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Friday, September 26, 2025
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
CST
Coffee & Pastries
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
CST
Coffee & Pastries
Location: Star Tower
SWVS EVENTS
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
CST
Registration Open
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
CST
Registration Open
Location: Grand Lobby Entrance
SWVS EVENTS
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
CST
Speaker Ready Room
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
CST
Speaker Ready Room
Location: 101
SWVS EVENTS
7:00 AM - 8:50 PM
CST
Mother's Room
7:00 AM - 8:50 PM
CST
Mother's Room
Location: 112
OTHER EVENTS
7:00 AM - 8:50 PM
CST
Zen Den
7:00 AM - 8:50 PM
CST
Zen Den
Location: 111
SWVS EVENTS
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
CST
First Aid Room
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
CST
First Aid Room
Location: Exhibit Hall
OTHER EVENTS
7:30 AM - 1:30 PM
CST
CE Tour: Fossil Rim
7:30 AM - 1:30 PM
CST
CE Tour: Fossil Rim
Location: Fossil Rim
Holly Haefele, DVM
– Fossil Rim Wildlife Center
CE TOUR
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
CST
Approach to the Pruritic Dog and Cat
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
CST
Approach to the Pruritic Dog and Cat
Location: 201 AB
Tina Brown, DVM, MS, Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Dermatology
– Memphis Veterinary Specialists, Arkansas Veterinary Emergency and Specialists
COMPANION ANIMAL
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
CST
Camelid Medicine
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
CST
Camelid Medicine
Location: 201 C
Meredyth Jones, DVM, MS, DACVIM
– Large Animal Consulting & Education
FOOD ANIMAL
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
CST
Canine and Feline Heartworm Updates: Dirofilaria Diagnostic Dilemmas
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
CST
Canine and Feline Heartworm Updates: Dirofilaria Diagnostic Dilemmas
Location: Exhibit Hall D
Christine Garrett, DVM
– Antech
EXHIBITOR EDUCATION SESSION
Sponsored By
CE: 1
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
CST
Dental Friday 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
CST
Canine and Feline Oral Pathology
Location: Ballroom C
Brook Niemiec, DVM DAVDC, DEVDC
– Veterinary Dental Specialties
COMPANION ANIMAL
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
CST
Feline Friday 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
CST
Nursing and Nutrition for the Hospitalized and Inappetent Cat, Part 1
Location: Ballroom B
Ashlie Saffire, ABVP (Feline Practice)
– Feline Veterinary Medical Association/Faithful Friends Veterinary Clinic & Cat Specialty Center
FELINE
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
CST
How to Deliver an Extraordinary Service Experience
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
CST
How to Deliver an Extraordinary Service Experience
Location: 102
Barbara Khozam, CSP, AS, CPXP
– Barbara Khozam, Inc.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT/OFFICE PERSONNEL
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
CST
Integrative Medicine Friday 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
CST
TCVM approach to Behavioral Disorders
Location: 110 B
Mitsie Vargas, DVM, MSTCVM
– MGVA Capital
INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
Sponsored By
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
CST
Internal Medicine Friday 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
CST
Sugary sweet! Updates in Diabetic Management
Location: 204 AB
Andrew Bugbee, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)
– Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
COMPANION ANIMAL
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
CST
Optimizing Blood Pressure
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
CST
Optimizing Blood Pressure
Location: 202 CD
Amanda Shelby, BSc, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia)
– VETgirl
TECHNICIAN
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
CST
Pet Food Trends. What’s All the Buzz About?
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
CST
Pet Food Trends. What’s All the Buzz About?
Location: 202 CD
Ed Carlson, CVT, VTS (Nutrition)
– VetBloom
TECHNICIAN
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
CST
PPID Friday 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
CST
Could Tylenol Replace Bute?
Location: 203 C
Lyndi Gillam, DVM, DACVIM, PhD
– Oklahoma State University
EQUINE
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
CST
Reptile Friday 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
CST
Building a Reptile and Amphibian Friendly Hospital
Location: 110 A
Brandon Louth, DVM
– The Lizard Doctor
NON-TRADITIONAL/EXOTICS
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
CST
Social Issues Involving Animal Welfare
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
CST
Social Issues Involving Animal Welfare
Location: 114
Sherri Jerzyk, CCRA
– Texas A&M
TECHNICIAN
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
CST
Soft Tissue Surgery Friday 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
CST
Surgical Management of GDV: The 15-minute Gastropexy
Location: Ballroom A
Howard Seim, III, DVM, DACVS
– Colorado State University
COMPANION ANIMAL
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
CST
Stay Strategically Booked: Strategies for Optimized Patient Scheduling through the Creation of an Intentional Client Engagement Journey
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
CST
Stay Strategically Booked: Strategies for Optimized Patient Scheduling through the Creation of an Intentional Client Engagement Journey
Location: Exhibit Hall E
Zachary Melton, MBA
– MWI Animal Health
EXHIBITOR EDUCATION SESSION
Sponsored By
CE: 1
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
CST
Tech Utilization
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
CST
Roundin' Up Success: Maximizing Veterinary Technician Utilization in the Modern Practice
Location: 103 AB
Danielle Russ, LVT, BS, BA, AS
– VetResults
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT/OFFICE PERSONNEL
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
CST
The Technician’s Role in Diabetes Management
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
CST
The Technician’s Role in Diabetes Management
Location: 203 AB
Paula Plummer, LVT, VTS(ECC, SAIM, CP-fe)
– Texas A&M University VMTH
TECHNICIAN
Sponsored By
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
CST
20 - Vibin' and Thrivin': Your Clinic Culture, Part 1
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
CST
Vibin' and Thrivin': Your Clinic Culture, Part 1
Location: 106
Andi Davison, LVT, CAPP, APPC
– Flourish Veterinary Consulting
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/WELLNESS
8:00 AM - 9:50 AM
CST
16 - Veterinary Opioids: Texas Board Rules & Federal Laws Concerning Controlled Substances
8:00 AM - 9:50 AM
CST
Veterinary Opioids: Texas Board Rules & Federal Laws Concerning Controlled Substances
Location: 104
Carly Patterson, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)
– Texas A&M University
Amy Savarino, Pharm D.
– Texas A&M University
MULTITRACK/CROSS SPECIES
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
Interactive Lab - Basic Ultrasound Lab
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST
Foundations of Abdominal Ultrasound: Scan with Confidence
Location: Arena
Jaime Sage, DVM, MS, DACVR
– Sage Veterinary Imaging and MRI Vets
Peyton Phillips
– Sage Veterinary Imaging
Doug Casey, DVM, DAVBP
– Sage Vet Academy
Heather Ellis, DVM
– Sage Veterinary Imaging
Lindsay Oborny
– Sage Veterinary Imaging
INTERACTIVE LABS
Sponsored By
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CST
Master Class - Shelter Medicine
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CST
Master Class - Making the Most of Your Data: A Practical Workshop
Location: 105
Rachael Kreisler, VMD, MSCE, DACVPM (Epidemiology)
– Midwestern University
MASTER CLASSES
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CST
Workshop - Leveling Up Anesthesia: A Case Work Up Adventure
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CST
Workshop - Leveling Up Anesthesia: A Case Work Up Adventure
Location: Arena
Anna McClour, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia)
– NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine
Brooke Bush, RVT
– NC State College of Veterinary Medicine
WORKSHOP
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
CST
Advancing Care with Smart Pet Tech and Temperature-Sensing Solutions
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
CST
Advancing Care with Smart Pet Tech and Temperature-Sensing Solutions
Location: Exhibit Hall D
Marta LaColla, DVM
– Merck Animal Health
EXHIBITOR EDUCATION SESSION
Sponsored By
CE: 1
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
CST
Dental Friday 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
CST
Periodontal Disease and Therapy for the general Practitioner
Location: Ballroom C
Brook Niemiec, DVM DAVDC, DEVDC
– Veterinary Dental Specialties
COMPANION ANIMAL
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
CST
EMS Friday 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
CST
An Update on Equine Liver Disease
Location: 203 C
Lyndi Gillam, DVM, DACVIM, PhD
– Oklahoma State University
EQUINE
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
CST
Feline Chronic Kidney Disease
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
CST
Feline Chronic Kidney Disease
Location: 203 AB
Paula Plummer, LVT, VTS(ECC, SAIM, CP-fe)
– Texas A&M University VMTH
TECHNICIAN
Sponsored By
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
CST
Feline Friday 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
CST
Nutrition and Enteral Feeding in the Inappetent Cat, Part 2
Location: Ballroom B
Ashlie Saffire, ABVP (Feline Practice)
– Feline Veterinary Medical Association/Faithful Friends Veterinary Clinic & Cat Specialty Center
FELINE
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
CST
Integrative Medicine Friday 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
CST
Introduction to Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) in Companion Animals
Location: 110 B
Holly Ganz, PhD
– AnimalBiome
INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
Sponsored By
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
CST
Internal Medicine Friday 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
CST
Time for a Change: SGLT-2 Inhibitors in Feline Diabetic Management
Location: 204 AB
Andrew Bugbee, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)
– Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
COMPANION ANIMAL
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
CST
Leading for Service Excellence: In Person and Virtually
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
CST
Leading for Service Excellence: In Person and Virtually
Location: 102
Barbara Khozam, CSP, AS, CPXP
– Barbara Khozam, Inc.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT/OFFICE PERSONNEL
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
CST
Management of Chronic Allergies and Otitis Externa in Dogs and Cats
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
CST
Management of Chronic Allergies and Otitis Externa in Dogs and Cats
Location: 201 AB
Tina Brown, DVM, MS, Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Dermatology
– Memphis Veterinary Specialists, Arkansas Veterinary Emergency and Specialists
COMPANION ANIMAL
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
CST
Neonatal Calf Resuscitation
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
CST
Neonatal Calf Resuscitation
Location: 201 C
Meredyth Jones, DVM, MS, DACVIM
– Large Animal Consulting & Education
FOOD ANIMAL
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
CST
Nutrition for the Hospitalized Veterinary Patient
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
CST
Nutrition for the Hospitalized Veterinary Patient
Location: 202 CD
Ed Carlson, CVT, VTS (Nutrition)
– VetBloom
TECHNICIAN
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
CST
Optimizing Survival: Anesthesia/Analgesia for C-Sections
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
CST
Optimizing Survival: Anesthesia/Analgesia for C-Sections
Location: 202 CD
Amanda Shelby, BSc, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia)
– VETgirl
TECHNICIAN
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
CST
Reptile Friday 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
CST
Physical Exam and Diagnostics in Reptiles and Amphibians
Location: 110 A
Brandon Louth, DVM
– The Lizard Doctor
NON-TRADITIONAL/EXOTICS
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
CST
Self-Care for Veterinary Staff
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
CST
Self-Care for Veterinary Staff
Location: 114
Sherri Jerzyk, CCRA
– Texas A&M
TECHNICIAN
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
CST
Soft Tissue Surgery Friday 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
CST
Intestinal Anastomosis: Tips to Make it Easier
Location: Ballroom A
Howard Seim, III, DVM, DACVS
– Colorado State University
COMPANION ANIMAL
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
CST
Staffing Ratios
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
CST
Finding the Right Herd: Achieving Optimal Staffing Ratios in Veterinary Practice
Location: 103 AB
Danielle Russ, LVT, BS, BA, AS
– VetResults
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT/OFFICE PERSONNEL
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
CST
The Trust-Building Playbook: Mastering Connections with Clients & Colleagues
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
CST
The Trust-Building Playbook: Mastering Connections with Clients & Colleagues
Location: Exhibit Hall E
Jodi Long, DVM, MS, CPCC, ACC
– National Veterinary Associates (NVA)
Beth Neuman, DVM
– National Veterinary Associates (NVA)
EXHIBITOR EDUCATION SESSION
Sponsored By
CE: 1
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
CST
15 - Vibin' and Thrivin': Your Clinic Culture, Part 2
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
CST
Vibin' and Thrivin': Your Clinic Culture, Part 2
Location: 106
Andi Davison, LVT, CAPP, APPC
– Flourish Veterinary Consulting
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/WELLNESS
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
CST
NMVMA Board Meeting
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
CST
NMVMA Board Meeting
Location: 109
VMA MEETINGS
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
CST
Exhibit Hall Open
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
CST
Exhibit Hall Open
Location: Exhibit Hall
SWVS EVENTS
9:50 AM - 10:30 AM
CST
Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Hall
9:50 AM - 10:30 AM
CST
Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Hall
Location: Exhibit Hall
SWVS EVENTS
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
CST
A Holistic Approach to Otitis, Allergic Dermatitis, and Flea Allergy Dermatitis
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
CST
A Holistic Approach to Otitis, Allergic Dermatitis, and Flea Allergy Dermatitis
Location: Exhibit Hall D
Christine McKinney, DVM, DACVD
– Merck Animal Health
EXHIBITOR EDUCATION SESSION
Sponsored By
CE: 1
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
CST
A Technician’s Role in Placement and Maintenance of Feeding Tubes, Part 1
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
CST
A Technician’s Role in Placement and Maintenance of Feeding Tubes, Part 1
Location: 202 CD
Ed Carlson, CVT, VTS (Nutrition)
– VetBloom
TECHNICIAN
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
CST
Amphibian Friday 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
CST
Breaking down Husbandry in Reptiles and Amphibians
Location: 110 A
Brandon Louth, DVM
– The Lizard Doctor
NON-TRADITIONAL/EXOTICS
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
CST
Anesthesia/Analgesia for Abdominal Procedures
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
CST
Anesthesia/Analgesia for Abdominal Procedures
Location: 202 CD
Amanda Shelby, BSc, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia)
– VETgirl
TECHNICIAN
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
CST
Dental Friday 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
CST
Dental Radiology: Techniques and Basic Interpretation
Location: Ballroom C
Brook Niemiec, DVM DAVDC, DEVDC
– Veterinary Dental Specialties
COMPANION ANIMAL
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
CST
End of Life Discussions: Pet Loss and Grieving
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
CST
End of Life Discussions: Pet Loss and Grieving
Location: 114
Sherri Jerzyk, CCRA
– Texas A&M
TECHNICIAN
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
CST
EPM Friday 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
CST
Serum Amyloid a: The Great Diagnostician?
Location: 203 C
Lyndi Gillam, DVM, DACVIM, PhD
– Oklahoma State University
EQUINE
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
CST
Feline Friday 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
CST
Approach to the Cat in Respiratory Distress, Part 1
Location: Ballroom B
Ashlie Saffire, ABVP (Feline Practice)
– Feline Veterinary Medical Association/Faithful Friends Veterinary Clinic & Cat Specialty Center
FELINE
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
CST
Immune Mediated Diseases in Small Animals
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
CST
Immune Mediated Diseases in Small Animals
Location: 201 AB
Tina Brown, DVM, MS, Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Dermatology
– Memphis Veterinary Specialists, Arkansas Veterinary Emergency and Specialists
COMPANION ANIMAL
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
CST
Integrative Medicine Friday 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
CST
TCVM Approach to Seizures
Location: 110 B
Mitsie Vargas, DVM, MSTCVM
– MGVA Capital
INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
Sponsored By
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
CST
Internal Medicine Friday 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
CST
Pu, Pd, Panting, Oh My! Updates on Canine Hypercortisolism
Location: 204 AB
Andrew Bugbee, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)
– Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
COMPANION ANIMAL
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
CST
Managing Emotions and Thriving Under Pressure
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
CST
Managing Emotions and Thriving Under Pressure
Location: 102
Barbara Khozam, CSP, AS, CPXP
– Barbara Khozam, Inc.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT/OFFICE PERSONNEL
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
CST
Recruitment
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
CST
Roping in the Best: Smart Strategies for Veterinary Recruitment
Location: 103 AB
Danielle Russ, LVT, BS, BA, AS
– VetResults
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT/OFFICE PERSONNEL
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
CST
Ruminant Blook Transfusions
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
CST
Ruminant Blood Transfusions
Location: 201 C
Meredyth Jones, DVM, MS, DACVIM
– Large Animal Consulting & Education
FOOD ANIMAL
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
CST
Soft Tissue Surgery Friday 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
CST
Feline Perineal Urethrostomy: A Novel Approach
Location: Ballroom A
Howard Seim, III, DVM, DACVS
– Colorado State University
COMPANION ANIMAL
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
CST
Supporting the Anxious Feline
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
CST
Supporting the Anxious Feline
Location: 203 AB
Paula Plummer, LVT, VTS(ECC, SAIM, CP-fe)
– Texas A&M University VMTH
TECHNICIAN
Sponsored By
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
CST
TBD WagnTail 1
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
CST
TBD WagnTail 1
Location: Exhibit Hall E
EXHIBITOR EDUCATION SESSION
Sponsored By
CE: 1
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
CST
12 - USDA Module
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
CST
USDA Module 19: Animal Health Emergency Response
Location: 104
Alexandra Apgar-Arpin, DVM, MPH
– USDA
MULTITRACK/CROSS SPECIES
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
CST
16 - Managers are People Too: Resilience Skills for the Leader
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
CST
Managers are People Too: Resilience Skills for the Leader
Location: 106
Andi Davison, LVT, CAPP, APPC
– Flourish Veterinary Consulting
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/WELLNESS
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
CST
Interactive Lab - Basic Ultrasound Lab (Repeat)
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
CST
Foundations of Abdominal Ultrasound: Scan with Confidence (repeat)
Location: Arena
Jaime Sage, DVM, MS, DACVR
– Sage Veterinary Imaging and MRI Vets
Peyton Phillips
– Sage Veterinary Imaging
Doug Casey, DVM, DAVBP
– Sage Vet Academy
Heather Ellis, DVM
– Sage Veterinary Imaging
Lindsay Oborny
– Sage Veterinary Imaging
INTERACTIVE LABS
Sponsored By
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
CST
A Technician’s Role in Placement and Maintenance of Feeding Tubes, Part 2
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
CST
A Technician’s Role in Placement and Maintenance of Feeding Tubes, Part 2
Location: 202 CD
Ed Carlson, CVT, VTS (Nutrition)
– VetBloom
TECHNICIAN
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
CST
Amphibian Friday 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
CST
Common Diseases in Reptiles and Amphibians
Location: 110 A
Brandon Louth, DVM
– The Lizard Doctor
NON-TRADITIONAL/EXOTICS
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
CST
Anesthesia and Surgery of Eye
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
CST
Anesthesia and Surgery of Eye
Location: 201 C
Meredyth Jones, DVM, MS, DACVIM
– Large Animal Consulting & Education
FOOD ANIMAL
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
CST
Dental Friday 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
CST
Extractions Made Easier: Minimally Invasive Techniques
Location: Ballroom C
Brook Niemiec, DVM DAVDC, DEVDC
– Veterinary Dental Specialties
COMPANION ANIMAL
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
CST
EHV Friday 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
CST
Just Another Coughing Horse? Thinking Outside the Box with Equine Respiratory Cases
Location: 203 C
Lyndi Gillam, DVM, DACVIM, PhD
– Oklahoma State University
EQUINE
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
CST
Enhancing Preventative Compliance to Safeguard Pets and Improve Pharmacy Revenue
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
CST
Enhancing Preventative Compliance to Safeguard Pets and Improve Pharmacy Revenue
Location: Exhibit Hall D
I. Craig Prior, BVSc, CVJ
– Merck Animal Health
EXHIBITOR EDUCATION SESSION
Sponsored By
CE: 1
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
CST
Feline Friday 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
CST
Case-based Approach to Cats in Acute Respiratory Distress , Part 2
Location: Ballroom B
Ashlie Saffire, ABVP (Feline Practice)
– Feline Veterinary Medical Association/Faithful Friends Veterinary Clinic & Cat Specialty Center
FELINE
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
CST
How to Deal with Difficult Customers
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
CST
How to Deal with Difficult Customers
Location: 102
Barbara Khozam, CSP, AS, CPXP
– Barbara Khozam, Inc.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT/OFFICE PERSONNEL
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
CST
Integrative Medicine Friday 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
CST
Traditional Chinese Medicine for the Western Veterinarian
Location: 110 B
Madeline Yamate, DVM, CVA, CVCH, CVFT, CVTP, CTCVMP, CVSMT, FACVBM
– Center for Integrative Animal Medicine
INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
CST
Internal Medicine Friday 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
CST
Hot Cats! Feline Hyperthyroidism
Location: 204 AB
Andrew Bugbee, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)
– Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
COMPANION ANIMAL
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
CST
Mental Health Crisis and Suicide: How to Navigate a Tough Topic
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
CST
Mental Health Crisis and Suicide: How to Navigate a Tough Topic
Location: 114
Sherri Jerzyk, CCRA
– Texas A&M
TECHNICIAN
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
CST
Opportunistic Fungal and Pseudofungal Infections in Veterinary Medicine
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
CST
Opportunistic Fungal and Pseudofungal Infections in Veterinary Medicine
Location: 201 AB
Tina Brown, DVM, MS, Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Dermatology
– Memphis Veterinary Specialists, Arkansas Veterinary Emergency and Specialists
COMPANION ANIMAL
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
CST
Retention
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
CST
Keeping Your Herd Together: Strategies for Retaining Top Veterinary Talent
Location: 103 AB
Danielle Russ, LVT, BS, BA, AS
– VetResults
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT/OFFICE PERSONNEL
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
CST
Soft Tissue Surgery Friday 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
CST
Feline Esophagostomy Tube Placement: A Novel Technique and Percutaneous Chest Drain Placement
Location: Ballroom A
Howard Seim, III, DVM, DACVS
– Colorado State University
COMPANION ANIMAL
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
CST
Systemic Fungal Disease in the Feline Patient
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
CST
Systemic Fungal Disease in the Feline Patient
Location: 203 AB
Paula Plummer, LVT, VTS(ECC, SAIM, CP-fe)
– Texas A&M University VMTH
TECHNICIAN
Sponsored By
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
CST
TBD WagnTails 2
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
CST
TBD WagnTails 2
Location: Exhibit Hall E
EXHIBITOR EDUCATION SESSION
Sponsored By
CE: 1
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
CST
Tricks of the Trade
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
CST
Tricks of the Trade
Location: 202 CD
Amanda Shelby, BSc, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia)
– VETgirl
TECHNICIAN
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
CST
11 - USDA Module
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
CST
USDA Module 35: Bovine Tuberculosis
Location: 104
Alexandra Apgar-Arpin, DVM, MPH
– USDA
MULTITRACK/CROSS SPECIES
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
CST
15 - Coach's Corner
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
CST
Coach's Corner
Location: 106
Andi Davison, LVT, CAPP, APPC
– Flourish Veterinary Consulting
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/WELLNESS
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
CST
AVTCP Annual Membership Meeting
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
CST
AVTCP Annual Membership Meeting
Location: 109
Lorelei D'Avolio, CVT, LVT, VTS (Clinical Practice- Exotics), CVPM
– Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists
OTHER EVENTS
12:40 PM - 1:30 PM
CST
Blueprint for Building Your Veterinary Practice: Financing, Design & Construction
12:40 PM - 1:30 PM
CST
Blueprint for Building Your Veterinary Practice: Financing, Design & Construction
Location: Ballroom A
Alexandra Kohrs
– Bank of America Practice Solutions
Jonathan Greene
– J.A. Greene Construction Services
April Cuellar
– Patterson Veterinary
EXHIBITOR LUNCH & LEARN
Sponsored By
CE: 1
12:40 PM - 1:30 PM
CST
Sadie Bug the Wonder Pug: The Journey of an Allergic Dog
12:40 PM - 1:30 PM
CST
Sadie Bug the Wonder Pug: The Journey of an Allergic Dog
Location: Ballroom B
EXHIBITOR LUNCH & LEARN
Sponsored By
CE: 1
12:40 PM - 1:30 PM
CST
The Cat That Doesn't Eat
12:40 PM - 1:30 PM
CST
The Cat That Doesn't Eat
Location: Ballroom C
Linda Toresson, DVM, PhD
– GI Laboratory TAMU
EXHIBITOR LUNCH & LEARN
Sponsored By
CE: 1
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CST
OVMA Board Meeting
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CST
OVMA Board Meeting
Location: 109
VMA MEETINGS
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
CST
Interactive Lab - Advanced Ultrasound Lab
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
CST
Advanced Abdominal Ultrasound: Scanning with Precision
Location: Arena
Jaime Sage, DVM, MS, DACVR
– Sage Veterinary Imaging and MRI Vets
Peyton Phillips
– Sage Veterinary Imaging
Doug Casey, DVM, DAVBP
– Sage Vet Academy
Heather Ellis, DVM
– Sage Veterinary Imaging
Lindsay Oborny
– Sage Veterinary Imaging
INTERACTIVE LABS
Sponsored By
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
CST
Master Class - Feline
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
CST
Master Class - Feline
Location: 105
Michele Gaspar, DVM, MA, LCPC
– The VIN Foundation
MASTER CLASSES
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
CST
Workshop - Technician Afternoon
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
CST
Workshop - Critical Thinking Using Veterinary Nursing Care Plans
Location: Arena
Liza Wysong, RVT, BAS, VTS (CP-CF)(SAIM)
– Rowan College of South Jersey
WORKSHOP
Sponsored By
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
CST
"Performing and Analyzing In-House Laboratory Procedures" - Discussing Common In-House Laboratory Procedures and What the Results Mean
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
CST
Performing and Analyzing Laboratory Tests for the Food Animal Technician
Location: 203 AB
Sonia Clinton, RVT, VTS (Clinical Practice-PM)
– New Pittsburg Large Animal Clinic
TECHNICIAN
Sponsored By
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
CST
Artificial Intelligence
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
CST
Artificial Intelligence in Veterinary Medicine
Location: 204 AB
Stephen Pittenger, DVM, DABVP, FF-ABVP-EP
– Memorial-610 Hospital for Animals
TECHNOLOGY
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
CST
Canine Otitis Externa: Practical Info to Use Next Week
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
CST
Canine Otitis Externa: Practical Info to Use Next Week
Location: Exhibit Hall D
Adam P. Patterson, DVM, DACVD
– Texas A&M University
EXHIBITOR EDUCATION SESSION
Sponsored By
CE: 1
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
CST
Critical Care Nursing of the Emergent Cardiac Patient
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
CST
Critical Care Nursing of the Emergent Cardiac Patient
Location: 203 C
Mandy Helton, RVTg, VTS(ECC)
– Veterinary Specialty Hospital, San DIego
TECHNICIAN
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
CST
Exotic Companion Mammal Friday 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
CST
Liver Lobe Torsions in Rabbits
Location: 110 A
Katie Dowling, Dipl ABVP Exotic Companion Mammal
– Texas Avian & Exotic Hospital
NON-TRADITIONAL/EXOTICS
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
CST
Feline Friday 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
CST
The Feline Philosophy Behind Diagnosing GI Disease
Location: Ballroom B
Craig Webb, PhD, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)
– Colorado State University
FELINE
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
CST
Food Animal Anesthesia
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
CST
Anesthesia in Miniature (and Not so Miniature) Pigs: How Can We Make It LESS Stressful for Everyone?
Location: 201 C
Chiara Hampton, DVM, MS, DACVAA
– University of Tennessee
FOOD ANIMAL
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
CST
Healing with Light: Laser Therapy for Mobility, Pain, & Beyond
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
CST
Healing with Light: Laser Therapy for Mobility, Pain, & Beyond
Location: Exhibit Hall E
Rachel Cain, DVM, CCRP, CERP, CAC, CVA, ACVSMR
– Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists
EXHIBITOR EDUCATION SESSION
Sponsored By
CE: 1
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
CST
Integrative Medicine Friday 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
CST
A Brief History of TCVM and Acupuncture
Location: 110 B
Madeline Yamate, DVM, CVA, CVCH, CVFT, CVTP, CTCVMP, CVSMT, FACVBM
– Center for Integrative Animal Medicine
INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
CST
Integrative/Alternative Medicine Friday 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
CST
Veterinary Spinal Manipulative Therapy Through the Lens of Functional Neurology
Location: 203 C
Katy Sullivan, VMD, CVA, CVSMT
– University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine- New Bolton Center
EQUINE
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
CST
Neurology Friday 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
CST
Updates in Emergency Seizure Management
Location: 201 AB
Colleen Embersics, DVM
– Louisiana State University, Veterinary Teaching Hospital
COMPANION ANIMAL
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
CST
New Revelations in Surgically Correcting Severe Angular Limb Deformity
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
CST
New Revelations in Surgically Correcting Severe Angular Limb Deformity
Location: 114
Kimberlee McCabe, LVT
– South Texas Veterinary Surgery
TECHNICIAN
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
CST
P&L Analysis
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
CST
P&L Analysis: Understanding the Story Behind the Numbers
Location: 103 AB
Amy Williams, MBA, CVPM
– Innovetive Pet Care
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT/OFFICE PERSONNEL
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
CST
Parasitology Friday 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
CST
What's in Those Stinking Stools? Parasitic Causes of Kitten Diarrhea
Location: Ballroom A
Adriano Vatta, BVSc, MSc, PhD, Dipl. ACVM (Parasit.)
– Louisiana State University
COMPANION ANIMAL
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
CST
Tender Conversations: Helping Families with Quality-of-Life Assessments
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
CST
Tender Conversations: Helping Families with Quality-of-Life Assessments
Location: 106
Mary Gardner, DVM
– Lap of Love
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/WELLNESS
Sponsored By
CareCredit
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
CST
The Case of the Hidden Hole: A Foreign Body Nightmare
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
CST
The Case of the Hidden Hole: A Foreign Body Nightmare
Location: 203 AB
Rebecca Giacomini, RVT, VTS (ECC)
– Veterinary Nursing Solutions
TECHNICIAN
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
CST
Theriogenology Friday 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
CST
Breeding Basics 101
Location: Ballroom C
Clare Scully, MA, DVM, MS, DACT
– Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine
COMPANION ANIMAL
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
CST
Zap Negativity and Ignite Yourself, Your Life, and Your Results
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
CST
Zap Negativity and Ignite Yourself, Your Life, and Your Results
Location: 102
Barbara Khozam, CSP, AS, CPXP
– Barbara Khozam, Inc.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT/OFFICE PERSONNEL
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
CST
11 - USDA Module
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
CST
USDA Module 38: Role of Category I Animals in Foreign Animal Disease (FAD) Introduction and Transmission
Location: 104
Alexandra Apgar-Arpin, DVM, MPH
– USDA
MULTITRACK/CROSS SPECIES
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
CST
SWVS Board Briefing
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
CST
SWVS Board Briefing
Location: 109
SWVS EVENTS
2:00 PM - 5:20 PM
CST
Technician Case Report Challenge
2:00 PM - 5:20 PM
CST
Technician Case Report Challenge
Location: 202 CD
Paula Plummer, LVT, VTS(ECC, SAIM, CP-fe)
– Texas A&M University VMTH
Amanda Shelby, BSc, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia)
– VETgirl
Ed Carlson, CVT, VTS (Nutrition)
– VetBloom
Kenichiro Yagi, MS, RVT, VTS (ECC), (SAIM)
– Veterinary Emergency Group
TECHNICIAN
Sponsored By
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
CST
"No Need to Stress"- Low Stress Handling Techniques
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
CST
No Need to Stress: Low Stress Handling Techniques for Livestock
Location: 203 AB
Sonia Clinton, RVT, VTS (Clinical Practice-PM)
– New Pittsburg Large Animal Clinic
TECHNICIAN
Sponsored By
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
CST
Canine Pyoderma: Practical Diagnosis & Topical Therapy to Use Next Week
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
CST
Canine Pyoderma: Practical Diagnosis & Topical Therapy to Use Next Week
Location: Exhibit Hall D
Adam P. Patterson, DVM, DACVD
– Texas A&M University
EXHIBITOR EDUCATION SESSION
Sponsored By
CE: 1
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
CST
Career Options for Credentialed Technicians
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
CST
Is There Life Beyond Clinical Practice? Career Options for Credentialed Veterinary Technicians
Location: 114
Allyne Moon, RVT, LVT, CCFP
– Self employed
TECHNICIAN
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
CST
Empathy and Compassion: The Human Connection to Customer Care
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
CST
Empathy and Compassion: The Human Connection to Customer Care
Location: 102
Barbara Khozam, CSP, AS, CPXP
– Barbara Khozam, Inc.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT/OFFICE PERSONNEL
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
CST
Exotic Companion Mammal Friday 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
CST
Urinary Disease in Exotic Companion Mammals
Location: 110 A
Katie Dowling, Dipl ABVP Exotic Companion Mammal
– Texas Avian & Exotic Hospital
NON-TRADITIONAL/EXOTICS
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
CST
Feline Friday 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
CST
The Anemic Cat
Location: Ballroom B
Craig Webb, PhD, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)
– Colorado State University
FELINE
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
CST
Food Animal Anesthesia
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
CST
Catheters Everywhere: Thinking Outside the Box to (almost) Always Have an IV Access When You Need It!
Location: 201 C
Chiara Hampton, DVM, MS, DACVAA
– University of Tennessee
FOOD ANIMAL
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
CST
Helping Pet Parents Through Heartfelt Endings and Honored Memories
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
CST
Helping Pet Parents Through Heartfelt Endings and Honored Memories
Location: 106
Mary Gardner, DVM
– Lap of Love
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/WELLNESS
Sponsored By
CareCredit
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
CST
Integrative Medicine Friday 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
CST
Treating Challenging Cases with Holistic and Integrative Veterinary Medicine
Location: 110 B
Madeline Yamate, DVM, CVA, CVCH, CVFT, CVTP, CTCVMP, CVSMT, FACVBM
– Center for Integrative Animal Medicine
INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
CST
Integrative/Alternative Medicine Friday 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
CST
What is Acupuncture? An Explanation Through the Perspectives of Western and Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine
Location: 203 C
Katy Sullivan, VMD, CVA, CVSMT
– University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine- New Bolton Center
EQUINE
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
CST
Neurology Friday 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
CST
Treatment of Neurological FIP with GS-441524
Location: 201 AB
Colleen Embersics, DVM
– Louisiana State University, Veterinary Teaching Hospital
COMPANION ANIMAL
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
CST
Nursing Care of the Trauma Patient
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
CST
Critical Care Nursing of the Trauma Patient
Location: 203 C
Mandy Helton, RVTg, VTS(ECC)
– Veterinary Specialty Hospital, San DIego
TECHNICIAN
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
CST
Parasitology Friday 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
CST
Why Can't We Get Rid of Those Hookworms or Tapeworms? Anthelmintic Resistance in Canine Hookworm and the Flea Tapeworm
Location: Ballroom A
Adriano Vatta, BVSc, MSc, PhD, Dipl. ACVM (Parasit.)
– Louisiana State University
COMPANION ANIMAL
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
CST
Revenue Boosters/ACT
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
CST
Maximizing Revenue: The Power of ACT and Profitability Drivers
Location: 103 AB
Amy Williams, MBA, CVPM
– Innovetive Pet Care
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT/OFFICE PERSONNEL
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
CST
Revolutionizing Acute Canine Pancreatitis: From Diagnosis to Treatment
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
CST
Revolutionizing Acute Canine Pancreatitis: From Diagnosis to Treatment
Location: Exhibit Hall E
Sue Yee Lim, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)
– Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine
EXHIBITOR EDUCATION SESSION
Sponsored By
CE: 1
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
CST
Theriogenologyv Friday 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
CST
In Heat But Running Cold
Location: Ballroom C
Clare Scully, MA, DVM, MS, DACT
– Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine
COMPANION ANIMAL
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
CST
Understanding the Stages of Shock and Shock Syndromes
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
CST
Understanding the Stages of Shock and Shock Syndromes
Location: 203 AB
Rebecca Giacomini, RVT, VTS (ECC)
– Veterinary Nursing Solutions
TECHNICIAN
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
CST
11 - USDA Module
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
CST
USDA Module 18: Avian Influenza and Newcastle Disease
Location: 104
Alexandra Apgar-Arpin, DVM, MPH
– USDA
MULTITRACK/CROSS SPECIES
3:50 PM - 4:30 PM
CST
Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Hall
3:50 PM - 4:30 PM
CST
Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Hall
Location: Exhibit Hall
SWVS EVENTS
3:50 PM - 5:00 PM
CST
Exhibit Hall Sip & Shop
3:50 PM - 5:00 PM
CST
Exhibit Hall Sip & Shop
Location: Exhibit Hall
SWVS EVENTS
4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
CST
"From Head to Tail- Getting Your Client's 4-H Project Show Ready." - Discussing Procedures Performed on 4-H Show Animals
4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
CST
From Head to Tail- getting Your Client's 4-H and FFA Projects Show Ring Ready
Location: 202 AB
Sonia Clinton, RVT, VTS (Clinical Practice-PM)
– New Pittsburg Large Animal Clinic
TECHNICIAN
Sponsored By
4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
CST
Compassion Fatigue
4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
CST
Is Your Compassion Fatigued?
Location: 114
Allyne Moon, RVT, LVT, CCFP
– Self employed
TECHNICIAN
4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
CST
Critical Care Nursing of the Neonatal and Pediatric Patient
4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
CST
Critical Care Nursing of the Neonatal and Pediatric Patient
Location: 203 C
Mandy Helton, RVTg, VTS(ECC)
– Veterinary Specialty Hospital, San DIego
TECHNICIAN
4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
CST
Exotic Companion Mammal Friday 4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
CST
Ophthalmic Disease in Exotic Companion Mammals
Location: 110 A
Katie Dowling, Dipl ABVP Exotic Companion Mammal
– Texas Avian & Exotic Hospital
NON-TRADITIONAL/EXOTICS
4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
CST
Feline Friday 4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
CST
The Coughing Cat
Location: Ballroom B
Craig Webb, PhD, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)
– Colorado State University
FELINE
4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
CST
Food Animal Anesthesia
4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
CST
Interactive Anesthetic Cases: Food and Fiber
Location: 201 C
Chiara Hampton, DVM, MS, DACVAA
– University of Tennessee
FOOD ANIMAL
4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
CST
Incorporating Palliative and Hospice Care into Your Practice
4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
CST
Incorporating Palliative and Hospice Care into Your Practice
Location: 106
Mary Gardner, DVM
– Lap of Love
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/WELLNESS
Sponsored By
CareCredit
4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
CST
Integrative Medicine Friday 4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
CST
Resilience in the Changing Landscape of Veterinary Medicine
Location: 110 B
Madeline Yamate, DVM, CVA, CVCH, CVFT, CVTP, CTCVMP, CVSMT, FACVBM
– Center for Integrative Animal Medicine
INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
CST
Integrative/Alternative Medicine Friday 4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
CST
Further Exploration of Integrative/Alternative Medicine Modalities
Location: 203 C
Katy Sullivan, VMD, CVA, CVSMT
– University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine- New Bolton Center
EQUINE
4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
CST
Neurology Friday 4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
CST
Diagnosis and Management of Non-infectious Inflammatory CNS Disease
Location: 201 AB
Colleen Embersics, DVM
– Louisiana State University, Veterinary Teaching Hospital
COMPANION ANIMAL
4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
CST
Parasitology Friday 4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
CST
Should We Be Concerned About Lungworms in Dogs?
Location: Ballroom A
Adriano Vatta, BVSc, MSc, PhD, Dipl. ACVM (Parasit.)
– Louisiana State University
COMPANION ANIMAL
4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
CST
Profit Boosters /Expense Management
4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
CST
Profit Boosters: Smarter Spending for a Stronger Bottom Line
Location: 103 AB
Amy Williams, MBA, CVPM
– Innovetive Pet Care
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT/OFFICE PERSONNEL
4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
CST
TBD
4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
CST
How to Be a Better Communicator
Location: 102
Barbara Khozam, CSP, AS, CPXP
– Barbara Khozam, Inc.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT/OFFICE PERSONNEL
4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
CST
The Case of the Yellow Dog: A Coagulopathic Crisis from Copper Toxicosis
4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
CST
The Case of the Yellow Dog: A Coagulopathic Crisis from Copper Toxicosis
Location: 203 AB
Rebecca Giacomini, RVT, VTS (ECC)
– Veterinary Nursing Solutions
TECHNICIAN
4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
CST
Theriogenology Friday 4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
CST
The ABC's of Male BSE's
Location: Ballroom C
Clare Scully, MA, DVM, MS, DACT
– Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine
COMPANION ANIMAL
4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
CST
9 - USDA Module
4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
CST
USDA Module 34: Veterinary Export Health Certificate System
Location: 104
Alexandra Apgar-Arpin, DVM, MPH
– USDA
MULTITRACK/CROSS SPECIES
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
CST
From the Dean’s Desk: Exciting Updates for our LSU Vet Med Community
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
CST
From the Dean’s Desk: Exciting Updates for our LSU Vet Med Community
OTHER EVENTS
Sponsored By
CE: 0
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
CST
LVT Mixer Hosted by VTAT
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
CST
LVT Mixer Hosted by VTAT
Location: Exhibit Hall D
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
CST
SWVS President's VIP Reception
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
CST
SWVS President's VIP Reception
Location: Omni Hotel
SWVS EVENTS
5:45 PM - 7:00 PM
CST
Christian Veterinary Mission Event
5:45 PM - 7:00 PM
CST
Christian Veterinary Mission Event
Location: 102
OTHER EVENTS
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM
CST
Feline Friday 6:00 PM - 6:50 PM
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM
CST
When You Have To Punt: Thoughtful, Rational Empirical Treatment
Location: Ballroom B
Michele Gaspar, DVM, MA, LCPC
– The VIN Foundation
FELINE
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM
CST
Infectious Disease Friday 6:00 PM - 6:50 PM
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM
CST
How to Optimize your Antibiotic Use in Cats and Dogs - Part 1
Location: Ballroom C
Madeleine Stein, BVetMed, MSc, DACVIM (SAIM)
– Louisiana State University
COMPANION ANIMAL
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM
CST
Integrative Medicine Friday 6:00 PM - 6:50 PM
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM
CST
Rehabilitation and Pain Management in General Practice
Location: 110 B
Tifani Torres, DVM, CVA, CVC, CCAT
– Back in Motion Veterinary Services
INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM
CST
Shelter Medicine Friday 6:00 PM - 6:50 PM
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM
CST
Understanding and Applying the New Shelter and Community Medicine Vaccine Guidelines
Location: Ballroom A
Rachael Kreisler, VMD, MSCE, DACVPM (Epidemiology)
– Midwestern University
COMPANION ANIMAL
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM
CST
Understanding the Horse Beyond Veterinary Medicine
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM
CST
Understanding the Horse Beyond Veterinary Medicine
Location: 202 AB
Lindsey Schoelen, LVMT
– American Association of Equine Veterinary Technicians and Assistants
TECHNICIAN
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
CST
Food Animal Offsite Dinner sponsored by FerAppease
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
CST
Food Animal Offsite Dinner - Enhancing Cattle Well-being and Productivity with FerAppease
Location: Coopers BBQ Fort Worth Stockyards
Rodrigo Carvalho Carvalho Bicalho, DVM, PhD
– Fera Diagnostics and Biologicals Corp.
FOOD ANIMAL
Sponsored By
7:00 PM - 7:50 PM
CST
Double Duty Sedation: Techniques to Utilize in House and in the Field
7:00 PM - 7:50 PM
CST
Double Duty Sedation: Techniques to Utilize in House and in the Field
Location: 202 AB
Lindsey Schoelen, LVMT
– American Association of Equine Veterinary Technicians and Assistants
TECHNICIAN
7:00 PM - 7:50 PM
CST
Feline Friday 7:00 PM - 7:50 PM
7:00 PM - 7:50 PM
CST
Testing, Testing, One, Two Three: Which Diagnostic Test To Choose And When?
Location: Ballroom B
Michele Gaspar, DVM, MA, LCPC
– The VIN Foundation
FELINE
7:00 PM - 7:50 PM
CST
Infectious Disease Friday 7:00 PM - 7:50 PM
7:00 PM - 7:50 PM
CST
How to Optimize your Antibiotic Use in Cats and Dogs - Part 2
Location: Ballroom C
Madeleine Stein, BVetMed, MSc, DACVIM (SAIM)
– Louisiana State University
COMPANION ANIMAL
7:00 PM - 7:50 PM
CST
Integrative Medicine Friday 7:00 PM - 7:50 PM
7:00 PM - 7:50 PM
CST
Joint Injections in Canines
Location: 110 B
Tifani Torres, DVM, CVA, CVC, CCAT
– Back in Motion Veterinary Services
INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
7:00 PM - 7:50 PM
CST
Shelter Medicine Friday 7:00 PM - 7:50 PM
7:00 PM - 7:50 PM
CST
Building Bridges: Veterinary Programs Focused on Community Care
Location: Ballroom A
Rachael Kreisler, VMD, MSCE, DACVPM (Epidemiology)
– Midwestern University
COMPANION ANIMAL
8:00 PM - 8:50 PM
CST
Feline Friday 8:00 PM - 8:50 PM
8:00 PM - 8:50 PM
CST
A Review of icatcare's Guidelines on the Assessment and Treatment of Lower Urinary Tract Disease in Cats
Location: Ballroom B
Michele Gaspar, DVM, MA, LCPC
– The VIN Foundation
FELINE
8:00 PM - 8:50 PM
CST
Infectious Disease Friday 8:00 PM - 8:50 PM
8:00 PM - 8:50 PM
CST
Management of Canine Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections
Location: Ballroom C
Madeleine Stein, BVetMed, MSc, DACVIM (SAIM)
– Louisiana State University
COMPANION ANIMAL
8:00 PM - 8:50 PM
CST
Shelter Medicine Friday 8:00 PM - 8:50 PM
8:00 PM - 8:50 PM
CST
Shared Responsibility: Ethical Decision-Making Between General Practitioners and Animal Shelters
Location: Ballroom A
Rachael Kreisler, VMD, MSCE, DACVPM (Epidemiology)
– Midwestern University
COMPANION ANIMAL
8:00 PM - 8:50 PM
CST
The Technician’s Role in Treating Colic Episodes
8:00 PM - 8:50 PM
CST
The Technician’s Role in Treating Colic Episodes
Location: 202 AB
Lindsey Schoelen, LVMT
– American Association of Equine Veterinary Technicians and Assistants
TECHNICIAN
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