2018 &registration program information

sponsored by the tennessee Veterinary Medical association

February 23rd throughFebruary 25th

embassy suites hotel Nashville se / murfreesboro, tN

register oNliNe at: www.tvmaNet.org

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TABLE OF CONTENTSGeneral information ........3

conference at a Glance ...3

SChEduLE

Friday, February 23 .....4

saturday, February 24 ..5

sunday, February 25 ....6

registration Form ............7

SPONSOREd BY ThE TENNESSEE VETERINARY MEdICAL ASSOCIATION

2018 marks the eighteenth year of the Music city Veterinary conference (McVc) - an event planned For practitioners, by practitioners. We know that this conference will be an extraordinary opportunity for you to learn and receive top quality ce. your colleagues are in touch with exactly what you want to know - and deliver! it is also a great place to meet experts in your field and network! More than 100 hours of ce will be offered through cutting-edge lectures and some of the biggest names in veterinary medicine.

TVMA AWARdS BANQuETSaturday • February 24, 2018

Join us as we honor the 2018 award recipients during our banquet on saturday night. program will also include our annual business Meeting.

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CONTINuINg EduCATIONby attending the McVc, veterinarians will be able to choose from over 100 hours of sessions and may earn up to 20 hours of continuing education credit. continuing education certificates will be included in your onsite program.

We are ce approved in alabama by the alabama licensing board.

hOTEL RESERVATIONSthe embassy suites hotel will be the site for the Music city Veterinary conference . the group rate is $134 for single or double occupancy (plus tax). to make reservations at the special McVc rate, contact the hotel by calling 615-890-4464. to ensure the group rate and space availability, make your reservations no later than tuesday, January 30, 2018. the room block will close once the room block has been met or has reached the deadline, whichever occurs first. be sure to mention VMA as the group code.

From i-24 east or West take exit 76 Medical center parkway. head north on Medical center parkway, hotel is located on the right. the hotel is conveniently located close to state route 840.

REgISTRATIONconference registration is required to attend or participate in the 2018 Music city Veterinary conference. advance registration by February 2, 2018 is recommended, as you will receive a discount!

McVc registrations will no longer be accepted after February 7, 2018. please register onsite after February 7, 2018.

registration includes a name badge that allows access to lectures, the exhibit hall, daily refreshment breaks, lunch and tVMa awards dinner. proceedings will be provided to all attendees online through the tVMa website, which will include all submitted lecture notes for scheduled speakers. bound book proceedings will be available for an additional fee of $35. to guarantee your copy at this fee you must pre-order. a very limited quantity will be available onsite at a cost of $45. registration for all sessions will be confirmed only after submission of the registration form and fee.

TO REgISTER YOu MAY:

1. go to the TVMA website at www.tvmanet.org and register on-line. 2. complete the form with credit card payment (Visa/Mastercard/american express) and fax to 931/433-6289. 3. complete the enclosed form and mail with complete payment to tVMa, po box 803, Fayetteville, tn 37334.

CANCELLATION POLICYcancellations minus a $50 administrative fee will be honored until February 16, 2018. requests must be made in writing to the tVMa office. no refunds will be given after February 16, 2018.

gENERAL INFORMATION

EXhIBIT hALL hOuRSFriday • 7:30am - 5:30pmSaturday • 7:30am - 4:30pm

PRIZE dRAWINgS!be sure to register to be eligible for the multiple prize drawings that will occur during the day on Fariday and saturday! the exhibitors have donated some Great prizes, so don’t miss out on the chance to win a fabulous prize!

TVMA PAST PRESIdENT’S LuNChEONthe tVMa past president’s luncheon will be held on Friday, February 23rd, 12:20pm - 1:50pm. (by invitation only)

TEChNICIAN’S APPRECIATION LuNChEONsaturday, February 24th 12:20pm -1:50pm(register on page 7)

TVTA SILENT AuCTION Friday, February 23rd the tennessee Veterinary technicians association will sponsor their 10th annual silent auction with proceeds benefiting their scholarship fund. Bidding begins at 10:00am Friday and ends Saturday at 1:00pm.

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Time Small Animal I Small Animal II Small Animal III Large Animal Practice Management

7:30am-8:00am breakfast in exhibit hall

8:00am – 8:50am Photobiomodulation (Laser Therapy) understanding the Science and Mechanism of Light’s Effect on Living

Tissue Part 1ronald hirschberg, dVM

Managing Otitis Externa in the dog and Cat: getting Started on

the Right FootJim noxon, dVM

Chronic Kidney disease: Making the Most of an Early diagnosis

William saxon, dVM

Worm Control in Small Ruminants

lisa Williamson, dVM

understanding the Power of Profit in Your Practicenikki nitz, cpa

8:50am – 9:05am break in exhibit hall

9:05am – 9:55am Photobiomodulation (Laser Therapy) understanding the Science and Mechanism of Light’s Effect on Living

Tissue (Part 2) What We Know About the Specifics of Light Parameters

ronald hirschberg, dVM

Managing Otitis Externa : Best Practices for Treating Otitis

Externa Part 1Jim noxon, dVM

urinalysis-Catching the Stream of diagnostic Information in Your

PracticeWilliam saxon, dVM

Emerging Novel Worm Control Strategieslisa Williamson, dVM

Rich Owner, Poor Owner: Maximizing Your Practice Value

nikki nitz, cpa

9:55am – 10:25am break in exhibit hall

10:25am- 11:15am developing Photobiomodulation Protocols for Treatment of Specific disease Conditions / Case

Reports ronald hirschberg, dVM

Managing Otitis Externa: Best Practices for Treating Otitis

Externa Part 2Jim noxon, dVM

Feline hyperthyroidismWilliam saxon, dVM

diagnosis and Management of Common

diseases in Sheep and goats

lisa Williamson, dVM

Profitability Improvement: Creating the Time & Financial Freedom You

have Earned Part 1nikki nitz, cpa

11:15am – 11:30am break in exhibit hall

11:30am – 12:20pm Photobiomodulation in an Integrative Approach to Chronic Renal disease / Additional Case Reports

ronald hirschberg, dVM

Managing difficult Problems in Otology

Jim noxon, dVM

ProBNPWilliam saxon, dVM

developing high health Calves

Mark hilton, dVM

Profitability Improvement: Creating the Time & Financial Freedom You

have Earned Part 2nikki nitz, cpa

12:20pm – 1:50pm lunch in exhibit hallpast president's luncheon (by invitation only)

1:50pm – 2:40pm hematologydeanna schaefer, dVM

Brace Yourself: The Role of Orthotics in Cruciate disease

david, dycus, dVM

Practitioner’s Challenge: diagnosing and Managing the

Challenging Senior PatientWilliam saxon, dVM

An Easier Way to handle Bovine dystociasMark hilton, dVM

understanding the Buying & Selling Process

nikki nitz, cpa

2:40pm – 3:10pm break in exhibit hall

3:10pm –4:00pm Cytology deanna schaefer, dVM

Common Orthopedic Soft Tissue Injuries of the Forelimb

david, dycus, dVM

diagnostic update for Practitioners-Case Studies Part I

William saxon, dVM

Improving Beef Cow Reproductive Efficiency

Mark hilton, dVM

Buying Your First Practice Wilson McManus, dVM

4:00pm – 4:30pm break in exhibit hall

4:30pm – 5:20pm The Six Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Business and Your Future

alan Moore, clU

A Surgeons Perspective on the Current Trends for the

Management of OAdavid, dycus, dVM

diagnostic update for Practitioners-Case Studies Part 2

William saxon, dVM

Economics of using Implants and Ionophores

in Beef ProductionMark hilton, dVM

Corporate Purchasers & Current Market Conditions

Wilson McManus, dVMnikki nitz, cpa

2018 MCVC PROgRAM gRId (Program Subject to change)

FRIdAY ~ FEBRuARY 23, 2018 TOTAL CE hOuRS: 7.0

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Time Small Animal I Small Animal II Small Animal III Large Animal Practice Management

Technician

7:30am-8:00am breakfast in exhibit hall

8:00am – 8:50am Laws and Regulations of Raptor Medicine

seth oster, dVMLegal/Regulatory CE Credit

Sepsis in dogs and Cats Part I-Pathophysiology &

Identificationchristopher byers, dVM

Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics: A New Approach

to an Old Problemdavid dycus, dVM

Pruritus in horses: diagnosis and Therapy

susan White, dVM

Introduction to TN-OShA: What does OShA Really Want?

chery Kendrick, dVMRegulatory CE Credit

Can’t get No Satisfaction

danny Walker, dVM

8:50am – 9:05am break in exhibit hall

9:05am – 9:55am handling and Physical Examination of Raptors

seth oster, dVM

Sepsis in dogs and Cats Part II-Treatment

christopher byers, dVM

The Roadmap to Fracture Management: Classification,

diagnosis and Choice of Fixation

david dycus, dVM

Bacterial and Fungal Skin Infections in horses: diagnosis

and Therapysusan White, dVM

Paperwork: documentation Required

chery Kendrick, dVMRegulatory CE Credit

Approach to the Pruritic Patienttina brown, dVM

9:55am – 10:25am break in exhibit hall

10:25am- 11:15am Triage of Raptorsseth oster, dVM

Practical Approach to IMhAchristopher byers, dVM

hip dysplasia: Treatment From the Young to the Old

david dycus, dVM

Autoimmune diseases: diagnosis and Therapy

susan White, dVM

Training Requirementschery Kendrick, dVM Regulatory CE Credit

Management of Chronic Otitis

tina brown, dVM

11:15am – 11:30am break in exhibit hall

11:30am – 12:20pm Infectious diseases of Raptors

seth oster, dVM

hepatic Encephalopathychristopher byers, dVM

Conservative and Rehabilitation for the Non-Surgical and Surgical hip

dysplasia Patient david dycus, dVM

diagnostic Procedures in dermatology: Best Practices

susan White, dVM

Special OShA Requirementschery Kendrick, dVMRegulatory CE Credit

Cardiology For Technicians

John session, dVM

12:20pm – 1:50pm lunch in exhibit hall

1:50pm – 2:40pm Non-Infectious diseases of Raptors

seth oster, dVM

hypotension in Catschristopher byers, dVM

understanding Pet Food Labels

angela Witzel rollins, dVM

updates on Endocrine PPId and EMSsarah reuss, VMd

The Ethics of Practice: Protecting Yourself ANd Your Bottom-Line

chery Kendrick, dVM

Cardiology For Technicians (Continued)

John session, dVM

2:40pm – 3:10pm break in exhibit hall

3:10pm –4:00pm Latest Therapies in Raptors

seth oster, dVM

diagnosing & Treating hyperadrenocorticismchristopher byers, dVM

Alternative diet Trendsangela Witzel rollins, dVM

Fluid Therapy for horses in the Field

sarah reuss, VMd

hot Topics Issues: Rescue groups and Clients unable to Pay

chery Kendrick, dVM

Common Endocrine Conditions

John session, dVM

4:00pm – 4:30pm break in exhibit hall

4:30pm – 5:20pm Orthopedic Procedures of Raptors

seth oster, dVM

Localizing dyspneachristopher byers, dVM

dietary Intolerances and Food Allergies

angela Witzel rollins, dVM

Practical Pain Management in the horse

sarah reuss, VMd

Self-Care: A Realistic Approach to Self-Care and Accountability,

Mastermind groups as a growth and Self-Care Toolchery Kendrick, dVM

how to Be An Asset to a Food Animal Practice

Mark hilton, dVM

6:00pm-8:00pm tVMa awards/business Meeting

SATuRdAY ~ FEBRuARY 24, 2018 TOTAL CE hOuRS: 7.0

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Time Small Animal I Small Animal II Small Animal III Large Animal Technician

7:00am-8:00am Veterinary christian Mission Gathering

8:00am – 8:50am What Everyone Should Know: Basics of heartworm Biology

clarke atkins, dVM

Reading Canine Body LanguageValarie tynes, dVM

diagnostic Approach to Respiratory disease in Small Animal Practice

philip padrid, dVM

Equine Complementary Therapy

carla pasteur, dVM

The Ophthalmic Examination for Veterinary Technicians

Meredith Voyles, dVM

8:50am – 9:05am break in Foyer

9:05am – 9:55am heartworm diagnosticsclarke atkins, dVM

Reading Feline Body LanguageValarie tynes, dVM

diagnostic Approach to Respiratory disease in Small Animal Practice

(Continued)philip padrid, dVM

Equine Complementary Therapy

carla pasteur, dVM

The Ophthalmic Examination for Veterinary Technicians

(Continued)Meredith Voyles, dVM

9:55am – 10:10am break in Foyer

10:10am- 11:00am heartworm Resistanceclarke atkins, dVM

Canine development and Prevention of Behavior Problems

Valarie tynes, dVM

Chronic Nasal disease in dogs and Cats, Rationale diagnostic and Treatment

Strategiesphilip padrid, dVM

Equine Complementary Therapy

carla pasteur, dVM

understanding Pet Food Labels

angela Witzel rollins , dVM

11:00am – 11:15am break in Foyer

11:15am – 12:05pm heartworm Infection in dogsclarke atkins, dVM

Feline development and Prevention of Behavior Problems

Valarie tynes, dVM

Feline Bronchitis and Asthma, diagnosis and Treatment Including use of Inhaled

Medicationsphilip padrid, dVM

Equine Complementary Therapy

carla pasteur, dVM

Alternative diet Trendsangela Witzel rollins , dVM

12:05pm – 1:35pm lunch (on your own)

1:35pm – 2:25pm heartworm Infection in Catsclarke atkins, dVM

Social Behavior of the CatValarie tynes, dVM

Equine Laser Therapy ronald riegle, dVM

You May Choose Small Animal I or Small Animal II Track

for the Afternoon Technician Lectures

2:25pm – 2:40pm

2:40pm –3:30pm heartworm Case Studiesclarke atkins, dVM

Common Myths and Misconceptions About Canine Behavior

Valarie tynes, dVM

Equine Laser Therapy (Continued)

ronald riegle, dVM

You May Choose Small Animal I or Small Animal II Track

for the Afternoon Technician Lectures

SuNdAY ~ FEBRuARY 25, 2018 TOTAL CE hOuRS: 6.0

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AuXILIARY AIdif you should need any auxiliary aid to attend this meeting, please contact the tVMa office by January 2, 2018.

REgISTERby 2/2/18 for early discount — pre-registration closes 2/7/18 1. ONLINE: www.tvmanet.org 2. FAX: 931-433-6289 3. MAIL: PO Box 803, Fayetteville, TN 37334Questions? call 931-438-0070

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BASIC REgISTRATION Before AfterFuLL REgISTRATION 2/2/18 2/2/18Veterinarian - Member (tVMa, state VMa) ....................................$350 ..........................$395 $ _____________________Veterinarian - non-Member* ........................................................$500 ..........................$545 $ _____________________tVMa life Member .....................................................................$110 ..........................$160 $ _____________________Veterinary Student – TVMA Member ..............................................$0 ..............................$0 $ complimentaryVeterinary student - non-Member (resident, intern) .........................$85 ............................$135 $ _____________________Veterinary technician/pre-Vet student ............................................$25 ............................$25 $ _____________________technician ..................................................................................$150 ..........................$200 $ _____________________practice staff ..............................................................................$150 ..........................$200 $ _____________________qspouse/Guest registration***name ________________________$0 ..............................$0 $ complimentary

ONE-dAY REgISTRATIONCheck one: qFriday qsaturday qsundayVeterinarian – Member (TVMA, State VMA) ...................................$210 ..........................$260 $ _____________________Veterinarian – Non-Member* .......................................................$360 ..........................$410 $ _____________________tVMa life Member .....................................................................$40 ............................$70 $ _____________________Veterinary Student – TVMA Member ..............................................$0 ..............................$0 $ complimentaryVeterinary Student – Non-member (Resident, Intern) .........................$60 ............................$110 $ _____________________Veterinary technician/pre-Vet student ............................................$25 ............................$25 $ _____________________technician ..................................................................................$100 ..........................$150 $ _____________________practice staff ..............................................................................$100 ..........................$150 $ _____________________

TICKETSTVMA AWARDS Dinner, Business Meeting (Saturday 6:00pm)

Registrant Ticket: (included in registration fee) Must indicate plans to attend ...............................................$ complimentary q yes, i will attend qno, i will not attendspouse/Guest ticket .......................................................... ticket Quantity ______________ $40 ea. $ _____________________

Technician’s Appreciation Lunch (Saturday 12:20pm-1:50pm)

Registrant Ticket: Must indicate plans to attend .......................................................................................$ complimentary q yes, i will attend qno, i will not attend

PROCEEdINgSproceedings will be provided to all attendees online through the tVMa website. bound book proceedings may be pre-purchased for an additional cost.

check here to order a bound proceedings book.................... Qty _______________________ $35 ea. $ _____________________

MEMBERShIP*tennessee non-members may pay membership dues and register above at the membership rate. dues $230 $ _____________________ TOTAL ENCLOSEd $ _____________________

*** one spouse/guest registration per attendee includes admission to exhibit hall. see tickets section to purchase additional event tickets.

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