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LET’S PLAY TRIVIA! Shana Lemmenes, CVT, VTS-EVN 8:00 PM - 8:50 PM | Room 202 A
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/ WELLNESS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 HOW TO SHOW UP: ALLYSHIP FROM AN LGBTQ+ PERSPECTIVE Dane Whitaker, DVM, MPVM 6:00 PM - 6:50 PM | Room 203 C What does it mean to be an ally in the LGBTQ+ community? During this program we will discuss key components of allyship from an intrinsic perspective such as becoming familiar with basic terminology, understanding pronoun use and its importance, and how to recognize and call out microaggressions. Allyship will also be analyzed from an extrinsic point of view in terms of potential allyship impact in both private practice and academic settings. Program participants will be invited to consider implementable best practices for creating a supportive, welcoming, and inclusive team culture. Sponsor: WOUND HEALING: RECKONING WITH THE PAST, UNDERSTANDING THE PRESENT, AND CREATING THE FUTURE FOR A MORE INCLUSIVE VETERINARY PROFESSION • Objective #1 – (Inflammatory Phase) Understanding the past policies, practices, and professional culture that has contributed to the lack of diversity in the profession; • Objective #2 – (Granulation/Proliferative Phase) – Enumerate some of the changes, efforts, and actions currently underway to hasten change; • Objective #3 – (Remodeling Phase) – Discuss how a more inclusive profession strengthens the veterinary profession and stimulates creativity and elevates business goals. Sponsor: DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION (DEI) – BE AN ALLY, BE AN ADVOCATE Alyssa Mages, CVT Veterinary medical doctors and technologists from diverse backgrounds face challenges and barriers at entry into the veterinary workforce. For an inclusive workplace, employees must feel a sense of belonging; thus, the focus should be on infusing the professional veterinary medical community with greater awareness and the need for training in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). • A diverse workplace strengthens the foundation and success of the organization; • New graduates (doctors and technologists) bring various skills and perspectives and should be valued; • For growth and success of organizations, owners should uphold their commitment to maintaining diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for all employees; • Practice owners should not tolerate toxic and oppressive work environments. Sponsor: TECHNOLOGY THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 TELEHEALTH FOR THE PRACTICING VETERINARIAN Stephen Pittenger, DVM, DABVP 6:00 PM - 6:50 PM | Room 204 B Discussion of what it is, the legal issues surrounding it, and ways to implement it in your practice. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 CURRENT USE OF TECHNOLOGY IN VETERINARY MEDICINE Courtney Campbell, DVM, DACVS-SA 7:00 PM - 7:50 PM | Room 203 C Ruby Perry, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVR 8:00 PM - 8:50 PM | Room 203 C Which technology or mobile devices are your colleagues using? What should you try? Join us in this informal session to learn how veterinarians are using technology in their practices. Compare and contrast approaches in this open format and talk with users about their experiences. Stephen Pittenger, DVM, DABVP 5:45 PM - 6:45 PM | Room 114
VETERINARY TECHNICIAN THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 CRAZY CATION LADY April Bays, CVT, VTS (ECC) 6:00 PM - 6:50 PM | Room 202 B Cations may be the cutest of the ions, but they are only part of the equation. This lecture will cover all things homeostasis, electrolyte balance, fluid shifts, ions, buffers, and more. The many systems involved, as well as their derangements in our patients will be the focus of this presentation for veterinary technicians and assistants. Sponsor: WHEN PAIN MANAGEMENT EXPERTISE AND PATIENT ADVOCATES COMBINE April Bays, CVT, VTS (ECC) 7:00 PM - 7:50 PM | Room 202 B This presentation is ideal for any veterinary professional interested in beefing up their analgesic arsenal. I will discuss the physiology of the pain process, from the pain pathway, the physiological response and maladaptation, to the ever- improving drug options. This lecture will emphasize the utilization of multimodal therapies designed to lower risk while improving pain relief. I will discuss the mechanisms of action of the main drug types: Opioids, NSAIDS, Alpha2-agonists and the underutilized blocks/epidurals. Attendees will be presented examples to aid in pain recognition/assessment, and tools to bring back to their practice. Sponsor:
This is a fun lecture session in which attendees participate in a round of Jeopardy. Their selection of category will direct our discussion. Categories include: equipment, supplies, surgical procedures, medical terminology, safety first, and more! It is engaging, educational and fun!
EXCUSES, EXCUSES – WHEN PAIN MEDS ARE UNDERUTILIZED April Bays, CVT, VTS (ECC) 8:00 PM - 8:50 PM | Room 202 B
This lecture addresses the delicate balance of providing adequate analgesia amidst a myriad of misunderstandings and excuses such as; animals not feeling pain, neonates not feeling pain, pain preventing activity, drugs masking signs, and just simple lack of understanding drug mechanisms, are all addressed. I will discuss the pain pathway, mechanisms of action and ramifications of untreated pain. Sponsor:
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 EQUINE EMERGENCIES: ARE YOU READY? Shana Lemmenes, CVT, VTS-EVN 6:00 PM - 6:50 PM | Room 202 A
If you work in an equine practice, it’s not uncommon to see colics, lacerations, and fractures. Sometimes we see all of them in the same day! Do you know what to have at the ready? Each emergency is different and will require different equipment and diagnostics. This course will cover the most common equine emergencies see in both referral and ambulatory practice, and what is needed to work them up. If you work in an equine practice, it’s not uncommon to see colics, lacerations, and fractures. Sometimes we see all of them in the same day! Do you know what to have at the ready? Each emergency is different and will require different equipment and diagnostics. This course will cover the most common equine emergencies see in both referral and ambulatory practice, and what is needed to work them up. NURSING AN ACUTE EQUINE COLITIS Sue Loly, LVT, VTS-EVN 7:00 PM - 7:50 PM | Room 202 A What is Colitis, What causes it in horses, and what does it take to manage a patient suffering from it? This lecture will discuss the various facets of caring for a horse with this critical illness while focusing on technical nursing skills. • Tactics related to controlling infectious disease; • Diagnostics and physical exam details for critical monitoring; • Treatment therapy options including medical and nutritional concerns.
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