2025 CE EVENING SESSIONS INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 _______________________________________
students and new graduates. As we create the future of veterinary medicine, it is valuable to innovate with the goal to make the profession more diverse, inclusive and equitable. The veterinary profession should, at a minimum, reflect the larger society of the US. This affects the economic stability of veterinary practices and the larger economy related to veterinary medicine. NON-TRADITIONAL/EXOTICS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 _______________________________________ TINY TEETH, BIG PROBLEMS: DENTAL DISEASE IN RABBITS AND RODENTS Todd Riggan, DVM, Diplomate ABVP - ECM 5:00 PM - 5:50 PM | Room 110 A We will review the normal dental anatomy of rabbits and rodents and discuss common problems encountered in exotic animal practice along with treatments for these issues. Topics range from the dental exam, recognizing dental abnormalities like spurs and points, malocclusion, dental caries, to managing dental abscesses in rabbits, and (pseudo)odontomas in prairie dogs. HOPS AND TUMBLES: UNDERSTANDING RABBIT VESTIBULAR DISEASE AND NEUROLOGIC DISORDERS Todd Riggan, DVM, Diplomate ABVP - ECM 6:00 PM - 6:50 PM | Room 110 A A frequent presentation to exotic mammal veterinarians is the head tilt rabbit. The highlight of this presentation will focus on vestibular disease and the causes of head tilt in rabbits. Diagnostics and treatment options will be reviewed along with discussion of a full range of neurologic diseases in this species. SMALL MAMMALS, BIG CHALLENGES: NAVIGATING EMERGENCIES IN VETERINARY PRACTICE Todd Riggan, DVM, Diplomate ABVP - ECM 7:00 PM - 7:50 PM | Room 110 A We will review the more common emergent presentations of the small mammal to the veterinary practitioner, reviewing initial evaluation, diagnostic approaches and management of these challenging situations, including when sedation may be beneficial and prioritizing and staging diagnostics and treatment measures. PRACTICE MANAGEMENT/ OFFICE PERSONNEL THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 _______________________________________ Ever feel like your practice management challenges are uniquely yours? Think again! Join our dynamic Round Table Talks, where you connect with fellow managers facing the same hurdles. This interactive session is all about sharing insights, swapping strategies, and discovering the tools others are using to overcome everyday challenges. Bring your questions, share your wins, and leave with actionable ideas to take your practice to the next level. You’re not alone—let’s learn and grow together! TECHNICIAN THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 _______________________________________ OH BABY! GETTING NEONATES OFF TO A GREAT START Sonia Clinton, RVT, VTS (Clinical Practice-PM) 5:00 PM - 5:50 PM | Room 203 AB ROUND TABLE TALKS: PEER-TO-PEER NETWORKING & BEST PRACTICES 5:00 PM - 7:50 PM | Room 102 Everyone loves baby animals. There is nothing more adorable than a newborn calf, lamb, or piglet. This presentation will cover the steps that should be taken to ensure that these newborns are off to a great start, as well as address some of the challenges that they may face.
Association for Black Veterinarians (NABV) in fostering diversity and inclusion within the veterinary profession. We will discuss the importance of strengthening the pipeline for underrepresented groups, addressing systemic barriers, and creating a supportive community for Black veterinary professionals. Attendees will gain insights into innovative programs and initiatives that promote equity in veterinary education and practice, ultimately aiming to build a lasting legacy of inclusion. Learning Objectives: By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to: Understand the Current Landscape: Analyze the representation of Black veterinarians in the field and the challenges they face. Identify Barriers: Recognize systemic barriers that hinder diversity in veterinary medicine and explore strategies to overcome them. Explore NABV Initiatives: Learn about specific programs and initiatives designed to support Black students and professionals in veterinary medicine. Engage in Solutions: Discuss actionable strategies for individuals and institutions to contribute to a more inclusive veterinary community. Network and Collaborate: Build connections with peers and mentors dedicated to strengthening diversity within the veterinary profession. Join us to engage in meaningful dialogue and work towards a more inclusive future in veterinary medicine! CREATING THE FUTURE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE THROUGH DIVERSIFICATION OF PRACTICE OWNERSHIP Gerelyn Henry, BS, DVM, MBA, DACVP 7:00 PM - 7:50 PM | Room 104 The veterinary profession and ownership of veterinary businesses is not diverse, and there are significant and disproportionate opportunities for ownership and higher wages for nonminority and women veterinary professionals. A critical shortage of underrepresented minorities serving as veterinarians exists in the United States of America. According to 2022 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), approximately 91.4% of veterinarians are white, 2.2% are Black, 4.3% are Asian, and 0.5% are Hispanic/Latinx. Therefore, diversity in veterinary medicine encompasses a broader scope than the issue surrounding underrepresented minorities (URM) student admission rates into veterinary school. Diversity is important throughout the profession and includes practice ownership and achieving high-paying jobs within the profession. Diversity and inclusion issues are impactful across the lifespan of the professional veterinarian. To demonstrate that diversity and inclusion issues are important throughout the profession, we discuss veterinary hospital ownership. In 2017, approximately 93.6% of US veterinary practices and hospitals were white-owned, while the (total) category of URM owned 6.5% of firms, and African American (AfA) doctors owned 0.85% of total practices; corresponding with revenues of $33.4B, $1.9B, and $227M, respectively. These stark figures lag significantly behind the economic indicators for business ownership in the larger economy, which of themselves, do not reflect the demographic makeup of the US population. In 2015, of 5,531,169 US firms, 4,483,080 were white-owned, 996,248 were URM-owned, and 113,643 were AfA-owned, corresponding with 81.05%, 18%, and 2.05% of firm ownership, respectively. Barriers to veterinary practice ownership are numerous and include the lack of access to capital and grounding of a diverse network of support from the profession. These alarming statistics demonstrate the basis for the urgent and immediate need to increase support to businesses owned and operated by qualified African American veterinarians. Not only does this represent a lack of URM veterinary businesses to support corresponding communities, but also indicates that mentors for bright, capable, high-potential pre-veterinary students and young URM are deficient. Without mentors, many talented youths interested in veterinary medicine are lost to the profession. Visibility of URM doctors in communities is essential to achieving our nation’s goals to build STEM career infrastructure and intellectual capacity. Diverse veterinary hospital and clinic ownership is important for fostering a culture of inclusivity throughout the profession, because pet owners and enthusiasts need to see hospital ownership opportunities extended to veterinarians of all races and backgrounds. Moreover, it provides a credible basis for mentorship of veterinary professional
WHAT IS ACUPUNCTURE? Mitsie Vargas, DVM, MSTCVM 5:00 PM - 5:50 PM | Room 110 B
This is an introductory presentation that strives to present acupuncture as a valid option for treatment. We will touch on the origins of acupuncture and the theories of mode of action. Clinical cases will be included. FIVE ELEMENTS AND YIN YANG THEORY This is an introduction to the foundational theories of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM). The Five element theory classifies energy into 5 categories; Fire, Earth, Metal, Water, and Wood. The Ying and Yang are opposing energies that flow through the universe and it's the basis of TCVM. Clinical cases will demonstrate the application of these theories. ACUPUNCTURE FOR OSTEOARTHRITIS Mitsie Vargas, DVM, MSTCVM 6:00 PM - 6:50 PM | Room 110 B Osteoarthritis (OA) is a very common condition that can be treated with acupuncture. This presentation will touch on the mode of action and the practical application for the treatment of OA in small animals. Clinical cases will be discussed and a few acupoints will be described and recommended for a quick implementation in daily practice. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 _______________________________________ REHABILITATION AND PAIN MANAGEMENT IN GENERAL PRACTICE Tifani Torres, DVM, CVA, CVC, CCAT 6:00 PM - 6:50 PM | Room 110 B We will discuss implementing rehabilitation and advanced pain management into your existing general practice. We will review education requirements, equipment needed, scheduling and employee requirements. We will also review the challenges of adding this service to a fast paced clinic. Mitsie Vargas, DVM, MSTCVM 7:00 PM - 7:50 PM | Room 110 B While common practice in large animal, there seems to still be a general fear of joint injections in our canine patients. We will take a deep dive into all aspects of injecting joints in small animals. We will review how to inject the most common joints, case selection and products available for intra articular injection. MULTI-TRACK/CROSS SPECIES THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 _______________________________________ S.C.O.R.E. WITH HBCUS: THE MISSED OPPORTUNITY This presentation highlights the untapped potential of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in diversifying the field of veterinary medicine. Despite misconceptions, HBCU students are academically prepared, excelling in research, and professional engagement. These institutions, though underfunded compared to PWIs, produce most Black professionals across various sectors. HBCU students’ choices to attend these institutions reflect cultural and familial traditions rather than limited opportunities, and their diverse experiences foster JOINT INJECTIONS IN CANINES Tifani Torres, DVM, CVA, CVC, CCAT 7:00 PM - 7:50 PM | Room 110 B TO DIVERSIFY VET MED Tyra Davis, DVM, CTHP 5:00 PM - 5:50 PM | Room 104 well-rounded, articulate professionals. S.C.O.R.E. proposes targeted recruitment strategies to leverage this talent pool and create a more inclusive veterinary field. STRENGTHENING THE PIPELINE & BUILDING A LEGACY OF INCLUSION IN VETERINARY MEDICINE: THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR BLACK VETERINARIANS Annie Daniel, Ph. D. & Licensed Educator 6:00 PM - 6:50 PM | Room 104 This presentation will explore the critical role of the National
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