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A Technician's Guide to the Modified Glasgow Coma Scale
Primary Presenter:
Melissa Evans, LVT, CVT, VTS(ECC) (she/her/hers)
– United Veterinary Care
Neurology
Sponsored by
CE: 1
On Demand
Anesthesia for Dogs with Heart Disease
Primary Presenter:
Kelly P. Wray, BS, RVT, VTS Anesthesia & Analgesia (she/her/hers)
– University of California, Davis VMTH
Cardiology
Sponsored by
CE: 1
On Demand
Care of the Hospitalized Eye Case
Primary Presenter:
Imogen Johns, DACVIM, FRCVS (she/her/hers)
– B and W Equine Hospital
Equine
Sponsored by
CE: 1
On Demand
Increasing Compliance in Diabetes Management with Interstitial Glucose Monitoring
Primary Presenter:
Inger J. Reres, LVT, VTS (SAIM) (she/her/hers)
– Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center
Small Animal Internal Medicine
Sponsored by
CE: 1
On Demand
Nutritional Support of Cancer Patients
Primary Presenter:
Ed Carlson, CVT, VTS (Nutrition)
– VetBloom
Nutrition
Sponsored by
CE: 1
On Demand
Utilizing Compassion in Challenging Oncology Cases
Primary Presenter:
Brooke W. Quesnell, BS, CVT, VTS (Oncology)
– WestVet Emergency and Specialty Center
Business, Leadership & Communications
Sponsored by
CE: 1
Wednesday, Jun 14th
12:30 PM – 4:45 PM
ET
Technician Case Reports
Sponsored by
Wednesday, Jun 14th
1:00 PM – 1:25 PM
ET
Technician Case Report: Diagnosis and Treatment of Chylothorax
Location: PCC 108A
Primary Presenter:
Gemma Bell, RVT, VTS (SAIM) (she/her/hers)
– Toronto Veterinary Emergency Hospital
Small Animal Internal Medicine
Sponsored by
CE: 0.5
Wednesday, Jun 14th
1:25 PM – 1:50 PM
ET
Technician Case Report: The Neurologic Form of Feline Infectious Peritonitis
Location: PCC 108A
Primary Presenter:
Amma G. Berman, CVT (she/her/hers)
– NVA Compassion First - Avets
Neurology
Sponsored by
CE: 0.5
Wednesday, Jun 14th
1:50 PM – 2:15 PM
ET
Technician Case Report: Stabilization of a Foal born via Emergency C-Section
Location: PCC 108A
Primary Presenter:
Alessandra Harman, RVT
– UC Davis
Food Animal Internal Medicine
Equine
Sponsored by
CE: 0.5
Wednesday, Jun 14th
2:15 PM – 2:40 PM
ET
Technician Case Report: Coil Embolization Surgery for an Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt in a Dog
Location: PCC 108A
Primary Presenter:
Tara Nicholas, CVT
– Medvet internal medicine
Small Animal Internal Medicine
Sponsored by
CE: 0.5
Wednesday, Jun 14th
3:00 PM – 3:25 PM
ET
Technician Case Report: Recurrent Ocular Hemangiosarcoma in a Horse
Location: PCC 108A
Primary Presenter:
Janine Baker, LVT
– Rhinebeck Equine
Equine
Food Animal Internal Medicine
Sponsored by
CE: 0.5
Wednesday, Jun 14th
3:25 PM – 3:50 PM
ET
Technician Case Report: NSAID Toxicity in a Dog
Location: PCC 108A
Primary Presenter:
Jennifer Simmons, CVT, VTS (ECC) (she/her/hers)
– Tufts University
Small Animal Internal Medicine
Sponsored by
CE: 0.5
Wednesday, Jun 14th
3:50 PM – 4:15 PM
ET
Technician Case Report: Clinical Staging for Apocrine Gland Anal Sac Adenocarcinoma in a Dog Resulting in a Diagnosis of Large Cell Lymphoblastic Lymphoma
Location: PCC 108A
Primary Presenter:
Amanda Brackett, RVT (she/her/hers)
– Canada West Veterinary Specialists
Oncology
Sponsored by
CE: 0.5
Thursday, Jun 15th
9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
ET
Technician Lounge
Location: PCC Level 200, Exhibit Hall A (Solutions Center)
Sponsored by
Thursday, Jun 15th
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
ET
Pot Belly Pig Routine Procedures, Handling, and Emergency Triage
Location: PCC 204A
Primary Presenter:
Meera Heller, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM) (she/her/hers)
– University of California Davis
Co-Presenter:
Sarah J. Blasczynski, VTS (LAIM) (she/her/hers)
– University of California Davis
Food Animal Internal Medicine
Sponsored by
CE: 1
Thursday, Jun 15th
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
ET
Nursing the Myasthenia Gravis Patient
Location: PCC 202AB
Primary Presenter:
Zoe Hatfield, RVN, VTS (Neurology) (she/her/hers)
– Glasgow University, Small Animal Hospital
Neurology
Sponsored by
CE: 1
Thursday, Jun 15th
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
ET
Variation in Chemotherapy Administration Guidelines
Location: PCC 204A
Primary Presenter:
Brooke W. Quesnell, BS, CVT, VTS (Oncology)
– WestVet Emergency and Specialty Center
Oncology
Sponsored by
CE: 1
Thursday, Jun 15th
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
ET
Technical Aspects of Performing Fecal Microbiota Transplant in Dogs and Cats
Location: PCC 202AB
Primary Presenter:
Jenessa A. Winston, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (she/her/hers)
– The Ohio State University
Small Animal Internal Medicine
Sponsored by
CE: 1
Thursday, Jun 15th
12:15 PM – 1:45 PM
ET
Technician Luncheon: Nutritional Support of Pets with Cancer (Lunch Included)
Location: Marriott Ballroom Salon G, 5th Floor
Sponsor Speaker:
Vicky Ograin, MBA, RVT, VTS (Nutrition) (she/her/hers)
– Hill's Pet Nutrition
Multispecialty
Sponsored by
CE: 1.5
Thursday, Jun 15th
1:45 PM – 2:45 PM
ET
Feline Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and the Role of Nutrition
Location: PCC 202AB
Primary Presenter:
Kara M. Burns, MS, MEd, LVT, VTS (Nutrition) (she/her/hers)
– Academy of Veterinary Nutrition Technicians
Nutrition
Sponsored by
CE: 1
Thursday, Jun 15th
1:45 PM – 2:45 PM
ET
Choosing Nutrition as a First-line Defense: Understanding Antimicrobial Resistance
Location: PCC 204A
Primary Presenter:
Robin A. Saar, RVT, VTS (Nutrition)
– University of Glasgow/AnimalBiome
Nutrition
Sponsored by
CE: 1
Thursday, Jun 15th
1:45 PM – 4:00 PM
ET
Workshop: Optimizing Quality of Neurologic Patient Care: Interactive Technician Workshop
Location: Marriott Ballroom Salon D, 5th Level
Primary Presenter:
Julie A. Nettifee, RVT, MS, VTS (Neurology)
– North Caroline State University, CVM
Co-Presenter:
Zoe Hatfield, RVN, VTS (Neurology) (she/her/hers)
– Glasgow University, Small Animal Hospital
Co-Presenter:
Brittany Laflen, RVT, VTS (Neurology) (she/her/hers)
– Purdue University
Co-Presenter:
Raquel Loredo, BS, RVT, VTS (Neurology)
– Veterinary Specialty Hospital
Co-Presenter:
Erin Wright, CVT, VTS (Neurology
– Pieper Memorial Veterinary Center
Neurology
Technician
Sponsored by
CE: 2.25
Thursday, Jun 15th
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
ET
Anesthesia Complications in the Large Animal Patient
Location: PCC 202AB
Primary Presenter:
Zoe E. Inglis, BVetMed, MBA
– University of Minnesota Large Animal Hospital
Equine
Food Animal Internal Medicine
Sponsored by
CE: 1
Thursday, Jun 15th
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
ET
Pain Management in Cancer Patients
Location: PCC 204A
Primary Presenter:
Brooke W. Quesnell, BS, CVT, VTS (Oncology)
– WestVet Emergency and Specialty Center
Oncology
Sponsored by
CE: 1
Thursday, Jun 15th
4:30 PM – 5:15 PM
ET
Understanding Immune-Mediated Polyarthritis
Location: PCC 202AB
Primary Presenter:
Yvonne R. Brandenburg, RVT, CVT, VTS (SAIM) (she/her/hers)
– Internal Medicine For Vet Techs
Small Animal Internal Medicine
Sponsored by
CE: 0.5
Thursday, Jun 15th
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
ET
Performing and Measuring Canine Transthoracic Echocardiograms
Location: PCC 204A
Primary Presenter:
John D. Bonagura, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology & SAIM) (he/him/his)
– NC State Univ. College of Veterinary Medicine
Cardiology
Sponsored by
CE: 1.5
Thursday, Jun 15th
5:15 PM – 6:00 PM
ET
Anesthesia for Hepatic Patients
Location: PCC 202AB
Primary Presenter:
Kelly P. Wray, BS, RVT, VTS Anesthesia & Analgesia (she/her/hers)
– University of California, Davis VMTH
Small Animal Internal Medicine
Sponsored by
CE: 0.5
Friday, Jun 16th
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
ET
Camels in the Large Animal Hospital: Exams, Restraint, Sedation, and Common Diagnoses
Location: PCC 204A
Primary Presenter:
Joe S. Smith, DVM, MPS, PhD, DACVIM, DACVCP
– University of Tennessee
Co-Presenter:
Mary Passmore, LVMT, VTS (LAIM), MSSW (she/her/hers)
– University of Tennessee
Food Animal Internal Medicine
Sponsored by
CE: 1
Friday, Jun 16th
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
ET
Understanding GI Barrier Function and New Treatment Modalities
Location: PCC 202AB
Primary Presenter:
Robin A. Saar, RVT, VTS (Nutrition)
– University of Glasgow/AnimalBiome
Small Animal Internal Medicine
Sponsored by
CE: 1
Friday, Jun 16th
9:15 AM – 10:15 AM
ET
Pet Obesity: Lessons from Managing Human Obesity
Location: PCC 202AB
Primary Presenter:
Nicola A. Lakeman, MSc, BSc(Hons), RVN, VTS (Nutrition) (she/her/hers)
– IVC Evidensia
Nutrition
Sponsored by
CE: 1
Friday, Jun 16th
9:15 AM – 10:15 AM
ET
The Technician's Role in Inflammatory CNS Diseases: MUO, SRMA and Steroid Responsive Tremor Syndrome
Location: PCC 204A
Primary Presenter:
Rebekah Major, VTS (she/her/hers)
– Triangle Veterinary Referral Hospital
Neurology
Sponsored by
CE: 1
Friday, Jun 16th
10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
ET
Technician Lounge
Location: PCC Level 200, Exhibit Hall A
Sponsored by
Friday, Jun 16th
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
ET
Diagnosis and Management of Urinary Incontinence
Location: PCC 202AB
Primary Presenter:
Laura Nafe, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM)
– University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine
Small Animal Internal Medicine
Sponsored by
CE: 1
Friday, Jun 16th
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
ET
Managing the Polyradiculoneuritis Patient Through Teamwork
Location: PCC 204A
Primary Presenter:
Brittany Laflen, RVT, VTS (Neurology) (she/her/hers)
– Purdue University
Co-Presenter:
Stephanie A. Thomovsky, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Neuro), CCRP (she/her/hers)
– Purdue Univ
Neurology
Sponsored by
CE: 1
Friday, Jun 16th
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
ET
Technician Luncheon: Laverdia-CA1: What Types of Cases Could It Be a Good Fit For?
Location: Marriott Ballroom Salon G, 5th Level
Sponsor Speaker:
Jenny Fisher, RVT, VTS (Oncology) (she/her/hers)
– PractiVet
Multispecialty
Sponsored by
CE: 1.5
Friday, Jun 16th
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
ET
Biosecurity Practices for Horse Owners
Location: PCC 204A
Primary Presenter:
Mallory Lehman, DVM, MS
– UC Davis
Equine
Sponsored by
CE: 1
Friday, Jun 16th
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
ET
Emergency Management of Congestive Heart Failure
Location: PCC 202AB
Primary Presenter:
Teresa DeFrancesco, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology), DACVECC (she/her/hers)
– NC State College of Veterinary Medicine
Cardiology
Sponsored by
CE: 1
Friday, Jun 16th
2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
ET
Differences Between Canine and Feline Lymphoma
Location: PCC 204A
Primary Presenter:
Jenny Fisher, RVT, VTS (Oncology) (she/her/hers)
– PractiVet
Small Animal Internal Medicine
Sponsored by
CE: 1
Friday, Jun 16th
2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
ET
Supporting Cardiac Care Throughout the Lifetime
Location: PCC 202AB
Primary Presenter:
Sandra Tou, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology & SAIM) (she/her/hers)
– NC State University
Cardiology
Sponsored by
CE: 1
Friday, Jun 16th
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
ET
A Team Approach to Surgical Oncology
Location: PCC 204A
Primary Presenter:
Jenny Fisher, RVT, VTS (Oncology) (she/her/hers)
– PractiVet
Co-Presenter:
Garrett Levin, Diplomate ACVS (he/him/his)
– Ascend Veterinary Surgery, PLLC
Oncology
Sponsored by
CE: 1.5
Friday, Jun 16th
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
ET
Assessment, Handling and Management of Neurologic Cats
Location: PCC 202AB
Primary Presenter:
Katia Marioni-Henry, DMedVet, PhD, DACVIM (Neurology), DipECVN, SFHEA, MRCVS (she/her/hers)
– Vets Now Hospital Glasgow
Neurology
Sponsored by
CE: 1.5
Saturday, Jun 17th
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
ET
Epilepsy Management is a Team Sport
Location: PCC 204A
Primary Presenter:
Holger Volk, Dip ECVN, PGCAP, PhD (he/him/his)
– University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover
Neurology
Sponsored by
CE: 1
Saturday, Jun 17th
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
ET
Dispelling Nutritional Myths in Small Animal Medicine
Location: PCC 202AB
Primary Presenter:
Nicola A. Lakeman, MSc, BSc(Hons), RVN, VTS (Nutrition) (she/her/hers)
– IVC Evidensia
Nutrition
Sponsored by
CE: 1
Saturday, Jun 17th
9:10 AM – 10:10 AM
ET
What's New in Veterinary Oncology
Location: PCC 204A
Primary Presenter:
Craig A. Clifford, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) (he/him/his)
– BluePearl
Co-Presenter:
Christine M. Mullin, VMD, DACVIM (Oncology) (she/her/hers)
– BluePearl
Oncology
Sponsored by
CE: 1
Saturday, Jun 17th
9:10 AM – 10:10 AM
ET
Maximizing the Diagnostic Approaches to Kidney Health in the Era of Multiple Biomarkers
Location: PCC 202AB
Primary Presenter:
Rebekah Mack-Gertig, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) (she/her/hers)
– IDEXX
Small Animal Internal Medicine
Sponsored by
CE: 1
Saturday, Jun 17th
10:20 AM – 11:20 AM
ET
Blocked Goats: Diagnosis, Stabilization, and Common Procedures
Location: PCC 204A
Primary Presenter:
Meera Heller, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM) (she/her/hers)
– University of California Davis
Co-Presenter:
Sarah J. Blasczynski, VTS (LAIM) (she/her/hers)
– University of California Davis
Food Animal Internal Medicine
Sponsored by
CE: 1
Saturday, Jun 17th
10:20 AM – 11:20 AM
ET
Nutritional Management of Digestive Disease in Brachycephalic Dogs
Location: PCC 202AB
Primary Presenter:
Kara M. Burns, MS, MEd, LVT, VTS (Nutrition) (she/her/hers)
– Academy of Veterinary Nutrition Technicians
Nutrition
Sponsored by
CE: 1
Saturday, Jun 17th
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
ET
Dog with Cough, Dyspnea, Murmur: Congestive Heart Failure or Not?
Location: PCC 204A
Primary Presenter:
Teresa DeFrancesco, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology), DACVECC (she/her/hers)
– NC State College of Veterinary Medicine
Cardiology
CE: 1
Saturday, Jun 17th
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
ET
Discriminating Between Addison's Disease and GI Upset
Location: PCC 202AB
Primary Presenter:
Chelsea M. Camiolo, BS, CVT, VTS (SAIM) (she/her/hers)
– Blue Pearl Fort Myers
Small Animal Internal Medicine
Sponsored by
CE: In-person 1 // On-demand: .5
Wednesday, Jun 28th
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
ET
Large Animal Cardiology
Primary Presenter:
Elizabeth Williams Louie, DVM, DACVIM (LAIM) (she/her/hers)
– Cornell University
Equine
Sponsored by
CE: 1
Wednesday, Jun 28th
11:20 AM – 12:20 PM
ET
Diagnosis and Treatment Options for PDA
Primary Presenter:
Kate McLaughlin, CVT, VTS (Cardiology) (she/her/hers)
– Crown Veterinary Specialists
Cardiology
Sponsored by
CE: 1
Wednesday, Jun 28th
3:20 PM – 4:20 PM
ET
Paraneoplastic Syndromes
Primary Presenter:
Danielle D. DeCormier, LVT, VTS (Oncology), CFE (she/her/hers)
– MedVet
Oncology
Sponsored by
CE: 1
Wednesday, Jun 28th
4:40 PM – 5:40 PM
ET
Cooperative Care Between ECC and IM: When Emergencies Become Long-term Illnesses
Primary Presenter:
Andrea Pace, CVT, VTS(ECC), MBE, JD (she/her/hers)
– Mount Laurel Animal Hospital
Co-Presenter:
Camia Tonge, LVT, VTS(SAIM) (she/her/hers)
– The Animal Medical Center
Small Animal Internal Medicine
Sponsored by
CE: 1
Wednesday, Jun 28th
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
ET
Emerging Pet Food Trends
Primary Presenter:
Ed Carlson, CVT, VTS (Nutrition)
– VetBloom
Nutrition
Sponsored by
CE: 1