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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
Event

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

Favorite

Chris Gauthier, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA – Charleston Veterinary Referral Center ### 598740###Instructor @@@ Howard B. Seim, III, DVM, DACVS – VideoVet ### 424979###Instructor
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: Oquendo Center, 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: Oquendo Center, Room B, Oquendo Center
Susan Ellen Little, DVM, DABVP (Feline) – Bytown Cat Hospital; Craig B. Webb, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD – Colorado State University
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

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Susan Ellen 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: Oquendo Center, Room A, Oquendo Center
Clifford (Kip) Berry, III, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida Small Animal Hospital; Robert Cole, DVM, DACVR – Auburn University; Maria Evola, DVM, DACVR, MPH; Jay Griffin, DVM, DACVR – Texas A&M University; Lukas Kawalilak, DVM, DACVR – Colorado State university; Chelsea Kunst, DVM, DACVR; 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:

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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, MPH ### 422425###Instructor @@@ Jay Griffin, DVM, DACVR – Texas A&M University ### 596690###Instructor @@@ Lukas Kawalilak, DVM, DACVR – Colorado State university ### 620929###Instructor @@@ Chelsea Kunst, DVM, DACVR ### 596688###Instructor @@@ Nathan Nelson, DVM, MS, DACVR – North Carolina State University ### 422423###Instructor @@@ 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: Oquendo Center, Room C, Oquendo Center
Mark Bobofchak, DVM, DACVO; Rustin Sturgeon, DVM, DACVO – Eye Care for Animals; Neal Wasserman, DVM, DACVO – Eye Care for Animals
Small Animal

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Mark Bobofchak, DVM, DACVO ### 697962###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: Oquendo Center, Barn, Oquendo Center
Jean-Marie D.R Denoix, DVM, PhD, Assoc. LA-ECVDI, DACVSMR, Certified in Equine Locomotor Pathology (ISELP) – Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire d'Alfort; Kent Allen, DVM, CERTIFIED IN EQUINE LOCOMOTOR PATHOLOGY (ISELP); William (Billy) Hodge, DVM, MRCVS, Certified in Equine Locomotor Pathology (ISELP); Mike Hoge, DVM, CERTIFIED IN EQUINE LOCOMOTOR PATHOLOGY (ISELP) – Murrieta Equine; Jessica L. Morgan, DVM, CERTIFIED IN EQUINE LOCOMOTOR PATHOLOGY (ISELP); Russ Peterson, DVM, MS, DACVSMR, Certified in Equine Locomotor Pathology (ISELP) – Peninsula Equine Medical Center; Kurt Selberg, DVM, MS, DACVR, Certified in Equine Locomotor Pathology (ISELP) – University of Georgia
Equine

Co-hosted

Favorite

Jean-Marie D.R Denoix, DVM, PhD, Assoc. LA-ECVDI, DACVSMR, Certified in Equine Locomotor Pathology (ISELP) – Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire d'Alfort ### 596593###Instructor @@@ Kent Allen, DVM, CERTIFIED IN EQUINE LOCOMOTOR PATHOLOGY (ISELP) ### 596573###Instructor @@@ William (Billy) Hodge, DVM, MRCVS, Certified in Equine Locomotor Pathology (ISELP) ### 692156###Instructor @@@ Mike Hoge, DVM, CERTIFIED IN EQUINE LOCOMOTOR PATHOLOGY (ISELP) – Murrieta Equine ### 652755###Instructor @@@ Jessica L. Morgan, DVM, CERTIFIED IN EQUINE LOCOMOTOR PATHOLOGY (ISELP) ### 652754###Instructor @@@ Russ Peterson, DVM, MS, DACVSMR, Certified in Equine Locomotor Pathology (ISELP) – Peninsula Equine Medical Center ### 652756###Instructor @@@ Kurt Selberg, DVM, MS, DACVR, Certified in Equine Locomotor Pathology (ISELP) – University of Georgia ### 172729###Instructor
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

HO26 - Extracapsular CrCL Repair & Meniscal Treatment

Location: Oquendo Center, Surgery Suite, Oquendo Center
Brian S. Beale, DVM, DACVS – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists; Kenneth A. Bruecker, DVM, MS, DACVS, DACVSMR – Veterinary Medical and Surgical Group, Inc.; David Dycus, DVM, MS, CCRP, DACVS-SA – VOSM; Steven W. Petersen, DVM, DACVS, DACVSMR
Small Animal

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Brian S. Beale, DVM, DACVS – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists ### 177116###Instructor @@@ Kenneth A. Bruecker, DVM, MS, DACVS, DACVSMR – Veterinary Medical and Surgical Group, Inc. ### 177149###Instructor @@@ David Dycus, DVM, MS, CCRP, DACVS-SA – VOSM ### 596597###Instructor @@@ Steven W. Petersen, DVM, DACVS, DACVSMR ### 426697###Instructor
8:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Event
8:00 AM - 1:30 PM

E13 - Red Rock Hiking (Sunday)

Location: Red Rock Canyon
Event

Favorite
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Event
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

E02 - Bike the Rails Tours

Location: Bike the Rails Tours
Event

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 – Critical Care Vet Consulting
Practice Management

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Douglas Aspros, DVM – Women’s Veterinary Leadership Development Initiative ### 181742###Co-Presenter @@@ Jen Brandt, PhD – AVMA ### 467037###Co-Presenter @@@ Marie Holowaychuk, DVM, DACVECC, CYT – Critical Care Vet Consulting ### 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: MBCC, 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: MBCC, Palm B, Level 3
Michelle Coleman, DVM, DACVIM (LAIM), PhD – Texas A&M University; Thomas Hartgrove, DVM – Tom Hartgrove DVM APC
Equine

Favorite

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

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

Location: MBCC, 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

EX36 - Update on Parasite Control for Camelids

Location: MBCC, Jasmine E, Level 3
Allen Cannedy, DVM – Small Ruminant & Camelid Mobile Veterinary Services; Michael Pedersen, DVM, BS – Animal Health Center
Avian & Exotics

Favorite

Allen Cannedy, DVM – Small Ruminant & Camelid Mobile Veterinary Services ### 596585###Primary Presenter @@@ Michael Pedersen, DVM, BS – Animal Health Center ### 196484###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

FA13 - Herd Health Programs: Much More Than Vaccinations I

Location: MBCC, 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: MBCC, 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 OpioIds: Non-opioid Pharmacologic Targets for Control of Pain in Animals

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

Favorite

Dawn M. Boothe, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), MS, PhD – 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: MBCC, South Seas F, Level 3
Kevin S. Stepaniuk, DVM, DAVDC, FAVD – Pacific Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery Services, PLLC; Marcia Harmelink, DVM – Rocking H Veterinary Consulting
Small Animal

Favorite

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

VT37 - Ergonomics in the Equine Clinic

Location: MBCC, 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: MBCC, Banyan, Level 3
Ann Wortinger, LVT, BIS, VTS (ECC, SAIM, Nutrition), FFCP; Karen Thang, AS
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

Ann Wortinger, LVT, BIS, VTS (ECC, SAIM, Nutrition), FFCP ### 420472###Primary Presenter @@@ Karen Thang, AS ### 196419###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

PM45P - Make an Extra Million

Location: MBCC, Breakers K, Level 2
Leslie Jim Stephenson, DVM, CBA; Joe Stephenson, MA; Erik Blomquist, BA – Century 21
Practice Management

Favorite

Leslie Jim Stephenson, DVM, CBA ### 596665###Co-Presenter @@@ Joe Stephenson, MA ### 596667###Co-Presenter @@@ Erik Blomquist, BA – Century 21 ### 196424###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

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

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

Favorite

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

SA146 - Chronic Kidney Disease: Pathophysiology & Diagnosis

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

Favorite

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

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

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

Favorite

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

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

Location: MBCC, 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: MBCC, 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: MBCC, Reef, Level 2
Ashley S. Bourgeois, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic Portland; Kimberly Pope-Robinson, DVM – 1 Life Connected Consulting
Small Animal

Favorite

Ashley S. Bourgeois, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic Portland ### 596581###Primary Presenter @@@ Kimberly Pope-Robinson, DVM – 1 Life Connected Consulting ### 196486###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

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

Location: MBCC, 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: MBCC, 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

Moral Stress in the Veterinary Profession
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

S38AP - Moral Stress in the Veterinary Profession I

Location: Mandalay Bay I, Level 2
Barry Kipperman, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), MSc; Carrie Jurney, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) – Jurney Veterinary Neurology; Laura Howard Strong, DVM, CCFP – Community Veterinary Partners; MightyVet Board Vice President; Heather Kalinowski
Sponsored By:

Favorite

Barry Kipperman, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), MSc ### 468954###Co-Presenter @@@ Carrie Jurney, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) – Jurney Veterinary Neurology ### 468956###Co-Presenter @@@ Laura Howard Strong, DVM, CCFP – Community Veterinary Partners; MightyVet Board Vice President ### 696983###Co-Presenter @@@ Heather Kalinowski ### 685408###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

Symposium
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

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

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

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Julie Byron, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) – Ohio State University ### 265539###Primary Presenter @@@ Nicole Westfall, MBA – PRN Pharmacal ### 206529###Moderator
10:30 AM - 3:50 PM

Workshop
10:30 AM - 3:50 PM

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

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

Favorite

Mark Russak, DVM – Nutmeg Veterinary Consulting ### 432269###Instructor
11:20 AM - 12:20 PM

Symposium
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

S36B - CaOx Prevention & The Story Behind Voiding Urohydropropulsion

Location: MBCC, Oceanside D, Level 2
Jody Lulich, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – University of Minnesota; Nicole Westfall, MBA – PRN Pharmacal
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Jody Lulich, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – University of Minnesota ### 265540###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: MBCC, 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: MBCC, Palm B, Level 3
Michelle Coleman, DVM, DACVIM (LAIM), PhD – Texas A&M University; Thomas Hartgrove, DVM – Tom Hartgrove DVM APC
Equine

Favorite

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

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

Location: MBCC, 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

EX37 - Health Care for the Geriatric Camelid

Location: MBCC, Jasmine E, Level 3
Allen Cannedy, DVM – Small Ruminant & Camelid Mobile Veterinary Services; Michael Pedersen, DVM, BS – Animal Health Center
Avian & Exotics

Favorite

Allen Cannedy, DVM – Small Ruminant & Camelid Mobile Veterinary Services ### 596585###Primary Presenter @@@ Michael Pedersen, DVM, BS – Animal Health Center ### 196484###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

FA14 - Herd Health Programs: Much More Than Vaccinations II

Location: MBCC, 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: MBCC, 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

SA48 - Medical Cannabinoids: Understand the Target

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

Favorite

Dawn M. Boothe, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), MS, PhD – Auburn University ### 187498###Primary Presenter @@@ Terry L. Skogerboe, DVM ### 196502###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

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

Location: MBCC, South Seas F, Level 3
Kevin S. Stepaniuk, DVM, DAVDC, FAVD – Pacific Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery Services, PLLC; Marcia Harmelink, DVM – Rocking H Veterinary Consulting
Small Animal

Favorite

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

VT38 - Large Animal Sling Safety

Location: MBCC, 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: MBCC, Banyan, Level 3
Ann Wortinger, LVT, BIS, VTS (ECC, SAIM, Nutrition), FFCP; Karen Thang, AS
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

Ann Wortinger, LVT, BIS, VTS (ECC, SAIM, Nutrition), FFCP ### 420472###Primary Presenter @@@ Karen Thang, AS ### 196419###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

PM46P - Private Practice in the Shadow of Corporate Consolidation

Location: MBCC, Breakers K, Level 2
Leslie Jim Stephenson, DVM, CBA; Joe Stephenson, MA; Erik Blomquist, BA – Century 21
Practice Management

Favorite

Leslie Jim Stephenson, DVM, CBA ### 596665###Co-Presenter @@@ Joe Stephenson, MA ### 596667###Co-Presenter @@@ Erik Blomquist, BA – Century 21 ### 196424###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

SA107 - Antimicrobial Use in the Emergency Patient

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

Favorite

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

Favorite

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

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

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

Favorite

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

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

Location: MBCC, 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: MBCC, 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: MBCC, Reef, Level 2
Ashley S. Bourgeois, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic Portland; Kimberly Pope-Robinson, DVM – 1 Life Connected Consulting
Small Animal

Favorite

Ashley S. Bourgeois, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic Portland ### 596581###Primary Presenter @@@ Kimberly Pope-Robinson, DVM – 1 Life Connected Consulting ### 196486###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

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

Location: MBCC, 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: MBCC, 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

Moral Stress in the Veterinary Profession II
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

S38BP - Moral Stress in the Veterinary Profession II

Location: Mandalay Bay I, Level 2
Barry Kipperman, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), MSc; Carrie Jurney, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) – Jurney Veterinary Neurology; Laura Howard Strong, DVM, CCFP – Community Veterinary Partners; MightyVet Board Vice President; Heather Kalinowski
Sponsored By:

Favorite

Barry Kipperman, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), MSc ### 468954###Co-Presenter @@@ Carrie Jurney, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) – Jurney Veterinary Neurology ### 468956###Co-Presenter @@@ Laura Howard Strong, DVM, CCFP – Community Veterinary Partners; MightyVet Board Vice President ### 696983###Co-Presenter @@@ Heather Kalinowski ### 685408###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: Oquendo Center, Room A, Oquendo Center
Robert Cole, DVM, DACVR – Auburn University; Maria Evola, DVM, DACVR, MPH; Jay Griffin, DVM, DACVR – Texas A&M University; Lukas Kawalilak, DVM, DACVR – Colorado State university; Chelsea Kunst, DVM, DACVR; 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

Robert Cole, DVM, DACVR – Auburn University ### 596589###Instructor @@@ Maria Evola, DVM, DACVR, MPH ### 422425###Instructor @@@ Jay Griffin, DVM, DACVR – Texas A&M University ### 596690###Instructor @@@ Lukas Kawalilak, DVM, DACVR – Colorado State university ### 620929###Instructor @@@ Chelsea Kunst, DVM, DACVR ### 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: Oquendo Center, Room C, Oquendo Center
Mark Bobofchak, DVM, DACVO; Rustin Sturgeon, DVM, DACVO – Eye Care for Animals; Neal Wasserman, DVM, DACVO – Eye Care for Animals
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Mark Bobofchak, DVM, DACVO ### 697962###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: MBCC, 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
Small Animal

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

Favorite

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

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

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

Favorite

Canaan Whitfield-Cargile, DVM, PhD, 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: MBCC, Palm D, Level 3
Joerg Mayer, DVM, DACZM, MSc, DABVP (Exotic Companion Mammal), DECZM (Small Mammal) – University of Georgia; Herbert Little, DVM, MPH – Ca Dept of Food and Agriculture (ret)
Avian & Exotics

Favorite

Joerg Mayer, DVM, DACZM, MSc, DABVP (Exotic Companion Mammal), DECZM (Small Mammal) – 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: MBCC, 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

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

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

Favorite

Dawn M. Boothe, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), MS, PhD – 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: MBCC, South Seas F, Level 3
Kevin S. Stepaniuk, DVM, DAVDC, FAVD – Pacific Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery Services, PLLC; Marcia Harmelink, DVM – Rocking H Veterinary Consulting
Small Animal

Favorite

Kevin S. Stepaniuk, DVM, DAVDC, FAVD – Pacific Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery Services, PLLC ### 596663###Primary Presenter @@@ Marcia Harmelink, DVM – Rocking H Veterinary Consulting ### 196450###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

SA77 - Corticosteroids: How Much Do We Really Know?

Location: MBCC, 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: MBCC, 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: MBCC, Jasmine A, Level 3
Ann Wortinger, LVT, BIS, VTS (ECC, SAIM, Nutrition), FFCP; Melissa Clark-Pehrson – Spencer Springs Animal Hospital
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

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

PM47P - Operations Power Hour

Location: MBCC, Breakers K, Level 2
Peter A. Weinstein, DVM, MBA – PAW Consulting; Karen E. Felsted, CPA, MS, DVM, CVPM, CVA – PantheraT Veterinary Management Consulting; Erik Blomquist, BA – Century 21
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 @@@ Erik Blomquist, BA – Century 21 ### 196424###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

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

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

Favorite

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

Favorite

J. Catharine Scott-Moncrieff, MA, MS, DACVIM (SAIM), VETMB, 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: MBCC, Mandalay Bay L, Level 2
Serge Chalhoub, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), BSc – University of Calgary; Edward W. Kanara, DVM – Kanara Consulting Group
Small Animal

Favorite

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

SA178 - Hematology for the Clinician: Integrating CBC Data

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

Favorite

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

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

Location: MBCC, 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: MBCC, 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: MBCC, Reef, Level 2
Ashley S. Bourgeois, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic Portland; Kimberly Pope-Robinson, DVM – 1 Life Connected Consulting
Small Animal

Favorite

Ashley S. Bourgeois, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic Portland ### 596581###Primary Presenter @@@ Kimberly Pope-Robinson, DVM – 1 Life Connected Consulting ### 196486###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

SA322 - Coping with Opioid Shortages in the Shelter Environment

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

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Chad M. Johannes, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM, ONCOLOGY) ### 172776###Primary Presenter @@@ Ryan Goupil, DVM – ARATANA THERAPEUTICS, INC. ### 465146###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

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

Location: MBCC, Oceanside D, Level 2
Jan Suchodolski, AGAF, DACVM, MEDVET, DRVETMED, PhD – Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine; Emily Cross, DVM
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Jan Suchodolski, AGAF, DACVM, MEDVET, DRVETMED, PhD – Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine ### 596668###Primary Presenter @@@ Emily Cross, DVM ### 196436###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

S13AP - Anesthetic Quality Standards I

Location: MBCC, Oceanside C, Level 2
Lorna Lambert, CPHQ, CPMSM, HACP; Jo Ann Morrison, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), MS; Vanessa Cook, VETMB, DACVS, DACVECC, PhD – College of Southern Nevada
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Lorna Lambert, CPHQ, CPMSM, HACP ### 596624###Co-Presenter @@@ Jo Ann Morrison, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), MS ### 596684###Co-Presenter @@@ Vanessa Cook, VETMB, DACVS, DACVECC, PhD – College of Southern Nevada ### 417685###Moderator
2:00 PM - 5:50 PM

Workshop
2:00 PM - 5:50 PM

WS13 - Dental Radiology Master Class

Location: MBCC, 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: MBCC, 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
Small Animal

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

Favorite

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

EQ27 - Triage of Equine Wounds by Location

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

Favorite

Canaan Whitfield-Cargile, DVM, PhD, 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: MBCC, Palm D, Level 3
Joerg Mayer, DVM, DACZM, MSc, DABVP (Exotic Companion Mammal), DECZM (Small Mammal) – University of Georgia; Herbert Little, DVM, MPH – Ca Dept of Food and Agriculture (ret)
Avian & Exotics

Favorite

Joerg Mayer, DVM, DACZM, MSc, DABVP (Exotic Companion Mammal), DECZM (Small Mammal) – 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: MBCC, 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

FA18 - Managing Calves: The First 30 Days on Feed

Location: MBCC, 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: MBCC, 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: MBCC, Breakers K, Level 2
Peter A. Weinstein, DVM, MBA – PAW Consulting; Erik Blomquist, BA – Century 21
Practice Management

Favorite

Peter A. Weinstein, DVM, MBA – PAW Consulting ### 172760###Primary Presenter @@@ Erik Blomquist, BA – Century 21 ### 196424###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: MBCC, South Seas E, Level 3
Dawn M. Boothe, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), MS, PhD – Auburn University; Terry L. Skogerboe, DVM
Small Animal

Favorite

Dawn M. Boothe, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), MS, PhD – 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: MBCC, South Seas F, Level 3
Kevin S. Stepaniuk, DVM, DAVDC, FAVD – Pacific Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery Services, PLLC; Marcia Harmelink, DVM – Rocking H Veterinary Consulting
Small Animal

Favorite

Kevin S. Stepaniuk, DVM, DAVDC, FAVD – Pacific Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery Services, PLLC ### 596663###Primary Presenter @@@ Marcia Harmelink, DVM – Rocking H Veterinary Consulting ### 196450###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

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

Location: MBCC, 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: MBCC, 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: MBCC, Jasmine A, Level 3
Ann Wortinger, LVT, BIS, VTS (ECC, SAIM, Nutrition), FFCP; Melissa Clark-Pehrson – Spencer Springs Animal Hospital
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

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

SA109 - Intralipid Use for Intoxications

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

Favorite

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

Favorite

J. Catharine Scott-Moncrieff, MA, MS, DACVIM (SAIM), VETMB, 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: MBCC, Mandalay Bay L, Level 2
Serge Chalhoub, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), BSc – University of Calgary; Edward W. Kanara, DVM – Kanara Consulting Group
Small Animal

Favorite

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

SA179 - Hematology for the Clinician: Leukemias & Leukemoid Reactions

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

Favorite

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

SA267 - What’s New in Cancer?

Location: MBCC, 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: MBCC, 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: MBCC, Reef, Level 2
Ashley S. Bourgeois, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic Portland; Kimberly Pope-Robinson, DVM – 1 Life Connected Consulting
Small Animal

Favorite

Ashley S. Bourgeois, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic Portland ### 596581###Primary Presenter @@@ Kimberly Pope-Robinson, DVM – 1 Life Connected Consulting ### 196486###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

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

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

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Stanley Marks, BVSc, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM & Oncology), DACVN – University of California, Davis ### 172683###Primary Presenter @@@ Ryan Goupil, DVM – ARATANA THERAPEUTICS, INC. ### 465146###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

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

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

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Michael Lappin, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD – Colorado State University ### 172668###Primary Presenter @@@ Emily Cross, DVM ### 196436###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

S13BP - Anesthetic Quality Standards II

Location: MBCC, Oceanside C, Level 2
Lorna Lambert, CPHQ, CPMSM, HACP; Jo Ann Morrison, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), MS; Vanessa Cook, VETMB, DACVS, DACVECC, PhD – College of Southern Nevada
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Lorna Lambert, CPHQ, CPMSM, HACP ### 596624###Co-Presenter @@@ Jo Ann Morrison, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), MS ### 596684###Co-Presenter @@@ Vanessa Cook, VETMB, DACVS, DACVECC, PhD – College of Southern Nevada ### 417685###Moderator
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: MBCC, 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
Small Animal

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

Favorite

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

EQ28 - Overview of Common Upper Respiratory Conditions of Horses

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

Favorite

Canaan Whitfield-Cargile, DVM, PhD, 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: MBCC, Palm D, Level 3
Joerg Mayer, DVM, DACZM, MSc, DABVP (Exotic Companion Mammal), DECZM (Small Mammal) – University of Georgia; Herbert Little, DVM, MPH – Ca Dept of Food and Agriculture (ret)
Avian & Exotics

Favorite

Joerg Mayer, DVM, DACZM, MSc, DABVP (Exotic Companion Mammal), DECZM (Small Mammal) – 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: MBCC, Palm B, Level 3
Kristie Mozzachio, DVM, CVA, DACVP – Mozzachio Mobile Veterinary Services; David J. Demery, RVT – SNP LA - Pico Rivera
Avian & Exotics

Favorite

Kristie Mozzachio, DVM, CVA, DACVP – Mozzachio Mobile Veterinary Services ### 596639###Primary Presenter @@@ David J. Demery, RVT – SNP LA - Pico Rivera ### 196441###Moderator
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

FA19 - Applied Nutrition for Beef Cattle: Beyond Ration Balancing

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

Favorite

Dawn M. Boothe, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), MS, PhD – 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: MBCC, South Seas F, Level 3
Kevin S. Stepaniuk, DVM, DAVDC, FAVD – Pacific Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery Services, PLLC; Marcia Harmelink, DVM – Rocking H Veterinary Consulting
Small Animal

Favorite

Kevin S. Stepaniuk, DVM, DAVDC, FAVD – Pacific Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery Services, PLLC ### 596663###Primary Presenter @@@ Marcia Harmelink, DVM – Rocking H Veterinary Consulting ### 196450###Moderator
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

SA79 - How to Interpret Antibiotic Susceptibility Tests?

Location: MBCC, 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: MBCC, 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: MBCC, 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: MBCC, Breakers K, Level 2
Leslie Jim Stephenson, DVM, CBA; Joe Stephenson, MA; Erik Blomquist, BA – Century 21
Practice Management

Favorite

Leslie Jim Stephenson, DVM, CBA ### 596665###Co-Presenter @@@ Joe Stephenson, MA ### 596667###Co-Presenter @@@ Erik Blomquist, BA – Century 21 ### 196424###Moderator
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

SA110 - Emergency Room ECGs

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

Favorite

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

Favorite

J. Catharine Scott-Moncrieff, MA, MS, DACVIM (SAIM), VETMB, 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: MBCC, Mandalay Bay L, Level 2
Margie Scherk, DVM, DABVP (FELINE PRACTICE); Edward W. Kanara, DVM – Kanara Consulting Group
Small Animal

Favorite

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

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

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

Favorite

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

SA268 - Tips & Tricks for Lymphoma in Dogs

Location: MBCC, 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: MBCC, 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: MBCC, Reef, Level 2
Rod A. Rosychuk, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Colorado State University; Kimberly Pope-Robinson, DVM – 1 Life Connected Consulting
Small Animal

Favorite

Rod A. Rosychuk, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Colorado State University ### 266049###Primary Presenter @@@ Kimberly Pope-Robinson, DVM – 1 Life Connected Consulting ### 196486###Moderator
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

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

Location: MBCC, 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: MBCC, 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: MBCC, Oceanside D, Level 2
Ragen McGowan, PhD – PURINA; Emily Cross, DVM
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Ragen McGowan, PhD – PURINA ### 596635###Primary Presenter @@@ Emily Cross, DVM ### 196436###Moderator
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

S13C - Individualized Anesthesia Protocols

Location: MBCC, Oceanside C, Level 2
Nora Matthews, DVM, DACVA; Vanessa Cook, VETMB, DACVS, DACVECC, PhD – College of Southern Nevada
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Nora Matthews, DVM, DACVA ### 172800###Primary Presenter @@@ Vanessa Cook, VETMB, DACVS, DACVECC, PhD – College of Southern Nevada ### 417685###Moderator
4:00 PM - 5:50 PM

Workshop
4:00 PM - 5:50 PM

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

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

Favorite

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

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

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

Favorite

Canaan Whitfield-Cargile, DVM, PhD, 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: MBCC, Palm D, Level 3
Joerg Mayer, DVM, DACZM, MSc, DABVP (Exotic Companion Mammal), DECZM (Small Mammal) – University of Georgia; Herbert Little, DVM, MPH – Ca Dept of Food and Agriculture (ret)
Avian & Exotics

Favorite

Joerg Mayer, DVM, DACZM, MSc, DABVP (Exotic Companion Mammal), DECZM (Small Mammal) – 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: MBCC, Palm B, Level 3
Kristie Mozzachio, DVM, CVA, DACVP – Mozzachio Mobile Veterinary Services; David J. Demery, RVT – SNP LA - Pico Rivera
Avian & Exotics

Favorite

Kristie Mozzachio, DVM, CVA, DACVP – Mozzachio Mobile Veterinary Services ### 596639###Primary Presenter @@@ David J. Demery, RVT – SNP LA - Pico Rivera ### 196441###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

FA20 - Cattle Working Facilities & Cattle Behavior

Location: MBCC, 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
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

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

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

Favorite

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

SA64 - Periodontal Treatment Beyond the Prophy

Location: MBCC, South Seas F, Level 3
Kevin S. Stepaniuk, DVM, DAVDC, FAVD – Pacific Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery Services, PLLC; Marcia Harmelink, DVM – Rocking H Veterinary Consulting
Small Animal

Favorite

Kevin S. Stepaniuk, DVM, DAVDC, FAVD – Pacific Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery Services, PLLC ### 596663###Primary Presenter @@@ Marcia Harmelink, DVM – Rocking H Veterinary Consulting ### 196450###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

SA80 - Drug Interactions & Incompatibilities for Drugs Used in Dermatology

Location: MBCC, 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: MBCC, 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: MBCC, 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: MBCC, Breakers K, Level 2
Leslie Jim Stephenson, DVM, CBA; Joe Stephenson, MA; Erik Blomquist, BA – Century 21
Practice Management

Favorite

Leslie Jim Stephenson, DVM, CBA ### 596665###Co-Presenter @@@ Joe Stephenson, MA ### 596667###Co-Presenter @@@ Erik Blomquist, BA – Century 21 ### 196424###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

PM40P - Marketing Power Hour

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

Favorite

Robert Sanchez, CEO OF DIGITAL EMPATHY – 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: MBCC, Mandalay Bay D, Level 2
Steve Epstein, DVM, DACVECC; Gretchen Norton, DVM – Summit Veterinary Service
Small Animal

Favorite

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

Favorite

J. Catharine Scott-Moncrieff, MA, MS, DACVIM (SAIM), VETMB, 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: MBCC, Mandalay Bay L, Level 2
Margie Scherk, DVM, DABVP (FELINE PRACTICE); Edward W. Kanara, DVM – Kanara Consulting Group
Small Animal

Favorite

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

SA181 - The Patient with Lymphadenopathy or Splenomegaly

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

Favorite

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

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

Location: MBCC, 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: MBCC, 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: MBCC, Reef, Level 2
Rod A. Rosychuk, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Colorado State University; Kimberly Pope-Robinson, DVM – 1 Life Connected Consulting
Small Animal

Favorite

Rod A. Rosychuk, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Colorado State University ### 266049###Primary Presenter @@@ Kimberly Pope-Robinson, DVM – 1 Life Connected Consulting ### 196486###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

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

Location: MBCC, 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: MBCC, Oceanside B, Level 2
Sheilah A. Robertson, MRCVS, DACAW, DECVAA, CVA, BVMS (HONS), PhD, DECAWBM (WSEL); Melinda A. Wood, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), MS – ARATANA THERAPEUTICS, INC.
Small Animal

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Sheilah A. Robertson, MRCVS, DACAW, DECVAA, CVA, BVMS (HONS), PhD, DECAWBM (WSEL) ### 278968###Primary Presenter @@@ Melinda A. Wood, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), MS – ARATANA THERAPEUTICS, INC. ### 686394###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

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

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

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Marty Becker, DVM – Pet Complex, P.A. ### 596576###Primary Presenter @@@ Emily Cross, DVM ### 196436###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

S13D - Learnings from Human Healthcare: Anesthetic Checklists

Location: MBCC, Oceanside C, Level 2
Jo Ann Morrison, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), MS; Vanessa Cook, VETMB, DACVS, DACVECC, PhD – College of Southern Nevada
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Jo Ann Morrison, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), MS ### 596684###Primary Presenter @@@ Vanessa Cook, VETMB, DACVS, DACVECC, PhD – College of Southern Nevada ### 417685###Moderator
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Event
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

E03 - An Evening & Conversation with Mayim Bialik

Location: MBCC, Mandalay Bay EG, Level 2
Event

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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: MBCC, Mandalay Bay D, Level 2
Randy Hall – Aspire; Amy R. Johnson, BS, LATG, LVT – AAHA - AMERICAN ANIMAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Practice Management

Sponsored By:

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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: MBCC, Palm C, Level 3
Kent Allen, DVM, CERTIFIED IN EQUINE LOCOMOTOR PATHOLOGY (ISELP); Kathy Backus, DVM – Universally Holistic Veterinary Services
Equine

Favorite

Kent Allen, DVM, CERTIFIED IN EQUINE LOCOMOTOR PATHOLOGY (ISELP) ### 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: MBCC, 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: MBCC, Palm D, Level 3
Joerg Mayer, DVM, DACZM, MSc, DABVP (Exotic Companion Mammal), DECZM (Small Mammal) – University of Georgia; Gerald Flottmann, DVM – Flottmann Enterprises Inc
Avian & Exotics

Favorite

Joerg Mayer, DVM, DACZM, MSc, DABVP (Exotic Companion Mammal), DECZM (Small Mammal) – 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: MBCC, 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: MBCC, Breakers K, Level 2
Robert Sanchez, CEO OF DIGITAL EMPATHY – DIGITAL EMPATHY; Cris Chilelli, CVPM – VCA, Inc.
Practice Management

Favorite

Robert Sanchez, CEO OF DIGITAL EMPATHY – 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: MBCC, Breakers H, Level 2
David McCormick, MS, CVA – Simmons Mid-Atlantic; Kelly Deselms, CCRP, LVT – Four Paws Rehabilitation and Wellness
Practice Management

Favorite

David McCormick, MS, CVA – Simmons Mid-Atlantic ### 596634###Primary Presenter @@@ Kelly Deselms, CCRP, LVT – Four Paws Rehabilitation and Wellness ### 433632###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

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

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

Favorite

Barden Greenfield, DVM, DAVDC, FAVD – 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: MBCC, Banyan, Level 3
Tasha McNerney, RVT, CVPP, VTS (Anesthesia) – Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds; Elizabeth Barclay, LVT – Fort Hood Veterinary Center
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

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

SA101 - Disaster Preparedness & the Veterinary Practice

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

Favorite

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

SA118 - Feline Aortic Thromboembolism: An Update

Location: MBCC, South Seas F, Level 3
Julien Guillaumin, DACVECC, DECVECC, DOCTEUR VETERINAIRE – The Ohio State University; Jennifer Halley, DVM
Small Animal

Favorite

Julien Guillaumin, DACVECC, DECVECC, DOCTEUR VETERINAIRE – The Ohio State University ### 596610###Primary Presenter @@@ Jennifer Halley, DVM ### 629106###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

SA152 - Home Care & End of Life Issues

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

Favorite

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

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

Location: MBCC, 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: MBCC, 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: MBCC, 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: MBCC, Mandalay Bay B, Level 2
Rod A. Rosychuk, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Colorado State University; Marcia Harmelink, DVM – Rocking H Veterinary Consulting
Small Animal

Favorite

Rod A. Rosychuk, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Colorado State University ### 266049###Primary Presenter @@@ Marcia Harmelink, DVM – Rocking H Veterinary Consulting ### 196450###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

SA332 - Visceral Organ Biopsy

Location: MBCC, Lagoon H, Level 2
Howard B. Seim, III, DVM, DACVS – VideoVet; Craig Tigert, DVM – Crestwood Animal Hospital
Small Animal

Favorite

Howard B. Seim, III, DVM, DACVS – VideoVet ### 424979###Primary Presenter @@@ Craig Tigert, DVM – Crestwood Animal Hospital ### 207370###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

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

FA45P - Ram Breeding Soundness Examinations (RBSE)

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

Favorite

Cleon Kimberling, DVM ### 596621###Co-Presenter @@@ Geri Parsons, CVT – Optimal Livestock Services ### 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: MBCC, South Seas D, Level 3
Beckie Mossor, RVT – 3K9 Working Dogs; Julie Legred, CVT – Winn Feline Foundation; Greg Campbell, DVM, DACVP, PhD – BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM ANIMAL HEALTH
Veterinary Technician

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Beckie Mossor, RVT – 3K9 Working Dogs ### 195158###Primary Presenter @@@ Julie Legred, CVT – Winn Feline Foundation ### 172777###Moderator @@@ Greg Campbell, DVM, DACVP, PhD – BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM ANIMAL HEALTH ### 319090###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

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

Location: MBCC, Oceanside B, Level 2
Jennifer Ogeer, DVM, MS, MBA, MA – IDEXX; Elizabeth Hetler, DVM, CVPM – IDEXX
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Jennifer Ogeer, DVM, MS, MBA, MA – IDEXX ### 306761###Primary Presenter @@@ Elizabeth Hetler, DVM, CVPM – IDEXX ### 692615###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

S35A - The Seizuring Cat: Investigation & Treatment

Location: MBCC, Lagoon G, Level 2
Simon Platt, BVM&S, MRCVS, DECVN, DACVIM (Neurology) – College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia; Catherine Klein, DVM, JD, MBE – KINDRED BIOSCIENCES, INC.
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Simon Platt, BVM&S, MRCVS, DECVN, DACVIM (Neurology) – College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia ### 176542###Primary Presenter @@@ Catherine Klein, DVM, JD, MBE – KINDRED BIOSCIENCES, INC. ### 657054###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

VT25 - Diabetic Cats: Not Small Diabetic Dogs!

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

Favorite

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

S01AP - The Changing Toolbox for Canine OA Pain Management

Location: MBCC, Oceanside C, Level 2
Mark G. Papich, DVM, MS, DACVCP – NCSU-CVM; Steven Budsberg, DVM, MS, DACVS – University of Georgia; Sharon Campbell, DVM, MS, DACVIM – Zoetis Petcare
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 @@@ Sharon Campbell, DVM, MS, DACVIM – Zoetis Petcare ### 485485###Moderator
7:30 AM - 8:20 AM

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

Location: MBCC, Mandalay Bay J, Level 2
Alison Diesel, DVM, DACVD – Texas A&M University; Marcus Brown, DVM – NOVA Cat Clinic; Andrew Hillier, MANZCVS (CANINE MEDICINE), DACVD, BVSc
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Alison Diesel, DVM, DACVD – Texas A&M University ### 596594###Co-Presenter @@@ Marcus Brown, DVM – NOVA Cat Clinic ### 596583###Co-Presenter @@@ Andrew Hillier, MANZCVS (CANINE MEDICINE), DACVD, BVSc ### 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: MBCC, Oceanside D, Level 2
Brian Herrin, DVM, DACVM (Parasitology), PhD – Kansas State University; Stephen Jones, DVM – Lakeside Animal Hospital; Laura Pritzker – Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Brian Herrin, DVM, DACVM (Parasitology), PhD – Kansas State University ### 596614###Co-Presenter @@@ Stephen Jones, DVM – Lakeside Animal Hospital ### 284972###Co-Presenter @@@ Laura Pritzker – Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health ### 693949###Moderator
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: MBCC, Mandalay Bay L, Level 2
Jeff R. Denny, DVM, CCRP, CVPP – Ark Animal Hospital; Andrew Wood – COMPANION ANIMAL HEALTH BY LITECURE
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Jeff R. Denny, DVM, CCRP, CVPP – Ark Animal Hospital ### 637830###Primary Presenter @@@ Andrew Wood – COMPANION ANIMAL HEALTH BY LITECURE ### 507901###Moderator
7:30 AM - 9:20 AM

Workshop
7:30 AM - 9:20 AM

WS03 - Discover & Tame Your Inner Critic I

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

Favorite

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

WS16 - Interpretation of Advanced Electrocardiograms

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

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Robert Furman, BVMS, MRCVS, DAVDC, DEVDC – Southern California Veterinary Dental Specialties & Oral Surgery ### 635657###Instructor @@@ Brook Niemiec, DVM, DAVDC, FAVD, DEVDC – Southern California Veterinary Dental Specialties & Oral Surgery ### 172695###Instructor @@@ Allen 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: Oquendo Center, Room A, Oquendo Center
Clifford (Kip) Berry, III, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida Small Animal Hospital; Robert Cole, DVM, DACVR – Auburn University; Maria Evola, DVM, DACVR, MPH; Lukas Kawalilak, DVM, DACVR – Colorado State university; Chelsea Kunst, DVM, DACVR; 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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Favorite

Clifford (Kip) Berry, III, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida Small Animal Hospital ### 185324###Instructor @@@ Robert Cole, DVM, DACVR – Auburn University ### 596589###Instructor @@@ Maria Evola, DVM, DACVR, MPH ### 422425###Instructor @@@ Lukas Kawalilak, DVM, DACVR – Colorado State university ### 620929###Instructor @@@ Chelsea Kunst, DVM, DACVR ### 596688###Instructor @@@ Nathan Nelson, DVM, MS, DACVR – North Carolina State University ### 422423###Instructor @@@ 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: Oquendo Center, 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

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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 - 4:30 PM

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

Location: Oquendo Center, Surgery Suite, Oquendo Center
Brian S. Beale, DVM, DACVS – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists; Kenneth A. Bruecker, DVM, MS, DACVS, DACVSMR – Veterinary Medical and Surgical Group, Inc.; David Dycus, DVM, MS, CCRP, DACVS-SA – VOSM; Steven W. Petersen, DVM, DACVS, DACVSMR
Small Animal

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Brian S. Beale, DVM, DACVS – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists ### 177116###Instructor @@@ Kenneth A. Bruecker, DVM, MS, DACVS, DACVSMR – Veterinary Medical and Surgical Group, Inc. ### 177149###Instructor @@@ David Dycus, DVM, MS, CCRP, DACVS-SA – VOSM ### 596597###Instructor @@@ Steven W. Petersen, DVM, DACVS, DACVSMR ### 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
Event

Favorite
8:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Event
8:00 AM - 1:30 PM

E14 - Red Rock Hiking (Monday)

Location: Red Rock Canyon
Event

Favorite
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

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

S27B - Culture: Employee engagement & Retention

Location: MBCC, Mandalay Bay D, Level 2
Randy Hall – Aspire; Amy R. Johnson, BS, LATG, LVT – AAHA - AMERICAN ANIMAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Practice Management

Sponsored By:

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

Favorite

Cleon Kimberling, DVM ### 596621###Co-Presenter @@@ Geri Parsons, CVT – Optimal Livestock Services ### 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 Rehabilitation Medicine in Practice

Location: MBCC, Mandalay Bay L, Level 2
Jeff R. Denny, DVM, CCRP, CVPP – Ark Animal Hospital; Andrew Wood – COMPANION ANIMAL HEALTH BY LITECURE
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Jeff R. Denny, DVM, CCRP, CVPP – Ark Animal Hospital ### 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: MBCC, Palm C, Level 3
Kent Allen, DVM, CERTIFIED IN EQUINE LOCOMOTOR PATHOLOGY (ISELP); Kathy Backus, DVM – Universally Holistic Veterinary Services
Equine

Favorite

Kent Allen, DVM, CERTIFIED IN EQUINE LOCOMOTOR PATHOLOGY (ISELP) ### 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: MBCC, 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: MBCC, Palm D, Level 3
Joerg Mayer, DVM, DACZM, MSc, DABVP (Exotic Companion Mammal), DECZM (Small Mammal) – University of Georgia; Gerald Flottmann, DVM – Flottmann Enterprises Inc
Avian & Exotics

Favorite

Joerg Mayer, DVM, DACZM, MSc, DABVP (Exotic Companion Mammal), DECZM (Small Mammal) – 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: MBCC, 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: MBCC, Breakers K, Level 2
Robert Sanchez, CEO OF DIGITAL EMPATHY – DIGITAL EMPATHY; Cris Chilelli, CVPM – VCA, Inc.
Practice Management

Favorite

Robert Sanchez, CEO OF DIGITAL EMPATHY – 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: MBCC, Breakers H, Level 2
David McCormick, MS, CVA – Simmons Mid-Atlantic; Kelly Deselms, CCRP, LVT – Four Paws Rehabilitation and Wellness
Practice Management

Favorite

David McCormick, MS, CVA – Simmons Mid-Atlantic ### 596634###Primary Presenter @@@ Kelly Deselms, CCRP, LVT – Four Paws Rehabilitation and Wellness ### 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: MBCC, 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: MBCC, South Seas J, Level 3
Barden Greenfield, DVM, DAVDC, FAVD – MidSouth Veterinary Dental Referrals, PLC; Gerald Adams, DVM – Adams Pet Hospital
Small Animal

Favorite

Barden Greenfield, DVM, DAVDC, FAVD – 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: MBCC, Banyan, Level 3
Tasha McNerney, RVT, CVPP, VTS (Anesthesia) – Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds; Elizabeth Barclay, LVT – Fort Hood Veterinary Center
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

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

SA102 - Disaster Response: Infectious Disease

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

Favorite

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

SA119 - Clinical Management of Dysnatremia

Location: MBCC, South Seas F, Level 3
Julien Guillaumin, DACVECC, DECVECC, DOCTEUR VETERINAIRE – The Ohio State University; Jennifer Halley, DVM
Small Animal

Favorite

Julien Guillaumin, DACVECC, DECVECC, DOCTEUR VETERINAIRE – The Ohio State University ### 596610###Primary Presenter @@@ Jennifer Halley, DVM ### 629106###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

SA153 - Interactive Cases to Stimulate Your Thinking

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

Favorite

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

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

Location: MBCC, 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: MBCC, 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: MBCC, 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: MBCC, Mandalay Bay B, Level 2
Rod A. Rosychuk, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Colorado State University; Marcia Harmelink, DVM – Rocking H Veterinary Consulting
Small Animal

Favorite

Rod A. Rosychuk, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Colorado State University ### 266049###Primary Presenter @@@ Marcia Harmelink, DVM – Rocking H Veterinary Consulting ### 196450###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

SA333 - Surgical Management of a Canine Linear Foreign Body

Location: MBCC, Lagoon H, Level 2
Howard B. Seim, III, DVM, DACVS – VideoVet; Craig Tigert, DVM – Crestwood Animal Hospital
Small Animal

Favorite

Howard B. Seim, III, DVM, DACVS – VideoVet ### 424979###Primary Presenter @@@ Craig Tigert, DVM – Crestwood Animal Hospital ### 207370###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

Symposium
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

S01B - Minimizing Opioid Use for Dental Procedures

Location: MBCC, Oceanside C, Level 2
Tamara Grubb, DVM, PhD, DACVAA – Washington State University Coll Vet Med; Sharon Campbell, DVM, MS, DACVIM – Zoetis Petcare
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Tamara Grubb, DVM, PhD, DACVAA – Washington State University Coll Vet Med ### 596607###Primary Presenter @@@ Sharon Campbell, DVM, MS, DACVIM – Zoetis Petcare ### 485485###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

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

Location: MBCC, Oceanside D, Level 2
George E. Moore, DVM, DACVPM, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD – College of Veterinary Medicine; Laura Pritzker – Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

George E. Moore, DVM, DACVPM, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD – College of Veterinary Medicine ### 422298###Primary Presenter @@@ Laura Pritzker – Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health ### 693949###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

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

Location: MBCC, South Seas D, Level 3
Kara M. Burns, MS, LVT, MEd, VTS (Nutrition) – Academy of Veterinary Nutrition Technicians; Julie Legred, CVT – Winn Feline Foundation; Greg Campbell, DVM, DACVP, PhD – BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM ANIMAL HEALTH USA Inc.
Veterinary Technician

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Kara M. Burns, MS, LVT, MEd, VTS (Nutrition) – Academy of Veterinary Nutrition Technicians ### 172606###Primary Presenter @@@ Julie Legred, CVT – Winn Feline Foundation ### 172777###Moderator @@@ Greg Campbell, DVM, DACVP, PhD – BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM ANIMAL HEALTH USA Inc. ### 319090###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

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

Location: MBCC, Oceanside B, Level 2
Graham Bilbrough, MA, VETMB, MRCVS, CertVA; Elizabeth Hetler, DVM, CVPM – IDEXX
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Graham Bilbrough, MA, VETMB, MRCVS, CertVA ### 194499###Primary Presenter @@@ Elizabeth Hetler, DVM, CVPM – IDEXX ### 692615###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

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

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

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Adam Rudinsky, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) – The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine ### 424025###Primary Presenter @@@ Catherine Klein, DVM, JD, MBE – KINDRED BIOSCIENCES, INC. ### 657054###Moderator
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

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

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

Favorite

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

S04BP - The Allergic Dog: What Am I Missing?

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

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Karin Beale, DVM, DACVD – Gulf Coast Veterinary Dermatology ### 596575###Co-Presenter @@@ Ashley S. Bourgeois, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic Portland ### 596581###Co-Presenter @@@ Andrew Hillier, MANZCVS (CANINE MEDICINE), DACVD, BVSc ### 284603###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
Event

Favorite
9:30 AM - 9:55 AM

Learning Lounge
9:30 AM - 9:55 AM

EL02 - The Wheel of Fortune

Location: Exhibit Hall, 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, Exhibit Hall Theater A, Level 1
Mark Finke, DVM – Electric City Animal Clinic; Dermot Jevens, BVMS, MRCVS, DACVS – Compassion First Pets; Matt Russell – IDEXX; Jeff Niziolek – IDEXX
Practice Management

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Mark Finke, DVM – Electric City Animal Clinic ### 657428###Co-Presenter @@@ Dermot Jevens, BVMS, MRCVS, DACVS – Compassion First Pets ### 657427###Co-Presenter @@@ Matt Russell – IDEXX ### 596651###Co-Presenter @@@ Jeff Niziolek – IDEXX ### 692616###Moderator
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM

IS02 - Canine Heartworm Disease

Location: Exhibit Hall, Exhibit Hall Theater B, Level 1
Jessica Rodriguez, DVM, DACVM (PARASITOLOGY), PhD – ZOETIS PETCARE; Kelly Bowman, DVM – Zoetis
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Jessica Rodriguez, DVM, DACVM (PARASITOLOGY), PhD – ZOETIS PETCARE ### 618745###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: Exhibit Hall, Learning Lounge, Level 1
Alex Miller, VMD – BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM ANIMAL HEALTH
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Alex Miller, VMD – BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM ANIMAL HEALTH ### 684628###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
Event

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: Exhibit Hall, 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: MBCC, Mandalay Bay D, Level 2
Randy Hall – Aspire; Amy R. Johnson, BS, LATG, LVT – AAHA - AMERICAN ANIMAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Practice Management

Sponsored By:

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: MBCC, Lagoon G, Level 2
Sue Ettinger, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) – Dr. Sue Cancer Vet PLLC and Veterinary Cancer Center; Catherine Klein, DVM, JD, MBE – KINDRED BIOSCIENCES, INC.
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Sue Ettinger, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) – Dr. Sue Cancer Vet PLLC and Veterinary Cancer Center ### 172631###Primary Presenter @@@ Catherine Klein, DVM, JD, MBE – KINDRED BIOSCIENCES, INC. ### 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: MBCC, Palm C, Level 3
Kent Allen, DVM, CERTIFIED IN EQUINE LOCOMOTOR PATHOLOGY (ISELP); Kathy Backus, DVM – Universally Holistic Veterinary Services
Equine

Favorite

Kent Allen, DVM, CERTIFIED IN EQUINE LOCOMOTOR PATHOLOGY (ISELP) ### 596573###Primary Presenter @@@ Kathy Backus, DVM – Universally Holistic Veterinary Services ### 196416###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

EQ36 - Fever of Unknown Origin

Location: MBCC, 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: MBCC, Palm D, Level 3
Joerg Mayer, DVM, DACZM, MSc, DABVP (Exotic Companion Mammal), DECZM (Small Mammal) – University of Georgia; Gerald Flottmann, DVM – Flottmann Enterprises Inc
Avian & Exotics

Favorite

Joerg Mayer, DVM, DACZM, MSc, DABVP (Exotic Companion Mammal), DECZM (Small Mammal) – 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: MBCC, 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 Science of Acquiring Customers

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

Favorite

Robert Sanchez, CEO OF DIGITAL EMPATHY – 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: MBCC, Breakers H, Level 2
Karen E. Felsted, CPA, MS, DVM, CVPM, CVA – PantheraT Veterinary Management Consulting; Kelly Deselms, CCRP, LVT – Four Paws Rehabilitation and Wellness
Practice Management

Favorite

Karen E. Felsted, CPA, MS, DVM, CVPM, CVA – PantheraT Veterinary Management Consulting ### 125589###Primary Presenter @@@ Kelly Deselms, CCRP, LVT – Four Paws Rehabilitation and Wellness ### 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: MBCC, 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: MBCC, South Seas J, Level 3
Barden Greenfield, DVM, DAVDC, FAVD – MidSouth Veterinary Dental Referrals, PLC; Gerald Adams, DVM – Adams Pet Hospital
Small Animal

Favorite

Barden Greenfield, DVM, DAVDC, FAVD – 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: MBCC, Banyan, Level 3
Tasha McNerney, RVT, CVPP, VTS (Anesthesia) – Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds; Elizabeth Barclay, LVT – Fort Hood Veterinary Center
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

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

SA103 - Ebola & Zika & Domestic Animals

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

Favorite

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

SA120 - Cardiovascular Monitoring

Location: MBCC, South Seas F, Level 3
Julien Guillaumin, DACVECC, DECVECC, DOCTEUR VETERINAIRE – The Ohio State University; Jennifer Halley, DVM
Small Animal

Favorite

Julien Guillaumin, DACVECC, DECVECC, DOCTEUR VETERINAIRE – The Ohio State University ### 596610###Primary Presenter @@@ Jennifer Halley, DVM ### 629106###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

SA154 - Update Your Protocols for FeLV & FIV Testing

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

Favorite

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

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

Location: MBCC, 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: MBCC, 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: MBCC, 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: MBCC, Lagoon H, Level 2
Howard B. Seim, III, DVM, DACVS – VideoVet; Craig Tigert, DVM – Crestwood Animal Hospital
Small Animal

Favorite

Howard B. Seim, III, DVM, DACVS – VideoVet ### 424979###Primary Presenter @@@ Craig Tigert, DVM – Crestwood Animal Hospital ### 207370###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

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

FA47P - Ewe & Lamb Management

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

Favorite

Cleon Kimberling, DVM ### 596621###Co-Presenter @@@ Geri Parsons, CVT – Optimal Livestock Services ### 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: MBCC, Oceanside C, Level 2
Andre Shih, DVM, DACVAA, DACVECC – Capital Veterinary Specialists; Sharon Campbell, DVM, MS, DACVIM – Zoetis Petcare
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Andre Shih, DVM, DACVAA, DACVECC – Capital Veterinary Specialists ### 596661###Primary Presenter @@@ Sharon Campbell, DVM, MS, DACVIM – Zoetis Petcare ### 485485###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

S16C - Leptospirosis: A New Era of Diagnosis & Prevention

Location: MBCC, Oceanside D, Level 2
Jane Sykes, BVSC (HONS), DACVIM (SAIM), PhD – UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine; Jaime Kline, DVM – BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM ANIMAL HEALTH
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Jane Sykes, BVSC (HONS), DACVIM (SAIM), PhD – UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine ### 172744###Primary Presenter @@@ Jaime Kline, DVM – BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM ANIMAL HEALTH ### 480527###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

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

Location: MBCC, South Seas D, Level 3
Janet McConnell, CVT – Compassion First Pets; Julie Legred, CVT – Winn Feline Foundation; Greg Campbell, DVM, DACVP, PhD – BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM ANIMAL HEALTH
Veterinary Technician

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Janet McConnell, CVT – Compassion First Pets ### 596633###Primary Presenter @@@ Julie Legred, CVT – Winn Feline Foundation ### 172777###Moderator @@@ Greg Campbell, DVM, DACVP, PhD – BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM ANIMAL HEALTH ### 319090###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

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

Location: MBCC, Oceanside B, Level 2
Dennis DeNicola, DVM, DACVP, PhD – Idexx; Jennifer Sexsmith, DVM
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Dennis DeNicola, DVM, DACVP, PhD – Idexx ### 172623###Primary Presenter @@@ Jennifer Sexsmith, DVM ### 482540###Moderator
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

VT27 - Leptospirosis

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

Favorite

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

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

Location: MBCC, Mandalay Bay J, Level 2
Karin Beale, DVM, DACVD – Gulf Coast Veterinary Dermatology; Alison Diesel, DVM, DACVD – Texas A&M University; Andrew Hillier, MANZCVS (CANINE MEDICINE), DACVD, BVSc
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Karin Beale, DVM, DACVD – Gulf Coast Veterinary Dermatology ### 596575###Co-Presenter @@@ Alison Diesel, DVM, DACVD – Texas A&M University ### 596594###Co-Presenter @@@ Andrew Hillier, MANZCVS (CANINE MEDICINE), DACVD, BVSc ### 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: MBCC, Mandalay Bay L, Level 2
John C. Godbold, Jr., DVM – Stonehaven Veterinary Consulting; Andrew Wood – COMPANION ANIMAL HEALTH BY LITECURE
Small Animal

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

Favorite

Kimberly Pope-Robinson, DVM – 1 Life Connected Consulting ### 196486###Instructor
10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Event
10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

E18 - Boulder City Brewery Tour

Location: Boulder City Brewery Tour
Event

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: Exhibit Hall, 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 - Tasty Prevention of Borrelia burgdorferi Infections

Location: Exhibit Hall, Learning Lounge, Level 1
Amy R. Auch, DVM – BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM ANIMAL HEALTH
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Amy R. Auch, DVM – BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM ANIMAL HEALTH ### 478343###Primary Presenter
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

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

S27D - Culture & The Bottom Line

Location: MBCC, Mandalay Bay D, Level 2
Randy Hall – Aspire; Amy R. Johnson, BS, LATG, LVT – AAHA - AMERICAN ANIMAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Practice Management

Sponsored By:

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: MBCC, Lagoon G, Level 2
Sonya G. Gordon, DVSC, DACVIM (Cardiology); Catherine Klein, DVM, JD, MBE – KINDRED BIOSCIENCES, INC.
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Sonya G. Gordon, DVSC, DACVIM (Cardiology) ### 596606###Primary Presenter @@@ Catherine Klein, DVM, JD, MBE – KINDRED BIOSCIENCES, INC. ### 657054###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

Lecture
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

EQ37 - Neuroanatomic Diagnosis

Location: MBCC, 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: MBCC, Palm D, Level 3
Joerg Mayer, DVM, DACZM, MSc, DABVP (Exotic Companion Mammal), DECZM (Small Mammal) – University of Georgia; Gerald Flottmann, DVM – Flottmann Enterprises Inc
Avian & Exotics

Favorite

Joerg Mayer, DVM, DACZM, MSc, DABVP (Exotic Companion Mammal), DECZM (Small Mammal) – 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: MBCC, 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: MBCC, 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: MBCC, Breakers H, Level 2
Amanda Donnelly, DVM, MBA – ALD Veterinary Consulting, LLC; Kelly Deselms, CCRP, LVT – Four Paws Rehabilitation and Wellness
Practice Management

Favorite

Amanda Donnelly, DVM, MBA – ALD Veterinary Consulting, LLC ### 242295###Primary Presenter @@@ Kelly Deselms, CCRP, LVT – Four Paws Rehabilitation and Wellness ### 433632###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

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

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

Favorite

Barden Greenfield, DVM, DAVDC, FAVD – 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: MBCC, 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: MBCC, Banyan, Level 3
Tasha McNerney, RVT, CVPP, VTS (Anesthesia) – Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds; Elizabeth Barclay, LVT – Fort Hood Veterinary Center
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

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

EQ33P - Power Hour: Interesting Imaging Case Presentations

Location: MBCC, Palm C, Level 3
Kent Allen, DVM, CERTIFIED IN EQUINE LOCOMOTOR PATHOLOGY (ISELP); Jean-Marie D.R Denoix, DVM, PhD, Assoc. LA-ECVDI, DACVSMR, Certified in Equine Locomotor Pathology (ISELP) – Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire d'Alfort; Kurt Selberg, DVM, MS, DACVR, Certified in Equine Locomotor Pathology (ISELP) – University of Georgia; Kathy Backus, DVM – Universally Holistic Veterinary Services
Equine

Favorite

Kent Allen, DVM, CERTIFIED IN EQUINE LOCOMOTOR PATHOLOGY (ISELP) ### 596573###Co-Presenter @@@ Jean-Marie D.R Denoix, DVM, PhD, Assoc. LA-ECVDI, DACVSMR, Certified in Equine Locomotor Pathology (ISELP) – Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire d'Alfort ### 596593###Co-Presenter @@@ Kurt Selberg, DVM, MS, DACVR, Certified in Equine Locomotor Pathology (ISELP) – 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: MBCC, Lagoon J, Level 2
Jenifer Chatfield, DVM, DACZM – 4J Conservation Center; Emma Gebhardt, DVM
Small Animal

Favorite

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

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

Location: MBCC, South Seas F, Level 3
Julien Guillaumin, DACVECC, DECVECC, DOCTEUR VETERINAIRE – The Ohio State University; Jennifer Halley, DVM
Small Animal

Favorite

Julien Guillaumin, DACVECC, DECVECC, DOCTEUR VETERINAIRE – The Ohio State University ### 596610###Primary Presenter @@@ Jennifer Halley, DVM ### 629106###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

SA155 - Approach to the Cat with Lower Urinary Tract Signs

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

Favorite

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

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

Location: MBCC, 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: MBCC, 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: MBCC, 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: MBCC, Lagoon H, Level 2
Howard B. Seim, III, DVM, DACVS – VideoVet; Craig Tigert, DVM – Crestwood Animal Hospital
Small Animal

Favorite

Howard B. Seim, III, DVM, DACVS – VideoVet ### 424979###Primary Presenter @@@ Craig Tigert, DVM – Crestwood Animal Hospital ### 207370###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

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

FA48P - Ovine Progressive Pneumonia/RFID

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

Favorite

Cleon Kimberling, DVM ### 596621###Co-Presenter @@@ Geri Parsons, CVT – Optimal Livestock Services ### 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: MBCC, Oceanside D, Level 2
Michael Lappin, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD – Colorado State University; Jaime Kline, DVM – BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM ANIMAL HEALTH
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Michael Lappin, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD – Colorado State University ### 172668###Primary Presenter @@@ Jaime Kline, DVM – BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM ANIMAL HEALTH ### 480527###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

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

Location: MBCC, South Seas D, Level 3
Rebecca Rose, CVT – CATALYST Veterinary Practice Consultants; Greg Campbell, DVM, DACVP, PhD – BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM ANIMAL HEALTH; Julie Legred, CVT – Winn Feline Foundation
Veterinary Technician

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Rebecca Rose, CVT – CATALYST Veterinary Practice Consultants ### 596650###Primary Presenter @@@ Greg Campbell, DVM, DACVP, PhD – BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM ANIMAL HEALTH ### 319090###Moderator @@@ Julie Legred, CVT – Winn Feline Foundation ### 172777###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

S20D - All About Fecal Diagnostics: Classic & Cutting Edge

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

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Michael Dryden, DVM, MS, PhD – Kansas State University College Of Veterinary Medicine ### 178334###Primary Presenter @@@ Jennifer Sexsmith, DVM ### 482540###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

VT28 - Pancreatitis

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

Favorite

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

S01DP - Minimizing Opioid Use Limb Surgery

Location: MBCC, Oceanside C, Level 2
Ralph C. Harvey, DVM, MS, DACVAA – University of Tennessee; Christopher K. Smith, DVM, DACVAA – University of Tennessee; Sharon Campbell, DVM, MS, DACVIM – Zoetis Petcare
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Ralph C. Harvey, DVM, MS, DACVAA – University of Tennessee ### 172654###Co-Presenter @@@ Christopher K. Smith, DVM, DACVAA – University of Tennessee ### 596685###Co-Presenter @@@ Sharon Campbell, DVM, MS, DACVIM – Zoetis Petcare ### 485485###Moderator
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

S04DP - Case-based Dermatology Discussion Panel

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

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Karin Beale, DVM, DACVD – Gulf Coast Veterinary Dermatology ### 596575###Co-Presenter @@@ Ashley S. Bourgeois, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic Portland ### 596581###Co-Presenter @@@ Marcus Brown, DVM – NOVA Cat Clinic ### 596583###Co-Presenter @@@ Andrew Hillier, MANZCVS (CANINE MEDICINE), DACVD, BVSc ### 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: MBCC, Mandalay Bay L, Level 2
John C. Godbold, Jr., DVM – Stonehaven Veterinary Consulting; Andrew Wood – COMPANION ANIMAL HEALTH BY LITECURE
Small Animal

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: Exhibit Hall, Learning Lounge, Level 1
Ivan Zakharenkov, DVM – Idexx
Practice Management

Sponsored By:

Favorite

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

Learning Lounge
12:30 PM - 12:55 PM

EL16 - How to be a Chronic Pain Hero

Location: Exhibit Hall, Learning Lounge, Level 1
Alison Gottlieb, BS, CVT, VTS (Emergency & Critical Care) – Four Paws Consulting
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Alison Gottlieb, BS, CVT, VTS (Emergency & Critical Care) – Four Paws Consulting ### 172645###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, Exhibit Hall Theater A, Level 1
Jonathan Bloom, DVM – Willowdale Animal Hospital; Matt Eberts, DVM – Elanco
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Jonathan Bloom, DVM – Willowdale Animal Hospital ### 626456###Primary Presenter @@@ Matt Eberts, DVM – Elanco ### 683983###Moderator
12:30 PM - 1:20 PM

IS04 - Feline Broad Spectrum Parasite Protection

Location: Exhibit Hall, Exhibit Hall Theater B, 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 - 2:15 PM

Event
12:30 PM - 2:15 PM

E20 - Discover the Power in You by Mel Robbins

Location: MBCC, Mandalay Bay EG, Level 2
Event

Sponsored By:

Favorite
1:00 PM - 1:25 PM

Learning Lounge
1:00 PM - 1:25 PM

EL09 - Managing Allergic Flares

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

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Andrew Hillier, MANZCVS (CANINE MEDICINE), DACVD, BVSc ### 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
Event

Favorite
1:30 PM - 1:55 PM

Learning Lounge
1:30 PM - 1:55 PM

EL10 - Practice Data & The Network Effect

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

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Robert Furman, BVMS, MRCVS, DAVDC, DEVDC – Southern California Veterinary Dental Specialties & Oral Surgery ### 635657###Instructor @@@ Brook Niemiec, DVM, DAVDC, FAVD, DEVDC – Southern California Veterinary Dental Specialties & Oral Surgery ### 172695###Instructor @@@ Allen 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: Oquendo Center, Room A, Oquendo Center
Clifford (Kip) Berry, III, DVM, DACVR – University of Florida Small Animal Hospital; Maria Evola, DVM, DACVR, MPH; Jay Griffin, DVM, DACVR – Texas A&M University; Lukas Kawalilak, DVM, DACVR – Colorado State university; Chelsea Kunst, DVM, DACVR; Nathan Nelson, DVM, MS, DACVR – North Carolina State University; 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, MPH ### 422425###Instructor @@@ Jay Griffin, DVM, DACVR – Texas A&M University ### 596690###Instructor @@@ Lukas Kawalilak, DVM, DACVR – Colorado State university ### 620929###Instructor @@@ Chelsea Kunst, DVM, DACVR ### 596688###Instructor @@@ Nathan Nelson, DVM, MS, DACVR – North Carolina State University ### 422423###Instructor @@@ 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: Exhibit Hall, 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: MBCC, Palm C, Level 3
Jean-Marie D.R Denoix, DVM, PhD, Assoc. LA-ECVDI, DACVSMR, Certified in Equine Locomotor Pathology (ISELP) – Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire d'Alfort; Kathy Backus, DVM – Universally Holistic Veterinary Services
Equine

Favorite

Jean-Marie D.R Denoix, DVM, PhD, Assoc. LA-ECVDI, DACVSMR, Certified in Equine Locomotor Pathology (ISELP) – 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: MBCC, 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: MBCC, 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: MBCC, 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: MBCC, 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: MBCC, 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: MBCC, 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: MBCC, South Seas J, Level 3
Barden Greenfield, DVM, DAVDC, FAVD – MidSouth Veterinary Dental Referrals, PLC; Gerald Adams, DVM – Adams Pet Hospital
Small Animal

Favorite

Barden Greenfield, DVM, DAVDC, FAVD – 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: MBCC, 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: MBCC, Banyan, Level 3
H. Edward Durham, Jr., CVT, LATG, VTS (Cardiology); Elizabeth Barclay, LVT – Fort Hood Veterinary Center
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

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

VT13 - Say Ahhhh! Oral Examination & Charting

Location: MBCC, Jasmine A, Level 3
Candice Hoerner, CVT, VTS (Dentistry) – IM3, INC.; Michele Gurr, LVT – Universally Holistic Veterinary Services
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

Candice Hoerner, CVT, VTS (Dentistry) – IM3, INC. ### 386023###Primary Presenter @@@ Michele Gurr, LVT – Universally Holistic Veterinary Services ### 629991###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

PM15P - Human Resources Power Hour

Location: MBCC, Breakers H, Level 2
Amanda Donnelly, DVM, MBA – ALD Veterinary Consulting, LLC; Heather Romano, SHRM-CP, SPHR; Kelly Deselms, CCRP, LVT – Four Paws Rehabilitation and Wellness
Practice Management

Favorite

Amanda Donnelly, DVM, MBA – ALD Veterinary Consulting, LLC ### 242295###Co-Presenter @@@ Heather Romano, SHRM-CP, SPHR ### 417704###Co-Presenter @@@ Kelly Deselms, CCRP, LVT – Four Paws Rehabilitation and Wellness ### 433632###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

SA105 - Toxoplasmosis

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

Favorite

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

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

Location: MBCC, 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: MBCC, Mandalay Bay D, Level 2
Susan Ellen Little, DVM, DABVP (Feline) – Bytown Cat Hospital; Craig Tigert, DVM – Crestwood Animal Hospital
Small Animal

Favorite

Susan Ellen Little, DVM, DABVP (Feline) – Bytown Cat Hospital ### 177112###Primary Presenter @@@ Craig Tigert, DVM – Crestwood Animal Hospital ### 207370###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

SA162 - Chronic Enteropathies in Cats: Inflammatory or Neoplastic?

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

Favorite

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

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

Location: MBCC, 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: MBCC, South Seas B, Level 3
Robert Cole, DVM, DACVR – Auburn University; Linda Quach, RVT – Spay Neuter Project of Los Angeles
Small Animal

Favorite

Robert Cole, DVM, DACVR – Auburn University ### 596589###Primary Presenter @@@ Linda Quach, RVT – Spay Neuter Project of Los Angeles ### 330049###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

SA316 - Efficient Spay/Neuter Surgery

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

Favorite

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

SA336 - Surgical Management of Uroabdomen

Location: MBCC, 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: MBCC, 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: MBCC, Oceanside D, Level 2
Richard Ford, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) – North Carolina State University; Jaime Kline, DVM – BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM ANIMAL HEALTH
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Richard Ford, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) – North Carolina State University ### 596602###Primary Presenter @@@ Jaime Kline, DVM – BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM ANIMAL HEALTH ### 480527###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

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

Location: MBCC, Oceanside B, Level 2
Jennifer Ogeer, DVM, MS, MBA, MA – IDEXX; Adam Gerstein, VMD
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Jennifer Ogeer, DVM, MS, MBA, MA – IDEXX ### 306761###Primary Presenter @@@ Adam Gerstein, VMD ### 482538###Moderator
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

S14AP - Developing a Health & Wellbeing Approach

Location: MBCC, Oceanside C, Level 2
Cristin Connor, MS, RN, BSN; Scott Mogren, BA – Banfield Pet Hospital; Stacy L. Ladnier, RVT – Magnolia Pet Wellness Center
Practice Management

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Cristin Connor, MS, RN, BSN ### 596591###Co-Presenter @@@ Scott Mogren, BA – Banfield Pet Hospital ### 596683###Co-Presenter @@@ Stacy L. Ladnier, RVT – Magnolia Pet Wellness Center ### 697959###Moderator
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: MBCC, South Seas F, Level 3
Cynthia R. Ward, VMD, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD – University of Georgia; Tessa Kronbetter, DVM – Sunset Eastern Animal Hospital
Small Animal

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: MBCC, Mandalay Bay L, Level 2
Jan Suchodolski, AGAF, DACVM, MEDVET, DRVETMED, PhD – Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine; Rebecca Mullis, DVM, DACVN – HILL'S PET NUTRITION, INC.
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Jan Suchodolski, AGAF, DACVM, MEDVET, DRVETMED, PhD – Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine ### 596668###Primary Presenter @@@ Rebecca Mullis, DVM, DACVN – HILL'S PET NUTRITION, INC. ### 272671###Moderator
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: MBCC, Jasmine E, Level 3
Scott E. Poock, DVM, DABVP – University of Missouri; Susan McCartney, DVM – Large Animal Mobile Veterinarian
Food Animal

Favorite

Scott E. Poock, DVM, DABVP – 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: MBCC, 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: MBCC, Surf E, Level 2
Ann Wortinger, LVT, BIS, VTS (ECC, SAIM, Nutrition), FFCP; Kara M. Burns, MS, LVT, MEd, VTS (Nutrition) – Academy of Veterinary Nutrition Technicians
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

Ann Wortinger, LVT, BIS, VTS (ECC, SAIM, Nutrition), FFCP ### 420472###Instructor @@@ Kara M. 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: Exhibit Hall, Learning Lounge, Level 1
Kim London, BS – VETSOURCE
Practice Management

VETSOURCE

Favorite

Kim London, BS – 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, & Prevention

Location: Exhibit Hall, Learning Lounge, Level 1
Andrew Evan Schreibman, DVM – BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM ANIMAL HEALTH
Practice Management

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Andrew Evan Schreibman, DVM – BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM ANIMAL HEALTH ### 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: MBCC, Palm C, Level 3
Jean-Marie D.R Denoix, DVM, PhD, Assoc. LA-ECVDI, DACVSMR, Certified in Equine Locomotor Pathology (ISELP) – Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire d'Alfort; Kathy Backus, DVM – Universally Holistic Veterinary Services
Equine

Favorite

Jean-Marie D.R Denoix, DVM, PhD, Assoc. LA-ECVDI, DACVSMR, Certified in Equine Locomotor Pathology (ISELP) – 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: MBCC, 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: MBCC, 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: MBCC, 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: MBCC, Breakers H, Level 2
Amanda Donnelly, DVM, MBA – ALD Veterinary Consulting, LLC; Kelly Deselms, CCRP, LVT – Four Paws Rehabilitation and Wellness
Practice Management

Favorite

Amanda Donnelly, DVM, MBA – ALD Veterinary Consulting, LLC ### 242295###Primary Presenter @@@ Kelly Deselms, CCRP, LVT – Four Paws Rehabilitation and Wellness ### 433632###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

PM49 - Metrics to Strategies: Increasing Revenue

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

Favorite

Barden Greenfield, DVM, DAVDC, FAVD – 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: MBCC, 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: MBCC, Banyan, Level 3
H. Edward Durham, Jr., CVT, LATG, VTS (Cardiology); Elizabeth Barclay, LVT – Fort Hood Veterinary Center
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

H. Edward Durham, Jr., CVT, LATG, VTS (Cardiology) ### 420458###Primary Presenter @@@ Elizabeth Barclay, LVT – Fort Hood Veterinary Center ### 196418###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

VT14 - Dirty Mouth? Clean It Up! A Complete Periodontal Cleaning

Location: MBCC, Jasmine A, Level 3
Candice Hoerner, CVT, VTS (Dentistry) – IM3, INC.; Michele Gurr, LVT – Universally Holistic Veterinary Services
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

Candice Hoerner, CVT, VTS (Dentistry) – IM3, INC. ### 386023###Primary Presenter @@@ Michele Gurr, LVT – Universally Holistic 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: MBCC, 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: MBCC, Mandalay Bay D, Level 2
Susan Ellen Little, DVM, DABVP (Feline) – Bytown Cat Hospital; Craig Tigert, DVM – Crestwood Animal Hospital
Small Animal

Favorite

Susan Ellen Little, DVM, DABVP (Feline) – Bytown Cat Hospital ### 177112###Primary Presenter @@@ Craig Tigert, DVM – Crestwood Animal Hospital ### 207370###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

SA163 - A Practical Guide for the Approach to Refractory Cases of Canine IBD

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

Favorite

Frederic Gaschen, DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM-CA (IM) – Louisiana State University ### 172637###Primary Presenter @@@ Jennifer Halley, DVM – Veterinary Specialists of Connecticut ### 629106###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

SA187 - Golden Rules for Managing Bleeding in the Hospice Patient

Location: MBCC, 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: MBCC, South Seas B, Level 3
Robert Cole, DVM, DACVR – Auburn University; Linda Quach, RVT – Spay Neuter Project of Los Angeles
Small Animal

Favorite

Robert Cole, DVM, DACVR – Auburn University ### 596589###Primary Presenter @@@ Linda Quach, RVT – Spay Neuter Project of Los Angeles ### 330049###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

SA317 - Unusual Spay & Neuter Surgery

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

Favorite

Philip A. Bushby, DVM, MS, DACVS ### 596584###Primary Presenter @@@ Cristie YJ Kamiya, DVM, MBA – Humane Society Silicon Valley ### 644355###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

SA337 - Surgical Management of Brachycephalic Syndrome

Location: MBCC, 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: MBCC, Lagoon J, Level 2
Roger Haston, PhD – PETSMART CHARITIES; Alice Murtas, LVT – MedVet Chicago
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Roger Haston, PhD – PETSMART CHARITIES ### 596874###Primary Presenter @@@ Alice Murtas, LVT – MedVet Chicago ### 293327###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

S14B - Success Over Stress: The Turning Point

Location: MBCC, Oceanside C, Level 2
Sandra Berberian, MBA; Stacy L. Ladnier, RVT – Magnolia Pet Wellness Center
Practice Management

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Sandra Berberian, MBA ### 596577###Primary Presenter @@@ Stacy L. Ladnier, RVT – Magnolia Pet Wellness Center ### 697959###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

S16F - Canine Babesiosis: A Continued Threat to Canine Health

Location: MBCC, Oceanside D, Level 2
Adam Birkenheuer, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD – North Carolina State University; Jaime Kline, DVM – BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM ANIMAL HEALTH
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Adam Birkenheuer, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD – North Carolina State University ### 263515###Primary Presenter @@@ Jaime Kline, DVM – BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM ANIMAL HEALTH ### 480527###Moderator
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

S21B - Feline Diabetes Mellitus: Essential Facts for the Astute Practitioner

Location: MBCC, Oceanside B, Level 2
J. Catharine Scott-Moncrieff, MA, MS, DACVIM (SAIM), VETMB, DSAM, DECVIM – Purdue University- SVM; Adam Gerstein, VMD
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

J. Catharine Scott-Moncrieff, MA, MS, DACVIM (SAIM), VETMB, DSAM, DECVIM – Purdue University- SVM ### 596659###Primary Presenter @@@ Adam Gerstein, VMD ### 482538###Moderator
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: MBCC, South Seas F, Level 3
Cynthia R. Ward, VMD, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD – University of Georgia; Tessa Kronbetter, DVM – Sunset Eastern Animal Hospital
Small Animal

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: MBCC, Mandalay Bay L, Level 2
Jennifer MacLeay, DVM, PhD, DACVIM – Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.; Rebecca Mullis, DVM, DACVN – HILL'S PET NUTRITION, INC.
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Jennifer MacLeay, DVM, PhD, DACVIM – Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc. ### 645659###Primary Presenter @@@ Rebecca Mullis, DVM, DACVN – HILL'S PET NUTRITION, INC. ### 272671###Moderator
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: MBCC, Jasmine E, Level 3
Scott E. Poock, DVM, DABVP – University of Missouri; Susan McCartney, DVM – Large Animal Mobile Veterinarian
Food Animal

Favorite

Scott E. Poock, DVM, DABVP – 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: Exhibit Hall, Learning Lounge, Level 1
Nora Grant, DVM – Ceva Animal Health
Small Animal

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

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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, 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

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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, Exhibit Hall Theater B, Level 1
Andy Roark, DVM, MS – Tall Oak Enterprises, LLC; April Gerlicher
Practice Management

VETSOURCE

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

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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: MBCC, Palm C, Level 3
Jean-Marie D.R Denoix, DVM, PhD, Assoc. LA-ECVDI, DACVSMR, Certified in Equine Locomotor Pathology (ISELP) – Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire d'Alfort; Kathy Backus, DVM – Universally Holistic Veterinary Services
Equine

Favorite

Jean-Marie D.R Denoix, DVM, PhD, Assoc. LA-ECVDI, DACVSMR, Certified in Equine Locomotor Pathology (ISELP) – 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: MBCC, 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: MBCC, 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: MBCC, 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: MBCC, Breakers H, Level 2
Amanda Donnelly, DVM, MBA – ALD Veterinary Consulting, LLC; Kelly Deselms, CCRP, LVT – Four Paws Rehabilitation and Wellness
Practice Management

Favorite

Amanda Donnelly, DVM, MBA – ALD Veterinary Consulting, LLC ### 242295###Primary Presenter @@@ Kelly Deselms, CCRP, LVT – Four Paws Rehabilitation and Wellness ### 433632###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

PM54 - Answers to Your Questions On Veterinary Financing

Location: MBCC, Breakers K, Level 2
David McCormick, MS, CVA – Simmons Mid-Atlantic; Cris Chilelli, CVPM – VCA, Inc.
Practice Management

Favorite

David McCormick, MS, CVA – Simmons Mid-Atlantic ### 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: MBCC, 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

SA13 - Prognosis for Aggression in Dogs & Cats

Location: MBCC, 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
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

SA71 - Managing the Maxillofacial Trauma Patient (PS…Don’t Forget the Teeth!)

Location: MBCC, 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: MBCC, 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: MBCC, Banyan, Level 3
H. Edward Durham, Jr., CVT, LATG, VTS (Cardiology); Elizabeth Barclay, LVT – Fort Hood Veterinary Center
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

H. Edward Durham, Jr., CVT, LATG, VTS (Cardiology) ### 420458###Primary Presenter @@@ Elizabeth Barclay, LVT – Fort Hood Veterinary Center ### 196418###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

VT15 - Becoming a Dental Concierge

Location: MBCC, Jasmine A, Level 3
Candice Hoerner, CVT, VTS (Dentistry) – IM3, INC.; Michele Gurr, LVT – Universally Holistic Veterinary Services
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

Candice Hoerner, CVT, VTS (Dentistry) – IM3, INC. ### 386023###Primary Presenter @@@ Michele Gurr, LVT – Universally Holistic Veterinary Services ### 629991###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

SA122 - Triage: Life in the Fast Lane

Location: MBCC, Mandalay Bay D, Level 2
Julien Guillaumin, DACVECC, DECVECC, DOCTEUR VETERINAIRE – The Ohio State University; Craig Tigert, DVM – Crestwood Animal Hospital
Small Animal

Favorite

Julien Guillaumin, DACVECC, DECVECC, DOCTEUR VETERINAIRE – The Ohio State University ### 596610###Primary Presenter @@@ Craig Tigert, DVM – Crestwood Animal Hospital ### 207370###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: MBCC, 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: MBCC, South Seas H, Level 3
Joerg Steiner, DECVIM-CA, PhD, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Texas A&M University; Jennifer Halley, DVM – Veterinary Specialists of Connecticut
Small Animal

Favorite

Joerg Steiner, DECVIM-CA, PhD, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) – Texas A&M University ### 172741###Primary Presenter @@@ Jennifer Halley, DVM – Veterinary Specialists of Connecticut ### 629106###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

SA188 - Understanding Death: The Physiology & Signs

Location: MBCC, 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: MBCC, South Seas B, Level 3
Robert Cole, DVM, DACVR – Auburn University; Ajay Srivastava, DVM, PhD, MS – VETS PLUS, INC.
Small Animal

Favorite

Robert Cole, DVM, DACVR – Auburn University ### 596589###Primary Presenter @@@ Ajay Srivastava, DVM, PhD, MS – VETS PLUS, INC. ### 198643###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

SA318 - The Optimal Time for Spay/Neuter: An Analysis of Critical Spay/Neuter Literature I

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

Favorite

Philip A. Bushby, DVM, MS, DACVS ### 596584###Primary Presenter @@@ Cristie YJ 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: MBCC, Lagoon J, Level 2
Amanda Landis-Hanna, DVM; Alice Murtas, LVT – MedVet Chicago
Small Animal

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Favorite

Amanda Landis-Hanna, DVM ### 696981###Primary Presenter @@@ Alice Murtas, LVT – MedVet Chicago ### 293327###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

Symposium
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

S14C - Maintaining Team Relationships During Times of Conflict

Location: MBCC, Oceanside C, Level 2
Abbie Hathaway, CVT; Stacy L. Ladnier, RVT – Magnolia Pet Wellness Center
Practice Management

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Abbie Hathaway, CVT ### 596612###Primary Presenter @@@ Stacy L. Ladnier, RVT – Magnolia Pet Wellness Center ### 697959###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

S16G - Emerging Hemoprotozoa in the Dog & Cat: What Am I Missing?

Location: MBCC, Oceanside D, Level 2
Karen Snowden, DVM, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology) – Texas A&M University; Laura Pritzker – Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health
Small Animal

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Favorite

Karen Snowden, DVM, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology) – Texas A&M University ### 647585###Primary Presenter @@@ Laura Pritzker – Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health ### 693949###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

S21C - Feline Hyperthyroidism: Guidelines for Diagnosis & Management/Diet

Location: MBCC, Oceanside B, Level 2
J. Catharine Scott-Moncrieff, MA, MS, DACVIM (SAIM), VETMB, DSAM, DECVIM – Purdue University- SVM; Kari Mundschenk, DVM, DABVP-feline – IDEXX
Small Animal

Sponsored By:

Favorite

J. Catharine Scott-Moncrieff, MA, MS, DACVIM (SAIM), VETMB, DSAM, DECVIM – Purdue University- SVM ### 596659###Primary Presenter @@@ Kari Mundschenk, DVM, DABVP-feline – IDEXX ### 320159###Moderator
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

S23AP - Success Leaves Clues: Opportunities in Practice Ownership I

Location: MBCC, Mandalay Bay J, Level 2
Sarita Vora – Live Oak Bank; Matthew Asciutto, DVM
Practice Management

Sponsored By:

Favorite

Sarita Vora – Live Oak Bank ### 596687###Co-Presenter @@@ Matthew Asciutto, DVM ### 692593###Moderator
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: MBCC, Mandalay Bay L, Level 2
Susan Ellen Little, DVM, DABVP (Feline) – Bytown Cat Hospital; Rebecca Mullis, DVM, DACVN – HILL'S PET NUTRITION, INC.
Small Animal

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Favorite

Susan Ellen Little, DVM, DABVP (Feline) – Bytown Cat Hospital ### 177112###Primary Presenter @@@ Rebecca Mullis, DVM, DACVN – HILL'S PET NUTRITION, INC. ### 272671###Moderator
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: MBCC, South Seas F, Level 3
Cynthia R. Ward, VMD, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD – University of Georgia; Tessa Kronbetter, DVM – Sunset Eastern Animal Hospital
Small Animal

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: MBCC, Jasmine E, Level 3
Scott E. Poock, DVM, DABVP – University of Missouri; Susan McCartney, DVM – Large Animal Mobile Veterinarian
Food Animal

Favorite

Scott E. Poock, DVM, DABVP – 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: MBCC, 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: MBCC, 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: MBCC, South Seas F, Level 3
Cynthia R. Ward, VMD, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD – University of Georgia; Tessa Kronbetter, DVM – Sunset Eastern Animal Hospital
Small Animal

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: MBCC, Palm C, Level 3
Jean-Marie D.R Denoix, DVM, PhD, Assoc. LA-ECVDI, DACVSMR, Certified in Equine Locomotor Pathology (ISELP) – Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire d'Alfort; Kathy Backus, DVM – Universally Holistic Veterinary Services
Equine

Favorite

Jean-Marie D.R Denoix, DVM, PhD, Assoc. LA-ECVDI, DACVSMR, Certified in Equine Locomotor Pathology (ISELP) – 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: MBCC, 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: MBCC, 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: MBCC, 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: MBCC, Breakers K, Level 2
David McCormick, MS, CVA – Simmons Mid-Atlantic; Cris Chilelli, CVPM – VCA, Inc.
Practice Management

Favorite

David McCormick, MS, CVA – Simmons Mid-Atlantic ### 596634###Primary Presenter @@@ Cris Chilelli, CVPM – VCA, Inc. ### 284688###Moderator
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM

PM18 - Team Pay: Show Me the Money!

Location: MBCC, Breakers H, Level 2
Heather Romano, SHRM-CP, SPHR; Kelly Deselms, CCRP, LVT – Four Paws Rehabilitation and Wellness
Practice Management

Favorite

Heather Romano, SHRM-CP, SPHR ### 417704###Primary Presenter @@@ Kelly Deselms, CCRP, LVT – Four Paws Rehabilitation and Wellness ### 433632###Moderator
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM

SA04 - Senior Pet Anesthesia & Peri-op Management: Not Too Old

Location: MBCC, 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: MBCC, 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: MBCC, 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: MBCC, 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: MBCC, Banyan, Level 3
H. Edward Durham, Jr., CVT, LATG, VTS (Cardiology); Elizabeth Barclay, LVT – Fort Hood Veterinary Center
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

H. Edward Durham, Jr., CVT, LATG, VTS (Cardiology) ### 420458###Primary Presenter @@@ Elizabeth Barclay, LVT – Fort Hood Veterinary Center ### 196418###Moderator
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM

VT16 - Interactive Dental Case Presentations

Location: MBCC, Jasmine A, Level 3
Candice Hoerner, CVT, VTS (Dentistry) – IM3, INC.; Michele Gurr, LVT – Universally Holistic Veterinary Services
Veterinary Technician

Favorite

Candice Hoerner, CVT, VTS (Dentistry) – IM3, INC. ### 386023###Primary Presenter @@@ Michele Gurr, LVT – Universally Holistic Veterinary Services ### 629991###Moderator
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM

SA123 - SIRS, Sepsis, MODS, Oh My!

Location: MBCC, Mandalay Bay D, Level 2
Julien Guillaumin, DACVECC, DECVECC, DOCTEUR VETERINAIRE – The Ohio State University; Craig Tigert, DVM – Crestwood Animal Hospital
Small Animal

Favorite

Julien Guillaumin, DACVECC, DECVECC, DOCTEUR VETERINAIRE – The Ohio State University ### 596610###Primary Presenter @@@ Craig Tigert, DVM – Crestwood Animal Hospital ### 207370###Moderator
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM

SA145 - Keeping Clients Involved & Coming Back: How Do I Motivate Clients to Keep Required Home Journals & Return