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Monday, Sep 6
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM US PDT

S43A - Define a Healthy Work Environment: Culture by Design, Not Default

Location: South Pacific B, Level 0
Presenter: Rebecca Rose, CVT – CATALYST Veterinary Professional Coaches
Moderator: Linda Markland, RVT – VPI//Nationwide
Veterinary Technician

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1 CE Credit(s)
Monday, Sep 6
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM US PDT

S21A - Fear Free Dermatology: Exams That Won’t Make Your Patient’s Skin Crawl

Location: Oceanside D, Level 2
Presenter: Brittany Lancellotti, DVM, DACVD – Veterinary Skin & Ear
Moderator: Edward Koronowski, DVM – CEVA ANIMAL HEALTH
Small Animal

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1 CE Credit(s)
Monday, Sep 6
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM US PDT

S26A - Getting to Know the Black-legged Tick

Location: Oceanside B, Level 2
Presenter: Beckie Mossor, RVT, BIS – Veterinary Advancements
Moderator: Amy R. Auch, DVM – BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM ANIMAL HEALTH
Veterinary Technician

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1 CE Credit(s)
Monday, Sep 6
10:00 AM – 10:50 AM US PDT

S43B - A Case Study in Veterinary Team Wellbeing

Location: South Pacific B, Level 0
Presenter: Rebecca Rose, CVT – CATALYST Veterinary Professional Coaches
Moderator: Linda Markland, RVT – VPI//Nationwide
Veterinary Technician

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1 CE Credit(s)
Monday, Sep 6
10:00 AM – 10:50 AM US PDT

S21B - Better Skincare Is at Your Fingertips. Breakthrough Dermatopical Innovation Is Improving Outcomes & Increasing Compliance I

Location: Oceanside D, Level 2
Presenter: Melissa Hall, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic
Moderator: Edward Koronowski, DVM – CEVA ANIMAL HEALTH
Presenter: Michael Rossi, DVM, MNS< DACVD – Coastal Veterinary Dermatology & Ear Clinic
Small Animal

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1 CE Credit(s)
Monday, Sep 6
10:00 AM – 10:50 AM US PDT

S26B - Diabetes Dialogue: Empowering Technicians

Location: Oceanside B, Level 2
Presenter: Kara M. Burns, LVT, MEd, VTS (Nutrition) – Academy of Veterinary Nutrition Technicians
Moderator: Amy R. Auch, DVM – BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM ANIMAL HEALTH
Veterinary Technician

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1 CE Credit(s)
Monday, Sep 6
11:00 AM – 11:50 AM US PDT

S21C - Better Skincare Is at Your Fingertips. Breakthrough Dermatopical Innovation Is Improving Outcomes & Increasing Compliance II

Location: Oceanside D, Level 2
Presenter: Ashley S. Bourgeois, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic Portland
Moderator: Edward Koronowski, DVM – CEVA ANIMAL HEALTH
Co-Presenter: Michael Rossi, DVM, MNS< DACVD – Coastal Veterinary Dermatology & Ear Clinic
Small Animal

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1 CE Credit(s)
Monday, Sep 6
11:00 AM – 11:50 AM US PDT

S43C - Putting it all Together; SMART Goal, Mapping Wellbeing

Location: South Pacific B, Level 0
Presenter: Rebecca Rose, CVT – CATALYST Veterinary Professional Coaches
Veterinary Technician

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1 CE Credit(s)
Monday, Sep 6
11:00 AM – 11:50 AM US PDT

S14A - Street Medicine: Lessons Learned from the Road

Location: Oceanside B, Level 2
Presenter: Joseph J. Wakshlag, DVM, PhD, DACVN, DACSMR – Cornell University
Moderator: Amanda Howland, MPH
Practice Management

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1 CE Credit(s)
Monday, Sep 6
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM US PDT

S29AP - Food Reactions: Two Dermatologists Views on Fact, Fiction & Science Fiction - Part 1

Location: Oceanside D, Level 2
Co-Presenter: Craig Griffin, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic
Co-Presenter: Galia Sheinberg, MVZ ESP DLACVD – Centro Veterinario Mexico
Moderator: Emily Cross, DVM, DABVP – Purina
Small Animal

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1 CE Credit(s)
Monday, Sep 6
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM US PDT

S14BP - Hemp Use in Veterinary Medicine: Lessons Learned from Quality Control & Pharmacokinetics

Location: Oceanside B, Level 2
Co-Presenter: Lindsay Elam, DVM, MPH, CVA, DACVSMR – Colorado State University
Co-Presenter: Joseph J. Wakshlag, DVM, PhD, DACVN, DACSMR – Cornell University
Moderator: Gabrielle A. Rosa, DVM – ElleVet Sciences
Small Animal

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1 CE Credit(s)
Monday, Sep 6
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM US PDT

S44 - More Veterinary Technicians / Nurses in Leadership Creates Change

Location: Breakers H, Level 2
Presenter: Kenichiro Yagi, RVT, MS, VTS (EMERGENCY & CRITICAL CARE, SAIM) – Adobe Animal Hospital
Moderator: Linda Markland, RVT – VPI//Nationwide
Veterinary Technician

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1 CE Credit(s)
Monday, Sep 6
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM US PDT

S02AP - The ABCs of DEI

Location: South Pacific B, Level 0
Co-Presenter: Christina Tran, DVM – Multicultural Veterinary Medical Association
Co-Presenter: Stéphie-Anne C. Dulièpre, DVM – Multicultural Veterinary Medical Association (MCVMA)
Moderator: Willie Bidot, DVM, DACLAM
Practice Management

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1 CE Credit(s)
Monday, Sep 6
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM US PDT

S11AP - The Scoop on Poop: AI Technology Automates Efficiency & Expertise with In-Hospital Testing

Location: Oceanside C, Level 2
Co-Presenter: Yoko Nagamori, DVM, MS, DACVM – Zoetis
Co-Presenter: Cory Penn, DVM – Zoetis
Moderator: Richard E. Goldstein, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM-CA – Zoetis
Small Animal

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1 CE Credit(s)
Monday, Sep 6
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM US PDT

S14CP - CBD-rich Hemp Extracts & Pain Management: Focus on Canine Osteoarthritis

Location: Oceanside B, Level 2
Co-Presenter: Joseph J. Wakshlag, DVM, PhD, DACVN, DACSMR – Cornell University
Co-Presenter: Michael C. Petty, DVM, CVPP, CCRT – Arbor Pointe Veterinary Hospital
Moderator: Gabrielle A. Rosa, DVM – ElleVet Sciences
Small Animal

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1 CE Credit(s)
Monday, Sep 6
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM US PDT

S11BP - Digital Cytopathology: Real-time Expert Help in Your Everyday Practice

Location: Oceanside C, Level 2
Co-Presenter: Sarah Barrett, DVM, PhD, DACVP – Barrett Petfood Innovations
Co-Presenter: Richard E. Goldstein, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM-CA – Zoetis
Moderator: Cory Penn, DVM – Zoetis
Small Animal

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1 CE Credit(s)
Monday, Sep 6
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM US PDT

S02BP - Discrimination in Veterinary Medicine: A Video Breakdown

Location: South Pacific B, Level 0
Co-Presenter: Melody Martinez, CVT – Multicultural Veterinary Medical Association (MCVMA)
Co-Presenter: Marie Sato Quicksall, DVM, CVA – Multicultural Veterinary Medical Association (MCVMA)
Moderator: Willie Bidot, DVM, DACLAM
Practice Management

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1 CE Credit(s)
Monday, Sep 6
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM US PDT

S29BP - Food Reactions: Two Dermatologists Views on Fact, Fiction & Science Fiction - Part 2

Location: Oceanside D, Level 2
Co-Presenter: Craig Griffin, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic
Co-Presenter: Galia Sheinberg, MVZ ESP DLACVD – Centro Veterinario Mexico
Moderator: Emily Cross, DVM, DABVP – Purina
Small Animal

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1 CE Credit(s)
Monday, Sep 6
4:00 PM – 4:50 PM US PDT

S30A - Adding Boarding in Your Veterinary Practice

Location: South Pacific H, Level 0
Presenter and Moderator: Scott Manning, BS, MBA – Midmark Corporation
Practice Management

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1 CE Credit(s)
Monday, Sep 6
4:00 PM – 4:50 PM US PDT

S11CP - Break the Pet-Parasite Cycle: The Connection Between Prevention & Screening

Location: Oceanside C, Level 2
Co-Presenter: Chris Adolph, DVM, MS, ACVM – Zoetis
Co-Presenter: Robert Gribble, DVM, CVPM – Hallsville Veterinary Hospital
Moderator: Cory Penn, DVM – Zoetis
Small Animal

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1 CE Credit(s)
Monday, Sep 6
4:00 PM – 4:50 PM US PDT

S29C - Canine Chronic Enteropathy: Clinical Pearls for Optimizing Diagnosis & Management

Location: Oceanside D, Level 2
Presenter: Stanley Marks, DACVN, BVSc, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM & Oncology) – University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine
Moderator: Emily Cross, DVM, DABVP – Purina
Small Animal

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1 CE Credit(s)
Monday, Sep 6
4:00 PM – 4:50 PM US PDT

S14D - CBD & Hemp in Management of the Seizures & Neurological Disorders

Location: Oceanside B, Level 2
Presenter: Joseph J. Wakshlag, DVM, PhD, DACVN, DACSMR – Cornell University
Moderator: Gabrielle A. Rosa, DVM – ElleVet Sciences
Small Animal

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1 CE Credit(s)
Monday, Sep 6
4:00 PM – 4:50 PM US PDT

S02CP - Taking Action: Strengthening Your DEI Toolkit: Part 1

Location: South Pacific B, Level 0
Co-Presenter: Melody Martinez, CVT – Multicultural Veterinary Medical Association (MCVMA)
Co-Presenter: Christina Tran, DVM – Multicultural Veterinary Medical Association
Moderator: Willie Bidot, DVM, DACLAM
Practice Management

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1 CE Credit(s)
Monday, Sep 6
5:00 PM – 5:50 PM US PDT

S14E - CBD-rich Hemp Extracts & The Immune System: Focus on Atopic Dermatitis

Location: Oceanside B, Level 2
Presenter: Joseph J. Wakshlag, DVM, PhD, DACVN, DACSMR – Cornell University
Moderator: Gabrielle A. Rosa, DVM – ElleVet Sciences
Small Animal

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1 CE Credit(s)
Monday, Sep 6
5:00 PM – 5:50 PM US PDT

S29D - Diet as Therapy for Canine Chronic Enteropathy: Why & How?

Location: Oceanside D, Level 2
Presenter: Alison C. Manchester, DVM, DACVIM {SAIM} – Colorado State University
Moderator: Emily Cross, DVM, DABVP – Purina
Small Animal

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1 CE Credit(s)
Monday, Sep 6
5:00 PM – 5:50 PM US PDT

S30BP - Integrating Kennels & Floors

Location: South Pacific H, Level 0
Co-Presenter: Jeff Adney – Permatek Coatings
Co-Presenter and Moderator: Scott Manning, BS, MBA – Midmark Corporation
Practice Management

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1 CE Credit(s)
Monday, Sep 6
5:00 PM – 5:50 PM US PDT

S02DP - Taking Action: Strengthening Your DEI Toolkit: Part 2

Location: South Pacific B, Level 0
Co-Presenter: Stéphie-Anne C. Dulièpre, DVM – Multicultural Veterinary Medical Association (MCVMA)
Co-Presenter: Marie Sato Quicksall, DVM, CVA – Multicultural Veterinary Medical Association (MCVMA)
Moderator: Willie Bidot, DVM, DACLAM
Practice Management

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1 CE Credit(s)
Tuesday, Sep 7
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM US PDT

S09A - Be a Derm Detective: Choosing the Right Therapy & Avoiding Pitfalls. A Case-based Approach to the Itchy Allergic Dog

Location: Oceanside C, Level 2
Presenter: Ashley S. Bourgeois, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic Portland
Moderator: Dana Liska, DVM, DACVD – ZOETIS PETCARE
Small Animal

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1 CE Credit(s)
Tuesday, Sep 7
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM US PDT

S22A - Insulin Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus: Update on Monitoring in Dogs & Cats

Location: Mandalay Bay H, Level 2
Presenter: J. Catharine Scott-Moncrieff, MA, VetMB, MS, DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM, DSAM – Purdue University
Moderator: Nathanael Oster, DVM
Small Animal

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1 CE Credit(s)
Tuesday, Sep 7
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM US PDT

S04A - Management of Chronic Pre-op Pain & Adjusting Protocols for Post-op Care

Location: Mandalay Bay L, Level 2
Presenter: Mark Epstein, DVM, CVPP, DABVP (Canine & Feline) – Total Bond Veterinary Hospitals
Moderator: Amy Mason, DVM – Guffey Vet Clinic
Small Animal

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1 CE Credit(s)
Tuesday, Sep 7
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM US PDT

S35A - New Innovative Treatment Using Laser & Gold Nanoparticles to Treat Low-Grade Mast Cell Tumors

Location: Oceanside B, Level 2
Presenter: Chelsea Tripp, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology) – Bridge Animal Referral Center
Moderator: Joan Winter, DVM – Joan D Winter,DVM,Inc.,
Small Animal

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1 CE Credit(s)
Tuesday, Sep 7
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM US PDT

S34C - The Art & Science of the Euthanasia Experience I

Location: South Pacific D, Level 0
Presenter: Mary Gardner, DVM – Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice
Moderator: Leanne Matthew, DVM
Small Animal

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1 CE Credit(s)
Tuesday, Sep 7
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM US PDT

S10A - Ticks Are in the Wild, West! What Is the Risk of Disease?

Location: Oceanside D, Level 2
Presenter: Linda Kidd, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD – Western University of Health Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine
Moderator: Karen Stasiak, MSN, DVM, MSc (CMID) – ZOETIS PETCARE
Small Animal

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1 CE Credit(s)
Tuesday, Sep 7
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM US PDT

S09B - Did You Know? New Information for Treatment of Canine Allergic Dermatitis

Location: Oceanside C, Level 2
Presenter: Lindsay W. McKay, DVM, DACVD – VCA Arboretum View Animal Hospital
Moderator: Dana Liska, DVM, DACVD – ZOETIS PETCARE
Small Animal

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1 CE Credit(s)
Tuesday, Sep 7
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM US PDT

S35B - Patient Side Cytological Diagnosis

Location: Oceanside B, Level 2
Presenter: Andrew Rosenfeld, DVM, ABVP (Canine & Feline Practice) – Companion Animal Health
Moderator: Joan Winter, DVM – Joan D Winter,DVM,Inc.,
Small Animal

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1 CE Credit(s)
Tuesday, Sep 7
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM US PDT

S22B - It's Sweet: A Case-based Approach Part 1

Location: Mandalay Bay H, Level 2
Presenter: Cynthia R. Ward, VMD, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – University of Georgia
Moderator: Nathanael Oster, DVM
Small Animal

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1 CE Credit(s)
Tuesday, Sep 7
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM US PDT

S10B - Leveraging Antibodies in the Fight Against Lyme

Location: Oceanside D, Level 2
Presenter: Richard T. Marconi, PhD – Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center
Moderator: Karen Stasiak, MSN, DVM, MSc (CMID) – ZOETIS PETCARE
Small Animal

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1 CE Credit(s)
Tuesday, Sep 7
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM US PDT

S42B - Unraveling CKD & the Hyperthyroid Cat

Location: Mandalay Bay J, Level 2
Presenter: J. Catharine Scott-Moncrieff, MA, MS, DACVIM (SAIM), VETMB, DECVIM, DSAM – Purdue University- SVM
Moderator: Nancy Leverenz, DVM, CVA – Leverenz Veterinary
Small Animal

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1 CE Credit(s)
Tuesday, Sep 7
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM US PDT

S04B - Using NOCITA On & Off Label: Techniques from the Trenches

Location: Mandalay Bay L, Level 2
Presenter: Mark Epstein, DVM, CVPP, DABVP (Canine & Feline) – Total Bond Veterinary Hospitals
Moderator: Amy Mason, DVM – Guffey Vet Clinic
Small Animal

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1 CE Credit(s)
Tuesday, Sep 7
9:00 AM – 9:50 PM US PDT

S34D - The Art & Science of the Euthanasia Experience II

Location: South Pacific D, Level 0
Presenter: Mary Gardner, DVM – Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice
Moderator: Leanne Matthew, DVM
Small Animal

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1 CE Credit(s)
Tuesday, Sep 7
10:35 AM – 11:25 AM US PDT

S48AP - CKD: You Don’t Know Me: Prediction, Diagnosis & Nutritional Management I

Location: Lagoon H, Level 2
Co-Presenter: Jennifer Lopez, DVM, MBA – Antech Diagnostics
Co-Presenter: Adrienne Bautista, DVM, PhD, DABVT – ROYAL CANIN
Moderator: Jennifer Ogeer, BSc, DVM, MSc, MBA, MA – Antech Diagnostics
Small Animal

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1 CE Credit(s)
Tuesday, Sep 7
10:35 AM – 11:25 AM US PDT

S10C - Getting Out of the Box: Fresh Thoughts on Infection Prevention Protocols for Cats

Location: Oceanside D, Level 2
Presenter: Michael Lappin, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD – Colorado State University
Moderator: Karen Stasiak, MSN, DVM, MSc (CMID) – ZOETIS PETCARE
Small Animal

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1 CE Credit(s)
Tuesday, Sep 7
10:35 AM – 11:25 AM US PDT

S34A - Home Hacks for Managing the Top Ailments for Geriatric Pets

Location: South Pacific D, Level 0
Presenter: Mary Gardner, DVM – Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice
Moderator: Leanne Matthew, DVM
Small Animal

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1 CE Credit(s)
Tuesday, Sep 7
10:35 AM – 11:25 AM US PDT

S35C - How to Incorporate Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) into Your Practice

Location: Oceanside B, Level 2
Presenter: Sherman O. Canapp, Jr., DVM, MS, DACVS, DACVSMR, CCRT – Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group
Moderator: Joan Winter, DVM – Joan D Winter,DVM,Inc.,
Small Animal

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1 CE Credit(s)
Tuesday, Sep 7
10:35 AM – 11:25 AM US PDT

S22C - It's Sweet: A Case-based Approach Part 2

Location: Mandalay Bay H, Level 2
Presenter: Cynthia R. Ward, VMD, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – University of Georgia
Moderator: Nathanael Oster, DVM
Small Animal

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1 CE Credit(s)
Tuesday, Sep 7
10:35 AM – 11:25 AM US PDT

S42C - Pancreatitis & The Diabetic Cat

Location: Mandalay Bay J, Level 2
Presenter: J. Catharine Scott-Moncrieff, MA, MS, DACVIM (SAIM), VETMB, DECVIM, DSAM – Purdue University- SVM
Moderator: Nancy Leverenz, DVM, CVA – Leverenz Veterinary
Small Animal

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1 CE Credit(s)
Tuesday, Sep 7
10:35 AM – 11:25 AM US PDT

S04C - Visceral Pain: How to Manage

Location: Mandalay Bay L, Level 2
Presenter: Pedro Boscan, DVM, MSc, PhD, DACVAA – Colorado State University
Moderator: Amy Mason, DVM – Guffey Vet Clinic
Small Animal

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1 CE Credit(s)
Tuesday, Sep 7
10:35 AM – 11:25 AM US PDT

S09C - When Itch Is Not an Allergy: Allergy Imitators & Clues for Diagnosis

Location: Oceanside C, Level 2
Presenter: Ann Trimmer, DVM, DACVD – Animal Allergy & Dermatology Specialists
Moderator: Dana Liska, DVM, DACVD – ZOETIS PETCARE
Small Animal

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1 CE Credit(s)
Tuesday, Sep 7
11:35 AM – 12:25 PM US PDT

S42D - Cats Are Furry Magicians: Unlocking the Invisible Secrets of Feline Infectious Disease

Location: Mandalay Bay J, Level 2
Presenter: Michael Lappin, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD – Colorado State University
Moderator: Nancy Leverenz, DVM, CVA – Leverenz Veterinary
Small Animal

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1 CE Credit(s)
Tuesday, Sep 7
11:35 AM – 12:25 PM US PDT

S48BP - CKD: You Don’t Know Me: Prediction, Diagnosis & Nutritional Management II

Location: Lagoon H, Level 2
Co-Presenter: Jennifer Lopez, DVM, MBA – Antech Diagnostics
Co-Presenter: Adrienne Bautista, DVM, PhD, DABVT – ROYAL CANIN
Moderator: Jennifer Ogeer, BSc, DVM, MSc, MBA, MA – Antech Diagnostics
Small Animal

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1 CE Credit(s)
Tuesday, Sep 7
11:35 AM – 12:25 PM US PDT

S04D - Feline Pain Scoring & The Grimace Pain Scale

Location: Mandalay Bay L, Level 2
Presenter: Pedro Boscan, DVM, MSc, PhD, DACVAA – Colorado State University
Moderator: Amy Mason, DVM – Guffey Vet Clinic
Small Animal

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1 CE Credit(s)
Tuesday, Sep 7
11:35 AM – 12:25 PM US PDT

S34B - Helping Owners Assess Quality of Life

Location: South Pacific D, Level 0
Presenter: Mary Gardner, DVM – Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice
Moderator: Leanne Matthew, DVM
Small Animal

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1 CE Credit(s)
Tuesday, Sep 7
11:35 AM – 12:25 PM US PDT

S35D - Multimodal Approach to Pain Management: A Rehabilitation Approach

Location: Oceanside B, Level 2
Presenter: Michael C. Petty, DVM, CVPP, CCRT – Arbor Pointe Veterinary Hospital
Moderator: Joan Winter, DVM – Joan D Winter,DVM,Inc.,
Small Animal

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1 CE Credit(s)
Tuesday, Sep 7
11:35 AM – 12:25 PM US PDT

S22D - Standard Therapy for Canine Glomerular Disease

Location: Mandalay Bay H, Level 2
Presenter: Shelly L. Vaden, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) – North Carolina State University
Moderator: Erin Casey, DVM – BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM ANIMAL HEALTH
Small Animal

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1 CE Credit(s)
Tuesday, Sep 7
11:35 AM – 12:25 PM US PDT

S38 - What's New in Cancer 2021

Location: Oceanside D, Level 2
Presenter: Sue Ettinger, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) – Dr. Sue Cancer Vet PLLC
Moderator: Kimberly Pope-Robinson, DVM – 1 Life Connected
Small Animal

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1 CE Credit(s)
Tuesday, Sep 7
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM US PDT

S06A - Cyclosporine's Place in the Age of IL-31 Inhibitors

Location: Mandalay Bay L, Level 2
Presenter: Darren Berger, DVM, DACVD – Iowa State University
Moderator: Ann Bastian, VMD – Willow Creek Veterinary Center
Small Animal

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1 CE Credit(s)
Tuesday, Sep 7
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM US PDT

S45 - Finding Your Passion: Achieving Growth within the Practice. Stay & Create Your Own Position

Location: Breakers H, Level 2
Presenter: Linda Markland, RVT – VPI//Nationwide
Veterinary Technician

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1 CE Credit(s)
Tuesday, Sep 7
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM US PDT

S22E - Get with the New “ACVIM” Guidelines: Management of Chronic Valvular Disease in 2021

Location: Mandalay Bay H, Level 2
Presenter: Sonya G. Gordon, DVSC, DACVIM (Cardiology) – Texas A&M University
Moderator: Erin Casey, DVM – BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM ANIMAL HEALTH
Small Animal

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1 CE Credit(s)
Tuesday, Sep 7
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM US PDT

S41A - Liver la Vida Loca: When & How to Use Serum Bile Acids for the Diagnosis of Hepatobiliary Disease

Location: Oceanside C, Level 2
Presenter: Joerg M. Steiner, DECVIM-CA, DACVIM (SAIM), MEDVET, DRMEDVET, PhD, AGAF – Texas A&M University
Moderator: Jerry Woodruff, DVM
Small Animal

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1 CE Credit(s)
Tuesday, Sep 7
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM US PDT

S05A - Pain Management in the ER Setting: Advocating for Your Patient I

Location: Breakers K, Level 2
Presenter: Kristen Cooley, CVT, BA, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia), VCC – Veterinary Anesthesia Support and Training
Moderator: Emma Scott, DVM – Taylor Ranch veterinary hospital
Veterinary Technician

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1 CE Credit(s)
Tuesday, Sep 7
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM US PDT

S23B - Positive Perseverance: Leading Resilient Teams

Location: Oceanside D, Level 2
Presenter: Josh Vaisman, MAPPCP, CCFP – Flourish Veterinary Consulting
Moderator: Scott Carter, DVM
Small Animal

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1 CE Credit(s)
Tuesday, Sep 7
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM US PDT

S17A - Spay & Neuter: Change Their Body, Change Their Diet

Location: Mandalay Bay F, Level 2
Presenter: Donna M. Raditic, CVA, DACVN, DVM – Nutrition and Integrative Medicine Consultants
Moderator: Staci Scolavino, VMD – Virbac
Small Animal

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1 CE Credit(s)
Tuesday, Sep 7
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM US PDT

S23C - Gratitude, Optimism & Subjective Wellbeing: Vet Med's Positive Emotion Transition Team

Location: Oceanside D, Level 2
Presenter: Philip Richmond, DVM, CAPP, CRT, CHC-BCS, CCFP – County Oaks Animal Hospital
Moderator: Scott Carter, DVM
Small Animal

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1 CE Credit(s)
Tuesday, Sep 7
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM US PDT

S41C - Liver la Vida Loca: Diagnosis & Management of Chronic Hepatic Disease in Dogs

Location: Oceanside C, Level 2
Presenter: Joerg M. Steiner, DECVIM-CA, DACVIM (SAIM), MEDVET, DRMEDVET, PhD, AGAF – Texas A&M University
Moderator: Jerry Woodruff, DVM
Small Animal

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1 CE Credit(s)
Tuesday, Sep 7
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM US PDT

S17B - My Big Fat Pet Makeovers

Location: Mandalay Bay F, Level 2
Presenter: Laura B. Gaylord, DVM, DACVN – Whole Pet Provisions, PLLC
Moderator: Staci Scolavino, VMD – Virbac
Small Animal

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1 CE Credit(s)
Tuesday, Sep 7
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM US PDT

S06B - Otitis Externa: Five Common Reasons Treatments Fail

Location: Mandalay Bay L, Level 2
Presenter: Darren Berger, DVM, DACVD – Iowa State University
Moderator: Ann Bastian, VMD – Willow Creek Veterinary Center
Small Animal

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1 CE Credit(s)
Tuesday, Sep 7
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM US PDT

S05B - Pain Management in the ER Setting: Advocating for Your Patient II

Location: Breakers K, Level 2
Presenter: Kristen Cooley, CVT, BA, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia), VCC – Veterinary Anesthesia Support and Training
Moderator: Emma Scott, DVM – Taylor Ranch veterinary hospital
Veterinary Technician

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1 CE Credit(s)
Tuesday, Sep 7
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM US PDT

S22F - Updates on the Staging & Management of Mitral Valve Disease in Dogs

Location: Mandalay Bay H, Level 2
Presenter: Brian A. Scansen, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology) – Colorado State University
Moderator: Jeff Wells, DVM – Boehringer Ingelheim
Small Animal

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1 CE Credit(s)
Tuesday, Sep 7
4:35 PM – 5:25 PM US PDT

S05C - Case Studies & Tech Tips on Talking to Owners about OA I

Location: Breakers K, Level 2
Presenter: Mylissa Fitzpatrick, LVT, CVPP, VTS (ECC) – Northway Animal Emergency Clinic
Moderator: Emma Scott, DVM – Taylor Ranch veterinary hospital
Veterinary Technician

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1 CE Credit(s)
Tuesday, Sep 7
4:35 PM – 5:25 PM US PDT

S06C - Perioperative Pain Management - How I Utilize Liposome Encapsulated Bupivacaine to Optimize Outcomes

Location: Mandalay Bay L, Level 2
Presenter: Caleb Hudson, DVM, MS, DACVS, Founding Fellow, Minimally Invasive Surgery (Small Animal Orthopedics) – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists
Moderator: Ann Bastian, VMD – Willow Creek Veterinary Center
Small Animal

Sponsored By

1 CE Credit(s)
Tuesday, Sep 7
5:35 PM – 6:25 PM US PDT

S05D - Case Studies & Tech Tips on Talking to Owners about OA II

Location: Breakers K, Level 2
Presenter: Mylissa Fitzpatrick, LVT, CVPP, VTS (ECC) – Northway Animal Emergency Clinic
Moderator: Emma Scott, DVM – Taylor Ranch veterinary hospital
Veterinary Technician

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1 CE Credit(s)
Tuesday, Sep 7
5:35 PM – 6:25 PM US PDT

S06D - NOCITA®: A “Local” Celebration for Dogs & Cats in the Postoperative Period. Effective Analgesia – A Smooth & Safe Recovery

Location: Mandalay Bay L, Level 2
Presenter: Donna m. Sisak, CVT, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia/Analgesia) – Seattle Veterinary Specialists - Blue Pearl
Moderator: Ann Bastian, VMD – Willow Creek Veterinary Center
Small Animal

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1 CE Credit(s)
Wednesday, Sep 8
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM US PDT

S32A - A Fluid Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Liter of Cure: Approach to Changes in Water Intake

Location: Mandalay Bay H, Level 2
Presenter: Laura Greene, DVM, DACVIM – Merck Animal Health
Moderator: Wendy Vaala, VMD, DACVIM – Merck Animal Health
Small Animal

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1 CE Credit(s)
Wednesday, Sep 8
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM US PDT

S39A - Dogs Are Color Blind -- We Don't Have To Be

Location: Mandalay Bay J, Level 2
Presenter: Lori Harbert, MSW, LCSW – BluePearl Specialty & Emergency Hospital
Moderator: Genie Bishop, DVM – Bison Mobile Vet Services
Practice Management

Sponsored By

1 CE Credit(s)
Wednesday, Sep 8
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM US PDT

S19B - Getting Ahead of Canine Congestive Heart Failure: A Cardiologist's Advice on the Best Standard of Care for Dogs with Preclinical Mitral Valve Disease

Location: Oceanside B, Level 2
Presenter: Michele Borgarelli, DVM, PhD, DECVIM-CA (Cardiology) – Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine
Moderator: Doug Yanik, DVM – Royal Canin USA
Small Animal

Sponsored By

1 CE Credit(s)
Wednesday, Sep 8
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM US PDT

S01A - The Future Is Now: The Science (Not Science Fiction) of Today's Pain Management

Location: Mandalay Bay B, Level 2
Presenter: Robin Downing, DVM, MS, DAAPM, DACVSMR, CVPP, CCRP – The Downing Center for Animal Pain Management
Moderator: Nicole Westfall, MBA – Assisi Animal Health
Small Animal

Sponsored By

1 CE Credit(s)
Wednesday, Sep 8
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM US PDT

S33 - The State (and Promise) of Pet Health Insurance Data

Location: Oceanside C, Level 2
Presenter: Jules Benson, BVSc, MRCVS – Nationwide Pet Insurance
Moderator: Linda Markland, RVT – VPI//Nationwide
Practice Management

Sponsored By

1 CE Credit(s)
Wednesday, Sep 8
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM US PDT

S24A - Tracking the Ticks: Epidemiology of Lyme Disease in North America

Location: Mandalay Bay F, Level 2
Presenter: Brian Herrin, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Parasitology) – Kansas State University
Moderator: Laura Pritzker, DVM – Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health
Small Animal

Sponsored By

1 CE Credit(s)
Wednesday, Sep 8
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM US PDT

S12A - What Is This Thing Called Nerve Growth Factor & How Does It Impact Osteoarthritis Pain?

Location: Oceanside D, Level 2
Presenter: Duncan Lascelles, DSAS(ST), DACVS, DECVS, MRCVS, BSc, BVSc, PhD, CertVA – North Carolina State University
Moderator: Joyce A. Login, DVM, CPH – Zoetis
Small Animal

Sponsored By

1 CE Credit(s)
Wednesday, Sep 8
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM US PDT

S19A - BESST Practices in Treating the Mitral Valve Disease Dog

Location: Oceanside B, Level 2
Presenter: Clarke Atkins, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology) – North Carolina State University
Moderator: Doug Yanik, DVM – Royal Canin USA
Small Animal

Sponsored By

1 CE Credit(s)
Wednesday, Sep 8
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM US PDT

S12B - Cats Don't Make It Easy: Helpful Tools to Assess, Manage & Treat Feline OA

Location: Oceanside D, Level 2
Presenter: Margaret Gruen, DVM, PhD, DACVB, FEAR FREE℠ CERTIFIED – North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Moderator: Joyce A. Login, DVM, CPH – Zoetis
Small Animal

Sponsored By

1 CE Credit(s)
Wednesday, Sep 8
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM US PDT

S16A - Ditching the Itch with a Happy Skin Barrier

Location: Oceanside C, Level 2
Presenter: Linda Messinger, DVM, DACVD
Moderator: Nancy Leverenz, DVM, CVA – Leverenz Veterinary
Small Animal

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1 CE Credit(s)
Wednesday, Sep 8
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM US PDT

S39B - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion through Authentic Leadership

Location: Mandalay Bay J, Level 2
Presenter: Laura Pletz, DVM – Self Employed
Moderator: Genie Bishop, DVM – Bison Mobile Vet Services
Practice Management

Sponsored By

1 CE Credit(s)
Wednesday, Sep 8
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM US PDT

S01B - Home Alone & Freaked Out

Location: Mandalay Bay B, Level 2
Presenter: Jeff Nichol, DVM, IAABC – Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center
Moderator: Nicole Westfall, MBA – Assisi Animal Health
Small Animal

Sponsored By

1 CE Credit(s)
Wednesday, Sep 8
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM US PDT

S24B - Lethal Leptospirosis: A Preventable Disease

Location: Mandalay Bay F, Level 2
Presenter: Jane Sykes, BVSC (HONS), DACVIM (SAIM), PhD, MBA – UC DAVIS SCHOOL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
Moderator: Laura Pritzker, DVM – Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health
Small Animal

Sponsored By

1 CE Credit(s)
Wednesday, Sep 8
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM US PDT

S32B - The View from the Exam Room

Location: Mandalay Bay H, Level 2
Presenter: Jenifer Chatfield, DVM, DACZM, DACVPM – 4J Conservation Center
Moderator: Wendy Vaala, VMD, DACVIM – Merck Animal Health
Small Animal

Sponsored By

1 CE Credit(s)
Wednesday, Sep 8
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM US PDT

S03 - Utilization of Bedside NT-proBNP within Primary Care Practice

Location: South Pacific F, Level 0
Presenter: Elizabeth Rozanski, DVM, DACVECC, DACVIM (SAIM) – Tufts University
Moderator: Stuart Galbraith, RVT
Small Animal

Sponsored By BIONOTE USA

1 CE Credit(s)
Wednesday, Sep 8
10:35 AM – 11:25 AM US PDT

S24C - Did You Know That Up to 80% of Cat Fleas Carry Human or Pet Pathogens?

Location: Mandalay Bay F, Level 2
Presenter: Michael Lappin, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD – Colorado State University
Moderator: Amy R. Auch, DVM – BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM ANIMAL HEALTH
Small Animal

Sponsored By

1 CE Credit(s)
Wednesday, Sep 8
10:35 AM – 11:25 AM US PDT

S01C - Feline Osteoarthritis: Understanding the Silent Pain

Location: Mandalay Bay B, Level 2
Presenter: Kelly A. St. Denis, MSc, DVM, DABVP (feline practice) – St. Denis Veterinary Professional Corporation
Moderator: Nicole Westfall, MBA – Assisi Animal Health
Small Animal

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1 CE Credit(s)
Wednesday, Sep 8
10:35 AM – 11:25 AM US PDT

S16B - Quick & Easy Tips to Maximize Success in Your Derm Patients

Location: Oceanside C, Level 2
Presenter: Linda Messinger, DVM, DACVD
Moderator: Nancy Leverenz, DVM, CVA – Leverenz Veterinary
Small Animal

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1 CE Credit(s)
Wednesday, Sep 8
10:35 AM – 11:25 AM US PDT

S39C - Radically Candid DEI Conversations

Location: Mandalay Bay J, Level 2
Presenter: Mia S. Cary, DVM – Cary Consulting
Moderator: Genie Bishop, DVM – Bison Mobile Vet Services
Practice Management

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1 CE Credit(s)
Wednesday, Sep 8
10:35 AM – 11:25 AM US PDT

S12C - STOP Being Scared of the Ortho Exam! My Top 4 Magic Tips

Location: Oceanside D, Level 2
Presenter: Kristin Kirkby Shaw, DVM, MS, DACVS, PhD – Animal Surgical and Orthopedic Center
Moderator: Joyce A. Login, DVM, CPH – Zoetis
Small Animal

Sponsored By

1 CE Credit(s)
Wednesday, Sep 8
10:35 AM – 11:25 AM US PDT

S19C - Take the HEARTBURN Out of Treating Mitral Valve Disease in Dogs

Location: Oceanside B, Level 2
Presenter: Kursten V. Pierce, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology) – North Carolina State University
Moderator: Doug Yanik, DVM – Royal Canin USA
Small Animal

Sponsored By

1 CE Credit(s)
Wednesday, Sep 8
10:35 AM – 11:25 AM US PDT

S32C - The Big 5 Canine Vector Borne Diseases

Location: Mandalay Bay H, Level 2
Presenter: Melissa Bourgeois, DVM, PhD, DACVM – Merck Animal Health
Moderator: Wendy Vaala, VMD, DACVIM – Merck Animal Health
Small Animal

Sponsored By

1 CE Credit(s)
Wednesday, Sep 8
10:35 AM – 12:25 PM US PDT

S27C - Unpacking the COVID-19 Impact on Human & Animal Healthcare

Location: Reef, Level 2
Co-Instructor: Shawn T. Tsuda, MD, FACS – VIPSurg
Small Animal

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2 CE Credit(s)
Wednesday, Sep 8
11:35 AM – 12:25 PM US PDT

S20A - An Integrative Approach for Providing Comfort to Cats with Chronic Pain I

Location: Oceanside B, Level 2
Presenter: Sheilah A. Robertson, MRCVS, DACAW, DECVAA, CVA, BVMS (HONS), DECAWBM (WSEL), PhD – Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice Inc.
Moderator: Edward Koronowski, DVM – CEVA ANIMAL HEALTH
Small Animal

Sponsored By

1 CE Credit(s)
Wednesday, Sep 8
11:35 AM – 12:25 PM US PDT

S16C - Drop a Hint: Diagnosing & Treating Canine Urothelial Tumors

Location: Oceanside C, Level 2
Presenter: Haley Leeper, DVM, DACVIM – Oregon State University
Moderator: Nancy Leverenz, DVM, CVA – Leverenz Veterinary
Small Animal

Sponsored By

1 CE Credit(s)
Wednesday, Sep 8
11:35 AM – 12:25 PM US PDT

S31 - From Thorns to Roses: Turning Curbside Care Lessons into 'New Normal' Practice Efficiencies

Location: Mandalay Bay J, Level 2
Presenter: Mary Ann Vande Linde, DVM – Vande Linde & Associates, LLC
Moderator: Mark Stephenson, DVM – LIFELEARN ANIMAL HEALTH
Practice Management

Sponsored By

1 CE Credit(s)
Wednesday, Sep 8
11:35 AM – 12:25 PM US PDT

S32D - Name that Pathogen

Location: Mandalay Bay H, Level 2
Presenter: Jenifer Chatfield, DVM, DACZM, DACVPM – 4J Conservation Center
Moderator: Wendy Vaala, VMD, DACVIM – Merck Animal Health
Small Animal

Sponsored By

1 CE Credit(s)
Wednesday, Sep 8
11:35 AM – 12:25 PM US PDT

S01D - Neurological Rehabilitation: From Post Op to Prevention

Location: Mandalay Bay B, Level 2
Presenter: Leilani Alvarez, DVM, DACVSMR, CVA, CCRT
Moderator: Nicole Westfall, MBA – Assisi Animal Health
Small Animal

Sponsored By

1 CE Credit(s)
Wednesday, Sep 8
11:35 AM – 12:25 PM US PDT

S24D - Rabies & Rabies Vaccination: Beyond CORE!

Location: Mandalay Bay F, Level 2
Presenter: Richard Ford, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) – North Carolina State University
Moderator: Amy R. Auch, DVM – BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM ANIMAL HEALTH
Small Animal

Sponsored By

1 CE Credit(s)
Wednesday, Sep 8
11:35 AM – 12:25 PM US PDT

S18 - Regenerative Medicine 101: Innovate Your Practice

Location: Oceanside D, Level 2
Presenter: Michael Hutchinson, DVM – Animal General of Cranberry Township
Moderator: Thomas Masterson – Ardent Animal Health
Small Animal

Sponsored By

1 CE Credit(s)
Wednesday, Sep 8
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM US PDT

S20B - An Integrative Approach for Providing Comfort to Cats with Chronic Pain II

Location: Oceanside B, Level 2
Presenter: Sheilah A. Robertson, MRCVS, DACAW, DECVAA, CVA, BVMS (HONS), DECAWBM (WSEL), PhD – Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice Inc.
Moderator: Edward Koronowski, DVM – CEVA ANIMAL HEALTH
Small Animal

Sponsored By

1 CE Credit(s)
Wednesday, Sep 8
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM US PDT

S32E - It’s Time to Spread the Herd (Immunity)!

Location: Mandalay Bay H, Level 2
Presenter: Natalie L. Marks, DVM, CVJ – Blum Animal Hospital
Moderator: DD Clark, DVM – Merck Animal Health
Small Animal

Sponsored By

1 CE Credit(s)
Wednesday, Sep 8
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM US PDT

S15AP - STELFONTA ® (tigilanol tiglate injection) - Seeing is Believing

Location: Mandalay Bay J, Level 2
Co-Presenter: Sue Ettinger, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) – Dr. Sue Cancer Vet PLLC
Co-Presenter: Pamela Jones, DVM, DACVR (RADIATION ONCOLOGY), DACVIM (Oncology)
Moderator: Cristiano von Simson, DVM, MBA
Small Animal

Sponsored By

1 CE Credit(s)
Wednesday, Sep 8
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM US PDT

S08A - Update on Management of Chronic Feline Rhinitis

Location: Oceanside D, Level 2
Presenter: Michael Lappin, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD – Colorado State University
Moderator: Emma Scott, DVM – Taylor Ranch veterinary hospital
Small Animal

Sponsored By

1 CE Credit(s)
Wednesday, Sep 8
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM US PDT

S25AP - What I Wish I Knew When I Got Out of Vet School Concerning Derm Patients

Location: Reef, Level 2
Co-Presenter: Darren Berger, DVM, DACVD – Iowa State University
Co-Presenter: Ashley S. Bourgeois, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic Portland
Moderator: Kristin Wuellner, DVM
Small Animal

Hill's Pet Nutrition

1 CE Credit(s)
Wednesday, Sep 8
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM US PDT

S08B - ***Cancel***Addressing Chronic Weight Loss in Your Internal Medicine Patients

Location: Oceanside D, Level 2
Presenter: Jessica Pritchard, DACVIM (SAIM), VMD, MS
Small Animal

Sponsored By

1 CE Credit(s)
Wednesday, Sep 8
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM US PDT

S36C - Laser Therapy's Evolution to Use in Everyday Patient Care

Location: Oceanside B, Level 2
Presenter: John C. Godbold, Jr., DVM – Stonehaven Veterinary Consulting
Moderator: Kendra Rushing
Small Animal

Sponsored By

1 CE Credit(s)
Wednesday, Sep 8
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM US PDT

S32F - Pharmacy Fight! How to Win Against Tough Competition

Location: Mandalay Bay H, Level 2
Presenter: Fritz Wood, CPA, CFP – H.F. Wood Consulting
Moderator: DD Clark, DVM – Merck Animal Health
Small Animal

Sponsored By

1 CE Credit(s)
Wednesday, Sep 8
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM US PDT

S15B - Something Old, Something New for Canine Allergic Pruritus

Location: Mandalay Bay J, Level 2
Presenter: Douglas J. DeBoer, DVM, DACVD – University of Wisconsin - Madison
Moderator: Cristiano von Simson, DVM, MBA
Small Animal

Sponsored By

1 CE Credit(s)
Wednesday, Sep 8
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM US PDT

S25BP - The Latest Innovation in Nutrition for Your Itchy Canine Patient

Location: Reef, Level 2
Co-Presenter: Mike T. Robbins, DVM, DACVN – HILL'S PET NUTRITION, INC.
Co-Presenter: Jennifer Macleay, MBA, DVM, DACVIM, PhD – HILL'S PET NUTRITION, INC.
Moderator: Kristin Wuellner, DVM
Small Animal

Sponsored By

1 CE Credit(s)
Wednesday, Sep 8
4:35 PM – 5:25 PM US PDT

S08C - New Options for Canine Lymphoma

Location: Oceanside D, Level 2
Presenter: Chad M. Johannes, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM & Oncology) – Iowa State University
Moderator: Emma Scott, DVM – Taylor Ranch veterinary hospital
Small Animal

Sponsored By

1 CE Credit(s)
Wednesday, Sep 8
4:35 PM – 5:25 PM US PDT

S36B - Shining a Light in the Dark: Dosing Laser Therapy for Osteoarthritis & Degenerative Myelopathy

Location: Oceanside B, Level 2
Presenter: Lisa A. Miller, DVM, CCRT – Litecure
Moderator: Kendra Rushing
Small Animal

Sponsored By

1 CE Credit(s)
Wednesday, Sep 8
4:35 PM – 5:25 PM US PDT

S25CP - Update & Practical Tips for Managing Atopy & Allergies

Location: Reef, Level 2
Co-Presenter: Darren Berger, DVM, DACVD – Iowa State University
Co-Presenter: Ashley S. Bourgeois, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic Portland
Moderator: Kristin Wuellner, DVM
Small Animal

Sponsored By

1 CE Credit(s)
Wednesday, Sep 8
5:35 PM – 6:25 PM US PDT

S25DP - Canine Allergic Dermatitis: A Case-based Approach to the Allergic Dog

Location: Reef, Level 2
Co-Presenter: Darren Berger, DVM, DACVD – Iowa State University
Co-Presenter: Ashley S. Bourgeois, DVM, DACVD – Animal Dermatology Clinic Portland
Moderator: Kristin Wuellner, DVM
Small Animal

Sponsored By

0 CE Credit(s)
Thursday, Sep 9
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM US PDT

S37A - Cancer as a Disease of the Genome – Explained

Location: Oceanside C, Level 2
Presenter: Daniel S. Grosu, MD, MBA – PetDx
Moderator: Jason Chibuk, MS – PetDx
Small Animal

Sponsored By

1 CE Credit(s)
Thursday, Sep 9
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM US PDT

S07A - Optimal Use of Antibiotics for Select Infectious Diseases in Cats

Location: Oceanside D, Level 2
Presenter: Michael Lappin, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD – Colorado State University
Moderator: Michael Pedersen, DVM, BS – Animal Health Center
Small Animal

Sponsored By

1 CE Credit(s)
Thursday, Sep 9
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM US PDT

S28A - Symbiosis or Scourge? What Emerging Diseases Teach Us about Our Unhealthy Relationship with Wildlife

Location: Mandalay Bay J, Level 2
Presenter: Kristine Smith, DVM, DACZM – ZOETIS PETCARE
Moderator: Kimberly Pope-Robinson, DVM – 1 Life Connected
Avian & Exotics

Sponsored By

1 CE Credit(s)
Thursday, Sep 9
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM US PDT

S46AP - The Magnificent History of Veterinary Technology: How We Got to Where We Are Today?

Location: South Pacific J, Level 0
Co-Presenter: Dennis Lopez, MEd, LVT – Pima Medical Institute
Co-Presenter: Dennis M. McCurnin, DVM, MS, DACVS – Louisiana State University
Veterinary Technician

Sponsored By

1 CE Credit(s)
Thursday, Sep 9
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM US PDT

S28B - Holy Echolocation, Batman! Bats Are Amazing! BAAAAAMM

Location: Mandalay Bay J, Level 2
Presenter: Patrick Flynn, DVM, CCFP, HABc – Zoetis
Moderator: Kimberly Pope-Robinson, DVM – 1 Life Connected
Avian & Exotics

Sponsored By

1 CE Credit(s)
Thursday, Sep 9
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM US PDT

S46BP - Improved Utilization of the Veterinary Nurse in Practice

Location: South Pacific J, Level 0
Co-Presenter: Dennis Lopez, MEd, LVT – Pima Medical Institute
Co-Presenter: Dennis M. McCurnin, DVM, MS, DACVS – Louisiana State University
Veterinary Technician

Sponsored By

1 CE Credit(s)
Thursday, Sep 9
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM US PDT

S37B - Liquid Biopsy Methods for Non-Invasive Cancer Detection & Characterization

Location: Oceanside C, Level 2
Presenter: Andi Flory, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) – PetDx
Moderator: Jason Chibuk, MS – PetDx
Small Animal

Sponsored By

1 CE Credit(s)
Thursday, Sep 9
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM US PDT

S07B - Understanding Canine Bacterial Pneumonia: Causes, Prevention, Diagnostics & Treatment

Location: Oceanside D, Level 2
Presenter: Carol Reinero, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD – university of missouri
Moderator: Michael Pedersen, DVM, BS – Animal Health Center
Small Animal

Sponsored By

1 CE Credit(s)
Thursday, Sep 9
10:35 AM – 11:25 AM US PDT

S28C - Cats Really Are Man’s (and Woman’s) Best Friends: But Is the Bond as Real as It Is with Dogs?

Location: Mandalay Bay J, Level 2
Presenter: Steve Dale, CABC – Black Dog Radio Productions
Moderator: Kimberly Pope-Robinson, DVM – 1 Life Connected
Small Animal

Sponsored By

1 CE Credit(s)
Thursday, Sep 9
10:35 AM – 11:25 AM US PDT

S46CP - How the Veterinary Nurse Initiative Could Help with Improved Public Perception & Utilization

Location: South Pacific J, Level 0
Co-Presenter: Dennis Lopez, MEd, LVT – Pima Medical Institute
Co-Presenter: Dennis M. McCurnin, DVM, MS, DACVS – Louisiana State University
Veterinary Technician

Sponsored By

1 CE Credit(s)
Thursday, Sep 9
10:35 AM – 11:25 AM US PDT

S13A - Improved Perspectives Around Canine Hemoperitoneum & The Future of Hemangiosarcoma Diagnostics & Therapeutics

Location: Oceanside C, Level 2
Presenter: Jacob Cawley, DVM – Ethos Discovery
Moderator: Jordan Hodges, BS – The Royal Veterinary College
Small Animal

Sponsored By

1 CE Credit(s)
Thursday, Sep 9
10:35 AM – 11:25 AM US PDT

S07C - Problems with Vaccine Protocols? Interpreting & Applying Guidelines

Location: Oceanside D, Level 2
Presenter: George E. Moore, DVM, DACVPM, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD – College of Veterinary Medicine
Moderator: Michael Pedersen, DVM, BS – Animal Health Center
Small Animal

Sponsored By

1 CE Credit(s)
Thursday, Sep 9
11:35 AM – 12:25 PM US PDT

S07D - ***Cancel***Twisted Pathogen: An Update on Canine Leptospirosis

Location: Oceanside D, Level 2
Presenter: Jessica Pritchard, DACVIM (SAIM), VMD, MS
Small Animal

Sponsored By

1 CE Credit(s)
Thursday, Sep 9
11:35 AM – 12:25 PM US PDT

S28D - From Pastimes to Pets: Exploring Our Bond with Non-traditional Species

Location: Mandalay Bay J, Level 2
Presenter: Dana Varble, DVM, CAE – North American Veterinary Community
Moderator: Kimberly Pope-Robinson, DVM – 1 Life Connected
Avian & Exotics

Sponsored By

1 CE Credit(s)
Thursday, Sep 9
11:35 AM – 12:25 PM US PDT

S13B - Novel Diagnostics for the Diagnosis & Monitoring of Sepsis

Location: Oceanside C, Level 2
Presenter: Samuel D. Stewart, DVM, DACVECC – Ethos Discovery
Moderator: Jordan Hodges, BS – The Royal Veterinary College
Small Animal

Sponsored By

1 CE Credit(s)
Thursday, Sep 9
11:35 AM – 12:25 PM US PDT

S47 - Trends Impacting Veterinary Medicine: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

Location: South Pacific J, Level 0
Presenter: Rebecca Rose, CVT – CATALYST Veterinary Professional Coaches
Veterinary Technician

Sponsored By

1 CE Credit(s)
Thursday, Sep 9
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM US PDT

S28F - Exploring the Role of the Veterinary Community in Helping Break Cycles of Abuse in Domestic Violence

Location: Mandalay Bay J, Level 2
Presenter: Nicole Forsyth, M.S. – RedRover
Moderator: Kimberly Pope-Robinson, DVM – 1 Life Connected Consulting
Small Animal

Sponsored By

1 CE Credit(s)
Thursday, Sep 9
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM US PDT

S28E - One Health & the “Dark Side” of the Human-Animal Bond: Preparing a Protocol Response to Suspected Animal Cruelty, Abuse & Neglect

Location: Mandalay Bay J, Level 2
Presenter: Phil Arkow, BA – National Link Coalition
Moderator: Kimberly Pope-Robinson, DVM – 1 Life Connected
Small Animal

Sponsored By

1 CE Credit(s)
Thursday, Sep 9
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM US PDT

S13C - The Utility of Antimicrobial Continuous Infusions in the Critically Ill Patient

Location: Oceanside C, Level 2
Presenter: Samuel D. Stewart, DVM, DACVECC – Ethos Discovery
Moderator: Jordan Hodges, BS – The Royal Veterinary College
Small Animal

Sponsored By

1 CE Credit(s)
Thursday, Sep 9
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM US PDT

S13D - The Veterinary Intestinal Microbiome Overview: Dysbiosis Diagnosis, Treatment, & Relation to Systemic Disease

Location: Oceanside C, Level 2
Presenter: Samuel D. Stewart, DVM, DACVECC – Ethos Discovery
Moderator: Tina Rice
Small Animal

Sponsored By

1 CE Credit(s)
Thursday, Sep 9
4:35 PM – 5:25 PM US PDT

S13E - Defining the Pharmacokinetics & Therapeutic Applications of Cannabidiol

Location: Oceanside C, Level 2
Presenter: Samuel D. Stewart, DVM, DACVECC – Ethos Discovery
Moderator: Tina Rice
Small Animal

Sponsored By

1 CE Credit(s)
Thursday, Sep 9
5:35 PM – 6:25 PM US PDT

S13F - Delivering Hope for Canine Hemangiosarcoma

Location: Oceanside C, Level 2
Presenter: Chand Khanna, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Oncology), DACVP (HON) – Ethos Veterinary Health/Ethos Discovery
Moderator: Tina Rice
Small Animal

Sponsored By

1 CE Credit(s)