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Network with industry professionalsMeet 15,000 participants in

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over five-days

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Top-notch talentGeneral Session speaker

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Attend the largest Exhibit Hall that rivals noneEngage with over 500 exhibitors

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EXHIBIT HALL

HOURS

Monday: . . . . . . . . . . .9:00a-6:00p

Tuesday: . . . . . . . . . . .9:00a-6:00p Exhibit Hall Mixer: . . . . . . . 4:30-6:00p

Wednesday: . . . . . . . .9:00a-5:00p Vet Detective Drawing . . . . . . . . .1:50p

Lunch Hour: . . . . . . . . 12:00-1:00p

Exhibit Hall-Only Hour: 1:00-2:00p

LEARNING LOUNGES

Experience quality education on the show floor. 20 minute bite-sized CE sessions delivered in an intimate setting, allowing for one-on-one time with the instructors.

NEW PRODUCT SHOWCASE

Come see the new, innovative layout

of our New Product Showcase

with video and audio presentations.

This launching pad presents the

most recent products available in

veterinary medicine.

WANT ADS

Are you looking for great people to

join your team? Place your want

ad in our exhibit hall and see how

many quality candidates apply to

your practice today!

LUNCH OPTIONS

A variety of food options will be available in the exhibit hall, stop by in your breaks and over lunch to visit over 500 exhibitors presenting the latest products, technologies and techniques.

EXHIBIT HALL MIXER

Tuesday: 4:30–6:00p

Stop by the Exhibit Hall and have a drink with your favorite exhibitors.Participating sponsors will be distributing drink tickets for beer and wine while supplies last.

VET DETECTIVE

Back by popular demand, you're invited to play Vet Detective, the scavenger hunt that helps you explore all the Conference has to offer. You could win cash prizes of $2,000, $1,000 and $500; as well as a T-shirt and gift cards throughout the game. Must be present at the final drawing to win a cash prize.

A list of participating

exhibitors is available at

WVC.ORG (follow links to Program)

SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM

WVC is an approved American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) Registry continuing education provider. This program has been submitted (but not yet approved) for 57 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE approval; however participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Call Janis Knoetzel at 702.739.6698 for more information.

Program subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please visit wvc.org (and follow links to Program).

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

**Hands-on Labs require additional fees

Attention Veterinarians and Veterinary

Technicians licensed in Texas

To meet the CE requirements for the Texas state board,

you are required to check in at the TX CE counter next to

Onsite Registration when you arrive at the conference.

Small Animal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384 Hours

Avian & Exotics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Hours

Food Animal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Hours

Equine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Hours

Veterinary Technician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Hours

Practice Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Hours

+ Symposium. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Hours

Industry Seminar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Hours

Special Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Hours

Workshops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Hours

Hands-on Labs** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Hours

Full Conference Registration for Veterinarians With Labs ...................57 CE Hours*

Without Labs ........................................................................................... 45 CE Hours

Full Conference Registration for Technicians ...................................... 45 CE Hours

POTENTIAL CE CREDITS**Saturday, March 4 ................................................................................... 8 hours**

Sunday, March 5 ..................................................................... 5 hours | 4 hours**

Monday, March 6 ...................................................................................... 10 hours

Tuesday, March 7 ...................................................................................... 12 hours

Wednesday, March 8 ................................................................................ 10 hours

Thursday, March 9 .......................................................................................8 hours

CE CREDIT INFORMATION CE HOURS

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COURSE HIGHLIGHTS2017

} Anesthesia &

Pain Management

} Behavior

} Clinical Pathology

} Dermatology

} Endocrinology

} Gastroenterology

} Geriatrics

} Imaging-

Ultrasonography

} Internal Medicine

} Behavior

} Cardiology

} Clinical Pathology

} Dentistry

} Emergency & Critical

Care

} Endocrinology

} Equine

} Exotics

} Neurology

} Nutrition

} Accounting & Finance

} Entrance & Exit Strategies

} Hospital Design

} Human Resources

} Information Technology

} Legal Issues

} Marketing

} Practice Operations

} Lameness

} Laparoscopy

} Neurology

} Ophthalmology

} Podiatry

} Respiratory

} Surgery-General

EQUINEVETERINARY TECHNICIAN

PRACTICEMANAGEMENT

TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE: TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE: TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE:

} Oncology } Pain Management } Practice Management

} Rehabilitation } Service Animals } Small Mammals } Surgery } Toxicology

VIEW FULL COURSE LISTINGS AT WVC.ORG

} Hematology } Hospice } Imaging } Imaging-Radiology } Imaging-Ultrasound } Infectious Disease } Integrative Medicine } Integrative Medicine - Laser

} Nephrology/Urology } Neurology } Nutrition } Oncology

} Anesthesia } Behavior } Cardiology } Clinical Pathology } Dentistry } Dermatology } Disaster Medicine } Emergency & Critical Care

} Endocrinology } Endoscopy } Feline Medicine } Gastroenterology

} Avian

} Behavior

} Reptile

} Small Mammals

} Wildlife

} Zoo

} Animal Welfare

} Beef Cattle

} Camelids

} Cow-Calf

} Feedlot/Stocker

} Dairy

} Infectious Disease

} Parasitology

} Small Ruminants

} Surgery

} Surgery-General

} Ophthalmology } Otology } Pain Management } Pharmacology } Rehabilitation } Respiratory } Shelter Medicine } Sports Medicine } Surgery-General } Surgery-Orthopedic } Toxicology } Zoonosis

TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE:

SMALL ANIMAL


AVIAN & EXOTICS FOOD ANIMAL


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SYMPOSIAPatient & Owner Wellbeing S13

8:00-11:50a

Presenters: Bennett, Cruz, S. Marks, Sherman, Tams, Twedt

IDEXX Grand Rounds S4

8:00-11:50a

Presenters: Billbrough, DeNicola, Kintzer, Metzge

Laser Therapy in 2017 S15

8:00-11:50a& 2:00-5:50p

Presenters: Godbold, Johnson

Advanced Medicine S8

8:00-11:50a& 2:00-5:50p

Presenters: Callister, Canfield, Dines, Lathan, Mackin, N. Marks, M. Mayer, Pachtinger, Rosenkrantz, Stevenson, Thomas

Therapeutic Advances S27

8:00-11:50a& 2:00-5:50p

Presenters: Burney, Ehrhart, Epstein, Grubb, Freeman, Gaynor, Johannes, Larson, Lascelles

Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Symposium S7

8:00-11:50a

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Presenters: Albright, C. Griffin, S. Marks, Landsberg,

Practice Ownership Life-Cycle S25

8:00-9:50a

Presenters: Coury, Martinez

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8

MONDAY, MARCH 6Pain Symposium S21

8:00-11:50a

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Presenters: Conzemius, Lascelles, Marcellin-Little, Stubbs

Innovation & Technology: Skin Disease S12

2:00-5:50p

Presenters: Angus, DeBoer, Gonzales, N. Marks, McKay, Zhanel

Real Cases, Real Medicine S1

8:00-11:50a

Presenters: Boord, Noxon, Rosenberg

IVAPM Technician Symposium S18

8:00-11:50a& 2:00-5:50p

Presenters: Cooley, Cornell

Nutrition Symposium S3

2:00-5:50p

Presenters: Bartges, Freeman, Lascelles, Ross

Vaccine Symposium S20

2:00-5:50p

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Presenters: Birkenheuer, Ford, Goldstein

IDEXX Skinny Cat Track S5

2:00-5:50p

Presenters: J. Robertson, Scott-Moncrieff, Steiner

We’re at the Tipping Point S9

2:00-5:50p

Presenters: Felsted, Gavzer

New Developments S2

8:00-11:50a

Presenters: Boord, Cole, Gaynor, Lappin

Zoetis Infectious Disease Symposium S10

8:00-11:50a

Presenters: Crawford, Ellis, Goldstein, Marconi

Dental Syposium S22

2:00-5:50p

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Presenters: Bellows, Berg, Klein, Niemiec

Patients, Procedures & Protocols S11

2:00-5:50p

Presenters: Becker, Grubb, Harvey, Rodriguez, Shih

Integrating Supplements S14

2:00-5:50p

Presenters: Christensen, Richter, Webb, Whittlemore

The Path to Practice Ownership S17

6:00-7:00p

Presenters: Faulk, Trichel

Urinary Health S16

8:00-11:50a

Presenters: Byron, Chew, Lobprise, Lulich

Symposia offer unique opportunities to learn from the industry's most respected experts as they share up-to-date research on a variety of topics. Thanks to the support of the sponsors these sessions should not be missed.

For a complete list of educational sessionsplease visit WVC.ORG

IVAM Elanco Pain Symposium S19

2:00-5:50p

Presenters: S. Robertson, Huntingford

Biologics SymposiumS24

3:00-4:50p

BiologicsAdvanced Cellular Solutions

Presenters: Hutchinson, Yannelli

IDEXX Elevating Patient Care S6

8:00-11:50a

Presenters: DeNicola, Dryden, Little, Robertson

Subject to change = Veterinarian Technician = Late Night Learning Subject to change

Soft Tissue Laser Surgery Symposium S23

2:00-4:50p

Presenters: Duclos, Schultz, Winkler

SUNDAY, MARCH 5

TUESDAY, MARCH 7


HANDS-ON LABS

Feline Extractions Made EasierHO3

7:30a-11:30a4 CE HoursCapacity: 30

Fee: $435

Instructors: Coffman, Greenfield, Mitchell

Abdominal Surgery EssentialsHO17


Fee: $565

Instructors: Smeak, Waldron

Feline Therapeutic TechniquesHO8

1:30p-5:30p4 CE HoursCapacity: 24

Fee: $350

Instructors: Little, Webb

RadiographicPositioning: DogHO4


Fee: $325

Instructors: Coffman, Greenfield, Mitchell

Abdominal Ultrasound: TechniciansHO14


Fee: $350

Instructor: Berry, Matthews, Pollard, Winter

Orthopedic Problems in Toy Breed DogsHO20

7:30a-4:30p8 CE Hours

Capacity: 32

Fee: $695

Instructors: Beale, Hudson, Hulse

Introduction to AcupunctureHO23


Fee: $350

Instructors: Beebe, Schraeder

Upper GI EndoscopyHO7

1:30p-5:30p8 CE Hours

Capacity: 24

Fee: $425

Instructor: Tams, S. Marks

Canine Extractions Made EasierHO2


Fee: $435

Instructor: Coffman, Greenfield, Mitchell

= Veterinarian = Veterinarian TechnicianFor a complete list of

educational sessions

please visit WVC.ORG

Subject to change

Subject to change

ATOQUENDOCENTER

All Hands-on labs take

place at the Oquendo

Center. Complimentary

shuttle provided

from Mandalay Bay

Convention Center.

Sign up early! Hands-on

labs fill up quickly and

are expected to sell out.

Abdominal Ultrasound: Advanced HO13


Fee: $635

Instructors: Berry, Hecht, King, Matthews, Pollard, Rademacher, Sutherland-Smith, Winters

Lateral Cranial Cruciate Ligament RepairHO22

7:30a-4:30p4 CE HoursCapacity: 24

Fee: $795

Instructor: Basinger

TUESDAY, MARCH 7

Feline OrthopedicsHO18


Capacity: 32

Fee: $695


Abdominal Ultrasound: Advanced HO12


Fee: $635

Instructors: Berry, Hecht, Matthews, Pollard, Porter, Rademacher, Sutherland-Smith, Winters

Canine TTA-2Cranial Cruciate Ligament RepairHO21


Capacity: 24

Fee: $795

Instructor: Tepic

Ocular Surgical TechniquesHO15


Fee: $515

Instructor: Meredith

Diagnostic & Therapeutic Techniques IHO5


Fee: $425

Instructors: Cote, Lopez

Abdominal Ultrasound: Basic HO9


Fee: $635

Instructors: Berry, Hecht, King, Matthews, Pollard, Porter, Rademacher, Sutherland-Smith

Diagnostic & Therapeutic Techniques IIHO6


Fee: $425

Instructors: Cote, Lopez

Next Level Dentistry SkillsHO1


Fee: $265

Instructors: Altier, Berg

Patellar Luxation TreatmentHO19


Capacity: 32

Fee: $695


Canine Osteoarthritis TreatmentHO16


Fee: $425

Instructors: D. Canapp, S. Canapp



Fee: $635

Instructors: Berry, Hecht, King, Matthews, Pollard, Porter, Rademacher, Winters

Hands-On Labs Sponsored by:



Fee: $635

Instructors: Berry, Hecht, King, Matthews, Pollard, Porter, Rademacher, Sutherland-Smith, Winters

SATURDAY, MARCH 4 MONDAY, MARCH 6SUNDAY, MARCH 5

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8

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SEMINARSMONDAY, MARCH 6

= Industry Breakfast Seminar

= Industry Lunch Seminar

Subject to change

TUESDAY, MARCH 7

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8

Manage OA without COX-inhibitionIS10P

12:00-1:00p

Presenters: Epstein, Kirkby Shaw

Advances in Renal NutritionIS20

12:00-1:00p

Presenter: Mullis

Feline VaccinationIS5

12:00-1:00p

A SANOFI COMPANYPresenter: Wolf

New Innovations: Keep Your Center of Patient CareIS21

6:30-7:30a

Presenter: Felsted

Kidney Ultrasonography:Identify ChangesIS18

12:00-1:00p

Presenter: M. Bailey

Equine LamenessIS19

12:00-1:00p

Presenters: TBA

Flea & Tick Control for Dogs & CatsIS11P

12:00-1:00p

Presenters: Armstrong, Markwalder

Atopic Dermatitis: TherapyS17

12:00-1:00p

Presenter: McKay

LunchSeminar IS12P

12:00-1:00p

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Presenters: S. Ettinger, Gagne, Volk

Surgical Pain Recognition & Management IS6

12:00-1:00p

Presenter: Lascelles

Bartonellosis:A One Health ApproachIS4

12:00-1:00p

Presenter: Breitschwerdt

Systemic Flea Control IS7P

12:00-1:00p

Presenters: Canfield, Dryden

Heartworms: Beyond the BooksIS8

6:30-7:30a

A SANOFI COMPANYPresenter: Jones

Atopic Dermatitis: Treatment OptionsIS9

6:30-7:30a

Presenter: Rosenkrantz

Fleas & Ticks:Talking It O.V.E.R. IS14

6:30-7:30a

A SANOFI COMPANYPresenter: Mossor

Feline Pain ManagementIS15

6:30-7:30a

Presenter: Harvey

Digital Prescription ManagementIS16

6:30-7:30a

Presenter: Tumblin

Online MarketingIS17

12:00-1:00p

A SANOFI COMPANYPresenters: TBA

Threats, Pets, & VetsIS1

6:30-7:30a

Presenter: Cohn

Get the Scoop on PoopIS3

6:30-7:30a

Presenter: Dryden

Hookworms & RoundwormsIS2

6:30-7:30a

A SANOFI COMPANYPresenter: Burns

Enjoy complimentary

Breakfast or Lunch

as you learn the latest

developments from

your favorite sponsor.

For a complete list of

educational sessions

please visit WVC.ORG


WORKSHOPSWEDNESDAY, MARCH 8

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MONDAY, MARCH 6 TUESDAY, MARCH 7

Diabetes Workshop forTechniciansWS9

8:00-9:50a

2 CE HoursCapacity: 30

Fee: $35

Instructors: Burns, Poulin

The ULTIMATE Client ExperienceWS1

8:00-9:50a


Fee: $45

Instructor: Tassava

Coping with Staff TurnoverWS2

10:00-11:50a


Fee: $45

Instructor: Tassava

Surgery for TechniciansWS10

10:00-11:50a


Fee: $35

Instructor: Ellis

AdvancedCompensationStrategiesWS4

8:00-9:50a


Fee: $45

Instructors: Dunn, Felsted

Exit & Sale PlanningWS5

10:00-11:50a


Fee: $45

Instructor: Farquer

Leadership WorkshopWS11

2:00-5:50p


Fee: $50

Instructors: Burns, Prendergast

HR Skills Development Boot CampWS6

2:00-5:50p


Fee: $90

Instructors: Grosdidier, Opperman

Veterinary Practice of the Future WS3

2:00-5:50p


Fee: $90

Instructors: Cutler, Kearley, Lachor, Linardi, Little, Pope-Robinson, Sammon, Santi, Thoren, Trimble

USDA Accredited Workshop I WS12

2:00-5:50p


Fee: $0

Instructors: Brickler, Davis

Financial Workshop:Budget WS8

2:00-5:50p


Fee: $90

Instructors: Cunnington, Lacher

Advanced Management: Metrics WS7

8:00a-11:50a


Fee: $90

Instructors: C. Bailey, Dowdy

USDA Accredited Workshop IIWS13

8:00 -11:50a& 1:00 -1:50p


Fee: $0

Instructors: Brickler, Davis

Workshops provide

practical education in

a small-group setting

with stimulating

interaction with

the instructor.

Pre-registration is

required, and space is

limited. Register today.

THURSDAY, MARCH 9

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EVENTSGENERAL SESSION

JOEL SARTOREFounder of the Photo Ark

OCEANSIDE BCD

11:00a-12:30pSunday, March 5

Complimentary

HILL'S COMEDY NIGHT

KATHLEEN MADIGANBALLROOM EG, Level 2

7:00 - 8:30pSunday, March 5, Doors Open at 6:30p

Complimentary

DOWNTOWN SHUTTLEMBCC*10:00a-6:00pMonday, March 6

Complimentary

CULINARY WALKING TOUR ON THE

LAS VEGAS STRIPMBCC*11:30a-3:00pMonday, March 6

$130plus $45 for optional drink package

BREWERY TOURMBCC*1:00 - 3:30pMonday, March 6

$65

MONDAY, MARCH 6

TECHNICIANRECEPTIONSTONEY'S ROCKIN COUNTRY 6611 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Suite 160, Las Vegas, NV 89119 Buses depart MBCC* at 6:30p

6:30-9:00p Monday, March 6

Complimentary

ALUMNI RECEPTIONSSEE SCHEDULE7:30-9:30pMonday, March 6

Complimentary

DVM STUDENTRECEPTIONBREAKERS K, Level 2

7:30-9:30pMonday, March 6

Complimentary

SUNDAY, MARCH 5

HIKING AT

RED ROCKRed Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

8:00a-12:30pMonday, March 6

$65 per person

*All shuttles depart from Mandalay Bay Convention Center

SHOPPING SHUTTLEMBCC*10:00a-6:00pTuesday, March 7

Complimentary

CITY TOUR AND

RED ROCKCANYON NATIONAL CONSERVATION AREA (No Hiking)

MBCC*9:00a-12:30pTuesday, March 7

$65

BREWERY TOURMBCC*1:00-3:30pTuesday, March 7

$65

EXHIBIT HALL MIXERBAYSIDE BC, Level 1

4:30-6:00pTuesday, March 7

Drink tickets provided by participating Exhibitors

CASA DE SHENANDOAH PLATINUM TOUR

MBCC*1:00-4:00pWednesday, March 8

$40

TOPGOLF4627 Koval LaneLas Vegas, NV 89109

MBCC*12:30-3:00pWednesday, March 8Buses depart MBCC* at 12:30p

$65

BREWERY TOURMBCC*1:00-3:30pWednesday, March 8

$65

CULINARY WALKING TOUR -

DOWNTOWN DINNER

MBCC*5:30-9:00p Wednesday, March 8

$130plus $45 for optional drink package

TUESDAY, MARCH 7 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8

MERCK'S CONCERTAT HOUSE OF BLUES

GARY ALLAN 8:00-9:30pTuesday, March 7Doors Open at 7:30p

Complimentary

Sponsored by:

per person

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Trifexis®, Elanco™, and the Diagonal Bar™ are trademarks owned by or licensed to Eli Lilly

Visit Elanco booth 3138

ENTERTAINMENT

HILL’S COMEDY NIGHT

KATHLEEN MADIGAN Award-winning comedian

SUNDAY, MARCH 5

MERCK'S CONCERT AT HOUSE OF BLUES

GARY ALLAN Multi-platinum country music artist

TUESDAY, MARCH 7SUNDAY, MARCH 5

GENERAL SESSION

JOEL SARTORE National Geographic Photographer

and founder of the Photo Ark

Sponsored by:Sponsored by:

TOP-NOTCH ENTERTAINMENT

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