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This hands-on workshop will be intensely focused on one of the most commonly indicated surgeries in feline practice. Following a comprehensive review of patient presentation, pre-operative workup, patient stabilization considerations, indications and timing of surgery participants will be introduced to the equipment and instruments necessary to experience success. A detailed, step-by-step description of the surgical technique will be presented providing pearls and tips along the way. Finally, following a brief discussion of complications participants will then have the opportunity to perform a perineal urethrostomy on a cat cadaver with the help and guidance of skilled, experienced surgeons.
Radiosurgery for the General Practitioner Workshop - Presented by Ellman
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$295 (V)
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A 90 minute lecture will cover the technology behind radiosurgery, and why it is an effective alternative to other incisional modalities. Great attention will be given on how to create the ideal skin incision using radiosurgery. Other topics in the presentation include; techniques for utilizing radiosurgery to provide the best surgical results, best practices for surgical procedures and how radiosurgery will enhance your practice. New procedural techniques will also be discussed. The hands-on portion will cover techniques using radiosurgery to perform a variety of surgical procedures including tumor removal, oral surgery procedures, entropion, spay/ neuter, vasectomy, splenectomy, anal sacculectomy, eyelash epilation, total ear canal ablation, soft palate resection, stenotic nares resection, and feline declawing. New surgical techniques using radiosurgery will also be presented.
Speaker: Mayo, Jeff
Discipline:
Small Animal
Refining Your Skills in Canine Lameness Exam - Hands-On Workshop
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$400 (V,VT)
Lameness is one of the most common reasons for a dog owner to seek veterinary care...yet confident localization of that lameness is one of the most challenging tasks that veterinarians face on a day-to-day basis. Attendees (veterinarians and nurse/technicians) will learn how to recognize front- and hind-limb lameness, perform a meaningful lameness exam, distinguish cranial- from caudal-cruciate ligament rupture, identify hip luxation & hyper-laxity (subluxation), medial shoulder instability (MSI), carpal hyperextension injury, elbow luxation and more! Make the most of technology at your fingertips by learning how to use your smartphone and related apps to strengthen your lameness localization!
Speakers: Barrera, Jessica, Marvel, Sarah, Palmer, Ross, Goh, Clara
Discipline:
Small Animal
Ultrasound for the Veterinary Nurse and Technician Workshop SOLD OUT
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$400 (VT)
In this workshop, we will provide a brief overview of the ultrasound unit, knobology, and image optimization. The remainder of the 4 hour workshop, will be used to develop ultrasound scanning technique in small groups, with a focus on the liver, spleen, kidneys, urinary bladder and gastrointestinal tract.
Speakers: Oura, Trisha, Porter, Erin, Critcher, Theresa, Hamel, Philip
Discipline:
Nurse-Tech
Applied Anatomy and Surgical Approaches for Common Orthopedic Procedures Workshop
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
$675 (V)
After an initial lecture, veterinarians will learn applied anatomy and commonly used orthopedic surgical approaches in a hands-on format. Opportunities to learn and perform craniolateral approach to the hip joint, stifle arthrotomy, identification of intra-articular structures, and approach to the shoulder joint will be performed. Surgical long bone approaches to the femur, tibia, humerus, and radius/ulna will also be performed. At the conclusion of the course, you will have practical experience in addition to knowledge and understanding of the best practices for approaching orthopedic surgery.
Speakers: Hulse, Donald, Kowaleski, Mike, Peycke, Laura
Discipline:
Small Animal
Fear Free Certification and Interactive Hands-On Workshop
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
$479 (V,VT,PM)
Hyperlink to Virtual
Founded by Dr. Marty Becker, Fear Free aims to alleviate fear, anxiety, and stress in pets by inspiring and educating the people who care for them. In this single-day workshop, you will not only complete the Fear-Free Veterinary Professional Certification Program with your fellow peers, but you’ll also participate in a live animal handling session to learn key Fear Free concepts, techniques, and handling skills firsthand. Fear Free Certified Professionals will also help you learn how to take your newly acquired skills back to your practice and successfully implement them. After completion of the workshop, you’ll receive your Fear Free certification at the graduation ceremony and celebrate your achievement with Dr. Becker and your peers at the reception. Workshop registration will include access to the on-line Fear Free Veterinary Professionals Certification Program, lunch, and the reception. You’ll complete modules 1-5 at home then complete the remaining modules and quizzes all in one day.
Periodontal disease is the #1 most common disease in your practice affecting up to 80% of dogs and cats over the age of 3. This will be a fun filled, interactive session where we will attempt to solve all your periodontal disease headaches. Bring your questions and challenges managing periodontal disease in your practice and we will use a combination of presentation slides and discussion to set your mind at ease and send you back into practices with tips and tricks to help make your periodontal disease treatments successful.
Speaker: Snyder, Christopher
Discipline:
Small Animal
RD04: Become a Manager That Stands Out -Tackling the Necessary Talent and Tools Required
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
$30
Speaker: Kelley-Williams, Amy
Discipline:
Prct Mgmt
Regenerative Medicine and Intra-Articular Injection Workshop - Presented by Companion Animal Health SOLD OUT
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
$295 (V,VT)
This hands-on, interactive workshop is designed to give the general practitioner an understanding of regenerative medicine and proficiency in performing intra-articular injections. Proper techniques for the collection and subsequent processing of platelet-rich plasma and stem cells are included. Participants will gain comfort with clinically relevant intra-articular injections including shoulder, elbow, carpus, hip, stifle, and tarsus, on cadaver dogs. Attendees will understand and demonstrate finding landmarks, and applicable injection sites and techniques.
Speakers: Denny, Jeff R., Mauterer, John, Owen, Heather
Discipline:
Small Animal
Suturing & Hemostasis - Perfect your Surgical Skills Workshop SOLD OUT
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
$500 (V)
This hands-on workshop is for any veterinarian who wants to hone and expand their suturing and hemostasis skills. We learn fundamental surgery skills as a student, but many of the nuances don’t stick because we don’t have the experience to assimilate them yet. Now out in practice, wouldn’t it be nice to have a course to fine-tune skills and learn new ones? Using models and cadavers, you will practice the subtleties of suturing that allow smooth and secure closure of wounds and luminal organs, as well as new techniques to increase the versatility of your suturing repertoire. You will also practice a variety of methods for providing hemostasis, including repair or ligation of large vessels, electrocautery, tourniquets, and hemostatic agents. With the coaching provided, you will increase the efficacy and efficiency of your surgical skills, making surgery more fun for you and more beneficial for your patients and practice.
Trauma... The First 30 Minutes - Hands-On Workshop SOLD OUT
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
$550 (V)
This workshop will cover a wide variety of procedures that can be used to diagnose and stabilize patients presenting with significant blunt or penetrating trauma. Participants will be taught to diagnose hemoabdomen using AFAST and to diagnose pneumothorax, hemothorax and pulmonary contusions using TFAST ultrasound techniques. Resuscitative procedures including tracheostomy, thoracentesis, thoracostomy tube insertion, peripheral and central vascular cut downs, and auto-transfusion will be taught. Participants will learn the appropriate placement of external abdominal counterpressure. Emergency surgical techniques for control of severe intraabdominal hemorrhage including rapid celiotomy, aortic compression, rapid splenectomy, liver lobectomy, Pringle maneuver, and abdominal packing will be taught. A 1-hour lecture will be followed by 3 hour of hands-on experience.
CANCELLED RD01: Practical Understanding of T Helper Cell Responses in Infectious Disease and New Therapeutics***CANCELED***
2:40 PM - 4:40 PM
$30
Taking some mystery out of immunology! Join us for a discussion of what T helper cells are, how they are directed to mature, and why the T helper cell response is important for diseases like wet and dry FIP, parasitic disease, and intestinal bacteria. We will also discuss how newer therapeutics such as apoquel and cytopoint manipulate these T cell responses.
This rounds session intends to be very interactive and provide the attendee with not only an understanding of what the CORE Dental procedure is but also on how to provide effective client communication so that the client wants to have this done for their pet on a routine basis.
Instrument and equipment identification, as well as oral examination and recognition of pathology, will be practiced in two interactive exercises.
Does the future scare you? Do you think there is a place for the exotic practice in the future? No matter what we think, change is coming. Let's talk about the exotic practice of the future and the possibilities and probabilities of what to expect so you are prepared for the external changes that will impact your practice and professional career. We will use the methodology of foresight to determine what will drive future changes and how to use this knowledge to be prepared for change.
Swim all morning with the "gentle giants" of Florida in a once-in-a lifetime manatee encounter, enjoy a bayside lunch on beautiful Kings Bay at a favorite local restaurant and take a leisurely walk in the afternoon at Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park. You may encounter endangered and declining species such as the whooping crane and wood stork, red wolf and Florida Panther, as well as the more abundant wildlife; birds of prey, shorebirds and wading birds, black bear and alligators. The tour includes wetsuits, snorkels, masks, transportation, lunch and instruction. Limited to 40 attendees per day. Children ages 9-17 must be accompanied by an adult. Children under age 9 are not permitted on this tour. Buses depart from OCCC at 5:00 AM and return at 5:00 PM. Registrants are responsible for arranging transportation to and from the OCCC the day of the tour.
4th Annual 5k Fun(d) Run!
Join the fun and run or walk with your furry friends this year at VMX!
Date: SUNDAY, JANUARY 19, 2020
Location: Outside OCCC South Concourse
Time: 6:30 AM
Registration: $35 per Human, Dogs are Free
Discipline:
Events
RD05: Interesting Dermatology Cases: Diagnosis and Clinical Approach
Gallbladder mucoceles are the most common cause of biliary disease in the dog. The pathophysiology is not well understood but we do recognize several risk factors of their formation in dogs. In addition we are beginning to understand risk factors associated with surgical and medical management. This talk will discuss these risk factors and present an algorithm that will be helpful in deciding on whether medical or surgical managment is indicated.
Speaker: Leveille-Webster, Cynthia
Discipline:
Small Animal
RD08: Problem Solving in Small Animal Gastrointestinal Surgery
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$30
Speaker: Campbell, Bonnie
Discipline:
Small Animal
RD07: Communication in the Exam Room...Getting the Client to YES
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$30
Speaker: Russak, Mark
Discipline:
Prct Mgmt
Analgesia for “Blockheads” - Dental Nerve Blocks Workshop SOLD OUT
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$400 (V,VT)
Local anesthetic drugs are considered the quintessential analgesic, uniquely capable of blocking 100% of pain perception. Nerve blocks provide a rapid onset of analgesia, work synergistically with other analgesics, and enable reduced inhalant concentrations while improving patient recoveries. Local anesthetic drugs play a crucial role in a multi-modal plan. Clients have come to expect pain management from veterinary facilities, and adding dental nerve blocks can be a simple and profitable way to augment patient care.
During this 1 hour presentation (with instructional videos) and 2-3 hour hands-on workshop, attendees will perform the following techniques utilizing canine and feline cadaver models: Maxillary, infraorbital, middle mental, and mandibular nerve blocks. Gain new skills, confidence and other helpful tips under the guidance of experienced instructors.
Speakers: Reuss-Lamky, Heidi, Cooley, Kristen
Discipline:
Small Animal
Basic Abdominal Ultrasound for the General Practitioner Workshop - Group A SOLD OUT
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$650 (V)
As the starting point for abdominal ultrasonography, this 4-hour course will cover basic ultrasound functions, including a brief lecture on knobs, buttons and image optimization followed by hands-on scanning with seasoned instructors. Participants will be separated into small groups and rotated through stations focusing on specific organs and scanning techniques. Emphasis will be placed on sonographic anatomy and proper scanning techniques.
Speakers: Oura, Trisha, Thompson, Meg, Porter, Erin, Giglio, Robson, Epperly, Erin, Van Eerde, Eric, Smith, Rachel, Hamel, Philip
Discipline:
Small Animal
Ophthalmic Surgery - Eyelid and Nicitians Workshop SOLD OUT
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$475 (V)
After a brief 1-hour introductory lecture, about 3-hours of hands-on time will focus on the surgical approach to a range of eyelid diseases including entropion, ectropion, medial canthal entropion, eyelid neoplasia, and the most popular methods to treat prolapsed nictitans glands ("cherry eye") in the dog. The different types of adnexal surgeries will be compared with respect to advantages, limitations, difficulty and long-term results.
Speakers: Ofri, Ron, Plummer, Caryn E., Boss, Christine, Herrmann, James
Discipline:
Small Animal
"Puppy Preschool" - Your Most Important Behavior Service, a Hands-On Workshop
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$350 (V,VT,PM)
Providing your clients with an appropriate early socialization class might be the most important prevention service you can offer! Behavior problems are the number one cause of relinquishment; a relinquished pet is a lost patient. Through proper early socialization and positive experiences, many behavior problems can be prevented; thus keeping dogs in their homes and keeping patients in your hospital. Puppy Preschool can also produce canine patients that are happy and eager to come to your facility. All socialization is not the same. If implemented improperly there is a risk of exacerbating or causing behavior problems. This interactive workshop combines a combination of lecture, video, and practical skills with models and dogs to provide a multimodal learning approach.
Common Canine Surgery Procedures Workshop SOLD OUT
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
$800 (V)
This course is designed to teach participants the technical aspects of a variety of soft tissue surgery procedures. Some ‘theory’ will be included in the lectures, but the emphasis will be placed on ‘how’ to perform each procedure. The instructor will utilize video clips of clinical cases that represent the procedures that the participants will perform in the workshop. Surgical procedures will be performed immediately after viewing the video. The videos will be viewed in the same room so no time is wasted between seeing the procedure and then performing it on the cadaver. Topics have been chosen that represent surgical conditions commonly seen in veterinary practice and will include: scrotal urethrostomy, salivary gland resection, total ear canal ablation, anal sacculectomy, rapid splenectomy and rapid gastropexy for the treatment of GDV, and chest drain placement.
Speakers: Marvel, Sarah, Goh, Clara, Seim, Howard
Discipline:
Small Animal
Comprehensive Emergency and Critical Care Procedures Workshop SOLD OUT
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
$750 (V,VT)
This team-taught workshop provides a comprehensive opportunity to learn many emergency procedures that help save the lives of critically ill or injured patients. A short lecture and video session demonstrating the procedures to be taught is followed by a hands-on workshop which includes some demonstrations but is designed primarily to provide participants with hands-on training in each of the techniques. The course will cover vascular procedures (mini-cutdown, central line placement using peel-away technique, Seldinger technique, and surgical cutdown, intraosseous), transtracheal catheter placement, tracheotomy, chest tube placement, nasal tube placement (nasal, nasotracheal, nasoesophageal and nasogastric), esophagostomy, epidural catheter placement, closed chest CPR, and rapid thoracotomy for open chest CPR. The last 30 minutes will include a demonstration of emergency surgical techniques including rapid celiotomy, rapid splenectomy, control of severe
MTPL05: Complicated Extractions and Extraction Complications SOLD OUT
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
$45
Speaker: Smith, Mark M.
Discipline:
Small Animal
MTPL06: Handling Emergency Ophthalmic Patients: A Primer for the Whole Clinic SOLD OUT
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
$45
Speaker: Williams, David
Discipline:
Small Animal
MTPL07: Antibiotic Decision Making for Sepsis
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
$45
Speaker: Lynch, Alex
Discipline:
Small Animal
MTPL08: The Diagnostic Assay Buffet: How to Avoid Indigestion
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
$45
Speaker: Ritchie, Branson
Discipline:
Small Animal
Advanced Abdominal Ultrasound for the Progressive Practitioner Workshop - Group A SOLD OUT
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
$675 (V)
Advanced Abdominal Ultrasound will guide attendees through a more detailed abdominal ultrasound examination in the dog. Identification and proper scanning of the major organs (liver, kidneys, spleen, bladder, stomach, and intestines) will be briefly reviewed. The greater focus will be on the major abdominal vessels, lymph nodes, duodenal papilla, pancreas, adrenal glands, and other vascular landmarks. Attendees are expected to be familiar with basic ultrasound mechanics, including knobology, image optimization, and basic scanning techniques.
Speakers: Oura, Trisha, Thompson, Meg, Porter, Erin, Giglio, Robson, Epperly, Erin, Van Eerde, Eric, Smith, Rachel, Hamel, Philip
Discipline:
Small Animal
Canine and Feline Dental Radiology Simplified! - Hands-On Workshop
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
$350 (V,VT)
This workshop will be devoted to teaching the participants to obtain diagnostic radiographs of all cat and dog teeth! Learn about the newest equipment and techniques. Experienced instructors will take the attendee through full mouth positioning on both the dog and cat by rotating through several stations, with different types of radiology equipment and different instructors to engage the learner. This extremely practical workshop will provide the needed information to get you started with confidence in this profitable aspect of veterinary dentistry.
Speakers: Hoerner, Candice, Altier, Benita
Discipline:
Small Animal
Ophthalmic Surgery - Conjunctiva and Cornea Workshop
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
$475 (V)
After a brief 1-hour introductory lecture, about 3-hours of hands-on time will focus on the surgical therapy of corneal ulceration and the proper use of conjunctival grafts or flaps. The different types of corneal ulcers will be compared, and those requiring surgical procedures indicated. The different types of conjunctival grafts, their indications, and limitations will be presented and then performed by registrants under the guidance of expert instructors. Corneal surgeries will include superficial keratectomy, conjunctival grafts, and cornea conjunctival grafts.
Speakers: Ofri, Ron, Plummer, Caryn E.
Discipline:
Small Animal
Tinkering with Anesthetic Machines 101 Hands-On Workshop
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
$300 (V,VT)
Veterinary technician and nurse anesthetists depend on anesthetic machines to safely anesthetize veterinary patients big and small on a routine basis. Nevertheless, anesthesia machine mechanics can be intimidating, and diagnosing problems in hoses, bags, boxes, conduits, sodasorb canisters, vaporizers, and high and low-pressure circuitry can be daunting. Attendees will participate in a fun, intimate overview of the anatomy and physiology of the anesthetic machine, learn to perform a diagnostic leak test and adeptly dissect (and re-assemble!) the various components to determine causes for malfunction. Troubleshooting and maintenance tips will be shared by an expert instructor from the Academy of Veterinary Technicians in Anesthesia & Analgesia (AVTAA).
Speakers: Reuss-Lamky, Heidi, Cooley, Kristen
Discipline:
Small Animal
RD09: Budgeting for Profit SOLD OUT
2:40 PM - 4:40 PM
$30
Speaker: Mamalis, Leslie
Discipline:
Prct Mgmt
RD10: Management of Canine Mast Cell Tumor Cases
2:40 PM - 4:40 PM
$30
Speaker: Suter, Steven
Discipline:
Small Animal
RD11: Playing with the Full Deck - Integrating Hematology, Chemistry and Cytology
2:40 PM - 4:40 PM
$30
Speakers: Couto, C. Guillermo, Alleman, Rick
Discipline:
Small Animal
RD12: Behavior Management of Avian and Exotics Patients
Swim all morning with the "gentle giants" of Florida in a once-in-a lifetime manatee encounter, enjoy a bayside lunch on beautiful Kings Bay at a favorite local restaurant and take a leisurely walk in the afternoon at Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park. You may encounter endangered and declining species such as the whooping crane and wood stork, red wolf and Florida Panther, as well as the more abundant wildlife; birds of prey, shorebirds and wading birds, black bear and alligators. The tour includes wetsuits, snorkels, masks, transportation, lunch and instruction. Limited to 40 attendees per day. Children ages 9-17 must be accompanied by an adult. Children under age 9 are not permitted on this tour. Buses depart from OCCC at 5:00 AM and return at 5:00 PM. Registrants are responsible for arranging transportation to and from the OCCC the day of the tour.
Speakers: Lowe, Jodi, Lowe, Jason
Discipline:
Events
Aquatic Animal Diagnostics and Techniques, a "Wet" Workshop
6:30 AM - 12:00 PM
$400 (V)
After a short 10-minute shuttle ride to SeaWorld Orlando, attendees will receive instruction and live demonstrations from multiple aquatic animal medicine experts. Multiple stations throughout the park will be setup where attendees will participate in ultrasonography, physical examinations, venipuncture, and anesthesia of select species of elasmobranchs, teleosts, and cetaceans. Examples will include reproductive ultrasonography of stingrays and cetaceans, and physical examinations of bamboo sharks. Opportunistic demonstrations of other collection animals may also occur depending on availability at the time.
Speakers: Clarke, Tres, Staggs, Lydia, Erlacher-Reid, Claire, Flower-Dadosky, Jen
Discipline:
Exotics
Laparoscopic Spay and Abdominal Exploratory Workshop SOLD OUT
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
$1,200 (V)
Are you interested in surgical innovations but nervous about where to start? Laparoscopic surgical techniques reduce anesthesia time, surgical pain, and incision size but can seem overwhelming. We'll start with an introductory discussion before scrubbing in to perform a laparoscopic ovariohysterectomy/ovariectomy as well as laparoscopic exploratory on a live dog. We will also simulate performing a liver biopsy. All procedures are performed on patients as part of their preparation for adoption and will take place off-site. We will provide additional information regarding the final details.
DON'T BECOME THE YELLOW CAB OF VETERINARY MEDICINE - STAY RELEVANT
Not sure what that means? Well you will want to know. Uber changed transportation and as a result left millions of cabbies irrelevant and without income after significant investment. In the veterinary industry the practice model has changed. You are faced with multiple competing alternate care models that could make your brick and mortar practice irrelevant. This class will help your practice stay relevant in these changing times. You will leave with the Digital Practice Playbook created by Dr. Kerri Marshall and Bruce Truman - both proven leaders driving veterinary digital transformation. This session will help you and your practice stay relevant.
The session will show you evidence based proof that the same digital transformation that happened in retail (Amazon), lodging (AirBnB) and transportation (Uber) is happening NOW in the veterinary industry. This session will give you the tools to go home and prepare your practice to transform and not be left behind as a no-lo practice (no dollar value, or an exceptionally low value)
Once the evidence is presented we will then move into the solution for your practice. Members of the audience will be called upon to conduct a digital assessment of their practice and leave with an implementation plan and support network to help with transformation.
The time is now to look critically at your practice and make change. We will arm you with the information and tools needed to meet the needs of your New Age clients who desire price transparency, convenience and engagement.
Speakers: Marshall, Kerri, Truman, Bruce
Discipline:
Prct Mgmt
RD15: Medicine and Nutrition of Diabetes
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$30
Speakers: Burns, Kara M, Poulin, Rachel
Discipline:
Nurse-Tech
RD16: Radiology Film Reading (Thorax I) SOLD OUT
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$30
Speakers: Hornof, Bill, Herrgesell, Eric
Discipline:
Small Animal
Case - Based Small Animal Radiograph and Ultrasound Interpretation Workshop SOLD OUT
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
$265 (V)
Abdominal radiography and ultrasonography are complementary, but when do we need both modalities and when is one better than the other? Employing clinical cases and group discussions, this interactive workshop will focus on abdominal radiograph and ultrasound interpretation skills, including identification of abnormalities, organizing findings, prioritizing differential diagnoses, and interpretation tips. Back by popular demand, this session will help you refine your diagnostic image interpretation skillset.
Speaker: Oura, Trisha
Discipline:
Small Animal
Canine Extractions and Complications Workshop SOLD OUT
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$475 (V)
Become proficient at the most common dog surgical extraction procedures in veterinary dentistry and learn how to approach extraction complications efficiently with proper techniques. Practitioners from all skill levels will benefit from this extraction/extraction complication workshop. Each participant will have the opportunity to work with a dog specimen. Each student will learn how to create a mucoperiosteal flap, remove buccal bone, section teeth, remove roots, prepare and close the surgical site. Students will be encouraged to learn principles and techniques while completing oral surgery to remove the maxillary canine tooth and maxillary fourth premolar tooth (and mandibular first molar and canine teeth and other teeth as time allows.) In addition, students will receive instruction in root retrieval techniques.
Speakers: Taney, Kendall, Snyder, Christopher, Smithson, Christopher, Smith, Mark M.
Discipline:
Small Animal
Canine Flexible GI Endoscopy Workshop
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$750 (V)
After a brief demonstration, attendees will gain experience in performing upper GI endoscopy on dogs, with a flexible endoscope. The instructors will demonstrate the proper technique for esophagoscopy, gastroscopy, and duodenoscopy. The participants will practice proper handling of the endoscope and maneuvering skills for traversing and examining the upper GI tract. The instructors will also demonstrate retrieval of a simple foreign body from the stomach. This experience is geared toward beginning to intermediate level endoscopy training for primary care veterinarians.
Speakers: Twedt, David C., Walker, Mark C., Tams, Todd R.
Discipline:
Small Animal
Recover CPR - Rescuer Certification Workshop - Basic and Advanced Life Support SOLD OUT
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
$350 (V,VT)
How do we best treat animals in cardiopulmonary arrest? Evidence-based veterinary CPR guidelines published by the RECOVER Initiative in 2012 aimed at maximizing patient survival after cardiopulmonary arrest led to the official veterinary CPR certification process approved by the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care. This course will teach the concepts and techniques of RECOVER Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS).
The certification process consists of an online course followed by onsite training at the conference. Because of this, participants must have successfully completed the RECOVER online BLS and ALS courses available at recoverinitiative.org (or have taken the courses previously offered by eCornell or Veritas). Successful completion of this course grants certification as a RECOVER BLS and ALS Rescuer. Human medical professionals certified in human CPR. Veterinary medical professionals should certify themselves in veterinary CPR!
Registration for the online portion of the certifying course is included in the registration fee of the onsite portion to be held at the conference. Once registration for this workshop is complete, participants will be notified with login information for the online portion of the course and must be completed before the onsite portion for the individual to become certified in RECOVER CPR.
Speakers: Rudloff, Elke, Fletcher, Daniel, Yagi, Kenichiro, Waxman, Courtney
Discipline:
Small Animal
Oncologic and Reconstructive Surgery for the Small Animal Patient Workshop
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
$700 (V)
In this hands-on workshop, attendees will learn to remove cutaneous and subcutaneous masses with adequate margins; close oddly shaped defects; eliminate dog-ears; perform subdermal plexus flaps (H-, V-to-Y- and Z-plasties, skin fold flap, et al); place and use closed suction drains and wound diffusion catheters; and relieve tension with skin stretching and stents. After practicing all of these techniques, participants will be challenged to appropriately select and apply them to lesions from real-life clinical cases simulated on the specimen.
Patella luxation is a common orthopedic problem seen most frequently in small breed dogs. Although lateral patella luxation (LPL) can occur, medial patella luxation (MPL) is most common across all breeds and will be the focus of this session. The goals and rationale of individual MPL procedures will be discussed, video case presentation will be utilized to demonstrate practical surgical tips, and patient factors that may increase the risk of MPL complications will also be covered.
Many practices may at some point find it necessary to provide temporary or short-term ventilatory support for their patients. Learn the basic principles behind ventilatory support during this 1-hour presentation utilizing mechanical ventilation with the Hallowell® 2000 Anesthesia Ventilator as a demonstration model. Capnogram interpretation and troubleshooting tips will also be discussed.
Behavior medication has become an important facet of managing anxiety, reactivity, aggression, impulse control disorders, and other emotional illnesses in pets. Factors to consider when choosing medications include safety, experience, quality of life, adverse events, and expected outcomes.
Feline medicine cases can be challenging - cats are not small dogs! Often diseases common to both species have a different presentation in the feline patient. This session will present a series of interesting feline internal medicine cases that we will work up together to learn more about some common and uncommon diseases.
Experience a side of SeaWorld that few others ever can - observe first-hand the veterinary care, husbandry, training and study of the resident animals of this world-famous park! You will also have the chance to enjoy the athletic performances of dolphins and other marine animals. You're sure to get splashed! Limited to 30 attendees per day. Buses depart from the OCCC at 12:30 PM and return at 5:45 PM. Registrants are responsible for arranging transportation to and from the OCCC the day of the tour.
Discipline:
Events
Case - Based Hepatobiliary and Gastrointestinal Ultrasound Interpretation Workshop SOLD OUT
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
$265 (V)
This small group interactive workshop is for the practitioner who is already employing ultrasound as a diagnostic tool for hepatobiliary and gastrointestinal disease. Together, we will hone our diagnostic skills by interpreting clinical cases and learning to refine differential diagnosis lists based on the appearance of pathology on ultrasound.
Speaker: Oura, Trisha
Discipline:
Small Animal
Treating the Traumatized Turtle - Advances in Wound Management and Fracture Repair Workshop
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
$375 (V,VT)
Expert instructors will provide attendees with a thorough review of wound management in turtles including shell repair, nutritional support, emergent, and long-term medical management, bandaging, and supportive care. Then participants to put what they learned in lecture to the test by performing hands-on wound management and surgical shell repair on native North American chelonians cadavers that suffered terminal trauma in the wild.
Feline Extractions and Complications Workshop SOLD OUT
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
$475 (V)
Become proficient at the most common cat surgical extraction procedures in veterinary dentistry and learn how to approach extraction complications efficiently with proper techniques. Practitioners from all skill levels will benefit from this extraction/extraction complication workshop. Each participant will have the opportunity to work with a cat specimen. Each student will learn how to create a mucoperiosteal flap, remove buccal bone, section teeth, remove roots, prepare and close the surgical site. Students will be encouraged to learn principles and techniques while completing oral surgery to remove the maxillary and mandibular canine teeth, quadrant extractions, and crown amputation with intentional root retention. In addition, students will receive instruction in root retrieval techniques.
Elevating Care for Osteoarthritis in Cats Workshop - Presented by Zoetis Petcare
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
$295 (V, VT)
Gain hands-on experience with feline-friendly – and staff friendly – techniques for every-day exams and osteoarthritis exams, including using a validated OA diagnostic tool that helps to minimize cat-handling. Learn how to augment your feline practice and build stronger client bonds with your cat owners. Review tools and protocols to optimize outcomes for your feline osteoarthritic patients.
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is a psychological intervention designed to help people move forward in a way that is in line with their values. It helps people to become aware of their automatic reactions by assisting them to think and feel what they are physically thinking and feeling in that moment, rather than their assumption of what they are thinking and feeling.
ACT is about values-guided, and mindful, action where we can accept our internal experiences and avoidance, put our problematic and troublesome thoughts into context, explore the goals and values we have, and commit to move forward in the direction of our life values.
Essentially, ACT aims to create a full, meaningful, and rich life while being able to accept the inevitable pain that often goes along with it.
Speaker: Hamilton, Nadine
Discipline:
Personal Dev
RD19: Next Level Marketing - New Ways and Tools to Set Yourself Apart from the Competition
RD22: Creating In-House Career Paths - Fostering a Team Culture of Learning
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$30
Speakers: McConnell, Janet, Pate, Patty
Discipline:
Prct Mgmt
RD23: Lame Cats: Feline Orthopedic Case Discussion
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$30
Speaker: Gauthier, Christopher
Discipline:
Small Animal
RD24: Radiology Film Reading (Thorax II)
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$30
Speakers: Hornof, Bill, Herrgesell, Eric
Discipline:
Small Animal
Advanced Proficiency Dental Workshop for Veterinary Professionals
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$350 (V,VT)
This interactive learning experience will cover advanced oral examination techniques, occlusal evaluation, full mouth charting and documentation using American Veterinary Dental College (AVDC.org) abbreviations. How to perform periodontal therapy using hand instruments as well as the application of perioceuticals/sealant will be practiced. Canine and feline dental radiography- perfecting difficult views will be taught using a simplified technique.
After a brief introductory lecture of about 30 minutes, the remainder of this interactive workshop will allow attendees, both veterinary technicians/nurses, and veterinarians, to use microscopes to evaluate cytology smears from clinical patients that will include a spectrum of classic cases. Four instructors will be available for individual attention and questions and each case will be reviewed with the group using a videomicroscope.
Speakers: Couto, C. Guillermo, Meinkoth, Jim, Wellman, Maxey L., Alleman, Rick
Discipline:
Small Animal
Clinical Application and Tips for Neurological Exam in the Dog Workshop
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$425 (V,VT)
The dreaded neurological exam! Sometimes the exam results can be straight forward and revealing. In other situations, it results in a myriad of seemingly conflicting information. This workshop will alleviate the stress and minimize the complexity of the neurological exam by providing participants a comprehensive review of the neurological examination in the dog. An in-depth review of cranial nerve and peripheral nerve evaluation will be provided to participants. Additionally, the methodology and clinical application of abnormal results of the examination regarding diagnosis or diagnostic potential will be discussed. All participants will be allowed to practice examination techniques on live dogs.
Speakers: Broaddus, Kristy, Bordelon, Jude
Discipline:
Small Animal
How to Intubate Almost Any Exotic Companion Mammal Workshop SOLD OUT
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$450 (V,VT)
Endotracheal intubation provides airway control and improves patient safety during anesthesia. However, small exotic mammals – especially rabbits and rodents – can seem nearly impossible to intubate. Workshop participants will be introduced to the obstacles to small mammal intubation and learn how to overcome them. Didactic lecture will be followed by an on-screen demonstration of the anatomy of the rabbit glottis and six methods of endotracheal intubation. Afterward, participants will practice these on a rabbit and other exotic companion mammal cadavers.
Speakers: Bender, Victoria, Johnson, Dan, Wilkinson, Stacey Leonatti
Discipline:
Exotics
Basic Abdominal Ultrasound for the General Practitioner Workshop - Group B SOLD OUT
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$650 (V)
As the starting point for abdominal ultrasonography, this 4-hour course will cover basic ultrasound functions, including a brief lecture on knobs, buttons and image optimization followed by hands-on scanning with seasoned instructors. Participants will be separated into small groups and rotated through stations focusing on specific organs and scanning techniques. Emphasis will be placed on sonographic anatomy and proper scanning techniques.
Speakers: Oura, Trisha, Thompson, Meg, Porter, Erin, Giglio, Robson, Epperly, Erin, Van Eerde, Eric, Smith, Rachel, Hamel, Philip
Discipline:
Small Animal
Common Feline Surgery Procedures Workshop
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
$800 (V)
This course is designed to teach participants the technical aspects of a variety of feline soft tissue surgery procedures. Some ‘theory’ will be included in the lectures, but emphasis will be placed on ‘how’ to perform each procedure. The instructor will utilize video clips of clinical cases that represent the procedures participants will perform in the workshop. Surgical procedures will be performed immediately after viewing the video. The videos will be viewed in the same room so no time is wasted between seeing the procedure and performing it on a feline specimen! Topics have been chosen that represent surgical conditions commonly seen in cats and include: nasal planum and auricular resection, esophagostomy feeding tube placement, a new approach to perineal urethrostomy, chest drain placement using a feeding tube, trocar and percutaneous chest drain placement, diaphragmatic hernia repair, and ventral bulla osteotomy.
Speakers: Marvel, Sarah, Goh, Clara, Seim, Howard
Discipline:
Small Animal
Recover CPR - Instructor Certification Workshop- Basic and Advanced Life Support
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
$450 (V,VT,PM)
A workshop introducing concepts and providing training on immersive simulation education using OpenVetSim, an open - source veterinary education simulation platform. This intensive training session focuses on using immersive simulation approaches to teach CPR to veterinary professionals. Successful participants will become RECOVER Certified Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) Instructors in the process. Participants must have successfully completed the RECOVER BLS and ALS online courses and be RECOVER Certified Rescuers in BLS and ALS. Participants will learn how to conduct the BLS and ALS certification courses and administer standardized assessments to certify others in BLS and ALS. Participants will learn how to run hands-on BLS certification workshops with CPR mannequins and how to deliver the standardized assessments to certify others in BLS. Attendees will then learn to run a hands-on ALS certification workshop with a canine patient simulator running a series of CPR simulations, and ultimately a final "mega-code" certification simulation.
Anticoagulant and antiplatelet therapies are commonly used in hypercoagulable patients for the prevention of thromboembolism. This session will discuss the use and benefit of commonly administered anticoagulant and antiplatelet medications and will include case discussion.
Management of epileptic patients can be a challenging endeavor. We will together discuss options for managing cats and dogs with seizure disorders, including both currently available and emerging therapeutic options.
Speaker: Cerda-Gonzalez, Sofia
Discipline:
Small Animal
MTPL15: Alone and Afraid: Departure/Separation/Crate Anxiety SOLD OUT
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
$45
Speaker: Curtis, Terry M.
Discipline:
Small Animal
MTPL16: The Business of Dentistry: The Synergy of Quality and Profitability
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
$45
Speaker: Smith, Mark M.
Discipline:
Small Animal
Advanced Abdominal Ultrasound for the Progressive Practitioner Workshop - Group B SOLD OUT
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
$675 (V)
Advanced Abdominal Ultrasound will guide attendees through a more detailed abdominal ultrasound examination in the dog. Identification and proper scanning of the major organs (liver, kidneys, spleen, bladder, stomach, and intestines) will be briefly reviewed. The greater focus will be on the major abdominal vessels, lymph nodes, duodenal papilla, pancreas, adrenal glands, and other vascular landmarks. Attendees are expected to be familiar with basic ultrasound mechanics, including knobology, image optimization, and basic scanning techniques.
Speakers: Oura, Trisha, Thompson, Meg, Porter, Erin, Giglio, Robson, Epperly, Erin, Van Eerde, Eric, Smith, Rachel, Hamel, Philip
Discipline:
Small Animal
Advanced Cytology Workshop
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
$250 (V,VT)
After a brief introductory lecture of about 30 minutes, the remainder of this interactive workshop will allow attendees, veterinarians, and advanced veterinary technicians/nurses to use microscopes to evaluate cytology smears from clinical patients that will include a spectrum of classic cases and challenging cases. Four instructors will be available for individual attention and questions and each case will be reviewed with the group using a videomicroscope.
Speakers: Wellman, Maxey L., Alleman, Rick
Discipline:
Small Animal
Rabbit and Rodent Dentistry Workshop SOLD OUT
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
$475 (V)
Master the skills required to diagnose and manage one of the most frequent reasons exotic companion mammals are presented to your practice. After an introduction to anatomy and common pathologies of the oral cavity, participants will learn proper oral examination with the best equipment and techniques to perform common procedures including occlusal equilibration and incisor and cheek teeth extractions, both intraorally and surgically, and treatment of abscesses.
Speakers: Johnson, Dan, Legendre, Loic, Altier, Benita
This session will use radiographs from real cases to discuss interpretation strategies for diagnosing mechanical gastrointestinal obstructions. Alternative imaging techniques available to the general practitioner will also be discussed.
How does your practice handle emergency cases? Is it smooth and efficient or a roller-coaster ride? This lecture is designed to help technicians update their practice’s approach to the emergency patient. The ready area, primary and secondary surveys, triage, and common interventions are explored along with methods to streamline client consent for treatment and communicate clearly in emotional and stressful situations. This lecture is a solid review of emergency room air traffic control for those with experience and a broad introduction for those nurses new to the ER.
Speaker: Foltz, Kelly
Discipline:
Prct Mgmt
RD28: Radiology Film Reading (Abdomen II)
2:40 PM - 4:40 PM
$30
Speakers: Hornof, Bill, Herrgesell, Eric
Discipline:
Small Animal
Wednesday, January 22
RD29: Canine Lameness: Case-Based Discussion from Simple to Complex
In this session will work through complex cases systematically with a problem-oriented approach, and use case context such as breed and geographic locale to limit differential diagnoses and determine if additional testing is warranted in a patient whose tests are initially negative. We will show how certain clinical problems are more commonly associated with some vector borne diseases, and how that can guide testing as well. How co-infection can confound diagnosis will also be illustrated.
Speaker: Kidd, Linda
Discipline:
Small Animal
RD31: Your Plan in Beating Compassion Fatigue and Burnout
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$30
Speakers: Velasquez, Jade, Hurst, Carol
Discipline:
Prct Mgmt
RD32: What to Do on a Tight Budget? Practical Internal Medicine Diagnostic and Treatment Tips
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$30
Speaker: Sullivant, Alyssa
Discipline:
Small Animal
MTPL17: Creating Self-Care Plans for the Busy Professional
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
$45
Speaker: Velasquez, Jade
Discipline:
Small Animal
MTPL18: Feline Soft Tissue Surgery: Ask Me Anything
Anemic cases usually show up with significant clinical signs. Determining when an anemia may be related to an immune-mediated process is essential to outcome. Stabilization may be complicated with the need for transfusion. Initiating medications such as immunosuppressants and anticoagulants will be discussed as they relate to individual patient needs. Key points in diagnosis will also be discussed in this case-based open forum.
Experience a side of SeaWorld that few others ever can - observe first-hand the veterinary care, husbandry, training and study of the resident animals of this world-famous park! You will also have the chance to enjoy the athletic performances of dolphins and other marine animals. You're sure to get splashed! Limited to 30 attendees per day. Buses depart from the OCCC at 12:30 PM and return at 5:45 PM. Registrants are responsible for arranging transportation to and from the OCCC the day of the tour.
Discipline:
Events
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