WVC 2019 Quick Guide

wvc.org/conference Februar y 17-20, 2019 | Las Vegas, NV

91ST ANNUAL CONFERENCE

QUICK GUIDE Sponsored by:

TABLE OF CONTENTS CONFERENCE INFORMATION At a Glance

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Las Vegas Map

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Travel + Transportation

THANKS TO OUR EXHIBIT HALL MIXER SPONSORS

Stop by a participating sponsor to say hello and get a complimentary drink ticket and souvenir.

Maps + Routes

Conference Services Activities

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PROGRAM Learning Lounge

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Program content subject to change. See wvc.org for up-to-date information.

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VETERINARIAN 2019 Scientific Program

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Small Animal

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Avian & Exotics

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Equine

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Food Animal

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VETERINARY TECHNICIAN

30-33

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT

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CONFERENCE AT A GLANCE SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19

9:00a–7:00p

Airport Shuttle Service

6:00a–8:30p

Shuttle Buses from Hotels to MBCC

2:00–6:00p

Registration Open @ MBCC

7:00a–5:00p

Registration Open

3:00a–9:00p

Airport Shuttle Service @ Mandalay Bay Hotel Front Desk

7:30a–7:00p

Scientific Program

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17

9:00a–6:00p

Exhibit Hall Open

7:00a–6:30p

Shuttle Buses from Hotels to MBCC

7:00a–6:00p

Registration Open

9:00a–6:00p

Veterinary Tech Village Sponsored By

8:00a–10:00p

Shuttle Buses from Airport to Hotels

9:00a–4:00p

Learning Lounge

10:30a–6:00p

Scientific Program

4:30–6:00p

Exhibit Hall Mixer

7:00–8:30p

Hill's Evening with Mayim Bialik 8:00–9:30p

Keith Urban Concert

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20

6:00a–10:00p

Shuttle Buses from Hotels to MBCC

7:00a–5:00p

Registration Open

6:00a-6:00p

Shuttle Buses from MBCC to Airport

7:30a–7:00p

Scientific Program

6:00a-7:00p

Shuttle Buses from Hotels to MBCC

9:00a–6:00p

Exhibit Hall Open

7:00a–2:00p

Registration Open

7:00a–5:00p

Veterinary Tech Village Sponsored By

7:30a-6:00p

Scientific Program

9:00a-2:00p

Exhibit Hall Open

9:00a–5:00p

Learning Lounge

7:30-9:00p

Technician Reception at House of Blues

9:00a–6:00p

Veterinary Tech Village Sponsored By

9:00a-1:00p

Learning Lounge

9:00p-12:00a

Party for a Purpose at House of Blues

1:30p

Vet Detective Drawing

SHUTTLE SCHEDULE 7:00a & 1:00p Saturday - Wednesday LAB SCHEDULE 7:30a - 5:30p Saturday - Wednesday

Oquendo Center lab Shuttle departs MBCC

Oquendo Center Hands-on Labs See pages (30-31) for more details

EXHIBIT HALL MIXER (NO SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM) 4:30 - 6:00p Tuesday

Mix and mingle over drinks See page (36) for more details

Breakfast included with session.

Lunch included with session.

INDUSTRY SEMINARS (CE IN EXHIBIT HALL ONLY) (LEARN MORE PG 10) 9:30 - 10:20a Monday - Wednesday

Industry Breakfast Seminars

12:30 - 1:20p Monday - Wednesday

Industry Lunch Seminars

4:00 - 4:50p Monday - Tuesday

Industry PM Refresh Seminars

EXHIBIT HALL BREAKS/LUNCH 9:30 - 10:30a Monday - Wednesday

Morning Break

12:30 - 2:00p Monday - Wednesday

Exhibit Hall Lunch

4:00 - 5:00p Monday - Tuesday

Afternoon Break

Snack included with session. *MBCC = Mandalay Bay Convention Center

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TRAVEL & TRANSPORTATION BOARDING PASS STATIONS Print your Boarding Pass at hotel business centers or at the Technology Zone located at the Mandalay Bay registration desk on Level 2.

LOCAL TRANSPORTATION

Advantage Car Rental Participants receive a discount on car rentals from Advantage Car Rental. The discount code is CD02D12BAA. See wvc.org/conference for more details under the "Travel" tab.

Local Bus Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) offers a transportation option along the Las Vegas Strip. The Deuce double-decker buses provide both economical and environmentally sound transit. Tickets can be purchased on the buses and at Deuce ticket vending machines located at most bus stops. A 2-hour pass is $6, a 24-hour pass is $8 and a 3-day pass is $20.

Las Vegas Monorail Las Vegas offers a quick and convenient monorail to explore The Strip, providing easy, inexpensive access to major attractions and hotels. Nine trains travel up to 50 mph, and passengers board every four to twelve minutes at each station. See wvc.org/conference for more details under the "Travel" tab or call 702.699.8200.

Taxi Service Taxis are readily available at most hotels and are the recommended mode of transportation for efficient travel within the city.

CONVENTION CENTER PARKING Convention center parking is available at Mandalay Bay for a nominal fee.

0–60 minutes 1–2 hours 2–4 hours 4–24 hours Over 24 hours

No Charge (1st Day Only) $9 $12 $15 $15 each additional day or fraction thereof

No free parking at Mandalay Bay & Delano hotels property. Complimentary parking is available across the street from the Mandalay Bay Convention Center at Four Seasons Drive & Las Vegas Blvd. Parking is first come, first served. Overnight parking is not allowed.

MANDALAY BAY - EXCALIBUR TRAM Guests staying at Excalibur and Luxor are strongly encouraged to use the Mandalay Bay tram system. The tram is available each day from 6:00a–12:30a. The one-way trip from Excalibur to the Mandalay Bay Hotel is estimated at seven minutes, including a stop at Luxor and is free.

HOTEL SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE & PICKUP LOCATIONS Service is available directly from the following Conference Hotels to the Mandalay Bay Convention Center: Excalibur, Luxor, MGM Grand, and New York-New York. Shuttles are scheduled to run every 15–25 minutes from Mandalay Bay Convention Center.

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday

7:00a–6:30p 6:00a–10:00p 6:00a–8:30p 6:00a–7:00p

Lyft & Uber Lyft & Uber are available through your smart phone applications.

Excalibur Rotunda Entrance

LUGGAGE STORAGE SERVICE For your convenience, WVC offers complimentary luggage storage service, located at the Mandalay Bay Shark Reef Quad, Level 1.

Mandalay Bay Convention Center Entrance

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday

9:00a – 6:30p 7:00a – 7:30p 7:00a – 7:30p 7:00a – 6:30p

CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES BUS SERVICE Complimentary shuttle bus service is available for Conference activities. The pickup area is located at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center shuttle pickup/dropoff.

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Luxor North Bus Plaza

MGM Grand Grand Garden Entrance (Lower Level) New York-New York Main/Valet entrance on Tropicana Blvd

AIRPORT RETURN SHUTTLE SERVICE Airport shuttle service is available commencing Wednesday, February 20 from Mandalay Bay Convention Center, every 15–20 minutes, from 6:00a–6:00p.

OQUENDO CENTER SHUTTLE BUS Complimentary shuttle service is provided for participants in hands-on labs. The pickup area is located at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center Entrance. Buses depart promptly 30 minutes prior to the scheduled start time of each lab.

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LAS VEGAS STRIP MAP & HOTEL INFO

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CONFERENCE MAPS & ROUTES OVERVIEW

EXHIBIT HALL

PARKING GARAGE

MANDALAY BAY Pool & Gardens CASINO

To Conference Center Parking/ Shuttle Buses

FOUR SEASONS Hotel Elevators

Shuttle Buses Tour & Travel Lobby

Hotel Lobby Hotel Registration/ Remote Registration

Level 1 AVMA Wellness booth Cat Café Food Service Information Desk Industry Seminars Learning Lounge Professional Portraits Survey Kiosk Registration Want Ads WVC Central

Food & Beverage

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Industry Seminars

Gard Yard

Learning Lounge

EXHIBIT HALL WVC Central

Cat Café

Want Ads

Professional Portraits Escalator to Exhibitor Level 2 Registration

Escalator to Level 2

Exhibit Hall Entrances Registration/Survey

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FOUR SEASONS BALLROOMS

Women’s Veterinary Summit Located inside Ballroom (1-2)

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ACACIA BALLROOM

MANDALAY BAY BALLROOMS

Level 2 Backyard Tuesday Night Concert Entertainment with Mel Robbins Media Room Scientific Sessions Speaker Ready Room Speaker/Moderator Hospitality Sunday Night Entertainment Survey Kiosk Technology Zone

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Vet Tech Village

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WVC CENTRAL JOIN THE FUN AT

PLAY | RELAX | LEARN | WIN

JOIN THE FUN GET TO KNOW WVC Located inside the Exhibit Hall Monday - 9:00a - 6:00p

Tuesday - 9:00a - 6:00p

Wednesday - 9:00a - 2:00p

Play games, Win prizes Relax in the lounge Learn about WVC

Print your custom tote bag Take a Sel�e

Meet & Greet - Mel Robbins Monday at 3:00p VISIT WVC.ORG FOR MORE INFO 8

SPONSORS THANK YOU

WITH GRATITUDE TO OUR SPONSORS SAPPHIRE

EXECUTIVE AKORN AVMA LIFE CALICO FINANCIAL COMPANION ANIMAL HEALTH BY LITECURE

GENERAL AAHA - AMERICAN ANIMAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION

LAS VEGAS VETERINARY SPECIALTY CENTER

ADDISON BIOLOGICAL LABORATORY, INC.

LIVE OAK BANK

ADEQUAN CANINE

MEDIVET BIOLOGICS

ADVANCED MONITORS CORP. ALFA WASSERMANN DIAGNOSTIC TECHNOLOGIES ALLACCEM SANOS

PLATINUM

AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION ANSELL ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION AVENTIX AVMA PLIT BANK OF AMERICA PRACTICE SOLUTIONS BLUE BUFFALO COMPANY BLUE RIVER PETCARE CARECREDIT CLARIUS MOBILE HEALTH

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CLAYPAWS KITS CORE IMAGING CRYOPROBE DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SYSTEMS, INC. DIGATHERM, LLC DIGICARE ANIMAL HEALTH ELLEVET SCIENCES ELLMAN, A CYNOSURE COMPANY FIRST FINANCIAL BANK FREEZPEN HENRY SCHEIN ANIMAL HEALTH HIGHLAND CAPITAL CORPORATION HUMAN-ANIMAL BOND ASSOCIATION (HABA)

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HESKA DIAGNOSTICS PRN PHARMACAL VETS FIRST CHOICE VIRBAC

MASON COMPANY MIDOG LLC NATIONWIDE (PET) INSURANCE NAVTA NORBROOK INC NVA OMNI PRACTICE GROUP PATHWAY VET ALLIANCE PETCO ANIMAL SUPPLIES STORES, INC. PETMAP PETSMART CHARITIES PKB ANIMAL HEALTH RECTANGLE HEALTH ROYAL CANIN SAGE VETERINARY CENTERS SHEPHERD SOFTWARE, INC. SMITHS MEDICAL SOUND SOUTHERN VETERINARY PARTNER STANDARD PROCESS INC. TITAN GROUP USDA - FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE USDA APHIS VAN BEEK NATURAL SCIENCE VARL VETBIOTEK, INC. VETMATRIX VETSOURCE

IM3, INC.

VETSTRATEGY

ISELP (INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF EQUINE LOCOMOTOR PATHOLOGY)

ZOETIS DIAGNOSTIC

VETZLIFE PRODUCTS, INC.

LAFEBER - EMERAID

HANDS-ON LAB

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COMPANION ANIMAL HEALTH BY LITECURE CORE IMAGING CUATTRO-HESKA DENTALAIRE PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL DRE EVEROST EYE CARE FOR ANIMALS FUJIFILM SONOSITE, INC,UNIVERSAL IMAGING HENRY SCHEIN ANIMAL HEALTH HESKA DIAGNOSTICS IM3 IMS STERIS INTEGRA INTRAUMA

ISELP (INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF EQUINE LOCOMOTOR PATHOLOGY) JORGENSEN LABORATORIES KARL STORZ VETERINARY MIDMARK MIDWEST VETERINARY SUPPLY MILA PATTERSON VETERINARY SAMSUNG SMITHS MEDICAL SURGITEL VCA/ANTECH DIAGNOSTICS/SOUND VICTOR MEDICAL VOI ZOETIS PETCARE

*As of 1/25/18

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SPEAKERS

SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM 2019 SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM & GUIDE

Participants must wear a Conference badge at all times. Admission to educational sessions is not allowed for guests and children under the age of 18. Guests who wish to attend educational lectures must purchase an attendee badge. Use the following session number pre�x guide to assist your navigation of the 2019 Scienti�c Program.

CE CREDIT INFORMATION Full Conference Registration for Veterinarians with Labs

48 CE Hours*

Full Conference Registration for Technicians with Labs

40 CE Hours*

Full Conference Registration for Veterinarians and Technicians without Labs

40 CE Hours

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Saturday, February 16

8 Hours**

Monday, February 18

11 Hours

Sunday, February 17

Tuesday, February 19

Wednesday, February 20

EQ Equine

8 Hours** 11 Hours 10 Hours

* Includes hours obtained by purchasing Hands-on Labs (additional fees apply)

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VT Veterinary Technician

POTENTIAL CE CREDITS** 

SESSION PREFIXES

Industry Seminar

SP Special Presentation HO Hands-on Laboratory** EL Learning Lounge

CE CREDIT CALCULATIONS

25 minute sessions = 0.5 CE credit hour 50 minute sessions = 1 CE credit hour *North Carolina Attendees 1 hour = 1 CE credit hour Hands-on Labs and Workshops are accredited based on the hours attended.

To qualify for your CE certificate, your badge must have been printed.

**Hands-on Labs require additional fees

SPECIAL DESIGNATION ICONS Pre-registration required. Ticket encoded in badge.*** Breakfast included with session.

Lunch included with session.

Call Janis Knoetzel at 702.739.6698 for more information.

PM Refresh with session Power Hour Veterinarian

Veterinary Technician

Special Presentation Must See Specialty Session (Vet Tech only)

WVC is an approved Registry continuing education provider #3-35526.

Participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Individual participants are responsible for compliance to the policies of their individual state board.

Practice Manager

Attention Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians licensed in Texas To meet the requirements for the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, you must check in at the TX counter at Onsite Registration; your badge will be printed at that time. Before leaving the conference stop by the TX counter to sign your CE certificate and take it with you. Due to state CE requirements, WVC cannot mail your CE certificate, and it will not be available online.

If you are licensed in Texas and did not register with a Texas address, please inform the attendant at the CE counter, and a certificate will be printed and ready for you when you check out.

Program current as of 1/28/19, program subject to change.

Please visit wvc.org/conference for most up to day information.

*** Additional fee applies

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Program subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please visit wvc.org.

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Scan QR codes with your mobile device, and answer questions to earn points in the Exhibit Hall and around the Convention Center.

Be one of the first 250 people to earn 500 points and win a free t-shirt from the WVC Central booth located inside the Exhibit Hall.

WVC staff will randomly award prizes if you’re seen wearing your t-shirt.

Earn 1,000 points to be entered into the grand prize drawing.

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SUNDAY 17

10:30–11:20

11:30-12:20

2:00-2:50

LAGOON G

HEMATOLOGY Hematology for the Clinician: Milking the History & Physical Exam HEMATOLOGY SA176 C. Guillermo Couto

Hematology for the Clinician: Looking at the Blood Smears SA177 C. Guillermo Couto

Hematology for the Clinician: Integrating CBC Data SA178 C. Guillermo Couto

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NUTRITION Pet Food Facts, Fallacies & Opinions SA258 Donna Raditic NUTRITION

Tell Your Clients What to Feed SA259 Donna Raditic

Canine Nutrition to Treat Acute GI Disease SA260 Donna Raditic

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

Coping with Opioid Shortages in the Shelter Environment SA322 Emily McCobb

PERSONALIZED MEDICINE The Future of Veterinary Medicine: Pet-specific Care Diseases PERSONALIZED MEDICINE, SA296 Lowell Ackerman SHELTER MEDICINE

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NUTRITION

LAGOON L MANDALAY BAY B

EMERGENCY & CRITICAL CARE The When, Why & How of Antimicrobial Drug Classes EMERGENCY & CRITICAL CARE SA106 Steve Epstein

MANDALAY BAY D

LEVEL 2

Antimicrobial Use in the Emergency Patient SA107 Steve Epstein

AAHA INFECTION CONTROL, BIOSECURITY & PREVENTION GUIDELINES SYMPOSIUM

NEUROLOGY Hands Off Neurology: Getting the Most from Your Neuro Exam NEUROLOGY SA246 Sarah Moore

MANDALAY BAY J

FELINE MEDICINE Chronic Kidney Disease: Pathophysiology & Diagnosis FELINE MEDICINE SA146 Serge Chalhoub

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The Cranial Nerve Exam: Your Window to the Brain SA247 Sarah Moore

Neurologic Episodes: When It’s Not a Seizure SA248 Sarah Moore

Chronic KidneyDisease: Evidence-based Treatments SA147 Serge Chalhoub

Proteinuria: The Silent Killer SA148 Serge Chalhoub

NUTRITION, PAIN MANAGEMENT

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+Evolving the Clinical Approach to Management of Inappetence S05A Chad Johannes

INNOVATION SOLUTIONS SYMPOSIUM

+Anesthetic Quality Standards I S13AP Lorna Lambert, Jo Ann Morrison

ANESTHESIA

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QUALITY ANESTHESIA SYMPOSIUM

UROLOGY +Drippy Old Dogs: Approaches to Urinary Incontinence in the Senior Dog S36A Julie Byron

URINARY HEALTH, WHAT'S NEW & WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW I ®

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+CaOx Prevention & The Story Behind Voiding Urohydropropulsion S36B Jody Lulich +New Approaches to Diagnosis & Therapy of Intestinal Microbiota Dysbiosis S09A Jan Suchodolski

BEHAVIOR, GASTROENTEROLOGY

PURINA PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS SYMPOSIUM

LEVEL 3

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OTOLOGY Diagnosing Otitis: Tips on Using Clinical Tests to Get Answers OTOLOGY SA282 Ashley Bourgeois SHELTER MEDICINE Anesthesia for the Geriatric Pet in the Shelter or Community Medicine Setting SA320 Emily McCobb IMAGING-RADIOLOGY

Blood, Pus & Chyle: When Pleural Effusions Go Bad SA108 Steve Epstein +The Dummies' Guide to Preventing Hospital-associated Infections S25A Jason Stull

INFECTIOUS DISEASE

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OCEANSIDE D

Corticosteroids: How Much Do We Really Know?

SA77 Mark Papich

DERMATOLOGY

Topical Therapy for Managing Otitis SA283 Ashley Bourgeois

Diagnosis & Management of Pseudomonas Otitis SA284 Ashley Bourgeois

Quality of Life Concepts for Companion Animals SA321 Emily McCobb

Thoracic Radiographs in Small Animals: The Interpretation Paradigm SA190 Clifford (Kip) Berry

Program subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please visit wvc.org.

SMALL ANIMAL

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17 – WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20

3:00-3:50

4:00-4:50

5:00-5:50

SUNDAY SPECIAL SESSION

Hematology for the Clinician: Leukemias & Leukemoid Reactions SA179 C. Guillermo Couto

How Do I Read a Chemistry Profile: Case Discussions SA180 C. Guillermo Couto

The Patient with Lymphadenopathy or Splenomegaly SA181 C. Guillermo Couto

WORKSHOPS

Canine Nutrition to Treat Chronic GI Disease SA261 Donna Raditic

A Joint Effort: Nutrition and Osteoarthritis SA262 Donna Raditic

Preventing & Responding to Anesthetic Emergencies in the Shelter Setting SA323 Emily McCobb

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

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

Dental 2:00-5:50p | FEB.17 | SOLD OUT Dental Radiology Master Class WS13 Brook Niemiec SURF E, LEVEL 2

Raw or War: Raw and Homemade Diets SA263 Donna Raditic Compounding, What You Need to Know About Medications Used in Small Animals SA78 Mark Papich

How to Interpret Antibiotic Susceptibility Tests?

SA79 Mark Papich

Managing Arrhythmias in the Emergency Room SA80 Mark Papich

Intralipid Use for Intoxications SA109 Steve Epstein

Emergency Room ECGs SA110 Steve Epstein

Drug Interactions & Incompatibilities for Drugs Used in Dermatology SA111 Steve Epstein

+Protecting Your Patients: The Path to Becoming an Infection Control Rock Star S25BP Amy Johnson, Jason Stull

+Yikes! They Did/Got What? Hot Topics in Infection Control S25C Jason Stull

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

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

Spinal Radiographs: Maximizing Diagnostic Utility SA251 Sarah Moore

Acute Azotemia: Not All About the Kidneys SA149 Serge Chalhoub

Lipidosis: The Not So Mellow Yellow SA150 Margie Scherk

Triaditis: A Troubling Threesome SA151 Margie Scherk

+Impact & Management Strategies for Inappetence S05B Stanley Marks

+Local Anesthetics: Stop Pain in It's Tracks S05C Tamara Grubb

+Paws for Thought: New Approaches to Assesing & Treating Feline Pain S05D Sheilah Robertson

+Anesthetic Quality Standards II S13BP Lorna Lambert, Jo Ann Morrison

+Individualized Anesthesia Protocols S13C Nora Matthews

+Learnings from Human Healthcare: Anesthetic Checklists S13D Jo Ann Morrison

+Effects of Probiotics on the GI Microbiome & Immune System of Dogs & Cats S09B Michael Lappin

+The Gut-Brain Axis & Those 'Gut Feelings': Impact of BL999 (Bifidobacterium Longum) on Anxious Dogs S09C Ragen McGowan

+Practice Fearlessly by Implementing Proven Fear FreeSM Protocols into Practice: Do Well, by Doing Good S09D Marty Becker

Otoscopic Techniques for Ear Masses SA285 Ashley Bourgeois

Anatomy, Physiology & Ear Basics SA286 Rod Rosychuk

Canine Allergic Otitis SSA2827 Rod Rosychuk

Interpreting Abdominal Radiographs: An Interpretation Paradigm Overview SA191 Clifford (Kip) Berry

Interpreting Musculoskeletal Radiographs: Osseous Abnormalities and Their Description SA192 Clifford (Kip) Berry

7 Most Commonly Missed Lesions When Interpreting Radiographs SA193 Clifford (Kip) Berry

Program subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please visit wvc.org.

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SMALL ANIMAL  FEBRUARY 17-18 SUNDAY 17 SOUTH SEAS D

11:30-12:20

CLINICAL Sparing the Opioids: Non-opioid PHARMACOLOGY Pharmacologic Targets for Control of Pain in Animals CLINICAL SA47 Dawn Boothe PHARMACOLOGY

Medical Cannabinoids: Understand the Target SA48 Dawn Boothe

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

DENTISTRY Senior Dental Procedures: Age Does Not Prelude Treatment SA59 Kevin Stepaniuk DENTISTRY

Pain Opening the Mouth: Which Treatment Do You Choose?

SA60 Kevin Stepaniuk

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

SOUTH SEAS H

ONCOLOGY Cancer Cliff Notes for Dogs: 5 Cancers, What You Need to Know SA264 Sue Ettinger ONCOLOGY

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

Feline GI Lymphoma vs IBD: The Struggle is Real SA266 Sue Ettinger

Update on Diagnosis of Canine Cushing's Disease: When & How to Test?

SA130 J. Catherine Scott-Moncrief

ENDOCRINOLOGY

NEW FOR 2019: DEDICATED BREAKS

MORNING BREAK | 9:30-10:30a

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LAGOON H SURGERY-GENERAL DISASTER MEDICINE Disaster Preparedness & the Veterinary Practice DISASTER MEDICINE SA101 Jenifer Chatfield LAGOON J

8:30-9:20

10:30–11:20

11:30-12:20

+Feline Lymphoma: Beyond the GI Tract S35D Sue Ettinger

+Don't Go Breaking My "Feline" Heart S35C Sonya Gordon

Surgical Management of a Canine Linear Foreign Body SA333 Howard Seim

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

Wound Management Secrets & Surgical Management of Salivary Mucocele SA335 Howard Seim

Disaster Response: Infectious Disease SA102 Jenifer Chatfield

Ebola & Zika & Domestic Animals SA103 Jenifer Chatfield

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

+Underdiagnosed Disease FELINE MEDICINE +The Seizuring Cat: WHAT'S NEW IN Investigation & Treatment of the Feline Intestine, Pancreas & Liver FELINE MEDICINE? S35A Simon Platt S35B Adam Rudinsky EVIDENCE-BASED MEDICINE Visceral Organ Biopsy SURGERY-GENERAL SA332 Howard Seim

LEVEL 2

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

SOUTH SEAS F

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ANIMAL WELFARE

THE FUTURE OF ANIMAL WELFARE

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT

MODELS FOR VETERINARY CARE IN LOW INCOME COMMUNITIES

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2:00-2:50

OPHTHALMOLOGY Back to Basics: A Review of the Ophthalmic When Corneal Colors Come a Examination Calling: What Are They Telling Us SA270 Elizabeth Giuliano SA271 Elizabeth Giuliano OPHTHALMOLOGY

Feline Otitis DERMATOLOGY, OTOLOGY SA288 Rod Rosychuk

Canine Otitis Media SA289 Rod Rosychuk

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LEVEL 3

SOUTH SEAS E

10:30–11:20

Puppy Pediatric Derm SA81 Alberto Martin Cordero

DERMATOLOGY FELINE MEDICINE EMERGENCY & CRITICAL CARE Home Care & End of Life FELINE MEDICINE Issues SA152 Margie Scherk

Interactive Cases to Stimulate Your Thinking SA153 Margie Scherk

ANESTHESIA

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Update Your Protocols for FeLV & FIV Testing SA154 Susan Little

Approach to the Cat with Lower Urinary Tract Signs SA155 Susan Little

SMALL ANIMAL  FEBRUARY 17-18 3:00-3:50

4:00-4:50

5:00-5:50

Comin’ in Red & Hot: Can You Diagnose Why Won’t This Corneal Ulcer Heal? Help with & Treat Uveitis?

Those Pesky Indolent Erosions SA273 Elizabeth Giuliano SA274 Elizabeth Giuliano

Enucleation: When It Don’t Come Easy SA275 Elizabeth Giuliano

Revisiting Veterinary Use of Opioids in Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatories: It's Not Just the Face of the Opioid Epidemic Part II: the Pain I Targeting Acute Pain SA51 Dawn Boothe SA50 Dawn Boothe

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

Feline Oral Inflammation: Differentiating the 'itis' SA62 Kevin Stepaniuk

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

Periodontal Treatment Beyond the Prophy SA64 Kevin Stepaniuk

What's New in Cancer?

SA267 Sue Ettinger

Tips & Tricks for Lymphoma in Dogs SA268 Sue Ettinger

Tips & Tricks for Managing Inappetence & Vomiting in Cancer Patients SA269 Sue Ettinger

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

SA131 J. Catherine Scott-Moncrief

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

SA132 J. Catherine Scott-Moncrief

Insulin Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus: How to Avoid Common Treatment Mistakes SA133 J. Catherine Scott-Moncrief

AFTERNOON BREAK | 4:00-5:00p

2:00-2:50

3:00–3:50

5:00–5:50

6:00-6:50

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

SA142 George Moore

Do You Have the “Right” Patients? Understanding Patient Inclusion/ Exclusion Criteria & Why Are They Important?

SA143 George Moore

Getting Them in the Door & in the Study! How to Identify & Recruit Potential Cases in My Practice SA144 George Moore

Keeping Clients Involved & Coming Back: How Do I Motivate Clients to Keep Required Home Journals & Return for Rechecks?

SA145 George Moore

Surgical Management of Uroabdomen SA336 Howard Seim

Surgical Management of Brachycephalic Syndrome SA337 Howard Seim

Toxoplasmosis SA105 Jenifer Chatfield

+The Future of Animal Welfare S24 Roger Haston

Dermatophytosis in Dogs & Cats SA82 Alberto Martin Cordero

Getting the Most Out of Shampoo Therapy SA83 Alberto Martin Cordero

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DURING LUNCH | 12:30-2:00p

INDUSTRY SEMINARS Immunology 12:30-1:20p | FEB. 18 Become A Fear FreeSM Superstar: Tips, Tricks & Magical Moments IS03 Jonathan Bloom EXHIBIT HALL THEATER A, LEVEL 1 Nutrition 4:00-4:50p | FEB. 18 Causes, Cases & Management of Inappetence: Therapeutic Options IS05 Joe Bartges EXHIBIT HALL THEATER A, LEVEL 1

+Models for Veterinary Care in Low Income Communities S34 David Haworth

Parasitology 9:30-10:20a | FEB. 18 Canine Heartworm Disease IS02 Jessica Rodriguez EXHIBIT HALL THEATER B, LEVEL 1

How to Manage Recurrent Demodicosis: Update Pyoderma SA85 Alberto Martin Cordero SA84 Alberto Martin Cordero

Approach to the Cat with Upper No More Stones: Respiratory Tract Signs Management of Uroliths SA156 Susan Little in Cats SA157 Susan Little

Triage: Life in the Fast Lane SA122 Julien Guillaumin

SIRS, Sepsis, MODS, Oh My! SA123 Julien Guillaumin

Everyone Benefits From Reducing Fear & Stress in Anesthesia SA01 Ralph Harvey

What to Worry About & How to Fix It: Crisis Management in Anesthesia SA03 Ralph Harvey

Senior Pet Anesthesia & Periop Management: Not Too Old SA04 Ralph Harvey

Anesthesia for Patients Too Sick for Anesthesia – They Probably Aren’t SA02 Ralph Harvey

MONDAY SPECIAL SESSIONS

Parasitology 12:30-1:20p | FEB. 18 Feline Broad Spectrum Parasite Protection IS04 Chris Adolph EXHIBIT HALL THEATER B, LEVEL 1

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SMALL ANIMAL  FEBRUARY 18 NEW FOR 2019: DEDICATED BREAKS MONDAY 18 MANDALAY BAY J

MANDALAY BAY L

7:30–8:20

8:30-9:20

MORNING BREAK | 9:30-10:30a 10:30–11:20

+The Forgotton Feline: What Can I +The Allergic Dog: What am I Missing?

DERMATOLOGY Do for Allergic Cats S04BP Karin Beale, Ashley Bourgeois TACKLING TODAY'S VETERINARY S04AP Marcus Brown, Alison Diesel

+The Atopic Dog: How Do I Achieve Long-Term Control?

S04CP Karin Beale, Alison Diesel

DERMATOLOGY CHALLENGES

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE- +Regenerative Medicine: What's LASER, REGENERATIVE the Buzz About?

REDUCE PAIN & IMPROVE S29A Jeff Denny MOBILITY SYMPOSIUM

+Intergrating Rehabilitation Medicine in Practice S29B Jeff Denny

+Laser Therapy: Myth, Magic, or Science S29C John Godbold

+CRP: What's Your Superpower?

Detect & Monitor Systemic Inflammation in Dogs in Real Time S20B Graham Bilbrough

+Reticulocytes Count: Why They Are More Important Than Just Classifying Anemia S20C Dennis DeNicola

+Maximizing Opiod Use for Dental Procedures S01B Tamara Grubb

+Minimizing Opiod Use for Abdominal Surgeries S01C Andre Shih

INFECTIOUS DISEASE +Heartworm: A Dynamic Conversation About a Complex Disease with Dr. Steve Jones & Dr. INFECTIOUS DISEASE Brian Herrin EMERGING VECTOR-BORNE & S16AP Brian Herrin, Stephen Jones

+Lyme Disease: Does It Matter If a Dog is Positive?

S16B George Moore

+Leptospirosis: A New Era of Diagnosis & Prevention S16C Jane Sykes

HOSPICE 10 Ways to Improve our Hospice & Palliative Care Visits SA182 Tamara Shearer HOSPICE

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

GASTROENTEROLOGY

MANAGING GI ISSUES IN CATS & DOGS

OCEANSIDE B

CLINICAL PATHOLOGY +Doing Good with SDMA: Benefits of the SDMA Beyond CKD S20A Jennifer Ogeer

IDEXX DIAGNOSTIC INNOVATIONS FOR IMPROVED PATIENT CARE

FELINE MEDICINE

LEVEL 2

IDEXX SKINNY CAT TRACK

OCEANSIDE C

ANESTHESIA, +The Changing Toolbox for Canine PAIN MANAGEMENT OA Pain Management ANESTHESIA & ANALGESIA: S01AP Steven Budsberg, CURRENT & FUTURE Mark Papich INFECTIOUS DISEASE

OCEANSIDE D

EMERGING VECTOR-BORNE & ZOOTONIC DISEASE SYMPOSIUM

ZOOTONIC DISEASE SYMPOSIUM

REEF

SOUTH SEAS B

SOUTH SEAS D

LEVEL 3

SOUTH SEAS E

SOUTH SEAS F

SOUTH SEAS H

SOUTH SEAS J

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IMAGING-RADIOLOGY Spinal Radiography: Tricky Lesions That Change Everything SA194 Jay Griffin IMAGING-RADIOLOGY, IMAGING-ULTRASOUND

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

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INFECTIOUS DISEASE: SMALL ANIMAL

Hospice Fee Structuring: Yes You Can Charge for Hospice Care SA184 Kathleen Cooney Vomiting Simplified: A Question & Answer Approach to Abdominal Radiography SA196 Jay Griffin

SHELTER MEDICINE Low Stress Handling & Bite BEHAVIOR Prevention: Reading Body Language & Predicting Behavior SA07 Meghan Herron BEHAVIOR EMERGENCY Feline Aortic Thromboembolism: & CRITICAL CARE An Update SA118 Julien Guillaumin ENDOCRINOLOGY GASTROENTEROLOGY Canine Esophagel Disorders: Recognize Them Timely & Treat Them Efficiently GASTROENTEROLOGY SA158 Frederic Gashen

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

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

SA09 Meghan Herron

Clinical Management of Dysnatremia SA119 Julien Guillaumin

Cardiovascular Monitoring SA120 Julien Guillaumin

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

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

DENTISTRY Juvenile Dental Pathology: What to Odotogenic Tumor: Newer Approaches Expect & How to Proceed to a Common Problem SA65 Barden Greenfield SA66 Barden Greenfield DENTISTRY

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Review & Discussion of Uncommon Dental Radiographic Pathology SA67 Barden Greenfield

SMALL ANIMAL  FEBRUARY 18 DURING LUNCH | 12:30-2:00p 11:30-12:20 2:00-2:50

3:00–3:50

AFTERNOON BREAK | 4:00-5:00p 5:00–5:50

6:00-6:50

+Case-based Dermatology Discussion Panel S04DP Karin Beale, Ashley Bourgeois, Marcus Brown +Light Protocols: Laser Therapy Applications S29D John Godbold

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

+New Strategies to Promote GI Health: Make the Microbiome Work for You! S28B Jennifer MacLeay

+Between a Rock & a Hard Place: Successful Management of Constipation in Cats S28C Susan Little

+Rational Approach to Chronic Enteropathies in the Dog: A Casebased Approach S28D Stanley Marks

+All About Fecal Diagnostics: Classic & Cutting Edge S20D Michael Dryden

+Feline Kidney Disease: Early Diagnosis & Impact of Nutritional Management S21A Jennifer Ogeer

+Feline Diabetes Mellitus: Essential Facts for the Astute Practitioner S21B J. Catherine Scott-Moncrieff

+Feline Hyperthyroidism: Guidlines for Diagnosis & Management/Diet S21C J. Catherine Scott-Moncrieff

+The New Standard of Care for the Diagnosis, Treatment & Management of Kidney Disease for Improved & Longer Lives S21D William Saxon

+Minimizing Opiod Use Limb Surgery S01DP Ralph Harvey, Christopher Smith

+Canine Babesiosis: A Continued Threat to Canine Health S16F Adam Birkenheuer

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

Golden Rules for Managing Bleeding in the Hospice Patient SA187 Tamara Shearer

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

SA198 Robert Cole

Pancreas: Simplifying a Difficult Organ SA199 Robert Cole

Efficient Spay/Neuter Surgery SA316 Philip Bushby

Unusual Spay & Neuter Surgery SA317 Philip Bushby

The Optimal Time for Spay/Neuter: An The Optimal Time for Spay/Neuter: Analysis of Critical Spay/Neuter Literature I An Analysis of Critical Spay/Neuter SA318 Philip Bushby SA319 Philip Bushby

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

Answers to the Top Behavior Questions You Hate To Hear SA11 Debra Horwitz

Canine Aggression Toward Unfamiliar People on Walks & At the Door SA12 Debra Horwitz

Prognosis for Aggression in Dogs & Cats Behavior Problems in Senior Dogs SA13 Debra Horwitz SA14 Debra Horwitz

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

SA121 Julien Guillaumin

Insulin Resistance: How to Work Through the Diabetic That Won't Respond to Therapy?

SA367 Cynthia Ward

The Double Challenge of the Cushingoid Diabetic SA368 Cynthia Ward

Complicated Hyperthyroid Cats: What to Do When Your Hyperthyroid Car Has CKD SA369 Cynthia Ward

Common Endocrine Questions From Referral Practitioners SA370 Cynthia Ward

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

Chronic Enteropathies in Cats: Inflammatory or Neoplastic?

SA162 Frederic Gaschen

A Practical Guidline for the Approach to Refactory Cases of Canine IBD SA163 Frederic Gaschen

Confused About Pancreatic Lipases?

SA164 Joerg Steiner

Cobalamin & Cobalamin Deficiency: More Common Than You May Think SA165 Joerg Steiner

How Much Do You Know?

Interactive Complicated Cases SA68 Barden Greenfield

Choose Your Weapons! With the Right When & When Not to Use Bonded Bur, Your Life Is So Much Easier Sealants SA69 Barden Greenfield SA70 Barden Greenfield

Managing the Maxillofacial Trauma Patients (PS...Don't Forget the Teeth!)

SA71 Christopher Snyder

Better Oral Oncology Patient Management for Accurate Biopsies Treatment Planning SA72 Christopher Snyder

Euthanasia Team Training & Management: Setting Standards SA185 Kathleen Cooney Musculoskeletal Radiography: Malignant Looking Benign Things & Vice Versa SA197 Jay Griffin

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+Rabies Vaccination: Misconceptions & The "MUST KNOW" Facts S16E Richard Ford

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+Cat Fleas Are Dangerous!

An Update on Bartonellosis in Cats, Dogs & People S16D Michael Lappin

+Antibody Testing: Applications in Critical Practice S32 Richard Ford

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

S16G Karen Snowden

+Examining the Immunological Response & Biophysical Properties of Two Different Borrelia Vaccines S16H Frederic David

Understanding Death: The Physiology & Signs SA188 Kathleen Cooney

Toto Has Died. Now What? Ethical Bodycare We Can be Proud of SA189P Kathleen Cooney, Tamara Shear

Cases in Abdominal Ultrasound: From Vomiting to Renal Failure & Everything in Between SA200 Robert Cole

Cases Imaging the Musculoskeletal System in Dogs & Cats SA201 Robert Cole

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SMALL ANIMAL  FEBRUARY 19 NEW FOR 2019: DEDICATED BREAKS TUESDAY 19 LAGOON G

LAGOON H

LAGOON J

MORNING BREAK | 9:30-10:30a 8:30-9:20 10:30–11:20

11:30-12:20

CCL Injury: Thinking Outside the Box SA329 Sherman Canapp

Soft Tissue Injuries: What Are You Missing?

SA330 Sherman Canapp

Stem Cell Therapy: Case-based Exploration SA331 Sherman Canapp

How I Approach a Broken SURGERY-ORTHOPEDIC Leg: It’s All About the Biomechanics & Biology SA346 Kenneth Bruecker SURGERY-ORTHOPEDIC

Fractures the General Practitioner Might Choose to Refer: “Know When to Hold ‘em” SA347 Kenneth Bruecker

Fractures That the General Practitioner Might Choose to Refer: "Know When to Fold ‘em” SA348 Brian Beale

Managing Open Fractures: Dealing with Osteomyelitis & Other Complications SA349 Steven Petersen

Urine Trouble: Chronic NEPHROLOGY/UROLOGY Kidney Disease SA234 Joe Bartges

IRIS CKD Stage 1: What Is It? What Do I Do Now? SA235 Joe Bartges

Pebbles in the Stream: Nephroureterolithiasis: Medical & Minimally Invasive Management SA236 Joe Bartges

Cuttin' on the Kidneys: Surgical Management of Kidney & Ureteral Disease SA237 Mandy Wallace

Feline Retroviral & Coronaviral Updates SA325 Chrissy Eckstrand

Importance of Diagnostic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound in Monitoring Regenerative Medicine Treatments in Tendinopathies SA300 Debra Canapp

Rehabilitation Therapy Following Regenerative Medicine Treatment SA301 Debra Canapp

What You Didn't Learn in Vet School: Derm Edition SA87 Charli Dong

Flake It Off: A Guide to Scaly Diseases SA88 Charli Dong

Hypothyroidism: What Are We Doing?

SA89 Charli Dong

+From the Trenches: Practical Tips for Dealing with Ticks & Lyme Disease in Practice S15C Scott Stevenson

+In the Spotlight: Influenza: When Bad Gets Worse S15D Jenifer Chatfield

7:30–8:20

Osteoarthritis: Alternative SPORTS MEDICINE Therapies SA328 Sherman Canapp CLINICAL PATHOLOGY

LAGOON L

LEVEL 2

MANDALAY BAY B

MANDALAY BAY D

REHABILITATION, Emerging Infectious SHELTER MEDICINE Diseases in Domestic Animals SA324 Chrissy Eckstrand DERMATOLOGY, SHELTER MEDICINE DERMATOLOGY Dermoid PI: Use Those Skills To Solve Derm Mysteries DERMATOLOGY SA86 Charli Dong

HUMAN RESOURCES, +The Big Five Personality: +Feline Friendly Ticks & INFECTIOUS DISEASE, What We Know about DVMs How to Unfriend Them PARASITOLOGY & How You Can Get the S15B Susan Little MERCK ANIMAL HEALTH Most from Yours SYMPOSIUM S15A Elizabeth Strand PRACTICE OPERATIONS MERCK ANIMAL HEALTH SYMPOSIUM

MANDALAY BAY I

MANDALAY BAY J

MANDALAY BAY L

OCEANSIDE B

AAHA Anesthesia Benefit Your ANESTHESIA Guidelines Practice SA05 Ralph Harvey +Feline Parasite What's Falling FELINE MEDICINE Prevention: Through the Cracks?

INNOVATION FOR CATS S03A Gary Norsworthy

+Uniquely Feline: Chronic Pain & Chronic Itch S03BP Alison Diesel, Margaret Gruen

+Herding Cats Into Your Practice S03CP Margaret Gruen, Gary Norsworthy

+Wellness Screening for Early Detection of Feline Disease: Why You Need to Start!

S03D Richard Goldstein

CLINICAL The Opioid Crisis: Are We PHARMACOLOGY Prescribing & Dispensing Those Drugs? Part I SA219 Julie Adrian REHABILITATION

The Opioid Crisis: Are We Prescribing & Dispensing Those Drugs, Part II & Are We Contributors to the Problem?

SA218 Julie Adrian

The Opioid Crisis: What Resources Are Available to Help?

SA220 Julie Adrian

The Opioid Crisis: What? Really?

SA221 Julie Adrian

+Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex: Immunological & Non-immunological Componentts of Disease Prevention S02B Steven Carey

+Could It Be Lepto?

SO2C George Moore

+WSAVA Global Vaccination Guidlines S02D Michael Day

+Opioid-less: Adjusting to the New Normal S06B Mark Epstein

+Re-thinking Management of Osteoarthritis: An Evidence-based Approach S06C Mark Epstein

+Case Studies in Pain Management S06D Mark Epstein

INFECTIOUS DISEASE +Canine Lyme Disease: INFECTIOUS DISEASE Optimizing Your MultiSYMPOSIUM modal Prevention Strategy 2019 PARASITOLOGY, S02A Richard Goldstein PREVENTIVE CARE, UROLOGY IDEXX PREVENTIVE CARE

PAIN MANAGEMENT +Update on NSAIDs S06A Mark Epstein

OCEANSIDE C

Favorite Anesthetic Techniques: Yours & Mine SA06 Ralph Harvey

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LEGAL ISSUES

IVAPM PAIN MANAGEMENT SYMPOSIUM FOR VETERINARIANS

BEHAVIOR, GASTROENTEROLOGY, IMMUNOLOGY, LAMENESS INTEGRATING SUPPLEMENTS

18

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SMALL ANIMAL  FEBRUARY 19 DURING LUNCH | 12:30-2:00p AFTERNOON BREAK | 4:00-5:00p 2:00–2:50 3:00–3:50 5:00–5:50

6:00-6:50

Getting the Most Out of Your Cytologies SA35 Jessica Hokamp

Practical Cytology of Common Inflammatory & Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice SA36 Jessica Hokamp

Practical Cytology of Common Canine & Feline Skin Tumors in Clinical Practice SA37 Jessica Hokamp

Big Nodes? Now What?

Practical Cytology of Lymph Nodes & Helpful Additional Diagnostics SA38 Jessica Hokamp

It Happens to the Best of Us: Orthopedic Complications and How to Deal with Them SA350 David Dycus

Orthopedic Examination: How to Reach a Diagnosis in 10 Minutes SA351 Brian Beale

Digit Injuries: More Than Just a Common Orthopedic Soft Stubbed Toe or Chipped Nail Tissue Injuries of the Forelimb SA352 Steven Petersen SA353 David Dycus

We Don't Itch Any More, Like We Used to Do SA90 Charli Dong

Getting Food Allergies Right SA91 Kimby Lo

+10 Steps to Building a Culture +10 Steps to Building a Culture of Compliance I of Compliance II S15E Andy Roark S15FP Dan Markwalder, Andy Roark

Common Drug Options for Managing Canine Atopic Dermatitis SA92 Kimby Lo

Allergy Impersonators SA93 Kimby Lo

Parasitology 9:30-10:20a | FEB.19 Parasitology Meets Dermatology: Dermatologic Benefits of Systemic Flea Control IS07 Michael Canfield, Michael Dryden EXHIBIT HALL THEATER A, LEVEL 1

Endocrinology 9:30-10:20a | FEB.19 The Clinical Approach to the Complicated Diabetic Cat IS08 Cynthia Ward EXHIBIT HALL THEATER B, LEVEL 1 Cardiology 12:30-1:20p | FEB.19 Achy Breaky Hearts IS10 Sonya Gordon EXHIBIT HALL THEATER B, LEVEL 1

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Suspicious Death? How to Document Findings & Collect Samples for Potential Legal Cases: A Pathologist’s Perspective SA327 Chrissy Eckstrand

INDUSTRY SEMINARS

Infectious Disease 12:30-1:20p | FEB.19 Infectious Disease Control: Does Your Practice Meet the Standard?

IS09 Melissa Bourgeois EXHIBIT HALL THEATER A, LEVEL 1

Reference Lab Contracts: What What Happens If Tragedy to Look For Strikes Before You Transition SA232 Charlotte Lacroix Your Veterinary Practice SA233 Charlotte Lacroix Diagnostic Testing of Diseases that Commonly Affect Shelter Animals SA326 Chrissy Eckstrand

TUESDAY SPECIAL SESSIONS

Regenerative Medicine 4:00-4:50p | FEB.19 Stem Cell Therapy: A Decade of Clinical Success IS12 Michael Hutchinson EXHIBIT HALL THEATER B, LEVEL 1

Diagnostic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: Case-based Exploration SA302 Debra Canapp

Nutraceuticals: Increasing the Effectiveness of Your Rehabilitation Protocols SA303 Debra Canapp

+Clinical Evidence for Expanding Care S22A Graham Bilbrough

+Benefits of SDMA as Part of Preventive Care Diagnostics S22B Jennifer Ogeer

+What's New in Vector-borne Disease Screening S22C Meryl Littman

+Urinalysis: Why It Is Important & Tips & Tricks S22D Fred Metzger

+Incorporating Behavior Strategies into Patient Care: Practical Solutions S10A Christopher Pachel

+Beta-Glucans & The Immune System: What Does the Evidence Show?

S10B Tracy Webb

+Yeast & Bacterial Probiotics: When & Why? S10C Jan Suchodolski

+OA, Where Do We Start?

S10D Sherman Canapp

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SMALL ANIMAL  FEBRUARY 19-20 NEW FOR 2019: DEDICATED BREAKS

MORNING BREAK | 9:30-10:30a

OCEANSIDE D

8:30-9:20

10:30–11:20

FELINE MEDICINE

NEW THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES TO CHRONIC CARE SYMPOSIUM

CARDIOLOGY Preclinical Valvular Heart Disease Canine Heart Failure: Medical in the Dog: Diagnosis, Staging & Therapy for Hospital & Home Management SA24 John Bonagura RESPIRATORY SA23 John Bonagura

REEF

LEVEL 3

7:30–8:20

Interactive Cardiopulmonary Radiographic Diagnosis SA25 John Bonagura

SOUTH SEAS B

IMAGING-RADIOLOGY, Thoracic Radiographs: Cats Are IMAGING-ULTRASOUND Not Just Little Dogs SA202 Chelsea Kunst IMAGING-RADIOLOGY

5 Techniques to Minimize Your Chance of Missing a Pulmonary Lesion SA203 Chelsea Kunst

Ultrasounding or Radiographing the Vomiting Dog: Decisions, Decisions SA208 Chelsea Kunst

SOUTH SEAS E

Starting Off on the Right Claw: BEHAVIOR The Basics of Kitten Behavior & Problem Prevention BEHAVIOR SA15 Meghan Herron

Feline Inappropriate Elimination SA16 Meghan Herron

Cat Wars: Aggression Between Household Cats SA17 Debra Horwitz

CPR: Why Everyone Should be an EMERGENCY & CRITICAL Why Do I Care About the Anion CARE, LEGAL ISSUES Gap? Practical, Case-based Blood Expert - Basic Life Support (BLS) Gas Analysis SA113 Daniel Fletcher EMERGENCY SA112 Daniel Fletcher & CRITICAL CARE

SOUTH SEAS F

GASTROENTEROLOGY Gastric Disease & Antacid Therapy SA166 Joerg Steiner GASTROENTEROLOGY

SOUTH SEAS H

Chronic Canine Pancreatitis: Should We Worry About It? SA167 Joerg Steiner

NEUROLOGY

SOUTH SEAS J

NEUROLOGY

WEDNESDAY 20 LAGOON G

LAGOON H

LEVEL 2

LAGOON J

MANDALAY BAY B

MANDALAY BAY D

7:30–8:20 Practical Cytology of Body Fluids CLINICAL PATHOLOGY in Clinical Practice SA39 Jessica Hokamp CLINICAL PATHOLOGY

8:30-9:20 Practical Urinalysis in Clinical Practice SA40 Jessica Hokamp

Nephrotoxicants: Grapes, Raisins, Hepatotoxicants: When You Need TOXICOLOGY Lilies & Ethylene Glycol, Oh My! to Reach for the SAMe Stat!

SA362 Justine Lee SA363 Justine Lee CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY What Is Veterinary Sports SURGERY-ORTHOPEDIC Medicine & The Injuries That Come Along With It SA354 David Dycus SURGERY-ORTHOPEDIC

Osteoarthritis Management: Keep ‘em movin’ & Comfortable SA355 Brian Beale

Focus on Felines: Acute & Chronic Local Anesthesia: Why to Get PAIN MANAGEMENT Pain Management in the Cat Started & How to Do It I SA290 Mark Epstein SA291 Mark Epstein PAIN MANAGEMENT UROLOGY +Urinalysis Revisited: Getting the +It's Tough Getting Old! What Most Out of Liquid Gold Else Can Go Wrong?

S37A Dennis Chew S37B Heidi Lobprise OPHTHALMOLOGY

URINARY HEALTH, WHAT'S NEW & WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW II

Marijuana & Your Practice SA230 Charlotte Lacroix

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LEVEL 2

TUESDAY 19

Small Intestinal Dysbiosis SA168 Joerg Steiner Shaking & Rolling: Neurotoxins SA252 Sheila Carrera-Justiz

10:30–11:20 When to Take the Next Step: Using Baseline Data to Guide Second Tier Testing SA41 Craig Thompson Top 5 Tips for Treating Your Poisoned Feline Patient SA364 Justine Lee Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics: What We Know, What We Do NOT Know, What Should We Know SA356 David Dycus Local Anesthesia: Why to Get Started & How to Do It II SA292 Mark Epstein Dry Eye: It's Not About the Schirmer Tear Test SA276 Terah Webb

OPHTHALMOLOGY MANDALAY BAY J

20

NEPHROLOGY/UROLOGY Urine Pain: Struvite, Urate & Cystine Urolithiasis SA238 Joe Bartges NEPHROLOGY/UROLOGY

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

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Leave No Stone Unturned: Surgical Management of Cystolithiasis SA240 Mandy Wallace

SMALL ANIMAL  FEBRUARY 19-20 DURING LUNCH | 12:30-2:00p 3:00–3:50

5:00–5:50

6:00-6:50

+A Practical Guide to Managing Osteoarthritis: Making Sense of Current Therapies S18A Bryan Torres

+Feline Hypertension: New Developements on a Pressing Topic S18B Bianca Lourenco

+Feline Chronic Kidney Disease S18C Shelly Vaden

+Don't Get Your Blood Pressure Up! A Case-based Approach to the Diagnosis & Treatment of Feline Hyperthyroidism & Hypertension S18D Audra Fenimore

Pericardial Disease in the Dog: An Under-recognized Cardiac Disorder SA26 John Bonagura

Localizing Respiratory Distress: The Holy Grail SA304 Chrissie Rutter

But He Is Just a Baby! Lung Disease in Puppies & Kittens SA305 Gareth Buckley

I Know He Is Old, but... Lung Disease in Geriatrics SA306 Elizabeth Rozanski

Oh CRUDE! How Many Dogs Are SICK? Managing Respiratory Outbreaks SA307 Gareth Buckley

Radiographic Cases of the Vomiting Dog: Is It Time for Surgery?

SA209 Chelsea Kunst

How to Read Abdominal Radiographs & The Lesions You May be Missing SA206 David Szabo

Radiographs of the Juvenile Musculoskeletal System: Normal or Abnormal?

SA207 David Szabo

10 Most Common Thoracic Radiographic Findings & How to Recognize Them SA204 Erin Porter

Radiographic Findings in the Coughing Dog: A Case Based Approach SA205 Erin Porter

Creating Happy Cats: How to Create the Best Environment for Cats SA18 Debra Horwitz

Starting Off on the Right Paw: The Basics of Puppy Behavior & Problem Prevention SA19 Meghan Herron

Top 10 Dog Behavior Myths SA20 Meghan Herron

Update on Medication in Behavior Medicine SA21 Debra Horwitz

Fears, Phobias & Anxieties SA22 Debra Horwitz

Listing Agreements: What to Look For SA231 Charlotte Lacroix

CPR: Why Everyone Should be an Expert - Advanced Life Support (ALS) SA114 Daniel Fletcher

It Takes a Team: Simple Communication Tools to Reduce Medical Errors SA115 Daniel Fletcher

Burnout in the ER: A Practical Approach to Improving Your Team’s Resilience SA116 Daniel Fletcher

My Patient Is Bleeding: Diagnosing & Treating Emergent Bleeding SA117 Daniel Fletcher

Feline Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency SA169 Joerg Steiner

Clinical Approach to Abnormal Liver Enzymes SA170 David Twedt

The Most Common Causes for Abnormal Liver Enzymes SA171 David Twedt

Canine Chronic Hepatitis: Update on Diagnosis & Latest Therapies SA172 David Twedt

Copper & The Liver: An Emerging Disease SA173 David Twedt

Infectious CNS Diseases SA254 Sheila Carrera-Justiz

How to Manage & Prognosticate Head Trauma & Traumatic Brain Injury SA255 Sheila Carrera-Justiz

Puppy & Kitten Neurology SA256 Sheila Carrera-Justiz

The Old, Weak Dog SA257 Sheila Carrera-Justiz

Common Congenital Neuro Things: Chiari-like Malformations, Hemivertebrae SA253 Sheila Carrera-Justiz 11:30-12:20

EXPLORE THE EXHIBIT HALL EXHIBIT HALL

2:00-2:50

EXPLORE THE EXHIBIT HALL

11:30-12:20

AFTERNOON BREAK | 4:00-5:00p

2:00-2:50

3:00–3:50

Pee! Why Urine Is Liquid Gold SA42 Craig Thompson

Pitfalls! The Most Common Clinicopathologic Mistakes SA43 Craig Thompson

When to Panic! Clinical Pathology The Body's Trashcan: A Look at the Red Flags Liver Through the Clin. Path. Lens SA44 Craig Thompson SA45 Craig Thompson

4:00–4:50

5:00–5:50 Casting the Net: Why Routine Laboratory Screening Is So Important & What You're Missing SA46 Craig Thompson

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

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

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

Clinic Scene Investigation: Infection Control in Your Clinic SA57 Patricia Dowling

Optimizing Antimicrobial Therapy of Respiratory Tract Infections SA58 Patricia Dowling

Calcaneal Tendon Injuries: Managing the Achilles Heal SA357 Steven Petersen

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

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

Patella Luxation: It’s Not the Patella’s Tips & Tricks to Successful Fault!

Patella Luxation Management SA360 Kenneth Bruecker SA361 Brian Beale

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

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

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

When the Pressure Is On: Glaucoma SA277 Terah Webb

Ocular Emergencies 101 SA278 Terah Webb

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

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

Acute Blindness: A Case-based Approach SA281 Terah Webb

Urine a Mess: Disorders of Micturition SA241 Joe Bartges

Urine Agony; Urinary Tract Infections SA242 Joe Bartges

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

SA243 Mandy Wallace

Of Cats & Bladders: Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease SA244 Joe Bartges

Surgery & The Urethra SA245 Mandy Wallace

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SMALL ANIMAL  FEBRUARY 20 NEW FOR 2019: DEDICATED BREAKS

MORNING BREAK | 9:30-10:30a

WEDNESDAY 20

LEVEL 2

OCEANSIDE B

OCEANSIDE C

OCEANSIDE D

REEF

SOUTH SEAS B

LEVEL 3

SOUTH SEAS D

SOUTH SEAS E

SOUTH SEAS F

SOUTH SEAS H

SOUTH SEAS J

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8:30-9:20

10:30–11:20 Frustrating Fungal Infections: Diagnosis & Treatment SA216 Jane Sykes

11:30-12:20 Feline Viral Infections: Bite Sized Updates SA217 Jane Sykes

Practical Pressor Choices SA125 Nyssa Levy

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

All Bleeding Stops Eventually: Approach to Hemoperitoneum Cases SA127 Nyssa Levy

Feline Cardiomyopathy CARDIOLOGY I: Causes, Diagnosis & Staging CARDIOLOGY SA27 John Bonagura

Feline Cardiomyopathy II: Treatment Approaches SA28 John Bonagura

Complicating Factors in Canine Heart Disease SA29 Lance Visser

Interactive ECG Reading I: The Essentials SA30 Lance Visser

+Skinful Indulgence or Everyday Necessity?

BEHAVIOR, DERMATOLOGY Topical Therapy in BEHAVIOR & DERMATOLOGY Dermatology SYMPOSIUM S31A Melissa Hall

+Veterinary Staff Roles in Puppy Socialization I S31B Monique Feyrecilde

+Veterinary Staff Roles in +Dermatology: Vet Puppy Socialization II Visits That Won't Make S31C Monique Feyrecilde Your Patients' Skin Crawl S31D Brittany Lancellotti

Doc, What Are These Bumps?

SA95 Kimby Lo

Diagnostic Approach to the Bald Dog SA96 Melissa Hall

Itchy Kitties! How to Help Pruritic Cats SA97 Melissa Hall

Pulmonary Hypertension & Fibrosis: More Common Than We Think!

SA310 Elizabeth Rozanski

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

Chinese Medicine Treatment of Seizures SA227 Signe Beebe

Treatment of Immunemediated Disorders with Chinese Medicine I SA228 Signe Beebe

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

Interpreting Culture & Susceptibility Testing for Small Animal Practitioners SA54 Patricia Dowling

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

Practical Tips for Diagnosing and Treating Adrenal Disease SA137 Patty Lathan

An Update on Laryngeal Paralysis SA340 Chris Gauthier

Current Techniques in Open Wound Management SA341 Chris Gauthier

Update on Antimicrobial Canine Leptospirosis in INFECTIOUS DISEASE Use Guidelines for Urinary a New Era of Diagnosis & Tract Infections in Dogs Prevention & Cats SA215 Jane Sykes CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY, SA214 Jane Sykes GASTROENTEROLOGY EMERGENCY Confronting Sepsis: A & CRITICAL CARE Strategic Approach SA124 Nyssa Levy EMERGENCY & CRITICAL CARE

Diagnosing the Crusty &/ DERMATOLOGY or Scaly Cat SA94 Kimby Lo DERMATOLOGY

IMAGING-RADIOLOGY

Hospital Acquired RESPIRATORY Respiratory Disease SA308 Gareth Buckley

But the Lungs Were Fine Before SA309 Gareth Buckley

EXPLORE THE EXHIBIT HALL

MANDALAY BAY L

7:30–8:20

RESPIRATORY

DENTISTRY Treatment of Pancreatitis INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE With Chinese Medicine SA226 Signe Beebe INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY, Being a Good Steward: ENDOCRINOLOGY Optimizing Antimicrobial Therapy SA53 Patricia Dowling ENDOCRINOLOGY

Chronic Vaginitis & Surgical Management of SURGERY-GENERAL Incontinence: Can Surgery Abdominal Trauma Help? & Oronasal Fistula SA339 Howard Seim Repair SURGERY-GENERAL SA338 Howard Seim

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SMALL ANIMAL  FEBRUARY 20 DURING LUNCH | 12:30-2:00p 2:00-2:50 Update on Feline Liver Disease SA174 David Twedt

3:00–3:50 Four Common Liver Conditions You Likely Did Not Learn About In Vet School SA175 David Twedt

Nutrition in Critical Care SA128 Nyssa Levy

A-Z ICU Patient Management SA129 Nyssa Levy

EXPLORE THE EXHIBIT HALL

Interactive ECG Reading II: The Puppy & Kitten with a The Challenges Cardiac Murmur SA31 Lance Visser SA32 Lance Visser

4:00–4:50 Legal Drug Use in Food Animals for Small Animal Veterinarians SA366 Geoffrey Smith

Incorporating Echocardiography into Your Practice SA33 Lance Visser

Rational Antibiotic Use for Become Friends with Your Canine Pyoderma Microscope for Success in SA98 Melissa Hall Derm Cases SA99 Melissa Hall

Monoclonal Anitbody Therapy in Veterinary Dermatology SA100 Melissa Hall

Thoracic Radiographs: Not Rib Tumors, Cranial as Simple as They Seem Mediastinal Masses & The SA210 Maria Evola Way to Figure Out What Is Causing the Pleural Fluid on Thoracic Radiographs SA211 Maria Evola

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

5:00–5:50

INDUSTRY SEMINARS Nutrition 9:30-10:20a | FEB.20 A Panel Discussion: Clinical Impact & Management of Canine Inappetence IS13 Craig Clifford, Natalie Marks, Stanley Marks EXHIBIT HALL THEATER A, LEVEL 1

Interactive Echocardiography: What’s Your Echo Diagnosis?

SA34 Lance Visser

Cases Part 2: Imaging of the Abdomen SA213 Maria Evola

Thoracic Trauma SA312 Elizabeth Rozanski

Blown Away by Innovations in Inhalation Therapy: Sounds Oxygen Therapy Cool, but Is It for My SA313 Chrissie Rutter Patients?

SA314 Chrissie Rutter

Respiratory Procedures Every Non-surgeon Should Know!

SA315 Elizabeth Rozanski

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

Will You Be Fooled?

“Abnormal Normals” in Canine & Feline Radiology SA74 Christopher Snyder

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

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

TCM Herbal Formulas for Urological Disorders SA224 Michelle Schraeder

Neuro-acupuncture Approach to Urological Disorders SA225 Michelle Schraeder

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

Feeding Tubes: Esophagostomy & Beyond SA345 Chris Gauthier

TCM Approach to Renal & TCM Approach to Renal & Urinary Disorders I Urinary Disorders II SA222 Michelle Schraeder SA223 Michelle Schraeder

Update on Monitoring Patients with Diabetes Mellitus SA138 Patty Lathan

Revisiting Hypothyroidism SA139 Patty Lathan

Advanced Closure Techniques for Challenging Wounds SA342 Chris Gauthier

Cholecystectomy: Why, When, & How SA343 Chris Gauthier

WEDNESDAY SPECIAL SESSIONS

Pain Management 12:45-1:35p | FEB.20 Rethinking Canine Osteoarthritis IS15 Mark Epstein EXHIBIT HALL THEATER A, LEVEL 1 Internal Medicine 9:30-10:20a | FEB.20 Wellness Screening in Your Practice: It's What Your Patients Deserve IS14 Richard Goldstein EXHIBIT HALL THEATER B, LEVEL 1 Clinical Pathology 12:30-1:20p | FEB.20 Practical Application of Vector-borne Disease Testing in Your Practice: How I Did It in Mine IS16 Susanne Heartsill EXHIBIT HALL THEATER B, LEVEL 1

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SUNDAY 17

7:30–8:20 SMALL RUMINANT

JASMINE E

PALM D AVIAN NEW FOR 2019: DEDICATED BREAKS

Health Care for Geriatric Camelid EX37 Allen Cannedy

Mini Pig Basics I: Behavior, Handling, Husbandry, Restraint EX17 Kristie Mozzachio

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

MORNING BREAK | 9:30-10:30a

MONDAY 18

LEVEL3

11:30-12:20

Update on Parasite Control for Camelids EX36 Allen Cannedy

PORCINE

PALM B

PORCINE

7:30–8:20 Analgesia & Anesthesia SMALL MAMMAL in Rabbits & Rodents EX26 Joerg Mayer

PALM D

DURING LUNCH |

8:30-9:20

10:30–11:20

Rabbit & Ferret Emergency Medicine EX27 Joerg Mayer

Workup & Update of Insulinoma in Ferrets Adrenal Disease in Ferrets EX29 Joerg Mayer EX28 Joerg Mayer

11:30-12:20

8:30-9:20 New World Non-human Primate Medicine & Nutrition: Important Monkey Business EX42 Eric Klaphake

10:30–11:20

11:30-12:20

Fundamental Diagnostic & Therapeutic Considerations for Backyard Chickens EX09 Brenna Fitzgerald

Backyard Chickens: External & Internal Parasites EX08 Brenna Fitzgerald

Emergency Stabilization of Reptile & Amphibian Patients EX21 Greg Lewbart

Turtle Medicine & Surgery EX22 Greg Lewbart

8:30-9:20 Introduction to Waterfowl Medicine EX10 Brenna Fitzgerald

10:30–11:20 Radiology of Avian & Other Non-mammalian Exotic Animals EX11 Maria Evola

11:30-12:20 Small Mammal Radiology: Normal vs Pathology EX25 Maria Evola

How to Handle a Veterinary Board Complaint: Exotics EX35 Daniel Johnson

Galápagos Wildlife Health The Biology & Physiology & Conservation Projects of Honey Bees EX38 Greg Lewbart EX14 Terry Ryan Kane

AVIAN, REPTILE

TUESDAY 19 LEVEL 2

10:30–11:20

SURF E

7:30–8:20 Exotic Carnivore Medicine: Veterinary Care for Furry Friends & Sharp Teeth ZOO EX41 Eric Klaphake

AVIAN

LEVEL 3

PALM C

Avian Cardiology Disease States EX06 Brenna Fitzgerald

FISH, REPTILE Common Diseases of Ornamental Fishes EX12 Greg Lewbart SMALL MAMMAL

PALM D WEDNESDAY 20

PALM D

HONEY BEE, SMALL Incorporating Exotics into Your Dog & Cat Practice MAMMAL, WILDLIFE EX34 Daniel Johnson

LEVEL 3

PALM B

7:30–8:20 Ingluvial Disease: What to Do with the Sour Crop AVIAN, SMALL MAMMAL EX07 Brenna Fitzgerald

HONEY BEE

24

Avian Cardiology: Diagnostic & Therapeutic Options EX05 Brenna Fitzgerald Chemotherapeutics for Ornamental Fishes EX13 Greg Lewbart

EXPLORE THE EXHIBIT HALL

LEVEL3

8:30-9:20

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AVIAN & EXOTICS

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17 – WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20

2:00-2:50

Avian Anesthesia & Analgesia EX01 Joerg Mayer

3:00-3:50

Avian Non-infectious Diseases EX02 Joerg Mayer

| 12:30-2:00p

4:00-4:50

5:00-5:50

Mini Pig Anethesia, Pain Management & Euthanasia EX19 Kristie Mozzachio

Mini Pig Maladies & Common Disease Presentations EX20 Kristie Mozzachio

6:00-6:50

Clinical Pathology A Very Interactive Avian Aspects of Avian Medicine Case Discussion (Avian EX03 Joerg Mayer CSI, Case I): Audience Participation Encouraged EX04 Joerg Mayer AFTERNOON BREAK | 4:00-5:00p

2:00-2:50

3:00–3:50

5:00–5:50

6:00-6:50

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

Reptile Anesthesia & Analgesia: The Latest, Greatest, & Evidencebased, but Still Practical EX24 Eric Klaphake

Avian Reproductive Disease: Don't be Bedeviled by Egg Layers EX39 Eric Klaphake

Common Avian Emergencies: Broken Blood Feathers to Ataxic & Gasping Parrots EX40 Eric Klaphake

2:00–2:50

3:00–3:50

5:00–5:50

6:00-6:50

TUESDAY SPECIAL SESSION

EXPLORE THE EXHIBIT HALL

HANDS-ON LAB EXPLORE THE EXHIBIT HALL 4:00–5:O0p

How to Intubate Almost Any Exotic Companion Mammal EX30 Daniel Johnson

Sugar Glider Medicine & Disease Management EX31 Daniel Johnson

2:00–2:50

3:00–3:50

Honey Bee Diseases & Treatments EX15 Terry Ryan Kane

The Role of the Veterinarian in Honey Bee Health & Management EX16 Terry Ryan Kane

4:00–4:50

Honey Bee 7:30a-11:30a Live Bee Laboratory HO03 Jeffrey Applegate, Terry Ryan Kane OFF SITE

GI Stasis for Small Animal Practitioner EX32 Daniel Johnson

Acquired Dental Disease in Rabbits EX33 Daniel Johnson

5:00–5:50

6:00-6:50

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SUNDAY 17

7:30–8:20

INFECTIOUS DISEASE, NUTRITION

PALM B

DERMATOLOGY GASTROENTEROLOGY, RESPIRATORY, SURGERY-GENERAL

PALM C

NEW FOR 2019: DEDICATED BREAKS MONDAY 18

Feeding the Special Needs Horse EQ23 Michelle Coleman

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

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

MORNING BREAK | 9:30-10:30a 8:30-9:20 10:30–11:20

DURING LUNCH | 11:30-12:20

Fever of Unknown Origin EQ36 Joseph Bertone

Neuroanatomic Diagnosis EQ37 Joseph Bertone

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

Power Hour: Interesting Imaging Case Presentations EQ33P Kent Allen, Jean-Marie Denoix, Kurt Selberg

8:30-9:20 Neonatal & Juvenile Foals: Infectious Disease Challenges EQ43 Peter Morresey

10:30–11:20

11:30-12:20

ANESTHESIA, PAIN MANAGEMENT

PALM C

+ Why Every Practitioner DENTISTRY Should be Providing EQUINE Equine Dental Radiology INTRA-ORAL DR: Services NEW INNOVATIONS S30A Jon Gieche

WEDNESDAY 20

7:30–8:20 INTERNAL MEDICINE, Ocular Manifestations of OPHTHALMOLOGY, Systemic Disease PAIN MANAGEMENT, EQ46 Chris Sanchez RESPIRATORY ENDOCRINOLOGY, NEPHROLOGY/UROLOGY

Neurology in the Field: Chronic Ill Thrift: What to Look For, Common Presentations, What to Do Differentials & EQ45 Peter Morresey Management EQ44 Peter Morresey

+ Any Practitioner Can Use/Perform Intra-Oral Radiology in the Equine Patient! What's New in Intra-Oral Techniques S30B Jon Gieche 8:30-9:20

10:30–11:20

11:30-12:20

Power Hour: A Case-based Approach to Equine Pain Management EQ05P John Hubbell, Chris Sanchez

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

EQ47 Chris Sanchez

Medicine News Hour: Top 10 New Papers in Equine Medicine EQ48 Chris Sanchez

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EXPLORE THE EXHIBIT HALL

Hind Limb Proximal Suspensory Desmitis in the Horse: Diagnosis, Treatment & Outcomes EQ31 Kent Allen EXPLORE THE EXHIBIT HALL

LEVEL 3 LEVEL 3

7:30–8:20 INFECTIOUS DISEASE, The Peripartum Mare & INTERNAL MEDICINE, Neonatal Foal: Pointers NEUROLOGY, PEDIATRICS for Generalists EQ42 Peter Morresey GASTROENTEROLOGY

SOUTH SEAS J

LEVEL 3

7:30–8:20

Equine Back Pain: IMAGING, Radiographic & PRE-PURCHASE EXAM Ultrasonographic Diagnosis, Treatment & Expected Outcomes LAMENESS EQ30 Kent Allen

TUESDAY 19

26

Equine Herpes Virus Myeloencephalitis EQ22 Michelle Coleman

CARDIOLOGY, INTERNAL MEDICINE, RESPIRATORY, TOXICOLOGY

PALM C

PALM C

11:30-12:20

INTERNAL MEDICINE, Current Recommendations The Tragedy & The NEUROLOGY, in Preventative Care Comedy of EPM Diagnosis PARASITOLOGY, EQ34 Joseph Bertone EQ35 Joseph Bertone PREVENTIVE MEDICINE

PALM B

PALM B

10:30–11:20

DERMATOLOGY, IMAGING-ULTRASOUND, RESPIRATORY

JASMINE E

LEVEL 3

8:30-9:20

EQUINE

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17 – WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20

3:00-3:50

4:00-4:50

5:00-5:50

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

2:00-2:50

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

Tips, Tricks & Tools for FLASH Abdominal Ultrasound EQ24 Michelle Coleman

Rhodococcus equi Pneumonia: Controversies in Control & Prevention EQ25 Michelle Coleman

Managing the Chronic Nonhealing Wound in the Horse EQ26 Canaan WhitfieldCargile

Triage of Equine Wounds

by Location EQ27 Canaan WhitfieldCargile

Overview of Common Upper Respiratory Conditions of Horses EQ28 Canaan Whitfield-Cargile

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

| 12:30-2:00p 2:00-2:50

3:00–3:50

AFTERNOON BREAK | 4:00-5:00p 5:00–5:50

6:00-6:50

Cardiac Murmurs in Horses: What the Ambulatory Practitioner Needs to Know EQ39 Todd Holbrook

Cantharidin Toxicosis in Horses: Review & Current Treatment Recommendations EQ40 Todd Holbrook

Equine Medicine Case Presentations EQ41 Todd Holbrook

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

Equine Shoulder Problems: Imaging Diagnosis, Treatment & Shoeing - Expected Outcomes EQ19 Jean-Marie Denoix

Equine Stifle Diseases: Radiographic & Ultrasonographic Diagnosis, Treatment & Expected Outcomes EQ20 Jean-Marie Denoix

Equine Pelvis Problems: Clinical & Ultrasonographic Diagnosis, Treatment & Expected Outcomes EQ21 Jean-Marie Denoix

5:00–5:50

6:00-6:50

Inflammatory Bowel Disease EQ16 Jamie Kopper

Gastric Ulcers: Making the Most of Your Diagnostics & Treatment EQ17 Jamie Kopper

Local Anesthetic Blocks for Equine Surgery EQ03 John Hubbell

Systemic Pain Therapy in the Horse EQ04 John Hubbell

6:00-6:50

2:00-2:50

3:00–3:50

Power Hour: A Case-based Approach to Equine Medicine EQ14P Jamie Kopper, Peter Morresey

Probiotics: What's the Evidence?

EQ15 Jamie Kopper

Standing Chemical Restraint of Intravenous Anesthesia of the Horse the Horse EQ01 John Hubbell EQ02 John Hubbell

2:00-2:50

3:00–3:50

4:00-4:50

5:00–5:50

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

EQ10 Harold Schott

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

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

EQ12 Harold Schott

Red Urine: Some Problems You May Have Never Seen!

EQ13 Harold Schott

-Power Hour

HANDS-ON LAB Lameness 7:30a-4:30p Equine Lameness Lab HO02 Kent Allen, Jean-Marie Denoix, Mike Hoge, Jessica Morgan, Russ Peterson, Kurt Selberg BARN, OQUENDO CENTER

6:00-6:50

Strangles: Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention EQ38 Todd Holbrook

EXPLORE THE EXHIBIT HALL 4:00–5:00p

SUNDAY SPECIAL SESSION

TUESDAY SPECIAL SESSION HANDS-ON LAB Dentistry 1:30-5:30p Intra-oral DR Radiology of Equids HO35 Jon Gieche, Mark Skeels BARN, OQUENDO CENTER

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SUNDAY 17

7:30–8:20 COW-CALF

PALM B

COW-CALF

10:30–11:20

11:30-12:20

Herd Health Programs; Much More Than Vaccinations I FA13 Christine Navarre

Herd Health Programs; Much More Than Vaccinations II FA14 Christine Navarre

LEVEL3

PALM A

8:30-9:20

MORNING BREAK | 9:30-10:30a

MONDAY 18

LEVEL3

JASMINE E

7:30–8:20

8:30-9:20

10:30–11:20

11:30-12:20

SMALL RUMINANT Ram Breeding Soundness Examinations (RBSE) FA45P Cleon Kimberling, DAIRY Geri Parsons

Economic Justification of RBSE FA46P Cleon Kimberling, Geri Parsons

Ewe & Lamb Management FA47P Cleon Kimberling, Geri Parsons

Ovine Progressive Pneumonia/ RFID FA48P Cleon Kimberling, Geri Parsons

EHD Seroprevalence in BOVINE-GENERAL Texas Beef Cattle FA09 Thomas Haigrove

Bovine Trichomoniasis Control Programs in Texas FA10 Thomas Hairgrove

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

Cerebellar Abiotrophy: A Case Study FA12 Thomas Hairgrove, Susan McCartney

8:30-9:20

10:30–11:20

11:30-12:20

Intervention of Management in Reproduction FA35 Earl Aalseth

Consulting in International Dairies: China FA36 Earl Aalseth

PALM A

TUESDAY 19

7:30–8:20

PALM A

Treatment & Prevention SMALL RUMINANT of Pregnancy Toxemia in Sheep & Goats FA53 Joan Bowen COW-CALF

LEVEL3

JASMINE E

Fresh Cow Management & Management of Udder DAIRY Developing Value Added Health Actions with Dairy Clients FA34 Earl Aalseth THERIOGENOLOGY FA33 Earl Aalseth

WEDNESDAY 20

LEVEL3

PALM A

PALM B

28

7:30–8:20 Nutritional Diseases of Calves COW-CALF FA21 Geoffrey Smith

Achieving Vaginal Deliveries for Difficult Sheep & Goat Dystocias FA54 Joan Bowen

EXPLORE THE EXHIBIT HALL

SMALL RUMINANT

JASMINE E

DURING LUNCH |

Neonatal Lamb & Kid Care Surprising Diagnoses Revealed FA55 Joan Bowen at Necropsy FA56 Joan Bowen

8:30-9:20

10:30–11:20

11:30-12:20

Septicemia & Meningitis of Calves FA22 Geoffrey Smith

Managing Cryptosporidiosis in Calves FA23 Geoffrey Smith

Common Myths in Treating Calf Diarrhea FA24 Geoffrey Smith

Endotoxins vs Exotoxins FA43 Stephen Foulke

Comparison of Winter Supplements in Beef Cows During Late Gestation FA44 Robert Sager

Mycoplasma: What Do We Jumping to Conclusions: COW-CALF, DAIRY Know?

Critical Reading of Papers FA37 Stephen Foulke FA38 Stephen Foulke BOVINE-GENERAL

FEEDLOT/STOCKER

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EXPLORE THE EXHIBIT HALL

NEW FOR 2019: DEDICATED BREAKS

FOOD ANIMAL

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17 – WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20

2:00-2:50

3:00-3:50

4:00-4:50

5:00-5:50

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

Managing Calves: The First 30 Days on Feed FA18 Daniel Thomson

Applied Nutrition for Beef Cattle: Beyond Ration Balancing FA19 Daniel Thomson

Cattle Working Facilities & Cattle Behavior FA20 Daniel Thomson

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

Getting Beef Cattle Producers Disaster Ready FA16 Christine Navarre

| 12:30-2:00p

6:00-6:50

AFTERNOON BREAK | 4:00-5:00p

2:00-2:50

3:00–3:50

5:00–5:50

Transition Cow Management: The Good & Bad FA29 Scott Poock

Transition Cow Management: What Is New? FA30 Scott Poock

Reproduction on the Dairy: Reproduction on the Dairy: The Good & Bad What Is New? FA31 Scott Poock FA32 Scott Poock

Range Fire Injuries in Ruminants: Triage of Injured Animals FA49 Steven Parish

Respiratory Distress in Adult Beef Cattle FA50 Steven Parish

Red Urine in Ruminants FA51 Steven Parish

Acute Anemia in Adult Ruminants FA52 Steven Parish

5:00–5:50

6:00-6:50

Approach to Intersex Cases Update on Bovine in Livestock Trichomonosis FA57 Brett McNabb FA58 Brett McNabb

Sheep Case Discussions FA59 Brett McNabb

Beef Case Discussions FA60 Brett McNabb

Clinical Indicators of Assessment & Impacts of Acidemia & Other Abnormal Newborn Beef Calf Vigor Blood Parameters in Newborn FA26 Elizabeth Homerosky Beef Calves FA25 Elizabeth Homerosky

Neonatal Beef Calf Diarrhea: How to Prevent $h!t from Hitting the Fan FA27 Elizabeth Homerosky

You Are What You Eat: Cow-Calf Mineral-related Disease Outbreaks FA28 Elizabeth Homerosky 6:00-6:50

2:00–2:50

EXPLORE THE EXHIBIT HALL 4:00–5:00p

3:00–3:50

2:00–2:50

3:00–3:50

4:00–4:50

5:00–5:50

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

Biological Risk Management for Cattle Producers FA06 Brian Vander Ley

Maximizing Immunity in Cattle FA07 Brian Vander Ley

Practical Tools to Measure & Manage Cattle Health FA08 Brian Vander Ley

Day-to-Day Animal Wellbeing & Welfare in the Feedyard FA42P Michelle Calvo Lorenzo, Tom Portilloy

Excel at Pen Riding to Identify Sick Cattle FA40 Tom Portillo

Feedlot Case Identification at Necropsy FA39P Tom Portillo, Robert Smith

Feedlot Digestion Issues FA41 Tom Portillo

6:00-6:50

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SUNDAY 17

7:30–8:20

8:30-9:20

NUTRITION

Feeding Puzzles VT42 Ann Wortinger

Ergonomics in the Equine Clinic VT37 Sue Loly

Large Animal Sling Safety VT38 Sue Loly

INFECTIOUS DISEASE, LARGE ANIMAL, NUTRITION

NEW FOR 2019: DEDICATED BREAKS

MORNING BREAK | 9:30-10:30a

MONDAY 18

BANYAN

JASMINE A

7:30–8:20

DURING LUNCH |

8:30-9:20

10:30–11:20

11:30-12:20

Anesthesia & Analgesia ANESTHESIA Case Studies VT01 Tasha McNerney CARDIOLOGY, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Hypothermia During the Intra-operative & Postoperative Periods VT02 Tasha McNerney

Understanding Capnography VT03 Tasha McNerney

Anesthesia for the Dentistry Patient VT04 Tasha McNerney

Diabetic Cats: Not Small ENDOCRINOLOGY Diabetic Dogs!

VT25 Rachel Poulin

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

VT26 Rachel Poulin

Leptospirosis VT27 Rachel Poulin

Pancreatitis VT28 Rachel Poulin

+Heartworms EXPOSED: Revealing the Reality & Risks of Heartworm Disease S19C Janet McConnel

+The INs & OUTs of Flea & Tick Control for Cats S19D Rebecca Rose

DENTISTRY +Lone Star Tick: An IMMUNOLOGY, Expanding Threat to Pets PARASITOLOGY & Humans TECHNICIAN S19A Beckie Mossor PARASITOLOGY TRACK

+Let's Talk Lifestyle Vaccines: Having the Conversation with Pet Owners S19B Kara Burns

Program subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please visit wvc.org.

EXPLORE THE EXHIBIT HALL

JASMINE A

LEVEL 3

Nutrition Myths VT41 Ann Wortinger

EXPLORE THE EXHIBIT HALL

LEVEL 3

LARGE ANIMAL

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11:30-12:20

COMMUNICATIONS, EMERGENCY & CRITICAL CARE, PRACTICE OPERATIONS

BANYAN

SOUTH SEAS D

10:30–11:20

VETERINARY TECHNICIAN

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17 – WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20

2:00-2:50

3:00-3:50

4:00-4:50

5:00-5:50

Emergency Anesthesia in the Cardiac Patient VT29 Megan Brashear

Pharmacology of Cardiac Medications VT30 Megan Brashear

Direct & Compassionate Communication VT31 Megan Brashear

The Treatment Room is Not the Supreme Court VT32 Megan Brashear

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

Rabies: How Scared Should You Be? VT44 Ann Wortinger

Thinking Outside the Box: Techniques for Active Box Rest VT39 Sue Loly

6:00-6:50

VETERINARY TECHNICIAN SPECIAL SESSIONS HANDS-ON LABS Emergency & Critical Care 7:30–11:30a | FEB. 17 | SOLD OUT RECOVER CPR Basic & Advanced Life Support Rescuer Certification HO04 Daniel Fletcher, Courtney Waxman, Kenichiro Yagi ROOM DE, OQUENDO CENTER

Nursing an Acute Equine Colitis VT40 Sue Loly

2:00-2:50

3:00–3:50

5:00–5:50

6:00-6:50

Emergency & Critical Care 7:30–4:30p | FEB. 18 RECOVER CPR Basic & Advanced Life Support Rescuer Certification HO05 Daniel Fletcher, Courtney Waxman, Kenichiro Yagi ROOM DE, OQUENDO CENTER

Body Cavity Centesis: A Review of Abdominocentesis, Thoracocentesis & Pericardiocentesis VT09 H. Edward Durham

Cardiac Emergencies: Failure of Plumbing & Electrical Systems VT10 H. Edward Durham

Emergency Management of Arrhythmias VT11 H. Edward Durham

What Do I Do with My Tech License? Veterinary Technology as a Career VT12 H. Edward Durham

WORKSHOPS

| 12:30-2:00p

AFTERNOON BREAK | 4:00-5:00p

Say Ahhhh! Oral Examination Dirty Mouth? Clean It Up! & Charting A Complete Periodontal VT13 Candice Hoerner Cleaning VT14 Candice Hoerner

EXPLORE THE EXHIBIT HALL 4:00–5:00p

Becoming a Dental Concierge VT15 Candice Hoerner

Interactive Dental Case Presentations VT16 Candice Hoerner

Cardiology 7:30–9:20a | FEB. 18 Interpretation of Advanced Electrodiagrams WS16 Kara Burns SURF E, LEVEL 2 Nutrition 2:00-3:50p | FEB. 18 Feeding Tubes: Use Them!

WS17 H. Edward Durham SURF E, LEVEL 2

Specialty Session

Program subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please visit wvc.org.

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VETERINARY TECHNICIAN  FEBRUARY 19-20

LEVEL 3

BANYAN

JASMINE A

MORNING BREAK | 9:30-10:30a 8:30-9:20 10:30–11:20

+Navigating Diabetes A-Z: +Navigating Diabetes: Frustrations/ The Basics, Frustrations, Solutions-Myths & Truths Tips & Tricks S26B Rachel Poulin S26A Rachael Poulin

ENDOCRINOLOGY

THE FIRST EVER DIABETIC GAMES!

EMERGENCY The Veterinary Nurse’s & CRITICAL CARE Critical Patient Checklist VT21 Courtney Waxman EMERGENCY & CRITICAL CARE

Not so Cute: Acute Kidney Injury VT22 Courtney Waxman

Not so Cute: Acute Anaphylaxis VT23 Courtney Waxman

Multi-parameter Monitoring: The Technician’s Tools VT24 Courtney Waxman

Pediatric Lab vs Adult PEDIATRICS Yorkie: Same Size Different Physiology!

VT48 Erin Spencer PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Physiologic Considerations in Pediatric Anesthesia & Analgesia VT46 Erin Spencer

Management of Orphaned Puppies & Kittens VT47 Erin Spencer

The Hypos: Common Pediatric Emergencies VT45 Erin Spencer

+Top Seven Pain Myths S07C Stephen Cital

+Exotic Animal Pain Management: Pearls You Need to Know S07D Stephen Cital

8:30-9:20

10:30–11:20

11:30-12:20

Fitness Programs: Rehab Isn’t Just Surgical Recovery VT54 Kristen Hagler

TPLO: Designing a Rehabilitation Protocol in General Practice VT55 Kristen Hagler

Feline Pain Management: Using Physical Rehabilitation Treatments & Modalities VT56 Kristen Hagler

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

VT58 Heidi Reuss-Lamky

Canine Elbow Dysplasia: How Lame!

VT59 Heidi Reuss-Lamky

Peri-operative Surgical Patient Care: Honoring the Bond VT60 Heidi Reuss-Lamky

PAIN MANAGEMENT +Cannabis for Pain IVAPM PAIN Management MANAGEMENT - S07A Stephen Cital

+Opiod Crisis: How to Deal S07B Stephen Cital

TECHNICIAN SERIES!

SOUTH SEAS D

PAIN MANAGEMENT

IVAPM PAIN MANAGEMENT TECHNICIAN SERIES!

WEDNESDAY 20

7:30–8:20 Technician Orthopedic REHABILITATION Evaluations & Common Conditions VT53 Kristen Hagler BEHAVIOR

LEVEL 3

BANYAN

JASMINE A

DURING LUNCH | 11:30-12:20

IMAGING-RADIOLOGY, Hypothermia: What’s the SURGERY Hype?

VT57 Heidi Reuss-Lamky INTERNAL MEDICINE

VETERINARY TECHNICIAN SPECIAL SESSIONS SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

Professional Development 10:30-11:20a | FEB.19 Cool Off Confrontation I SP06A Michelle Krasicki-Aune SURF E, LEVEL 2

Professional Development 7:30-8:20a | FEB.20 Let's Talk: Having Courageous Conversations SP05C Kara Burns SOUTH SEAS B, LEVEL 3

Professional Development 11:30a-12:20p | FEB.19 Cool Off Confrontation II SP06B Michelle Krasicki-Aune SURF E, LEVEL 2

Professional Development 8:30-9:20a | FEB.20 Be There for Yourself: Well-being for the Veterinary Technician SP05A Mary Berg SOUTH SEAS B, LEVEL 3

Professional Development 2:00-2:50p | FEB.19 Giving Back: How Vet Techs Can Stay Engaged While Helping Out SP05D Erin Spencer SURF E, LEVEL 2

Professional Development 10:30-11:20a | FEB.20 And the Road Less Traveled: Career Options for Veterinary Technicians SP05B Mary Berg SOUTH SEAS B, LEVEL 3 Professional Development 4:00-4:50p | FEB.20 Vet Nurse Initiative SP06C Kenichiro Yagi JASMINE E, LEVEL 3 Professional Development 5:00-5:50p | FEB.20 Veterinary Technician Utilization Report Card SP06D Kenichiro Yagi JASMINE E, LEVEL 3

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Program subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please visit wvc.org.

EXPLORE THE EXHIBIT HALL

MANDALAY BAY I

7:30–8:20

EXPLORE THE EXHIBIT HALL

LEVEL 2

NEW FOR 2019: DEDICATED BREAKS TUESDAY 19

VETERINARY TECHNICIAN  FEBRUARY 19-20

| 12:30-2:00p 2:00-2:50

3:00-3:50

AFTERNOON BREAK | 4:00-5:00p 5:00-5:50

6:00-6:50

VETERINARY TECHNICIAN SPECIAL SESSIONS HANDS-ON LABS

Just Breathe: Respiratory Emergencies VT17 Kenichiro Yagi

Shock Has Two Faces: The Keys to Perfusion VT18 Kenichiro Yagi

Decision Fatigue...It's a Thing and It's Likely Affecting You! VT49 Beckie Mossor

Work/Life Balance...The Myths, Realities, and Strategies of Work Life Balance VT50 Beckie Mossor

+The Psychology of Pain S07E Kristen Cooley

+How They Tell Us When They Are Hurt: Recognizing Pain in Veterinary Patients S07F Kristen Cooley

EXPLORE THE EXHIBIT HALL 4:00–5:00p

Shock Has Two Faces: RBCs & Anemia VT19 Kenichiro Yagi

Evidence-based CPR: The RECOVER Guidelines VT20 Kenichiro Yagi

A Crowd of One: Real Talk about Depression & Suicide VT51 Beckie Mossor

Ethics for Veterinary Nurses & Technicians...

Case Studies in What Would You Do?!

VT52 Beckie Mossor

+Treating Pain Doesn't Need to be a Pain: How to Institute Positive Change in Your Practice S07G Kristen Cooley

+Behind the Eight Ball: Playing Catch Up with a Painful Patient S07H Kristen Cooley

Imaging-Ultrasound 1:30–5:30p | FEB. 19 Small Animal Abdominal Ultrasound for Technicians HO22 Clifford (Kip) Berry, Maria Evola, Jay Griffin, Lukas Kawalilak, Chelsea Kunst, Nathan Nelson ROOM DE, OQUENDO CENTER Dentistry 1:30–5:30p | FEB. 19 Honing Advanced Skills in Veterinary Dentistry for Technicians HO11 Mary Berg, Candice Hoener ROOM CD, OQUENDO CENTER

WORKSHOPS 2:00-2:50

3:00-3:50

4:00-4:50

5:00-5:50

6:00-6:50

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

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

What's All the FAS About?

Fear FreeSM VT07 Monique Feyrecilde

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

The Wonderful Thing About Liver: Liver Disease & Blood Interpretations VT33 Ashley DiPrete

What in the Liver: Common Abnormalities in Liver Chemistries VT34 Ashley DiPrete

Keeping You & Your Patient Safe: Zoonotic Diseases VT35 Ashley DiPrete

Myasthenia Gravis VT36 Ashley DiPrete

SM

Parasitology 10:30a-12:20p | FEB. 20 An Up Close & Personal Look at Intestinal Parasites in Cats & Dogs WS18 Kara Burns LAGOON L, LEVEL 2

VETERINARY TECHNICIAN SPECIAL SESSIONS SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Veterinary Technician 2:00-2:50p | FEB. 20 NAVTA Case Reports 1: Titan’s Last Call of Duty…The Human Animal Bond Tested to the Limit & Taurine Deficient DCM - A Family Affair SP07A Jamie Rauscher, Jessie Nelson SURF D, LEVEL 2 Veterinary Technician 3:00-3:50p | FEB. 20 NAVTA Case Reports 2: Feline Caudal Stomatitis & Osteosarcoma: Metastatic Regression SP07B Ruth Ward, Dani DeCormier SURF D, LEVEL 2 Veterinary Technician 4:00-4:50p | FEB. 20 NAVTA Case Reports 3 Sheriff Bruno Receives Bilateral Comfort & Battling Hypotension During Septic Peritonitis SP07C Jessica Bowditch, Cristina Mendoza SURF D, LEVEL 2 Veterinary Technician 5:00-5:50p | FEB. 20 NAVTA Case Report 4: Case Report Presentation Awards SP07D Ed Carlson SURF D, LEVEL 2

Specialty Session

Program subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please visit wvc.org.

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SUNDAY 17 BREAKERS H

7:30–8:20

8:30-9:20

HUMAN RESOURCES, PRACTICE OPERATIONS

10:30–11:20

11:30-12:20

Taking the Pulse of Your Practice PM44 Peter Weinstein

Creating Careers for Associates, Not Just Jobs PM14 Peter Weinstein

Mane an Extra Million PM45P Jim Stephenson, Joe Stephenson

Private Practice in the Shadow of Corporate Consolidation PM46P Jim Stephenson, Joe Stephenson

+Moral Stress in the Veterinary Profession I S38AP Carrie Jurney, Barry Kipperman, Laura Howard Strong

+Moral Stress in the Veterinary Profession II S38BP Carrie Jurney, Barry Kipperman, Laura Howard Strong

BREAKERS K

PRACTICE OPERATIONS ENTRANCE/EXIT STRATEGIES WELLBEING

MANDALAY BAY I

MORAL STRESS IN THE VETERINARY PROFESSION

NEW FOR 2019: DEDICATED BREAKS

MORNING BREAK | 9:30-10:30a

MONDAY 18

BREAKERS H

7:30–8:20 Practice Management 101 PRACTICE OPERATIONS - Knowing the Basics PM52 David McCormick

8:30-9:20

10:30–11:20

11:30-12:20

Managers: How to Work with "Pesky" Owners PM53 David McCormick

Metrics to Strategies: Increasing Team Productivity PM50 Karen Felsted

Communications: The Most Rewarding Part of Your Day PM51 Amanda Donnelly

Story Telling in Web Design PM29 Robert Sanchez

The Psychology of the Buyer's Journey PM41 Robert Sanchez

Rewards of Reward Programs PM42 Stacee Santi

+Culture: Defining the One That's Best for Your Practice S27C Randy Hall

+Culture & The Bottom Line S27D Randy Hall

LEVEL 2

BREAKERS K

LAGOON H

MANDALAY BAY D

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LOCAL SEO in 2019: Google Changed Everything PM28 Robert Sanchez

ENTRANCE/EXIT STRATEGIES PRACTICE OPERATIONS

HUMAN-ANIMAL BOND HUMAN +Culture: What Is It & RESOURCES Why Does It Matter AAHA HEALTHY S27A Randy Hall

WORKPLACE CULTURE INITIATIVE SYMPOSIUM

+Culture: Employee engagement & Retention S27B Randy Hall

EXPLORE THE EXHIBIT HALL

HUMAN RESOURCES INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, MARKETING

DURING LUNCH |

Program subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please visit wvc.org.

EXPLORE THE EXHIBIT HALL

LEVEL 2

MARKETING

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17 – WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20

2:00-2:50

3:00-3:50

4:00-4:50

5:00-5:50

Improving Compliance Through Technology PM37 Bill Schroeder

Client Engagement: Full Circle Communications Plan PM38 Bill Schroeder

Reputation Management: A Lesson from Online Reviews PM39 Bill Schroeder

Marketing Power Hour PM40P Robert Sanchez, Stacee Santi, Bill Schroeder

Operations Power Hour PM47P Karen Felsted, Peter Weinstein

Secrets from Consolidators That Can Help Your Practice PM48 Peter Weinstein

Build a Practice Millennials Will Buy PM06P Jim Stephenson, Joe Stephenson

Buying Your Second Practice PM07P Jim Stephenson, Joe Stephenson

6:00-6:50

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SPECIAL SESSIONS SPECIAL PRESENTATION Professional Developement 10:00a–5:00p | FEB. 17 | SOLD OUT Women's Veterinary Summit SP02 Douglas Aspros, Jen Brandt, Marie Holowaychuk FOUR SEASONS BALLROOM 1-2, LEVEL 2R

WORKSHOPS

| 12:30-2:00p

AFTERNOON BREAK | 4:00-5:00p

2:00-2:50

3:00-3:50

5:00-5:50

6:00-6:50

Human Resources Power Hour PM15P Heather Romano, Amanda Donnelly

How to Manage Team Conflict PM16 Amanda Donnelly

Current Strategies for Employee Motivation & Engagement PM17 Amanda Donnelly

Team Pay: Show Me the Money!

PM18 Heather Romano

Buying Practices: Avoid These Fatal Mistakes PM08 Karen Felsted

Metrics to Strategies: Increasing Revenue PM49 Karen Felsted

Answers to Your Questions Veterinary Practices: Who on Veterinary Financing is Buying/Selling?

PM54 David McCormick PM09 David McCormick

EXPLORE THE EXHIBIT HALL 4:00–5:00p

The Ultimate Win: Doing Well, by Doing Good SP03A Marty Becker

Flying Peacocks: Understanding & Supporting the Appropriate Use of Service & Emotional Support SP03B Gale Golab

Practice Operations 10:30a-3:50p | FEB. 17 Communication in the Exam Room: Getting the Client to Yes WS01 Mark Russak SURF D, LEVEL 2 Human Resources 4:00-5:50p | FEB. 17 | SOLD OUT Wag More, Bark Less: Reduce Negativity in Your Hospital WS02 Karen Purves SURF D, LEVEL 2 Professional Developement 7:30-9:20a | FEB. 18 Discover & Tame Your Inner Critic I WS03 Kimberly Pope-Robinson SURF D, LEVEL 2 Professional Developement 10:30a-12:20p | FEB. 18 Discover & Tame Your Inner Critic II WS04 Kimberly Pope-Robinson SURF D, LEVEL 2 Information Technology 2:00-3:50p | FEB. 18 Modernize Communication Strategies for Your Client & Your Team WS05 Stacee Santi SURF D, LEVEL 2

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SPECIAL SESSIONS INDUSTRY SEMINARS Information Technology 9:30–10:20a | FEB. 18 Harness Technology to Streamline Workflow Before, During & After a Visit IS01 Mark Finke, Dermont Jevens, Matt Russell EXHIBIT HALL THEATRE A, LEVEL 1

-Power Hour

Practice Management 4:00–4:40p | FEB. 18 Bonding the Modern Pet Owner: Client Loyalty in the Age of Uber IS06 Andy Roark EXHIBIT HALL THEATRE B, LEVEL 1

Hospital Design 5:00-6:50p | FEB. 18 Hiring Architects, Engineers & Contractors for Animal Care Facilities: Costs, Process & Dirty Little Secrets WS06 Scott Learned SURF D, LEVEL 2

Program subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please visit wvc.org.

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PRACTICE MANAGEMENT  FEBRUARY 18-20 NEW FOR 2019: DEDICATED BREAKS

MORNING BREAK | 9:30-10:30a

MONDAY 18

DURING LUNCH |

7:30–8:20

8:30-9:20

10:30–11:20

11:30-12:20

7:30–8:20

8:30-9:20

10:30–11:20

11:30-12:20

Green Building for Animal Care Facilities II PM13 Scott Learned

Financial Statements: The 3 Managing Cash Flow Numbers That Really Matter PM02 Tera Nance PM01 Tera Nance

Strategic Decision Making Made Easy PM56 Louise Dunn

Recruitment Strategies for 2019 PM19 Louise Dunn

Streamline Your Marketing Efforts PM43P Louise Dunn, Eric Garcia

+How to Grow Your Practice by Increasing Client Loyalty S17C Amanda Donnelly

+Creating a Culture of Empowerment: Allowing Your Employees to Help Your Clients & Patients S17D Tracy Dowdy

NATIONWIDE ANNUAL VETERINARY TRENDS

MANDALAY BAY J

ACCOUNTING & FINANCE

SUCCESS LEAVES CLUES: OPPORTUNITIES IN PRACTICE OWNERSHIP

WELLBEING

OCEANSIDE C

HEALTH & WELLBEING

TUESDAY 19

BREAKERS H

HOSPITAL DESIGN, Green Building for Animal ACCOUNTING & FINANCE Care Facilities I PM12 Scott Learned ENTRANCE/EXIT STRATEGIES, LEGAL ISSUES HUMAN RESOURCES, Workplace Productivity MARKETING, Killers PRACTICE OPERATIONS PM55 Louise Dunn ENTRANCE/EXIT STRATEGIES, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, PRACTICE OPERATIONS HOSPITAL DESIGN

BOARDING IN YOUR VET PRACTICE & FACILITY FLOORING

LAGOON J

ACCOUNTING & FINANCE

MANDALAY BAY J

PRACTICE OWNERSHIP

+Top Tips to Beat Your MARKETING Competitors Online CLIENT ENGAGEMENT S17A Eric Garcia

OCEANSIDE D

& CLINIC MARKETING

WEDNESDAY 20

LEVEL 2

BREAKERS H

BREAKERS K

LEVEL 3

EXPLORE THE EXHIBIT HALL

LEVEL 2

BREAKERS K

SOUTH SEAS E

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EXPLORE THE EXHIBIT HALL

LEVEL 2

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT

7:30–8:20

ACCOUNTING & FINANCE, Internal Controls: An PRACTICE OPERATIONS Ounce of Prevention PM03 Jason Castner HUMAN RESOURCES, PRACTICE OPERATIONS HUMAN RESOURCES, How to Heal the Toxic LEGAL ISSUES Team I - Etiology and Impact PM20 Cyndie Courtney HUMAN RESOURCES Conquering Cultural Conundrums in Veterinary HUMAN-ANIMAL Practice BOND SP04A Zenithson (Zenny) Ng

+Veterinarians & Video: How to Attract New Clients S17B Michael Huber 8:30-9:20

10:30–11:20

11:30-12:20

Everything Counts!

Practice Financial Statements & More!

PM04 Camala Bailey

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

The Do's and Dont's of Inventory PM58 Camala Bailey

How to Heal the Toxic Team II - Treatment PM21 Cyndie Courtney

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

PM35 John Owens

Legal Issues Concerning Pet Ownership PM36 John Owens

Millennials: The Trampoline Allowing Vet Visits to Bounce Back SP04B Steve Dale

Marketing the Human-Animal Bond to Millennials SP04C Eric Garcia

The Human-Animal Bond: Your Biggest Profit Center!

SP04D Karen Felsted

Program subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please visit wvc.org.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT  FEBRUARY 18-20

| 12:30-2:00p

AFTERNOON BREAK | 4:00-5:00p

2:00-2:50

3:00-3:50

+Nationwide-Purdue Veterinary Price Index S08 Kerry O'Hara

5:00-5:50

6:00-6:50

+Success Leaves Clues: Opportunities in Practice Ownership I S23AP Jessica Trichel, Sarita Vora

+Success Leaves Clues: Opportunities in Practice Ownership II S23BP Jessica Trichel, Sarita Vora

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SPECIAL SESSIONS INDUSTRY SEMINAR Practice Operations 4:00-4:50p | FEB. 19 Meeting Client Expectations in the Digital Age IS11 Dave Nichol, Garrett Pachtinger EXHIBIT HALL THEATRE A, LEVEL 1

+Developing a Health & Wellbeing Approach S14AP Cristian Connor, Scott Mogren

+Success Over Stress: The Turning Point S14B Sandra Berbian

+Maintaining Team Relationships During Times of Conflict S14C Abbie Hathaway

2:00-2:50

3:00-3:50

5:00-5:50

6:00-6:50

WORKSHOPS

5 Biggest Legal Mistakes in Veterinary Practice PM32 Ed Guiducci

Veterinary Practice Ownership Agreements: Why Are They Important PM33 Ed Guiducci

Hiring, Firing & Retaining Staff PM34 Ed Guiducci

Successful Practice Transitions: When & How Buyers & Sellers Should Prepare PM10P Jason Castner, Ed Guiducci

Human Resources 7:30-9:20a | FEB. 19 New Generation of Culture WS07 Heather Romano SURF D, LEVEL 2

Instagram for Your Veterinary Practice PM30 Eric Garcia

Major Facebook Updates for 2019 PM31 Eric Garcia

Why You Need a Break from Technology PM57 Eric Garci

Negotiating with Corporate Buyers PM11P Charlotte Lacroix, David McCormick

Human Resources 10:30-12:20p | FEB. 19 Profit: If You Can't Count It, Is It Real?

WS08 Jason Castner SURF D, LEVEL 2

EXPLORE THE EXHIBIT HALL 4:00–5:00p

+Adding Boarding to Your Veterinary Practice S11A Greg Taylor

+Integrating Kennels & Floors S11BP Jeff Adney, Greg Taylor

Human Resources 2:00-3:50p | FEB. 19 People & Performance: Foundations in Workplace Well-being WS09 Josh Vaisman SURF D, LEVEL 2

+Practice Ownership 201: How to Buy or Start a Practice in Today's Marketplace S12BP Alexandra Iosif, Mariza Martinez

Human Resources 2:00-3:50p | FEB. 19 Driving Profits Through Workplace Well-being WS10 Josh Vaisman SURF D, LEVEL 2

2:00-2:50

3:00-3:50

4:00-4:50

5:00-5:50

Ethics 7:30-9:20a | FEB. 20 Everyday Ethics in Veterinary Medicine WS11 Robin Brogdon, Shelley Johnson, Linda Markland, John Owens, Rebecca Owens SURF D, LEVEL 2

Maximizing Profitability: How to Set Your Fees PM59 Kirk Eddleman

How to Grow Your Practice: Client Loyalty PM60 Kirk Eddleman

What You Should Know About Compensation and Payroll PM22 Camala Bailey

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

Preventing Workplace Violence PM24 Cyndie Courtney

Jerks Anonymous PM25 Cyndie Courtney

Negotiating Your Employment Contract from a Corporate Colsolidator I PM26 Charlotte Lacroix

Negotiating Your Employment Contract from a Corporate Colsolidator II PM27 Charlotte Lacroix

+Practice Ownership 101: How to Best Position Yourself Financially for Practice Ownership S12AP Alexandra Iosif, Mariza Martinez

-Power Hour

6:00-6:50

Practice Operations 10:30a-12:20p | FEB. 20 The Road to Success: Reaching Your Practice Potential WS12 Kirk Eddleman SURF D, LEVEL 2 Practice Management 7:30a-5:50p | FEB. 20 USDA Accredited Veterinarian's Workshop WS19 Todd Behre, Donald Beckett, John Davis, Tyler Fields, Amber Headen, L. Reed Hall, MANDALAY BAY I, LEVEL 2

Program subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please visit wvc.org.

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LEARNING LOUNGE WVC is proud to present the fast-paced Learning Lounge, located in the Exhibit Hall, Level 1. Attend bite-sized, 20-minute intimate sessions, which will include food, giveaways, prizes and more, on fun and interesting topics at this Wi-Fi hotspot.

Title

Time

Session #

Level

Speaker(s)

9:30a

EL02

Travis York

The Next Generation of Internal Parasite Protection for Cats 10:00a

EL03

Alex Miller

The Only FDA Approved Treatment for Feline Hypertension

10:30a

EL04

Grant Beckett

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

11:00a

EL05

Grant Beckett

Tasty Prevention of Borrelia Burgdorferi Infections

11:30a

EL06

Amy Auch

Hidden Treasure: Identifying & Removing Bottlenecks in Your Practice

12:00p

EL07

Ivan Zakharenkov

How to be a Chronic Pain Hero

12:30p

EL16

Alison Gottlieb

Managing Allergic Flares

1:00p

EL09

Andrew Hillier

Practice Data & The Network Effect

1:30p

EL10

Matt Russell

The Wheel of Fortune

2:00p

EL11

Travis York

Unpacking the Power of Home Delivery

2:30p

EL12

Kim London

Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex: Prevalence, Pathogens, and Prevention

3:00p

EL13

Andrew Schreibman

Save My Life Pleeeeze!! Part 2

3:30p

EL14

Nora Grant

Canine Heartworm Disease Focus

4:00p

EL15

Jessica Rodriguez

Introducing Revolution Plus

4:30p

EL08

Chris Adolph

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18 The Wheel of Fortune

All Learning Lounge sessions are limited to 50 participants - first come, first served.

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Veterinarian.

Veterinary Technician.

Practice Management.

Sponsor(s)

LEARNING LOUNGE Title

Time

Session #

Level

Speaker(s)

Technology & The Referral Life Cycle

9:00a

EL17

Matt Russell

Talking About Noise Aversion

9:30a

EL18

Sharon Campbell

Leptospirosis: More of a Threat Than You Might Think

10:00a

EL19

Steve Maschmedt

Canine Heartworm Disease Focus

10:30a

EL24

Jessica Rodriguez

How Home Delivery Can Benefit Your Business

11:00a

EL21

Fritz Wood

MiDOG: The New Era of Veterinary Microbial Diagnostics

11:30a

EL22

Janina Krumbeck, Marc van Eden

Minimal Time, Maximum Results: Make Social Media Work for You

12:00p

EL23

Emma Lishness

Canine Flu Got You Blue?

12:30p

EL20

Michael Lappin

Is Emesis Your Nemesis

1:00p

EL25

Ralph Harvey

Introducing Revolution Plus

1:30p

EL26

Chris Adolph

Get Clients to Say Yes to Imaging

2:00p

EL27

Wendy Myers

Get Clients to Say Yes to Imaging

2:30p

EL28

Wendy Myers

Introducing Revolution Plus

3:00p

EL29

Chris Adolph

Antimicrobial Stewardship

3:30p

EL30

Valerie Fadok

How Home Delivery Can Benefit Your Business

9:30a

EL32

Fritz Wood

Introducing Revolution Plus

10:00a

EL33

Chris Adolph

Introducing Revolution Plus

10:30a

EL34

Chris Adolph

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

11:00a

EL35

Adesola Odunayo

Sponsor(s)

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20

All Learning Lounge sessions are limited to 50 participants - first come, first served.

Veterinarian.

Veterinary Technician.

Practice Management.

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2018 EDUCATORS OF THE YEAR/SPECIAL RECOGNITION HONORING EXCELLENCE

Each year participants select the Conference presenters who they feel are superior in their ability to deliver information with insight, accuracy, depth, and openness. WVC sincerely appreciates and recognizes these 2018 Continuing Educators of the Year for their skills and contributions to the Conference and the veterinary profession.

EQUINE

AVIAN & EXOTICS

Joerg Mayer

DVM, MS, DABVP (ECM), DECZ (Small Mammal), DACZM

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT

Peter A. Weinstein DVM, MBA

Vanessa Cook

VETMB, DACVS, DACVECC, PhD

SMALL ANIMAL

VETERINARY TECHNICIAN

DVM, MS, DACVO

CVT, LATG, VTS (Cardiology)

Elizabeth Giuliano

FOOD ANIMAL

Meredyth Jones

DVM, MS, DACVIM (LAIM)

H. Edward Durham Jr.

MODERATOR

Stuart Galbraith

VOTE FOR THE TOP PRESENTERS FROM THE 91ST ANNUAL CONFERENCE Results will be posted on wvc.org on March 14, 2019.

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

Congratulations to the honoree of the WVC Distinguished Service Award!

Don Waldron, DVM, DACVS

Given for exceptional service over time, unselfish dedication to veterinary education and advancement of veterinary knowledge, and significant contributions to WVC and to the U.S. and global veterinary medicine.

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RVT

CONFERENCE SERVICES CE CERTIFICATE PRINTING Your password-protected certificate of attendance will be available after the Annual Conference by logging into your account at mywvc.wvc.org. For more information, reference page 162 in Final Program.

FOOD SERVICE Food and beverage service is available inside the Exhibit Hall (Monday–Wednesday), Bayside B & C, and at various restaurants located in the Convention Center and surrounding hotels.

Coffee/snack carts are located on Levels 2 and 3.

CHILD CARE SERVICES WVC does not provide child care services. Please contact your hotel concierge directly for information about babysitting services within your hotel, or the following independent child care source near Mandalay Bay.

MOTHER'S LOUNGE Location: Mandalay Bay, Jasmine H, Level 3

Bright Horizons*

(located inside of the MGM)

3799 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89109 702.597.9925 brighthorizons.com *Not affiliated with WVC

COMPLIMENTARY Wi-Fi Stay connected with our FREE Wi-Fi network available in select areas of the Convention Center, on Levels 2 and 3, in all meeting rooms, and on the general concourse. Select WVC Public 2019. Enter password ItMatters (case-sensitive) at login when prompted.

Wi-Fi hot spot WVC Central and Learning Lounge.

Wi-Fi is not available inside the Exhibit Hall.

CONFERENCE SURVEY We appreciate your feedback on each session you attend as well as your thoughts on the full conference. Participants may complete surveys using the WVC-Connect App or online at mywvc.wvc.org. For completing at least five session surveys, plus the conference survey, you will automatically be entered to win one of five $100 Visa gift cards.

For your convenience, iPads are available in the survey kiosks on Level 1 Tuesday and Wednesday.

TECHNOLOGY ZONE Visit the Technology Zone at the Mandalay Bay registration desk on Level 2 from Sunday-Wednesday 7:00a-6:00pto access email, gather local information, print your boarding pass, and get assistance connecting to Wi-Fi and the WVC-Connect App.

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday

7:00a – 6:00p 7:30a – 9:30p 7:30a – 7:00p 7:30a – 6:00p

PARTICIPANTS WITH DISABILITIES WVC is accessible by scooter or wheelchair. Wheelchairs are available at hotel bell desks on a first-come, first-served basis, but the supply is limited. Additional fees may apply.

If you need to guarantee availability, we ask that you reserve through a local service company: Universal Mobility at 702.262.0041 or universalmobilityequipment.com.

VOTING Please refer to pages 24–26 in Final Program.

WVC CENTRAL

New in 2019! Learn about all of the educational opportunities that WVC has to offer. Relax in the lounge and try your luck at winning some great prizes! We're planning to turn it up, Vegas style!

Complete the card, found in the Practice Manager Tab in the Final Program and return it to WVC Central to play to win.

Take a break to play "Plinko"

Roll to win prizes at the "Giant Dice" game

Choose a design for your custom "Tote Bag" Get a signed photo at the Mel Robbins "Meet & Greet" Monday at 3:00p WVC-CONNECT The WVC-Connect App is your all-in-one interactive event guide.

Use this helpful tool to search CE offerings, create a custom schedule, download notes, rate sessions, search for events, locate exhibitors, view conference center maps, and so much more. Search for WVC-Connect in your app store.

See page 14 in Final Program for more information.

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SPEAKERS

Sunday, Feb 17

Saturday, Feb 16

ACTIVITIES

GRAND CANYON WEST RIM TOUR

LOCATION: Grand Canyon West Rim (Shuttle departs MBCC at 7:15a) TIME: 7:15a–6:00p

200 per person

$

LEARN MORE AT WVC.ORG/CONFERENCE

BIKE THE RAILS

(Shuttle departs MBCC at 8:00a)

(Shuttle departs MBCC at 9:00a)

LOCATION: Red Rock Canyon

LOCATION: Nevada Southern Railroad Museum

TIME: 8:00a–1:30p

TIME: 9:00a–1:00p

136 per person

90 per person

$

$

ELDORADO CANYON MINE TOUR

RED ROCK HIKING TOUR

(Shuttle departs MBCC at 8:00a)

(Shuttle departs MBCC at 8:00a)

TIME: 8:00a–12:00p

165 per person

$

Monday, Feb 18

!

VEGAS

RED ROCK HIKING TOUR

LOCATION: Techatticup Mine

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EXPERIENCE

COLORADO RIVER CALM WATER RAFTING LOCATION: Colorado River

(Shuttle departs MBCC at 8:30a)

TIME: 8:30a–1:30p

200 per person

$

LOCATION: Red Rock Canyon

TIME: 8:00a–1:30p

136 per person

$

T-MOBILE ARENA/ VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS TOUR LOCATION: T-Mobile Arena

(Shuttle departs MBCC at 10:00a)

TIME 10:00a–12:00p

65 per person

$

BOULDER CITY BREWERY TOUR

LAS VEGAS CULINARY TOUR

(Shuttle departs MBCC at 10:30a)

(Shuttle departs MBCC at 1:00p)

LOCATION: Boulder City

LOCATION: Aria Hotel

TIME: 10:30a–2:30p

TIME: 1:00–4:00p

100 per person

$

172 per person

$

(Optional Drink Package $56)

SPRING MOUNTAIN RANCH & RED ROCK CANYON

VALLEY OF FIRE TOUR LOCATION: Valley of Fire State Park

LOCATION: Red Rock Canyon

(Shuttle departs MBCC at 8:00a)

(Shuttle departs MBCC at 8:00a)

TIME: 8:00a–2:30p

TIME: 8:00a–1:00p

150 per person

$

82 per person

$

LOCATION: El Segundo Sol (Inside Fashion Show Mall)

LOCATION: T-Mobile Arena

(Shuttle departs MBCC at 9:30a)

(Shuttle departs MBCC at 10:00a)

TIME: 9:30a–12:30p

TIME: 10:00a–12:00p

105 per person

65 per person

$

$

DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS CULINARY TOUR

LAKE MEAD CRUISE & BOULDER CITY BREWERY TOUR

LOCATION: Downtown Las Vegas

LOCATION: Lake Mead, Boulder Dam Brewing Company

(Shuttle departs MBCC at 1:00p)

(Shuttle departs MBCC at 10:30a)

TIME: 1:00–4:00p

TIME: 10:30a–4:30p (Cruise 12:00-1:30p)

$

172 per person

$

160 per person

(Optional Drink Package $50)

VETERINARY TECHNICIAN RECEPTION

View page 12 in Final Program for more details

SPONSORED BY

ALUMNI RECEPTIONS

MONDAY FEBRUARY 18

7:30-9:00p

VETERINARY TECHNICIANS, ASSISTANTS & STUDENTS ONLY!

2 EXTRAORDINARY EVENTS AT

DATE: Monday, February 18 TIME: 7:30–9:30p

MONDAY FEBRUARY 18

Complimentary Event

9:00p-12:00a

Location, date and time may vary depending on school.

View page 10 in Final Program for more details

Tuesday, Feb 19

T-MOBILE ARENA/ VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS TOUR

EL SEGUNDO SOL COOKING CLASS

View page 13 in Final Program for more details

$35 $50

EARLY PURCHASE

ONSITE PURCHASE

Please visit wvc.org/conference for more information and to register. MBCC- Mandalay Bay Convention Center Entrance

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February 17-20, 2019 LAS VEGAS, NV

2425 E. Oquendo Road Las Vegas, NV 89120

IT MATTERS.