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Saturday, September 28, 2024
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 – 9:00 AM
CST
SWVS Past President's Breakfast
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
CST
SWVS Past President's Breakfast
Location: Stockyards I, Omni Hotel
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: 107
OTHER EVENTS
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM
CST
2 - The Clinical Pathology of Infectious Disease - Hematology
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM
CST
The Clinical Pathology of Infectious Disease - Hematology
Location: 110 A
Francisco Conrado, DVM, MSc, DACVP
– Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University
CLINICAL DIAGNOSTIC
Sponsored By
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM
CST
3 - Acute Wound Management
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM
CST
Acute Wound Management
Location: Ballroom B
Alissa St. Blanc, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA
– LSU School of Veterinary Medicine
COMPANION ANIMAL
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM
CST
4 - Blastomycosis & Histoplasmosis in Cats & Dogs: State-of-the-Art Review
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM
CST
Blastomycosis & Histoplasmosis in Cats & Dogs: State-of-the-Art Review
Location: 201 AB
Andrew Hanzlicek, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM)
– MiraVista Diagnostics
COMPANION ANIMAL
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM
CST
5 - Patellar Luxation – A Practical Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM
CST
Patellar Luxation – A Practical Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment
Location: Ballroom C
Stephen C. Jones, MVB, MS, DACVS_SA, DECVS
– Bark City Veterinary Specialists
COMPANION ANIMAL
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM
CST
6 - Update on the Management of URI in Cats - Part 1
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM
CST
Update on the Management of URI in Cats - Part 1
Location: Ballroom A
Michael Lappin, DVM, PhD, DACVIM
– Colorado State University
COMPANION ANIMAL
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM
CST
7 - Reproductive Examination and Estimation of Fertility Potential in the Stallion
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM
CST
Reproductive Examination and Estimation of Fertility Potential in the Stallion
Location: 204 B
Camilo Hernández-Avilés, DVM, PhD, DACT
– Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
EQUINE
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM
CST
8 - A New Look at Old Labs: Understanding Familiar Lab Values in a New Way as Indicators of Unhealthy Aging
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM
CST
A New Look at Old Labs: Understanding Familiar Lab Values in a New Way as Indicators of Unhealthy Aging
Location: Exhibit Hall E
Brennen McKenzie, MA, MSc, VMD
– Loyal
EXHIBITOR EDUCATION SESSION
Sponsored By
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM
CST
9 - Wound Healing and Laceration Repair in Large Animals
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM
CST
Wound Healing and Laceration Repair in Large Animals
Location: 204 A
Jennifer Schleining, DVM, MS, DACVS-LA
– Texas A&M University
FOOD ANIMAL
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM
CST
10 - What Makes the Extraordinary Channels Extraordinary?
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM
CST
What Makes the Extraordinary Channels Extraordinary?
Location: 108
Delores Craig, DVM, CVA, CVCH, FAAVA
– International Veterinary Acupuncture Society Instructor
INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM
CST
16 - Quarantine Strategies for Adding Reptiles to a Collection
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM
CST
Quarantine Strategies for Adding Reptiles to a Collection
Location: 104
James E. Bogan, Jr., DVM, MVS, DABVP
– Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
NON-TRADITIONAL/EXOTICS
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM
CST
17 - Fast & Furious- The Nuts & Bolts of Practice Management - Part 1
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM
CST
Fast & Furious- The Nuts & Bolts of Practice Management - Part 1
Location: 103 AB
Monica Dixon Perry, CVPM
– Burzenski & Company, PC
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT/OFFICE PERSONNEL
Sponsored By:
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM
CST
18 - Utilization of the Whole Team Serving More Pets
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM
CST
Utilization of the Whole Team Serving More Pets
Location: 102
Heather Prendergast, RVT, CVPM, SPHR
– Synergie Consulting
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT/OFFICE PERSONNEL
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM
CST
19 - Accountability Isn’t a Four-Letter Word: It Empowers Your Team for Success and Wellbeing
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM
CST
Accountability Isn’t a Four-Letter Word: It Empowers Your Team for Success and Wellbeing
Location: 106
Kelly Cooper, DVM
– Reality Vet Coaching & Consulting
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/WELLNESS
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM
CST
20 - Dental Radiography: Simplified
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM
CST
Dental Radiography: Simplified
Location: 202 CD
Patricia A. March, RVT, VTS-Dentistry
– March Veterinary Dental Consulting LLC
TECHNICIAN
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM
CST
21 - Finding Positivity During Challenging Times
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM
CST
Finding Positivity During Challenging Times
Location: 203 AB
Melissa J. Supernor, LVT, CVT, VTS (SAIM), CCFP, CVBP, CFVP
– Blue River PetCare
TECHNICIAN
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM
CST
22 - Me-OUCH! Feline Pain Assessment
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM
CST
Me-OUCH! Feline Pain Assessment
Location: 202 AB
Kelly Foltz, CVT, LVT, RVT, VTS (ECC)
– BluePearl/Mars Veterinary Health
TECHNICIAN
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM
CST
23 - ROSC Achieved! Now What?!?!?
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM
CST
ROSC Achieved! Now What?!?!?
Location: 203 C
Justin Heinz, DVM, DACVECC
– Texas A&M University
TECHNICIAN
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM
CST
24 - IgE Except After C: Immunology Basics
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM
CST
IgE Except After C: Immunology Basics
Location: 201 C
Theresa Cosper-Roberts, RVT, CVPM, ACE(DE), CVBL
– National Veterinary Solutions
VETERINARY ASSISTANT
8:00 AM – 9:50 AM
CST
15 - What Texas Veterinarians Need to Know About Chiropractic: Responsibilities, Liabilities, and Best Practices
8:00 AM – 9:50 AM
CST
What Texas Veterinarians Need to Know About Chiropractic: Responsibilities, Liabilities, and Best Practices
Location: 105
MULTITRACK/CROSS SPECIES
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
CST
13 - Trouble-shooting Anesthesia Machines & Monitors
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
CST
Trouble-shooting Anesthesia Machines & Monitors
Location: 121 E
Lisa S. Ebner, DVM, MS, DACVAA, CVA
– Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine
INTERACTIVE LABS
Sponsored By
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
CST
11 - How to Extract Strategic Teeth in Canine Patients - Dental Morning Lab (ticketed event)
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
CST
How to Extract Strategic Teeth in Canine Patients - Dental Morning Lab (ticketed event)
Location: 121 D
Jessica Johnson, DVM, DAVDC
– Southern Veterinary Hospital
Heidi Lobprise, DVM, DAVDC
– Cibolo Creek Veterinary Hospital
INTERACTIVE LABS
Sponsored By
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
CST
12 - Stitch It Up Buttercup: A Guide for Basic Procedural Suturing (ticketed event)
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
CST
Stitch It Up Buttercup: A Guide for Basic Procedural Suturing (ticketed event)
Location: 121 C
Abby Rafferty, LVT, CCRP
– Modern Animal
Marina Harrison, BS, CVA III
– Texas A&M University Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital
INTERACTIVE LABS
Sponsored By
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
CST
14 - Updates on Diabetes (SGLT2 inhibitors) and Incorporating Flash Glucose Monitors
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
CST
Updates on Diabetes (SGLT2 inhibitors) and Incorporating Flash Glucose Monitors
Location: 114
Carly Patterson, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)
– Texas A&M University
MASTER CLASSES
Sponsored By
8:00 AM – 8:50 PM
CST
Zen Den
8:00 AM – 8:50 PM
CST
Zen Den
Location: 111
SWVS EVENTS
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
CST
Titers Rabies Clinic
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
CST
Titers Rabies Clinic
Location: Exhibit Hall
OTHER EVENTS
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
CST
Neurology Exam of Farm Animals
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
CST
Neurology Exam of Farm Animals
Location: 204 A
Kevin Washburn, DVM
– Texas A&M University
FOOD ANIMAL
CE Hour 1
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
CST
1 - Nonhuman Primate Social Housing Scenarios
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
CST
Nonhuman Primate Social Housing Scenarios
Location: 110 B
Kristina Bartley, B.Sc. M.Sc. CLABP
– Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH
CE Hour 1
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
CST
2 - The Clinical Pathology of Infectious Disease - Cytology
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
CST
The Clinical Pathology of Infectious Disease - Cytology
Location: 110 A
Francisco Conrado, DVM, MSc, DACVP
– Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University
CLINICAL DIAGNOSTIC
Sponsored By
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
CST
3 - Arthrodesis: Principles, Indications and Contraindications
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
CST
Arthrodesis: Principles, Indications and Contraindications
Location: Ballroom C
Stephen C. Jones, MVB, MS, DACVS_SA, DECVS
– Bark City Veterinary Specialists
COMPANION ANIMAL
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
CST
4 - Invasive Fungal Infections in Cats & Dogs: State-of-the-Art Review
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
CST
Invasive Fungal Infections in Cats & Dogs: State-of-the-Art Review
Location: 201 AB
Andrew Hanzlicek, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM)
– MiraVista Diagnostics
COMPANION ANIMAL
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
CST
5 - Skin Reconstructive Techniques - Part 1
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
CST
Skin Reconstructive Techniques - Part 1
Location: Ballroom B
Alissa St. Blanc, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA
– LSU School of Veterinary Medicine
COMPANION ANIMAL
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
CST
6 - Update on the Management of URI in Cats - Part 2
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
CST
Update on the Management of URI in Cats - Part 2
Location: Ballroom A
Michael Lappin, DVM, PhD, DACVIM
– Colorado State University
COMPANION ANIMAL
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
CST
7 - Semen Processing and Preservation for Artificial Insemination
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
CST
Semen Processing and Preservation for Artificial Insemination
Location: 204 B
Camilo Hernández-Avilés, DVM, PhD, DACT
– Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
EQUINE
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
CST
8 - 5 Simple Steps to Managing Canine OA Pain
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
CST
5 Simple Steps to Managing Canine OA Pain
Location: Exhibit Hall F
Jason Doolittle, DVM, MAOL, CCFP
– Zoetis
EXHIBITOR EDUCATION SESSION
Sponsored By
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
CST
9 - Syncope: How to Keep Them From Falling Over . . . .
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
CST
Syncope: How to Keep Them From Falling Over . . . .
Location: Exhibit Hall E
Catherine Pouliot, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology)
– CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets
EXHIBITOR EDUCATION SESSION
Sponsored By
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
CST
10 - CANCELLED: Introduction to FARAD
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
CST
CANCELLED: Introduction to FARAD
Location: 204 A
Jennifer Halleran, DVM, DACVIM-LAIM
– North Carolina State University
FOOD ANIMAL
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
CST
11 - Chong (Thoroughfare) Mai and Dai (Belt) Mai
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
CST
Chong (Thoroughfare) Mai and Dai (Belt) Mai
Location: 108
Delores Craig, DVM, CVA, CVCH, FAAVA
– International Veterinary Acupuncture Society Instructor
INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
CST
12 - Reptile Cardiology I: Anatomy and Physiology
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
CST
Reptile Cardiology I: Anatomy and Physiology
Location: 104
James E. Bogan, Jr., DVM, MVS, DABVP
– Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
NON-TRADITIONAL/EXOTICS
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
CST
13 - Fast & Furious- The Nuts & Bolts of Practice Management - Part 2
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
CST
Fast & Furious- The Nuts & Bolts of Practice Management - Part 2
Location: 103 AB
Monica Dixon Perry, CVPM
– Burzenski & Company, PC
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT/OFFICE PERSONNEL
Sponsored By
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
CST
14 - Onboarding, Team Training, and Certification, OH, MY!!
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
CST
Onboarding, Team Training, and Certification, OH, MY!!
Location: 102
Heather Prendergast, RVT, CVPM, SPHR
– Synergie Consulting
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT/OFFICE PERSONNEL
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
CST
15 - Just Say It! How to Give and Receive Feedback that Creates Change
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
CST
Just Say It! How to Give and Receive Feedback that Creates Change
Location: 106
Kelly Cooper, DVM
– Reality Vet Coaching & Consulting
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/WELLNESS
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
CST
16 - Anesthesia Monitoring for Dental Patients
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
CST
Anesthesia Monitoring for Dental Patients
Location: 202 CD
Patricia A. March, RVT, VTS-Dentistry
– March Veterinary Dental Consulting LLC
TECHNICIAN
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
CST
17 - Depression and Suicide and How to Help Ourselves and Our Teams
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
CST
Depression and Suicide and How to Help Ourselves and Our Teams
Location: 203 AB
Melissa J. Supernor, LVT, CVT, VTS (SAIM), CCFP, CVBP, CFVP
– Blue River PetCare
TECHNICIAN
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
CST
18 - Feline Pain is Purr-tinent, Too: Intervention For Feline Pain
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
CST
Feline Pain is Purr-tinent, Too: Intervention For Feline Pain
Location: 202 AB
Kelly Foltz, CVT, LVT, RVT, VTS (ECC)
– BluePearl/Mars Veterinary Health
TECHNICIAN
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
CST
19 - Instant Gratification: Understanding Point-of-Care Testing
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
CST
Instant Gratification: Understanding Point-of-Care Testing
Location: 203 C
Justin Heinz, DVM, DACVECC
– Texas A&M University
TECHNICIAN
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
CST
20 - Bad Blood: IMHA, ITP, and Evans Syndrome
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
CST
Bad Blood: IMHA, ITP, and Evans Syndrome
Location: 201 C
Theresa Cosper-Roberts, RVT, CVPM, ACE(DE), CVBL
– National Veterinary Solutions
VETERINARY ASSISTANT
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
CST
SWVS Partnership Meeting
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
CST
SWVS Partnership Meeting
Location: Fort Worth Ballroom 5, Omni Hotel
SWVS EVENTS
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
9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
CST
Exhibit Hall Show Your Colors
9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
CST
Exhibit Hall Show Your Colors
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
Farm Animal Case Discussions
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
CST
Farm Animal Case Discussions
Location: 204 A
Kevin Washburn, DVM
– Texas A&M University
FOOD ANIMAL
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
CST
1 - Developing Enrichment that Works: Tips on How to Create, Implement and Evaluate New and Existing Enrichment/Behavior Management Practices in Your Facility
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
CST
Developing Enrichment that Works: Tips on How to Create, Implement and Evaluate New and Existing Enrichment/Behavior Management Practices in Your Facility
Location: 110 B
Kristina Bartley, B.Sc. M.Sc. CLABP
– Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH
CE Hour 1
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
CST
2 - The Cytology of Cancer: Diagnosing Neoplasia in Your Practice
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
CST
The Cytology of Cancer: Diagnosing Neoplasia in Your Practice
Location: 110 A
Francisco Conrado, DVM, MSc, DACVP
– Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University
CLINICAL DIAGNOSTIC
Sponsored By
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
CST
3 - Case Based Approach to the Coughing Cat
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
CST
Case Based Approach to the Coughing Cat
Location: Ballroom A
Michael Lappin, DVM, PhD, DACVIM
– Colorado State University
COMPANION ANIMAL
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
CST
4 - Look-Alikes: Diseases that Mimic Invasive Fungal Infections in Cats and Dogs.
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
CST
Look-Alikes: Diseases that Mimic Invasive Fungal Infections in Cats and Dogs.
Location: 201 AB
Andrew Hanzlicek, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM)
– MiraVista Diagnostics
COMPANION ANIMAL
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
CST
5 - Pelvic Fractures – Navigating A Challenging Diagnostic & Treatment Condition
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
CST
Pelvic Fractures – Navigating A Challenging Diagnostic & Treatment Condition
Location: Ballroom C
Stephen C. Jones, MVB, MS, DACVS_SA, DECVS
– Bark City Veterinary Specialists
COMPANION ANIMAL
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
CST
6 - Skin Reconstructive Techniques - Part 2
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
CST
Skin Reconstructive Techniques - Part 2
Location: Ballroom B
Alissa St. Blanc, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA
– LSU School of Veterinary Medicine
COMPANION ANIMAL
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
CST
7 - Assisted Reproductive Technologies in Horses: What Does the Practitioner Needs to Know Nowadays?
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
CST
Assisted Reproductive Technologies in Horses: What Does the Practitioner Needs to Know Nowadays?
Location: 204 B
Camilo Hernández-Avilés, DVM, PhD, DACT
– Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
EQUINE
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
CST
8 - Burnout, The Stress Cycle, and Realistic Self Care
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
CST
Burnout, The Stress Cycle, and Realistic Self Care
Location: Exhibit Hall E
Elizabeth Chosa, DVM
– Veterinary Hope Foundation
Laurie Fonken, PhD, LPC
– Veterinary Hope Foundation
EXHIBITOR EDUCATION SESSION
Sponsored By
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
CST
9 - Lighting the Way: Laser Therapy in Veterinary Medicine
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
CST
Lighting the Way: Laser Therapy in Veterinary Medicine
Location: Exhibit Hall F
John Garrett Manning, DVM, MS
– Night Watch Elite Animal Emergency
EXHIBITOR EDUCATION SESSION
Sponsored By
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
CST
10 - CANCELLED: Large and Small Ruminant Antimicrobial Cases
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
CST
CANCELLED: Large and Small Ruminant Antimicrobial Cases
Location: 204 A
Jennifer Halleran, DVM, DACVIM-LAIM
– North Carolina State University
FOOD ANIMAL
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
CST
11 - Yin and Yang Qiao (Heel) Mai
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
CST
Yin and Yang Qiao (Heel) Mai
Location: 108
Delores Craig, DVM, CVA, CVCH, FAAVA
– International Veterinary Acupuncture Society Instructor
INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
CST
13 - Reptile Cardiology II: Diagnostics
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
CST
Reptile Cardiology II: Diagnostics
Location: 104
James E. Bogan, Jr., DVM, MVS, DABVP
– Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
NON-TRADITIONAL/EXOTICS
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
CST
14 - Money's Not the Answer, 4 Tips in Team Retention
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
CST
Money's Not the Answer, 4 Tips in Team Retention
Location: 102
Heather Prendergast, RVT, CVPM, SPHR
– Synergie Consulting
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT/OFFICE PERSONNEL
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
CST
15 - Top Tips for Personnel Management - Part 1
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
CST
Top Tips for Personnel Management - Part 1
Location: 103 AB
Monica Dixon Perry, CVPM
– Burzenski & Company, PC
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT/OFFICE PERSONNEL
Sponsored By
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
CST
16 - What if I’m Not a Good Doctor? Ten Liberating Realities I Wish I Knew 25 Years Ago
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
CST
What if I’m Not a Good Doctor? Ten Liberating Realities I Wish I Knew 25 Years Ago
Location: 106
Kelly Cooper, DVM
– Reality Vet Coaching & Consulting
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/WELLNESS
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
CST
17 - Marketing Veterinary Dentistry
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
CST
Marketing Veterinary Dentistry
Location: 202 CD
Patricia A. March, RVT, VTS-Dentistry
– March Veterinary Dental Consulting LLC
TECHNICIAN
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
CST
18 - The Cat Friendly ER: Right Meow!
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
CST
The Cat Friendly ER: Right Meow!
Location: 202 AB
Kelly Foltz, CVT, LVT, RVT, VTS (ECC)
– BluePearl/Mars Veterinary Health
TECHNICIAN
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
CST
19 - Things to Remembers: The 0.5s of Emergency and Critical Care
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
CST
Things to Remembers: The 0.5s of Emergency and Critical Care
Location: 203 C
Justin Heinz, DVM, DACVECC
– Texas A&M University
TECHNICIAN
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
CST
20 - Working with Difficult People and Management of Conflict Part 1
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
CST
Working with Difficult People and Management of Conflict Part 1
Location: 203 AB
Melissa J. Supernor, LVT, CVT, VTS (SAIM), CCFP, CVBP, CFVP
– Blue River PetCare
TECHNICIAN
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
CST
21 - Is Bigger Always Better? Intravenous Catheterization of Companion Animals
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
CST
Is Bigger Always Better? Intravenous Catheterization of Companion Animals
Location: 201 C
Theresa Cosper-Roberts, RVT, CVPM, ACE(DE), CVBL
– National Veterinary Solutions
VETERINARY ASSISTANT
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
CST
12 - Implementing Pain Scales, CRI calculations & Syringe Pump Basics
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
CST
Implementing Pain Scales, CRI calculations & Syringe Pump Basics
Location: 121 E
Lisa S. Ebner, DVM, MS, DACVAA, CVA
– Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine
INTERACTIVE LABS
Sponsored By
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
CST
Exhibit Hall College Football
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
CST
Exhibit Hall College Football
Location: Exhibit Hall
SWVS EVENTS
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
CST
14 - Meditation
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
CST
Meditation
Location: 111
Jenny Reitz
– Indra's Grace
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/WELLNESS
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
CST
Neurology Case Discussions
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
CST
Neurology Case Discussions
Location: 204 A
Kevin Washburn, DVM
– Texas A&M University
FOOD ANIMAL
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
CST
1 - Evolution of Behavior Management
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
CST
Evolution of Behavior Management
Location: 110 B
Kristina Bartley, B.Sc. M.Sc. CLABP
– Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH
CE Hour 1
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
CST
2 - The Cytology of Cancer Staging in Your Practice
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
CST
The Cytology of Cancer Staging in Your Practice
Location: 110 A
Leslie Sharkey, DVM, PhD, DACVP
– Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine
CLINICAL DIAGNOSTIC
Sponsored By
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
CST
3 - Antifungal Therapy in Cats and Dogs: State-of-the-Art Review
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
CST
Antifungal Therapy in Cats and Dogs: State-of-the-Art Review
Location: 201 AB
Andrew Hanzlicek, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM)
– MiraVista Diagnostics
COMPANION ANIMAL
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
CST
4 - Non Pharmacological Management of Stress in Cats
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
CST
Non Pharmacological Management of Stress in Cats
Location: Ballroom A
Michael Lappin, DVM, PhD, DACVIM
– Colorado State University
COMPANION ANIMAL
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
CST
5 - Principles of Surgical Oncology
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
CST
Principles of Surgical Oncology
Location: Ballroom B
Alissa St. Blanc, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA
– LSU School of Veterinary Medicine
COMPANION ANIMAL
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
CST
6 - Shoulder Pathology - Diagnostic and Treatment Challenges
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
CST
Shoulder Pathology - Diagnostic and Treatment Challenges
Location: Ballroom C
Stephen C. Jones, MVB, MS, DACVS_SA, DECVS
– Bark City Veterinary Specialists
COMPANION ANIMAL
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
CST
7 - Clinical Cases of Mare and Stallion Subfertility
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
CST
Clinical Cases of Mare and Stallion Subfertility
Location: 204 B
Camilo Hernández-Avilés, DVM, PhD, DACT
– Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
EQUINE
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
CST
8 - Food Animal Antimicrobial Resistance
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
CST
CANCELLED: Food Animal Antimicrobial Resistance
Location: 204 A
Jennifer Halleran, DVM, DACVIM-LAIM
– North Carolina State University
FOOD ANIMAL
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
CST
9 - Yin and Yang Wei (Link) Mai
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
CST
Yin and Yang Wei (Link) Mai
Location: 108
Delores Craig, DVM, CVA, CVCH, FAAVA
– International Veterinary Acupuncture Society Instructor
INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
CST
10 - Gastric Cryptosporidiosis in Snakes
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
CST
Gastric Cryptosporidiosis in Snakes
Location: 104
James E. Bogan, Jr., DVM, MVS, DABVP
– Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
NON-TRADITIONAL/EXOTICS
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
CST
11 - Developing Formal, Effective Mentor/Mentee Programs
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
CST
Developing Formal, Effective Mentor/Mentee Programs
Location: 102
Heather Prendergast, RVT, CVPM, SPHR
– Synergie Consulting
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT/OFFICE PERSONNEL
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
CST
12 - Top Tips for Personnel Management - Part 2
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
CST
Top Tips for Personnel Management - Part 2
Location: 103 AB
Monica Dixon Perry, CVPM
– Burzenski & Company, PC
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT/OFFICE PERSONNEL
Sponsored By
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
CST
13 - Putting the Power Into Empowerment: Five Simple Acts that Build Others Up and Reduce Your Stress
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
CST
Putting the Power Into Empowerment: Five Simple Acts that Build Others Up and Reduce Your Stress
Location: 106
Kelly Cooper, DVM
– Reality Vet Coaching & Consulting
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/WELLNESS
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
CST
15 - Dental Myths, Mysteries and Misconceptions
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
CST
Dental Myths, Mysteries and Misconceptions
Location: 202 CD
Patricia A. March, RVT, VTS-Dentistry
– March Veterinary Dental Consulting LLC
TECHNICIAN
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
CST
16 - Is the Patient Septic? Or Just a Little Sep-ish?
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
CST
Is the Patient Septic? Or Just a Little Sep-ish?
Location: 203 C
Justin Heinz, DVM, DACVECC
– Texas A&M University
TECHNICIAN
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
CST
17 - Through the Cracks: Patient Safety Event Reporting for Veterinary Technicians
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
CST
Through the Cracks: Patient Safety Event Reporting for Veterinary Technicians
Location: 202 AB
Kelly Foltz, CVT, LVT, RVT, VTS (ECC)
– BluePearl/Mars Veterinary Health
TECHNICIAN
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
CST
18 - Working with Difficult People and Management of Conflict Part 2
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
CST
Working with Difficult People and Management of Conflict Part 2
Location: 203 AB
Melissa J. Supernor, LVT, CVT, VTS (SAIM), CCFP, CVBP, CFVP
– Blue River PetCare
TECHNICIAN
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
CST
19 - So What if We’ve Always Done It That Way? Effectively Implementing Change
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
CST
So What if We’ve Always Done It That Way? Effectively Implementing Change
Location: 201 C
Theresa Cosper-Roberts, RVT, CVPM, ACE(DE), CVBL
– National Veterinary Solutions
VETERINARY ASSISTANT
12:30 PM – 1:20 PM
CST
20 - Creating a Winning Work Culture: Strategies for Team Engagement and Business Success
12:30 PM – 1:20 PM
CST
Creating a Winning Work Culture: Strategies for Team Engagement and Business Success
Location: Ballroom C
Alexandra Kohrs
– Bank of America Practice Solutions
Brianne Spiersch
– Veterinary Mastery
EXHIBITOR LUNCH & LEARN
Sponsored By
12:30 PM – 1:20 PM
CST
21 - Defend Puppies. Defeat Parvo: Updates in the Treatment of Canine Parvoviral Enteritis
12:30 PM – 1:20 PM
CST
Defend Puppies. Defeat Parvo: Updates in the Treatment of Canine Parvoviral Enteritis
Location: Ballroom B
Chris George, DVM
– Elanco
EXHIBITOR LUNCH & LEARN
Sponsored By
12:30 PM – 1:20 PM
CST
22 - Knowledge is Our First Ingredient
12:30 PM – 1:20 PM
CST
Knowledge is Our First Ingredient
Location: Ballroom A
Steve E. McCauley, DVM
EXHIBITOR LUNCH & LEARN
Sponsored By
12:30 PM – 1:20 PM
CST
24 - Top 10 Don’ts of Veterinary Mentorship
12:30 PM – 1:20 PM
CST
Top 10 Don’ts of Veterinary Mentorship
Location: Exhibit Hall F
Jodi Long, DVM, MS
– National Veterinary Associates (NVA)
Beth Neuman, DVM
– National Veterinary Associates (NVA)
EXHIBITOR LUNCH & LEARN
Sponsored By
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
CST
23 - The ABCs of EFAs (Essential Fatty Acids)
12:30 PM – 1:20 PM
CST
The ABCs of EFAs (Essential Fatty Acids)
Location: Exhibit Hall E
Nancy Loes, DVM, MBA
EXHIBITOR LUNCH & LEARN
Sponsored By
12:45 PM – 1:45 PM
CST
25 - Yoga
12:45 PM – 1:45 PM
CST
Yoga
Location: 105
Jenny Reitz
– Indra's Grace
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/WELLNESS
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
CST
ArVMA Board Meeting
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
CST
ArVMA Board Meeting
Location: Omni Hotel
VMA MEETINGS
1:30 PM – 5:30 PM
CST
1 - How to Extract Strategic Teeth in Canine Patients - Dental Afternoon Lab (ticketed event)
1:30 PM – 5:30 PM
CST
How to Extract Strategic Teeth in Canine Patients - Dental Afternoon Lab (ticketed event)
Location: 121 D
Jessica Johnson, DVM, DAVDC
– Southern Veterinary Hospital
Heidi Lobprise, DVM, DAVDC
– Cibolo Creek Veterinary Hospital
INTERACTIVE LABS
Sponsored By
1:30 PM – 5:30 PM
CST
2 - Calming Your Inner Chihuahua: Healing Yourself and Your Team
1:30 PM – 5:30 PM
CST
Calming Your Inner Chihuahua: Healing Yourself and Your Team
Location: 114
Karlene Belyea, MBA
– Mission Veterinary Partners
MASTER CLASSES
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
CST
2 - Urinary Tract Disease Part 1: The Clinical Chemistry of Urinary Tract Disorders
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
CST
Urinary Tract Disease Part 1: The Clinical Chemistry of Urinary Tract Disorders
Location: 110 A
Leslie Sharkey, DVM, PhD, DACVP
– Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine
CLINICAL DIAGNOSTIC
Sponsored By
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
CST
3 - Advanced Hematology: Dissecting the Data & Blood Film Review
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
CST
Advanced Hematology: Dissecting the Data & Blood Film Review
Location: Ballroom C
Holly Brown, DVM, PhD, DACVP
– Antech Diagnostics
COMPANION ANIMAL
Sponsored By
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
CST
4 - Feline Upper and Lower Urinary Stones
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
CST
Feline Upper and Lower Urinary Stones
Location: Ballroom A
Catriona MacPhail, DVM, PhD, DACVS
– Colorado State University
COMPANION ANIMAL
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
CST
5 - Leptospirosis in Dogs (and Cats): A Review
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
CST
Leptospirosis in Dogs (and Cats): A Review
Location: 201 AB
Andrew Hanzlicek, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM)
– MiraVista Diagnostics
COMPANION ANIMAL
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
CST
6 - No Echo-No problem: Staging MMVD
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
CST
No Echo-No problem: Staging MMVD
Location: Ballroom B
Sonya Gordon, DVM, DACVIM Cardiology
– Texas A&M University
COMPANION ANIMAL
Sponsored By
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
CST
7 - Neonatal Internal Medicine - Part 1
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
CST
Neonatal Internal Medicine - Part 1
Location: 204 B
Piper Norton, DVM, DACVIM
– Texas Equine Medical Associates
EQUINE
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
CST
8 - Toxicology - Part 1
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
CST
Toxicology - Part 1
Location: 204 A
Steve Ensley, DVM, PhD
– Kansas State University
FOOD ANIMAL
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
CST
9 - An Integrative Approach to Managing Anxiety: Dealing With the Hot Mess of Stress
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
CST
An Integrative Approach to Managing Anxiety: Dealing With the Hot Mess of Stress
Location: 108
Kären Marsden, BA, DVM
– MVP
INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
CST
10 - Exotic Animal Emergencies: Where to Start and What to Expect
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
CST
Exotic Animal Emergencies: Where to Start and What to Expect
Location: 104
Lauren Thielen, DVM
– Cornell University
NON-TRADITIONAL/EXOTICS
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
CST
11 - Conducting Awesome Performance Evaluations - Part 1
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
CST
Conducting Awesome Performance Evaluations - Part 1
Location: 103 AB
Monica Dixon Perry, CVPM
– Burzenski & Company, PC
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT/OFFICE PERSONNEL
Sponsored By
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
CST
12 - Google Analytics: Tracking and Measuring Your Marketing
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
CST
Google Analytics: Tracking and Measuring Your Marketing
Location: 102
Shailesh Ghimire
– New Wine
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT/OFFICE PERSONNEL
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
CST
13 - Personal/Professional Branding - Part 1
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
CST
Personal/Professional Branding - Part 1
Location: 106
Stacy Pursell, CPC, CERS
– The VET REcruiter
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/WELLNESS
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
CST
14 - Desk Fit/Mindfulness
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
CST
Desk Fit/Mindfulness
Location: 110 B
Jenny Reitz
– Indra's Grace
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/WELLNESS
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
CST
15 - Acid-Base for Beginners
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
CST
Acid-Base for Beginners
Location: 203 C
Angela Rathmann, CVT, VTS (ECC), (SAIM)
– Veterinary Emergency Group
TECHNICIAN
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
CST
16 - Martyrdom in Veterinary Medicine
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
CST
Martyrdom in Veterinary Medicine
Location: 202 CD
Danielle DeCormier, LVT, VTS (Oncology), CFE
– MedVet
TECHNICIAN
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
CST
17 - Stoatally Stoned: Marijuana Toxicosis
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
CST
Stoatally Stoned: Marijuana Toxicosis
Location: 202 AB
Lucy Sumners, RVT, VTS(ECC)
– University of Florida Small Animal Hospital
TECHNICIAN
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
CST
18 - Swine Slumber: Navigating the World of Pig Anesthesia
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
CST
Swine Slumber: Navigating the World of Pig Anesthesia
Location: 203 AB
Alexis Fichtel, LVT
– Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital
TECHNICIAN
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
CST
19 - Where Do We Go From Here? Career Paths and Advancement for the Vet Assist
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
CST
Where Do We Go From Here? Career Paths and Advancement for the Vet Assist
Location: 201 C
Robyn Marshall, LVT
– PSIvet
VETERINARY ASSISTANT
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
CST
SWVS Board Briefing
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
CST
SWVS Board Briefing
Location: 109
SWVS EVENTS
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM
CST
2 - Urinary Tract Disease Part 2: Cytology of the Urinary Tract
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM
CST
Urinary Tract Disease Part 2: Cytology of the Urinary Tract
Location: 110 A
Leslie Sharkey, DVM, PhD, DACVP
– Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine
CLINICAL DIAGNOSTIC
Sponsored By
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM
CST
3 - Interpreting the Biochemical Profile: Important Patterns You Don't Want to Mss
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM
CST
Interpreting the Biochemical Profile: Important Patterns You Don't Want to Mss
Location: Ballroom C
Holly Brown, DVM, PhD, DACVP
– Antech Diagnostics
COMPANION ANIMAL
Sponsored By
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM
CST
4 - MeWow! Learn How to Diagnose, Stage and Treat Feline Cardiomyopathy
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM
CST
MeWow! Learn How to Diagnose, Stage and Treat Feline Cardiomyopathy
Location: Ballroom B
Sonya Gordon, DVM, DACVIM Cardiology
– Texas A&M University
COMPANION ANIMAL
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM
CST
5 - Protozoal Diseases in Cats and Dogs: A Review
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM
CST
Protozoal Diseases in Cats and Dogs: A Review
Location: 201 AB
Andrew Hanzlicek, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM)
– MiraVista Diagnostics
COMPANION ANIMAL
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM
CST
6 - What is in the Cat's Pleural Space? Air? Fluid? Organs? - Part 1
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM
CST
What is in the Cat's Pleural Space? Air? Fluid? Organs? - Part 1
Location: Ballroom A
Catriona MacPhail, DVM, PhD, DACVS
– Colorado State University
COMPANION ANIMAL
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM
CST
7 - Neonatal Internal Medicine - Part 2
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM
CST
Neonatal Internal Medicine - Part 2
Location: 204 B
Piper Norton, DVM, DACVIM
– Texas Equine Medical Associates
EQUINE
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM
CST
8 - Toxicology - Part 2
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM
CST
Toxicology - Part 2
Location: 204 A
Steve Ensley, DVM, PhD
– Kansas State University
FOOD ANIMAL
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM
CST
9 - An Integrative Approach to Heart Disease
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM
CST
An Integrative Approach to Heart Disease
Location: 108
Kären Marsden, BA, DVM
– MVP
INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM
CST
10 - Exotic Animal Emergencies: Where to Start and What to Expect (continued)
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM
CST
Exotic Animal Emergencies: Where to Start and What to Expect (continued)
Location: 104
Lauren Thielen, DVM
– Cornell University
NON-TRADITIONAL/EXOTICS
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM
CST
11 - Conducting Awesome Performance Evaluations - Part 2
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM
CST
Conducting Awesome Performance Evaluations - Part 2
Location: 103 AB
Monica Dixon Perry, CVPM
– Burzenski & Company, PC
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT/OFFICE PERSONNEL
Sponsored By
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM
CST
12 - Google Ads and AI
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM
CST
Google Ads and AI
Location: 102
Shailesh Ghimire
– New Wine
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT/OFFICE PERSONNEL
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM
CST
13 - Personal/Professional Branding - Part 2
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM
CST
Personal/Professional Branding - Part 2
Location: 106
Stacy Pursell, CPC, CERS
– The VET REcruiter
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/WELLNESS
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM
CST
14 - Gastrointestinal Roulette: AHDS, GDV, GIFB, Parvo, or a Wild Card?
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM
CST
Gastrointestinal Roulette: AHDS, GDV, GIFB, Parvo, or a Wild Card?
Location: 202 AB
Lucy Sumners, RVT, VTS(ECC)
– University of Florida Small Animal Hospital
TECHNICIAN
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM
CST
15 - Guilty as Charged: Setting Workplace Boundaries
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM
CST
Guilty as Charged: Setting Workplace Boundaries
Location: 202 CD
Danielle DeCormier, LVT, VTS (Oncology), CFE
– MedVet
TECHNICIAN
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM
CST
16 - Hematology- How to Better Recognize those Blood Cells!
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM
CST
Hematology- How to Better Recognize those Blood Cells!
Location: 203 C
Angela Rathmann, CVT, VTS (ECC), (SAIM)
– Veterinary Emergency Group
TECHNICIAN
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM
CST
17 - Ruminate in Rest: Mastering Ruminant Anesthesia
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM
CST
Ruminate in Rest: Mastering Ruminant Anesthesia
Location: 203 AB
Alexis Fichtel, LVT
– Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital
TECHNICIAN
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM
CST
18 - Be the Change: Building Practice Culture Through Personal Action
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM
CST
Be the Change: Building Practice Culture Through Personal Action
Location: 201 C
Robyn Marshall, LVT
– PSIvet
VETERINARY ASSISTANT
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
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
CST
Scavenger Hunt Winner Announced
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
CST
Scavenger Hunt Winner Announced
Location: Exhibit Hall
SWVS EVENTS
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM
CST
2 - Ehrlichiosis and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever in Dogs: A Review
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM
CST
Ehrlichiosis and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever in Dogs: A Review
Location: 201 AB
Andrew Hanzlicek, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM)
– MiraVista Diagnostics
COMPANION ANIMAL
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM
CST
3 - Urinalysis Essentials: Important Tips to Maximize the Diagnostic Information
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM
CST
Urinalysis Essentials: Important Tips to Maximize the Diagnostic Information
Location: Ballroom C
Holly Brown, DVM, PhD, DACVP
– Antech Diagnostics
COMPANION ANIMAL
Sponsored By
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM
CST
4 - What Do I Need to Know About Pulmonary Hypertension in Dogs?
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM
CST
What Do I Need to Know About Pulmonary Hypertension in Dogs?
Location: Ballroom B
Sonya Gordon, DVM, DACVIM Cardiology
– Texas A&M University
COMPANION ANIMAL
Sponsored By
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM
CST
5 - What is in the Cat's Pleural Space? Air? Fluid? Organs? - Part 2
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM
CST
What is in the Cat's Pleural Space? Air? Fluid? Organs? - Part 2
Location: Ballroom A
Catriona MacPhail, DVM, PhD, DACVS
– Colorado State University
COMPANION ANIMAL
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM
CST
6 - Respiratory Diseases of Adult Horses- Lower Airway Diseases and Nasopharyngeal Cicatrix Syndrome
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM
CST
Respiratory Diseases of Adult Horses- Lower Airway Diseases and Nasopharyngeal Cicatrix Syndrome
Location: 204 B
Piper Norton, DVM, DACVIM
– Texas Equine Medical Associates
EQUINE
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM
CST
7 - Toxicology - Part 3
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM
CST
Toxicology - Part 3
Location: 204 A
Steve Ensley, DVM, PhD
– Kansas State University
FOOD ANIMAL
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM
CST
8 - An Integrative Approach to Alopecia: You Can Stop Pulling Your Hair Out Over It
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM
CST
An Integrative Approach to Alopecia: You Can Stop Pulling Your Hair Out Over It
Location: 108
Kären Marsden, BA, DVM
– MVP
INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM
CST
9 - Diagnostic Clinical Pathology in Avian Medicine: From Blood Sampling to Interpretation
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM
CST
Diagnostic Clinical Pathology in Avian Medicine: From Blood Sampling to Interpretation
Location: 104
Lauren Thielen, DVM
– Cornell University
NON-TRADITIONAL/EXOTICS
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM
CST
10 - Develop a Rock Star CSR/Receptionist Team
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM
CST
Develop a Rock Star CSR/Receptionist Team
Location: 103 AB
Monica Dixon Perry, CVPM
– Burzenski & Company, PC
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT/OFFICE PERSONNEL
Sponsored By
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM
CST
11 - Leveraging Paid Social Advertising
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM
CST
Leveraging Paid Social Advertising
Location: 102
Shailesh Ghimire
– New Wine
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT/OFFICE PERSONNEL
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM
CST
12 - From Pen to Publication: One Author's Journey
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM
CST
From Pen to Publication: One Author's Journey
Location: 106
Cherice Roth, MS, DVM
– Mars Veterinary Health
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/WELLNESS
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM
CST
13 - Electrolytes Made Easy!
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM
CST
Electrolytes Made Easy!
Location: 203 C
Angela Rathmann, CVT, VTS (ECC), (SAIM)
– Veterinary Emergency Group
TECHNICIAN
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM
CST
14 - Exploring the Depths of Equine Anesthesia
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM
CST
Exploring the Depths of Equine Anesthesia
Location: 203 AB
Alexis Fichtel, LVT
– Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital
TECHNICIAN
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM
CST
15 - Leading to Light the Flame: Recognizing Burnout in Your Team
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM
CST
Leading to Light the Flame: Recognizing Burnout in Your Team
Location: 202 CD
Danielle DeCormier, LVT, VTS (Oncology), CFE
– MedVet
TECHNICIAN
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM
CST
16 - Save the Bean: Acute Kidney Injury Management
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM
CST
Save the Bean: Acute Kidney Injury Management
Location: 202 AB
Lucy Sumners, RVT, VTS(ECC)
– University of Florida Small Animal Hospital
TECHNICIAN
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM
CST
17 - Are You Speaking My Language? How to Understand and Resolve Conflicts
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM
CST
Are You Speaking My Language? How to Understand and Resolve Conflicts
Location: 201 C
Robyn Marshall, LVT
– PSIvet
VETERINARY ASSISTANT
5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
CST
SWVS CE Committee Meeting
5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
CST
SWVS CE Committee Meeting
Location: Ruth's Chris Steak House
SWVS EVENTS
6:00 PM – 6:50 PM
CST
1 - Feline Lymphoma: The Highs and Lows of It All
6:00 PM – 6:50 PM
CST
Feline Lymphoma: The Highs and Lows of It All
Location: Ballroom C
Bobbi McQuown, DVM
– MedVet Dallas
COMPANION ANIMAL
Sponsored By
6:00 PM – 6:50 PM
CST
2 - Surgery of the Stomach
6:00 PM – 6:50 PM
CST
Surgery of the Stomach
Location: Ballroom B
Alissa St. Blanc, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA
– LSU School of Veterinary Medicine
COMPANION ANIMAL
7:00 PM – 7:50 PM
CST
1 - Pulmonary Tumors in Dogs and Cats
7:00 PM – 7:50 PM
CST
Pulmonary Tumors in Dogs and Cats
Location: Ballroom C
Bobbi McQuown, DVM
– MedVet Dallas
COMPANION ANIMAL
Sponsored By
7:00 PM – 7:50 PM
CST
2 - Surgery of the Small Intestine
7:00 PM – 7:50 PM
CST
Surgery of the Small Intestine
Location: Ballroom B
Alissa St. Blanc, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA
– LSU School of Veterinary Medicine
COMPANION ANIMAL
8:00 PM – 8:50 PM
CST
1 - Palliative and Hospice Care for the Oncology patient
8:00 PM – 8:50 PM
CST
Palliative and Hospice Care for the Oncology patient
Location: Ballroom C
Bobbi McQuown, DVM
– MedVet Dallas
COMPANION ANIMAL
Sponsored By
8:00 PM – 8:50 PM
CST
2 - To Cut or Not To Cut: Decision Making in GI Surgery
8:00 PM – 8:50 PM
CST
To Cut or Not To Cut: Decision Making in GI Surgery
Location: Ballroom B
Alissa St. Blanc, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA
– LSU School of Veterinary Medicine
COMPANION ANIMAL
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