TICKETED EVENTS
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM ROOM 121 C Dental Prophylaxis & Nerve Blocks for Dentistry Patricia March, RVT, VTS-Dentistry; Laura Harris, RVT This lab will cover techniques utilized in small animal dentistry, including cleaning, polishing, dental charting, instrument use and care. We will discuss post-cleaning treatments and home care products. We will demonstrate on cadavers and skulls. The nerve block lab will allow participants to practice various techniques of performing regional analagesia. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM ROOM 121 C Stitch It Up Buttercup: A Guide for Basic Procedural Suturing Abby Rafferty, LVT, CCRP; Marina Harrison, BS, CVA III Do snitches really get stitches? Participate in this lab and find out! In this lab, we will discuss suture materials, knots, techniques, and when to utilize each one. The hands-on portion of the this lab will allow you to put your knowledge into practice. These skills will help elevate your technical skills and enable you to better assist your veterinarian team! SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM ROOM 121 D How to Extract Strategic Teeth in Canine Patients - Dental Morning Lab Heidi Lobprise, DVM, DAVDC; Jessica Johnson, DVM, DAVDC Hands-on practice of dental extractions is the best way to improve this critical skill for general practitioners. This lab will focus on extraction of the 8 strategic teeth of the canine patient including the upper 4thpremolars, the canine teeth and the lower first molars. Each attendee will understand the steps of a comprehensive extraction that includes creating and closing a flap, understand equipment used for each step of an extraction, and perform surgical extractions on a canine cadaver. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM ROOM 121 E Trouble-shooting Anesthesia Machines & Monitors Lisa Ebner, DVM, MS, DACVAA, CVA This lab will involve a discussion of commonly encountered anesthesia complications, focusing on trouble-shooting problems with the anesthesia machine and monitoring equipment. This lab is geared towards small animal cases, but the principles could be applied to large animal cases. This is a ticketed event for DVMs, TECHs and Veterinary Assistants.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM ROOM 121 E Implementing Pain Scales, CRI calculations & Syringe Pump Basics Lisa Ebner, DVM, MS, DACVAA, CVA This lab will provide an overview and discussion of currently available small animal pain scales that can be implemented in general practice. Practical approaches to CRI calculations will be discussed for drugs commonly used in this manner, including helpful apps available. Hands-on practice with setting up and running a syringe pump for those that are new to their use will conclude this lab. This is a ticketed event for DVMs, TECHs and Veterinary Assistants. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM ROOM 121 D How to Extract Strategic Teeth in Canine Patients - Dental Afternoon Lab Jessica Johnson, DVM, DAVDC; Heidi Lobprise, DVM, DAVDC Hands-on practice of dental extractions is the best way to improve this critical skill for general practitioners. This lab will focus on extraction of the 8 strategic teeth of the canine patient including the upper 4thpremolars, the canine teeth and the lower first molars. Each attendee will understand the steps of a comprehensive extraction that includes creating and closing a flap, understand equipment used for each step of an extraction, and perform surgical extractions on a canine cadaver. MASTER CLASSES FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM ROOM 114 Maximizing Laboratory Diagnostics:
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM ROOM 114 Updates on Diabetes (SGLT2 inhibitors) and Incorporating Flash Glucose Monitors Carly Patterson, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) I will discuss current strategies for managing diabetic patients and provide an overview of the SLGT2 inhibitors available for veterinary use. Concepts will be presented alongside clinical cases and the top FAQs for the busy practitioner. In addition to pharmacologic options, I will explore the practical uses and pitfalls of flash glucose monitors. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM ROOM 114 Calming Your Inner Chihuahua: Healing Yourself and Your Team Karlene Belyea, MBA Join this interactive master class to learn techniques to help you control negative thoughts and emotions and avoid burden transfer and emotional contagion from clients and co-workers. We will share techniques and ideas to help you and your team to be happier and have better work/life integration. You’ll hear plenty of team building ideas and ways to create a positive ripple effect. You will learn ways to live in the moment, forgive yourself and others, overcome impostor syndrome and understand the power of gratitude and kindness. We will also discuss recognizing and knowing what to do for stress, burnout, and suicide ideation. FOOD ANIMAL FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE Food Animal Dinner and Lectures, Why Cattle Respiratory Vaccines Don't Work!
Clinical Case Challenge Holly Brown, DVM, PhD, DACVP
Description of topics for presentation. -Diagnostics to identify correct causative agent -Bovine coronavirus -H. somni genetic diversity -Myco bovis genetic diversity -Autogenous approach for all the above
In this Masterclass session, we will be utilizing the minimum database (including hematology, biochemical profiling, and the complete urinalysis) to work through advanced cases, some with surprising twists. Ancillary diagnostics -- including blood film review, imaging, and reference lab expertise – will allow for further interpretation of the data that is key to understanding disease and case management.
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