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Wild West

October 16 - 19 2024

New York

November 7-8, 2024

Conference Program 2024

Our team is committed to bringing you high quality content, and we delivered with Wild West Vet. Take a look below at the comprehensive program we have in store for you, with topics that everyone on your team can benefit from and talented speakers that will teach you techniques you can put into practice immediately.

Clinical Theaters curated by: Clinician's Brief

Stay tuned for more sessions coming soon to our Business & Practice Operations Theater and beyond!

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Navigating the Most Common Arrythmias: Part I

Speakers

Amara Estrada, Professor of Cardiology - University of Florida
7:00 AM 7:50 AM
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Navigating the Most Common Arrythmias: Part II

Speakers

Amara Estrada, Professor of Cardiology - University of Florida
8:00 AM 8:50 AM
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A Guide to the Gait Exam: A Neurologist's Perspective

Speakers

Ryan Gibson, Lecturer/Neurologist - Auburn University
1:00 PM 1:50 PM
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Comprehensive Fracture Management: What every practitioner needs to know

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Denis J. Marcellin-Little, Professor, Orthopedic Surgery, Department of Veterinary Surgical and Radiological Sciences - School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis
2:00 PM 2:50 PM
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Emergency Management of Seizures

Speakers

Ryan Gibson, Lecturer/Neurologist - Auburn University
3:30 PM 4:20 PM
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Session Sponsored by Dr. Elsey's

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Speakers

Mat Brost, Director – Marketing & Pet Food Innovation - Dr. Elsey’s | Precious Cat, Inc.

9:30 AM 10:20 AM
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Point-of-Care Ultrasound: Opportunities for Elevating Patient Care

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Anthony Pease, Chief Veterinary Medical Officer - Viticus Group
1:30 PM 2:20 PM
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Anesthesia and Analgesia Considerations for Small Mammals

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Khursheed Mama, Professor - Colorado State University
2:30 PM 3:20 PM
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OA Management Protocol – Time for a Reset?

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Denis J. Marcellin-Little, Professor, Orthopedic Surgery, Department of Veterinary Surgical and Radiological Sciences - School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis
4:00 PM 4:50 PM
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Sedation, Analgesic and Anesthetic Protocols for Cats

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Khursheed Mama, Professor - Colorado State University

9:15 AM 10:05 AM
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How Do I Treat… Blocked Cats?

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Julien Guillaumin, Professor - Emergency and Critical Care - Colorado State University
10:55 AM 11:45 AM
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Feline Cardiomyopathies

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Amara Estrada, Professor of Cardiology - University of Florida
1:15 PM 2:05 PM
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Cats vs Dogs: Unique Considerations in Feline Radiograph Interpretation

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Anthony Pease, Chief Veterinary Medical Officer - Viticus Group
2:15 PM 3:05 PM
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Heat Stroke: Do's & Dont's

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Julien Guillaumin, Professor - Emergency and Critical Care - Colorado State University
3:45 PM 4:35 PM
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Thoracic Radiograph Interpretation in the Coughing Patient

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Anthony Pease, Chief Veterinary Medical Officer - Viticus Group

8:00 AM 8:50 AM
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Just Breathe: Handling Respiratory Emergencies

Speakers

Kenichiro Yagi, Chief Veterinary Nursing Officer - Veterinary Emergency Group
9:30 AM 10:20 AM
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Shock Has Many Faces: The Keys to Perfusion

Speakers

Kenichiro Yagi, Chief Veterinary Nursing Officer - Veterinary Emergency Group
11:00 AM 11:50 AM
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Recover CPR Guidelines 2.0 – Basic and Advanced Life Support

Speakers

Kenichiro Yagi, Chief Veterinary Nursing Officer - Veterinary Emergency Group
1:00 PM 1:50 PM
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Why Your Parvo Patient Should Be Fed Right Away

Speakers

Kenichiro Yagi, Chief Veterinary Nursing Officer - Veterinary Emergency Group
2:30 PM 3:20 PM
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Your Veterinary Technician does WHAT!?! Extreme Utilization in Practice

Speakers

Kenichiro Yagi, Chief Veterinary Nursing Officer - Veterinary Emergency Group
4:00 PM 4:50 PM
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Veterinary Nurse Practitioners? What's the Deal?

Speakers

Kenichiro Yagi, Chief Veterinary Nursing Officer - Veterinary Emergency Group

8:00 AM 8:50 AM
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Module 1: Introduction to the National Veterinary Accreditation Program
9:00 AM 9:50 AM
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Module 19: Animal Emergency Response
2:00 PM 2:50 PM
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Module 32: Regulation of Vaccines and Related Biologics
3:00 PM 3:50 PM
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Module 8: International Movement of Horses

9:00 AM 5:00 PM
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TTA Rapid® & Rapid Patella Luxation

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Speakers

Jeff Mayo, Owner - Mayo Veterinary Services

6:00 AM 6:50 AM
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Patellar Luxation: Evaluation & Management

Speakers

Denis J. Marcellin-Little, Professor, Orthopedic Surgery, Department of Veterinary Surgical and Radiological Sciences - School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis
7:00 AM 7:50 AM
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Reptile and Amphibian: Exam 101

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Angela Lennox, Veterinarian - Avian and Exotic Animal Clinic
8:00 AM 8:50 AM
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Why do I Prefer the Oscillometric Blood Pressure Monitor over the Doppler

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Julien Guillaumin, Professor - Emergency and Critical Care - Colorado State University
9:00 AM 9:50 AM
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Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome: Clinical Assessment and Surgical Treatment Using Radiosurgery

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Speakers

Jeff Mayo, Owner - Mayo Veterinary Services
10:25 AM 11:15 AM
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Be a Rockstar: Fine Tuning the Nutritional Approach to Urolithiasis

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Speakers

Stacy Choczynski DVM, Scientific Services Veterinarian - Royal Canin
1:00 PM 1:50 PM
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Grappling with consequences of behavior problems: when to consider behavioral euthanasia

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Katherine Pankratz, Veterinary Behaviorist - Know Your Pet LLC
3:00 PM 3:50 PM
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Digital Derm: How to Implement Cytology in Your Busy Practice

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Ashley Bourgeois, Veterinary Dermatologist - Animal Dermatology Clinic Portland
4:00 PM 4:50 PM
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How Do I Treat… Saddle Thrombus Cats?

Speakers

Julien Guillaumin, Professor - Emergency and Critical Care - Colorado State University

9:30 AM 10:20 AM
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Current Concepts of Periodontal Disease and Therapy

Speakers

Brook Niemiec, Chief Of Staff - Veterinary Dental Specialties
11:30 AM 12:20 PM
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Understanding and Applying Laser Therapy in Companion Animals

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Speakers

Dave Huff, Veterinary Doctor - Plantation Animal Hospital Llc
1:30 PM 2:20 PM
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Minimizing and Managing Anesthetic Recovery Complications

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Khursheed Mama, Professor - Colorado State University
3:00 PM 3:50 PM
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"Why does Fido keep doing this?" Addressing dog behavior concerns in the clinic

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Katherine Pankratz, Veterinary Behaviorist - Know Your Pet LLC
4:00 PM 4:50 PM
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Tips for Navigating Neuromuscular Disease in General Practice

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Ryan Gibson, Lecturer/Neurologist - Auburn University

9:15 AM 10:05 AM
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Aging with grace & dignity: Navigating Anxiety in Geriatric Dogs

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Speakers

Katherine Pankratz, Veterinary Behaviorist - Know Your Pet LLC
10:55 AM 11:45 AM
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Canine Atopic Dermatitis - Feeling Confident in the Diagnosis and Management

Speakers

Ashley Bourgeois, Veterinary Dermatologist - Animal Dermatology Clinic Portland
1:15 PM 2:05 PM
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Diagnosis and Treatment of the Most Common Canine and Feline Oral Pathologies

Speakers

Brook Niemiec, Chief Of Staff - Veterinary Dental Specialties
3:00 PM 3:50 PM
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Vestibular Syndrome in the Geriatric Patient

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Ryan Gibson, Lecturer/Neurologist - Auburn University
4:00 PM 4:50 PM
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"Make Fluffy stop doing this!" Addressing cat behavior concerns in the clinic

Speakers

Katherine Pankratz, Veterinary Behaviorist - Know Your Pet LLC
5:00 PM 5:50 PM
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Anesthesia for Dogs and Cats with Heart Disease

Speakers

Khursheed Mama, Professor - Colorado State University

9:40 AM 10:30 AM
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Proper Use of Legal Entities for Lawsuit Protection and Tax Reduction.

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8:00 AM 8:50 AM
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Triaging Trauma

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Melissa Evans, Learning and Development Manager - Specialty/ER & Northeast - United Veterinary Care
9:30 AM 10:20 AM
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I was just trying to help! When the best intentions turn toxic

Speakers

Melissa Evans, Learning and Development Manager - Specialty/ER & Northeast - United Veterinary Care
11:00 AM 11:50 AM
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Surviving in Isolation – Nursing infectious patients

Speakers

Melissa Evans, Learning and Development Manager - Specialty/ER & Northeast - United Veterinary Care
1:00 PM 1:50 PM
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Diabetic Emergencies – Hypoglycemia, DKA & HHS

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Melissa Evans, Learning and Development Manager - Specialty/ER & Northeast - United Veterinary Care
2:30 PM 3:20 PM
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Delivery of Modern Pet Care by Compassionate Veterinary Professionals

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Rebecca Rose, Registered Veterinary Technician - Rebecca Rose Coaching, LLC
4:00 PM 4:50 PM
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Ditch the Don't Want List - Design the Do Want List

Speakers

Rebecca Rose, Registered Veterinary Technician - Rebecca Rose Coaching, LLC

7:30 AM 8:30 AM
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Grow Your Practice: 10 Steps You Can Start Today

Speakers

Michele Drake, Founder/Co-Founder & Chief Veterinary Officer - The Drake Center for Veterinary Care/GeniusVets

David Hall, Co-Founder & Head of Product - GeniusVets
8:30 AM 9:30 AM
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Managing by the Numbers

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John Chalk, Founder and Owner - Trinity Portfolio Advisors
9:30 AM 10:30 AM
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UNLEASH Your Potential: What to Know about Selling a Veterinary Practice; Corporate v. Private Sales

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Peter H. Tanella, Chair, National Veterinary Law Group - Mandelbaum Barrett
2:30 PM 3:30 PM
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Culture, Process, and Profits: Lessons from building one of the most successful independent veterinary practices in the country.

Speakers

Michele Drake, Founder/Co-Founder & Chief Veterinary Officer - The Drake Center for Veterinary Care/GeniusVets
3:30 PM 4:30 PM
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An Emerging Market Opportunity and The Keys To Ensuring Your Practice Benefits for Years to Come

Speakers

David Hall, Co-Founder & Head of Product - GeniusVets
4:30 PM 5:30 PM
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Panel Discussion - The Most Important Opportunities, Trends, and Threats for Practice Ownership

Speakers

Michele Drake, Founder/Co-Founder & Chief Veterinary Officer - The Drake Center for Veterinary Care/GeniusVets

John Chalk, Founder and Owner - Trinity Portfolio Advisors

Peter H. Tanella, Chair, National Veterinary Law Group - Mandelbaum Barrett

Jamie Rauscher, Hospital Manager, Owner, Animal Hospital of Towne Lake - President, NAVTA

8:00 AM 8:50 AM
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Module 23: Antibiotic Use in Animals
9:00 AM 9:50 AM
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Module 2: Role of Agencies (State, Federal, International) and Health Certificates
3:00 PM 3:50 PM
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Module 10: PPE-for-Veterinarians
4:00 PM 4:50 PM
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Module 4: Preventing Disease Introduction and Spread

7:00 AM 7:50 AM
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Ear Drops for Otitis Externa: Decision Making 101

Speakers

Ashley Bourgeois, Veterinary Dermatologist - Animal Dermatology Clinic Portland
8:00 AM 8:50 AM
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Reptile and Amphibian: Surgery 101

Speakers

Angela Lennox, Veterinarian - Avian and Exotic Animal Clinic
9:00 AM 9:50 AM
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The Overweight Pet: Engaging Pet Owners & Making a Plan

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Speakers

Deborah Linder, Clinical Associate Professor - Tufts University
10:25 AM 11:15 AM
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Case Studies using Photochemical Laser Therapy

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Speakers

Dave Huff, Veterinary Doctor - Plantation Animal Hospital Llc
4:00 PM 4:50 PM
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Feeding the Senior Pet and Pets with Multiple Diseases

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Speakers

Deborah Linder, Clinical Associate Professor - Tufts University

9:30 AM 10:20 AM
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How to make dermatology CHEAPer

Speakers

Ashley Bourgeois, Veterinary Dermatologist - Animal Dermatology Clinic Portland
11:30 AM 12:20 PM
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Navigating Recurrent Feline Cystitis

Speakers

Julie Byron, Clinical Professor - The Ohio State University
3:00 PM 3:50 PM
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To Cook or Not To Cook: Talking About Fresh, Raw, and Home-Prepared Diets

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Speakers

Deborah Linder, Clinical Associate Professor - Tufts University
4:00 PM 4:50 PM
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The Approach to Protein-Losing Nephropathy

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Julie Byron, Clinical Professor - The Ohio State University
5:00 PM 5:50 PM
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Updates in Cancer Treatment: What the General Practitioner Needs to Know

Speakers

Rachel Venable, CEO, Founder - Pet Cancer Care Consulting

9:30 AM 10:20 AM
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Dental Radiology Simplified and Basic Interpretation

Speakers

Brook Niemiec, Chief Of Staff - Veterinary Dental Specialties
10:55 AM 11:45 AM
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Think like a Dermatologist: step-by-step approach in real world cases

Speakers

Ashley Bourgeois, Veterinary Dermatologist - Animal Dermatology Clinic Portland
1:15 PM 2:05 PM
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Current Approach to UTI's

Speakers

Julie Byron, Clinical Professor - The Ohio State University
3:00 PM 3:50 PM
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Updates in Canine Dry Eye Management

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David Maggs, Professor Emeritus, Veterinary Ophthalmology - University of California, Davis
4:00 PM 4:50 PM
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Proper Extraction Techniques Including Imaging and Regional Anesthesia

Speakers

Brook Niemiec, Chief Of Staff - Veterinary Dental Specialties
5:00 PM 5:50 PM
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Tips for Complicated Corneal Ulcer Management

Speakers

David Maggs, Professor Emeritus, Veterinary Ophthalmology - University of California, Davis

10:50 AM 11:40 AM
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There’s Room for Zoom in Your Practice: Embracing Telehealth

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Speakers

Steve Dale, Certified Animal Behavior Consultant & Journalist - Steve Dale’s Pet World

8:00 AM 8:50 AM
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The Technician’s Role in Euthanasia, Hospice and Palliative Care Appointments

Speakers

Jamie Rauscher, Hospital Manager, Owner, Animal Hospital of Towne Lake - President, NAVTA
9:30 AM 10:20 AM
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Compensation & Retention: How to convey your value to your employer

Speakers

Jamie Rauscher, Hospital Manager, Owner, Animal Hospital of Towne Lake - President, NAVTA
11:00 AM 11:50 AM
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Recruiting & Interviewing 101: How to stand out in this profession

Speakers

Jamie Rauscher, Hospital Manager, Owner, Animal Hospital of Towne Lake - President, NAVTA
1:00 PM 1:50 PM
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Career Longevity

Speakers

Jamie Rauscher, Hospital Manager, Owner, Animal Hospital of Towne Lake - President, NAVTA
2:30 PM 3:20 PM
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Leveraging ALL Team Members to their Greatest Potential

Speakers

Rebecca Rose, Registered Veterinary Technician - Rebecca Rose Coaching, LLC
4:00 PM 4:50 PM
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Take your M.E.D.S for a Sustainable Career in VetMed (Meditation, Exercise, Diet, and Sleep)

Speakers

Rebecca Rose, Registered Veterinary Technician - Rebecca Rose Coaching, LLC

8:00 AM 8:50 AM
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Module 5: Vesicular Diseases
9:00 AM 9:50 AM
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Module 34: Veterinary Export Health Certificate System (VEHCS)

7:00 AM 7:50 AM
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Surgical Site Infections: Management Strategies for Success

Speakers

Bonnie Campbell, Professor of Small Animal Surgery - Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine
8:00 AM 8:50 AM
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The Philosophy Behind SA Gastroenterology

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Craig Webb, Professor - Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital
9:00 AM 9:50 AM
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The General Practitioner's Guide to Eyelid Surgery

Speakers

David Maggs, Professor Emeritus, Veterinary Ophthalmology - University of California, Davis
10:00 AM 10:50 AM
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Traumatic Wounds in the Equine Patient

Speakers

Sarah Humphreys, Large Animal Internal Medicine Specialist - Humphreys Veterinary Consulting, LLC
11:00 AM 11:50 AM
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A Practical Approach to the Red Eye

Speakers

David Maggs, Professor Emeritus, Veterinary Ophthalmology - University of California, Davis
12:40 PM 1:30 PM
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Navigating Oral Neoplasia

Speakers

Rachel Venable, CEO, Founder - Pet Cancer Care Consulting
1:40 PM 2:30 PM
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Triage of the Equine Neonate

Speakers

Sarah Humphreys, Large Animal Internal Medicine Specialist - Humphreys Veterinary Consulting, LLC

7:00 AM 7:50 AM
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Strategic Approach to Equine Laminitis

Speakers

Sarah Humphreys, Large Animal Internal Medicine Specialist - Humphreys Veterinary Consulting, LLC
8:00 AM 8:50 AM
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Small Intestinal Resection & Anastomosis: Decision-Making and Surgical Techniques

Speakers

Bonnie Campbell, Professor of Small Animal Surgery - Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine
9:00 AM 9:50 AM
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The History, Mystery, and Bemoaning of Feline Triaditis

Speakers

Craig Webb, Professor - Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital
10:00 AM 10:50 AM
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Managing Mast Cell Tumors: Practical Insights for Primary Practice

Speakers

Rachel Venable, CEO, Founder - Pet Cancer Care Consulting
11:00 AM 11:50 AM
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Canine Pancreatitis: Diagnostic & Management Highlights

Speakers

Craig Webb, Professor - Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital
12:40 PM 1:30 PM
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Surgical Interventions for the Brachycephalic Patient

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Bonnie Campbell, Professor of Small Animal Surgery - Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine
1:40 PM 2:30 PM
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Guiding Choices: The GPs Role in Pet Cancer Treatment and Palliative Care

Speakers

Rachel Venable, CEO, Founder - Pet Cancer Care Consulting

8:00 AM 8:50 AM
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Who Needs an Anesthetic Plan? YOU DO!

Speakers

Heidi Reuss-Lamky, Surgery Technician - Academy of Veterinary Surgical Technicians
9:30 AM 10:20 AM
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Let’s Go Tubing! Intubation Overview

Speakers

Heidi Reuss-Lamky, Surgery Technician - Academy of Veterinary Surgical Technicians
11:00 AM 11:50 AM
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Anesthesia Mistakes Awareness

Speakers

Heidi Reuss-Lamky, Surgery Technician - Academy of Veterinary Surgical Technicians
1:10 PM 2:00 PM
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Purr-fect Feline Anesthesia

Speakers

Heidi Reuss-Lamky, Surgery Technician - Academy of Veterinary Surgical Technicians

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