Lectures

8–8:50 a.m.
Sarah Perry, LVT, VTS (ECC)
The Prisoner of No Air: Managing Acute Respiratory Distress

9–9:50 a.m.
Sarah Perry, LVT, VTS (ECC)
The Chamber of Rhythms: Decoding the ECG in Critical Patients

10–10:50 a.m.
Rebecca Piotrowski, LVT, VTS (Surgery)
Teachin’ on a TPLO

11–11:50 a.m.
Rebecca Piotrowski, LVT, VTS (Surgery)
Disinfection for Patient Protection

8–8:50 a.m.
Lanette Jordan, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia)
Seeing the Signs: Assessment of Acute Pain in Dogs and Cats

9–9:50 a.m.
Lanette Jordan, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia)
Managing the Moment: Acute Pain Management Options in Dogs and Cats

10–10:50 a.m.
Courtney Liermann, LVT, VTS (ECC)
Heat Stroke

11–11:50 a.m.
Courtney Liermann, LVT, VTS (ECC)
Little Improvements in Nursing Care to Make Your Life Easier

8–8:50 a.m.
Kat Sciba, LVT, BA
Cardiology Topic TBD

9–9:50 a.m.
Kat Sciba, LVT, BA
Cardiology Topic TBD

10–10:50 a.m.
Michelle Hervey, BS, LVT
Endoscopic Gastric Foreign Bodies

11–11:50 a.m.
Michelle Hervey, BS, LVT
Urinary Obstructions and Interventions

8–8:50 a.m.
Topic & Speaker TBD

9–9:50 a.m.
Topic & Speaker TBD

10–10:50 a.m.
Topic & Speaker TBD

11–11:50 a.m.
Topic & Speaker TBD

8–8:50 a.m.
Topic & Speaker TBD

9–9:50 a.m.
Topic & Speaker TBD

10–10:50 a.m.
Topic & Speaker TBD

11–11:50 a.m.
Irina Yankina, DVM
Goat Anesthesia

8–8:50 a.m.
Michelle Crothers, BS, AAS, LVT
Time Management for Busy Veterinary Leaders

9–9:50 a.m.
Michelle Crothers, BS, AAS, LVT
Understanding Financial Health in Veterinary Medicine: KPIs That Matter

10–10:50 a.m.
Stefanie Hinojosa, LVT
Leadership Topic TBD

11–11:50 a.m.
Stefanie Hinojosa, LVT
Leadership Topic TBD

12–12:50 p.m.
No Session

1–1:50 p.m.
Sarah Perry, LVT, VTS (ECC)
The Goblet of Poison: A Practical Guide to Veterinary Toxicology

2–2:50 p.m.
Topic & Speaker TBD

3–3:50 p.m.
Rebecca Piotrowski, LVT, VTS (Surgery)
Fracture FUNdamentals

4–4:50 p.m.
Rebecca Piotrowski, LVT, VTS (Surgery)
That’s a Wrap: Advanced Wound Care

12–12:50 p.m.
Jerri Rubio, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia)
“Get It Off Your Chest, Get It Off My Desk (Table)”: Anesthetic Considerations for Thoracic Procedures

1–1:50 p.m.
No Session

2–2:50 p.m.
Jerri Rubio, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia)
“Dancing With Our (Beans) Tied”: Anesthetic Considerations for the Renal Compromised Patient

3–3:50 p.m.
Courtney Liermann, LVT, VTS (ECC)
Shock Types and Phases

4–4:50 p.m.
Courtney Liermann, LVT, VTS (ECC)
Snake Envenomations

12–12:50 p.m.
Marina Harrison, BS, LVT
Ears, Rears, and Airways – Oh My! – Surgical Treatments for Chronic Ear Disease

1–1:50 p.m.
Marina Harrison, BS, LVT
Ears, Rears, and Airways – Oh My! – Anorectal Disease in Dogs and Cats

2–2:50 p.m.
Marina Harrison, BS, LVT
Ears, Rears, and Airways – Oh My! – Upper Airway Disease

3:00–3:50 p.m.
No Session

4–4:50 p.m.
Kat Sciba, LVT, BA
Cardiology Topic TBD

12–12:50 p.m.
Topic & Speaker TBD

1–1:50 p.m.
Topic & Speaker TBD

2–2:50 p.m.
Topic & Speaker TBD

3–3:50 p.m.
Topic & Speaker TBD

4–4:50 p.m.
Topic & Speaker TBD

12–12:50 p.m.
Irina Yankina, DVM
Exotic Anesthesia

1–1:50 p.m.
Irina Yankina, DVM
Swine Anesthesia

2–2:50 p.m.
Jennifer Perkins, LVT
From Cockatiels to Eagles: Tailoring Anesthesia to Avian Species

3–3:50 p.m.
Jennifer Perkins, LVT
Eight Legs, Endless Learning: Exploring Arachnid Medicine

4–4:50 p.m.
No Session

12–12:50 p.m.
Amanda Hanna, DVM
High-Quality, High-Volume Surgery: Breaking the Myths and Making It Safe

1–1:50 p.m.
Amanda Hanna, DVM
MASH-Style Spay/Neuter: Planning, Executing, and Thriving in High-Impact Field Clinics

2–2:50 p.m.
Sunny Laird, VRM
Unleashing Opportunities: Marketing & Networking Tools to Elevate Your Impact

3–3:50 p.m.
Sunny Laird, VRM
Strategic Outreach: Marketing Beyond the Exam Room

4–4:50 p.m.
Topic & Speaker TBC

8–8:50 a.m.
Jackie Medina, LVT, VTS (Neurology)(Anesthesia & Analgesia)
Untangling the Alphabet Soup: Understanding Meningitis in Veterinary Patients

9–9:50 a.m.
Jackie Medina, LVT, VTS (Neurology)(Anesthesia & Analgesia)
Intervertebral Disc Disease & Herniation: What You Need to Know

10–10:50 a.m.
Jackie Medina, LVT, VTS (Neurology)(Anesthesia & Analgesia)
Neurolocalization: Understanding What the Heck That All Means

11–11:50 a.m.
Jackie Medina, LVT, VTS (Neurology)(Anesthesia & Analgesia)
Beyond the Brain: Recognition & Management of Seizure Patients

12–12:50 p.m.
Ashley Self, MS, LVT, VTS (Nutrition)
Nutrition Topic TBD

8–8:50 a.m.
Jaci Christensen, BAS, LVT, VTS (Oncology)
Cancer- How It Happens & How We Treat It

9–9:50 a.m.
Jaci Christensen, BAS, LVT, VTS (Oncology)
The Canine Cancer Kings

10–10:50 a.m.
Ashley Self, MS, LVT, VTS (Nutrition)
Nutrition Topic TBD

11–11:50 a.m.
Christina Gentry, DVM, DACVD
Introduction to Dermatology: Terminology and Diagnostic Tests

12–12:50 p.m.
Christina Gentry, DVM, DACVD
Ear and Skin Cytology: High Value Diagnostic Tests

8–8:50 a.m.
Elizabeth McNeil, LVT, MSc
Feline Shelter Medicine: Unique Challenges and Solutions

9–9:50 a.m.
Elizabeth McNeil, LVT, MSc
Vaccination Protocols in Shelter Settings

10–10:50 a.m.
Elizabeth McNeil, LVT, MSc
Zoonotic Diseases and Public Health in Shelters

11–11:50 a.m.
Sherri Jerzyk, CCRA, CCMT
Improving Senior Pet Care In a Primary Clinic

12–12:50 p.m.
Sherri Jerzyk, CCRA, CCMT
Rehabby Things for the Primary Vet

8–8:50 a.m.
Topic & Speaker TBD

9–9:50 a.m.
Topic & Speaker TBD

10–10:50 a.m.
Topic & Speaker TBD

11–11:50 a.m.
Topic & Speaker TBD

12–12:50 p.m.
Topic & Speaker TBD

8–8:50 a.m.
Topic & Speaker TBD

9–9:50 a.m.
Topic & Speaker TBD

10–10:50 a.m.
Topic & Speaker TBD

11–11:50 a.m.
Topic & Speaker TBD

12–12:50 p.m.
Topic & Speaker TBD

8–8:50 a.m.
Melia Washington, DVM
Topic TBD

9–9:50 a.m.
Melia Washington, DVM
Topic TBD

10–10:50 a.m.
Melia Washington, DVM
Topic TBD

11–11:50 a.m.
Melia Washington, DVM
Topic TBD

12–12:50 p.m.
No Session