Tessa Kronbetter, DVM – Sunset Eastern Animal Hospital
Small Animal

Favorite

Lowell Ackerman, DVM, DACVD, MBA, CVA, MPA ### 284706###Primary Presenter @@@ Tessa Kronbetter, DVM – Sunset Eastern Animal Hospital ### 318942###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

SA320 - Anesthesia for the Geriatric Pet in the Shelter or Community Medicine Setting

Location: South Seas B, Level 3
Emily McCobb, DVM, MS, DACVAA; Michael D. Piontkowski, DVM – Bighorn Veterinary Consulting
Small Animal

Favorite

Emily McCobb, DVM, MS, DACVAA ### 172689###Primary Presenter @@@ Michael D. Piontkowski, DVM – Bighorn Veterinary Consulting ### 196485###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

Urinary Heath, What's New & What You Need to Know Session 1
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

S36A - Drippy Old Dogs: Approach to Urinary Incontinence in the Senior Dog

Location: Oceanside D, Level 2
Julie Byron, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM); Nicole Westfall, MBA – PRN Pharmacal
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Julie Byron, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) ### 265539###Primary Presenter @@@ Nicole Westfall, MBA – PRN Pharmacal ### 206529###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

Lecture
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

EQ07 - What Is New in the Diagnosis & Treatment of Equine Allergic Diseases

Location: Palm C, Level 3
Anthony Yu, DVM, DACVD, MS – Yu Veterinary PC; Rochen Heers, DVM – Red Rock Equine Dentistry
Equine

Favorite

Anthony Yu, DVM, DACVD, MS – Yu Veterinary PC ### 172767###Primary Presenter @@@ Rochen Heers, DVM – Red Rock Equine Dentistry ### 196453###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

EQ23 - Feeding the Special Needs Horse

Location: Palm B, Level 3
Michelle Coleman, DVM, DACVIM (LAIM), PhD – Texas A&M University; Thomas Hartgrove, DVM
Equine

Favorite

Michelle Coleman, DVM, DACVIM (LAIM), PhD – Texas A&M University ### 596590###Primary Presenter @@@ Thomas Hartgrove, DVM ### 196406###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

EX18 - Mini Pig Basics II: Routines Care - Hoof/Tusk Trim, Spay/Neuter, Vaccination, Venipuncture

Location: Palm D, Level 3
Kristie Mozzachio, DVM, CVA, DACVP – Mozzachio Mobile Veterinary Services; Herbert Little, DVM, MPH – Ca Dept of Food and Agriculture (ret)
Avian & Exotics

Favorite

Kristie Mozzachio, DVM, CVA, DACVP – Mozzachio Mobile Veterinary Services ### 596639###Primary Presenter @@@ Herbert Little, DVM, MPH – Ca Dept of Food and Agriculture (ret) ### 196407###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

FA14 - Herd Health Programs: Much More Than Vaccinations II

Location: Palm A, Level 3
Christine B. Navarre, DVM, MS, DACVIM (LAIM); Thomas Furman, DVM, MS – The Animal Center
Food Animal

Favorite

Christine B. Navarre, DVM, MS, DACVIM (LAIM) ### 125598###Primary Presenter @@@ Thomas Furman, DVM, MS – The Animal Center ### 196446###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

PM14 - Creating Careers for Associates, Not Just Jobs

Location: Breakers H, Level 2
Peter A. Weinstein, DVM, MBA – PAW Consulting; Kimberly Mejias, AS, RVT – Carrington College
Practice Management

Favorite

Peter A. Weinstein, DVM, MBA – PAW Consulting ### 172760###Primary Presenter @@@ Kimberly Mejias, AS, RVT – Carrington College ### 446087###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

SA60 - Pain Opening the Mouth: Which Treatment Do You Choose?

Location: South Seas F, Level 3
Kevin S. Stepaniuk, DVM, DAVDC – Pacific Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery Services, PLLC; Marcia Harmelink, DVM – HILL'S PET NUTRITION
Small Animal

Favorite

Kevin S. Stepaniuk, DVM, DAVDC – Pacific Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery Services, PLLC ### 596663###Primary Presenter @@@ Marcia Harmelink, DVM – HILL'S PET NUTRITION ### 196450###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

VT38 - Large Animal Sling Safety

Location: Jasmine A, Level 3
Sue Loly, LVT, VTS (EVN); Melissa Clark-Pehrson – Spencer Springs Animal Hospital
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

Sue Loly, LVT, VTS (EVN) ### 172677###Primary Presenter @@@ Melissa Clark-Pehrson – Spencer Springs Animal Hospital ### 196432###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

VT42 - Feeding Puzzles

Location: Banyan, Level 3
Ann Wortinger, LVT, BS, VTS (E&CC), VTS (Nutrition), VTS (SAIM); Karen Thang, AS
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

Ann Wortinger, LVT, BS, VTS (E&CC), VTS (Nutrition), VTS (SAIM) ### 420472###Primary Presenter @@@ Karen Thang, AS ### 196419###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

PM46P - Private Practice in the Shadow of Corporate Consolidation

Location: Breakers K, Level 2
Jim Stephenson, DVM, CBA; Joe Stephenson – Simmons & Associates; Simon Chavez, CVT, MS, MVM – SCV Veterinary MGM LLC
Practice Management

Favorite

Jim Stephenson, DVM, CBA ### 596665###Co-Presenter @@@ Joe Stephenson – Simmons & Associates ### 596667###Co-Presenter @@@ Simon Chavez, CVT, MS, MVM – SCV Veterinary MGM LLC ### 196431###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

SA107 - Antimicrobial Use in the Emergency Patient

Location: Mandalay Bay D, Level 2
Steve Epstein, DVM, DACVECC – UC Davis; Gretchen Norton, DVM – Summit Veterinary Service
Small Animal

Favorite

Steve Epstein, DVM, DACVECC – UC Davis ### 596600###Primary Presenter @@@ Gretchen Norton, DVM – Summit Veterinary Service ### 196481###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

SA147 - Chronic Kidney Disease: Evidence-based Treatments

Location: Mandalay Bay L, Level 2
Serge Chalhoub, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), BSc – University of Calgary; Edward W. Kanara, DVM – Kanara Consulting Group, LLC
Small Animal

Favorite

Serge Chalhoub, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), BSc – University of Calgary ### 596588###Primary Presenter @@@ Edward W. Kanara, DVM – Kanara Consulting Group, LLC ### 206473###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

SA177 - Hematology for the Clinician: Looking at the Blood Smears

Location: Lagoon G, Level 2
C. Guillermo Couto, DVM, DACVIM (ONCOLOGY & SAIM) – Couto Veterinary Consultants; Doug Yanik, DVM – Royal Canin USA
Small Animal

Favorite

C. Guillermo Couto, DVM, DACVIM (ONCOLOGY & SAIM) – Couto Veterinary Consultants ### 177143###Primary Presenter @@@ Doug Yanik, DVM – Royal Canin USA ### 316216###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

SA247 - The Cranial Nerve Exam: Your Window to the Brain

Location: Mandalay Bay J, Level 2
Sarah Moore, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) – The Ohio State University; Jennifer A. Stewart, DVM – Ranch House Veterinary & Rehabilitation Services
Small Animal

Favorite

Sarah Moore, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) – The Ohio State University ### 172693###Primary Presenter @@@ Jennifer A. Stewart, DVM – Ranch House Veterinary & Rehabilitation Services ### 196507###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

SA259 - Tell Your Clients What to Feed

Location: Lagoon H, Level 2
Donna M. Raditic, CVA, DACVN, DVM – University of Tennessee; Michele E. Rash, RVT, MA – California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Small Animal

Favorite

Donna M. Raditic, CVA, DACVN, DVM – University of Tennessee ### 172710###Primary Presenter @@@ Michele E. Rash, RVT, MA – California State Polytechnic University, Pomona ### 172712###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

SA265 - Cancer Cliff Notes for Cats: 5 Cancers, What You Need to Know

Location: South Seas H, Level 3
Sue Ettinger, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) – Dr. Sue Cancer Vet PLLC and Veterinary Cancer Center; Walter Wethered, DVM – Ewing Animal Hospital
Small Animal

Favorite

Sue Ettinger, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) – Dr. Sue Cancer Vet PLLC and Veterinary Cancer Center ### 172631###Primary Presenter @@@ Walter Wethered, DVM – Ewing Animal Hospital ### 207388###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

SA271 - When Corneal Colors Come a Calling: What Are They Telling Us

Location: South Seas D, Level 3
Elizabeth A. Giuliano, DVM, DACVO, MS – University of Missouri - Veterinary Health Center; Wallace W. Wolf, Jr., DVM – The Dalles Veterinary Hospital
Small Animal

Favorite

Elizabeth A. Giuliano, DVM, DACVO, MS – University of Missouri - Veterinary Health Center ### 596604###Primary Presenter @@@ Wallace W. Wolf, Jr., DVM – The Dalles Veterinary Hospital ### 196520###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

SA283 - Topical Therapy for Managing Otitis

Location: Reef, Level 2
Ashley S. Bourgeois, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic Portland; Mary Ann Vande Linde, DVM – Vande Linde & Associates, LLC
Small Animal

Favorite

Ashley S. Bourgeois, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic Portland ### 596581###Primary Presenter @@@ Mary Ann Vande Linde, DVM – Vande Linde & Associates, LLC ### 172754###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

SA297 - Pet-specific Care: Remaining Relevant in the Digital Age!

Location: Lagoon J, Level 2
Lowell Ackerman, DVM, DACVD, MBA, CVA, MPA; Tessa Kronbetter, DVM – Sunset Eastern Animal Hospital
Small Animal

Favorite

Lowell Ackerman, DVM, DACVD, MBA, CVA, MPA ### 284706###Primary Presenter @@@ Tessa Kronbetter, DVM – Sunset Eastern Animal Hospital ### 318942###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

SA321 - Quality of Life Concepts for Companion Animals

Location: South Seas B, Level 3
Emily McCobb, DVM, MS, DACVAA; Michael D. Piontkowski, DVM – Bighorn Veterinary Consulting
Small Animal

Favorite

Emily McCobb, DVM, MS, DACVAA ### 172689###Primary Presenter @@@ Michael D. Piontkowski, DVM – Bighorn Veterinary Consulting ### 196485###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

Urinary Heath, What's New & What You Need To Know Session 2
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

S36B - Urinalysis Revisited: Getting the Most Out of Liquid Gold

Location: Oceanside 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
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM

Lecture
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM

FA17 - An Update on Technology for Veterinarians & Producers to Improve Beef Cattle Health & Performance

Location: Palm A, Level 3
Daniel U. Thomson, DVM, MS, PhD – Kansas State University College Of Veterinary Medicine; Thomas Furman, DVM, MS – The Animal Center
Food Animal

Favorite

Daniel U. Thomson, DVM, MS, PhD – Kansas State University College Of Veterinary Medicine ### 596670###Primary Presenter @@@ Thomas Furman, DVM, MS – The Animal Center ### 196446###Moderator
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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

HO20 - Ultrasounding the Small Organs in Dogs & Cats: Advanced Techniques in Abdominal Ultrasound

Location: Room A, Oquendo Center
Robert Cole, DVM, DACVR – Auburn University; Maria Evola, DVM, DACVR – North Carolina State University; Jay Griffin, DVM, DACVR – Texas A&M University; Lukas Kawalilak, DVM, DACVR; Chelsea Kunst, DVM, DACVR – California Veterinary Specialists; Nathan Nelson, DVM, MS, DACVR – North Carolina State University; Rachel Policelli Smith, DVM, DACVR – Oakland Veterinary Referral Services; Erin G. Porter, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida; David Szabo, DVM, DACVR
Small Animal

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Robert Cole, DVM, DACVR – Auburn University ### 596589###Instructor @@@ Maria Evola, DVM, DACVR – North Carolina State University ### 422425###Instructor @@@ Jay Griffin, DVM, DACVR – Texas A&M University ### 596690###Instructor @@@ Lukas Kawalilak, DVM, DACVR ### 620929###Instructor @@@ Chelsea Kunst, DVM, DACVR – California Veterinary Specialists ### 596688###Instructor @@@ Nathan Nelson, DVM, MS, DACVR – North Carolina State University ### 422423###Instructor @@@ Rachel Policelli Smith, DVM, DACVR – Oakland Veterinary Referral Services ### 596691###Instructor @@@ Erin G. Porter, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida ### 185337###Instructor @@@ David Szabo, DVM, DACVR ### 488099###Instructor
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM

HO30 - Updating Your Ocular Surgical Techniques for the Primary Care Practitioner

Location: Room C, Oquendo Center
Reuben Merideth, DVM, DACVO – Eye Care for Animals; Rustin Sturgeon, DVM, DACVO – Eye Care for Animals; Neal Wasserman, DVM, DACVO – Eye Care for Animals
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

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Reuben Merideth, DVM, DACVO – Eye Care for Animals ### 177114###Instructor @@@ Rustin Sturgeon, DVM, DACVO – Eye Care for Animals ### 188677###Instructor @@@ Neal Wasserman, DVM, DACVO – Eye Care for Animals ### 188678###Instructor
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

AAHA Infectious Disease Session 1
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

S25A - The Dummies' Guide to Preventing Hospital-associated Infections

Location: Mandalay Bay I, Level 2
Jason Stull, VMD, MPVM, DACVPM, PhD – The Ohio State University; Amy R. Johnson, BS, LATG, LVT – AAHA - AMERICAN ANIMAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Sponsored By:

Favorite

Jason Stull, VMD, MPVM, DACVPM, PhD – The Ohio State University ### 645276###Primary Presenter @@@ Amy R. Johnson, BS, LATG, LVT – AAHA - AMERICAN ANIMAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION ### 645275###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

Lecture
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

EQ08 - What Is New in the Diagnosis & Treatment of Equine Infectious Disease

Location: Jasmine E, Level 3
Anthony Yu, DVM, DACVD, MS – Yu Veterinary PC; Thomas Hartgrove, DVM
Equine

Favorite

Anthony Yu, DVM, DACVD, MS – Yu Veterinary PC ### 172767###Primary Presenter @@@ Thomas Hartgrove, DVM ### 196406###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

EQ26 - Managing the Chronic Non-healing Wound in the Horse

Location: Palm C, Level 3
Canaan Whitfield-Cargile, DVM, Ph.D, DACVS-LA, DACVSMR-Equine – Texas A&M University; Rochen Heers, DVM – Red Rock Equine Dentistry
Equine

Favorite

Canaan Whitfield-Cargile, DVM, Ph.D, DACVS-LA, DACVSMR-Equine – Texas A&M University ### 596679###Primary Presenter @@@ Rochen Heers, DVM – Red Rock Equine Dentistry ### 196453###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

EX01 - Avian Anesthesia & Analgesia

Location: Palm D, Level 3
Joerg Mayer, DVM, MS, DACZM, DABVP (ECM), DECZM – University of Georgia; Herbert Little, DVM, MPH – Ca Dept of Food and Agriculture (ret)
Avian & Exotics

Favorite

Joerg Mayer, DVM, MS, DACZM, DABVP (ECM), DECZM – University of Georgia ### 263556###Primary Presenter @@@ Herbert Little, DVM, MPH – Ca Dept of Food and Agriculture (ret) ### 196407###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

FA15 - Best Management Practices for Parasite Control in Beef Cattle: Thinking Beyond Dewormers

Location: Palm B, Level 3
Christine B. Navarre, DVM, MS, DACVIM (LAIM); Tessa Kronbetter, DVM – Sunset Eastern Animal Hospital
Food Animal

Favorite

Christine B. Navarre, DVM, MS, DACVIM (LAIM) ### 125598###Primary Presenter @@@ Tessa Kronbetter, DVM – Sunset Eastern Animal Hospital ### 318942###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

FA18 - Managing Calves: The First 30 Days on Feed

Location: Palm A, Level 3
Daniel U. Thomson, DVM, MS, PhD – Kansas State University College Of Veterinary Medicine; Thomas Furman, DVM, MS – The Animal Center
Food Animal

Favorite

Daniel U. Thomson, DVM, MS, PhD – Kansas State University College Of Veterinary Medicine ### 596670###Primary Presenter @@@ Thomas Furman, DVM, MS – The Animal Center ### 196446###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

PM37 - Improving Compliance Through Technology

Location: Breakers H, Level 2
Bill Schroeder, BS – INTOUCH PRACTICE COMMUNICATIONS; Kimberly Mejias, AS, RVT – Carrington College
Practice Management

Favorite

Bill Schroeder, BS – INTOUCH PRACTICE COMMUNICATIONS ### 172728###Primary Presenter @@@ Kimberly Mejias, AS, RVT – Carrington College ### 446087###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

SA49 - Revisiting Veterinary Use of Opioids in the Face of the Opioid Epidemic Part I: Improving Judicious Use

Location: South Seas E, Level 3
Dawn M. Boothe, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), DAVCP (Clinical Pharmacology) – Auburn University; Terry L. Skogerboe, DVM
Small Animal

Favorite

Dawn M. Boothe, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), DAVCP (Clinical Pharmacology) – Auburn University ### 187498###Primary Presenter @@@ Terry L. Skogerboe, DVM ### 196502###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

SA61 - A Photographic Step-by-Step Extraction of the Distal Maxillary Dentition

Location: South Seas F, Level 3
Kevin S. Stepaniuk, DVM, DAVDC – Pacific Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery Services, PLLC; Marcia Harmelink, DVM – HILL'S PET NUTRITION
Small Animal

Favorite

Kevin S. Stepaniuk, DVM, DAVDC – Pacific Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery Services, PLLC ### 596663###Primary Presenter @@@ Marcia Harmelink, DVM – HILL'S PET NUTRITION ### 196450###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

SA77 - Corticosteroids: How Much Do We Really Know?

Location: Mandalay Bay B, Level 2
Mark G. Papich, DVM, MS, DACVCP – NCSU-CVM; Peter Perron, DVM – Southwest Animal Hospital
Small Animal

Favorite

Mark G. Papich, DVM, MS, DACVCP – NCSU-CVM ### 596644###Primary Presenter @@@ Peter Perron, DVM – Southwest Animal Hospital ### 317415###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

VT29 - Emergency Anesthesia in the Cardiac Patient

Location: Banyan, Level 3
Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (EMERGENCY & CRITICAL CARE; Karen Thang, AS
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (EMERGENCY & CRITICAL CARE ### 420469###Primary Presenter @@@ Karen Thang, AS ### 196419###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

VT43 - Two Weeks to Recovery: Dusty's Post Arrest Story

Location: Jasmine A, Level 3
Ann Wortinger, LVT, BS, VTS (E&CC), VTS (Nutrition), VTS (SAIM); Melissa Clark-Pehrson – Spencer Springs Animal Hospital
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

Ann Wortinger, LVT, BS, VTS (E&CC), VTS (Nutrition), VTS (SAIM) ### 420472###Primary Presenter @@@ Melissa Clark-Pehrson – Spencer Springs Animal Hospital ### 196432###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

PM47P - Operations Power Hour

Location: Breakers K, Level 2
Peter A. Weinstein, DVM, MBA – PAW Consulting; Karen E. Felsted, CPA, MS, DVM, CVPM, CVA – PantheraT Veterinary Management Consulting; Simon Chavez, CVT, MS, MVM – SCV Veterinary MGM LLC
Practice Management

Favorite

Peter A. Weinstein, DVM, MBA – PAW Consulting ### 172760###Co-Presenter @@@ Karen E. Felsted, CPA, MS, DVM, CVPM, CVA – PantheraT Veterinary Management Consulting ### 125589###Co-Presenter @@@ Simon Chavez, CVT, MS, MVM – SCV Veterinary MGM LLC ### 196431###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

SA108 - Blood, Pus & Chyle: When Pleural Effusions Go Bad

Location: Mandalay Bay D, Level 2
Steve Epstein, DVM, DACVECC – UC Davis; Gretchen Norton, DVM – Summit Veterinary Service
Small Animal

Favorite

Steve Epstein, DVM, DACVECC – UC Davis ### 596600###Primary Presenter @@@ Gretchen Norton, DVM – Summit Veterinary Service ### 196481###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

SA130 - Update on Diagnosis of Canine Cushing’s Disease: When & How to Test?

Location: South Seas J, Level 3
J. Catharine Scott-Moncrieff, VetMB, MA, MS, DACVIM (SAIM), DSAM, DECVIM – Purdue University- SVM; Richard Edling, DVM, MBA – Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health
Small Animal

Favorite

J. Catharine Scott-Moncrieff, VetMB, MA, MS, DACVIM (SAIM), DSAM, DECVIM – Purdue University- SVM ### 596659###Primary Presenter @@@ Richard Edling, DVM, MBA – Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health ### 196442###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

SA148 - Proteinuria: The Silent Killer

Location: Mandalay Bay L, Level 2
Serge Chalhoub, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), BSc – University of Calgary; Edward W. Kanara, DVM – Kanara Consulting Group, LLC
Small Animal

Favorite

Serge Chalhoub, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), BSc – University of Calgary ### 596588###Primary Presenter @@@ Edward W. Kanara, DVM – Kanara Consulting Group, LLC ### 206473###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

SA178 - Hematology for the Clinician: Integrating CBC Data

Location: Lagoon G, Level 2
C. Guillermo Couto, DVM, DACVIM (ONCOLOGY & SAIM) – Couto Veterinary Consultants; Doug Yanik, DVM – Royal Canin USA
Small Animal

Favorite

C. Guillermo Couto, DVM, DACVIM (ONCOLOGY & SAIM) – Couto Veterinary Consultants ### 177143###Primary Presenter @@@ Doug Yanik, DVM – Royal Canin USA ### 316216###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

SA190 - Thoracic Radiographs in Small Animals: The Interpretation Paradigm

Location: South Seas B, Level 3
Clifford (Kip) Berry, III, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida Small Animal Hospital; Karl Jernstedt, DVM – Morgan Veterinary Clinic LLC
Small Animal

Favorite

Clifford (Kip) Berry, III, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida Small Animal Hospital ### 185324###Primary Presenter @@@ Karl Jernstedt, DVM – Morgan Veterinary Clinic LLC ### 196456###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

SA248 - Neurologic Episodes: When It’s Not a Seizure

Location: Mandalay Bay J, Level 2
Sarah Moore, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) – The Ohio State University; Jennifer A. Stewart, DVM – Ranch House Veterinary & Rehabilitation Services
Small Animal

Favorite

Sarah Moore, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) – The Ohio State University ### 172693###Primary Presenter @@@ Jennifer A. Stewart, DVM – Ranch House Veterinary & Rehabilitation Services ### 196507###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

SA260 - Canine Nutrition to Treat Acute GI Disease

Location: Lagoon H, Level 2
Donna M. Raditic, CVA, DACVN, DVM – University of Tennessee; Michele E. Rash, RVT, MA – California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Small Animal

Favorite

Donna M. Raditic, CVA, DACVN, DVM – University of Tennessee ### 172710###Primary Presenter @@@ Michele E. Rash, RVT, MA – California State Polytechnic University, Pomona ### 172712###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

SA266 - Feline GI Lymphoma vs IBD: The Struggle Is Real

Location: South Seas H, Level 3
Sue Ettinger, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) – Dr. Sue Cancer Vet PLLC and Veterinary Cancer Center; Walter Wethered, DVM – Ewing Animal Hospital
Small Animal

Favorite

Sue Ettinger, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) – Dr. Sue Cancer Vet PLLC and Veterinary Cancer Center ### 172631###Primary Presenter @@@ Walter Wethered, DVM – Ewing Animal Hospital ### 207388###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

SA272 - Seeing Eye-to-Eye: Help Us Better Help You Manage Your Canine Cataract Patients

Location: South Seas D, Level 3
Elizabeth A. Giuliano, DVM, DACVO, MS – University of Missouri - Veterinary Health Center; Wallace W. Wolf, Jr., DVM – The Dalles Veterinary Hospital
Small Animal

Favorite

Elizabeth A. Giuliano, DVM, DACVO, MS – University of Missouri - Veterinary Health Center ### 596604###Primary Presenter @@@ Wallace W. Wolf, Jr., DVM – The Dalles Veterinary Hospital ### 196520###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

SA284 - Diagnosis & Management of Pseudomonas Otitis

Location: Reef, Level 2
Ashley S. Bourgeois, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic Portland; Mary Ann Vande Linde, DVM – Vande Linde & Associates, LLC
Small Animal

Favorite

Ashley S. Bourgeois, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic Portland ### 596581###Primary Presenter @@@ Mary Ann Vande Linde, DVM – Vande Linde & Associates, LLC ### 172754###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

SA322 - Coping with Opioid Shortages in the Shelter Environment

Location: Lagoon J, Level 2
Emily McCobb, DVM, MS, DACVAA; Joan Winter, DVM – Joan D Winter,DVM,Inc.,
Small Animal

Favorite

Emily McCobb, DVM, MS, DACVAA ### 172689###Primary Presenter @@@ Joan Winter, DVM – Joan D Winter,DVM,Inc., ### 196519###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

Symposium
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

S05A - Evolving the Clinical Approach to Management of Inappetence

Location: Oceanside B, Level 2
Chad M. Johannes, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM, ONCOLOGY); Andy Fox, DVM – ARATANA THERAPEUTICS, INC.
Small Animal

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Favorite

Chad M. Johannes, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM, ONCOLOGY) ### 172776###Primary Presenter @@@ Andy Fox, DVM – ARATANA THERAPEUTICS, INC. ### 465138###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

S09A - New Approaches to Diagnosis & Therapy of Intestinal Microbiota Dysbiosis

Location: Oceanside D, Level 2
Jan Suchodolski, MedVet, DrVetMed, PhD, AGAF, DACVM
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Jan Suchodolski, MedVet, DrVetMed, PhD, AGAF, DACVM ### 596668###Primary Presenter
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

S13AP - Anesthetic Quality Standards I

Location: Oceanside C, Level 2
Lorna Lambert, CPHQ, CPMSM, HACP – Banfield Pet Hospital; Jo Ann Morrison, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), MS – BANFIELD PET HOSPITAL
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Lorna Lambert, CPHQ, CPMSM, HACP – Banfield Pet Hospital ### 596624###Co-Presenter @@@ Jo Ann Morrison, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), MS – BANFIELD PET HOSPITAL ### 596684###Co-Presenter
2:00 PM - 3:50 PM

Workshop
2:00 PM - 3:50 PM

WS01 - Communication in the Exam Room: Getting the Client to Yes

Location: Surf D, Level 2
Mark Russak, DVM – Nutmeg Veterinary Consulting
Practice Management

Favorite

Mark Russak, DVM – Nutmeg Veterinary Consulting ### 432269###Instructor
2:00 PM - 5:50 PM

Workshop
2:00 PM - 5:50 PM

WS13 - Dental Radiology Master Class

Location: Surf E, Level 2
Brook Niemiec, DVM, DAVDC, FAVD, DEVDC – Southern California Veterinary Dental Specialties & Oral Surgery
Veterinarian

Favorite

Brook Niemiec, DVM, DAVDC, FAVD, DEVDC – Southern California Veterinary Dental Specialties & Oral Surgery ### 172695###Instructor
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

AAHA Infectious Disease Session 2
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

S25BP - Protecting Your Patients: The Path to Becoming an Infection Control Rock Star

Location: Mandalay Bay I, Level 2
Amy R. Johnson, BS, LATG, LVT – AAHA - AMERICAN ANIMAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION; Jason Stull, VMD, MPVM, DACVPM, PhD – The Ohio State University; Amy R. Johnson, BS, LATG, LVT – AAHA - AMERICAN ANIMAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Sponsored By:

Favorite

Amy R. Johnson, BS, LATG, LVT – AAHA - AMERICAN ANIMAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION ### 645275###Co-Presenter @@@ Jason Stull, VMD, MPVM, DACVPM, PhD – The Ohio State University ### 645276###Co-Presenter @@@ Amy R. Johnson, BS, LATG, LVT – AAHA - AMERICAN ANIMAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION ### 645275###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

Lecture
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

EQ09 - What Is New in the Diagnosis & Treatment of Equine Immune-mediated Skin Disease

Location: Jasmine E, Level 3
Anthony Yu, DVM, DACVD, MS – Yu Veterinary PC; Thomas Hartgrove, DVM
Equine

Favorite

Anthony Yu, DVM, DACVD, MS – Yu Veterinary PC ### 172767###Primary Presenter @@@ Thomas Hartgrove, DVM ### 196406###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

EQ27 - Triage of Equine Wounds by Location

Location: Palm C, Level 3
Canaan Whitfield-Cargile, DVM, Ph.D, DACVS-LA, DACVSMR-Equine – Texas A&M University; Rochen Heers, DVM – Red Rock Equine Dentistry
Equine

Favorite

Canaan Whitfield-Cargile, DVM, Ph.D, DACVS-LA, DACVSMR-Equine – Texas A&M University ### 596679###Primary Presenter @@@ Rochen Heers, DVM – Red Rock Equine Dentistry ### 196453###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

EX02 - Avian Non-infectious Diseases

Location: Palm D, Level 3
Joerg Mayer, DVM, MS, DACZM, DABVP (ECM), DECZM – University of Georgia; Herbert Little, DVM, MPH – Ca Dept of Food and Agriculture (ret)
Avian & Exotics

Favorite

Joerg Mayer, DVM, MS, DACZM, DABVP (ECM), DECZM – University of Georgia ### 263556###Primary Presenter @@@ Herbert Little, DVM, MPH – Ca Dept of Food and Agriculture (ret) ### 196407###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

FA16 - Getting Beef Cattle Producers Disaster Ready

Location: Palm B, Level 3
Christine B. Navarre, DVM, MS, DACVIM (LAIM); Tessa Kronbetter, DVM – Sunset Eastern Animal Hospital
Food Animal

Favorite

Christine B. Navarre, DVM, MS, DACVIM (LAIM) ### 125598###Primary Presenter @@@ Tessa Kronbetter, DVM – Sunset Eastern Animal Hospital ### 318942###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

FA19 - Applied Nutrition for Beef Cattle: Beyond Ration Balancing

Location: Palm A, Level 3
Daniel U. Thomson, DVM, MS, PhD – Kansas State University College Of Veterinary Medicine; Thomas Furman, DVM, MS – The Animal Center
Food Animal

Favorite

Daniel U. Thomson, DVM, MS, PhD – Kansas State University College Of Veterinary Medicine ### 596670###Primary Presenter @@@ Thomas Furman, DVM, MS – The Animal Center ### 196446###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

PM38 - Client Engagement: Full Circle Communications Plan

Location: Breakers H, Level 2
Bill Schroeder, BS – INTOUCH PRACTICE COMMUNICATIONS; Kimberly Mejias, AS, RVT – Carrington College
Practice Management

Favorite

Bill Schroeder, BS – INTOUCH PRACTICE COMMUNICATIONS ### 172728###Primary Presenter @@@ Kimberly Mejias, AS, RVT – Carrington College ### 446087###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

PM48 - Secrets from Consolidators That Can Help Your Practice

Location: Breakers K, Level 2
Peter A. Weinstein, DVM, MBA – PAW Consulting; Simon Chavez, CVT, MS, MVM – SCV Veterinary MGM LLC
Practice Management

Favorite

Peter A. Weinstein, DVM, MBA – PAW Consulting ### 172760###Primary Presenter @@@ Simon Chavez, CVT, MS, MVM – SCV Veterinary MGM LLC ### 196431###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

SA50 - Revisiting Veterinary Use of Opioids in the Face of the Opioid Epidemic Part II: Targeting Acute Pain

Location: South Seas E, Level 3
Dawn M. Boothe, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), DAVCP (Clinical Pharmacology) – Auburn University; Terry L. Skogerboe, DVM
Small Animal

Favorite

Dawn M. Boothe, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), DAVCP (Clinical Pharmacology) – Auburn University ### 187498###Primary Presenter @@@ Terry L. Skogerboe, DVM ### 196502###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

SA62 - Feline Oral Inflammation: Differentiating the ‘itis’

Location: South Seas F, Level 3
Kevin S. Stepaniuk, DVM, DAVDC – Pacific Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery Services, PLLC; Marcia Harmelink, DVM – HILL'S PET NUTRITION
Small Animal

Favorite

Kevin S. Stepaniuk, DVM, DAVDC – Pacific Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery Services, PLLC ### 596663###Primary Presenter @@@ Marcia Harmelink, DVM – HILL'S PET NUTRITION ### 196450###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

SA78 - Compounding, What You Need to Know About Medications Used in Small Animals

Location: Mandalay Bay B, Level 2
Mark G. Papich, DVM, MS, DACVCP – NCSU-CVM; Peter Perron, DVM – Southwest Animal Hospital
Small Animal

Favorite

Mark G. Papich, DVM, MS, DACVCP – NCSU-CVM ### 596644###Primary Presenter @@@ Peter Perron, DVM – Southwest Animal Hospital ### 317415###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

VT30 - Pharmacology of Cardiac Medications

Location: Banyan, Level 3
Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (EMERGENCY & CRITICAL CARE; Karen Thang, AS
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (EMERGENCY & CRITICAL CARE ### 420469###Primary Presenter @@@ Karen Thang, AS ### 196419###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

VT44 - Rabies: How Scared Should You Be?

Location: Jasmine A, Level 3
Ann Wortinger, LVT, BS, VTS (E&CC), VTS (Nutrition), VTS (SAIM); Melissa Clark-Pehrson – Spencer Springs Animal Hospital
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

Ann Wortinger, LVT, BS, VTS (E&CC), VTS (Nutrition), VTS (SAIM) ### 420472###Primary Presenter @@@ Melissa Clark-Pehrson – Spencer Springs Animal Hospital ### 196432###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

SA109 - Intralipid Use for Intoxications

Location: Mandalay Bay D, Level 2
Steve Epstein, DVM, DACVECC – UC Davis; Gretchen Norton, DVM – Summit Veterinary Service
Small Animal

Favorite

Steve Epstein, DVM, DACVECC – UC Davis ### 596600###Primary Presenter @@@ Gretchen Norton, DVM – Summit Veterinary Service ### 196481###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

SA131 - Unusual & Under-diagnosed Feline Endocrinopathies: What Are You Missing?

Location: South Seas J, Level 3
J. Catharine Scott-Moncrieff, VetMB, MA, MS, DACVIM (SAIM), DSAM, DECVIM – Purdue University- SVM; Richard Edling, DVM, MBA – Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health
Small Animal

Favorite

J. Catharine Scott-Moncrieff, VetMB, MA, MS, DACVIM (SAIM), DSAM, DECVIM – Purdue University- SVM ### 596659###Primary Presenter @@@ Richard Edling, DVM, MBA – Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health ### 196442###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

SA149 - Acute Azotemia: Not All About the Kidneys

Location: Mandalay Bay L, Level 2
Serge Chalhoub, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), BSc – University of Calgary; Edward W. Kanara, DVM – Kanara Consulting Group, LLC
Small Animal

Favorite

Serge Chalhoub, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), BSc – University of Calgary ### 596588###Primary Presenter @@@ Edward W. Kanara, DVM – Kanara Consulting Group, LLC ### 206473###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

SA179 - Hematology for the Clinician: Leukemias & Leukemoid Reactions

Location: Lagoon G, Level 2
C. Guillermo Couto, DVM, DACVIM (ONCOLOGY & SAIM) – Couto Veterinary Consultants; Doug Yanik, DVM – Royal Canin USA
Small Animal

Favorite

C. Guillermo Couto, DVM, DACVIM (ONCOLOGY & SAIM) – Couto Veterinary Consultants ### 177143###Primary Presenter @@@ Doug Yanik, DVM – Royal Canin USA ### 316216###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

SA191 - Interpreting Abdominal Radiographs: An Interpretation Paradigm Overview

Location: South Seas B, Level 3
Clifford (Kip) Berry, III, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida Small Animal Hospital; Karl Jernstedt, DVM – Morgan Veterinary Clinic LLC
Small Animal

Favorite

Clifford (Kip) Berry, III, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida Small Animal Hospital ### 185324###Primary Presenter @@@ Karl Jernstedt, DVM – Morgan Veterinary Clinic LLC ### 196456###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

SA249 - Once Seen, Never Forgotten: Interesting Cases in Medical Neurology I

Location: Mandalay Bay J, Level 2
Sarah Moore, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) – The Ohio State University; Jennifer A. Stewart, DVM – Ranch House Veterinary & Rehabilitation Services
Small Animal

Favorite

Sarah Moore, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) – The Ohio State University ### 172693###Primary Presenter @@@ Jennifer A. Stewart, DVM – Ranch House Veterinary & Rehabilitation Services ### 196507###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

SA261 - Canine Nutrition to Treat Chronic GI Disease

Location: Lagoon H, Level 2
Donna M. Raditic, CVA, DACVN, DVM – University of Tennessee; Michele E. Rash, RVT, MA – California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Small Animal

Favorite

Donna M. Raditic, CVA, DACVN, DVM – University of Tennessee ### 172710###Primary Presenter @@@ Michele E. Rash, RVT, MA – California State Polytechnic University, Pomona ### 172712###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

SA267 - What’s New in Cancer?

Location: South Seas H, Level 3
Sue Ettinger, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) – Dr. Sue Cancer Vet PLLC and Veterinary Cancer Center; Walter Wethered, DVM – Ewing Animal Hospital
Small Animal

Favorite

Sue Ettinger, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) – Dr. Sue Cancer Vet PLLC and Veterinary Cancer Center ### 172631###Primary Presenter @@@ Walter Wethered, DVM – Ewing Animal Hospital ### 207388###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

SA273 - Comin’ in Red & Hot: Can You Diagnose & Treat Uveitis?

Location: South Seas D, Level 3
Elizabeth A. Giuliano, DVM, DACVO, MS – University of Missouri - Veterinary Health Center; Wallace W. Wolf, Jr., DVM – The Dalles Veterinary Hospital
Small Animal

Favorite

Elizabeth A. Giuliano, DVM, DACVO, MS – University of Missouri - Veterinary Health Center ### 596604###Primary Presenter @@@ Wallace W. Wolf, Jr., DVM – The Dalles Veterinary Hospital ### 196520###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

SA285 - Otoscopic Techniques for Ear Masses

Location: Reef, Level 2
Ashley S. Bourgeois, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic Portland; Mary Ann Vande Linde, DVM – Vande Linde & Associates, LLC
Small Animal

Favorite

Ashley S. Bourgeois, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic Portland ### 596581###Primary Presenter @@@ Mary Ann Vande Linde, DVM – Vande Linde & Associates, LLC ### 172754###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

SA323 - Preventing & Responding to Anesthetic Emergencies in the Shelter Setting

Location: Lagoon J, Level 2
Emily McCobb, DVM, MS, DACVAA; Joan Winter, DVM – Joan D Winter,DVM,Inc.,
Small Animal

Favorite

Emily McCobb, DVM, MS, DACVAA ### 172689###Primary Presenter @@@ Joan Winter, DVM – Joan D Winter,DVM,Inc., ### 196519###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

Symposium
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

S05B - Impact & Management Strategies for Inappetence

Location: Oceanside B, Level 2
Stanley Marks, BVSc, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM & Oncology), DACVN – University of California, Davis; Andy Fox, DVM – ARATANA THERAPEUTICS, INC.
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Stanley Marks, BVSc, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM & Oncology), DACVN – University of California, Davis ### 172683###Primary Presenter @@@ Andy Fox, DVM – ARATANA THERAPEUTICS, INC. ### 465138###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

S09B - Effects of Probiotics on the GI Microbiome & Immune System of Dogs & Cats

Location: Oceanside D, Level 2
Michael Lappin, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD – Colorado State University
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Michael Lappin, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD – Colorado State University ### 172668###Primary Presenter
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

S13BP - Anesthetic Quality Standards II

Location: Oceanside C, Level 2
Lorna Lambert, CPHQ, CPMSM, HACP – Banfield Pet Hospital; Jo Ann Morrison, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), MS – BANFIELD PET HOSPITAL
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Lorna Lambert, CPHQ, CPMSM, HACP – Banfield Pet Hospital ### 596624###Co-Presenter @@@ Jo Ann Morrison, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), MS – BANFIELD PET HOSPITAL ### 596684###Co-Presenter
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

AAHA Infectious Disease Session 3
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

S25C - Yikes! They Did/Got What? Hot Topics in Infection Control

Location: Mandalay Bay I, Level 2
Jason Stull, VMD, MPVM, DACVPM, PhD – The Ohio State University; Amy R. Johnson, BS, LATG, LVT – AAHA - AMERICAN ANIMAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Sponsored By:

Favorite

Jason Stull, VMD, MPVM, DACVPM, PhD – The Ohio State University ### 645276###Primary Presenter @@@ Amy R. Johnson, BS, LATG, LVT – AAHA - AMERICAN ANIMAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION ### 645275###Moderator
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

Lecture
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

EQ24 - Tips, Tricks & Tools for FLASH Abdominal Ultrasound

Location: Jasmine E, Level 3
Michelle Coleman, DVM, DACVIM (LAIM), PhD – Texas A&M University; Thomas Hartgrove, DVM
Equine

Favorite

Michelle Coleman, DVM, DACVIM (LAIM), PhD – Texas A&M University ### 596590###Primary Presenter @@@ Thomas Hartgrove, DVM ### 196406###Moderator
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

EQ28 - Overview of Common Upper Respiratory Conditions of Horses

Location: Palm C, Level 3
Canaan Whitfield-Cargile, DVM, Ph.D, DACVS-LA, DACVSMR-Equine – Texas A&M University; Rochen Heers, DVM – Red Rock Equine Dentistry
Equine

Favorite

Canaan Whitfield-Cargile, DVM, Ph.D, DACVS-LA, DACVSMR-Equine – Texas A&M University ### 596679###Primary Presenter @@@ Rochen Heers, DVM – Red Rock Equine Dentistry ### 196453###Moderator
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

EX03 - Clinical Pathology Aspects of Avian Medicine

Location: Palm D, Level 3
Joerg Mayer, DVM, MS, DACZM, DABVP (ECM), DECZM – University of Georgia; Herbert Little, DVM, MPH – Ca Dept of Food and Agriculture (ret)
Avian & Exotics

Favorite

Joerg Mayer, DVM, MS, DACZM, DABVP (ECM), DECZM – University of Georgia ### 263556###Primary Presenter @@@ Herbert Little, DVM, MPH – Ca Dept of Food and Agriculture (ret) ### 196407###Moderator
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

EX19 - Mini Pig Anesthesia, Pain Management & Euthanasia

Location: Palm B, Level 3
Kristie Mozzachio, DVM, CVA, DACVP – Mozzachio Mobile Veterinary Services; David J. Demery, RVT – Spay Neuter Project of Los Angeles
Avian & Exotics

Favorite

Kristie Mozzachio, DVM, CVA, DACVP – Mozzachio Mobile Veterinary Services ### 596639###Primary Presenter @@@ David J. Demery, RVT – Spay Neuter Project of Los Angeles ### 196441###Moderator
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

FA20 - Cattle Working Facilities & Cattle Behavior

Location: Palm A, Level 3
Daniel U. Thomson, DVM, MS, PhD – Kansas State University College Of Veterinary Medicine; Thomas Furman, DVM, MS – The Animal Center
Food Animal

Favorite

Daniel U. Thomson, DVM, MS, PhD – Kansas State University College Of Veterinary Medicine ### 596670###Primary Presenter @@@ Thomas Furman, DVM, MS – The Animal Center ### 196446###Moderator
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

PM39 - Reputation Management: A Lesson from Online Reviews

Location: Breakers H, Level 2
Bill Schroeder, BS – INTOUCH PRACTICE COMMUNICATIONS; Kimberly Mejias, AS, RVT – Carrington College
Practice Management

Favorite

Bill Schroeder, BS – INTOUCH PRACTICE COMMUNICATIONS ### 172728###Primary Presenter @@@ Kimberly Mejias, AS, RVT – Carrington College ### 446087###Moderator
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

SA51 - Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatories: It's Not Just the Pain I

Location: South Seas E, Level 3
Dawn M. Boothe, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), DAVCP (Clinical Pharmacology) – Auburn University; Terry L. Skogerboe, DVM
Small Animal

Favorite

Dawn M. Boothe, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), DAVCP (Clinical Pharmacology) – Auburn University ### 187498###Primary Presenter @@@ Terry L. Skogerboe, DVM ### 196502###Moderator
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

SA63 - Subtle Hints of Common Dental Diseases that Are Missed A Lot!

Location: South Seas F, Level 3
Kevin S. Stepaniuk, DVM, DAVDC – Pacific Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery Services, PLLC; Marcia Harmelink, DVM – HILL'S PET NUTRITION
Small Animal

Favorite

Kevin S. Stepaniuk, DVM, DAVDC – Pacific Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery Services, PLLC ### 596663###Primary Presenter @@@ Marcia Harmelink, DVM – HILL'S PET NUTRITION ### 196450###Moderator
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

SA79 - How to Interpret Antibiotic Susceptibility Tests?

Location: Mandalay Bay B, Level 2
Mark G. Papich, DVM, MS, DACVCP – NCSU-CVM; Peter Perron, DVM – Southwest Animal Hospital
Small Animal

Favorite

Mark G. Papich, DVM, MS, DACVCP – NCSU-CVM ### 596644###Primary Presenter @@@ Peter Perron, DVM – Southwest Animal Hospital ### 317415###Moderator
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

VT31 - Direct & Compassionate Communication

Location: Banyan, Level 3
Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (EMERGENCY & CRITICAL CARE; Karen Thang, AS
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (EMERGENCY & CRITICAL CARE ### 420469###Primary Presenter @@@ Karen Thang, AS ### 196419###Moderator
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

VT39 - Thinking Outside the Box: Techniques for Active Box Rest

Location: Jasmine A, Level 3
Sue Loly, LVT, VTS (EVN); Melissa Clark-Pehrson – Spencer Springs Animal Hospital
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

Sue Loly, LVT, VTS (EVN) ### 172677###Primary Presenter @@@ Melissa Clark-Pehrson – Spencer Springs Animal Hospital ### 196432###Moderator
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

PM06P - Build a Practice Millennials Will Buy

Location: Breakers K, Level 2
Jim Stephenson, DVM, CBA; Joe Stephenson – Simmons & Associates; Simon Chavez, CVT, MS, MVM – SCV Veterinary MGM LLC
Practice Management

Favorite

Jim Stephenson, DVM, CBA ### 596665###Co-Presenter @@@ Joe Stephenson – Simmons & Associates ### 596667###Co-Presenter @@@ Simon Chavez, CVT, MS, MVM – SCV Veterinary MGM LLC ### 196431###Moderator
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

SA110 - Emergency Room ECGs

Location: Mandalay Bay D, Level 2
Steve Epstein, DVM, DACVECC – UC Davis; Gretchen Norton, DVM – Summit Veterinary Service
Small Animal

Favorite

Steve Epstein, DVM, DACVECC – UC Davis ### 596600###Primary Presenter @@@ Gretchen Norton, DVM – Summit Veterinary Service ### 196481###Moderator
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

SA132 - Update on Treatment of Feline Hyperthyroidism: When Is Nutritional Management Appropriate?

Location: South Seas J, Level 3
J. Catharine Scott-Moncrieff, VetMB, MA, MS, DACVIM (SAIM), DSAM, DECVIM – Purdue University- SVM; Richard Edling, DVM, MBA – Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health
Small Animal

Favorite

J. Catharine Scott-Moncrieff, VetMB, MA, MS, DACVIM (SAIM), DSAM, DECVIM – Purdue University- SVM ### 596659###Primary Presenter @@@ Richard Edling, DVM, MBA – Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health ### 196442###Moderator
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

SA150 - Lipidosis: The Not So Mellow Yellow

Location: Mandalay Bay L, Level 2
Margie Scherk, DVM, DABVP (FELINE PRACTICE); Edward W. Kanara, DVM – Kanara Consulting Group, LLC
Small Animal

Favorite

Margie Scherk, DVM, DABVP (FELINE PRACTICE) ### 417719###Primary Presenter @@@ Edward W. Kanara, DVM – Kanara Consulting Group, LLC ### 206473###Moderator
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

SA180 - How Do I Read a Chemistry Profile: Case Discussions

Location: Lagoon G, Level 2
C. Guillermo Couto, DVM, DACVIM (ONCOLOGY & SAIM) – Couto Veterinary Consultants; Doug Yanik, DVM – Royal Canin USA
Small Animal

Favorite

C. Guillermo Couto, DVM, DACVIM (ONCOLOGY & SAIM) – Couto Veterinary Consultants ### 177143###Primary Presenter @@@ Doug Yanik, DVM – Royal Canin USA ### 316216###Moderator
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

SA192 - Interpreting Musculoskeletal Radiographs: Osseous Abnormalities and Their Description

Location: South Seas B, Level 3
Clifford (Kip) Berry, III, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida Small Animal Hospital; Karl Jernstedt, DVM – Morgan Veterinary Clinic LLC
Small Animal

Favorite

Clifford (Kip) Berry, III, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida Small Animal Hospital ### 185324###Primary Presenter @@@ Karl Jernstedt, DVM – Morgan Veterinary Clinic LLC ### 196456###Moderator
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

SA250 - Once Seen, Never Forgotten. Interesting Cases in Medical Neurology II

Location: Mandalay Bay J, Level 2
Sarah Moore, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) – The Ohio State University; Jennifer A. Stewart, DVM – Ranch House Veterinary & Rehabilitation Services
Small Animal

Favorite

Sarah Moore, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) – The Ohio State University ### 172693###Primary Presenter @@@ Jennifer A. Stewart, DVM – Ranch House Veterinary & Rehabilitation Services ### 196507###Moderator
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

SA262 - A Joint Effort: Nutrition and Osteoarthritis

Location: Lagoon H, Level 2
Donna M. Raditic, CVA, DACVN, DVM – University of Tennessee; Michele E. Rash, RVT, MA – California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Small Animal

Favorite

Donna M. Raditic, CVA, DACVN, DVM – University of Tennessee ### 172710###Primary Presenter @@@ Michele E. Rash, RVT, MA – California State Polytechnic University, Pomona ### 172712###Moderator
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

SA268 - Tips & Tricks for Lymphoma in Dogs

Location: South Seas H, Level 3
Sue Ettinger, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) – Dr. Sue Cancer Vet PLLC and Veterinary Cancer Center; Walter Wethered, DVM – Ewing Animal Hospital
Small Animal

Favorite

Sue Ettinger, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) – Dr. Sue Cancer Vet PLLC and Veterinary Cancer Center ### 172631###Primary Presenter @@@ Walter Wethered, DVM – Ewing Animal Hospital ### 207388###Moderator
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

SA274 - Why Won’t This Corneal Ulcer Heal? Help with Those Pesky Indolent Erosions

Location: South Seas D, Level 3
Elizabeth A. Giuliano, DVM, DACVO, MS – University of Missouri - Veterinary Health Center; Wallace W. Wolf, Jr., DVM – The Dalles Veterinary Hospital
Small Animal

Favorite

Elizabeth A. Giuliano, DVM, DACVO, MS – University of Missouri - Veterinary Health Center ### 596604###Primary Presenter @@@ Wallace W. Wolf, Jr., DVM – The Dalles Veterinary Hospital ### 196520###Moderator
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

SA286 - Anatomy, Physiology & Ear Basics

Location: Reef, Level 2
Rod A. Rosychuk, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM); Mary Ann Vande Linde, DVM – Vande Linde & Associates, LLC
Small Animal

Favorite

Rod A. Rosychuk, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) ### 266049###Primary Presenter @@@ Mary Ann Vande Linde, DVM – Vande Linde & Associates, LLC ### 172754###Moderator
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

SA298 - Our Path Forward: It Takes a Village to Deliver Better Healthcare

Location: Lagoon J, Level 2
Lowell Ackerman, DVM, DACVD, MBA, CVA, MPA; Joan Winter, DVM – Joan D Winter,DVM,Inc.,
Small Animal

Favorite

Lowell Ackerman, DVM, DACVD, MBA, CVA, MPA ### 284706###Primary Presenter @@@ Joan Winter, DVM – Joan D Winter,DVM,Inc., ### 196519###Moderator
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

Symposium
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

S05C - Local Anesthetics: Stop Pain in Its Tracks

Location: Oceanside B, Level 2
Tamara Grubb, DVM, PhD, DACVAA – Washington State University Coll Vet Med; Andy Fox, DVM – ARATANA THERAPEUTICS, INC.
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Tamara Grubb, DVM, PhD, DACVAA – Washington State University Coll Vet Med ### 596607###Primary Presenter @@@ Andy Fox, DVM – ARATANA THERAPEUTICS, INC. ### 465138###Moderator
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

S09C - The Gut-Brain Axis & Those ‘Gut Feelings’: Impact of BL999 (Bifidobacterium Longum) on Anxious Dogs

Location: Oceanside D, Level 2
Ragen McGowen, PhD – Purina
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Ragen McGowen, PhD – Purina ### 596635###Primary Presenter
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

S13C - Individualized Anesthesia Protocols

Location: Oceanside C, Level 2
Nora Matthews, DVM, DACVA
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Nora Matthews, DVM, DACVA ### 172800###Primary Presenter
4:00 PM - 5:50 PM

Workshop
4:00 PM - 5:50 PM

WS02 - Wag More, Bark Less: Reduce Negativity in Your Hospital

Location: Surf D, Level 2
Karen E. Purves, MA – Innovative Impact
Practice Management

Favorite

Karen E. Purves, MA – Innovative Impact ### 596647###Instructor
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

Lecture
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

EQ25 - Rhodococcus equi Pneumonia: Controversies in Control & Prevention

Location: Jasmine E, Level 3
Michelle Coleman, DVM, DACVIM (LAIM), PhD – Texas A&M University; Thomas Hartgrove, DVM
Equine

Favorite

Michelle Coleman, DVM, DACVIM (LAIM), PhD – Texas A&M University ### 596590###Primary Presenter @@@ Thomas Hartgrove, DVM ### 196406###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

EQ29 - Update on Role of Equine Microbiota (Gut Bacteria) in Health & Disease

Location: Palm C, Level 3
Canaan Whitfield-Cargile, DVM, Ph.D, DACVS-LA, DACVSMR-Equine – Texas A&M University; Rochen Heers, DVM – Red Rock Equine Dentistry
Equine

Favorite

Canaan Whitfield-Cargile, DVM, Ph.D, DACVS-LA, DACVSMR-Equine – Texas A&M University ### 596679###Primary Presenter @@@ Rochen Heers, DVM – Red Rock Equine Dentistry ### 196453###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

EX04 - A Very Interactive Avian Case Discussion (Avian CSI, Case I): Audience Participation Encouraged

Location: Palm D, Level 3
Joerg Mayer, DVM, MS, DACZM, DABVP (ECM), DECZM – University of Georgia; Herbert Little, DVM, MPH – Ca Dept of Food and Agriculture (ret)
Avian & Exotics

Favorite

Joerg Mayer, DVM, MS, DACZM, DABVP (ECM), DECZM – University of Georgia ### 263556###Primary Presenter @@@ Herbert Little, DVM, MPH – Ca Dept of Food and Agriculture (ret) ### 196407###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

EX20 - Mini Pig Maladies & Common Disease Presentations

Location: Palm B, Level 3
Kristie Mozzachio, DVM, CVA, DACVP – Mozzachio Mobile Veterinary Services; David J. Demery, RVT – Spay Neuter Project of Los Angeles
Avian & Exotics

Favorite

Kristie Mozzachio, DVM, CVA, DACVP – Mozzachio Mobile Veterinary Services ### 596639###Primary Presenter @@@ David J. Demery, RVT – Spay Neuter Project of Los Angeles ### 196441###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

SA52 - Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatories: It's Not Just the Pain II

Location: South Seas E, Level 3
Dawn M. Boothe, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), DAVCP (Clinical Pharmacology) – Auburn University; Terry L. Skogerboe, DVM
Small Animal

Favorite

Dawn M. Boothe, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), DAVCP (Clinical Pharmacology) – Auburn University ### 187498###Primary Presenter @@@ Terry L. Skogerboe, DVM ### 196502###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

SA64 - Periodontal Treatment Beyond the Prophy

Location: South Seas F, Level 3
Kevin S. Stepaniuk, DVM, DAVDC – Pacific Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery Services, PLLC; Marcia Harmelink, DVM – HILL'S PET NUTRITION
Small Animal

Favorite

Kevin S. Stepaniuk, DVM, DAVDC – Pacific Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery Services, PLLC ### 596663###Primary Presenter @@@ Marcia Harmelink, DVM – HILL'S PET NUTRITION ### 196450###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

SA80 - Drug Interactions & Incompatibilities for Drugs Used in Dermatology

Location: Mandalay Bay B, Level 2
Mark G. Papich, DVM, MS, DACVCP – NCSU-CVM; Peter Perron, DVM – Southwest Animal Hospital
Small Animal

Favorite

Mark G. Papich, DVM, MS, DACVCP – NCSU-CVM ### 596644###Primary Presenter @@@ Peter Perron, DVM – Southwest Animal Hospital ### 317415###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

VT32 - The Treatment Room is Not the Supreme Court

Location: Banyan, Level 3
Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (EMERGENCY & CRITICAL CARE; Karen Thang, AS
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (EMERGENCY & CRITICAL CARE ### 420469###Primary Presenter @@@ Karen Thang, AS ### 196419###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

VT40 - Nursing an Acute Equine Colitis

Location: Jasmine A, Level 3
Sue Loly, LVT, VTS (EVN); Melissa Clark-Pehrson – Spencer Springs Animal Hospital
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

Sue Loly, LVT, VTS (EVN) ### 172677###Primary Presenter @@@ Melissa Clark-Pehrson – Spencer Springs Animal Hospital ### 196432###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

PM07P - Buying Your Second Practice

Location: Breakers K, Level 2
Jim Stephenson, DVM, CBA; Joe Stephenson – Simmons & Associates; Simon Chavez, CVT, MS, MVM – SCV Veterinary MGM LLC
Practice Management

Favorite

Jim Stephenson, DVM, CBA ### 596665###Primary Presenter @@@ Joe Stephenson – Simmons & Associates ### 596667###Primary Presenter @@@ Simon Chavez, CVT, MS, MVM – SCV Veterinary MGM LLC ### 196431###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

PM40P - Marketing Power Hour

Location: Breakers H, Level 2
Robert Sanchez – DIGITAL EMPATHY; Stacee Santi, DVM – VET2PET; Bill Schroeder, BS – INTOUCH PRACTICE COMMUNICATIONS; Kimberly Mejias, AS, RVT – Carrington College
Practice Management

Favorite

Robert Sanchez – DIGITAL EMPATHY ### 596655###Co-Presenter @@@ Stacee Santi, DVM – VET2PET ### 263570###Co-Presenter @@@ Bill Schroeder, BS – INTOUCH PRACTICE COMMUNICATIONS ### 172728###Co-Presenter @@@ Kimberly Mejias, AS, RVT – Carrington College ### 446087###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

SA111 - Managing Arrhythmias in the Emergency Room

Location: Mandalay Bay D, Level 2
Steve Epstein, DVM, DACVECC – UC Davis; Gretchen Norton, DVM – Summit Veterinary Service
Small Animal

Favorite

Steve Epstein, DVM, DACVECC – UC Davis ### 596600###Primary Presenter @@@ Gretchen Norton, DVM – Summit Veterinary Service ### 196481###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

SA133 - Insulin Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus: How to Avoid Common Treatment Mistakes

Location: South Seas J, Level 3
J. Catharine Scott-Moncrieff, VetMB, MA, MS, DACVIM (SAIM), DSAM, DECVIM – Purdue University- SVM; Richard Edling, DVM, MBA – Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health
Small Animal

Favorite

J. Catharine Scott-Moncrieff, VetMB, MA, MS, DACVIM (SAIM), DSAM, DECVIM – Purdue University- SVM ### 596659###Primary Presenter @@@ Richard Edling, DVM, MBA – Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health ### 196442###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

SA151 - Triaditis: A Troubling Threesome

Location: Mandalay Bay L, Level 2
Margie Scherk, DVM, DABVP (FELINE PRACTICE); Edward W. Kanara, DVM – Kanara Consulting Group, LLC
Small Animal

Favorite

Margie Scherk, DVM, DABVP (FELINE PRACTICE) ### 417719###Primary Presenter @@@ Edward W. Kanara, DVM – Kanara Consulting Group, LLC ### 206473###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

SA181 - The Patient with Lymphadenopathy or Splenomegaly

Location: Lagoon G, Level 2
C. Guillermo Couto, DVM, DACVIM (ONCOLOGY & SAIM) – Couto Veterinary Consultants; Doug Yanik, DVM – Royal Canin USA
Small Animal

Favorite

C. Guillermo Couto, DVM, DACVIM (ONCOLOGY & SAIM) – Couto Veterinary Consultants ### 177143###Primary Presenter @@@ Doug Yanik, DVM – Royal Canin USA ### 316216###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

SA193 - 7 Most Commonly Missed Lesions When Interpreting Radiographs

Location: South Seas B, Level 3
Clifford (Kip) Berry, III, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida Small Animal Hospital; Karl Jernstedt, DVM – Morgan Veterinary Clinic LLC
Small Animal

Favorite

Clifford (Kip) Berry, III, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida Small Animal Hospital ### 185324###Primary Presenter @@@ Karl Jernstedt, DVM – Morgan Veterinary Clinic LLC ### 196456###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

SA251 - Spinal Radiographs: Maximizing Diagnostic Utility

Location: Mandalay Bay J, Level 2
Sarah Moore, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) – The Ohio State University; Jennifer A. Stewart, DVM – Ranch House Veterinary & Rehabilitation Services
Small Animal

Favorite

Sarah Moore, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) – The Ohio State University ### 172693###Primary Presenter @@@ Jennifer A. Stewart, DVM – Ranch House Veterinary & Rehabilitation Services ### 196507###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

SA263 - Raw or War: Raw and Homemade Diets

Location: Lagoon L, Level 2
Donna M. Raditic, CVA, DACVN, DVM – University of Tennessee; Michele E. Rash, RVT, MA – California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Small Animal

Favorite

Donna M. Raditic, CVA, DACVN, DVM – University of Tennessee ### 172710###Primary Presenter @@@ Michele E. Rash, RVT, MA – California State Polytechnic University, Pomona ### 172712###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

SA269 - Tips & Tricks for Managing Inappetence & Vomiting in Cancer Patients

Location: South Seas H, Level 3
Sue Ettinger, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) – Dr. Sue Cancer Vet PLLC and Veterinary Cancer Center; Walter Wethered, DVM – Ewing Animal Hospital
Small Animal

Favorite

Sue Ettinger, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) – Dr. Sue Cancer Vet PLLC and Veterinary Cancer Center ### 172631###Primary Presenter @@@ Walter Wethered, DVM – Ewing Animal Hospital ### 207388###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

SA275 - Enucleation: When It Don’t Come Easy

Location: South Seas D, Level 3
Elizabeth A. Giuliano, DVM, DACVO, MS – University of Missouri - Veterinary Health Center; Wallace W. Wolf, Jr., DVM – The Dalles Veterinary Hospital
Small Animal

Favorite

Elizabeth A. Giuliano, DVM, DACVO, MS – University of Missouri - Veterinary Health Center ### 596604###Primary Presenter @@@ Wallace W. Wolf, Jr., DVM – The Dalles Veterinary Hospital ### 196520###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

SA287 - Canine Allergic Otitis

Location: Reef, Level 2
Rod A. Rosychuk, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM); Mary Ann Vande Linde, DVM – Vande Linde & Associates, LLC
Small Animal

Favorite

Rod A. Rosychuk, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) ### 266049###Primary Presenter @@@ Mary Ann Vande Linde, DVM – Vande Linde & Associates, LLC ### 172754###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

SA299 - Pet-specific Care: Putting the Potential into Practice

Location: Lagoon J, Level 2
Lowell Ackerman, DVM, DACVD, MBA, CVA, MPA; Joan Winter, DVM – Joan D Winter,DVM,Inc.,
Small Animal

Favorite

Lowell Ackerman, DVM, DACVD, MBA, CVA, MPA ### 284706###Primary Presenter @@@ Joan Winter, DVM – Joan D Winter,DVM,Inc., ### 196519###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

Symposium
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

S05D - Paws for Thought: New Approaches to Assessing & Treating Feline Pain

Location: Oceanside B, Level 2
Sheilah A. Robertson, BVMS (Hons), PhD, DECVAA, DACAW, DECAWBM (WSEL), CVA, MRCVS; Andy Fox, DVM – ARATANA THERAPEUTICS, INC.
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Sheilah A. Robertson, BVMS (Hons), PhD, DECVAA, DACAW, DECAWBM (WSEL), CVA, MRCVS ### 278968###Primary Presenter @@@ Andy Fox, DVM – ARATANA THERAPEUTICS, INC. ### 465138###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

S09D - Practice Fearlessly by Implementing Proven Fear Free℠ Protocols into Practice: Do Well, by Doing Good

Location: Oceanside D, Level 2
Marty Becker, DVM – Pet Complex, P.A.
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

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Marty Becker, DVM – Pet Complex, P.A. ### 596576###Primary Presenter
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

S13D - Learnings from Human Healthcare: Anesthetic Checklists

Location: Oceanside C, Level 2
Jo Ann Morrison, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), MS – BANFIELD PET HOSPITAL
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Jo Ann Morrison, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), MS – BANFIELD PET HOSPITAL ### 596684###Primary Presenter
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Event
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

E03 - An Evening & Conversation with Mayim Bialik

Location: Mandalay Bay EG, Level 2
Entertainment

Sponsored By:

Favorite
Monday, February 18, 2019
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

AAHA Workplace Session 1
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

S27A - Culture: What Is It & Why Does It Matter

Location: Mandalay Bay D, Level 2
Randy Hall – Aspire; Amy R. Johnson, BS, LATG, LVT – AAHA - AMERICAN ANIMAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Sponsored By: AAHA - AMERICAN ANIMAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, MERCK ANIMAL HEALTH

Favorite

Randy Hall – Aspire ### 645283###Primary Presenter @@@ Amy R. Johnson, BS, LATG, LVT – AAHA - AMERICAN ANIMAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION ### 645275###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

Lecture
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

EQ30 - Equine Back Pain: Radiographic & Ultrasonographic Diagnosis, Treatment & Expected Outcomes

Location: Palm C, Level 3
Kent Allen, DVM; Kathy Backus, DVM – Universally Holistic Veterinary Services
Equine

Favorite

Kent Allen, DVM ### 596573###Primary Presenter @@@ Kathy Backus, DVM – Universally Holistic Veterinary Services ### 196416###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

EQ34 - Current Recommendations in Preventative Care

Location: Palm B, Level 3
Joseph J. Bertone, DVM, MS, DACVIM (LAIM) – Western University of Health Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine; Jerry Billquist, DVM, MS – Billquist Animal Care
Equine

Favorite

Joseph J. Bertone, DVM, MS, DACVIM (LAIM) – Western University of Health Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine ### 172600###Primary Presenter @@@ Jerry Billquist, DVM, MS – Billquist Animal Care ### 196423###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

EX26 - Analgesia & Anesthesia in Rabbits & Rodents

Location: Palm D, Level 3
Joerg Mayer, DVM, MS, DACZM, DABVP (ECM), DECZM – University of Georgia; Gerald Flottmann, DVM – Flottmann Enterprises Inc.
Avian & Exotics

Favorite

Joerg Mayer, DVM, MS, DACZM, DABVP (ECM), DECZM – University of Georgia ### 263556###Primary Presenter @@@ Gerald Flottmann, DVM – Flottmann Enterprises Inc. ### 196445###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

FA09 - EHD Seroprevalence in Texas Beef Cattle

Location: Palm A, Level 3
Thomas B. Hairgrove, DVM, MS – College of Agriculture & Life Sciences; Susan McCartney, DVM – Large Animal Mobile Veterinarian
Food Animal

Favorite

Thomas B. Hairgrove, DVM, MS – College of Agriculture & Life Sciences ### 596611###Primary Presenter @@@ Susan McCartney, DVM – Large Animal Mobile Veterinarian ### 196475###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

PM28 - Local SEO in 2019: Google Changed Everything

Location: Breakers K, Level 2
Robert Sanchez – DIGITAL EMPATHY; Cris Chilelli, CVPM – VCA, Inc.
Practice Management

Favorite

Robert Sanchez – DIGITAL EMPATHY ### 596655###Primary Presenter @@@ Cris Chilelli, CVPM – VCA, Inc. ### 284688###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

PM52 - Practice Management 101 - Knowing the Basics

Location: Breakers H, Level 2
David McCormick, MS, CVA – Simmons & Associates; Kelly Deselms, RVT, CCRP, LVT – Olympia Pet Emergency
Practice Management

Favorite

David McCormick, MS, CVA – Simmons & Associates ### 596634###Primary Presenter @@@ Kelly Deselms, RVT, CCRP, LVT – Olympia Pet Emergency ### 433632###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

SA07 - Low Stress Handling & Bite Prevention: Reading Body Language & Predicting Behavior

Location: South Seas E, Level 3
Meghan E. Herron, DVM, DACVB – The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine; William G. Smith, DVM
Small Animal

Favorite

Meghan E. Herron, DVM, DACVB – The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine ### 596615###Primary Presenter @@@ William G. Smith, DVM ### 629947###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

SA65 - Juvenile Dental Pathology: What to Expect & How to Proceed

Location: South Seas J, Level 3
Barden Greenfield, DVM, DAVDC – MidSouth Veterinary Dental Referrals, PLC; Gerald Adams, DVM – Adams Pet Hospital
Small Animal

Favorite

Barden Greenfield, DVM, DAVDC – MidSouth Veterinary Dental Referrals, PLC ### 177108###Primary Presenter @@@ Gerald Adams, DVM – Adams Pet Hospital ### 196410###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

VT01 - Anesthesia & Analgesia Case Studies

Location: Banyan, Level 3
Tasha McNerney, RVT, CVPP, VTS (Anesthesia); Elizabeth Barclay, LVT, AAS – Fort Hood Veterinary Center
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

Tasha McNerney, RVT, CVPP, VTS (Anesthesia) ### 596637###Primary Presenter @@@ Elizabeth Barclay, LVT, AAS – Fort Hood Veterinary Center ### 196418###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

SA101 - Disaster Preparedness & the Veterinary Practice

Location: Lagoon J, Level 2
Jenifer Chatfield, DVM, DACZM – 4J Conservation Center; Emma Gebhardt, DVM – DoD
Small Animal

Favorite

Jenifer Chatfield, DVM, DACZM – 4J Conservation Center ### 125580###Primary Presenter @@@ Emma Gebhardt, DVM – DoD ### 431160###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

SA118 - Feline Aortic Thromboembolism: An Update

Location: South Seas F, Level 3
Julien Guillaumin, DACVECC, DECVECC – The Ohio State University; Jennifer Halley, DVM – Veterinary Specialist of Connecticut/Pet Partners USA
Small Animal

Favorite

Julien Guillaumin, DACVECC, DECVECC – The Ohio State University ### 596610###Primary Presenter @@@ Jennifer Halley, DVM – Veterinary Specialist of Connecticut/Pet Partners USA ### 629106###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

SA152 - Home Care & End of Life Issues

Location: Mandalay Bay I, Level 2
Margie Scherk, DVM, DABVP (FELINE PRACTICE); Linda Schoenberg, DVM, DABVP (FELINE PRACTICE)EMERITUS, PhD – DRCATS LLC
Small Animal

Favorite

Margie Scherk, DVM, DABVP (FELINE PRACTICE) ### 417719###Primary Presenter @@@ Linda Schoenberg, DVM, DABVP (FELINE PRACTICE)EMERITUS, PhD – DRCATS LLC ### 196497###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

SA158 - Canine Esophageal Disorders: Recognize Them Timely & Treat Them Efficiently

Location: South Seas H, Level 3
Frederic Gaschen, DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM-CA (IM) – Louisiana State University; Peter Perron, DVM – Southwest Animal Hospital
Small Animal

Favorite

Frederic Gaschen, DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM-CA (IM) – Louisiana State University ### 172637###Primary Presenter @@@ Peter Perron, DVM – Southwest Animal Hospital ### 317415###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

SA182 - 10 Ways to Improve our Hospice & Palliative Care Visits

Location: Reef, Level 2
Tamara Shearer, DVM, CHPV, CCRP, CVA, CVPP, CTPEP; Mark Russak, DVM – Nutmeg Veterinary Consulting
Small Animal

Favorite

Tamara Shearer, DVM, CHPV, CCRP, CVA, CVPP, CTPEP ### 596660###Primary Presenter @@@ Mark Russak, DVM – Nutmeg Veterinary Consulting ### 432269###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

SA194 - Spinal Radiography: Tricky Lesions That Change Everything

Location: South Seas B, Level 3
Jay Griffin, DVM, DACVR – Texas A&M University; Karl Jernstedt, DVM – Morgan Veterinary Clinic LLC
Small Animal

Favorite

Jay Griffin, DVM, DACVR – Texas A&M University ### 596690###Primary Presenter @@@ Karl Jernstedt, DVM – Morgan Veterinary Clinic LLC ### 196456###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

SA288 - Feline Otitis

Location: Mandalay Bay B, Level 2
Rod A. Rosychuk, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM); Marcia Harmelink, DVM – HILL'S PET NUTRITION
Small Animal

Favorite

Rod A. Rosychuk, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) ### 266049###Primary Presenter @@@ Marcia Harmelink, DVM – HILL'S PET NUTRITION ### 196450###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

SA332 - Visceral Organ Biopsy

Location: Lagoon H, Level 2
Howard B. Seim, III, DVM, DACVS – VideoVet; David F. Nelson, DVM – Relief Service and House Call Service
Small Animal

Favorite

Howard B. Seim, III, DVM, DACVS – VideoVet ### 424979###Primary Presenter @@@ David F. Nelson, DVM – Relief Service and House Call Service ### 648316###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

Session Title Pending
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

FA45P - Ram Breeding Soundness Examinations (RBSE)

Location: Jasmine E, Level 3
Cleon Kimberling, DVM; Geri Parsons, CVT; Cindy S. Backus, DVM, MS, PhD – Countryside Veterinary Svc.
Food Animal

Favorite

Cleon Kimberling, DVM ### 596621###Co-Presenter @@@ Geri Parsons, CVT ### 627202###Co-Presenter @@@ Cindy S. Backus, DVM, MS, PhD – Countryside Veterinary Svc. ### 196415###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

Symposium
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

S19A - Lone Star Tick: An Expanding Threat to Pets & Humans

Location: South Seas D, Level 3
Beckie Mossor, RVT – 3K9 Working Dogs
Veterinary Technician

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Beckie Mossor, RVT – 3K9 Working Dogs ### 195158###Primary Presenter
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

S20A - Doing Good with SDMA: Benefits of SDMA Beyond CKD

Location: Oceanside B, Level 2
Jennifer Ogeer, DVM, MS, MBA – IDEXX
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Jennifer Ogeer, DVM, MS, MBA – IDEXX ### 306761###Primary Presenter
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

VT25 - Diabetic Cats: Not Small Diabetic Dogs!

Location: Jasmine A, Level 3
Rachel Poulin, RVT, VTS (SAIM); Karen Thang, AS
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

Rachel Poulin, RVT, VTS (SAIM) ### 263565###Primary Presenter @@@ Karen Thang, AS ### 196419###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

S01AP - The Changing Toolbox for Canine OA Pain Management

Location: Oceanside C, Level 2
Mark G. Papich, DVM, MS, DACVCP – NCSU-CVM; Steven Budsberg, DVM, MS, DACVS – University of Georgia; Mary Fuller, DVM – LIFELEARN, INC.
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Mark G. Papich, DVM, MS, DACVCP – NCSU-CVM ### 596644###Co-Presenter @@@ Steven Budsberg, DVM, MS, DACVS – University of Georgia ### 181546###Co-Presenter @@@ Mary Fuller, DVM – LIFELEARN, INC. ### 434712###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

S04AP - The Forgotten Feline: What Can I Do for Allergic Cats?

Location: Mandalay Bay J, Level 2
Alison Diesel; Marcus Brown, DVM; Andrew Hillier, BVSc, MANZCVS (CANINE MEDICINE), DACVD
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Alison Diesel ### 596594###Co-Presenter @@@ Marcus Brown, DVM ### 596583###Co-Presenter @@@ Andrew Hillier, BVSc, MANZCVS (CANINE MEDICINE), DACVD ### 284603###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

S16AP - Heartworm: A Dynamic Conversation About a Complex Disease with Dr. Steve Jones & Dr. Brian Herrin

Location: Oceanside D, Level 2
Brian Herrin, DVM, DACVM (Parasitology), PhD; Stephen Jones, DVM – Lakeside Animal Hospital
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Brian Herrin, DVM, DACVM (Parasitology), PhD ### 596614###Co-Presenter @@@ Stephen Jones, DVM – Lakeside Animal Hospital ### 284972###Co-Presenter
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

Regenerative Medicine: What's the Buzz About?
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

S29A - Regenerative Medicine: What's the Buzz About?

Location: Mandalay Bay L, Level 2
Jeff R. Denny, DVM, CCRP, CVPP; Andrew Wood – COMPANION ANIMAL HEALTH BY LITECURE
Sponsored By:

Favorite

Jeff R. Denny, DVM, CCRP, CVPP ### 637830###Primary Presenter @@@ Andrew Wood – COMPANION ANIMAL HEALTH BY LITECURE ### 507901###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

The Seizuring Cat: Investigation & Treatment
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

S35A - The Seizuring Cat: Investigation & Treatment

Location: Lagoon G, Level 2
Simon Platt, BVM&S, DACVIM (Neurology), DECVN, MRCVS – University of Georgia; Catherine Klein
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Simon Platt, BVM&S, DACVIM (Neurology), DECVN, MRCVS – University of Georgia ### 176542###Primary Presenter @@@ Catherine Klein ### 657054###Moderator
7:30 AM - 9:20 AM

Workshop
7:30 AM - 9:20 AM

WS03 - Discover & Tame Your Inner Critic I

Location: Surf D, Level 2
Kimberly Pope-Robinson, DVM – 1 Life Connected
Practice Management

Favorite

Kimberly Pope-Robinson, DVM – 1 Life Connected ### 196486###Instructor
7:30 AM - 9:20 AM

WS16 - Interpretation of Advanced Electrocardiograms

Location: Surf E, Level 2
H. Edward Durham, Jr., CVT, LATG, VTS (Cardiology)
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

H. Edward Durham, Jr., CVT, LATG, VTS (Cardiology) ### 420458###Instructor
7:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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

HO09 - Feline Extractions Made Easier

Location: Room B, Oquendo Center
Robert Furman, BVMS, MRCVS, DAVDC – Southern California Veterinary Dental Specialties & Oral Surgery; Brook Niemiec, DVM, DAVDC, FAVD, DEVDC – Southern California Veterinary Dental Specialties & Oral Surgery; Alan Skinner, DVM – Southern California Veterinary Dental Specialties & Oral Surgery
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Robert Furman, BVMS, MRCVS, DAVDC – Southern California Veterinary Dental Specialties & Oral Surgery ### 635657###Instructor @@@ Brook Niemiec, DVM, DAVDC, FAVD, DEVDC – Southern California Veterinary Dental Specialties & Oral Surgery ### 172695###Instructor @@@ Alan Skinner, DVM – Southern California Veterinary Dental Specialties & Oral Surgery ### 635658###Instructor
7:30 AM - 11:30 AM

HO18 - Ultrasounding the Large Organs in Dogs & Cats: Routine Techniques in Abdominal Ultrasound

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

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Clifford (Kip) Berry, III, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida Small Animal Hospital ### 185324###Instructor @@@ Robert Cole, DVM, DACVR – Auburn University ### 596589###Instructor @@@ Maria Evola, DVM, DACVR – North Carolina State University ### 422425###Instructor @@@ Lukas Kawalilak, DVM, DACVR ### 620929###Instructor @@@ Chelsea Kunst, DVM, DACVR – California Veterinary Specialists ### 596688###Instructor @@@ Nathan Nelson, DVM, MS, DACVR – North Carolina State University ### 422423###Instructor @@@ Rachel Policelli Smith, DVM, DACVR – Oakland Veterinary Referral Services ### 596691###Instructor @@@ Erin G. Porter, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida ### 185337###Instructor @@@ David Szabo, DVM, DACVR ### 488099###Instructor
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

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

HO05 - RECOVER CPR: Basic & Advanced Life Support Instructor Certifications

Location: Room CD, Oquendo Center
Daniel J. Fletcher, DVM, DACVECC, PhD – CORNELL UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE, BAKER INSTITUTE AND FELINE HEALTH CENTER; Courtney Waxman, CVT, RVT, VTS (Emergency & Critical Care); Kenichiro Yagi, RVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM), MS – Adobe Animal Hospital
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Daniel J. Fletcher, DVM, DACVECC, PhD – CORNELL UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE, BAKER INSTITUTE AND FELINE HEALTH CENTER ### 419979###Instructor @@@ Courtney Waxman, CVT, RVT, VTS (Emergency & Critical Care) ### 420467###Instructor @@@ Kenichiro Yagi, RVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM), MS – Adobe Animal Hospital ### 172766###Instructor
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

HO27 - Key to Successful Treatment of Patellar Luxation in Small & Large Breed Dogs

Location: Surgery Suite, Oquendo Center
Brian S. Beale, DVM, DACVS – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists; Kenneth A. Bruecker, DVM, MS, DACVS, DACVSMR – Continuing Orthopedic Veterinary Education (COVE); David Dycus, DVM, MS, CCRP, DACVS-SA – VOSM; Steven W. Petersen, DVM, DACVS, DACVSMR – VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Brian S. Beale, DVM, DACVS – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists ### 177116###Instructor @@@ Kenneth A. Bruecker, DVM, MS, DACVS, DACVSMR – Continuing Orthopedic Veterinary Education (COVE) ### 177149###Instructor @@@ David Dycus, DVM, MS, CCRP, DACVS-SA – VOSM ### 596597###Instructor @@@ Steven W. Petersen, DVM, DACVS, DACVSMR – VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists ### 426697###Instructor
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Event
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

E07 - Eldorado Canyon Mine Tour

Location: Eldorado Canyon Mine Tour
Entertainment

Favorite
8:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Event
8:00 AM - 1:30 PM

E14 - Red Rock Hiking (Monday)

Location: Red Rock Canyon
Entertainment

Favorite
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

AAHA Workplace Session 2
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

S27B - Culture: Employee engagement & Retention

Location: Mandalay Bay D, Level 2
Randy Hall – Aspire; Amy R. Johnson, BS, LATG, LVT – AAHA - AMERICAN ANIMAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Sponsored By: AAHA - AMERICAN ANIMAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, MERCK ANIMAL HEALTH

Favorite

Randy Hall – Aspire ### 645283###Primary Presenter @@@ Amy R. Johnson, BS, LATG, LVT – AAHA - AMERICAN ANIMAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION ### 645275###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

Economic Justification of RBSE
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

FA46P - Economic Justification of RBSE

Location: Jasmine E, Level 3
Cleon Kimberling, DVM; Geri Parsons, CVT; Cindy S. Backus, DVM, MS, PhD – Countryside Veterinary Svc.
Food Animal

Favorite

Cleon Kimberling, DVM ### 596621###Co-Presenter @@@ Geri Parsons, CVT ### 627202###Co-Presenter @@@ Cindy S. Backus, DVM, MS, PhD – Countryside Veterinary Svc. ### 196415###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

Integrating Regenerative Medicine into Your Practice
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

S29B - Integrating Regenerative Medicine into Your Practice

Location: Mandalay Bay L, Level 2
Jeff R. Denny, DVM, CCRP, CVPP; Andrew Wood – COMPANION ANIMAL HEALTH BY LITECURE
Sponsored By:

Favorite

Jeff R. Denny, DVM, CCRP, CVPP ### 637830###Primary Presenter @@@ Andrew Wood – COMPANION ANIMAL HEALTH BY LITECURE ### 507901###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

Lecture
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

EQ31 - Hind Limb Proximal Suspensory Desmitis in the Horse: Diagnosis, Treatment & Outcomes

Location: Palm C, Level 3
Kent Allen, DVM; Kathy Backus, DVM – Universally Holistic Veterinary Services
Equine

Favorite

Kent Allen, DVM ### 596573###Primary Presenter @@@ Kathy Backus, DVM – Universally Holistic Veterinary Services ### 196416###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

EQ35 - The Tragedy & The Comedy of EPM Diagnosis

Location: Palm B, Level 3
Joseph J. Bertone, DVM, MS, DACVIM (LAIM) – Western University of Health Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine; Jerry Billquist, DVM, MS – Billquist Animal Care
Equine

Favorite

Joseph J. Bertone, DVM, MS, DACVIM (LAIM) – Western University of Health Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine ### 172600###Primary Presenter @@@ Jerry Billquist, DVM, MS – Billquist Animal Care ### 196423###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

EX27 - Rabbit & Ferret Emergency Medicine

Location: Palm D, Level 3
Joerg Mayer, DVM, MS, DACZM, DABVP (ECM), DECZM – University of Georgia; Gerald Flottmann, DVM – Flottmann Enterprises Inc.
Avian & Exotics

Favorite

Joerg Mayer, DVM, MS, DACZM, DABVP (ECM), DECZM – University of Georgia ### 263556###Primary Presenter @@@ Gerald Flottmann, DVM – Flottmann Enterprises Inc. ### 196445###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

FA10 - Bovine Trichomoniasis Control Programs in Texas

Location: Palm A, Level 3
Thomas B. Hairgrove, DVM, MS – College of Agriculture & Life Sciences; Susan McCartney, DVM – Large Animal Mobile Veterinarian
Food Animal

Favorite

Thomas B. Hairgrove, DVM, MS – College of Agriculture & Life Sciences ### 596611###Primary Presenter @@@ Susan McCartney, DVM – Large Animal Mobile Veterinarian ### 196475###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

PM29 - Story Telling in Web Design

Location: Breakers K, Level 2
Robert Sanchez – DIGITAL EMPATHY; Cris Chilelli, CVPM – VCA, Inc.
Practice Management

Favorite

Robert Sanchez – DIGITAL EMPATHY ### 596655###Primary Presenter @@@ Cris Chilelli, CVPM – VCA, Inc. ### 284688###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

PM53 - Managers: How to Work with "Pesky" Owners

Location: Breakers H, Level 2
David McCormick, MS, CVA – Simmons & Associates; Kelly Deselms, RVT, CCRP, LVT – Olympia Pet Emergency
Practice Management

Favorite

David McCormick, MS, CVA – Simmons & Associates ### 596634###Primary Presenter @@@ Kelly Deselms, RVT, CCRP, LVT – Olympia Pet Emergency ### 433632###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

SA08 - Low Stress Handling & Bite Prevention: Mitigating the Environment to Keep You Safe & To Keep Your Patients Happy

Location: South Seas E, Level 3
Meghan E. Herron, DVM, DACVB – The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine; William G. Smith, DVM
Small Animal

Favorite

Meghan E. Herron, DVM, DACVB – The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine ### 596615###Primary Presenter @@@ William G. Smith, DVM ### 629947###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

SA66 - Odontogenic Tumor: Newer Approaches to a Common Problem

Location: South Seas J, Level 3
Barden Greenfield, DVM, DAVDC – MidSouth Veterinary Dental Referrals, PLC; Gerald Adams, DVM – Adams Pet Hospital
Small Animal

Favorite

Barden Greenfield, DVM, DAVDC – MidSouth Veterinary Dental Referrals, PLC ### 177108###Primary Presenter @@@ Gerald Adams, DVM – Adams Pet Hospital ### 196410###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

VT02 - Hypothermia During the Intra-operative & Post-operative Periods

Location: Banyan, Level 3
Tasha McNerney, RVT, CVPP, VTS (Anesthesia); Elizabeth Barclay, LVT, AAS – Fort Hood Veterinary Center
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

Tasha McNerney, RVT, CVPP, VTS (Anesthesia) ### 596637###Primary Presenter @@@ Elizabeth Barclay, LVT, AAS – Fort Hood Veterinary Center ### 196418###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

SA102 - Disaster Response: Infectious Disease

Location: Lagoon J, Level 2
Jenifer Chatfield, DVM, DACZM – 4J Conservation Center; Emma Gebhardt, DVM – DoD
Small Animal

Favorite

Jenifer Chatfield, DVM, DACZM – 4J Conservation Center ### 125580###Primary Presenter @@@ Emma Gebhardt, DVM – DoD ### 431160###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

SA119 - Clinical Management of Dysnatremia

Location: South Seas F, Level 3
Julien Guillaumin, DACVECC, DECVECC – The Ohio State University; Jennifer Halley, DVM – Veterinary Specialist of Connecticut/Pet Partners USA
Small Animal

Favorite

Julien Guillaumin, DACVECC, DECVECC – The Ohio State University ### 596610###Primary Presenter @@@ Jennifer Halley, DVM – Veterinary Specialist of Connecticut/Pet Partners USA ### 629106###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

SA153 - Interactive Cases to Stimulate Your Thinking

Location: Mandalay Bay I, Level 2
Margie Scherk, DVM, DABVP (FELINE PRACTICE); Linda Schoenberg, DVM, DABVP (FELINE PRACTICE)EMERITUS, PhD – DRCATS LLC
Small Animal

Favorite

Margie Scherk, DVM, DABVP (FELINE PRACTICE) ### 417719###Primary Presenter @@@ Linda Schoenberg, DVM, DABVP (FELINE PRACTICE)EMERITUS, PhD – DRCATS LLC ### 196497###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

SA159 - Top Tips for the Use of GI Prokinetics in Your Practice

Location: South Seas H, Level 3
Frederic Gaschen, DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM-CA (IM) – Louisiana State University; Peter Perron, DVM – Southwest Animal Hospital
Small Animal

Favorite

Frederic Gaschen, DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM-CA (IM) – Louisiana State University ### 172637###Primary Presenter @@@ Peter Perron, DVM – Southwest Animal Hospital ### 317415###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

SA183 - Golden Rules for Supporting Hospice & Palliative Care Patients That Cannot Walk

Location: Reef, Level 2
Tamara Shearer, DVM, CHPV, CCRP, CVA, CVPP, CTPEP; Mark Russak, DVM – Nutmeg Veterinary Consulting
Small Animal

Favorite

Tamara Shearer, DVM, CHPV, CCRP, CVA, CVPP, CTPEP ### 596660###Primary Presenter @@@ Mark Russak, DVM – Nutmeg Veterinary Consulting ### 432269###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

SA195 - The Lungs Look Like: A Practical Algorithm for Radiographic Diagnosis of Lung Disease

Location: South Seas B, Level 3
Jay Griffin, DVM, DACVR – Texas A&M University; Karl Jernstedt, DVM – Morgan Veterinary Clinic LLC
Small Animal

Favorite

Jay Griffin, DVM, DACVR – Texas A&M University ### 596690###Primary Presenter @@@ Karl Jernstedt, DVM – Morgan Veterinary Clinic LLC ### 196456###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

SA289 - Canine Otitis Media

Location: Mandalay Bay B, Level 2
Rod A. Rosychuk, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM); Marcia Harmelink, DVM – HILL'S PET NUTRITION
Small Animal

Favorite

Rod A. Rosychuk, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) ### 266049###Primary Presenter @@@ Marcia Harmelink, DVM – HILL'S PET NUTRITION ### 196450###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

SA333 - Surgical Management of a Canine Linear Foreign Body

Location: Lagoon H, Level 2
Howard B. Seim, III, DVM, DACVS – VideoVet; David F. Nelson, DVM – Relief Service and House Call Service
Small Animal

Favorite

Howard B. Seim, III, DVM, DACVS – VideoVet ### 424979###Primary Presenter @@@ David F. Nelson, DVM – Relief Service and House Call Service ### 648316###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

Symposium
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

S01B - Minimizing Opioid Use for Dental Procedures

Location: Oceanside C, Level 2
Tamara Grubb, DVM, PhD, DACVAA – Washington State University Coll Vet Med; Mary Fuller, DVM – LIFELEARN, INC.
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Tamara Grubb, DVM, PhD, DACVAA – Washington State University Coll Vet Med ### 596607###Primary Presenter @@@ Mary Fuller, DVM – LIFELEARN, INC. ### 434712###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

S16B - Lyme Disease: Does It Matter If a Dog Is Positive?

Location: Oceanside D, Level 2
George E. Moore, DVM, DACVPM, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD – College of Veterinary Medicine
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

George E. Moore, DVM, DACVPM, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD – College of Veterinary Medicine ### 422298###Primary Presenter
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

S19B - Let's Talk Lifestyle Vaccines: Having the Conversation with Pet Owners

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

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Kara Burns, MS, LVT, MEd, VTS (Nutrition) – Academy of Veterinary Nutrition Technicians ### 172606###Primary Presenter
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

S20B - CRP: What’s Your Superpower? Detect & Monitor Systemic Inflammation in Dogs in Real Time

Location: Oceanside B, Level 2
Graham Bilbrough, MA, VetMB, MRCVS, CertVA
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Graham Bilbrough, MA, VetMB, MRCVS, CertVA ### 194499###Primary Presenter
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

VT26 - Teaching Diabetic Management to the Pet Owner: Get Those Owners into the Game!

Location: Jasmine A, Level 3
Rachel Poulin, RVT, VTS (SAIM); Karen Thang, AS
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

Rachel Poulin, RVT, VTS (SAIM) ### 263565###Primary Presenter @@@ Karen Thang, AS ### 196419###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

S04BP - The Allergic Dog: What Am I Missing?

Location: Mandalay Bay J, Level 2
Karin Beale, DVM, DACVD; Ashley S. Bourgeois, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic Portland; Andrew Hillier, BVSc, MANZCVS (CANINE MEDICINE), DACVD
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Karin Beale, DVM, DACVD ### 596575###Co-Presenter @@@ Ashley S. Bourgeois, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic Portland ### 596581###Co-Presenter @@@ Andrew Hillier, BVSc, MANZCVS (CANINE MEDICINE), DACVD ### 284603###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

Underdiagnosed Disease of the Feline Intestine, Pancreas & Liver
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

S35B - Underdiagnosed Disease of the Feline Intestine, Pancreas & Liver

Location: Lagoon G, Level 2
Adam Rudinsky, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) – The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine; Catherine Klein
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Adam Rudinsky, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) – The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine ### 424025###Primary Presenter @@@ Catherine Klein ### 657054###Moderator
8:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Event
8:30 AM - 1:30 PM

E08 - Colorado River Calm Water Rafting Tour

Location: Colorado River Calm Water Rafting Tour
Entertainment

Favorite
9:30 AM - 9:55 AM

Learning Lounge
9:30 AM - 9:55 AM

EL02 - The Wheel of Fortune

Location: Learning Lounge, Level 1
Travis York – The Calico Group
Practice Management

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Travis York – The Calico Group ### 468949###Primary Presenter
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM

Industry Seminar
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM

IS01 - Harness Technology to Streamline Workflow Before, During & After a Visit

Location: Exhibit Hall Theater A, Level 1
Mark Finke, DVM – Electric City Animal Clinic; Dermot Jevens, DVM, DACVS; Matt Russell – IDEXX
Practice Management

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Mark Finke, DVM – Electric City Animal Clinic ### 657428###Co-Presenter @@@ Dermot Jevens, DVM, DACVS ### 657427###Co-Presenter @@@ Matt Russell – IDEXX ### 596651###Co-Presenter
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM

IS02 - Canine Heartworm Disease

Location: Exhibit Hall Theater B, Level 1
Chris Adolph, DVM, MS, ACVM – ZOETIS; Kelly Bowman, DVM – Zoetis
Sponsored By:

Favorite

Chris Adolph, DVM, MS, ACVM – ZOETIS ### 172592###Primary Presenter @@@ Kelly Bowman, DVM – Zoetis ### 441744###Moderator
10:00 AM - 10:25 AM

Learning Lounge
10:00 AM - 10:25 AM

EL03 - The Next Generation of Internal Parasite Protection for Cats

Location: Learning Lounge, Level 1
Russell Drury, DVM
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Russell Drury, DVM ### 661724###Primary Presenter
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Event
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

E15 - Vegas Golden Knights Tour at T-Mobile Arena (Monday)

Location: T-Mobile Arena
Entertainment

Favorite
10:30 AM - 10:55 AM

Learning Lounge
10:30 AM - 10:55 AM

EL04 - The Only FDA Approved Treatment for Feline Hypertension

Location: Learning Lounge, Level 1
Grant Beckett, MRCVS, BVSc, MMD – Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedical
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Grant Beckett, MRCVS, BVSc, MMD – Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedical ### 316154###Primary Presenter
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

AAHA Workplace Session 3
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

S27C - Culture: Defining the One That's Best for Your Practice

Location: Mandalay Bay D, Level 2
Randy Hall – Aspire; Amy R. Johnson, BS, LATG, LVT – AAHA - AMERICAN ANIMAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Sponsored By: AAHA - AMERICAN ANIMAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, MERCK ANIMAL HEALTH

Favorite

Randy Hall – Aspire ### 645283###Primary Presenter @@@ Amy R. Johnson, BS, LATG, LVT – AAHA - AMERICAN ANIMAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION ### 645275###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

Feline Oncology
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

S35D - Feline Lymphoma: Beyond the GI Tract

Location: Lagoon G, Level 2
Sue Ettinger, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) – Dr. Sue Cancer Vet PLLC and Veterinary Cancer Center; Catherine Klein
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Sue Ettinger, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) – Dr. Sue Cancer Vet PLLC and Veterinary Cancer Center ### 172631###Primary Presenter @@@ Catherine Klein ### 657054###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

Lecture
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

EQ32 - The Pre-purchase Exam: How to Reconcile the Physical Exam & Imaging & Client Expectations

Location: Palm C, Level 3
Kent Allen, DVM; Kathy Backus, DVM – Universally Holistic Veterinary Services
Equine

Favorite

Kent Allen, DVM ### 596573###Primary Presenter @@@ Kathy Backus, DVM – Universally Holistic Veterinary Services ### 196416###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

EQ36 - Fever of Unknown Origin

Location: Palm B, Level 3
Joseph J. Bertone, DVM, MS, DACVIM (LAIM) – Western University of Health Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine; Jerry Billquist, DVM, MS – Billquist Animal Care
Equine

Favorite

Joseph J. Bertone, DVM, MS, DACVIM (LAIM) – Western University of Health Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine ### 172600###Primary Presenter @@@ Jerry Billquist, DVM, MS – Billquist Animal Care ### 196423###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

EX28 - Workup & Update of Adrenal Disease in Ferrets

Location: Palm D, Level 3
Joerg Mayer, DVM, MS, DACZM, DABVP (ECM), DECZM – University of Georgia; Gerald Flottmann, DVM – Flottmann Enterprises Inc.
Avian & Exotics

Favorite

Joerg Mayer, DVM, MS, DACZM, DABVP (ECM), DECZM – University of Georgia ### 263556###Primary Presenter @@@ Gerald Flottmann, DVM – Flottmann Enterprises Inc. ### 196445###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

FA11 - Review of Study to Determine Seroprevalence & Spatial Distribution of Bovine Anaplasmosis in Texas & The Role of the Winter Tick in Transmission

Location: Palm A, Level 3
Thomas B. Hairgrove, DVM, MS – College of Agriculture & Life Sciences; Susan McCartney, DVM – Large Animal Mobile Veterinarian
Food Animal

Favorite

Thomas B. Hairgrove, DVM, MS – College of Agriculture & Life Sciences ### 596611###Primary Presenter @@@ Susan McCartney, DVM – Large Animal Mobile Veterinarian ### 196475###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

PM41 - The Psychology of the Buyer’s Journey

Location: Breakers K, Level 2
Robert Sanchez – DIGITAL EMPATHY; Cris Chilelli, CVPM – VCA, Inc.
Practice Management

Favorite

Robert Sanchez – DIGITAL EMPATHY ### 596655###Primary Presenter @@@ Cris Chilelli, CVPM – VCA, Inc. ### 284688###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

PM50 - Metrics to Strategies: Increasing Team Productivity

Location: Breakers H, Level 2
Karen E. Felsted, CPA, MS, DVM, CVPM, CVA – PantheraT Veterinary Management Consulting; Kelly Deselms, RVT, CCRP, LVT – Olympia Pet Emergency
Practice Management

Favorite

Karen E. Felsted, CPA, MS, DVM, CVPM, CVA – PantheraT Veterinary Management Consulting ### 125589###Primary Presenter @@@ Kelly Deselms, RVT, CCRP, LVT – Olympia Pet Emergency ### 433632###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

SA09 - Low Stress Handling & Bite Prevention: Canine & Feline Handling Tools: Use Them Early & Use Them Often!

Location: South Seas E, Level 3
Meghan E. Herron, DVM, DACVB – The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine; William G. Smith, DVM
Small Animal

Favorite

Meghan E. Herron, DVM, DACVB – The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine ### 596615###Primary Presenter @@@ William G. Smith, DVM ### 629947###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

SA67 - Review & Discussion of Uncommon Dental Radiographic Pathology

Location: South Seas J, Level 3
Barden Greenfield, DVM, DAVDC – MidSouth Veterinary Dental Referrals, PLC; Gerald Adams, DVM – Adams Pet Hospital
Small Animal

Favorite

Barden Greenfield, DVM, DAVDC – MidSouth Veterinary Dental Referrals, PLC ### 177108###Primary Presenter @@@ Gerald Adams, DVM – Adams Pet Hospital ### 196410###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

VT03 - Understanding Capnography

Location: Banyan, Level 3
Tasha McNerney, RVT, CVPP, VTS (Anesthesia); Elizabeth Barclay, LVT, AAS – Fort Hood Veterinary Center
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

Tasha McNerney, RVT, CVPP, VTS (Anesthesia) ### 596637###Primary Presenter @@@ Elizabeth Barclay, LVT, AAS – Fort Hood Veterinary Center ### 196418###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

SA103 - Ebola & Zika & Domestic Animals

Location: Lagoon J, Level 2
Jenifer Chatfield, DVM, DACZM – 4J Conservation Center; Emma Gebhardt, DVM – DoD
Small Animal

Favorite

Jenifer Chatfield, DVM, DACZM – 4J Conservation Center ### 125580###Primary Presenter @@@ Emma Gebhardt, DVM – DoD ### 431160###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

SA120 - Cardiovascular Monitoring

Location: South Seas F, Level 3
Julien Guillaumin, DACVECC, DECVECC – The Ohio State University; Jennifer Halley, DVM – Veterinary Specialist of Connecticut/Pet Partners USA
Small Animal

Favorite

Julien Guillaumin, DACVECC, DECVECC – The Ohio State University ### 596610###Primary Presenter @@@ Jennifer Halley, DVM – Veterinary Specialist of Connecticut/Pet Partners USA ### 629106###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

SA154 - Update Your Protocols for FeLV & FIV Testing

Location: Mandalay Bay I, Level 2
Susan Little, DVM, DABVP (Feline) – Bytown Cat Hospital; Linda Schoenberg, DVM, DABVP (FELINE PRACTICE)EMERITUS, PhD – DRCATS LLC
Small Animal

Favorite

Susan Little, DVM, DABVP (Feline) – Bytown Cat Hospital ### 177112###Primary Presenter @@@ Linda Schoenberg, DVM, DABVP (FELINE PRACTICE)EMERITUS, PhD – DRCATS LLC ### 196497###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

SA160 - Acute Hemorrhagic Diarrhea Syndrome: Do's & Don'ts

Location: South Seas H, Level 3
Frederic Gaschen, DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM-CA (IM) – Louisiana State University; Peter Perron, DVM – Southwest Animal Hospital
Small Animal

Favorite

Frederic Gaschen, DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM-CA (IM) – Louisiana State University ### 172637###Primary Presenter @@@ Peter Perron, DVM – Southwest Animal Hospital ### 317415###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

SA184 - Hospice Fee Structuring: Yes You Can Charge for Hospice Care

Location: Reef, Level 2
Kathleen Cooney, DVM, MS, CHPV – Cooney Animal Hospice Consulting; Mark Russak, DVM – Nutmeg Veterinary Consulting
Small Animal

Favorite

Kathleen Cooney, DVM, MS, CHPV – Cooney Animal Hospice Consulting ### 177144###Primary Presenter @@@ Mark Russak, DVM – Nutmeg Veterinary Consulting ### 432269###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

SA196 - Vomiting Simplified: A Question & Answer Approach to Abdominal Radiography

Location: South Seas B, Level 3
Jay Griffin, DVM, DACVR – Texas A&M University; Karl Jernstedt, DVM – Morgan Veterinary Clinic LLC
Small Animal

Favorite

Jay Griffin, DVM, DACVR – Texas A&M University ### 596690###Primary Presenter @@@ Karl Jernstedt, DVM – Morgan Veterinary Clinic LLC ### 196456###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

SA334 - Canine Urethral Surgery & Feline Perineal Urethrostomy: A Novel Approach

Location: Lagoon H, Level 2
Howard B. Seim, III, DVM, DACVS – VideoVet; David F. Nelson, DVM – Relief Service and House Call Service
Small Animal

Favorite

Howard B. Seim, III, DVM, DACVS – VideoVet ### 424979###Primary Presenter @@@ David F. Nelson, DVM – Relief Service and House Call Service ### 648316###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

Session Title Pending
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

FA47P - Ewe & Lamb Management

Location: Jasmine E, Level 3
Cleon Kimberling, DVM; Geri Parsons, CVT; Cindy S. Backus, DVM, MS, PhD – Countryside Veterinary Svc.
Food Animal

Favorite

Cleon Kimberling, DVM ### 596621###Co-Presenter @@@ Geri Parsons, CVT ### 627202###Co-Presenter @@@ Cindy S. Backus, DVM, MS, PhD – Countryside Veterinary Svc. ### 196415###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

Symposium
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

S01C - Minimizing Opioid Use for Abdominal Surgeries

Location: Oceanside C, Level 2
Andre Shih, DVM, DACVAA, DACVECC; Mary Fuller, DVM – LIFELEARN, INC.
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Andre Shih, DVM, DACVAA, DACVECC ### 596661###Primary Presenter @@@ Mary Fuller, DVM – LIFELEARN, INC. ### 434712###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

S16C - Leptospirosis: A New Era of Diagnosis & Prevention

Location: Oceanside D, Level 2
Jane Sykes, BVSC (HONS), DACVIM (SAIM), PhD – UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Jane Sykes, BVSC (HONS), DACVIM (SAIM), PhD – UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine ### 172744###Primary Presenter
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

S19C - Heartworms EXPOSED: Revealing the Reality & Risks of Heartworm Disease

Location: South Seas D, Level 3
Janet McConnell, CVT
Veterinary Technician

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Janet McConnell, CVT ### 596633###Primary Presenter
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

S20C - Reticulocytes Count: Why They Are More Important Than Just Classifying Anemia

Location: Oceanside B, Level 2
Dennis DeNicola, DVM, DACVP, PhD
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Dennis DeNicola, DVM, DACVP, PhD ### 172623###Primary Presenter
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

VT27 - Leptospirosis

Location: Jasmine A, Level 3
Rachel Poulin, RVT, VTS (SAIM); Melissa Clark-Pehrson – Spencer Springs Animal Hospital
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

Rachel Poulin, RVT, VTS (SAIM) ### 263565###Primary Presenter @@@ Melissa Clark-Pehrson – Spencer Springs Animal Hospital ### 196432###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

S04CP - The Atopic Dog: How Do I Achieve Long-term Control?

Location: Mandalay Bay J, Level 2
Karin Beale, DVM, DACVD; Alison Diesel; Andrew Hillier, BVSc, MANZCVS (CANINE MEDICINE), DACVD
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Karin Beale, DVM, DACVD ### 596575###Co-Presenter @@@ Alison Diesel ### 596594###Co-Presenter @@@ Andrew Hillier, BVSc, MANZCVS (CANINE MEDICINE), DACVD ### 284603###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

Laser Therapy: Myth, Magic, or Science?
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

S29C - Laser Therapy: Myth, Magic, or Science?

Location: Mandalay Bay L, Level 2
John C. Godbold, Jr., DVM – Stonehaven Veterinary Consulting; Andrew Wood – COMPANION ANIMAL HEALTH BY LITECURE
Sponsored By:

Favorite

John C. Godbold, Jr., DVM – Stonehaven Veterinary Consulting ### 172642###Primary Presenter @@@ Andrew Wood – COMPANION ANIMAL HEALTH BY LITECURE ### 507901###Moderator
10:30 AM - 12:20 PM

Workshop
10:30 AM - 12:20 PM

WS04 - Discover & Tame Your Inner Critic II

Location: Surf D, Level 2
Kimberly Pope-Robinson, DVM – 1 Life Connected
Practice Management

Favorite

Kimberly Pope-Robinson, DVM – 1 Life Connected ### 196486###Instructor
10:30 AM - 12:20 PM

WS14 - PrideVMC Town Hall/Workshop: Be Your Authentic Self

Location: Surf E, Level 2
Kara Burns, MS, LVT, MEd, VTS (Nutrition) – Academy of Veterinary Nutrition Technicians; Ellen Lowery, DVM, PhD, MBA – Kansas State University, Olatha
Practice Management

Favorite

Kara Burns, MS, LVT, MEd, VTS (Nutrition) – Academy of Veterinary Nutrition Technicians ### 172606###Instructor @@@ Ellen Lowery, DVM, PhD, MBA – Kansas State University, Olatha ### 597560###Instructor
10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Event
10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

E18 - Boulder City Brewery Tour

Location: Boulder City Brewery Tour
Entertainment

Favorite
11:00 AM - 11:25 AM

Learning Lounge
11:00 AM - 11:25 AM

EL05 - The Only AAHA Recommended & FDA Approved Insulin for the First-Line Treatment of Diabetic Cats

Location: Learning Lounge, Level 1
Grant Beckett, MRCVS, BVSc, MMD – Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedical
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Grant Beckett, MRCVS, BVSc, MMD – Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedical ### 316154###Primary Presenter
11:30 AM - 11:55 AM

Learning Lounge
11:30 AM - 11:55 AM

EL06 - The Only Product Approved by the FDA for the Prevention of Borrelia burgdorferi Infections as a Direct Result of Killing Black-legged Ticks

Location: Learning Lounge, Level 1
Ed Loebach, DVM, DABVP (Canine/Feline) – Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Ed Loebach, DVM, DABVP (Canine/Feline) – Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health ### 647588###Primary Presenter
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

AAHA Workplace Session 4
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

S27D - Culture & The Bottom Line

Location: Mandalay Bay D, Level 2
Randy Hall – Aspire; Amy R. Johnson, BS, LATG, LVT – AAHA - AMERICAN ANIMAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Sponsored By: AAHA - AMERICAN ANIMAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, MERCK ANIMAL HEALTH

Favorite

Randy Hall – Aspire ### 645283###Primary Presenter @@@ Amy R. Johnson, BS, LATG, LVT – AAHA - AMERICAN ANIMAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION ### 645275###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

Don’t Go Breaking My “Feline” Heart
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

S35C - Don’t Go Breaking My “Feline” Heart

Location: Lagoon G, Level 2
Sonya Gordon, DVSc, DACVIM (Cardiology) – Texas A&M University; Catherine Klein
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Sonya Gordon, DVSc, DACVIM (Cardiology) – Texas A&M University ### 596606###Primary Presenter @@@ Catherine Klein ### 657054###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

Lecture
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

EQ37 - Neuroanatomic Diagnosis

Location: Palm B, Level 3
Joseph J. Bertone, DVM, MS, DACVIM (LAIM) – Western University of Health Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine; Jerry Billquist, DVM, MS – Billquist Animal Care
Equine

Favorite

Joseph J. Bertone, DVM, MS, DACVIM (LAIM) – Western University of Health Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine ### 172600###Primary Presenter @@@ Jerry Billquist, DVM, MS – Billquist Animal Care ### 196423###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

EX29 - Insulinoma in Ferrets

Location: Palm D, Level 3
Joerg Mayer, DVM, MS, DACZM, DABVP (ECM), DECZM – University of Georgia; Gerald Flottmann, DVM – Flottmann Enterprises Inc.
Avian & Exotics

Favorite

Joerg Mayer, DVM, MS, DACZM, DABVP (ECM), DECZM – University of Georgia ### 263556###Primary Presenter @@@ Gerald Flottmann, DVM – Flottmann Enterprises Inc. ### 196445###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

FA12 - Cerebellar Abiotrophy: A Case Study

Location: Palm A, Level 3
Thomas B. Hairgrove, DVM, MS – College of Agriculture & Life Sciences; Susan McCartney, DVM – Large Animal Mobile Veterinarian
Food Animal

Favorite

Thomas B. Hairgrove, DVM, MS – College of Agriculture & Life Sciences ### 596611###Primary Presenter @@@ Susan McCartney, DVM – Large Animal Mobile Veterinarian ### 196475###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

PM42 - Rewards of Reward Programs

Location: Breakers K, Level 2
Stacee Santi, DVM – VET2PET; Cris Chilelli, CVPM – VCA, Inc.
Practice Management

Favorite

Stacee Santi, DVM – VET2PET ### 263570###Primary Presenter @@@ Cris Chilelli, CVPM – VCA, Inc. ### 284688###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

PM51 - Communications: The Most Rewarding Part of Your Day

Location: Breakers H, Level 2
Amanda Donnelly, DVM, MBA – ALD Veterinary Consulting, LLC; Kelly Deselms, RVT, CCRP, LVT – Olympia Pet Emergency
Practice Management

Favorite

Amanda Donnelly, DVM, MBA – ALD Veterinary Consulting, LLC ### 242295###Primary Presenter @@@ Kelly Deselms, RVT, CCRP, LVT – Olympia Pet Emergency ### 433632###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

SA10 - Low Stress Handling & Bite Prevention: Better Living Through Chemistry

Location: South Seas E, Level 3
Meghan E. Herron, DVM, DACVB – The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine; William G. Smith, DVM
Small Animal

Favorite

Meghan E. Herron, DVM, DACVB – The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine ### 596615###Primary Presenter @@@ William G. Smith, DVM ### 629947###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

SA68 - How Much Do You Know? Interactive Complicated Cases

Location: South Seas J, Level 3
Barden Greenfield, DVM, DAVDC – MidSouth Veterinary Dental Referrals, PLC; Gerald Adams, DVM – Adams Pet Hospital
Small Animal

Favorite

Barden Greenfield, DVM, DAVDC – MidSouth Veterinary Dental Referrals, PLC ### 177108###Primary Presenter @@@ Gerald Adams, DVM – Adams Pet Hospital ### 196410###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

SA81 - Puppy Pediatric Derm

Location: Mandalay Bay B, Level 2
Alberto Martin Cordero, DVM, DLACVD; Joan Winter, DVM – Joan D Winter,DVM,Inc.,
Small Animal

Favorite

Alberto Martin Cordero, DVM, DLACVD ### 600325###Primary Presenter @@@ Joan Winter, DVM – Joan D Winter,DVM,Inc., ### 196519###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

VT04 - Anesthesia for the Dentistry Patient

Location: Banyan, Level 3
Tasha McNerney, RVT, CVPP, VTS (Anesthesia); Elizabeth Barclay, LVT, AAS – Fort Hood Veterinary Center
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

Tasha McNerney, RVT, CVPP, VTS (Anesthesia) ### 596637###Primary Presenter @@@ Elizabeth Barclay, LVT, AAS – Fort Hood Veterinary Center ### 196418###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

EQ33P - Power Hour: Interesting Imaging Case Presentations

Location: Palm C, Level 3
Kent Allen, DVM; Jean-Marie D.R Denoix, DVM, PhD – Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire d'Alfort; Kurt Selberg, DVM, MS, DACVR – University of Georgia; Kathy Backus, DVM – Universally Holistic Veterinary Services
Equine

Favorite

Kent Allen, DVM ### 596573###Co-Presenter @@@ Jean-Marie D.R Denoix, DVM, PhD – Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire d'Alfort ### 596593###Co-Presenter @@@ Kurt Selberg, DVM, MS, DACVR – University of Georgia ### 172729###Co-Presenter @@@ Kathy Backus, DVM – Universally Holistic Veterinary Services ### 196416###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

SA104 - Nipah: The Worst Disease You've Never Heard Of

Location: Lagoon J, Level 2
Jenifer Chatfield, DVM, DACZM – 4J Conservation Center; Emma Gebhardt, DVM – DoD
Small Animal

Favorite

Jenifer Chatfield, DVM, DACZM – 4J Conservation Center ### 125580###Primary Presenter @@@ Emma Gebhardt, DVM – DoD ### 431160###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

SA121 - Shock Resuscitation: Which Fluid? How Much? How Fast?

Location: South Seas F, Level 3
Julien Guillaumin, DACVECC, DECVECC – The Ohio State University; Jennifer Halley, DVM – Veterinary Specialist of Connecticut/Pet Partners USA
Small Animal

Favorite

Julien Guillaumin, DACVECC, DECVECC – The Ohio State University ### 596610###Primary Presenter @@@ Jennifer Halley, DVM – Veterinary Specialist of Connecticut/Pet Partners USA ### 629106###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

SA155 - Approach to the Cat with Lower Urinary Tract Signs

Location: Mandalay Bay I, Level 2
Susan Little, DVM, DABVP (Feline) – Bytown Cat Hospital; Linda Schoenberg, DVM, DABVP (FELINE PRACTICE)EMERITUS, PhD – DRCATS LLC
Small Animal

Favorite

Susan Little, DVM, DABVP (Feline) – Bytown Cat Hospital ### 177112###Primary Presenter @@@ Linda Schoenberg, DVM, DABVP (FELINE PRACTICE)EMERITUS, PhD – DRCATS LLC ### 196497###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

SA161 - Tips for the Management of Canine Protein-losing Enteropathies: GI & Beyond

Location: South Seas H, Level 3
Frederic Gaschen, DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM-CA (IM) – Louisiana State University; Peter Perron, DVM – Southwest Animal Hospital
Small Animal

Favorite

Frederic Gaschen, DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM-CA (IM) – Louisiana State University ### 172637###Primary Presenter @@@ Peter Perron, DVM – Southwest Animal Hospital ### 317415###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

SA185 - Euthanasia Team Training & Management: Setting Standards

Location: Reef, Level 2
Kathleen Cooney, DVM, MS, CHPV – Cooney Animal Hospice Consulting; Mark Russak, DVM – Nutmeg Veterinary Consulting
Small Animal

Favorite

Kathleen Cooney, DVM, MS, CHPV – Cooney Animal Hospice Consulting ### 177144###Primary Presenter @@@ Mark Russak, DVM – Nutmeg Veterinary Consulting ### 432269###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

SA197 - Musculoskeletal Radiography: Malignant Looking Benign Things & Vice Versa

Location: South Seas B, Level 3
Jay Griffin, DVM, DACVR – Texas A&M University; Karl Jernstedt, DVM – Morgan Veterinary Clinic LLC
Small Animal

Favorite

Jay Griffin, DVM, DACVR – Texas A&M University ### 596690###Primary Presenter @@@ Karl Jernstedt, DVM – Morgan Veterinary Clinic LLC ### 196456###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

SA335 - Wound Management Secrets & Surgical Management of Salivary Mucocele

Location: Lagoon H, Level 2
Howard B. Seim, III, DVM, DACVS – VideoVet; David F. Nelson, DVM – Relief Service and House Call Service
Small Animal

Favorite

Howard B. Seim, III, DVM, DACVS – VideoVet ### 424979###Primary Presenter @@@ David F. Nelson, DVM – Relief Service and House Call Service ### 648316###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

Session Title Pending
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

FA48P - Sheep Predation

Location: Jasmine E, Level 3
Cleon Kimberling, DVM; Geri Parsons, CVT; Cindy S. Backus, DVM, MS, PhD – Countryside Veterinary Svc.
Food Animal

Favorite

Cleon Kimberling, DVM ### 596621###Co-Presenter @@@ Geri Parsons, CVT ### 627202###Co-Presenter @@@ Cindy S. Backus, DVM, MS, PhD – Countryside Veterinary Svc. ### 196415###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

Symposium
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

S16D - Cat Fleas Are Dangerous! An Update on Bartonellosis in Cats, Dogs & People

Location: Oceanside D, Level 2
Michael Lappin, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD – Colorado State University
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Michael Lappin, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD – Colorado State University ### 172668###Primary Presenter
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

S19D - The INs & OUTs of Flea & Tick Control for Cats

Location: South Seas D, Level 3
Rebecca Rose, CVT – CATALYST Veterinary Practice Consultants
Veterinary Technician

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Rebecca Rose, CVT – CATALYST Veterinary Practice Consultants ### 596650###Primary Presenter
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

S20D - All About Fecal Diagnostics: Classic & Cutting Edge

Location: Oceanside B, Level 2
Michael Dryden, DVM, MS, PhD – Kansas State University College Of Veterinary Medicine
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Michael Dryden, DVM, MS, PhD – Kansas State University College Of Veterinary Medicine ### 178334###Primary Presenter
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

VT28 - Pancreatitis

Location: Jasmine A, Level 3
Rachel Poulin, RVT, VTS (SAIM); Melissa Clark-Pehrson – Spencer Springs Animal Hospital
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

Rachel Poulin, RVT, VTS (SAIM) ### 263565###Primary Presenter @@@ Melissa Clark-Pehrson – Spencer Springs Animal Hospital ### 196432###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

S01DP - Minimizing Opioid Use Limb Surgery

Location: Oceanside C, Level 2
Ralph C. Harvey, DVM, MS, DACVAA – University of Tennessee; Chris Smith, Dr. – University of Tennessee; Mary Fuller, DVM – LIFELEARN, INC.
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Ralph C. Harvey, DVM, MS, DACVAA – University of Tennessee ### 172654###Co-Presenter @@@ Chris Smith, Dr. – University of Tennessee ### 596685###Co-Presenter @@@ Mary Fuller, DVM – LIFELEARN, INC. ### 434712###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

S04DP - Case-based Dermatology Discussion Panel

Location: Mandalay Bay J, Level 2
Karin Beale, DVM, DACVD; Ashley S. Bourgeois, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic Portland; Marcus Brown, DVM; Andrew Hillier, BVSc, MANZCVS (CANINE MEDICINE), DACVD
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Karin Beale, DVM, DACVD ### 596575###Co-Presenter @@@ Ashley S. Bourgeois, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic Portland ### 596581###Co-Presenter @@@ Marcus Brown, DVM ### 596583###Co-Presenter @@@ Andrew Hillier, BVSc, MANZCVS (CANINE MEDICINE), DACVD ### 284603###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

Light Protocols: Laser Therapy Applications
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

S29D - Light Protocols: Laser Therapy Applications

Location: Mandalay Bay L, Level 2
John C. Godbold, Jr., DVM – Stonehaven Veterinary Consulting; Andrew Wood – COMPANION ANIMAL HEALTH BY LITECURE
Sponsored By:

Favorite

John C. Godbold, Jr., DVM – Stonehaven Veterinary Consulting ### 172642###Primary Presenter @@@ Andrew Wood – COMPANION ANIMAL HEALTH BY LITECURE ### 507901###Moderator
12:00 PM - 12:25 PM

Learning Lounge
12:00 PM - 12:25 PM

EL07 - Hidden Treasure: Identifying & Removing Bottlenecks in Your Practice

Location: Learning Lounge, Level 1
Ivan Zakharenkov, DVM
Practice Management

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Ivan Zakharenkov, DVM ### 598656###Primary Presenter
12:30 PM - 12:55 PM

Learning Lounge
12:30 PM - 12:55 PM

EL16 - Introducing Revolution Plus

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

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Chris Adolph, DVM, MS, ACVM – ZOETIS ### 172592###Primary Presenter
12:30 PM - 1:20 PM

Industry Seminar
12:30 PM - 1:20 PM

IS03 - Become A Fear Free℠ Superstar: Tips, Tricks & Magical Moments

Location: Exhibit Hall Theater A, Level 1
Jonathan Bloom, DVM – Willowdale Animal Hospital
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Jonathan Bloom, DVM – Willowdale Animal Hospital ### 626456###Primary Presenter
12:30 PM - 1:20 PM

IS04 - Feline Broad Spectrum Parasite Protection

Location: Exhibit Hall Theater B, Level 1
Chris Adolph, DVM, MS, ACVM – ZOETIS; Dennis Chmiel, DVM, MBA – Zoetis
Sponsored By:

Favorite

Chris Adolph, DVM, MS, ACVM – ZOETIS ### 172592###Primary Presenter @@@ Dennis Chmiel, DVM, MBA – Zoetis ### 194503###Moderator
12:30 PM - 2:15 PM

Event
12:30 PM - 2:15 PM

E20 - Discover the Power in You by Mel Robbins

Location: Oceanside A, Level 2
Entertainment

Favorite
12:30 PM - 2:15 PM

Lecture
12:30 PM - 2:15 PM

SP1 - Discover the Power in You by Mel Robbins

Location: Oceanside A, Level 2
Practice Management

Favorite
1:00 PM - 1:25 PM

Learning Lounge
1:00 PM - 1:25 PM

EL09 - Managing Allergic Flares

Location: Learning Lounge, Level 1
Andrew Hillier, BVSc, MANZCVS (CANINE MEDICINE), DACVD
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Andrew Hillier, BVSc, MANZCVS (CANINE MEDICINE), DACVD ### 284603###Primary Presenter
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Event
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

E19 - Las Vegas Culinary Tour
Location: Las Vegas Culinary Tour
Entertainment

Favorite
1:30 PM - 1:55 PM

Learning Lounge
1:30 PM - 1:55 PM

EL10 - Practice Data & The Network Effect

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

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Matt Russell – IDEXX ### 596651###Primary Presenter
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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

HO10 - Canine Extractions Made Easier

Location: Room B, Oquendo Center
Robert Furman, BVMS, MRCVS, DAVDC – Southern California Veterinary Dental Specialties & Oral Surgery; Brook Niemiec, DVM, DAVDC, FAVD, DEVDC – Southern California Veterinary Dental Specialties & Oral Surgery; Alan Skinner, DVM – Southern California Veterinary Dental Specialties & Oral Surgery
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Robert Furman, BVMS, MRCVS, DAVDC – Southern California Veterinary Dental Specialties & Oral Surgery ### 635657###Instructor @@@ Brook Niemiec, DVM, DAVDC, FAVD, DEVDC – Southern California Veterinary Dental Specialties & Oral Surgery ### 172695###Instructor @@@ Alan Skinner, DVM – Southern California Veterinary Dental Specialties & Oral Surgery ### 635658###Instructor
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM

HO19 - Ultrasounding the Large Organs in Dogs & Cats: Routine Techniques in Abdominal Ultrasound

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

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Clifford (Kip) Berry, III, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida Small Animal Hospital ### 185324###Instructor @@@ Maria Evola, DVM, DACVR – North Carolina State University ### 422425###Instructor @@@ Jay Griffin, DVM, DACVR – Texas A&M University ### 596690###Instructor @@@ Lukas Kawalilak, DVM, DACVR ### 620929###Instructor @@@ Chelsea Kunst, DVM, DACVR – California Veterinary Specialists ### 596688###Instructor @@@ Nathan Nelson, DVM, MS, DACVR – North Carolina State University ### 422423###Instructor @@@ Rachel Policelli Smith, DVM, DACVR – Oakland Veterinary Referral Services ### 596691###Instructor @@@ Erin G. Porter, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida ### 185337###Instructor @@@ David Szabo, DVM, DACVR ### 488099###Instructor
2:00 PM - 2:25 PM

Learning Lounge
2:00 PM - 2:25 PM

EL11 - The Wheel of Fortune

Location: Learning Lounge, Level 1
Travis York – The Calico Group
Practice Management

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Travis York – The Calico Group ### 468949###Primary Presenter
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

Lecture
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

EQ18 - Equine Foot Problems: Imaging Diagnosis, Treatment & Shoeing - Expected Outcomes

Location: Palm C, Level 3
Jean-Marie D.R Denoix, DVM, PhD – Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire d'Alfort; Kathy Backus, DVM – Universally Holistic Veterinary Services
Equine

Favorite

Jean-Marie D.R Denoix, DVM, PhD – Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire d'Alfort ### 596593###Primary Presenter @@@ Kathy Backus, DVM – Universally Holistic Veterinary Services ### 196416###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

EQ38 - Strangles: Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention

Location: Palm B, Level 3
Todd C. Holbrook, DVM, DACVIM (LAIM), ACVSMR – Oklahoma State University; Jerry Billquist, DVM, MS – Billquist Animal Care
Equine

Favorite

Todd C. Holbrook, DVM, DACVIM (LAIM), ACVSMR – Oklahoma State University ### 596617###Primary Presenter @@@ Jerry Billquist, DVM, MS – Billquist Animal Care ### 196423###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

EX23 - Understanding UV Light in Reptiles & Amphibians: Illuminating a Dark & Confusing Topic

Location: Palm D, Level 3
Eric Klaphake, DVM, DACZM, DABVP (Avian, Reptile & Amphibian) – Cheyenne Mountain Zoo; Gerald Flottmann, DVM – Flottmann Enterprises Inc.
Avian & Exotics

Favorite

Eric Klaphake, DVM, DACZM, DABVP (Avian, Reptile & Amphibian) – Cheyenne Mountain Zoo ### 417698###Primary Presenter @@@ Gerald Flottmann, DVM – Flottmann Enterprises Inc. ### 196445###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

FA49 - Range Fire Injuries in Ruminants: Triage of Injured Animals

Location: Palm A, Level 3
Steven Parish, DVM, DACVIM (LAIM) – Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine; Cindy S. Backus, DVM, MS, PhD – Countryside Veterinary Svc.
Food Animal

Favorite

Steven Parish, DVM, DACVIM (LAIM) – Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine ### 596736###Primary Presenter @@@ Cindy S. Backus, DVM, MS, PhD – Countryside Veterinary Svc. ### 196415###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

PM08 - Buying a Practice: Avoid These Fatal Mistakes

Location: Breakers K, Level 2
Karen E. Felsted, CPA, MS, DVM, CVPM, CVA – PantheraT Veterinary Management Consulting; Cris Chilelli, CVPM – VCA, Inc.
Practice Management

Favorite

Karen E. Felsted, CPA, MS, DVM, CVPM, CVA – PantheraT Veterinary Management Consulting ### 125589###Primary Presenter @@@ Cris Chilelli, CVPM – VCA, Inc. ### 284688###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

SA01 - Everyone Benefits From Reducing Fear & Stress in Anesthesia

Location: Mandalay Bay I, Level 2
Ralph C. Harvey, DVM, MS, DACVAA – University of Tennessee; Meghan Burns, DVM – Connect Veterinary Consulting
Small Animal

Favorite

Ralph C. Harvey, DVM, MS, DACVAA – University of Tennessee ### 172654###Primary Presenter @@@ Meghan Burns, DVM – Connect Veterinary Consulting ### 204532###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

SA11 - Answers to the Top Behavior Questions You Hate to Hear

Location: South Seas E, Level 3
Debra F. Horwitz, DVM, DACVB; William G. Smith, DVM
Small Animal

Favorite

Debra F. Horwitz, DVM, DACVB ### 417714###Primary Presenter @@@ William G. Smith, DVM ### 629947###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

SA69 - Choose Your Weapons! With the Right Bur, Your Life Is So Much Easier

Location: South Seas J, Level 3
Barden Greenfield, DVM, DAVDC – MidSouth Veterinary Dental Referrals, PLC; Gerald Adams, DVM – Adams Pet Hospital
Small Animal

Favorite

Barden Greenfield, DVM, DAVDC – MidSouth Veterinary Dental Referrals, PLC ### 177108###Primary Presenter @@@ Gerald Adams, DVM – Adams Pet Hospital ### 196410###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

SA82 - Dermatophytosis in Dogs & Cats

Location: Mandalay Bay B, Level 2
Alberto Martin Cordero, DVM, DLACVD; Joan Winter, DVM – Joan D Winter,DVM,Inc.,
Small Animal

Favorite

Alberto Martin Cordero, DVM, DLACVD ### 600325###Primary Presenter @@@ Joan Winter, DVM – Joan D Winter,DVM,Inc., ### 196519###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

VT09 - Body Cavity Centesis: A Review of Abdominocentesis, Thoracocentesis & Pericardiocentesis

Location: Banyan, Level 3
H. Edward Durham, Jr., CVT, LATG, VTS (Cardiology) – Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine; Elizabeth Barclay, LVT, AAS – Fort Hood Veterinary Center
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

H. Edward Durham, Jr., CVT, LATG, VTS (Cardiology) – Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine ### 420458###Primary Presenter @@@ Elizabeth Barclay, LVT, AAS – Fort Hood Veterinary Center ### 196418###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

VT13 - Say Ahhhh! Oral Examination & Charting

Location: Jasmine A, Level 3
Candice Hoerner, CVT, VTS (Dentistry) – Big Sky Veterinary Dentistry Education; Michele Gurr, AS – Kanab Veterinary Services
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

Candice Hoerner, CVT, VTS (Dentistry) – Big Sky Veterinary Dentistry Education ### 386023###Primary Presenter @@@ Michele Gurr, AS – Kanab Veterinary Services ### 629991###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

PM15P - Human Resources Power Hour

Location: Breakers H, Level 2
Amanda Donnelly, DVM, MBA – ALD Veterinary Consulting, LLC; Heather Romano, SHRM-CP, SPHR; Kelly Deselms, RVT, CCRP, LVT – Olympia Pet Emergency
Practice Management

Favorite

Amanda Donnelly, DVM, MBA – ALD Veterinary Consulting, LLC ### 242295###Co-Presenter @@@ Heather Romano, SHRM-CP, SPHR ### 417704###Co-Presenter @@@ Kelly Deselms, RVT, CCRP, LVT – Olympia Pet Emergency ### 433632###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

SA105 - Toxoplasmosis

Location: Lagoon J, Level 2
Jenifer Chatfield, DVM, DACZM – 4J Conservation Center; Emma Gebhardt, DVM – DoD
Small Animal

Favorite

Jenifer Chatfield, DVM, DACZM – 4J Conservation Center ### 125580###Primary Presenter @@@ Emma Gebhardt, DVM – DoD ### 431160###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

SA142 - Should I & How Do I, Get Started in a Clinical Study?

Location: Lagoon G, Level 2
George E. Moore, DVM, DACVPM, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD – College of Veterinary Medicine; Jane Vermeulen, DVM, MPA, B. Sc (Agr)
Small Animal

Favorite

George E. Moore, DVM, DACVPM, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD – College of Veterinary Medicine ### 422298###Primary Presenter @@@ Jane Vermeulen, DVM, MPA, B. Sc (Agr) ### 628501###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

SA156 - Approach to the Cat with Upper Respiratory Tract Signs

Location: Mandalay Bay D, Level 2
Susan Little, DVM, DABVP (Feline) – Bytown Cat Hospital; Linda Schoenberg, DVM, DABVP (FELINE PRACTICE)EMERITUS, PhD – DRCATS LLC
Small Animal

Favorite

Susan Little, DVM, DABVP (Feline) – Bytown Cat Hospital ### 177112###Primary Presenter @@@ Linda Schoenberg, DVM, DABVP (FELINE PRACTICE)EMERITUS, PhD – DRCATS LLC ### 196497###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

SA162 - Chronic Enteropathies in Cats: Inflammatory or Neoplastic?

Location: South Seas H, Level 3
Frederic Gaschen, DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM-CA (IM) – Louisiana State University; Jennifer Halley, DVM – Veterinary Specialist of Connecticut/Pet Partners USA
Small Animal

Favorite

Frederic Gaschen, DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM-CA (IM) – Louisiana State University ### 172637###Primary Presenter @@@ Jennifer Halley, DVM – Veterinary Specialist of Connecticut/Pet Partners USA ### 629106###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

SA186 - Golden Rules for Managing Hyporexia & Anorexia in the Hospice & Palliative Care Patient

Location: Reef, Level 2
Tamara Shearer, DVM, CHPV, CCRP, CVA, CVPP, CTPEP; Mark Russak, DVM – Nutmeg Veterinary Consulting
Small Animal

Favorite

Tamara Shearer, DVM, CHPV, CCRP, CVA, CVPP, CTPEP ### 596660###Primary Presenter @@@ Mark Russak, DVM – Nutmeg Veterinary Consulting ### 432269###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

SA198 - GI Tract: Radiographs vs Ultrasound. Who Wins More for Going to Surgery?

Location: South Seas B, Level 3
Robert Cole, DVM, DACVR – Auburn University; David F. Nelson, DVM – Relief Service and House Call Service
Small Animal

Favorite

Robert Cole, DVM, DACVR – Auburn University ### 596589###Primary Presenter @@@ David F. Nelson, DVM – Relief Service and House Call Service ### 648316###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

SA316 - Efficient Spay/Neuter Surgery

Location: South Seas D, Level 3
Philip A. Bushby, DVM, MS, DACVS; Cristie Kamiya, DVM, MBA – Humane Society Silicon Valley
Small Animal

Favorite

Philip A. Bushby, DVM, MS, DACVS ### 596584###Primary Presenter @@@ Cristie Kamiya, DVM, MBA – Humane Society Silicon Valley ### 644355###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

SA336 - Surgical Management of Uroabdomen

Location: Lagoon H, Level 2
Howard B. Seim, III, DVM, DACVS – VideoVet; Walter Wethered, DVM – Ewing Animal Hospital
Small Animal

Favorite

Howard B. Seim, III, DVM, DACVS – VideoVet ### 424979###Primary Presenter @@@ Walter Wethered, DVM – Ewing Animal Hospital ### 207388###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

Symposium
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

S08 - Nationwide - Purdue Veterinary Price Index

Location: Mandalay Bay J, Level 2
Kerry O'Hara, PhD – Nationwide; Linda Markland, RVT – VPI//Nationwide
Practice Management

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Kerry O'Hara, PhD – Nationwide ### 596640###Primary Presenter @@@ Linda Markland, RVT – VPI//Nationwide ### 172798###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

S16E - Rabies Vaccination: Misconceptions & The “MUST KNOW” Facts

Location: Oceanside D, Level 2
Richard Ford, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) – North Carolina State University
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Richard Ford, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) – North Carolina State University ### 596602###Primary Presenter
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

S21A - Feline Kidney Disease: Early Diagnosis & Impact of Nutritional Management

Location: Oceanside B, Level 2
Jennifer Ogeer, DVM, MS, MBA – IDEXX
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Jennifer Ogeer, DVM, MS, MBA – IDEXX ### 306761###Primary Presenter
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

S14AP - Developing a Health & Wellbeing Approach

Location: Oceanside C, Level 2
Cristin Connor, MS, RN, BSN – Banfield Pet Hospital; Scott Mogren, BA – Banfield Pet Hospital
Practice Management

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Cristin Connor, MS, RN, BSN – Banfield Pet Hospital ### 596591###Co-Presenter @@@ Scott Mogren, BA – Banfield Pet Hospital ### 596683###Co-Presenter
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

Insulin Resistance: How to Work Through the Diabetic That Won't Respond to Therapy
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

SA367 - Insulin Resistance: How to Work Through the Diabetic That Won't Respond to Therapy
Location: South Seas F, Level 3
Cynthia R. Ward, VMD, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD – University of Georgia; Tessa Kronbetter, DVM – Sunset Eastern Animal Hospital

Favorite

Cynthia R. Ward, VMD, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD – University of Georgia ### 177140###Primary Presenter @@@ Tessa Kronbetter, DVM – Sunset Eastern Animal Hospital ### 318942###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

The Impact of the Microbiome in Intestinal Disease: A Case-based Approach
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

S28A - The Impact of the Microbiome in Intestinal Disease: A Case-based Approach

Location: Mandalay Bay L, Level 2
Jan Suchodolski, MedVet, DrVetMed, PhD, AGAF, DACVM
Sponsored By:

Favorite

Jan Suchodolski, MedVet, DrVetMed, PhD, AGAF, DACVM ### 596668###Primary Presenter
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

Transition Cow Management: The Good & Bad
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

FA29 - Transition Cow Management: The Good & Bad

Location: Jasmine E, Level 3
Scott E. Poock, DVM – University of Missouri; Susan McCartney, DVM – Large Animal Mobile Veterinarian
Food Animal

Favorite

Scott E. Poock, DVM – University of Missouri ### 596645###Primary Presenter @@@ Susan McCartney, DVM – Large Animal Mobile Veterinarian ### 196475###Moderator
2:00 PM - 3:50 PM

Workshop
2:00 PM - 3:50 PM

WS05 - Modernize Communication Strategies for Your Clients & Your Team

Location: Surf D, Level 2
Stacee Santi, DVM – VET2PET
Practice Management

Favorite

Stacee Santi, DVM – VET2PET ### 263570###Instructor
2:00 PM - 3:50 PM

WS17 - Feeding Tubes: Use Them!

Location: Surf E, Level 2
Ann Wortinger, LVT, BS, VTS (E&CC), VTS (Nutrition), VTS (SAIM); Kara Burns, MS, LVT, MEd, VTS (Nutrition) – Academy of Veterinary Nutrition Technicians
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

Ann Wortinger, LVT, BS, VTS (E&CC), VTS (Nutrition), VTS (SAIM) ### 420472###Instructor @@@ Kara Burns, MS, LVT, MEd, VTS (Nutrition) – Academy of Veterinary Nutrition Technicians ### 172606###Instructor
2:30 PM - 2:55 PM

Learning Lounge
2:30 PM - 2:55 PM

EL12 - Unpacking the Power of Home Delivery

Location: Learning Lounge, Level 1
Kim London, CPhT – Vetsource
Practice Management

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Kim London, CPhT – Vetsource ### 598657###Primary Presenter
3:00 PM - 3:25 PM

Learning Lounge
3:00 PM - 3:25 PM

EL13 - Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex: Prevalence, Pathogens, and Prevention

Location: Learning Lounge, Level 1
Andrew Schreibman, DVM – Boehringer Ingelheim
Practice Management

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Andrew Schreibman, DVM – Boehringer Ingelheim ### 196498###Primary Presenter
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

Lecture
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

EQ19 - Equine Shoulder Problems: Imaging Diagnosis, Treatment & Shoeing - Expected Outcomes

Location: Palm C, Level 3
Jean-Marie D.R Denoix, DVM, PhD – Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire d'Alfort; Kathy Backus, DVM – Universally Holistic Veterinary Services
Equine

Favorite

Jean-Marie D.R Denoix, DVM, PhD – Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire d'Alfort ### 596593###Primary Presenter @@@ Kathy Backus, DVM – Universally Holistic Veterinary Services ### 196416###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

EQ39 - Cardiac Murmurs in Horses: What the Ambulatory Practitioner Needs to Know

Location: Palm B, Level 3
Todd C. Holbrook, DVM, DACVIM (LAIM), ACVSMR – Oklahoma State University; Jerry Billquist, DVM, MS – Billquist Animal Care
Equine

Favorite

Todd C. Holbrook, DVM, DACVIM (LAIM), ACVSMR – Oklahoma State University ### 596617###Primary Presenter @@@ Jerry Billquist, DVM, MS – Billquist Animal Care ### 196423###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

EX24 - Reptile Anesthesia & Analgesia: The Latest, Greatest, & Evidence-based, but Still Practical

Location: Palm D, Level 3
Eric Klaphake, DVM, DACZM, DABVP (Avian, Reptile & Amphibian) – Cheyenne Mountain Zoo; Gerald Flottmann, DVM – Flottmann Enterprises Inc.
Avian & Exotics

Favorite

Eric Klaphake, DVM, DACZM, DABVP (Avian, Reptile & Amphibian) – Cheyenne Mountain Zoo ### 417698###Primary Presenter @@@ Gerald Flottmann, DVM – Flottmann Enterprises Inc. ### 196445###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

FA50 - Respiratory Distress in Adult Beef Cattle

Location: Palm A, Level 3
Steven Parish, DVM, DACVIM (LAIM) – Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine; Cindy S. Backus, DVM, MS, PhD – Countryside Veterinary Svc.
Food Animal

Favorite

Steven Parish, DVM, DACVIM (LAIM) – Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine ### 596736###Primary Presenter @@@ Cindy S. Backus, DVM, MS, PhD – Countryside Veterinary Svc. ### 196415###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

PM16 - How to Manage Team Conflict

Location: Breakers H, Level 2
Amanda Donnelly, DVM, MBA – ALD Veterinary Consulting, LLC; Kelly Deselms, RVT, CCRP, LVT – Olympia Pet Emergency
Practice Management

Favorite

Amanda Donnelly, DVM, MBA – ALD Veterinary Consulting, LLC ### 242295###Primary Presenter @@@ Kelly Deselms, RVT, CCRP, LVT – Olympia Pet Emergency ### 433632###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

PM49 - Metrics to Strategies: Increasing Revenue

Location: Breakers K, Level 2
Karen E. Felsted, CPA, MS, DVM, CVPM, CVA – PantheraT Veterinary Management Consulting; Cris Chilelli, CVPM – VCA, Inc.
Practice Management

Favorite

Karen E. Felsted, CPA, MS, DVM, CVPM, CVA – PantheraT Veterinary Management Consulting ### 125589###Primary Presenter @@@ Cris Chilelli, CVPM – VCA, Inc. ### 284688###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

SA02 - Anesthesia for Patients Too Sick for Anesthesia – They Probably Aren’t

Location: Mandalay Bay I, Level 2
Ralph C. Harvey, DVM, MS, DACVAA – University of Tennessee; Meghan Burns, DVM – Connect Veterinary Consulting
Small Animal

Favorite

Ralph C. Harvey, DVM, MS, DACVAA – University of Tennessee ### 172654###Primary Presenter @@@ Meghan Burns, DVM – Connect Veterinary Consulting ### 204532###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

SA12 - Canine Aggression Toward Unfamiliar People on Walks & At the Door

Location: South Seas E, Level 3
Debra F. Horwitz, DVM, DACVB; William G. Smith, DVM
Small Animal

Favorite

Debra F. Horwitz, DVM, DACVB ### 417714###Primary Presenter @@@ William G. Smith, DVM ### 629947###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

SA70 - When & When Not to Use Bonded Sealants

Location: South Seas J, Level 3
Barden Greenfield, DVM, DAVDC – MidSouth Veterinary Dental Referrals, PLC; Gerald Adams, DVM – Adams Pet Hospital
Small Animal

Favorite

Barden Greenfield, DVM, DAVDC – MidSouth Veterinary Dental Referrals, PLC ### 177108###Primary Presenter @@@ Gerald Adams, DVM – Adams Pet Hospital ### 196410###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

SA83 - Getting the Most Out of Shampoo Therapy

Location: Mandalay Bay B, Level 2
Alberto Martin Cordero, DVM, DLACVD; Joan Winter, DVM – Joan D Winter,DVM,Inc.,
Small Animal

Favorite

Alberto Martin Cordero, DVM, DLACVD ### 600325###Primary Presenter @@@ Joan Winter, DVM – Joan D Winter,DVM,Inc., ### 196519###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

VT10 - Cardiac Emergencies: Failure of Plumbing & Electrical Systems

Location: Banyan, Level 3
H. Edward Durham, Jr., CVT, LATG, VTS (Cardiology) – Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine; Elizabeth Barclay, LVT, AAS – Fort Hood Veterinary Center
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

H. Edward Durham, Jr., CVT, LATG, VTS (Cardiology) – Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine ### 420458###Primary Presenter @@@ Elizabeth Barclay, LVT, AAS – Fort Hood Veterinary Center ### 196418###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

VT14 - Dirty Mouth? Clean It Up! A Complete Periodontal Cleaning

Location: Jasmine A, Level 3
Candice Hoerner, CVT, VTS (Dentistry) – Big Sky Veterinary Dentistry Education; Michele Gurr, AS – Kanab Veterinary Services
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

Candice Hoerner, CVT, VTS (Dentistry) – Big Sky Veterinary Dentistry Education ### 386023###Primary Presenter @@@ Michele Gurr, AS – Kanab Veterinary Services ### 629991###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

SA143 - Do You Have the “Right” Patients? Understanding Patient Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria & Why Are They Important?

Location: Lagoon G, Level 2
George E. Moore, DVM, DACVPM, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD – College of Veterinary Medicine; Jane Vermeulen, DVM, MPA, B. Sc (Agr)
Small Animal

Favorite

George E. Moore, DVM, DACVPM, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD – College of Veterinary Medicine ### 422298###Primary Presenter @@@ Jane Vermeulen, DVM, MPA, B. Sc (Agr) ### 628501###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

SA157 - No More Stones: Management of Uroliths in Cats

Location: Mandalay Bay D, Level 2
Susan Little, DVM, DABVP (Feline) – Bytown Cat Hospital; Linda Schoenberg, DVM, DABVP (FELINE PRACTICE)EMERITUS, PhD – DRCATS LLC
Small Animal

Favorite

Susan Little, DVM, DABVP (Feline) – Bytown Cat Hospital ### 177112###Primary Presenter @@@ Linda Schoenberg, DVM, DABVP (FELINE PRACTICE)EMERITUS, PhD – DRCATS LLC ### 196497###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

SA163 - A Practical Guide for the Approach to Refractory Cases of Canine IBD

Location: South Seas H, Level 3
Frederic Gaschen, DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM-CA (IM) – Louisiana State University; Jennifer Halley, DVM – Veterinary Specialist of Connecticut/Pet Partners USA
Small Animal

Favorite

Frederic Gaschen, DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM-CA (IM) – Louisiana State University ### 172637###Primary Presenter @@@ Jennifer Halley, DVM – Veterinary Specialist of Connecticut/Pet Partners USA ### 629106###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

SA187 - Golden Rules for Managing Bleeding in the Hospice Patient

Location: Reef, Level 2
Tamara Shearer, DVM, CHPV, CCRP, CVA, CVPP, CTPEP; Mark Russak, DVM – Nutmeg Veterinary Consulting
Small Animal

Favorite

Tamara Shearer, DVM, CHPV, CCRP, CVA, CVPP, CTPEP ### 596660###Primary Presenter @@@ Mark Russak, DVM – Nutmeg Veterinary Consulting ### 432269###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

SA199 - Pancreas: Simplifying a Difficult Organ

Location: South Seas B, Level 3
Robert Cole, DVM, DACVR – Auburn University; David F. Nelson, DVM – Relief Service and House Call Service
Small Animal

Favorite

Robert Cole, DVM, DACVR – Auburn University ### 596589###Primary Presenter @@@ David F. Nelson, DVM – Relief Service and House Call Service ### 648316###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

SA317 - Unusual Spay & Neuter Surgery

Location: South Seas D, Level 3
Philip A. Bushby, DVM, MS, DACVS; Cristie Kamiya, DVM, MBA – Humane Society Silicon Valley
Small Animal

Favorite

Philip A. Bushby, DVM, MS, DACVS ### 596584###Primary Presenter @@@ Cristie Kamiya, DVM, MBA – Humane Society Silicon Valley ### 644355###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

SA337 - Surgical Management of Brachycephalic Syndrome

Location: Lagoon H, Level 2
Howard B. Seim, III, DVM, DACVS – VideoVet; Walter Wethered, DVM – Ewing Animal Hospital
Small Animal

Favorite

Howard B. Seim, III, DVM, DACVS – VideoVet ### 424979###Primary Presenter @@@ Walter Wethered, DVM – Ewing Animal Hospital ### 207388###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

Symposium
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

S24 - The Future of Animal Welfare

Location: Lagoon J, Level 2
Roger Haston, PhD – PETSMART CHARITIES
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Roger Haston, PhD – PETSMART CHARITIES ### 596874###Primary Presenter
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

S14B - Success Over Stress: The Turning Point

Location: Oceanside C, Level 2
Sandra Berberian, MBA – Banfield Pet Hospital
Practice Management

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Sandra Berberian, MBA – Banfield Pet Hospital ### 596577###Primary Presenter
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

S16F - Canine Babesiosis: A Continued Threat to Canine Health

Location: Oceanside D, Level 2
Adam Birkenheuer, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD – North Carolina State University
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Adam Birkenheuer, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD – North Carolina State University ### 263515###Primary Presenter
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

S21B - Feline Diabetes Mellitus: Essential Facts for the Astute Practitioner

Location: Oceanside B, Level 2
J. Catharine Scott-Moncrieff, VetMB, MA, MS, DACVIM (SAIM), DSAM, DECVIM – Purdue University- SVM
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

J. Catharine Scott-Moncrieff, VetMB, MA, MS, DACVIM (SAIM), DSAM, DECVIM – Purdue University- SVM ### 596659###Primary Presenter
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

The Double Challenge of the Cushingoid Diabetic
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

SA368 - The Double Challenge of the Cushingoid Diabetic
Location: South Seas F, Level 3
Cynthia R. Ward, VMD, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD – University of Georgia; Tessa Kronbetter, DVM – Sunset Eastern Animal Hospital

Favorite

Cynthia R. Ward, VMD, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD – University of Georgia ### 177140###Primary Presenter @@@ Tessa Kronbetter, DVM – Sunset Eastern Animal Hospital ### 318942###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

New Strategies to Promote GI Health: Make the Microbiome Work for You!
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

S28B - New Strategies to Promote GI Health: Make the Microbiome Work for You!

Location: Mandalay Bay L, Level 2
Jennifer MacLeay, DVM, PhD, DACVIM – Hill's Pet Nutrition
Sponsored By:

Favorite

Jennifer MacLeay, DVM, PhD, DACVIM – Hill's Pet Nutrition ### 645659###Primary Presenter
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

Transition Cow Management: What Is New?
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

FA30 - Transition Cow Management: What Is New?

Location: Jasmine E, Level 3
Scott E. Poock, DVM – University of Missouri; Susan McCartney, DVM – Large Animal Mobile Veterinarian
Food Animal

Favorite

Scott E. Poock, DVM – University of Missouri ### 596645###Primary Presenter @@@ Susan McCartney, DVM – Large Animal Mobile Veterinarian ### 196475###Moderator
3:30 PM - 3:55 PM

Learning Lounge
3:30 PM - 3:55 PM

EL14 - Save My Life Pleeeeze!! Part 2

Location: Learning Lounge, Level 1
Nora Grant, DVM – Ceva Animal Health
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Nora Grant, DVM – Ceva Animal Health ### 295076###Primary Presenter
4:00 PM - 4:25 PM

Learning Lounge
4:00 PM - 4:25 PM

EL15 - Canine Heartworm Disease Focus

Location: Learning Lounge, Level 1
Jessica Rodriguez, DVM, DACVM (PARASITOLOGY), PhD – ZOETIS PETCARE
Sponsored By:

Favorite

Jessica Rodriguez, DVM, DACVM (PARASITOLOGY), PhD – ZOETIS PETCARE ### 618745###Primary Presenter
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

Industry Seminar
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

IS05 - Causes, Cases & Management of Inappetence: Therapeutic Options

Location: Exhibit Hall Theater A, Level 1
Joe Bartges, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVN, PhD – University of Georgia; Jessica L. Larson, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Aratana Therapeutics, Inc.
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Joe Bartges, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVN, PhD – University of Georgia ### 172596###Primary Presenter @@@ Jessica L. Larson, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Aratana Therapeutics, Inc. ### 284932###Moderator
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

IS06 - Bonding the Modern Pet Owner: Client Loyalty in the Age of Uber

Location: Exhibit Hall Theater B, Level 1
Andy Roark, DVM, MS – Tall Oak Enterprises, LLC; April Gerlicher
Practice Management

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Andy Roark, DVM, MS – Tall Oak Enterprises, LLC ### 195069###Primary Presenter @@@ April Gerlicher ### 657055###Moderator
4:30 PM - 4:55 PM

Learning Lounge
4:30 PM - 4:55 PM

EL08 - Introducing Revolution Plus

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

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Chris Adolph, DVM, MS, ACVM – ZOETIS ### 172592###Primary Presenter
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

Lecture
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

EQ20 - Equine Stifle Diseases: Radiographic & Ultrasonographic Diagnosis, Treatment & Expected Outcomes

Location: Palm C, Level 3
Jean-Marie D.R Denoix, DVM, PhD – Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire d'Alfort; Kathy Backus, DVM – Universally Holistic Veterinary Services
Equine

Favorite

Jean-Marie D.R Denoix, DVM, PhD – Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire d'Alfort ### 596593###Primary Presenter @@@ Kathy Backus, DVM – Universally Holistic Veterinary Services ### 196416###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

EQ40 - Cantharidin Toxicosis in Horses: Review & Current Treatment Recommendations

Location: Palm B, Level 3
Todd C. Holbrook, DVM, DACVIM (LAIM), ACVSMR – Oklahoma State University; Jerry Billquist, DVM, MS – Billquist Animal Care
Equine

Favorite

Todd C. Holbrook, DVM, DACVIM (LAIM), ACVSMR – Oklahoma State University ### 596617###Primary Presenter @@@ Jerry Billquist, DVM, MS – Billquist Animal Care ### 196423###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

EX39 - Avian Reproductive Disease: Don't be Bedeviled by Egg Layers

Location: Palm D, Level 3
Eric Klaphake, DVM, DACZM, DABVP (Avian, Reptile & Amphibian) – Cheyenne Mountain Zoo; Gerald Flottmann, DVM – Flottmann Enterprises Inc.
Avian & Exotics

Favorite

Eric Klaphake, DVM, DACZM, DABVP (Avian, Reptile & Amphibian) – Cheyenne Mountain Zoo ### 417698###Primary Presenter @@@ Gerald Flottmann, DVM – Flottmann Enterprises Inc. ### 196445###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

FA51 - Red Urine in Ruminants

Location: Palm A, Level 3
Steven Parish, DVM, DACVIM (LAIM) – Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine; Cindy S. Backus, DVM, MS, PhD – Countryside Veterinary Svc.
Food Animal

Favorite

Steven Parish, DVM, DACVIM (LAIM) – Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine ### 596736###Primary Presenter @@@ Cindy S. Backus, DVM, MS, PhD – Countryside Veterinary Svc. ### 196415###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

PM17 - Current Strategies for Employee Motivation & Engagement

Location: Breakers H, Level 2
Amanda Donnelly, DVM, MBA – ALD Veterinary Consulting, LLC; Kelly Deselms, RVT, CCRP, LVT – Olympia Pet Emergency
Practice Management

Favorite

Amanda Donnelly, DVM, MBA – ALD Veterinary Consulting, LLC ### 242295###Primary Presenter @@@ Kelly Deselms, RVT, CCRP, LVT – Olympia Pet Emergency ### 433632###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

PM54 - Answers to Your Questions On Veterinary Financing

Location: Breakers K, Level 2
David McCormick, MS, CVA – Simmons & Associates; Cris Chilelli, CVPM – VCA, Inc.
Practice Management

Favorite

David McCormick, MS, CVA – Simmons & Associates ### 596634###Primary Presenter @@@ Cris Chilelli, CVPM – VCA, Inc. ### 284688###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

SA03 - What to Worry About & How to Fix It: Crisis Management in Anesthesia

Location: Mandalay Bay I, Level 2
Ralph C. Harvey, DVM, MS, DACVAA – University of Tennessee; Meghan Burns, DVM – Connect Veterinary Consulting
Small Animal

Favorite

Ralph C. Harvey, DVM, MS, DACVAA – University of Tennessee ### 172654###Primary Presenter @@@ Meghan Burns, DVM – Connect Veterinary Consulting ### 204532###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

SA71 - Managing the Maxillofacial Trauma Patient (PS…Don’t Forget the Teeth!)

Location: South Seas J, Level 3
Christopher J. Snyder, DVM, DAVDC; Gerald Adams, DVM – Adams Pet Hospital
Small Animal

Favorite

Christopher J. Snyder, DVM, DAVDC ### 417728###Primary Presenter @@@ Gerald Adams, DVM – Adams Pet Hospital ### 196410###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

SA84 - How to Manage Recurrent Pyoderma

Location: Mandalay Bay B, Level 2
Alberto Martin Cordero, DVM, DLACVD; Joan Winter, DVM – Joan D Winter,DVM,Inc.,
Small Animal

Favorite

Alberto Martin Cordero, DVM, DLACVD ### 600325###Primary Presenter @@@ Joan Winter, DVM – Joan D Winter,DVM,Inc., ### 196519###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

VT11 - Emergency Management of Arrhythmias

Location: Banyan, Level 3
H. Edward Durham, Jr., CVT, LATG, VTS (Cardiology) – Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine; Elizabeth Barclay, LVT, AAS – Fort Hood Veterinary Center
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

H. Edward Durham, Jr., CVT, LATG, VTS (Cardiology) – Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine ### 420458###Primary Presenter @@@ Elizabeth Barclay, LVT, AAS – Fort Hood Veterinary Center ### 196418###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

VT15 - Becoming a Dental Concierge

Location: Jasmine A, Level 3
Candice Hoerner, CVT, VTS (Dentistry) – Big Sky Veterinary Dentistry Education; Michele Gurr, AS – Kanab Veterinary Services
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

Candice Hoerner, CVT, VTS (Dentistry) – Big Sky Veterinary Dentistry Education ### 386023###Primary Presenter @@@ Michele Gurr, AS – Kanab Veterinary Services ### 629991###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

SA122 - Triage: Life in the Fast Lane

Location: Mandalay Bay D, Level 2
Julien Guillaumin, DACVECC, DECVECC – The Ohio State University; Linda Schoenberg, DVM, DABVP (FELINE PRACTICE)EMERITUS, PhD – DRCATS LLC
Small Animal

Favorite

Julien Guillaumin, DACVECC, DECVECC – The Ohio State University ### 596610###Primary Presenter @@@ Linda Schoenberg, DVM, DABVP (FELINE PRACTICE)EMERITUS, PhD – DRCATS LLC ### 196497###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

SA144 - Getting Them in the Door & in the Study! How to Identify & Recruit Potential Cases in My Practice

Location: Lagoon G, Level 2
George E. Moore, DVM, DACVPM, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD – College of Veterinary Medicine; Jane Vermeulen, DVM, MPA, B. Sc (Agr)
Small Animal

Favorite

George E. Moore, DVM, DACVPM, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD – College of Veterinary Medicine ### 422298###Primary Presenter @@@ Jane Vermeulen, DVM, MPA, B. Sc (Agr) ### 628501###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

SA164 - Confused About Pancreatic Lipases?

Location: South Seas H, Level 3
Joerg Steiner, DECVIM-CA, PhD, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Texas A&M University; Jennifer Halley, DVM – Veterinary Specialist of Connecticut/Pet Partners USA
Small Animal

Favorite

Joerg Steiner, DECVIM-CA, PhD, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Texas A&M University ### 172741###Primary Presenter @@@ Jennifer Halley, DVM – Veterinary Specialist of Connecticut/Pet Partners USA ### 629106###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

SA188 - Understanding Death: The Physiology & Signs

Location: Reef, Level 2
Kathleen Cooney, DVM, MS, CHPV – Cooney Animal Hospice Consulting; Mark Russak, DVM – Nutmeg Veterinary Consulting
Small Animal

Favorite

Kathleen Cooney, DVM, MS, CHPV – Cooney Animal Hospice Consulting ### 177144###Primary Presenter @@@ Mark Russak, DVM – Nutmeg Veterinary Consulting ### 432269###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

SA200 - Cases in Abdominal Ultrasound: From Vomiting to Renal Failure & Everything in Between

Location: South Seas B, Level 3
Robert Cole, DVM, DACVR – Auburn University; David F. Nelson, DVM – Relief Service and House Call Service
Small Animal

Favorite

Robert Cole, DVM, DACVR – Auburn University ### 596589###Primary Presenter @@@ David F. Nelson, DVM – Relief Service and House Call Service ### 648316###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

SA318 - The Optimal Time for Spay/Neuter: An Analysis of Critical Spay/Neuter Literature I

Location: South Seas D, Level 3
Philip A. Bushby, DVM, MS, DACVS; Cristie Kamiya, DVM, MBA – Humane Society Silicon Valley
Small Animal

Favorite

Philip A. Bushby, DVM, MS, DACVS ### 596584###Primary Presenter @@@ Cristie Kamiya, DVM, MBA – Humane Society Silicon Valley ### 644355###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

Models for Veterinary Care in Low Income Communities
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

S34 - Models for Veterinary Care in Low Income Communities

Location: Lagoon J, Level 2
David Haworth, DVM, PhD – PetSmart Charities
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

David Haworth, DVM, PhD – PetSmart Charities ### 618740###Primary Presenter
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

Symposium
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

S14C - Maintaining Team Relationships During Times of Conflict

Location: Oceanside C, Level 2
Abbie Hathaway, CVT – Banfield Pet Hospital
Practice Management

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Abbie Hathaway, CVT – Banfield Pet Hospital ### 596612###Primary Presenter
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

S16G - Emerging Hemoprotozoa in the Dog & Cat: What Ar I Missing?

Location: Oceanside D, Level 2
Karen Snowden, DVM, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology) – Texas A&M University
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Karen Snowden, DVM, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology) – Texas A&M University ### 647585###Primary Presenter
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

S21C - Feline Hyperthyroidism: Guidelines for Diagnosis & Management/Diet

Location: Oceanside B, Level 2
J. Catharine Scott-Moncrieff, VetMB, MA, MS, DACVIM (SAIM), DSAM, DECVIM – Purdue University- SVM
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

J. Catharine Scott-Moncrieff, VetMB, MA, MS, DACVIM (SAIM), DSAM, DECVIM – Purdue University- SVM ### 596659###Primary Presenter
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

S23AP - Success Leaves Clues: Opportunities in Practice Ownership I

Location: Mandalay Bay J, Level 2
Jessica Trichel, DVM – Live Oak Bank; Sarita Vora – Live Oak Bank
Practice Management

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Jessica Trichel, DVM – Live Oak Bank ### 596671###Co-Presenter @@@ Sarita Vora – Live Oak Bank ### 596687###Co-Presenter
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

Between a Rock & A Hard Place: Successful Management of Constipation in Cats
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

S28C - Between a Rock & A Hard Place: Successful Management of Constipation in Cats

Location: Mandalay Bay L, Level 2
Susan Little, DVM, DABVP (Feline) – Bytown Cat Hospital
Sponsored By:

Favorite

Susan Little, DVM, DABVP (Feline) – Bytown Cat Hospital ### 177112###Primary Presenter
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

Complicated Hyperthyroid Cats: What to Do When Your Hyperthyroid Cat Has CKD
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

SA369 - Complicated Hyperthyroid Cats: What to Do When Your Hyperthyroid Cat Has CKD
Location: South Seas F, Level 3
Cynthia R. Ward, VMD, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD – University of Georgia; Tessa Kronbetter, DVM – Sunset Eastern Animal Hospital

Favorite

Cynthia R. Ward, VMD, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD – University of Georgia ### 177140###Primary Presenter @@@ Tessa Kronbetter, DVM – Sunset Eastern Animal Hospital ### 318942###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

Reproduction on the Dairy: The Good & Bad
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

FA31 - Reproduction on the Dairy: The Good & Bad

Location: Jasmine E, Level 3
Scott E. Poock, DVM – University of Missouri; Susan McCartney, DVM – Large Animal Mobile Veterinarian
Food Animal

Favorite

Scott E. Poock, DVM – University of Missouri ### 596645###Primary Presenter @@@ Susan McCartney, DVM – Large Animal Mobile Veterinarian ### 196475###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

The Ultimate Win: Doing Well, by Doing Good
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

SP03A - The Ultimate Win: Doing Well, by Doing Good

Location: Lagoon H, Level 2
Marty Becker, DVM – Pet Complex, P.A.; Laird M. Goodman, DVM – HUMAN-ANIMAL BOND ASSOCIATION (HABA)
Practice Management

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Marty Becker, DVM – Pet Complex, P.A. ### 596576###Primary Presenter @@@ Laird M. Goodman, DVM – HUMAN-ANIMAL BOND ASSOCIATION (HABA) ### 432268###Moderator
5:00 PM - 6:50 PM

Workshop
5:00 PM - 6:50 PM

WS06 - Hiring Architects, Engineers & Contractors for Animal Care Facilities: Costs, Process & Dirty Little Secrets

Location: Surf D, Level 2
Scott Learned, MS, MBA, PE, LEED AP – DESIGN LEARNED, INC.
Practice Management

Favorite

Scott Learned, MS, MBA, PE, LEED AP – DESIGN LEARNED, INC. ### 596626###Instructor
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM

Common Endocrine Questions From Referral Practitioners
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM

SA370 - Common Endocrine Questions From Referral Practitioners
Location: South Seas F, Level 3
Cynthia R. Ward, VMD, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD – University of Georgia; Tessa Kronbetter, DVM – Sunset Eastern Animal Hospital

Favorite

Cynthia R. Ward, VMD, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD – University of Georgia ### 177140###Primary Presenter @@@ Tessa Kronbetter, DVM – Sunset Eastern Animal Hospital ### 318942###Moderator
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM

Lecture
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM

EQ21 - Equine Pelvis Problems: Clinical & Ultrasonographic Diagnosis, Treatment & Expected Outcomes

Location: Palm C, Level 3
Jean-Marie D.R Denoix, DVM, PhD – Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire d'Alfort; Kathy Backus, DVM – Universally Holistic Veterinary Services
Equine

Favorite

Jean-Marie D.R Denoix, DVM, PhD – Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire d'Alfort ### 596593###Primary Presenter @@@ Kathy Backus, DVM – Universally Holistic Veterinary Services ### 196416###Moderator
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM

EQ41 - Equine Medicine Case Presentations

Location: Palm B, Level 3
Todd C. Holbrook, DVM, DACVIM (LAIM), ACVSMR – Oklahoma State University; Jerry Billquist, DVM, MS – Billquist Animal Care
Equine

Favorite

Todd C. Holbrook, DVM, DACVIM (LAIM), ACVSMR – Oklahoma State University ### 596617###Primary Presenter @@@ Jerry Billquist, DVM, MS – Billquist Animal Care ### 196423###Moderator
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM

EX40 - Common Avian Emergencies: Broken Blood Feathers to Ataxic & Gasping Parrots

Location: Palm D, Level 3
Eric Klaphake, DVM, DACZM, DABVP (Avian, Reptile & Amphibian) – Cheyenne Mountain Zoo; Gerald Flottmann, DVM – Flottmann Enterprises Inc.
Avian & Exotics

Favorite

Eric Klaphake, DVM, DACZM, DABVP (Avian, Reptile & Amphibian) – Cheyenne Mountain Zoo ### 417698###Primary Presenter @@@ Gerald Flottmann, DVM – Flottmann Enterprises Inc. ### 196445###Moderator
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM

FA52 - Acute Anemia in Adult Ruminants

Location: Palm A, Level 3
Steven Parish, DVM, DACVIM (LAIM) – Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine; Cindy S. Backus, DVM, MS, PhD – Countryside Veterinary Svc.
Food Animal

Favorite

Steven Parish, DVM, DACVIM (LAIM) – Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine ### 596736###Primary Presenter @@@ Cindy S. Backus, DVM, MS, PhD – Countryside Veterinary Svc. ### 196415###Moderator
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM

PM09 - Veterinary Practices: Who Is Buying/Selling?

Location: Breakers K, Level 2
David McCormick, MS, CVA – Simmons & Associates; Cris Chilelli, CVPM – VCA, Inc.
Practice Management

Favorite

David McCormick, MS, CVA – Simmons & Associates ### 596634###Primary Presenter @@@ Cris Chilelli, CVPM – VCA, Inc. ### 284688###Moderator
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM

PM18 - Team Pay: Show Me the Money!

Location: Breakers H, Level 2
Heather Romano, SHRM-CP, SPHR; Kelly Deselms, RVT, CCRP, LVT – Olympia Pet Emergency
Practice Management

Favorite

Heather Romano, SHRM-CP, SPHR ### 417704###Primary Presenter @@@ Kelly Deselms, RVT, CCRP, LVT – Olympia Pet Emergency ### 433632###Moderator
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM

SA04 - Senior Pet Anesthesia & Peri-op Management: Not Too Old

Location: Mandalay Bay I, Level 2
Ralph C. Harvey, DVM, MS, DACVAA – University of Tennessee; Meghan Burns, DVM – Connect Veterinary Consulting
Small Animal

Favorite

Ralph C. Harvey, DVM, MS, DACVAA – University of Tennessee ### 172654###Primary Presenter @@@ Meghan Burns, DVM – Connect Veterinary Consulting ### 204532###Moderator
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM

SA14 - Behavior Problems in Senior Dogs

Location: South Seas E, Level 3
Debra F. Horwitz, DVM, DACVB; William G. Smith, DVM
Small Animal

Favorite

Debra F. Horwitz, DVM, DACVB ### 417714###Primary Presenter @@@ William G. Smith, DVM ### 629947###Moderator
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM

SA72 - Better Oral Oncology Patient Management from Accurate Biopsies to Better Treatment Planning

Location: South Seas J, Level 3
Christopher J. Snyder, DVM, DAVDC; Gerald Adams, DVM – Adams Pet Hospital
Small Animal

Favorite

Christopher J. Snyder, DVM, DAVDC ### 417728###Primary Presenter @@@ Gerald Adams, DVM – Adams Pet Hospital ### 196410###Moderator
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM

SA85 - Demodicosis: Update

Location: Mandalay Bay B, Level 2
Alberto Martin Cordero, DVM, DLACVD; Joan Winter, DVM – Joan D Winter,DVM,Inc.,
Small Animal

Favorite

Alberto Martin Cordero, DVM, DLACVD ### 600325###Primary Presenter @@@ Joan Winter, DVM – Joan D Winter,DVM,Inc., ### 196519###Moderator
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM

VT12 - What Do I Do with My Tech License? Veterinary Technology as a Career

Location: Banyan, Level 3
H. Edward Durham, Jr., CVT, LATG, VTS (Cardiology) – Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine; Elizabeth Barclay, LVT, AAS – Fort Hood Veterinary Center
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

H. Edward Durham, Jr., CVT, LATG, VTS (Cardiology) – Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine ### 420458###Primary Presenter @@@ Elizabeth Barclay, LVT, AAS – Fort Hood Veterinary Center ### 196418###Moderator
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM

VT16 - Interactive Dental Case Presentations

Location: Jasmine A, Level 3
Candice Hoerner, CVT, VTS (Dentistry) – Big Sky Veterinary Dentistry Education; Michele Gurr, AS – Kanab Veterinary Services
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

Candice Hoerner, CVT, VTS (Dentistry) – Big Sky Veterinary Dentistry Education ### 386023###Primary Presenter @@@ Michele Gurr, AS – Kanab Veterinary Services ### 629991###Moderator
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM

SA123 - SIRS, Sepsis, MODS, Oh My!

Location: Mandalay Bay D, Level 2
Julien Guillaumin, DACVECC, DECVECC – The Ohio State University; Linda Schoenberg, DVM, DABVP (FELINE PRACTICE)EMERITUS, PhD – DRCATS LLC
Small Animal

Favorite

Julien Guillaumin, DACVECC, DECVECC – The Ohio State University ### 596610###Primary Presenter @@@ Linda Schoenberg, DVM, DABVP (FELINE PRACTICE)EMERITUS, PhD – DRCATS LLC ### 196497###Moderator
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM

SA145 - Keeping Clients Involved & Coming Back: How Do I Motivate Clients to Keep Required Home Journals & Return for Rechecks?

Location: Lagoon G, Level 2
George E. Moore, DVM, DACVPM, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD – College of Veterinary Medicine; Jane Vermeulen, DVM, MPA, B. Sc (Agr)
Small Animal

Favorite

George E. Moore, DVM, DACVPM, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD – College of Veterinary Medicine ### 422298###Primary Presenter @@@ Jane Vermeulen, DVM, MPA, B. Sc (Agr) ### 628501###Moderator
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM

SA165 - Cobalamin & Cobalamin Deficiency: More Common Than You May Think

Location: South Seas H, Level 3
Joerg Steiner, DECVIM-CA, PhD, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Texas A&M University; Jennifer Halley, DVM – Veterinary Specialist of Connecticut/Pet Partners USA
Small Animal

Favorite

Joerg Steiner, DECVIM-CA, PhD, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Texas A&M University ### 172741###Primary Presenter @@@ Jennifer Halley, DVM – Veterinary Specialist of Connecticut/Pet Partners USA ### 629106###Moderator
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM

SA201 - Cases Imaging the Musculoskeletal System in Dogs & Cats

Location: South Seas B, Level 3
Robert Cole, DVM, DACVR – Auburn University; David F. Nelson, DVM – Relief Service and House Call Service
Small Animal

Favorite

Robert Cole, DVM, DACVR – Auburn University ### 596589###Primary Presenter @@@ David F. Nelson, DVM – Relief Service and House Call Service ### 648316###Moderator
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM

SA319 - The Optimal Time for Spay/Neuter: An Analysis of Critical Spay/Neuter Literature II

Location: South Seas D, Level 3
Philip A. Bushby, DVM, MS, DACVS; Cristie Kamiya, DVM, MBA – Humane Society Silicon Valley
Small Animal

Favorite

Philip A. Bushby, DVM, MS, DACVS ### 596584###Primary Presenter @@@ Cristie Kamiya, DVM, MBA – Humane Society Silicon Valley ### 644355###Moderator
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM

SA189P - Toto has died. Now What? Ethical bodycare we can be proud of

Location: Reef, Level 2
Kathleen Cooney, DVM, MS, CHPV – Cooney Animal Hospice Consulting; Tamara Shearer, DVM, CHPV, CCRP, CVA, CVPP, CTPEP; Mark Russak, DVM – Nutmeg Veterinary Consulting
Small Animal

Favorite

Kathleen Cooney, DVM, MS, CHPV – Cooney Animal Hospice Consulting ### 177144###Co-Presenter @@@ Tamara Shearer, DVM, CHPV, CCRP, CVA, CVPP, CTPEP ### 596660###Co-Presenter @@@ Mark Russak, DVM – Nutmeg Veterinary Consulting ### 432269###Moderator
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM

Session Title Pending
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM

FA32 - Reproduction on the Dairy: What Is New?

Location: Jasmine E, Level 3
Scott E. Poock, DVM – University of Missouri; Susan McCartney, DVM – Large Animal Mobile Veterinarian
Food Animal

Favorite

Scott E. Poock, DVM – University of Missouri ### 596645###Primary Presenter @@@ Susan McCartney, DVM – Large Animal Mobile Veterinarian ### 196475###Moderator
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM

Symposium
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM

S32 - Antibody Testing: Applications in Critical Practice

Location: Oceanside C, Level 2
Richard Ford, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) – North Carolina State University; Albert Ahn – Aventix
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Richard Ford, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) – North Carolina State University ### 596602###Primary Presenter @@@ Albert Ahn – Aventix ### 657053###Moderator
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM

S16H - Examining the Immunological Response & Biophysical Properties of Two Different Borrelia Vaccines

Location: Oceanside D, Level 2
Frederic David – Boehringer Ingelheim
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Frederic David – Boehringer Ingelheim ### 661722###Primary Presenter
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM

S21D - The New Standard of Care for the Diagnosis, Treatment & Management of Kidney Disease for Improved & Longer Lives

Location: Oceanside B, Level 2
William D. Saxon, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVECC – Idexx
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

William D. Saxon, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVECC – Idexx ### 596656###Primary Presenter
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM

S23BP - Success Leaves Clues: Opportunities in Practice Ownership II

Location: Mandalay Bay J, Level 2
Jessica Trichel, DVM – Live Oak Bank; Sarita Vora – Live Oak Bank
Practice Management

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Jessica Trichel, DVM – Live Oak Bank ### 596671###Co-Presenter @@@ Sarita Vora – Live Oak Bank ### 596687###Co-Presenter
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM

Flying Peacocks: Understanding & Supporting the Appropriate Use of Service & Emotional Support Animals
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM

SP03B - Flying Peacocks: Understanding & Supporting the Appropriate Use of Service & Emotional Support Animals

Location: Lagoon H, Level 2
Gale Golab, DVM, PhD, DACAW, MANZCVS (Animal Welfare) – AVMA; Laird M. Goodman, DVM – HUMAN-ANIMAL BOND ASSOCIATION (HABA)
Practice Management

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Gale Golab, DVM, PhD, DACAW, MANZCVS (Animal Welfare) – AVMA ### 619793###Primary Presenter @@@ Laird M. Goodman, DVM – HUMAN-ANIMAL BOND ASSOCIATION (HABA) ### 432268###Moderator
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM

Rational Approach to Chronic Enteropathies in the Dog: A Case-based Approach
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM

S28D - Rational Approach to Chronic Enteropathies in the Dog: A Case-based Approach

Location: Mandalay Bay L, Level 2
Stanley Marks, BVSc, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM & Oncology), DACVN – University of California, Davis
Sponsored By:

Favorite

Stanley Marks, BVSc, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM & Oncology), DACVN – University of California, Davis ### 172683###Primary Presenter
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Event
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

E05 - Veterinary Technician Reception

Location: House of Blues, Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino
Entertainment

Favorite
9:00 PM - 11:59 PM

Event
9:00 PM - 11:59 PM

E01 - Party for a Purpose

Location: House of Blues, Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino
Entertainment

Sponsored By: BANFIELD PET HOSPITAL, ZOETIS

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

Lecture
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

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

Location: Palm B, Level 3
Peter Morresey, DACVIM (LAIM), BVSc, DACT, MACVSc – Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital; Nancy Leverenz, DVM, CVA – Leverenz Veterinary
Equine

Favorite

Peter Morresey, DACVIM (LAIM), BVSc, DACT, MACVSc – Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital ### 596638###Primary Presenter @@@ Nancy Leverenz, DVM, CVA – Leverenz Veterinary ### 293393###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

EX06 - Avian Cardiology Disease States

Location: Palm C, Level 3
Brenna C. Fitzgerald, DVM, DABVP (Avian) – Medical Center For Birds; Constante A. Tinaza, DVM – US FDA
Avian & Exotics

Favorite

Brenna C. Fitzgerald, DVM, DABVP (Avian) – Medical Center For Birds ### 417693###Primary Presenter @@@ Constante A. Tinaza, DVM – US FDA ### 433416###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

EX12 - Common Diseases of Ornamental Fishes

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

Favorite

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

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

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

Favorite

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

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

Location: Jasmine E, Level 3
Earl Aalseth, DVM, PhD – Dairy Consulting; Gary Keffer, DVM
Food Animal

Favorite

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

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

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

Favorite

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

PM12 - Green Building for Animal Care Facilities I

Location: Breakers H, Level 2
Scott Learned, MS, MBA, PE, LEED AP – DESIGN LEARNED, INC.; Erik Blomquist, BA
Practice Management

Favorite

Scott Learned, MS, MBA, PE, LEED AP – DESIGN LEARNED, INC. ### 596626###Primary Presenter @@@ Erik Blomquist, BA ### 196424###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

PM55 - Workplace Productivity Killers

Location: Breakers K, Level 2
Louise Dunn – Snowgoose Veterinary Management Consulting; Michelle Krasicki-Aune, CVT – Vet Teams, LLC
Practice Management

Favorite

Louise Dunn – Snowgoose Veterinary Management Consulting ### 596595###Primary Presenter @@@ Michelle Krasicki-Aune, CVT – Vet Teams, LLC ### 196461###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

SA05 - AAHA Anesthesia Guidelines Benefit Your Practice

Location: Mandalay Bay I, Level 2
Ralph C. Harvey, DVM, MS, DACVAA – University of Tennessee; Meghan Burns, DVM – Connect Veterinary Consulting
Small Animal

Favorite

Ralph C. Harvey, DVM, MS, DACVAA – University of Tennessee ### 172654###Primary Presenter @@@ Meghan Burns, DVM – Connect Veterinary Consulting ### 204532###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

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

Location: South Seas E, Level 3
Meghan E. Herron, DVM, DACVB – The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine; David J. Demery, RVT – Spay Neuter Project of Los Angeles
Small Animal

Favorite

Meghan E. Herron, DVM, DACVB – The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine ### 596615###Primary Presenter @@@ David J. Demery, RVT – Spay Neuter Project of Los Angeles ### 196441###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

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

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

Favorite

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

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

Location: Mandalay Bay B, Level 2
Charli Dong, DVM, DACVD
Small Animal

Favorite

Charli Dong, DVM, DACVD ### 600327###Primary Presenter
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

VT21 - The Veterinary Nurse’s Critical Patient Checklist

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

Favorite

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

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

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

Favorite

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

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

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

Favorite

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

SA166 - Gastric Disease & Antacid Therapy

Location: South Seas H, Level 3
Joerg Steiner, DECVIM-CA, PhD, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Texas A&M University; Kimberly Pope-Robinson, DVM – 1 Life Connected
Small Animal

Favorite

Joerg Steiner, DECVIM-CA, PhD, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Texas A&M University ### 172741###Primary Presenter @@@ Kimberly Pope-Robinson, DVM – 1 Life Connected ### 196486###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

SA202 - Thoracic Radiographs: Cats Are Not Just Little Dogs

Location: South Seas B, Level 3
Chelsea Kunst, DVM, DACVR – California Veterinary Specialists; Predrag Pecic, DVM – Healthy Pets & Vet cloud
Small Animal

Favorite

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

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

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

Favorite

Julie A. L. Adrian, DVM – University of Hawaii at Hilo ### 596632###Primary Presenter @@@ David Reinhard, DVM ### 196489###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

SA234 - Urine Trouble: Chronic Kidney Disease

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