Virginia Veterinary Conference
February 22-24, 2024 | Roanoke, VA Earn up to 15 CE hours in Small Animal I & II, Equine, Food Animal, Public Practice & Technician sessions.
Friends,
A LETTER
from the Conference Chair
I hope you all are having an enjoyable and productive early winter. Though it seems as if we were just sweltering in the summer heat, we will soon be seeking the crackling warmth of the fireplaces at the historic Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center again for some well-deserved socialization amid exciting educational opportunities. Every February, I look forward to networking with comrades from across the state, and eagerly anticipate exciting visitors from all around the Commonwealth. While catching up with familiar faces is always a blast, meeting and greeting new faces in veterinary medicine is equally gratifying. Whether you are considering first-time participation or are a perennial attendee, please join us at the annual Virginia Veterinary Conference, February 22-24, 2024. We will get things started on Thursday at 5:30pm with a welcome reception featuring meet and greet opportunities with students from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. Tasty hors d’oeuvres and your choice of refreshing beverage will be available, along with good conversation and reminiscing ad libitum. On Friday morning we welcome D.G. Pugh M.S., D.V.M., to deliver our keynote address “Finding Purpose & Wellness in the Many Careers in Veterinary Medicine.” Dr. Pugh is a Diplomate of ACT, ACVIM (Nutrition) and AVCM (Parasitology). He has owned and worked in private practice, as well as industry and consulting and served as director of the State Veterinary Diagnostic Lab system in Alabama. He also boasts an extensive career in academia having served on the faculty at both the University of Georgia and Auburn University. Those of you who have heard Dr. Pugh speak before will recall how entertaining and provocative his lectures are. For those who have not, buckle up for what is sure to be an intriguing session worth the morning rise. Friday and Saturday, multiple hours of quality CE will be offered in food animal, equine, public corporate, small animal, and LVT tracks. We are pleased to be bringing back a complementary medicine track again this year! Please browse the brochure to familiarize yourself with our exciting lineup. The exhibit hall will be open Friday at 7:30am and again Saturday morning until around 1:30pm. The hall is your source for feed, fodder and sustenance of all sorts throughout the conference with breakfast, lunch, and snacks provided daily. While foraging, please take advantage of the opportunity to visit with our gracious sponsors and exhibitors. It’s both rewarding and humbling to realize the ever evolving and sundry ways they can assist us in practice. Putting on the conference would not be possible without their support. Accordingly, everyone is invited to the exhibitor appreciation reception on Friday evening at 5:00pm for exhibit perusal with drinks. Immediately following at 5:45pm, the 2024 Virginia Veterinary Awards will be presented. Stay for this special occasion and help us recognize our colleagues and partners that have dedicated so much of their remarkable abilities and precious time to our beloved profession. I hope you will agree with me that this conference is a great value that the VVMA provides to its members. Thank you for continuing to be a supportive member of our organization and veterinary community. I look forward to seeing you soon,
Nathaniel Burke, MS, DVM
Nathaniel Burke, M.S., D.V.M | VVMA President-Elect & 2024 VVC Chair
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CONFERENCE DETAILS
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS | 7 HOURS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24 | 8 HOURS
If you attend the full conference on Friday & Saturday, you may earn the necessary 15 hours to renew your Virginia license. It is the responsibility of the attendee to determine what is acceptable as continuing education in your state.
EXHIBIT HALL
By visiting the exhibit hall, participating exhibitors and sponsors will provide you with relevant information on the latest veterinary products, services and information for you to take home to your practice. Exhibitor hours will be 7:30am-5:30pm on Friday and 7:30am-1:30pm on Saturday.
PROCEEDINGS Speaker proceedings will be posted online and available at least two weeks prior to the conference. Registrants will receive an email with instructions and details on where they can access the proceedings.
3 WAYS TO REGISTER
Online | Visit www.vvma.org/vvc-attendees Fax | 804-346-2655 Mail | Enclose registration form & mail to: VVMA, 3801 Westerre Parkway, Suite D, Henrico, VA 23233 Please make checks payable to VVMA. We also accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover & American Express By registering for the Virginia Veterinary Conference, you are consenting that your name, email and mailing address may be given to conference exhibitors, sponsors and other affiliates for their use as a follow-up tool.
REGISTRATION INCLUDES
Online speaker proceedings; available to download from the VVMA website in February Thursday reception Open access to CE sessions Open access to exhibit hall Continental breakfasts, breaks and lunches Friday evening reception & Virginia Veterinary Awards ceremony
REFUND POLICY
ACCOMODATIONS If you need reasonable accommodation to attend this conference, please contact the VVMA office at 804-346-2611.
MOTHER'S ROOM AVAILABLE A private room will be available at the Hotel Roanoke for nursing/pumping mothers.
NO REFUNDS AFTER JANUARY 31, 2024 If you cancel before January 31, a $75 administrative fee will be deducted from your refund. The conference will allow registrants to transfer their registration to another person's name, with no administrative fee.
EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE
SPOUSES & GUESTS
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2024
Register your spouse/guest if they would like to attend continental breakfasts, breaks and lunches during the conference. Guests may attend the Thursday and Friday receptions, free of charge.
Registrations postmarked, received by fax or online after this date will be charged the late rate. Onsite/ Walk-in registrants will be charged the late rate, plus $20.00.
HOTEL RESERVATIONS The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center is offering a conference rate of $154 single/double per night, plus applicable taxes & fees. Please make your room reservation before January 31, 2024*. Hotel reservations are to be made directly with the Hotel Roanoke by calling 540-985-5900 or online at www.vvma.org/vvc-attendees
*ROOMS ARE SUBJECT TO SELL OUT BEFORE THE CUT OFF DATE! To avoid a penalty/fee, cancellations must be made 48 hours prior to check-in date
SPEAKER INFORMATION
SESSION DESCRIPTIONS
VALVT SCHEDULE & REGISTRATION
ONLINE REGISTRATION: WWW.VVMA.ORG/VVC
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23 Friday Highlights
Small Animal I
Small Animal II
7:30am | Registration & Continental Breakfast
7:30am-5:40pm Exhibit Hall Hours
8:15-9:05am
8:00-8:15am
8:00-8:15am
AVMA Update
AVMA Update
8:15-9:05am
8:15-9:05am
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION Finding Purpose & Wellness in Careers in Veterinary Medicine D.G. Pugh MS, DVM, DACT, DACVIM (Nutrition), DAVCM (Parasitology)
Keynote Session
9:30am-5:00pm Educational Sessions
9:05-9:30am | Break in Exhibit Hall
12:30-1:30pm Past Officers' Lunch
5:00-5:40pm
9:30am
9:30am
Virginia Board of Vet Med: 2024 Updates Leslie Knachel, MPH
Common Surgeries for Private Practice Dr. Geoff Campbell
Exhibitor Appreciation Reception
5:45-6:45pm
10:20-10:40am | Break in Exhibit Hall
Virginia Veterinary Awards Ceremony
Complementary Medicine
10:40am
10:40am
The Infamous Elevated ALP Dr. Vincent Ziglioli
Chronic Pain and Osteoarthritis in Dogs Drs. Brian Neumann & Courtney Pierce
11:30-11:40am | Break in Exhibit Hall
11:40am
11:40am
11:40am
Acupuncture: History & Applications Dr. Mitch McKee
Update on Management and Treatment of Hyperadrenocorticism Dr. Vincent Ziglioli
Chronic Pain and Osteoarthritis in Cats Drs. Brian Neumann & Courtney Pierce
12:30-1:50pm | Lunch in Exhibit Hall
1:50pm
1:50pm
1:50pm Acupoints, Meridians & Methods Dr. Mitch McKee
Anesthesia Considerations for Diabetic Patients Dr. Li-Jen Chang
A Comprehensive Approach to Osteoarthritis Management Dr. Preston Stubbs
2:40-2:50pm | Break in Exhibit Hall
2:50pm
2:50pm
Five Element Theory & Clinical Applications Dr. Mitch McKee
Practical Orthopedics for the General Practitioner: Part 1 Dr. Preston Stubbs
2:50pm Commonly Seen Cardiac Arrythmias and Treatments during General Anesthesia Dr. Li-Jen Chang
3:45-4:10pm | Break in Exhibit Hall
4:10pm
4:10pm
4:10pm
Herbal Medicine in Small Animal Practice Dr. Mitch McKee
Practical Orthopedics for the General Practitioner: Part 2 w/ Surgical Updates Dr. Preston Stubbbs
Basic Local Anesthesia Techniques for Dogs and Cats Dr. Li-Jen Chang
5:00-5:40pm | Exhibitor Appreciation Reception
5:45-6:45pm | Virginia Veterinary Awards
SCHEDULE Equine
Public Practice
Food Animal
7:30am | Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:00-8:15am
8:00-8:15am
8:00-8:15am
AVMA Update
AVMA Update
AVMA Update
8:15-9:05am
8:15-9:05am
8:15-9:05am
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION Finding Purpose & Wellness in the Many Careers in Veterinary Medicine D.G. Pugh MS, DVM, DACT, DACVIM (Nutrition), DAVCM (Parasitology)
9:05-9:30am | Break in Exhibit Hall
9:30am
9:30am
Findings From Your Oral Exam: What's Next? Dr. Claudia True
Poultry Biosecurity Principles Drs. Jessica Walters & Hailey Quercia
10:20-10:30am | Break in Exhibit Hall
10:30am
10:30am
10:30am
Tips for Successful Dental Radiography Dr. Claudia True
Foreign Animal Disease Preparedness Dr. Dan Hadacek
Nutrition & Parasite Control in Small Ruminants Dr. David Pugh
11:30am-12:45pm | Lunch in Exhibit Hall
12:45pm
12:45pm
12:45pm
Topic TBA Dr. Katherine Burke Johnson
Important Diseases of Virginia‘s Wildlife Dr. John Tracey
Diet, Reproduction & Pregnancy Loss in Small Ruminants Dr. David Pugh
1:35-1:45pm | Break in Exhibit Hall
1:45pm Common Hoof Issues with Donkeys Travis Burns
1:45pm
1:45pm
Career Paths in Public Practice Dr. Arial Gupton
External Parasite Control in Cattle Dr. David Pugh
2:35-3:00pm | Break in Exhibit Hall
3:00pm
3:00pm Donkey, Mule, and Draft Horse Nutrition & Feeding Dr. David Pugh
News Hour Panel Dr. Karen Becker (USDA), Dr. Charlie Broaddus (VDACS), Dr. Laura Hungerford (VM-CVM), Leslie Knachel, MPH (BoVM), Dr. Tracy Woodall (VDH), Dr. John Tracey (DWR)
3:00pm A Practical Approach to Common Causes of Lameness in Beef Cattle Dr. Hollie Schramm
3:50-4:10pm | Break in Exhibit Hall
4:10pm
4:10pm
4:10pm
Donkey and Mule Herd Health & Practice Dr. David Pugh
USDA - Module 5: Vesicular Diseases Dr. Sarah Firebaugh
Surgical Conditions of the Bovine Foot Dr. Hollie Schramm
5:00-5:40pm | Exhibitor Appreciation Reception
5:45-6:45pm | Virginia Veterinary Awards
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24 Complementary Medicine
Small Animal I
Small Animal II
7:00 am | Fellowship Breakfast & 7:30 am | Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall 7:00am | Fellowship Breakfast & 7:30 am | Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall
8:00am
8:00am
8:00am
Integrative Veterinary Medicine: Principles & Practices Dr. Mitch McKee
Diagnostic Workup for the Oncology Patient: How to Diagnose & Stage Common Cancers Dr. Conor McNeill
Intro to Rehabilitation Therapy for the Companion Animal Dr. Britt Carr-Benson
8:55-9:15 am | Break in Exhibit Hall
9:15am
9:15am
9:15am
Integrative Approach to Eye Problems Dr. Mitch McKee
Oncology Emergencies in the Clinic Dr. Conor McNeill
Iliopsoas Tendinopathy in the Canine Dr. Britt Carr-Benson
10:10am
10:10am
Paraneoplastic Conditions: When Cancer Reaches Out Beyond the Primary Tumor Dr. Conor McNeill
Regenerative Medicine: Where is the Evidence? Dr. Britt Carr-Benson
10:10am Integrative Approach to Ear Problems Dr. Mitch McKee
11:05-11:20 am | Break in Exhibit Hall
11:20am Integrative Approach to Osteoarthritis Dr. Mitch McKee
11:20am
11:20am
Applications of Interventional Radiology in 2024 Dr. Justin Ganjei
Intro to Senior Dog Care Programs Dr. Monica Tarantino
12:10-1:20 pm | Lunch in Exhibit Hall
Saturday
Highlights
1:20pm
1:20pm
Percutaneous Transjugular Coil Embolization for Intrahepatic Shunts & Transarterial Emboliation for Neoplasia Dr. Justin Ganjei
Bringing Sanity to Senior Dog Senility - An Update on Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Dr. Monica Tarantino
2:10-2:20 pm | Break
7:00-8:00am Fellowship Breakfast
2:20pm
2:20pm
Otitis Dr. Erin Aufox
Bridging the Gap: How to More Effectively Communicate with Senior Dog Pet Parents Dr. Monica Tarantino
7:30am-1:30pm Exhibit Hall Hours
3:10-3:20pm | Break
8:00am-5:00pm Educational Sessions
8 HOURS OF CE credits
3:20pm
3:20pm
Dermatology: Food Allergies Dr. Erin Aufox
Backyard Poultry Clinical Skills Dr. Rebecca Perelman
4:10-5:00pm 4:10-5:00pm Anti Pruritic Medication Review Dr. Erin Aufox
Common Backyard Poultry Cases Dr. Rebecca Perelman
SCHEDULE Equine
Food Animal
7:00am | Fellowship Breakfast & 7:30 am | Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall
8:00am
8:00am
Being the Change: Sustainability Efforts in Equine Practice Dr. Amy Grice
New Concepts on Hyperketonemia Dr. Luciano Caixeta
8:55-9:15am | Break in Exhibit Hall
9:15am Creating a Healthy Practice Culture Dr. Amy Grice
10:10am Effective Mentoring Dr. Amy Grice
9:00am Hypocalcemia Revisited Dr. Luciano Caixeta
9:50-10:10am | Break in Exhibit Hall
10:10am Dry-off is More Than Just Dry Cow Therapy Dr. Luciano Caixeta
11:05-11:20am | Break in Exhibit Hall
11:00am
11:20am
News Hour Panel Dr. Karen Becker (USDA), Dr. Charlie Broaddus (VDACS), TBA (VA-MD CVM), Dr. Jody Kull (Penn State)
New Ideas for Emergency Service Dr. Amy Grice
Many thanks to the planning committee members and partnering organizations who have helped in the planning of this conference!
11:50-12:30pm | Lunch in Exhibit Hall 12:10-1:20pm | Lunch in Exhibit Hall
12:30pm Food Animal Academy Business Meeting
1:20pm How to Assist on an Equine Seizure Case Dr. Jen LaPlume
1:30pm When Pinkeye Vaccination Doesn’t Work Dr. Jason Anderson
Break 11:05-11:202:10-2:20pm am | Break|in Exhibit Hall
2:20pm
2:20pm
Equine Estrous Cycle Manipulation Dr. Becky Funk
Coronavirus and Histophilus somni: “New” Old Pathogens Dr. Jason Anderson
3:10-3:20pm | Break
3:10-3:30pm | Break
3:20pm
3:30pm
Management of Equine Endometritis Dr. Becky Funk
Trace Minerals in Cattle Reproduction and Immune Function Dr. Jerry Rusch
4:10-5:00pm
4:20-5:10pm
Equine Pregnancy Diagnosis Dr. Becky Funk
Megaspheri Elsdenii and It’s Effect on Cattle Health Dr. Jerry Rusch
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2024 EXHIBITORS (AT TIME OF PRINT)
Absolute Anesthesia American Regent Animal Health Axiota Banfield Pet Hospital BEMER Group Best Pet Rx Blue Buffalo Blue Ridge Imaging Technologies Boehringer Ingelheim Chi University Christian Veterinary Mission Coastal Animal Referral Emergency Dechra Veterinary Products Eagle's Nest Animal Hospital Eastern VetPath Elanco Hill's Pet Nutrition IDEXX In Memoriam Pet Services Jorgensen Laboratories Karl Storz Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine LINKBANK Merchant Preferred Zero Merck Animal Health Movora
MWI Animal Health Nutramax Laboratories Veterinary Sciences, Inc. Ocu-GLO by Animal Necessity Penn Veterinary Supply PNC Bank Probo Veterinary Purple Moon Herbs and Studies RLArchitecture, PLLC Rose Micro Solutions Schultz Technology Simmons Mid-Atlantic Sterling Point Advisors Summit Veterinary Care Trans Ova Genetics Trupanion Valley Veterinary Emergency Hospital and Referral Center Vaxxinova/Newport Labs Vetcor Veterinary Surgical Centers - VSC VetEvolve Virbac Animal Health Virginia Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Virginia Veterinary Specialists Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine Weave Wedgewood Pharmacy Wells Fargo NA Zarasyl Zoetis
2024 VVC Registration Form
Multiple VVMA members attending from the same practice? After one member pays the full conference rate, other members may deduct $34 from their full conference registration rate!
Refunds/Substitutions: NO registration refunds will be issued after January 31, 2024. If you cancel before January 31, a $75 administrative fee will be deducted from your refund. We do allow registrants to transfer their registration to another person's name, free of charge.
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Fee on or before 01/31/2024
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Virginia VMA
VA Association of Equine Practitioners
VA Academy of Food Animal Practitioners
I am not a member of any of the listed associations
Member: Full Conference
$329
$419
$439
Member: Full Conference Retired or 2023 Graduate
$295
$385
$405
Member: One Day ____Friday or ____Saturday
$209
$245
$265
Non-Member: Full Conference
$455
$520
$545
Non-Member: One Day ____Friday or ____Saturday
$259
$299
$319
DVM Student Current members of the VVMA Student Chapter at VMCVM are FREE!
$20
$25
$30
Spouse/Guest Meals Friday & Saturday Breakfast, Lunch & Breaks in the Exhibit Hall
$170
$170
$170
Registration Types:
Please circle which association(s) West Virginia VMA you are an active member of: Maryland VMA
Check if you will be attending: Both events are free for conference registrants and their guest(s)
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PLEASE CHECK ALL SESSIONS YOU PLAN TO ATTEND: FRIDAY: ___SMALL ANIMAL I
___EQUINE ___SMALL ANIMAL II ___FOOD ANIMAL ___PUBLIC PRACTICE ___COMP. MED.
SATURDAY: ___SMALL ANIMAL I
___SMALL ANIMAL II ___COMP. MED.
___EQUINE ___FOOD ANIMAL
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