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ClinicalProgram ThursdayOpen to all attendees, CVC clinical courses provide information-rich, practical tips, and takeaways designed for real-world practice and daily patient care.
Thursday, December 8 ROOM 12:30 – 1:30 PM 1:45 – 2:45 PM 3:00 – 4:00 PM 4:15 – 5:15 PM 5:30 – 6:30 PM 7:30 – 9:30 PM
Behavior 29 CDDr. E. Christensen — Out the window: Multimodal treatment options for thunderstorm phobia
Brea
k 1
:30
– 1:
45 P
M
Dr. E. Christensen — It’s not you, it’s me: Redirected aggression in cats and dogs
Brea
k 2
:45
– 3:
00 P
M
Dr. E. Christensen — Make it stop! Unruly behavior and how vets, clients, and bad trainers accidentally make them worse
Brea
k 4
:00
– 4:
15 P
M
Dr. E. Christensen — Hit yourself with a newspaper: Practical treatment of housesoiling by dogs
Brea
k 5
:15
– 5:
30 P
M
Dr. E. Christensen — Trigger time! Medication options for situational anxiety, panic, and phobia
Canine Sports Medicine Program coordinated by the American Canine Sports Medicine Association
29 ADr. R. Gillette — Your best friend and new workout partner: Kick off an exercise plan to enhance dogs’ lifestyles
Dr. R. Gillette — Keeping canine detectors — military working, police, and search and rescue dogs — healthy and on track
Dr. R. Gillette — When cutting won’t cure: How to manage nonsurgical lameness
Dr. R. Gillette — Why canine rehabilitation in general practice is a sound practice—and how to start
Dr. R. Gillette — Muscle activity, maladies, and the forgotten tissue of injury and rehabilitation
Clinical Pathology 26 A Dr. C. Thompson — Cytology for every practitioner
Dr. C. Thompson — When to panic: Red flags in clinical pathology
Dr. C. Thompson — The power of pee: Urinalysis, the forgotten fellow
Dr. C. Thompson — Big, bad bag of blood: Liver cytology
Dr. C. Thompson — When to delve deep: Indications for and interpretation of bone marrow aspirates
Clinical Pharmacology 29 B Dr. M. Clark — Puppies, kittens, and drugs: What’s safe for pediatrics?
Dr. M. Clark — Antibiotic review: Things you wish you remembered from vet school, and things you might never have learned
Dr. M. Clark — Can I substitute? Ensuring your patients get the right drugs — in the clinic or at a human pharmacy
Dr. M. Clark — Adverse drug reactions — common and lesser known
Learn then Earn Dr. M. Clark and Dr. K. Felsted — Therapeutic drug monitoring: Good for your patients, good for your practice
Critical Care 30 A Dr. N. Peterson — CPR update: What is RECOVER?
Dr. N. Peterson — Cardiogenic shock: Hold the fluids
Dr. N. Peterson — Crotalid envenomation: Avoid being snake-bitten by snakebites
Dr. N. Peterson — Hypernatremia: What to do with the salty dog
Dr. N. Peterson — Hyponatremia: Not enough salt?
Dentistry 26 B Dr. B. Greenfield — Bites gone wild: Identifying malocclusions in dogs
Learn then Earn Dr. B. Greenfield and Dr. K. Felsted — Why “dental” is a four-letter word: Periodontology for practitioners
Dr. B. Greenfield — Advanced surgical extractions…going from simply awful to awfully simple
Dr. B. Greenfield — Normal dental radiography…you must know this before knowing abnormal
Dr. B. Greenfield — Knowing what’s abnormal on dental radiographs in dogs and cats
Endocrinology 30 BC Dr. E. Behrend — I found an adrenal tumor I wasn’t expecting. Now what?
Dr. E. Behrend — Trilostane vs. mitotane: Which should I use?
Dr. E. Behrend — Occult hyperadrenocorticism: What’s really out there?
Dr. E. Behrend — Update on canine hypoadrenocorticism
Dr. E. Behrend — Clinical approach to polyuria/polydipsia
Exotic Animal Medicine 28 CDr. J. Whittington — Staying outside the box: Strategies for managing unusual exotic pets
Dr. J. Whittington — Emergency assessment and critical care of exotic herbivores
Dr. J. Whittington — Honey bees, hawks, megaherbivores, and more: What every GP DVM needs to know about how federal regulations affect their veterinary care
Dr. J. Whittington — Ferret endocrinology: What’s new in the world of hormones
Dr. J. Whittington — Optimizing antibiotic therapy and efficacy for exotic animals
Feline Medicine Program coordinated by the American Association of Feline Practitioners
30 DEDr. M. Scherk — Respectful handling vs. rude wrangling: Getting purrspective from the cat’s point of view
Dr. M. Scherk — Client compliance: Understanding the owner’s purrspective
Dr. M. Scherk — Respectful handling vs. rude wrangling: Putting purrspective into practice
Dr. M. Scherk — When do cats with chronic kidney disease need protein restriction?
Dr. M. Scherk — The complicated geriatric cat: Scores of disorders
Gastrointestinal Medicine 31 ADr. K. Tolbert — Dysphagia and dysmotility: Recognizing it early and correctly
Dr. K. Tolbert — Evidence and indications for using probiotics in dogs and cats
Dr. K. Tolbert — New evidence for using gastroprotectants in patients with ulcers and other pains in the gut
Dr. K. Tolbert — The hows and whys of using gastric acid suppressants
Dr. K. Tolbert — Feline vomiting: New tactics for identifying the cause and treating it
Imaging 31 BDr. K. Spaulding — Ultrasonography of lymph nodes, The big, the bad, and the ugly
Dr. K. Spaulding — Ultrasonography of the bladder: How to identify the causes of hematuria
Dr. K. Spaulding — Findings to treasure: Radiographic imaging of the chest
Dr. K. Spaulding — Musculoskeletal ultrasound: A sturdy foundation
Dr. K. Spaulding — Ultrasonography of the adrenal glands: What do I do now that I have found them?
Nutrition 31 CDr. M. Cline — Obesity and ______ (Pick your disease!): Managing obesity and concurrent disease in pets
Dr. M. Cline — Feeding patients that have chronic kidney disease: The controversy and lessons from the literature
Dr. M. Cline — Raw food diets: Is there evidence to support their use?
Dr. M. Cline — Tackling my favorite nutrition myths
Dr. M. Cline — Unconventional diets for cats
Parasitology 32 ADr. L. Starkey — What’s your diagnosis? Challenging feline parasite cases
Dr. L. Starkey — What’s your diagnosis? Challenging canine parasite cases
Dr. L. Starkey — Diagnostic dilemmas in dirofilariasis: How heartworms “hide”
Watch for the Two-way Learning icon throughout the program grid!
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Thursday, December 8 ROOM 12:30 – 1:30 PM 1:45 – 2:45 PM 3:00 – 4:00 PM 4:15 – 5:15 PM 5:30 – 6:30 PM 7:30 – 9:30 PM
Behavior 29 CDDr. E. Christensen — Out the window: Multimodal treatment options for thunderstorm phobia
Brea
k 1
:30
– 1:
45 P
M
Dr. E. Christensen — It’s not you, it’s me: Redirected aggression in cats and dogs
Brea
k 2
:45
– 3:
00 P
M
Dr. E. Christensen — Make it stop! Unruly behavior and how vets, clients, and bad trainers accidentally make them worse
Brea
k 4
:00
– 4:
15 P
M
Dr. E. Christensen — Hit yourself with a newspaper: Practical treatment of housesoiling by dogs
Brea
k 5
:15
– 5:
30 P
M
Dr. E. Christensen — Trigger time! Medication options for situational anxiety, panic, and phobia
Canine Sports Medicine Program coordinated by the American Canine Sports Medicine Association
29 ADr. R. Gillette — Your best friend and new workout partner: Kick off an exercise plan to enhance dogs’ lifestyles
Dr. R. Gillette — Keeping canine detectors — military working, police, and search and rescue dogs — healthy and on track
Dr. R. Gillette — When cutting won’t cure: How to manage nonsurgical lameness
Dr. R. Gillette — Why canine rehabilitation in general practice is a sound practice—and how to start
Dr. R. Gillette — Muscle activity, maladies, and the forgotten tissue of injury and rehabilitation
Clinical Pathology 26 A Dr. C. Thompson — Cytology for every practitioner
Dr. C. Thompson — When to panic: Red flags in clinical pathology
Dr. C. Thompson — The power of pee: Urinalysis, the forgotten fellow
Dr. C. Thompson — Big, bad bag of blood: Liver cytology
Dr. C. Thompson — When to delve deep: Indications for and interpretation of bone marrow aspirates
Clinical Pharmacology 29 B Dr. M. Clark — Puppies, kittens, and drugs: What’s safe for pediatrics?
Dr. M. Clark — Antibiotic review: Things you wish you remembered from vet school, and things you might never have learned
Dr. M. Clark — Can I substitute? Ensuring your patients get the right drugs — in the clinic or at a human pharmacy
Dr. M. Clark — Adverse drug reactions — common and lesser known
Learn then Earn Dr. M. Clark and Dr. K. Felsted — Therapeutic drug monitoring: Good for your patients, good for your practice
Critical Care 30 A Dr. N. Peterson — CPR update: What is RECOVER?
Dr. N. Peterson — Cardiogenic shock: Hold the fluids
Dr. N. Peterson — Crotalid envenomation: Avoid being snake-bitten by snakebites
Dr. N. Peterson — Hypernatremia: What to do with the salty dog
Dr. N. Peterson — Hyponatremia: Not enough salt?
Dentistry 26 B Dr. B. Greenfield — Bites gone wild: Identifying malocclusions in dogs
Learn then Earn Dr. B. Greenfield and Dr. K. Felsted — Why “dental” is a four-letter word: Periodontology for practitioners
Dr. B. Greenfield — Advanced surgical extractions…going from simply awful to awfully simple
Dr. B. Greenfield — Normal dental radiography…you must know this before knowing abnormal
Dr. B. Greenfield — Knowing what’s abnormal on dental radiographs in dogs and cats
Endocrinology 30 BC Dr. E. Behrend — I found an adrenal tumor I wasn’t expecting. Now what?
Dr. E. Behrend — Trilostane vs. mitotane: Which should I use?
Dr. E. Behrend — Occult hyperadrenocorticism: What’s really out there?
Dr. E. Behrend — Update on canine hypoadrenocorticism
Dr. E. Behrend — Clinical approach to polyuria/polydipsia
Exotic Animal Medicine 28 CDr. J. Whittington — Staying outside the box: Strategies for managing unusual exotic pets
Dr. J. Whittington — Emergency assessment and critical care of exotic herbivores
Dr. J. Whittington — Honey bees, hawks, megaherbivores, and more: What every GP DVM needs to know about how federal regulations affect their veterinary care
Dr. J. Whittington — Ferret endocrinology: What’s new in the world of hormones
Dr. J. Whittington — Optimizing antibiotic therapy and efficacy for exotic animals
Feline Medicine Program coordinated by the American Association of Feline Practitioners
30 DEDr. M. Scherk — Respectful handling vs. rude wrangling: Getting purrspective from the cat’s point of view
Dr. M. Scherk — Client compliance: Understanding the owner’s purrspective
Dr. M. Scherk — Respectful handling vs. rude wrangling: Putting purrspective into practice
Dr. M. Scherk — When do cats with chronic kidney disease need protein restriction?
Dr. M. Scherk — The complicated geriatric cat: Scores of disorders
Gastrointestinal Medicine 31 ADr. K. Tolbert — Dysphagia and dysmotility: Recognizing it early and correctly
Dr. K. Tolbert — Evidence and indications for using probiotics in dogs and cats
Dr. K. Tolbert — New evidence for using gastroprotectants in patients with ulcers and other pains in the gut
Dr. K. Tolbert — The hows and whys of using gastric acid suppressants
Dr. K. Tolbert — Feline vomiting: New tactics for identifying the cause and treating it
Imaging 31 BDr. K. Spaulding — Ultrasonography of lymph nodes, The big, the bad, and the ugly
Dr. K. Spaulding — Ultrasonography of the bladder: How to identify the causes of hematuria
Dr. K. Spaulding — Findings to treasure: Radiographic imaging of the chest
Dr. K. Spaulding — Musculoskeletal ultrasound: A sturdy foundation
Dr. K. Spaulding — Ultrasonography of the adrenal glands: What do I do now that I have found them?
Nutrition 31 CDr. M. Cline — Obesity and ______ (Pick your disease!): Managing obesity and concurrent disease in pets
Dr. M. Cline — Feeding patients that have chronic kidney disease: The controversy and lessons from the literature
Dr. M. Cline — Raw food diets: Is there evidence to support their use?
Dr. M. Cline — Tackling my favorite nutrition myths
Dr. M. Cline — Unconventional diets for cats
Parasitology 32 ADr. L. Starkey — What’s your diagnosis? Challenging feline parasite cases
Dr. L. Starkey — What’s your diagnosis? Challenging canine parasite cases
Dr. L. Starkey — Diagnostic dilemmas in dirofilariasis: How heartworms “hide”
EVENING SESSIONSMarriott Marquis & Marina, South Tower, Level 1
Point Loma RoomDR. N. PETERSON — Managing trauma patients: The first critical hour . . . and beyond
Solana RoomDR. J. WHITTINGTON — A+ - Optimizing anesthesia and analgesia for exotic mammal patients
CVC on the go!CVC San Diego session grids are now mobile optimized! Go tothecvc.com/cvc-sd-clinical-program/Get all the information you need to plan your CE on your phone or other mobile device, including room numbers! CVC — exCEptional!
ClinicalP
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Breakfast Friday, December 9 ROOM 8:00 – 9:00 AM 9:10 – 10:10 AM 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Lunch Options
7:00 – 9:00 AMBallroom 20 AEye Opener Continental BreakfastAll attendees
Avian Medicine 28 C Dr. J. Whittington — Bird basics: Tips and tricks for performing primary techniques
Brea
k 9
:00
– 9:
10 A
M
Dr. J. Whittington — What’s your diagnosis? Avian diagnostic test options and results interpretation
Brea
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0:10
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1:00
AM
Exhi
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pens
at 1
0:00
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Dr. J. Whittington — Avian 911: Managing the emergent sick bird
12:00 – 1:15 PMLunch in the Exhibit Hall
Behavior 29 CD Dr. E. Christensen — Get lost! Stranger-directed aggression in cats
Learn then Earn Dr. E. Christensen and Dr. K. Felsted — C’mon back, kitties: How to increase your cat visits (and your bottom line)
Dr. E. Christensen — Safe at home: Quick and practical tips for owner-directed aggression in cats and dogs
Clinical Pathology 26 A Dr. C. Thompson — Monkey business: Patterns and algorithms in clinical pathology
Dr. C. Thompson — Pitfalls! Top clinical pathology air balls
Dr. C. Thompson — Blood, urine, pus, bile, chyle, water, cancer: Cytology of effusions
Critical Care 30 A Dr. N. Peterson — Refeeding syndrome: When good food goes bad Dr. N. Peterson — Dystocia: Is it time?
Dr. N. Peterson — Resuscitation endpoints in critical care: It’s not about the journey, it’s about the destination
Dentistry 26 B Dr. B. Greenfi eld — Oral Tumors 101: What you absolutely need to know
Dr. B. Greenfi eld — Why “let’s keep an eye on it” won’t work anymore: Addressing fractured and discolored teeth
Dr. B. Greenfi eld — Updates on treating feline gingivostomatitis
Dermatology 31 BC Dr. A. Kirby — Fleas, fl eas, and more fl eas Dr. A. Kirby — Pemphigus treatment and history Dr. A. Kirby — Demodex on the new frontier
dvm360 Full Circle Improv Learning!
33 AB Dr. A. Roark and M. Pierson — Why can’t we be friends? Staff-on-staff drama
Dr. A. Roark and M. Pierson — Technician/DVM confl ict: Different jobs, same problems
Dr. A. Roark and M. Pierson — “Because I’m the boss.” How to end staff vs. management drama
Endocrinology 30 BC Dr. E. Behrend — Treating diabetes mellitus: What should I use? Dr. E. Behrend — Diabetic conundrums: Diffi cult-to-manage cases
Dr. E. Behrend — Diagnosing canine hypothyroidism: A case-based approach
Feline MedicineProgram coordinated by the American Association of Feline Practitioners
30 DE Dr. S. Bailey — Cats and the lost art of fl uid analysis Dr. S. Bailey — Feeding tubes in cats: The good, bad, and ugly
Dr. S. Bailey — When cats retch, heave, yack, gag, ‘n hurl: What does it really mean?
Imaging 31 A Dr. K. Spaulding — Gastrointestinal ultrasonography: What a gas! Dr. K. Spaulding — Ocular ultrasound: An insight into the globe
Dr. K. Spaulding — Neuromuscular ultrasound: That takes a lot of nerve
Low-Stress, Pet-Friendly Practice 29 AB Dr. M. Becker — Fear FreeSM practice: With it, you’ll thrive—
without it, you may not surviveDr. M. Becker — Apples and oranges: Signifi cant differences between Fear FreeSM and “fearful” practices
Learn then Earn Dr. J. Bloom and Dr. K. Felsted — Never fear, low-stress is here! How to cash in on calmness
Parasitology 32 A Dr. L. Starkey — Problems beyond the pest: Tick-borne diseases Dr. L. Starkey — Parasites for pets and people: Zoonoses
Dr. L. Starkey — Preventive practices for fi ghting fl eas and attacking ticks
Personal Well-being 28 B8:00 – 9:00 AM Dr. K. Pope-Robinson — How to be happy in veterinary medicine: Where’s the obstruction?
9:15 – 10:15 AM Dr. K. Pope-Robinson — How to be happy in veterinary medicine: Excise the obstacles!
11:00 AM – 12:00 PMDr. K. Pope-Robinson — How to manage emotions in tough conversations with clients
Shelter Medicine Program coordinated by the Association of Shelter Veterinarians
23 A Dr. A. Dykstra — It’s not “just a cold.” Feline URI management in the shelter
Dr. A. Dykstra — What is titering all about? A simple approach to managing outbreaks
Dr. A. Dykstra — Don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater: How to manage a parvovirus outbreak without euthanizing puppies
ClinicalProgram Friday Morning
Refreshments are available in the Exhibit Hall
during open hours, compliments of
Room 23 BC / Laser Therapy Symposium The Science, Healing, and Profi ts of High Power Dr. John C. Godbold, Jr.
Sponsored by
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Breakfast Friday, December 9 ROOM 8:00 – 9:00 AM 9:10 – 10:10 AM 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Lunch Options
7:00 – 9:00 AMBallroom 20 AEye Opener Continental BreakfastAll attendees
Avian Medicine 28 C Dr. J. Whittington — Bird basics: Tips and tricks for performing primary techniques
Brea
k 9
:00
– 9:
10 A
M
Dr. J. Whittington — What’s your diagnosis? Avian diagnostic test options and results interpretation
Brea
k 1
0:10
– 1
1:00
AM
Exhi
bit H
all o
pens
at 1
0:00
AM
Dr. J. Whittington — Avian 911: Managing the emergent sick bird
12:00 – 1:15 PMLunch in the Exhibit Hall
Behavior 29 CD Dr. E. Christensen — Get lost! Stranger-directed aggression in cats
Learn then Earn Dr. E. Christensen and Dr. K. Felsted — C’mon back, kitties: How to increase your cat visits (and your bottom line)
Dr. E. Christensen — Safe at home: Quick and practical tips for owner-directed aggression in cats and dogs
Clinical Pathology 26 A Dr. C. Thompson — Monkey business: Patterns and algorithms in clinical pathology
Dr. C. Thompson — Pitfalls! Top clinical pathology air balls
Dr. C. Thompson — Blood, urine, pus, bile, chyle, water, cancer: Cytology of effusions
Critical Care 30 A Dr. N. Peterson — Refeeding syndrome: When good food goes bad Dr. N. Peterson — Dystocia: Is it time?
Dr. N. Peterson — Resuscitation endpoints in critical care: It’s not about the journey, it’s about the destination
Dentistry 26 B Dr. B. Greenfi eld — Oral Tumors 101: What you absolutely need to know
Dr. B. Greenfi eld — Why “let’s keep an eye on it” won’t work anymore: Addressing fractured and discolored teeth
Dr. B. Greenfi eld — Updates on treating feline gingivostomatitis
Dermatology 31 BC Dr. A. Kirby — Fleas, fl eas, and more fl eas Dr. A. Kirby — Pemphigus treatment and history Dr. A. Kirby — Demodex on the new frontier
dvm360 Full Circle Improv Learning!
33 AB Dr. A. Roark and M. Pierson — Why can’t we be friends? Staff-on-staff drama
Dr. A. Roark and M. Pierson — Technician/DVM confl ict: Different jobs, same problems
Dr. A. Roark and M. Pierson — “Because I’m the boss.” How to end staff vs. management drama
Endocrinology 30 BC Dr. E. Behrend — Treating diabetes mellitus: What should I use? Dr. E. Behrend — Diabetic conundrums: Diffi cult-to-manage cases
Dr. E. Behrend — Diagnosing canine hypothyroidism: A case-based approach
Feline MedicineProgram coordinated by the American Association of Feline Practitioners
30 DE Dr. S. Bailey — Cats and the lost art of fl uid analysis Dr. S. Bailey — Feeding tubes in cats: The good, bad, and ugly
Dr. S. Bailey — When cats retch, heave, yack, gag, ‘n hurl: What does it really mean?
Imaging 31 A Dr. K. Spaulding — Gastrointestinal ultrasonography: What a gas! Dr. K. Spaulding — Ocular ultrasound: An insight into the globe
Dr. K. Spaulding — Neuromuscular ultrasound: That takes a lot of nerve
Low-Stress, Pet-Friendly Practice 29 AB Dr. M. Becker — Fear FreeSM practice: With it, you’ll thrive—
without it, you may not surviveDr. M. Becker — Apples and oranges: Signifi cant differences between Fear FreeSM and “fearful” practices
Learn then Earn Dr. J. Bloom and Dr. K. Felsted — Never fear, low-stress is here! How to cash in on calmness
Parasitology 32 A Dr. L. Starkey — Problems beyond the pest: Tick-borne diseases Dr. L. Starkey — Parasites for pets and people: Zoonoses
Dr. L. Starkey — Preventive practices for fi ghting fl eas and attacking ticks
Personal Well-being 28 B8:00 – 9:00 AM Dr. K. Pope-Robinson — How to be happy in veterinary medicine: Where’s the obstruction?
9:15 – 10:15 AM Dr. K. Pope-Robinson — How to be happy in veterinary medicine: Excise the obstacles!
11:00 AM – 12:00 PMDr. K. Pope-Robinson — How to manage emotions in tough conversations with clients
Shelter Medicine Program coordinated by the Association of Shelter Veterinarians
23 A Dr. A. Dykstra — It’s not “just a cold.” Feline URI management in the shelter
Dr. A. Dykstra — What is titering all about? A simple approach to managing outbreaks
Dr. A. Dykstra — Don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater: How to manage a parvovirus outbreak without euthanizing puppies
Turn page for Friday afternoon schedule ➤
Watch for the Two-way Learning icon throughout the program grid!
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM — 4 hours of CE credit offered — Free to CVC attendees. See ad on p. 61.
The Science, Healing, and Profi ts of High Power Dr. John C. Godbold, Jr.
ClinicalP
rogram Friday M
orning
Sponsored by
12:00 – 1:15 PM Room 24 ABLunch and Learn: A common sense approach to lawsuit elimination and tax reductionLeland McKayCE credit offered: 1 hourFree to CVC attendees
12:00 – 1:15 PM Room 20 BLunch and Learn: The future is here: Innovative therapy for atopic dermatitis Dr. Catherine OuterbridgeCE credit offered: 1 hour*Free to CVC attendees*See p. 92 for CE information
Sponsored by
12:10 – 1:10 PM Ask the Expert LuncheonRoom 27 A Dr. E. Christensen — Behavioral solutions: Present your case, leave with a plan Cost: $50CE credit offered: 1 hour
12:10 – 1:10 PM Ask the Expert Luncheon Room 27 B Dr. L. Hess — What every new practice owner needs to knowCost: $50CE credit offered: 1 hour
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Lunch Options Friday, December 9 ROOM 1:15 – 2:15 PM 3:00 – 4:00 PM 4:30 – 5:30 PM 5:30 – 6:45 PM 7:00 – 9:00 PM
12:00 – 1:15 PMLunch in the Exhibit Hall
Critical Care 30 A Dr. K. Santoro Beer — Medical management of thoracic trauma
Brea
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15 –
3:0
0 PM
Dr. K. Santoro Beer — Head trauma without the headaches
Brea
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4:3
0 PM
Dr. K. Santoro Beer — OMG AKI!! What do I do now?
Dermatology 31 BC Dr. A. Kirby — Cushing’s disease in the derm world Dr. A. Kirby — New drugs in dermatology Dr. A. Kirby — Itchy puppies
Feline MedicineProgram coordinated by the American Association of Feline Practitioners
30 DE Dr. S. Bailey — Feline hyperthyroid disease: New guidelines Dr. S. Bailey — Physical examination of the cat: More fun than ever!
Dr. S. Bailey — FLUTD: Can you fl ush out a diagnosis?
Expert2: The Power of InteractionGastrointestinal Medicine
32 B Dr. K. Simpson — What’s causing this GI bleeding? Dr. K. Simpson — Why does this cat always have diarrhea?
Dr. K. Simpson — Feline IBD or lymphoma? How to differentiate and manage these diseases
Low-Stress, Pet-Friendly Practice 29 AB Dr. M. Becker — Top 10 ways to get started with Fear
FreeSM practice
Dr. J. Bloom — Fear FreeSM in general practice — thank you for coming,have a nice stay!
M. Becker, CPDT — Lead the way! Use client education to show your community how your behavior- and training-friendly practice enhances pets’ emotional well-being
Oncology 31 A Dr. S. Ettinger — My top tips for managing cancer patients in your practice
Dr. S. Ettinger — What to do with lumps and bumps: See something, do something. Why wait? Aspirate!
Dr. S. Ettinger — How to talk to clients about cancer: Things you didn’t learn in vet school
Orthopedics 26 BDr. D. Dycus — The roadmap to fracture management: Part I: Diagnosing fractures and choosing a fi xation technique
Dr. D. Dycus — The road map to fracture management: Part II: Selecting a fi xation technique and external coaptation
Dr. D. Dycus —The road map to fracture management: Part III: Selecting internal and external fi xation techniques
Pain ManagementProgram coordinated by the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management
26 A Dr. M. Brunke — Pain: Diagnosis and treatment Dr. M. Brunke — NSAIDs in dogs and cats: The basics and beyond
Dr. M. Brunke — Managing DJD: Beyond the NSAIDs
Shelter MedicineProgram coordinated by the Association of Shelter Veterinarians
23 ADr. P. Bushby — 2016 revisions to the Veterinary Medical Care Guidelines for Spay-Neuter Programs: Patient care and clinical procedures; preoperative care and anesthesia
Dr. P. Bushby — 2016 revisions to the Veterinary Medical Care Guidelines for Spay-Neuter Programs: Surgical and postoperative care; operations management
Dr. P. Bushby — Safe, effi cient spay-neuter techniques used by shelter DVMs (and general practice DVMs): Discussion and video demonstrations
Veterinary Hospice and Palliative Care 28 C Dr. M. Gardner — The art of euthanasia and the science of
death: Front of house
Dr. M. Gardner — The art of euthanasia and the science of death: Preparing the stage
Dr. M. Gardner — The art of euthanasia and the science of death: Delivering the performance
Veterinary Leadership Program provided by the Veterinary Leadership InstituteSee p. 19 for details.
33 C1:15 – 5:30 PMDr. B. Charles — Emotional Intelligence 101:
(Free to CVC veterinarian attendees; seating limited to 50)
The three hours no one got — and everyone needed — in vet school
ClinicalProgram Friday Afternoon
Need to recharge? Stop by the Charging Stations in the Registration Lobbyand the Exhibit Hall.
Refreshments are available in the Exhibit Hall
during open hours, compliments of
Sponsored by
12:00 – 1:15 PM Room 24 ABLunch and Learn: A common sense approach to lawsuit elimination and tax reductionLeland McKayCE credit offered: 1 hourFree to CVC attendees
12:00 – 1:15 PM Room 20 BLunch and Learn: The future is here: Innovative therapy for atopic dermatitis Dr. Catherine OuterbridgeCE credit offered: 1 hour*Free to CVC attendees*See p. 92 for CE information
Sponsored by
12:10 – 1:10 PM Ask the Expert LuncheonRoom 27 A Dr. E. Christensen — Behavioral solutions: Present your case, leave with a plan Cost: $50CE credit offered: 1 hour
12:10 – 1:10 PM Ask the Expert Luncheon Room 27 B Dr. L. Hess — What every new practice owner needs to knowCost: $50CE credit offered: 1 hour
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Lunch Options Friday, December 9 ROOM 1:15 – 2:15 PM 3:00 – 4:00 PM 4:30 – 5:30 PM 5:30 – 6:45 PM 7:00 – 9:00 PM
12:00 – 1:15 PMLunch in the Exhibit Hall
Critical Care 30 A Dr. K. Santoro Beer — Medical management of thoracic trauma
Brea
k 2:
15 –
3:0
0 PM
Dr. K. Santoro Beer — Head trauma without the headaches
Brea
k 4:
00 –
4:3
0 PM
Dr. K. Santoro Beer — OMG AKI!! What do I do now?
Dermatology 31 BC Dr. A. Kirby — Cushing’s disease in the derm world Dr. A. Kirby — New drugs in dermatology Dr. A. Kirby — Itchy puppies
Feline MedicineProgram coordinated by the American Association of Feline Practitioners
30 DE Dr. S. Bailey — Feline hyperthyroid disease: New guidelines Dr. S. Bailey — Physical examination of the cat: More fun than ever!
Dr. S. Bailey — FLUTD: Can you fl ush out a diagnosis?
Expert2: The Power of InteractionGastrointestinal Medicine
32 B Dr. K. Simpson — What’s causing this GI bleeding? Dr. K. Simpson — Why does this cat always have diarrhea?
Dr. K. Simpson — Feline IBD or lymphoma? How to differentiate and manage these diseases
Low-Stress, Pet-Friendly Practice 29 AB Dr. M. Becker — Top 10 ways to get started with Fear
FreeSM practice
Dr. J. Bloom — Fear FreeSM in general practice — thank you for coming,have a nice stay!
M. Becker, CPDT — Lead the way! Use client education to show your community how your behavior- and training-friendly practice enhances pets’ emotional well-being
Oncology 31 A Dr. S. Ettinger — My top tips for managing cancer patients in your practice
Dr. S. Ettinger — What to do with lumps and bumps: See something, do something. Why wait? Aspirate!
Dr. S. Ettinger — How to talk to clients about cancer: Things you didn’t learn in vet school
Orthopedics 26 BDr. D. Dycus — The roadmap to fracture management: Part I: Diagnosing fractures and choosing a fi xation technique
Dr. D. Dycus — The road map to fracture management: Part II: Selecting a fi xation technique and external coaptation
Dr. D. Dycus —The road map to fracture management: Part III: Selecting internal and external fi xation techniques
Pain ManagementProgram coordinated by the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management
26 A Dr. M. Brunke — Pain: Diagnosis and treatment Dr. M. Brunke — NSAIDs in dogs and cats: The basics and beyond
Dr. M. Brunke — Managing DJD: Beyond the NSAIDs
Shelter MedicineProgram coordinated by the Association of Shelter Veterinarians
23 ADr. P. Bushby — 2016 revisions to the Veterinary Medical Care Guidelines for Spay-Neuter Programs: Patient care and clinical procedures; preoperative care and anesthesia
Dr. P. Bushby — 2016 revisions to the Veterinary Medical Care Guidelines for Spay-Neuter Programs: Surgical and postoperative care; operations management
Dr. P. Bushby — Safe, effi cient spay-neuter techniques used by shelter DVMs (and general practice DVMs): Discussion and video demonstrations
Veterinary Hospice and Palliative Care 28 C Dr. M. Gardner — The art of euthanasia and the science of
death: Front of house
Dr. M. Gardner — The art of euthanasia and the science of death: Preparing the stage
Dr. M. Gardner — The art of euthanasia and the science of death: Delivering the performance
Veterinary Leadership Program provided by the Veterinary Leadership InstituteSee p. 19 for details.
33 C1:15 – 5:30 PMDr. B. Charles — Emotional Intelligence 101:
(Free to CVC veterinarian attendees; seating limited to 50)
The three hours no one got — and everyone needed — in vet school
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Welcome Reception in the
Exhibit Hall
Sponsorship support provided by
Watch for the Two-way Learning icon throughout the program grid!
EVENING SESSIONSMarriott Marquis & Marina, South Tower, Level 1
Point Loma RoomDR. J. BLOOM — Fear FreeSM (in)action
Santa Rosa RoomDR. A. ROARK and B. CONRAD, CVPM — Management Happy Hour* *Cash bar available.
Exhibit Hall closes at 6:45 PM
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Breakfast Saturday, December 10 ROOM 8:00 – 9:00 AM 9:30 – 10:30 AM 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Lunch Options
7:00 – 9:00 AMBallroom 20 AEye Opener Continental BreakfastAll attendees
Cardiology 29 CD Dr. W. Church — Cardiac history, physical exam, and the BNP biomarker
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Dr. W. Church — Diagnostic utility of thoracic radiographs vs. echocardiography
Dr. W. Church — Diagnosis and treatment of tachyarrhythmias
12:00 – 1:30 PMLunch in the Exhibit Hall
Critical Care 30 A Dr. K. Santoro Beer — Tips and tricks for fl uid resuscitation
Dr. K. Santoro Beer — Using acid-base analysis in your practice: It can save a life!
Dr. K. Santoro Beer — Cases from the trenches: What we learn when things get ugly
Dermatology 31 BC Dr. J. Noxon — Managing chronic otitis: The keys to getting started on the right foot
Dr. J. Noxon — Managing chronic otitis: Tips to maximize the value of your treatment
Dr. J. Noxon — Managing chronic otitis: Treating the diffi cult case and preventing recurrence
dvm360 Full Circle 33 AB Dr. S. Ettinger and Dr. A. Roark — How not to break bad news
Dr. S. Ettinger and Dr. A. Roark — Cancer and communication case studies
E. Garcia and Dr. S. Ettinger — Technology tips and tricks for the effi cient veterinary team
Feline MedicineProgram coordinated by the American Association of Feline Practitioners
30 DE Dr. R. Downing — They don’t deserve to hurt: The fundamentals of feline pain
Dr. R. Downing — Finding feline pain where it lives: Perfecting your pain palpation plan
Dr. R. Downing — Pain and fear in felines: Linked more than you think
Gastrointestinal Medicine 31 A Dr. K. Simpson — Diagnosing pancreatitis in dogs and cats — tips and traps
Dr. K. Simpson — Diagnosing and managing chronic intestinal disease in dogs
Dr. K. Simpson — Diagnosing and managing chronic intestinal disease in dogs (con’t)
In this Case: Real Discussions, Real Results 32 B
Dr. G. Landsberg and Dr. S. Denenberg (online collaborator) — Do these fearful and aggressive dogs need drugs?
Check out Drs. Ettinger and Roark’s cases in communication session above!
Explore cruciate case options with Drs. Dycus and Felsted below!
Orthopedics 30 B Dr. D. Dycus — Hip dysplasia: Treatment from the young to the old
Dr. D. Dycus — It’s a puppy, what could possibly go wrong? Developmental orthopedic conditions
Learn then Earn Dr. D. Dycus and Dr. K. Felsted — It’s a cruciate rupture, and surgery is not an option. Now what?
Pain ManagementProgram coordinated by the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management
30 C Dr. M. Brunke — Hydrotherapy: Is water the universal solution?
Learn then Earn Dr. M. Brunke and Dr. K. Felsted — Laser therapy in veterinary rehabilitation
Dr. M. Brunke — Nutraceuticals for canine athletes
Shelter MedicineProgram coordinated by the Association of Shelter Veterinarians 23 A Dr. A. Dykstra — A happy cat is a healthy cat: Humane
feline housing in animal sheltersDr. A. Dykstra — Sheltering starts when they enter the door: How to implement a healthy intake protocol
Dr. A. Dykstra — Assessing shelter health: Monitoring the data
Veterinary Hospice and Palliative Care 32 A Dr. M. Gardner — Before the end: Practical care for the
geriatric patient
Dr. M. Gardner — Before the end: Marketing for geriatrics and adding veterinary hospice to your services
Dr. M. Gardner — Assessing quality of life
USDA/NVAPProgram coordinated by the USDA National Veterinary Accreditation Program
28 C Dr. G. Brickler — Module 4: Preventing disease introduction and spread
Dr. M. Gibson — Module 7: Foreign animal disease detection in Category 1 animals
Dr. J. Coote — Module 9: Interstate and International Health Certifi cates for Category 1 animals
ClinicalProgram Saturday Morning
Watch for the Two-way Learning icon throughout the program grid!
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Room 23 BC / Urology Symposium
8:00 – 9:00 AMDr. Heidi Lobprise — To pee or not to pee — A senior pet dilemma
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM3 CE Hours offered*(1 hour/each session)Free to CVC attendees.*See CE information on p. 92.
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Breakfast Saturday, December 10 ROOM 8:00 – 9:00 AM 9:30 – 10:30 AM 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Lunch Options
7:00 – 9:00 AMBallroom 20 AEye Opener Continental BreakfastAll attendees
Cardiology 29 CD Dr. W. Church — Cardiac history, physical exam, and the BNP biomarker
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Dr. W. Church — Diagnosis and treatment of tachyarrhythmias
12:00 – 1:30 PMLunch in the Exhibit Hall
Critical Care 30 A Dr. K. Santoro Beer — Tips and tricks for fl uid resuscitation
Dr. K. Santoro Beer — Using acid-base analysis in your practice: It can save a life!
Dr. K. Santoro Beer — Cases from the trenches: What we learn when things get ugly
Dermatology 31 BC Dr. J. Noxon — Managing chronic otitis: The keys to getting started on the right foot
Dr. J. Noxon — Managing chronic otitis: Tips to maximize the value of your treatment
Dr. J. Noxon — Managing chronic otitis: Treating the diffi cult case and preventing recurrence
dvm360 Full Circle 33 AB Dr. S. Ettinger and Dr. A. Roark — How not to break bad news
Dr. S. Ettinger and Dr. A. Roark — Cancer and communication case studies
E. Garcia and Dr. S. Ettinger — Technology tips and tricks for the effi cient veterinary team
Feline MedicineProgram coordinated by the American Association of Feline Practitioners
30 DE Dr. R. Downing — They don’t deserve to hurt: The fundamentals of feline pain
Dr. R. Downing — Finding feline pain where it lives: Perfecting your pain palpation plan
Dr. R. Downing — Pain and fear in felines: Linked more than you think
Gastrointestinal Medicine 31 A Dr. K. Simpson — Diagnosing pancreatitis in dogs and cats — tips and traps
Dr. K. Simpson — Diagnosing and managing chronic intestinal disease in dogs
Dr. K. Simpson — Diagnosing and managing chronic intestinal disease in dogs (con’t)
In this Case: Real Discussions, Real Results 32 B
Dr. G. Landsberg and Dr. S. Denenberg (online collaborator) — Do these fearful and aggressive dogs need drugs?
Check out Drs. Ettinger and Roark’s cases in communication session above!
Explore cruciate case options with Drs. Dycus and Felsted below!
Orthopedics 30 B Dr. D. Dycus — Hip dysplasia: Treatment from the young to the old
Dr. D. Dycus — It’s a puppy, what could possibly go wrong? Developmental orthopedic conditions
Learn then Earn Dr. D. Dycus and Dr. K. Felsted — It’s a cruciate rupture, and surgery is not an option. Now what?
Pain ManagementProgram coordinated by the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management
30 C Dr. M. Brunke — Hydrotherapy: Is water the universal solution?
Learn then Earn Dr. M. Brunke and Dr. K. Felsted — Laser therapy in veterinary rehabilitation
Dr. M. Brunke — Nutraceuticals for canine athletes
Shelter MedicineProgram coordinated by the Association of Shelter Veterinarians 23 A Dr. A. Dykstra — A happy cat is a healthy cat: Humane
feline housing in animal sheltersDr. A. Dykstra — Sheltering starts when they enter the door: How to implement a healthy intake protocol
Dr. A. Dykstra — Assessing shelter health: Monitoring the data
Veterinary Hospice and Palliative Care 32 A Dr. M. Gardner — Before the end: Practical care for the
geriatric patient
Dr. M. Gardner — Before the end: Marketing for geriatrics and adding veterinary hospice to your services
Dr. M. Gardner — Assessing quality of life
USDA/NVAPProgram coordinated by the USDA National Veterinary Accreditation Program
28 C Dr. G. Brickler — Module 4: Preventing disease introduction and spread
Dr. M. Gibson — Module 7: Foreign animal disease detection in Category 1 animals
Dr. J. Coote — Module 9: Interstate and International Health Certifi cates for Category 1 animals
Turn page for Saturday afternoon schedule ➤
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9:30 –10:30 AMDr. Jeff Nichol — Urine soiling behavior? Urinary disease? Making the right call
11:00 AM – 12:00 PMDr. Jody Lulich — Stuck in the Stone Age: What you need to know
12:15 – 1:15 PM Ask the Expert LuncheonRoom 27 A Dr. J. Bloom — Implementing Fear FreeSM handling in general practice — a real-life experience
Cost: $50CE credit offered: 1 hour
12:15 – 1:15 PM Ask the Expert Luncheon Room 27 B Dr. R. Harvey — Sedation and restraint for the fractious patient — safety and convenience for all
Cost: $50CE credit offered: 1 hour
12:00 – 1:15 PMRoom 24 ABLunch and Learn: It Only Takes One Missed DoseDr. Chris AdolphCE credit offered: 1 hour*Free to CVC attendees *See p. 92 for CE information
Sponsored by
12:00 – 1:00 PMBallroom 20 BLunch and Learn: Part 1: Laser Therapy Simplifi ed: A Complete Review of What You Really Need to KnowDr. David BradleyCE credit offered: 1 hourFree to CVC attendees*See p. 32 for Part 2 Workshop. Sponsored by
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ClinicalProgram Saturday Afternoon
Watch for the Two-way Learning icon throughout the program grid!
Lunch Options Saturday, December 10 ROOM 1:30 – 2:30 PM 3:00 – 4:00 PM 4:45 – 5:45 PM 7:00 – 9:00 PM
12:00 – 1:30 PMLunch in the Exhibit Hall
Anesthesia 30 B Dr. R. Harvey — 10 best things about feline pain management
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EVENING SESSIONSMarriott Marquis & Marina, South Tower, Level 1
Point Loma RoomDR. M. GARDNER — Employee motivation, how to recruit exceptional team members, and how to fi nd a job you LOVE
Solana RoomK. COOLEY, BA, CVT, VTS (Anesthesia/Analgesia) and T. MCNERNEY, BS, CVT, CVPP, VTS (Anesthesia/Analgesia) — Ask the anesthesia “techspert”
Cardiology 29 CD Dr. W. Church — Coughing dogs are not all created equal Dr. W. Church — Mitral valve disease: The complete story Dr. W. Church — Insights into the feline heart
Dermatology 31 BC Dr. J. Budgin — Immune-mediated skin diseases: EM, TEN, and more! Dr. J. Budgin — Vasculitis and dermatomyositis Dr. J. Budgin — Beyond steroids: Therapy of
immune-mediated skin disease
Feline MedicineProgram coordinated by the American Association of Feline Practitioners
30 DE Dr. R. Downing — Pharma and feline pain: Making the best choices
Learn then Earn Dr. R. Downing and Dr. K. Felsted — Building and charging for a pain treatment pyramid for cats
Dr. R. Downing — Building a chronic pain management pyramid
Low-Stress, Pet-Friendly Practice 29 AB Dr. G. Landsberg — Happy cats and happy dogs = Happy
vets, staff, and ownersDr. G. Landsberg — Behavioral management of fear and aggression in your patients
Room 30 BDr. R. Harvey — The big goal: Reducing fear, pain, and stress in veterinary patients
Neurology 30 C Dr. H. Barnes Heller — Acute seizure management: What do we really know about the drugs we give?
Dr. H. Barnes Heller — Help! My dog has fallen and cannot get up: Acute vestibular disease in dogs
Dr. H. Barnes Heller — Canine meningoencephalitis—it’s not just GME anymore
Oncology 31 A Dr. S. Ettinger — Canine lymphoma: Review and what’s new
Dr. S. Ettinger — Feline GI lymphoma: High-grade, low-grade, vs. IBD
Dr. S. Ettinger — Treating advanced cancer like a chronic disease: Use of metronomic chemotherapy for metastatic cancer
Ophthalmology Program provided by Eye Care for Animals
32 A Dr. J. Norman — Differential diagnoses of the red eye Dr. J. Norman — Avoiding diabetic ocular disasters Dr. J. Norman — Feline internal ocular disease: Uveitis to retinopathy
Veterinary LeadershipProgram coordinated by the Women’s Veterinary Leadership Development InitiativeSee p. 19 for details.
26 BDr. C. DeWilde and Dr. S. Wooten — Women as top dogs: Overcome your psychological glass ceiling and lead the pack
Dr. C. DeWilde and Dr. S. Wooten — Minion, Martian, or Overlord? Choose your own adventure
Dr. S. Wooten and Dr. C. DeWilde — Women as bitches leaders: The struggle is real
Your Practice Presence: Get Online and Go Off the Chart
32 B 1:30 – 2:30 PME. Garcia — Top online mistakes and how to fi x them
3:15 – 4:15 PM E. Garcia — 25 tools and apps that will rock your practice
4:30 – 5:30 PME. Garcia — Audit your digital presence (or watch us audit somebody else!)
USDA/NVAPProgram coordinated by the USDA National Veterinary Accreditation Program
28 C Dr. M. Gibson — Module 18: Avian infl uenza and exotic Newcastle disease
Dr. S. Beutelschies — Module 19: Animal health emergency response
Dr. L. Rawson — Module 22: Animal welfare: An introduction
Ballroom 20 B / Part 2: Successful LaserImplementation Workshop *See Lunch Options column at left for Part 1 Lunch & Learn.
12:15 – 1:15 PM Ask the Expert LuncheonRoom 27 A Dr. J. Bloom — Implementing Fear FreeSM handling in general practice — a real-life experience
Cost: $50CE credit offered: 1 hour
12:15 – 1:15 PM Ask the Expert Luncheon Room 27 B Dr. R. Harvey — Sedation and restraint for the fractious patient — safety and convenience for all
Cost: $50CE credit offered: 1 hour
12:00 – 1:15 PMRoom 24 ABLunch and Learn: It Only Takes One Missed DoseDr. Chris AdolphCE credit offered: 1 hour*Free to CVC attendees *See p. 92 for CE information
Sponsored by
12:00 – 1:00 PMBallroom 20 BLunch and Learn: Part 1: Laser Therapy Simplifi ed: A Complete Review of What You Really Need to KnowDr. David BradleyCE credit offered: 1 hourFree to CVC attendees*See below for Part 2 Workshop. Sponsored by
Need to recharge? Stop by the Charging Stations in the Registration Lobbyand the Exhibit Hall.
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Lunch Options Saturday, December 10 ROOM 1:30 – 2:30 PM 3:00 – 4:00 PM 4:45 – 5:45 PM 7:00 – 9:00 PM
12:00 – 1:30 PMLunch in the Exhibit Hall
Anesthesia 30 B Dr. R. Harvey — 10 best things about feline pain management
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EVENING SESSIONSMarriott Marquis & Marina, South Tower, Level 1
Point Loma RoomDR. M. GARDNER — Employee motivation, how to recruit exceptional team members, and how to fi nd a job you LOVE
Solana RoomK. COOLEY, BA, CVT, VTS (Anesthesia/Analgesia) and T. MCNERNEY, BS, CVT, CVPP, VTS (Anesthesia/Analgesia) — Ask the anesthesia “techspert”
Cardiology 29 CD Dr. W. Church — Coughing dogs are not all created equal Dr. W. Church — Mitral valve disease: The complete story Dr. W. Church — Insights into the feline heart
Dermatology 31 BC Dr. J. Budgin — Immune-mediated skin diseases: EM, TEN, and more! Dr. J. Budgin — Vasculitis and dermatomyositis Dr. J. Budgin — Beyond steroids: Therapy of
immune-mediated skin disease
Feline MedicineProgram coordinated by the American Association of Feline Practitioners
30 DE Dr. R. Downing — Pharma and feline pain: Making the best choices
Learn then Earn Dr. R. Downing and Dr. K. Felsted — Building and charging for a pain treatment pyramid for cats
Dr. R. Downing — Building a chronic pain management pyramid
Low-Stress, Pet-Friendly Practice 29 AB Dr. G. Landsberg — Happy cats and happy dogs = Happy
vets, staff, and ownersDr. G. Landsberg — Behavioral management of fear and aggression in your patients
Room 30 BDr. R. Harvey — The big goal: Reducing fear, pain, and stress in veterinary patients
Neurology 30 C Dr. H. Barnes Heller — Acute seizure management: What do we really know about the drugs we give?
Dr. H. Barnes Heller — Help! My dog has fallen and cannot get up: Acute vestibular disease in dogs
Dr. H. Barnes Heller — Canine meningoencephalitis—it’s not just GME anymore
Oncology 31 A Dr. S. Ettinger — Canine lymphoma: Review and what’s new
Dr. S. Ettinger — Feline GI lymphoma: High-grade, low-grade, vs. IBD
Dr. S. Ettinger — Treating advanced cancer like a chronic disease: Use of metronomic chemotherapy for metastatic cancer
Ophthalmology Program provided by Eye Care for Animals
32 A Dr. J. Norman — Differential diagnoses of the red eye Dr. J. Norman — Avoiding diabetic ocular disasters Dr. J. Norman — Feline internal ocular disease: Uveitis to retinopathy
Veterinary LeadershipProgram coordinated by the Women’s Veterinary Leadership Development InitiativeSee p. 19 for details.
26 BDr. C. DeWilde and Dr. S. Wooten — Women as top dogs: Overcome your psychological glass ceiling and lead the pack
Dr. C. DeWilde and Dr. S. Wooten — Minion, Martian, or Overlord? Choose your own adventure
Dr. S. Wooten and Dr. C. DeWilde — Women as bitches leaders: The struggle is real
Your Practice Presence: Get Online and Go Off the Chart
32 B 1:30 – 2:30 PME. Garcia — Top online mistakes and how to fi x them
3:15 – 4:15 PM E. Garcia — 25 tools and apps that will rock your practice
4:30 – 5:30 PME. Garcia — Audit your digital presence (or watch us audit somebody else!)
USDA/NVAPProgram coordinated by the USDA National Veterinary Accreditation Program
28 C Dr. M. Gibson — Module 18: Avian infl uenza and exotic Newcastle disease
Dr. S. Beutelschies — Module 19: Animal health emergency response
Dr. L. Rawson — Module 22: Animal welfare: An introduction
Refreshments are available in the Exhibit Hall
during open hours, compliments of
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Dr. David Bradley and Aaron Bakken 1:30 – 2:30 PM — 1 CE hour offered — Free to CVC Attendees.
CVC on the go!CVC San Diego session grids are now mobile optimized! Go tothecvc.com/cvc-sd-clinical-program/Get all the information you need to plan your CE on your phone or other mobile device, including room numbers! CVC — exCEptional!
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Breakfast Sunday, December 11 ROOM 8:00 – 9:00 AM 9:30 – 10:30 AM 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM Lunch Options
7:00 – 9:00 AMBallroom 20 A Eye Opener Continental BreakfastAll attendees
Anesthesia 30 BDr. R. Harvey — Implementing the AAHA Anesthesia Guidelines for Dogs and Cats in your practice
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Dr. R. Harvey — New drugs and clinical techniques: What’s working for your hospitals?
Dr. R. Harvey — Highly successful techniques simply using local and regional anesthetics
12:15 – 2:00 PMLunch in the Exhibit Hall
1:15 – 2:00 PM Special Ice Cream Treat in Exhibit Hall
Exhibit Hall closes at 2:00 PM
Behavior 29 C Dr. G. Landsberg — Stress: Its effects on pet health and behavior
Dr. G. Landsberg — Abnormal repetitive behavior: Circle, snap, and stare — oh my!
Dr. G. Landsberg — Dementia in dogs and cats: How to identify it and what you can do to improve pets’ behavioral health
Clinical Pharmacology 28 C Dr. L. Trepanier — Rational therapy for vomiting Dr. L. Trepanier — Empirical antibiotic choices Dr. L. Trepanier — Drug dose adjustment for disease
dvm360 Leadership Challenge 32 A Dr. E. Ward — You can be ready for the future
of veterinary medicine! Here’s howB. Conrad, CVPM — Pet care hacks: Ideas to steal from the world’s best veterinary practice managers
B. Howard, K. Reimer, P. Stewart, and M. Valcarcel — Survive and thrive: Insider tips and data about the future of vet med
Expert2: The Power of Interaction Dermatology
32 B Dr. J. Budgin — Select cases in feline dermatology
Dr. J. Budgin — What’s new in the management of dermatophytosis?
Dr. J. Budgin — More than warts: Viral diseases of the skin
Feline Medicine Program coordinated by the American Association of Feline Practitioners
30 DEDr. R. Downing — Non-pharma options for feline pain: Nutrition, nutraceuticals, and rehabilitation
Dr. R. Downing — CRIs for cats: Yes you can! Dr. R. Downing — Palliative care and hospice care for cats
Gastrointestinal Medicine 31 A Dr. S. Owens — Managing PLE in dogs Dr. S. Owens — It’s just a gallbladder, what could go wrong?
Dr. S. Owens — Diagnosing and treating canine pancreatitis
Ophthalmology Program provided by Eye Care for Animals
29 D Dr. K. Konrade — Feline ocular surface disease Dr. K. Konrade — Neurolocalization of blindness Dr. K. Konrade — Corneal surgery
Soft Tissue Surgery 29 AB Dr. K. Tobias — Tension-relieving techniques: Ease the strain of wound closure Dr. K. Tobias — Advanced wound management Dr. K. Tobias — Brachycephalic syndrome: More than
just a short, sweet face
Toxicology 30 C Dr. T. Evans — The neighbor did it! Common malicious poisonings and how to prove it
Dr. T. Evans — Prescribed, OTC, and recreational drugs associated with small animal intoxication
Dr. T. Evans — Is it toxic? How toxic? Electronic toxicology resources available to practitioners
Urology 31 B Dr. G. Grauer — Early diagnosis of CKD: New tests and re-evaluation of the old
Dr. G. Grauer — Staging and managing CKD: A tale of two cats
Dr. G. Grauer — ACE-inhibitors and CKD: The good, bad, and ugly
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Breakfast Sunday, December 11 ROOM 8:00 – 9:00 AM 9:30 – 10:30 AM 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM Lunch Options
7:00 – 9:00 AMBallroom 20 AEye Opener Continental BreakfastAll attendees
Anesthesia 30 BDr. R. Harvey — Implementing the AAHA Anesthesia Guidelines for Dogs and Cats in your practice
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Dr. R. Harvey — New drugs and clinical techniques: What’s working for your hospitals?
Dr. R. Harvey — Highly successful techniques simply using local and regional anesthetics
12:15 – 2:00 PMLunch in the Exhibit Hall
1:15 – 2:00 PM Special Ice Cream Treat in Exhibit Hall
Exhibit Hall closes at 2:00 PM
Behavior 29 C Dr. G. Landsberg — Stress: Its effects on pet health and behavior
Dr. G. Landsberg — Abnormal repetitive behavior: Circle, snap, and stare — oh my!
Dr. G. Landsberg — Dementia in dogs and cats: How to identify it and what you can do to improve pets’ behavioral health
Clinical Pharmacology 28 C Dr. L. Trepanier — Rational therapy for vomiting Dr. L. Trepanier — Empirical antibiotic choices Dr. L. Trepanier — Drug dose adjustment for disease
dvm360 Leadership Challenge 32 A Dr. E. Ward — You can be ready for the future
of veterinary medicine! Here’s howB. Conrad, CVPM — Pet care hacks: Ideas to steal from the world’s best veterinary practice managers
B. Howard, K. Reimer, P. Stewart, and M. Valcarcel — Survive and thrive: Insider tips and data about the future of vet med
Expert2: The Power of Interaction Dermatology
32 B Dr. J. Budgin — Select cases in feline dermatology
Dr. J. Budgin — What’s new in the management of dermatophytosis?
Dr. J. Budgin — More than warts: Viral diseases of the skin
Feline MedicineProgram coordinated by the American Association of Feline Practitioners
30 DEDr. R. Downing — Non-pharma options for feline pain: Nutrition, nutraceuticals, and rehabilitation
Dr. R. Downing — CRIs for cats: Yes you can! Dr. R. Downing — Palliative care and hospice care for cats
Gastrointestinal Medicine 31 A Dr. S. Owens — Managing PLE in dogs Dr. S. Owens — It’s just a gallbladder, what could go wrong?
Dr. S. Owens — Diagnosing and treating canine pancreatitis
OphthalmologyProgram provided by Eye Care for Animals
29 D Dr. K. Konrade — Feline ocular surface disease Dr. K. Konrade — Neurolocalization of blindness Dr. K. Konrade — Corneal surgery
Soft Tissue Surgery 29 AB Dr. K. Tobias — Tension-relieving techniques: Ease the strain of wound closure Dr. K. Tobias — Advanced wound management Dr. K. Tobias — Brachycephalic syndrome: More than
just a short, sweet face
Toxicology 30 C Dr. T. Evans — The neighbor did it! Common malicious poisonings and how to prove it
Dr. T. Evans — Prescribed, OTC, and recreational drugs associated with small animal intoxication
Dr. T. Evans — Is it toxic? How toxic? Electronic toxicology resources available to practitioners
Urology 31 B Dr. G. Grauer — Early diagnosis of CKD: New tests and re-evaluation of the old
Dr. G. Grauer — Staging and managing CKD: A tale of two cats
Dr. G. Grauer — ACE-inhibitors and CKD: The good, bad, and ugly
12:30 – 1:30 PM Ask the Expert LuncheonRoom 27 A B. Halow, LVT, CVPM — What practices with the best dental compliance are doing right
Cost: $50CE credit offered: 1 hour
12:30 – 1:30 PM Ask the Expert Luncheon Room 27 BDr. G. Grauer — Upper urinary tract case discussions
Cost: $50CE credit offered: 1 hour
Refreshments are available in the Exhibit Hall
during open hours, compliments of
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Lunch Options Sunday, December 11 ROOM 2:00 – 3:00 PM 3:10 – 4:10 PM 4:20 – 5:20 PM
12:15 – 2:00 PMLunch in the Exhibit Hall
1:15 – 2:00 PM Special Ice Cream Treat in Exhibit Hall
Exhibit Hall closes at 2:00 PM
Anesthesia 30 B
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Dr. R. Harvey — High-risk cases: Anesthesia for patients too sick for anesthesia
Behavior 29 C Dr. G. Landsberg — Canine aggression: 5 easy pieces — how I treat them all
Dr. G. Landsberg — Canine aggression: Risk assessment, prognosis, and safety
Dr. G. Landsberg — Canine aggression: Nature/nuture — Is it the dog or the owner?
Clinical Pharmacology 28 C Dr. L. Trepanier — Top 10 potential drug interactions
Dr. L. Trepanier — Adverse drug reactions: Case discussions and lessons learned
Dr. L. Trepanier — Therapeutic decisions in internal medicine: Case discussions
Gastrointestinal Medicine 31 A Dr. S. Owens — Your guide to the vomiting dog Dr. S. Owens — Beyond the bloodwork: Diagnostics for liver disease Dr. S. Owens — Colorectal disease in dogs
OphthalmologyProgram provided by Eye Care for Animals
29 D Dr. R. Burwell — When corneal ulcerations won’t heal Dr. R. Burwell — Canine ocular surface disease Dr. R. Burwell — Ocular pharmacology: What’s in, what’s out, what works,
and what doesn’t
Soft Tissue Surgery 20 AB Dr. K. Tobias — Diaphragmatic and hiatal hernias: Closing the gap Dr. K. Tobias — Urethral surgery: Eliminating the obstruction Dr. K. Tobias — Making a “case” for abdominal surgery: What would you
do?
Toxicology 30 C Dr. T. Evans — Everything you didn’t think you’d need to know about plants toxic to small animals
Dr. T. Evans — Everything you didn’t think you’d need to know about mycotoxins affecting small animals
Dr. T. Evans — So many pet food recalls…Is manufactured pet food actually safe?
Urology 31 B Dr. G. Grauer — Hyperthyroidism: A view from the urinary tract Dr. G. Grauer — UTI: Top 10 questions Dr. G. Grauer — NSAIDs in dogs with liver and kidney disease
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12:30 – 1:30 PM Ask the Expert LuncheonRoom 27 A B. Halow, LVT, CVPM — What practices with the best dental compliance are doing right
Cost: $50CE credit offered: 1 hour
12:30 – 1:30 PM Ask the Expert Luncheon Room 27 BDr. G. Grauer — Upper urinary tract case discussions
Cost: $50CE credit offered: 1 hour
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Lunch Options Sunday, December 11 ROOM 2:00 – 3:00 PM 3:10 – 4:10 PM 4:20 – 5:20 PM
12:15 – 2:00 PMLunch in the Exhibit Hall
1:15 – 2:00 PM Special Ice Cream Treat in Exhibit Hall
Exhibit Hall closes at 2:00 PM
Anesthesia 30 B
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Dr. R. Harvey — Favorite techniques: Yours and mine, for restraint, sedation, and brief anesthesia
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Dr. R. Harvey — What to worry about: Anesthetic emergencies and crises
Brea
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:10
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Dr. R. Harvey — High-risk cases: Anesthesia for patients too sick for anesthesia
Behavior 29 C Dr. G. Landsberg — Canine aggression: 5 easy pieces — how I treat them all
Dr. G. Landsberg — Canine aggression: Risk assessment, prognosis, and safety
Dr. G. Landsberg — Canine aggression: Nature/nuture — Is it the dog or the owner?
Clinical Pharmacology 28 C Dr. L. Trepanier — Top 10 potential drug interactions
Dr. L. Trepanier — Adverse drug reactions: Case discussions and lessons learned
Dr. L. Trepanier — Therapeutic decisions in internal medicine: Case discussions
Gastrointestinal Medicine 31 A Dr. S. Owens — Your guide to the vomiting dog Dr. S. Owens — Beyond the bloodwork: Diagnostics for liver disease Dr. S. Owens — Colorectal disease in dogs
OphthalmologyProgram provided by Eye Care for Animals
29 D Dr. R. Burwell — When corneal ulcerations won’t heal Dr. R. Burwell — Canine ocular surface disease Dr. R. Burwell — Ocular pharmacology: What’s in, what’s out, what works,
and what doesn’t
Soft Tissue Surgery 20 AB Dr. K. Tobias — Diaphragmatic and hiatal hernias: Closing the gap Dr. K. Tobias — Urethral surgery: Eliminating the obstruction Dr. K. Tobias — Making a “case” for abdominal surgery: What would you
do?
Toxicology 30 C Dr. T. Evans — Everything you didn’t think you’d need to know about plants toxic to small animals
Dr. T. Evans — Everything you didn’t think you’d need to know about mycotoxins affecting small animals
Dr. T. Evans — So many pet food recalls…Is manufactured pet food actually safe?
Urology 31 B Dr. G. Grauer — Hyperthyroidism: A view from the urinary tract Dr. G. Grauer — UTI: Top 10 questions Dr. G. Grauer — NSAIDs in dogs with liver and kidney disease
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