fvma's 84th annual conference brochure

B U I L D I N G T H E D Y N A M I C V E T E R I N A R Y T E A M

WORLD-CLASS CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR EVERY MEMBER OF THE VETERINARY TEAM!

FVMA’s 84th ANNUAL CONFERENCEBUENA VISTA PALACE HOTEL & SPA

APRIL 5-7, 2013(At the Walt Disney WorlD® ResoRt)

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OFFERING MORE THAN 40 SPEAKERS PRESENTING MORE THAN

250 HOURS OF STIMULATING, QUALITY CONTINUING EDUCATION

DELIVERED BY AN OUTSTANDING ARRAY OF NATIONALLY-ACCLAIMED

SPEAKERS IN AN ENVIRONMENT THAT ENRICHES THE ENTIRE

VETERINARY TEAM(A maximum of 18 credit hours can be earned at this conference.)

This program has been submitted (but not yet approved) for 275 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE approval; however participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Call Diana Ruiz, FVMA Meetings and Events Coordinator, at (800) 992-3862 for further information.

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SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCEFriday, April 5, 2013

7:00 am – 6:00 pm Pre-registration Packet Pickup7:00 am – 6:00 pm On-site Registration Open8:00 am – 5:10 pm Continuing Education Sessions/ Wet Labs11:30 am – 6:15 pm Marketplace Open5:10 pm – 6:15 pm TGIF Exhibitors’ Reception6:30 pm – 8:00 pm FVMA’s Awards Ceremony and Installation of Officers

Saturday, April 6, 2013

7:30 am – 6:00 pm Pre-registration Packet Pickup7:30 am – 6:00 pm On-site Registration Open8:00 am – 5:50 pm Continuing Education Sessions/ Wet Labs8:00 am – 4:00 pm Marketplace Open11:50 am – 1:00 pm FVMA Business Luncheon3:45 pm Cover-All Bingo Raffle Drawings6:00 pm – 8:00 pm UF CVM Alumni & Friends Reception

Sunday, April 7, 2013

7:30 am – 12:00 pm Pre-registration Packet Pickup7:30 am – 12:00 pm On-site Registration Open6:50 am – 7:50 am Disney Character Breakfast8:00 am – 8:50 am General Assembly−Steve Gilliland6:50 am – 7:50 am Christian Fellowship Breakfast9:00 am – 12:50 pm Continuing Education Sessions/Wet Labs

Membership Has Its PrivilegesDear Colleague,

It is an honor to personally invite you to join us this year for the FVMA’s 84th Annual Conference being held in Orlando, Florida. This year’s conference features an array of nationally-acclaimed speakers presenting more than 250 hours of cutting-edge continuing education. In addi-tion to our lecture tracts, we are also featuring five innovative wet labs in laser therapy, ophthalmic surgery, abdominal ultrasound, dentistry and hematology.

If you’re not already a member of the FVMA, I encourage you to join today and take advantage of a reduced conference registration fee. The FVMA represents more than 3,600 members and is committed to defending veterinary medicine and protecting your profession and livelihood. We constantly monitor legislative and regulatory issues that could affect your practice. The FVMA’s 84th Annual Conference provides an affordable opportunity to network professionally and socially with your colleagues while expanding skills and knowledge in veterinary medicine. There are also numerous Member Support Programs that will save money for both practice owners and associates.

We hope you will join us at the Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa for this phenom-enal continuing education opportunity. I look forward to seeing you in Orlando! Sincerely,

John R. Bass, DVMFVMA President

JOIN US IN ORLANDO, FL

APRIL 5-7, 2013

This meeting is a must for the

veterinary team striving for

professional excellence!

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Dr. Rick Alleman

Clinical Pathology

Dr. W. Lee Barteaux

Internal Medicine

Dr. Brad J. CaseLaser Therapy & Surgery

Dr. Charlotte LacroixPractice Management

Ms. Elaine AnthonyCytology/Urinaly-sis/Hematology

DR. BRETT BECKMANDR. DAVID BRADLEYDR. GARETH BUCKLEYDR. CHERIE BUISSONDR. ELIZABETH CARSTENDR. CRAIG DATZDR. DOUGLAS DEBOER

MR. RICHARD HEYSEKDR. ADAM HONECKMANMS. AMY JOHNSONMS. CHASTITY KETCHUMMR. HARRY LATSHAWDR. JENNIFER LOCKEDR. NANCY LOES

DR. HERBERT W. MAISENBACHER IIIMS. ANNIE MILLSDR. LAUREN OLAVESSENMS. HEATHER PRENDERGASTMS. DANIELLE RIBALTAMS. KELLY SALGADO

DR. JED SCHAIBLEDR. CANDACE SOUSADR. CAROLINE OLAUSEN - THOMASDR. HEATHER WAMSLEYDR. HEIDI WARDMR. JASON WERNLIMS. KAREN WILEY

Dr. Adam Birkenheuer

Internal Medicine

Dr. Terry Curtis

Animal Behavior

Dr. Eric Ferrell

Radiology

Dr. Michael Schaer

Internal Medicine

Dr. Tim Cutler

Ophthalmology

Dr. Teresa Lightfoot

Exotics & Avian

Dr. Victoria M. Lukasik

Anesthesiology

Dr. Steven Marks

Emergency Medicine

Dr. Thomas Schubert

Neurology

Dr. Michael Peak

Dentistry

Dr. Amy StonePractice Management

FEATURED SPEAKERS

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PROGRAM INDEX

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11 | FVMA BUSINESS LUNCHEON & UF CVM ALUMNI RECEPTION

13 | CHARACTER COMPLIMENTARY BREAKFAST & KEYNOTE SPEAKER

14 | MARKETPLACE

16 | WET LABS

18 | TECHNICIAN & STAFF PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

23 | SPONSORS

25 | CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST

26 | GENERAL INFORMATION

28 | IMPORTANT INFORMATION

31 | HOTEL INFORMATION

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FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 2013 |VETERINARIAN PROGRAM AT-A-GLANCE

DVMs Senate/Gallery Westminister Emerald Diamond Sapphire8:00 am - 8:50 am

Heartworm Disease Part 1: Separating Fact From Fiction

Olavessen

What You Need To Know About Supplements

Loes

The Neurological Examination

Schubert

9:00 am - 9:50 am

Heartworm Disease Part 2: Experiences From the Delta

Olavessen

Probiotics: Healthy From The Inside Out

Loes

Vestibular Syndromes

Schubert

Coffee Break - 9:50 am - 10:10 am

10:10 am - 11:00 am

How To Improve Your Memory

Loes

Seizures, Are They All Emergencies?

Schubert

11:10 am - 12:00 pm

Atopic Dermatitis: How New Research Find-ings Are Changing Our Approach To Diagnosis And TreatmentDeBoer

Breaking News And Breakthroughs: Updates On Cancer Therapy For 2013

Locke

Barteaux Paraparesis/paraplegia

Schubert

Lunch Break - 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

1:30 pm - 2:20 pm

Canine Atopic Dermatitis: Diagnostic Evalua-tion Reconsidered

DeBoer

Canine Melanoma: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly

Locke

Interesting Endocrine Cases Part I

Barteaux

Quadriplegia/quadriparesis

Schubert

Break - 2:20 pm - 3:20 pm

3:20 pm - 4:10 pm

Updated Strategies For Managing Atopic Dermatitis In Dogs

DeBoer

Growing Pains: The Trials, Tribulations, And Success Of Clinic Expansion

Locke

Interesting Endocrine Cases Part II

Barteaux

How To Treat CNS Trauma Of The Head And Back

Schubert

4:20 pm - 5:10 pm

Mechanisms And Principles Of Allergen-Spe-cific Immunotherapy For Atopic Dermatitis

DeBoer

Palliative Care Of The Cancer Patient

Locke

GME/MUE And Other Inflammatory CNS Disorders

Schubert

Laser Therapy Wet Lab Heartworm/Dermatology Nutrition/Oncology Internal Medicine Neurology

2013 Practitioner’s Challenge: The Most Commonly Misdiagnosed DiseasesMultiple Case Presentations

*Interpret Routine Tests*Identify Additonal Diagnostic Testing Needed*Discuss Treatment Options and Monitoring Protocols*Learn Tips And Hints To Avoid Misdiagnosis

Barteaux

WORKSHOP

WETLAB

Therapeutic Lasers in General Veterinary Practice Klingele

Assisted By:MillerSteinkamp

$250Separate

Registration Fee

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Internal Medicine Practice Management Dentistry Emergency Medicine Laser Therapy/Surgery

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Fever Of Unknown Origin

Birkenheuer

Internet Pharmacies And The Boogie Man – What They Have In Common

Lacroix

Interpretation Of Dental Radiographs

Peak

CPCR

Marks

Emerging Trends In Veterinary Laser Technol-ogy: Revolutionizing Pain Management and Wound Healing Part I Bradley

8:00 am - 8:50 am

Practical Approach To Anemia

Birkenheuer

Am I Practicing the Standard Of Care?

Lacroix

Dental Extraction Techniques

Peak

Fluid Therapy For The Trauma Patient

Marks

Emerging Trends In Veterinary Laser Technol-ogy: Revolutionizing Pain Management and Wound Healing Part II Bradley

9:00 am - 9:50 am


The Blue Dot Dilemna ”AKA What Do I Do With A Positive SNAP Test”

Birkenheuer

Medical Records - A Veterinarian’s Report Card

Lacroix

Pearls of Dental Practice

Peak

Diagnosis And Management Of Respiratory Trauma

Marks

Managing And Reconstructing Wounds: What’s New? Case

10:10 am - 11:00 am

Infectious Causes Of Feline Diarrhea

Birkenheuer

Informed Consents….Boring Until You Get Sued?

Lacroix

Clinically Important Dental Anatomy

Peak

Practical Emergency Medicine Techniques

Marks

Surgical Management Of Urolithiasis

Case

11:10 am - 12:00 pm


Birkenheuer’s ”Bone Pile”: Interesting Internal Medicine Cases

Birkenheuer

How Paraprofessional Motivation And Com-pensation Can Lead To Employee Engage-ment And Higher Earnings Lacroix

Non-invasive Mandibular Fracture Repair

Peak

ECG’s In The ER

Marks

Trachael Collapse: How I Manage Them

Case

1:30 pm - 2:20 pm

Break - 2:20 pm - 3:20 pm

Establishing Expectations For Performance Improvement Or Discipline

Lacroix

Managing Mouths In Cats

Peak

Interesting Emergency Cases

Marks

Brachycephalic Syndrome, An Update

Case

3:20 pm - 4:10 pm

Pearls Of Wisdom To End The Day

Lacroix

Interesting Respiratory Cases

Marks

Acquired Laryngeal Paralysis, An Update

Case

4:20 pm - 5:10 pm

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Surgery & Internal Medicine Practice Management


DVMs Scotland A Scotland B Scotland C Knave/Scribe Captain8:00 am - 8:50 am

50 Tips And Tricks For Your Everyday Practice

Cutler

What’s New In Treating Storm Phobia

Curtis

The Diagnostic Approach To The Pruritic Dog

Sousa

Marketing My Practice In 2013 Part I

Wernli

Radiology Rounds - Thorax Part I

Ferrell

9:00 am - 9:50 am

Comprehensive Canine Eye Exam – Stepwise

Cutler

Can Pets and Kids Live Together?

Curtis

The Diagnosis And Management Of Canine Staphylococcal Pyoderma

Sousa

Marketing My Practice In 2013 Part II

Wernli

Radiology Rounds - Thorax Part II

Ferrell


10:10 am - 11:00 am

Simple Ulcers Gone Wrong: Stepwise Clinical Decisions

Cutler

Why Do Dogs Fight And What Can Be Done About It ?

Curtis

Allergic Dermatoses

Sousa

Marketing My Practice In 2013 Part III

Wernli

Radiology Rounds - Abdomen Part I

Ferrell

11:10 am - 12:00 pm

Red Eye: The Stepwise Path

Cutler

What To Do To Get Cats To Get Along

Curtis

Compassion Fatigue: Part I

Olausen-Thomas

Taking Control Of Your Bottom Line

Wernli

Radiology Rounds - Abdomen Part II

Ferrell


1:30 pm - 2:20 pm

Corneal Ulcers

Cutler

The Age-Old Problem Of "Inappropriate Elimination" In Cats Part I−Not Using the Litter BoxCurtis

Compassion Fatigue: Part II

Olausen-Thomas

Customer Compliance Part I

Wernli

Radiology Rounds - Axial Skeleton

Ferrell

Break - In the Marketplace 2:20 pm - 3:20 pm

3:20 pm - 4:10 pm

Nonulcerative Keratitis

Cutler

The Age-Old Problem Of "Inappropriate Elimination" In Cats Part II−Urine Marking

Curtis

Spay and Neuter: Part I−Tips and Techniques For Every Practitioner

Olausen-Thomas

Customer Compliance Part II

Wernli

Radiology Rounds - Appendicular Skeleton

Ferrell

4:20 pm - 5:10 pm

Uveitis

Cutler

Why Dogs Bite People

Curtis

Spay and Neuter: Part II−Complicated Spays and Neuters

Olausen-Thomas

Beating Online Pharmacies

Wernli

Digital Radiography - The Basics

Ferrell

Ophthalmology Behavior Dermatology/ Shelter Medicine

Marketing/ Practice Management Radiology

SILENT AUCTION LUNCH IN THE MARKETPLACE TGIF EXHIBITORS’ RECEPTION FVMA’S AWARDSCEREMONY & INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Come browse through our Silent Auction offer-ings and bid on your favorite items. Each item has a retail value of $100 or more. Bidding will begin at 11:30 am on Friday and the last bid will be taken at 3:30 pm Saturday.

As a convenience to attendees, an express lunch may be purchased in the Marketplace. Grab some lunch and visit the exhibits. Lunch also is available at any of the hotel’s restaurants.

Come join the fun at the exhibitor-sponsored reception where you will have a chance to talk with colleagues and view the exhibits. It is a good way to unwind and enjoy some great food. A cash bar will be available. All registered attendees are invited. There is no charge for this event.

Each year the FVMA’s awards ceremony is held to honor outstanding individuals whose service has contributed significantly to advancing vet-erinary medicine or the status of the profession. Please join your colleagues as we recognize this year’s award recipients. This is also the time on the program for the annual installation of FVMA officers. Please make plans to attend as we cele-brate their accomplishments as well as welcoming the new officers.

11:30 am - 6:15 pm WHERE: Marketplace

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm WHERE: Marketplace

5:10 pm - 6:15 pm WHERE: Marketplace WHERE: England

FRIDAY FEATURED EVENTS

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SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2013 |VETERINARIAN PROGRAM AT-A-GLANCE SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2013 |VETERINARIAN PROGRAM AT-A-GLANCE

DVMs England Sapphire Diamond Emerald Cloister North8:00 am - 8:50 am

Infectious Disease Potpourri

Birkenheuer

Rabbit Diagnostics And Treatment: Where They Differ From Dog And Cat

Lightfoot

“I Threw Up On The Carpet, Again – So Sue Me.” Answers For Sick Cats – Real Cases: Could It Be Pancreatitis? Carsten

Food Allergy And Intolerance – Nutritional Perspectives On Itchy Animals

Datz

Mast Cell Tumors −Clinical And Diagnostic Updates

Ward

9:00 am - 9:50 am

Cytauxzoonosis: A TREATABLE Disease That Is Probably Headed Your Way

Birkenheuer

Diagnosis And Treatment Of Rabbit Dental Disease And Facial Abscesses

Lightfoot

“See, I Told You I Was Sick.”Feline Anemia – Answers Through Real Cases

Carsten

Nutritional Support Of Pancreatitis And Gastrointestinal Diseases

Datz

Mast Cell Tumors-Treatment Updates

Ward


10:50 am - 11:40 am

Practical Applications Of Molecular Diagnos-tics: Holy Grail Or Holy Fail

Birkenheuer

Box Turtle Medicine And Surgery

Lightfoot

“I’ve Been Drinking A Lot – Shouldn’t You Be Paying Attention?” Current Concepts In Feline Renal DiseaseCarsten

Nonpharmacologic Approaches To Common Behavior Problems

Datz

Lunch Break - 11:40 am - 1:10 pm

1:10 pm - 2:00 pm

The Many Faces Of Babesia

Birkenheuer

Avian Medicine: What’s Different From Dog And Cat?

Lightfoot

“So I Peed In Your Shoes – Now What?”Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease – Current Concepts in Diagnosis and ManagementCarsten

Obesity Management In Dogs And Cats – Right And Wrong Ways To Achieve Weight LossDatz

2:10 pm - 3:00 pm

Addision’s Disease: How To Catch The “Great Pretender”

Birkenheuer

Avian Disease Testing – What’s New And What’s Accurate

Lightfoot

Update On Canine Dilated Cardiomyopathy

Maisenbacher

Unconventional Diets – Are Grain-free, Raw, And Holistic Diets Really Better?

Datz


4:00 pm - 4:50 pm

Avian Emergency Presentations Part I

Lightfoot

Sorting Out Cardiomyopathy In Cats Part I

Maisenbacher

5:00 pm - 5:50 pm

Avian Emergency Presentations Part II

Lightfoot

Sorting Out Cardiomyopathy In Cats Part II

Maisenbacher

Internal Medicine Exotic Medicine Feline Medicine/Cardiology Nutrition Cytology

WETLAB

Cytology Made Simple Wet Lab

Ward

Assisted By:Kiehl $55

Separate Registration Fee

Equipment sponsored by



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SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2013 |VETERINARIAN PROGRAM AT-A-GLANCE SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2013 |VETERINARIAN PROGRAM AT-A-GLANCE

Ophthalmology Internal Medicine Emergency Medicine Clinical Pathology Medicine Anesthesiology

Cloister South Ireland A Ireland B Ireland C Scotland A DVMs

Retinal Disease

Cutler

Systemic Hypertension - What Goes Up, Must Come Down!

Honeckman

Overview Of Flexible Endoscopy

Marks

Unraveling the Hemogram: What Do Those Numbers Really Mean?

Alleman

Management Of Anesthetic Events I

Lukasik

8:00 am - 8:50 am

Feline Ophthalmology

Cutler

Coughing Dogs - Cardiac Or Respiratory?

Honeckman

Oxygen Therapy

Marks

Hematology Case Challenges

Alleman

Management Of Anesthetic Events II

Lukasik

9:00 am - 9:50 am


Eye Care - The Nurse’s Role

Cutler

Dyspneic Cats - How To Make Them Breathe More Easily

Honeckman

Triage Of The Trauma Patient

Marks

Urinalysis: Much More Than Just Bladder Infections

Alleman

Anesthesia Of The Geriatric Patient

Lukasik

10:50 am - 11:40 am


Approach To Elevated Liver Enzymes In Dogs

Honeckman

Risk Analysis: Approach To Antibiotic Selec-tion In The Emergency Patient

Buckley

Ehrlichioses Of People And Pets: Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention And The Role Of The Veterinarian As A Public Health AdvocateAlleman

Anesthesia Of The Pediatric Patient

Lukasik

1:10 pm - 2:00 pm

Icteric Cats - More Than Just Hepatic Lipidosis

Honeckman

Puppy Pneumonia

Buckley

Transmission, Diagnosis And Treatment Of Anaplasma And Borrelia: Hard to Kill

Alleman

Anesthesia Of The Diabetic Patient

Lukasik

2:10 pm - 3:00 pm


Advances In Pancreatitis In Dogs And Cats

Honeckman

Feline Respiratory Distress

Buckley

Rickettsia spp. In The Spotted Fever Group: What about Florida?

Alleman

Multimodal Medical Management Of Chronic Pain

Lukasik

4:00 pm - 4:50 pm

Diagnostic Workup Of Chronic Gastrointesti-nal Disease

Honeckman

Pleural Effusion

Buckley

5:00 pm - 5:50 pm

WETLAB

Ophthalmic Surgery Wet Lab You’ll Shoot Your Eye Out!

Studer-Stengard

Assisted by:

Cutler Miller-Michau $295



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SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2013 |VETERINARIAN PROGRAM AT-A-GLANCE

Anesthesia & Pain Management

DVMs Scotland B Scotland C Great Hall North Great Hall Center Scribe8:00 am - 8:50 am

Intro To Search Engine Optimization

Schaible

Regional Analgesia For Oral Surgery

Beckman

Acute Pancreatitis

Schaer

Non-Competes, Enforceable, Really??

Lacroix

Team Leadership: Essential Skills Every Team Leader Must Possess!

Prendergast

9:00 am - 9:50 am

Optimize New Client Growth From SEO-generated Leads

Schaible

Simple Surgical Extraction Tips And Tech-niques Part I

Beckman

Icteric Cat And Dog

Schaer

Nuts And Bolts Of A Purchase Or Sale Of Veterinary Practice

Lacroix

Practice Management: Can You Hear Me Now?

Prendergast


10:50 am - 11:40 am

Online Brand Reputation Management And Live Audience Website Analyses Part I

Schaible

Simple Surgical Extraction Tips And Techniques Part II

Beckman

Gastroenteric Emergencies

Schaer

Where’s the Value? Basics Of Practice Valuation

Lacroix

Keep Your Hospital Out Of The Hot Seat With Compliant Medical Records

Prendergast


1:10 pm - 2:00 pm

Online Brand Reputation Management And Live Audience Website Analyses Part II

Schaible

Managing Feline Stomatitis

Beckman

Feline Metabolic Emergencies

Schaer

The Silver Bullet: Increasing Client Visits With “Profitable” Discounting - Part 1

Lacroix

The Anatomy And Physiology Of The Anes-thetic Machine

Latshaw

2:10 pm - 3:00 pm

Social Media Marketing Part I

Schaible

Oral Conditions You Need To Know

Beckman

Dyspnea In The Dog And Cat Part I

Schaer

The Silver Bullet: Increasing Client Visits With “Profitable” Discounting - Part 2

Lacroix

The Ins and Outs Of Anesthesia For The Brain

Latshaw


4:00 pm - 4:50 pm

Social Media Marketing Part II

Schaible

Managing Difficult Dentistry Cases Part I

Beckman

Dyspnea In The Dog And Cat Part II

Schaer

Effective Communication Techniques

Lacroix

The DIC Of Anesthetic Machines: Discovering, Inspecting And Correcting Problems

Latshaw

5:00 pm - 5:50 pm

Review and Q&A

Schaible

Managing Difficult Dentistry Cases Part II

Beckman

Acute Renal Failure/Injury

Schaer


Lacroix

Enhance Your Practice Revenue Through Charitable Giving

Heysek

Marketing/Practice Management

Dentistry Internal Medicine Practice Management Practice Management/ Anesthesia

VETMEDTEAM

VETMEDTEAM

VETMEDTEAM

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SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2013 |VETERINARIAN PROGRAM AT-A-GLANCE

Practice Management Clinical Pathology Ultrasound Wet Lab Dermatology/Behavior

Yeoman Captain Senate/Gallery Westminster DVMs

Teaching Wellness To Today’s Veterinary Student

Amy Stone

Urinalysis 1

Wamsley

Cutaneous Adverse Food Reactions

DeBoer

8:00 am - 8:50 am

Communication In Veterinary Medicine: The Other Clinical Skill

Amy Stone

Urinalysis 2

Wamsley

Treatments For Demodicosis – Old And New

DeBoer

9:00 am - 9:50 am


Urinalysis Case Interpretations

Wamsley

Managing Recurrent And Resistant Staphylo-coccal Infections

DeBoer

10:50 am - 11:40 am


Tests For Proteinuria With A Few Case Examples

Wamsley

Tips And Tricks For Diagnosis And Manage-ment Of Dermatophytosis DeBoer

1:10 pm - 2:00 pm

Tips For Cytology And Surgical Biopsy Submission

Wamsley

Why Cats Bite People

Curtis

2:10 pm - 3:00 pm


Blood Film Evaluation – Why Is It Still Important

Wamsley

Over-Grooming In Cats

Curtis

4:00 pm - 4:50 pm

Addressing Common Nuisance Behaviors: Barking, Jumping, Etc. – What Works and Why

Curtis

5:00 pm - 5:50 pm

WETLAB

Small Animal Abdominal Ultrasound Wet Lab

Ferrell

Assisted byHayesMiller $395


SATURDAY EVENTSFVMA BUSINESS LUNCHEON

Saturday, 11:40 a.m. – 1:10 p.m.(Ticket Required: $25)

Members will hear updates on national issues, news from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, legislative and regulatory information and developments within the FVMA.

UF CVM ALUMNI & FRIENDS RECEPTION

Saturday, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Make plans to join us at the annual Alum-ni Reception. Open to all UF Alumni, all DVM attendees and friends of the College of Veterinary Medicine. Reservations are required for this event; please check the box on your registration form. Come join us for great food and fellowship.

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SUNDAY, APRIL 7, 2013 |VETERINARIAN PROGRAM AT-A-GLANCE

DVMs England Great Hall East Ireland A Ireland B Ireland C Scotland A Scotland B

8:00 am - 8:50 am General Assembly (In Great Hall North and Center)

ENJOY THE RIDE – A ROADMAP TO SUCCESS (Immediately following the Disney Character Breakfast)

9:00 am - 9:50 am

The Complicated Diabetic Part I

Schaer

Reviving The ECG

Honeckman

Respiratory Vs. Cardiac Disease: Lasix Or Not

Maisenbacher

Monitoring Anesthesia: Breathing And Capnography

Lukasik

Compassionate Closure: Basics Of Euthanasia

Buisson

Surgery, Superlorelin, Depo-Lupron, Melatonin, Or Benign Neglect: Treatment Selection For Ferret Adrenal DiseaseLightfoot

CPR

Buckley

10:00 am - 10:50 am

The Complicated Diabetic Part II

Schaer

Use And Misuse Of ACE-inhibitors

Honeckman

What’s The Deal With Cardiac Biomarkers?

Maisenbacher

Monitoring Anesthesia: Circula-tion And Blood Pressure

Lukasik

Compassionate Closure: Eutha-nasia Words And Wisdom

Buisson

Diagnosis and Treatment Of Neopla-sia In Ferrets: Don’t Give Just Pred!

Lightfoot

Triage And Major Body Systems Assessment

Buckley

11:00 am - 11:50 am

Clinical Pearls Part I

Schaer

Rational Antibiotic Therapy - Part 1

Honeckman

Monitoring Anesthesia: Electro-cardiogram

Lukasik

Compassionate Closure: Veteri-nary Hospice Care

Buisson

Managing The Geriatric Rabbit

Lightfoot

Approach To Severe Trauma

Buckley

12:00 pm - 12:50 pm

Clinical Pearls Part II

Schaer

Rational Antibiotic Therapy - Part 2

Honeckman

Monitoring Anesthesia: Inadver-tent Hypothermia

Lukasik

Compassionate Closure: Hospice & Euthanasia Discussion/Q&A

Buisson

Assorted Exotic Practice Tips And Screw-Ups You Can Avoid

Lightfoot

Advanced Fluid Therapy And Transfusion

Buckley

Internal Medicine Cardiology Euthanasia and Hospice CareInternal Medicine Anesthesiology Exotic Medicine Emergency Medicine

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"Steve Gilliland was amazing! He made such a difference in the way I view life and work."

− Kimberly Chaffin Pinellas Animal Hospital

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SERVED FROM 6:50 am - 7:50 am There can hardly be a better way to start your day, than to visit with your favorite Disney Characters – the Big 5! Join Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy and Pluto at our complimentary continental breakfast Sunday morning!

DISNEY CHARACTER BREAKFAST Located in Great Hall North and Center

KEYNOTE ADDRESS featuring STEVE GILLILANDone of America’s Top-Rated Speakers!

Steve Gilliland’s presentation “releases an explosion of enthusiasm that is absolutely contagious.” He utilizes humor and other techniques to present a model for tackling the conflicting demands and challenges of a tough business environment. Gilliland lays out a formula for suc-cess that shows you how to awaken your enthusiasm and maintain your focus for the achievement of your personal and professional goals.

DON’T MISS SUNDAY’S EXCITING EVENTS

“Steve Gilliland is what happens when the humor of Ron White collides with the inspiration of Zig Ziglar.”

8:00 am - 8:50 am WHERE: Great Hall North and Center

Sponsored by:Patterson Veterinary Supply, Inc.

Sponsored by:Patterson Veterinary Supply, Inc.

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IDEXX LaboratoriesJorgensen LaboratoriesKinetic TechnologiesK-Laser USALacher McDonald & Co., CPAsLive Oak BankMDS IncorporatedMedical Bookstore of FloridaMeds for Vets PharmacyMerck Animal HealthMerial, Ltd.Merritt Veterinary Supplies, Inc.MWI Veterinary SupplyNational Veterinary AssociatesNovartis Animal HealthNutramax Laboratories, Inc.Patterson Veterinary Supply, Inc.PDx BiotechPet Angel Memorial CenterPet Health PharmacypetMAPPetplan Pet InsurancePetRays Veterinary TelemedicinePets Best InsurancePfizer Animal HealthPremier Pharmacy Labs, Inc.PS Broker, Inc.Purchasing Services, Inc.PurinaCare Pet Health InsuranceSimmons & Associates

Skip’s PharmacySnyder Mfg. CompanySt. Petersburg CollegeStemlogix, LLCSuburban Surgical Company, Inc.The BUSINESS HOUSE, Inc.Total Practice Solutions GroupTriStar VetUniversal ImagingUniversity of Florida College of Veterinary MedicineUniversity of Florida Small Animal HospitalVet Ray Technology By SedecalVetamac, Inc.Veterinary Orthopedic ImplantsVetImagingVetStreetVIP (Veterinary Inclusive Prosthetics/Orthotics)VPI Pet InsuranceWedgewood PharmacyWells Pharmacy NetworkWileyWorld Precision Instruments, Inc.

VISIT THE MARKETPLACE

The Marketplace provides a lot for conference participants to see and ex-perience, and offers a unique opportunity for practice owners and veteri-narians to network with suppliers.

Marketplace HoursFriday, April 5 .................................. 11:30 am − 6:15 pmSaturday, April 6 ................................ 8:00 am − 4:00 pm

Visit tHe Marketplace and …• Meet industry representatives who are ready to demonstrate the latest in

products and services• Experience and see the newest technologies on a one-to-one opportunity with

each vendor• Learn how the latest products and equipment in the field of veterinary medi-

cine can benefit your practice• Obtain information about the newest drugs at your disposal that may benefit

your animal clients• Sample the complimentary beverages and snacks served during the scheduled

breaks• Network with fellow veterinarians to compare notes and glean tips on success-

ful clinic procedures and information

MARKETPLACE HIGHLIGHTS

EARLY BIRD EXHIBITORS

Don’t Miss Your Opportunity to Visit the Marketplace during the FVMA’s 84th Annual Conference

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VISIT THE MARKETPLACE

Where: MarketplaceWhen: Saturday at 3:45 pm (Must be Present to Win)

Don’t miss the bingo raffle. Enter to win prizes during the Friday and Saturday Marketplace hours.

→→→ Fill your bingo card with vendors’ stamps to participate in the raffle of more than $10,000 in prizes to be given away. →→→ Prizes include large screen TVs, computers, laptops, radios, camcorders, cameras, DVD players, and much more.

MARKETPLACE EVENTS

BINGO RAFFLE DRAWINGSCOVER-ALL

BINGO RAFFLE EXOTIC ANIMAL

ENCOUNTERSCover-All Bingo rAffle & DrAwing

More ThAn $10,000 in Prizes To Be given AwAy!

$250Separate

Registration Fee

$395Separate

Registration Fee

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Laser Therapy − 11:10 am - 5:10 pm Ultrasound − 8:00 am - 5:50 pm Cytology − 1:10 pm - 5:50 pm

Therapeutic Lasers In General Veterinary Practice

Joanne Klingele DVM, CVLF

This four hour lecture/lab will open with an overview of laser technology and its uses in general practice. This session will include innovative ways to market the laser to your clients. Following the lecture, students will participate in an interactive presentation of cases, protocols, treatments on live canines and outcomes. The program is open to DVMs (who examine the patient and prescribe treatment) and technicians (who perform the laser treatment).

Small Animal Abdominal Ultrasound

Eric A. Ferrell DVM, DACVR

This seminar series and combined wetlab are designed as an overview of abdominal ultrasound in small animal practice. The seminar consists of four, 50–minute lectures. The basic physics, understanding and optimizing instrumentation, common artifacts and scanning techniques will be reviewed. Normal ultrasound appearances of all major abdominal organs, along with small parts and the peritoneal and retroperitoneal spaces, will be discussed. Wetlab participants will scan canine patients to gain exposure with scanning techniques, image optimization and identification of major abdominal organs.

Cytology Made Simple

Heidi Ward DVM, DACVIM

This lab will discuss sample collection, touch prepara-tion, fluid analysis, slide preparation and interpretation. 5 categories including inflammation, (3 types) cyst forma-tion, (3 types) Hemorrhagic lesions, Neoplasia (Epitheli-cal cells, Mesenchymal cells, Round cells and Neuroen-docrine cells) will be covered. Interpretation will cover Benign vs. Malignant features.

W E T L A B O F F E R I N G S F O R E V E R Y M E M B E R O F T H E V E T E R I N A R Y T E A M !

DVM/TECHNICIANS/STAFF VETERINARIANS DVM/TECHNICIANS/STAFF

FRIDAY, APRIL 5

SATURDAY, APRIL 6

Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis! Reserve Yours Today!

Assisted by Jeff MillerJenna Steinkamp, CVT, CCRP

Assisted by Forrest Woody Hayes, DVMMatt Winter, DVM, DACVRDana Hinton, CVT

Assisted byAnita Kiehl, DVM, MS, DACVP

Co-Sponsored by:

$75Separate

Registration Fee

$55Separate

Registration Fee

$295Separate

Registration Fee

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Dentistry −9:00 am - 12:50 pmCytology − 1:10 pm - 5:50 pm Ophthalmic Surgery −1:10 pm - 5:50 pm

Dentistry – Regional Analgesia Simplified – Block That Pain!

Annie Mills, LVT, VTS (Dentistry)

Assisted by Jeanne Perrone, CVT, VTS (Dentistry)

Using cadaver specimens, participants will learn the technique of delivering an effective dental regional nerve block including hands-on demonstrations of the Infraorbital, maxillary, middle mental, and inferior al-veolar. Special considerations for feline applications will also be demonstrated.

Cytology Made Simple

Heidi Ward DVM, DACVIM

This lab will discuss sample collection, touch prepara-tion, fluid analysis, slide preparation and interpretation. 5 categories including inflammation, (3 types) cyst forma-tion, (3 types) Hemorrhagic lesions, Neoplasia (Epitheli-cal cells, Mesenchymal cells, Round cells and Neuroen-docrine cells) will be covered. Interpretation will cover Benign vs. Malignant features.

Ophthalmic Surgery−You’ll Shoot Your Eye Out! Michele Studer-Stengard DVM, DACVO

Improve your proficiency in performing practical eyelid, conjunctival, corneal and orbital surgeries. Receive step-by-step instructions on entropion correction, eyelid re-construction, prolapsed third eyelid gland replacement, corneal debridement techniques, conjunctival grafting, corneal laceration repair and enucleation. This lab will be structured to allow participants to practice techniques at their own pace and focus on areas of greatest interest.

W E T L A B O F F E R I N G S F O R E V E R Y M E M B E R O F T H E V E T E R I N A R Y T E A M !

DVM/TECHNICIANS/STAFF VETERINARIANS TECHNICIANS

SUNDAY, APRIL 7

Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis! Reserve Yours Today!

Assisted byAnita Kiehl, DVM, MS, DACVP

Assisted by:Tim Cutler, DVM, DACVOTammy Miller Michau, DVM, MS, MSpVM, DACVO

Co-Sponsored by:Co-Sponsored by:

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FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 2013 | TECHNICIAN & STAFF PROGRAM AT-A-GLANCE

TECHS/STAFF Senate/Gallery Westminster Emerald Great Hall Center Ireland B8:00 am - 8:50 am

Heartworm Disease Part 1: Separating Fact From Fiction

Olavessen

What You Need To Know About Supplements

Loes

Internet Pharmacies And The Boogie Man – What They Have In Common

Lacroix

CPCR

Marks

9:00 am - 9:50 am

Heartworm Disease Part 2: Experiences From the Delta

Olavessen

Probiotics: Healthy From The Inside Out

Loes

Am I Practicing the Standard Of Care?

Lacroix

Fluid Therapy For The Trauma Patient

Marks


10:10 am - 11:00 am

How To Improve Your Memory

Loes

Medical Records − A Veterinarian’s Report Card

Lacroix

Diagnosis And Management Of Respiratory Trauma

Marks

11:10 am - 12:00 pm

Informed Consents…Boring Until You Get Sued?

Lacroix

Practical Emergency Medicine Techniques

Marks


1:30 pm - 2:20 pm

How Paraprofessional Motivation And Com-pensation Can Lead To Employee Engage-ment And Higher Earnings Lacroix

ECG’s In The ER

Marks


3:20 pm - 4:10 pm

Establishing Expectations For Performance Improvement Or Discipline

Lacroix

Interesting Emergency Cases

Marks

4:20 pm - 5:10 pm


Lacroix

Interesting Respiratory Cases

Marks

Laser Therapy Wet Lab Heartworm Nutrition Practice Management Emergency Medicine

Therapeutic Lasers in General Practice Klingele

Assisted By:MillerSteinkamp

WETLAB

$250Separate

Registration Fee

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Laser Therapy Behavior Dermatology/Shelter Medicine

Marketing/Practice Management Dermatology

Ireland C Scotland B Scotland C Knave/Scribe Yeoman TECHS/STAFF Emerging Trends In Veterinary Laser Technol-ogy: Revolutionizing Pain Management and Wound Healing Part IBradley

What’s New In Treating Storm Phobia

Curtis

The Diagnostic Approach To The Pruritic Dog

Sousa

Marketing My Practice In 2013 Part I

Wernli

8:00 am - 8:50 am

Emerging Trends In Veterinary Laser Technol-ogy: Revolutionizing Pain Management and Wound Healing Part IIBradley

Can Pets and Kids Live Together?

Curtis

The Diagnosis And Management Of Canine Staphylococcal Pyoderma

Sousa

Marketing My Practice In 2013 Part II

Wernli

9:00 am - 9:50 am


Why Do Dogs Fight And What Can Be Done About It ?

Curtis

Allergic Dermatoses

Sousa

Marketing My Practice In 2013 Part III

Wernli

10:10 am - 11:00 am

What To Do To Get Cats To Get Along

Curtis

Compassion Fatigue: Part I

Olausen-Thomas

Taking Control Of Your Bottom Line

Wernli

The Role Of The Technician In Veterinary Dermatology

Sousa

11:10 am - 12:00 pm


The Age-Old Problem Of “Inappropriate Elimination” In Cats Part I−Not Using the Litter BoxCurtis

Compassion Fatigue: Part II

Olausen-Thomas

Customer Compliance Part I

Wernli

Diagnostic Techniques In Veterinary Dermatology Sousa

1:30 pm - 2:20 pm


The Age-Old Problem Of “Inappropriate Elimination” In Cats Part II−Urine Marking

Curtis

Spay and Neuter: Part I − Tips and Techniques For Every Practitioner

Olausen-Thomas

Customer Compliance Part II

Wernli

3:20 pm - 4:10 pm

Why Dogs Bite People

Curtis

Spay and Neuter: Part II − Complicated Spays and Neuters

Olausen-Thomas

Beating Online Pharmacies

Wernli

4:20 pm - 5:10 pm

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Exotic Medicine Nutrition/Cardiology Cytology Emergency Medicine Clinical Pathology/Medicine

TECHs/sTAFF Sapphire Emerald Cloister North Ireland B Ireland C8:00 am - 8:50 am

Rabbit Diagnostics And Treatment: Where They Differ From Dog And Cat

Lightfoot

Food Allergy And Intolerance – Nutritional Perspectives On Itchy Animals

Datz

Overview Of Flexible Endoscopy

Marks

Unraveling the Hemogram: What Do Those Numbers Really Mean?

Alleman

9:00 am - 9:50 am

Diagnosis And Treatment Of Rabbit Dental Disease And Facial Abscesses

Lightfoot

Nutritional Support Of Pancreatitis And Gastrointestinal Diseases

Datz

Oxygen Therapy

Marks

Hematology Case Challenges

Alleman


10:50 am - 11:40 am

Box Turtle Medicine And Surgery

Lightfoot

Nonpharmacologic Approaches To Common Behavior Problems

Datz

Triage Of The Trauma Patient

Marks

Urinalysis: Much More Than Just Bladder Infections

Alleman


1:10 pm - 2:00 pm

Avian Medicine: What’s Different From Dog And Cat?

Lightfoot

Obesity Management In Dogs And Cats – Right And Wrong Ways To Achieve Weight Loss Datz

Risk Analysis: Approach To Antibiotic Selec-tion In The Emergency Patient

Buckley

Ehrlichioses Of People And Pets: Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention And The Role Of The Veterinarian As A Public Health AdvocateAlleman

2:10 pm - 3:00 pm

Avian Disease Testing – What’s New And What’s Accurate

Lightfoot

Unconventional Diets – Are Grain-free, Raw, And Holistic Diets Really Better?

Datz

Puppy Pneumonia

Buckley

Transmission, Diagnosis And Treatment Of Anaplasma And Borrelia: Hard to Kill

Alleman


4:00 pm - 4:50 pm

Avian Emergency Presentations Part I

Lightfoot

PQRST: What It Means To You And Me

Wiley

Feline Respiratory Distress

Buckley

Rickettsia spp. In The Spotted Fever Group: What About Florida?

Alleman

5:00 pm - 5:50 pm

Avian Emergency Presentations Part II

Lightfoot

Cardio Ultrasound For The Technician

Wiley

Pleural Effusion

Buckley

WETLAB

Cytology Made Simple Wet Lab

Ward

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Anesthesiology Marketing/ Practice Management Dentistry Practice Management Medicine for the Technician

Scotland A Scotland B Scotland C Great Hall Center Knave TECHS/STAFF

Management Of Anesthetic Events I

Lukasik

Intro To Search Engine Optimization

Schaible

Regional Analgesia for Oral Surgery

Beckman

Non-Competes, Enforceable, Really??

Lacroix

Anesthesia: "Not Just Your Ordinary Bedtime Story""

Ketchum

8:00 am - 8:50 am

Management Of Anesthetic Events II

Lukasik

Optimize New Client Growth From SEO-generated Leads

Schaible

Simple Surgical Extraction Tips And Tech-niques Part I

Beckman

Nuts and Bolts Of A Purchase Or Sale Of Veterinary Practice

Lacroix

Urine and Fecal Analyses: "Ordinary Diagnos-tics With Extraordinary Information"

Ketchum

9:00 am - 9:50 am


Anesthesia Of The Geriatric Patient

Lukasik

Online Brand Reputation Management And Live Audience Website Analyses Part I

Schaible

Simple Surgical Extraction Tips And Tech-niques Part II

Beckman

Where’s the Value? Basics Of Practice Valuation

Lacroix

Vomiting And Diarrhea: “When The Juices Just Keep Flowing”

Ketchum

10:50 am - 11:40 am


Anesthesia Of The Pediatric Patient

Lukasik

Online Brand Reputation Management And Live Audience Website Analyses Part II

Schaible

Managing Feline Stomatitis

Beckman

The Silver Bullet: Increasing Client Visits With “Profitable” Discounting -Part 1

Lacroix

Hematology: "How Does That Go Again? A Review Of Hemogram Evaluation"

Ketchum

1:10 pm - 2:00 pm

Anesthesia Of The Diabetic Patient

Lukasik

Social Media Marketing Part I

Schaible

Oral Conditions You Need To Know

Beckman

The Silver Bullet: Increasing Client Visits With “Profitable” Discounting -Part 2

Lacroix

Small Animal Laboratory Diagnostics: "The Common Tools Of Veterinary Practice"

Ketchum

2:10 pm - 3:00 pm


Multimodal Medical Management Of Chronic Pain

Lukasik

Social Media Marketing Part II

Schaible

Managing Difficult Dentistry Cases Part I

Beckman

Effective Communication Techniques

Lacroix

Feline Hyperthyroidism: "Why Is That Cat Screaming At Me?"

Ketchum

4:00 pm - 4:50 pm

Review and Q&A

Schaible

Managing Difficult Dentistry Cases Part II

Beckman

Pearls of Wisdom To End The Day

Lacroix

Protein Losing Nephropathy: "Has Any One Seen My Albumin?"

Ketchum

5:00 pm - 5:50 pm

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Practice Management/ Anesthesia Dentistry Clinical Pathology Dermatology/Behavior

TECHs/sTAFF Scribe Yeoman Captin Westminster8:00 am - 8:50 am

Team Leadership: Essential Skills Every Team Leader Must Possess!

Prendergast

Urinalysis 1

Wamsley

Cutaneous Adverse Food Reactions

DeBoer

9:00 am - 9:50 am

Practice Management: Can You Hear Me Now?

Prendergast

Urinalysis 2

Wamsley

Treatments For Demodicosis – Old And New

DeBoer


10:50 am - 11:40 am

Keep Your Hospital Out Of The Hot Seat With Compliant Medical Records

Prendergast

Pain Management - Start To Finish

Mills

Urinalysis Case Interpretations

Wamsley

Managing Recurrent And Resistant Staphylo-coccal Infections

DeBoer


1:10 pm - 2:00 pm

The Anatomy And Physiology Of The Anes-thetic Machine

Latshaw

Hand Instrumentation And Periodontal Therapies

Mills

Tests For Proteinuria With A Few Case Examples

Wamsley

Tips And Tricks For Diagnosis And Manage-ment Of Dermatophytosis DeBoer

2:10 pm - 3:00 pm

The Ins and Outs Of Anesthesia For The Brain

Latshaw

The Technician's Role Within The Dental Service

Mills

Tips For Cytology And Surgical Biopsy Submission

Wamsley

Why Cats Bite People

Curtis


4:00 pm - 4:50 pm

The DIC Of Anesthetic Machines: Discovering, Inspecting And Correcting Problems

Latshaw

Dental Radiology − What Lies Beneath

Mills

Blood Film Evaluation – Why Is It Still Important

Wamsley

Over-Grooming In Cats

Curtis

5:00 pm - 5:50 pm

Enhance Your Practice Revenue Through Charitable Giving

Heysek

Anesthesia For The Dental Patient

Mills

Addressing Common Nuisance Behaviors: Barking, Jumping, Etc. – What Works and Why

Curtis

Hands-On Wet Labs

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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

Their Support of Our Programs Keeps Your Registration Fees Affordable.

Please Visit the Conference Marketplace & Thank Them for Their Support!

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Exotics Anesthesiology

TECHs/sTAFF Westminster Senate/Gallery Emerald Diamond Ireland B

9:00 am - 9:50 am

Advanced Procedures For The Veterinary Technician: Placement Of The ARROW Jugular Catheter And The Bone Marrow Aspirate

Salgado

Regional Analgesia Simplified-Block That Pain! Wet Lab

Mills

Assisted By: Perrone

Blood Film Evaluation: See It To Believe It!

Anthony

How To Manage The Hospitalized Reptile Patient

Johnson

Monitoring Anesthesia: Breathing And Capnography

Lukasik

10:00 am - 10:50 am

Nursing Care Of The Cancer Patient, What Every Technician Should Know

Salgado

Testing: A, B, CBC: Use It Or LOSE It!!

Anthony

Avian/Reptile And Rabbit Hematology

Johnson

Monitoring Anesthesia: Circulation And Blood Pressure

Lukasik

11:00 am - 11:50 am

Chemotherapy Safety: Everybody Has A Concern When Chemotherapy Is Involved!

Salgado

Cytolo-Gee , I Need To Know That!

Anthony

Avian And Reptile Anesthesia

Johnson

Monitoring Anesthesia: Electrocardiogram

Lukasik

12:00 pm - 12:50 pm

Urine Or Ur-out!

Anthony

Anesthesia Induction And Monitoring For The Small Exotic Mammal

Johnson

Monitoring Anesthesia: Inadvertent Hypothermia

Lukasik

Oncology Tech Dental Wet Lab Clinical Pathology

WETLAB



$75Separate

Registration Fee


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SUNDAY, APRIL 7th, 2013 | TECHNICIAN & STAFF PROGRAM AT-A-GLANCE

Medicine/AnesthesiologyEuthanasia and Hospice Care Exotic Medicine Emergency Medicine

Ireland C Scotland A Scotland B Scotland C TECHs/sTAFF

Compassionate Closure: Basics Of Euthanasia

Buisson

Surgery, Superlorelin, Depo-Lupron, Melato-nin, Or Benign Neglect: Treatment Selection For Ferret Adrenal Disease

Lightfoot

CPR

Buckley

Health Screening And Medical Care Of Service Dogs

Ribalta

9:00 am - 9:50 am

Compassionate Closure: Euthanasia Words And Wisdom

Buisson

Diagnosis and Treatment Of Neoplasia In Ferrets: Don’t Give Just Pred!

Lightfoot

Triage And Major Body Systems Assessment

Buckley

Nursing Care Of The Neonate

Ribalta

10:00 am - 10:50 am

Compassionate Closure: Veterinary Hospice Care

Buisson

Managing The Geriatric Rabbit

Lightfoot

Approach To Severe Trauma

Buckley

Capnography And Its Importance In Monitor-ing Anesthesia

Ribalta

11:00 am - 11:50 am

Compassionate Closure: Hospice & Euthana-sia Discussion/Q&A

Buisson

Assorted Exotic Practice Tips And Screw-Ups You Can Avoid

Lightfoot

Advanced Fluid Therapy And Transfusion

Buckley

Maintenance And Troubleshooting of Anes-thesia Machines

Ribalta

12:00 pm - 12:50 pm



CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST

Location: Cloister SouthTime: 6:50 am to 7:50 am

The Christian Veterinary Mission extends an invitation to all confer-ence attendees to share a non-denominational Christian Fellowship Breakfast. Come for a time of worship and fel-lowship, to hear how God is using veterinar-ians in missions around the world.

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→→→ ADVANCED REGISTRATION →→→ CONFIRMATION

→→→ CANCELLATION POLICY

→→→ AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

→→→ NAME BADGES→→→ ON-SITE REGISTRATION

The FVMA strongly recommends advanced registration for our 84th Annual Conference. Registration is required for admission to all aspects of the meeting. Your registration includes all CE sessions (excluding wet labs with additional fees), access to the Marketplace, conference proceedings and all breaks held in the Marketplace. Registrations must be submitted to the FVMA office by Thursday, March 14, 2013. There will be a late registration fee of $75.00 charged to all those postmarked or received, after this date. Registrations made at the door will be charged the late fee of $75.00.

You may pre-register by the following methods:•ByMail:Send registration form and payment to FVMA, 7207 Monetary Dr., Orlando, FL 32809

(Make check payable to FVMA or provide credit card information - Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express)•ByFax: Fax the registration form and credit card information to (407) 240-3710•ByPhone: Call the FVMA toll-free at (800) 992-3862 (Credit card payments only)•Online: Register online on the FVMA Web site at www.fvma.org

You will receive a confirmation of your registration from the FVMA. Please contact us if any information is incorrect so we can gladly correct it in a timely manner.

If received by March 14, 2013, your registration fee will be refund-ed, minus a $50 administrative charge. Cancellations not received in writing and acknowledged by the FVMA by the date required will not be eligible for a refund. No-shows will not be refunded.

On-site registration will be available at the Buena Vista Palace Hotel and Spa at the FVMA Registration Desk.

Persons with disabilities who plan to attend the FVMA Conference and need auxiliary aids or services are requested to make arrange-ments by contacting the FVMA office at (800) 992-3862 no later than March 14, 2013.

Name badges are required and will be checked when attending all conference functions. You must be a registered conference attendee to receive a badge. Attendees traveling with a spouse/guest, may purchase a badge that allows entrance to the exhibit hall and social events for a cost of $50.00. Spouses and Guests who wish to attend CE sessions must pay full registration fees.

G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N

Registration Desk Hours•Friday,April5•Saturday,April6•Sunday,April7

7:00am–6:00pm7:30am–6:00pm7:30am–12:00pm

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Each 50-minute lecture is worth one continuing education credit. Attendees can earn up to 18 credit hours. For your convenience in recording your CE hours, one certificate will be included in your registration packet. It is your responsibility to document the sessions you attend and the number of hours you receive.

Registration and attendance at, or participation in, FVMA meetings and/or other activities constitutes an agreement by the registrant for the FVMA’s use and distribution (now and in the future) of the registrant or attendee’s image or voice. This includes the use and distribution in photo-graphs, videotapes, electronic reproductions and audio-tapes of such events and activities.

The destination airport for the FVMA’s 84th Annual Conference is the Orlando International Airport (MCO) in Orlando, Florida, located only 18 miles from the Buena Vista Palace Hotel and Spa.

The Orlando International Airport (MCO) has a variety of ground transportation options between the airport and surrounding destinations. Choose from various companies for public transportation, bus service, rental cars, shared rides and taxis. Upon arrival follow airport signage to ground transportation. Approximate transportation costs to Lake Buena Vista: Shuttle van (per person) one way - $21; round trip - $34Taxi (per person) one way - from $47 to $52

The FVMA’s 84th Annual Conference Marketplace will provide exhibitors and attendees with incredible value Friday and Saturday during our three-day conference weekend. This is a great opportunity for you to take advantage of face-to-face contact with expert industry representatives.Conference Marketplace HoursFriday, April 5 ……………………………. 11:30 am – 6:15 pmSaturday, April 6 ……………………….….. 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

A block of rooms has been reserved for FVMA conference attendees at the Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa located at 1900 E Buena Vista Drive, Orlando, FL 32830. The special room rate begins at $164.00 plus applicable taxes. Special extended stay reservations have been set up for the group rate three days prior and three days post conference, based on availability. To reserve your room, call the Reservations Department at the Buena Vista Palace at 1-866-397-6516. When making your reservations, be sure to inform them you are attending the Florida Veterinary Medical Associa-tion annual conference at the hotel. To ensure accommo-dations, we strongly suggest you make your reservations today! The reservation deadline is March 14, 2013.

ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS Please contact the FVMA toll free at (800) 992-3862 or by email at [email protected].

→→→ CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS →→→ CONFERENCE MARKETPLACE →→→ HOTEL RESERVATION

→→→ AIRPORT SHUTTLE

This program has been submitted (but not yet approved) for 275 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE approval; however participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or re-strictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing educa-tion. Call Diana Ruiz, FVMA Meetings and Events Coordinator, at (800) 992-3862 for further information. A maximum of 18 credit hours can be earned at this conference.American Association of Veterinary State Boards RACE Provider #532 Florida Board of Veterinary Medicine, DBPR FVMA Provider # 31Approved as New York State Sponsor of Continuing Education

→→→ PENDING RACE APPROVAL

One complimentary electronic copy of the FVMA’s 84th Annual Conference proceedings will be provided to each registered at-tendee. Additional copies may be purchased at the FVMA regis-tration desk.

→→→ PROCEEDINGS

→→→ AIR TRANSPORTATION

→→→ CONSENT TO USE PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGES

G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N

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REGISTER TODAY AND JOIN US IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA!

SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE CONFERENCE HOST HOTELFriday, April 5, 2013

7:00 am – 6:00 pm Pre-registration Packet Pickup7:00 am – 6:00 pm On-site Registration Open8:00 am – 5:10 pm Continuing Education Sessions/ Wet Labs11:30 am – 6:15 pm Marketplace Open5:10 pm – 6:15 pm TGIF Exhibitors’ Reception6:30 pm – 8:00 pm FVMA’s Awards Ceremony and Installation of Officers

Saturday, April 6, 2013

7:30 am – 6:00 pm Pre-registration Packet Pickup7:30 am – 6:00 pm On-site Registration Open8:00 am – 5:50 pm Continuing Education Sessions/ Wet Labs8:00 am – 4:00 pm Marketplace Open11:50 am – 1:00 pm FVMA Business Luncheon3:45 pm Cover-all Bingo Raffle Drawings6:00 pm – 8:00 pm UF CVM Alumni & Friends Reception

Sunday, April 7, 2013

7:30 am – 12:00 pm Pre-registration Packet Pickup7:30 am – 12:00 pm On-site Registration Open6:50 am – 7:50 am Disney Character Breakfast8:00 am – 8:50 am General Assembly−Steve Gilliland6:50 am – 7:50 am Christian Fellowship Breakfast9:00 am – 12:50 pm Continuing Education Sessions/Wet Labs

Easy Ways To Register

Online:

[email protected]

Fax:

(407) 240-3710

Mail:

FVMA7207 Monetary DriveOrlando, FL 32809

Phone:

(800) 992-3862(407) 851-3862

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*Request The FVMA’s Special Discounted Group Rate Starting At $164 (Inclusive of Resort Fee)

RESERVATION HOTLINE (866) 397-6516

*Group Rate Available through the March 14 Deadline,

or until the Room Block is Sold Out!

Pre-register by

March 14th

and save $75!

BUENA VISTA PALACE HOTEL & SPA Across the street from Downtown Disney® Area

1900 E. Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

FVMA's Special

Group Rates Begin at

$164*

FLORIDA VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATIONAtt: Annual Conference Registration 7207 Monetary Drive, Orlando, FL 32809Phone: (407) 851-3862 Toll Free: (800) 992-3862 Fax: (407) 240-3710

VETERINARIAN REGISTRATIONClinic InformationClinic Name

Email

Address

Phone Fax PaymentMethod of Payment Check/Money Order Charge My Credit Card Below $ Visa Mastercard American Express Discover

Credit Card Number Expiration Date

Name as It Appears on Card Signature

After March 14, 2013Add $75 Per Registrant

VETERINARIAN *To register at the discounted member rate below, your 2013 dues must be current!

Membership I would like to join and take advantage of the discounted registration fee. I qualify for the following membershipcategories: (please check one) Regular Member $242.00 Recent Graduate (within last 2 years) $134.00 State/Federal Employee $134.00 College Attended: Year of Graduation: total MeMbersHip dues $

Veterinarian’s Name: License Number: Email:registration Fee

(Includes Conference Proceedings on DVD) FVMA 2013 Member ..........................$475.00* Graduated 2011-2012 .............................$0.00 Graduated 2010 ...................................$300.00 Recent Graduate 2009 .......................$350.00 Non-Resident ........................................$475.00 (Current Member of State VMA or Military) Non-Member .........................................$600.00

spouse/guest registration

Spouse/Guest Registration ................ $50.00

(Spouse registration only allows entrance to the exhibit hall and social events. Spouses who wish to attend C.E. sessions must pay full registration fees.) Children’s Registration ............................$0.00

Child’s Name – Please Print Legibly

Spouse/Guest Name – Please Print Legibly

Wet labs(Must be registered for conference)

Fri., Laser Therapy Sat., Abdominal Ultrasound Sat., Ophthalmic Surgery Sat., Hematology

otHer Functions

Sat., FVMA Business Luncheon ..........................$25.00 Sat., UF CVM Alumni & Friends Reception........... $0.00

Total Payment (A, B, C, D, E): $__________

A

B DC total registration Fee $ total Wet lab Fee $ total spouse/guest Fee $

E total otHer Function Fee $

Grand Total (Total of Both Sides): $

Part-Time Employed $134.00 (Employed at FVMA Member practice & work 20 hrs per week or less)

Non-Florida Resident $99.00

..........................$250.00

................$295.00................................$55.00

........$395.00

(U.S. Funds drawn on U.S. Banks)

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Name:

Address:

Email:

Veterinary students - coMpliMentary I am a veterinary student enrolled in an AVMA- accredited College of Veterinary Medicine.SPACE IS LIMITED − First come, first served (Proof of current enrollment must accompany registration form)

School:

Veterinary tecHnology students

Full-tiMe students Must be in one oF tHe aVMa− accredited prograMs beloW − cHeck one: Brevard Community CollegeHillsborough Community CollegeMiami Dade CollegeSt. Petersburg College Distance LearningSanford Brown Jacksonville Sanford Brown Ft. Lauderdale

Students are limited to two complimentary conference registrations during student years.Pre-registration fees are complimentary.

On-site registration is $25 and proof of current enrollment is required.

A registration discount is offered to the 3rd and any additional team member from the same FVMA member practice.

1st TEAM MEMBER 2nd TEAM MEMBER 3rd TEAM MEMBER VETERINARY/VETERINARY TECHNICIAN STUDENTName:Email:

registration Fee(Includes Conference Proceedings on DVD) Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT).... $125.00 Certified Veterinary Assistant (CVA) ....... $125.00 Veterinary Assistant ...................................... $125.00 Practice Manager ........................................... $125.00 Other Administrative Staff ......................... $125.00 Wet labs - Must register in adVance Fri., Laser Therapy .......................................... $250.00 Sat., Hematology ..............................................$55.00 Sun., Dentistry ....................................................$75.00

spouse/guest registration Spouse/Guest Registration ......................$50.00Spouse Guest Name (Please Print Legibly)

(Spouse registration only allows entrance to the exhibit hall and social events. Spouses who wish to attend C.E. sessions must pay full registration fees.)

Children’s Registration.......................$0.00Child’s Name (Please Print Legibly)

Name:Email:

registration Fee(Includes Conference Proceedings on DVD) Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT).... $125.00 Certified Veterinary Assistant (CVA) ....... $125.00 Veterinary Assistant ...................................... $125.00 Practice Manager ........................................... $125.00 Other Administrative Staff ......................... $125.00

Wet labs - Must register in adVance Fri., Laser Therapy .......................................... $250.00 Sat., Hematology ..............................................$55.00 Sun., Dentistry ....................................................$75.00


Spouse/Guest Registration ......................$50.00Spouse Guest Name (Please Print Legibly)

(Spouse registration only allows entrance to the exhibit hall and social events.

Spouses who wish to attend C.E. sessions must pay full registration fees.)


Name:Email:

registration Fee(Includes Conference Proceedings on DVD) Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT).... $100.00 Certified Veterinary Assistant (CVA) ....... $100.00 Veterinary Assistant ...................................... $100.00 Practice Manager ........................................... $100.00 Other Administrative Staff ......................... $100.00

Wet labs - Must register in adVance Fri., Laser Therapy .......................................... $250.00 Sat., Hematology ..............................................$55.00 Sun., Dentistry ....................................................$75.00


Spouse/Guest Registration ......................$50.00Spouse Guest Name (Please Print Legibly)

(Spouse registration only allows entrance to the exhibit hall and social events.

Spouses who wish to attend C.E. sessions must pay full registration fees.)


A A A

B B B

C C C

total registration Fee $ total registration Fee $ total registration Fee $

total Wet lab(s) Fee $ total Wet lab(s) Fee $ total Wet lab(s) Fee $

total spouse/guest Fee $ total spouse/guest Fee $ total spouse/guest Fee $

Total Team Member Payment (1,2,3): $ PleaseAddTotalToGrandTotalOnReverse

*Proof of current enrollment required

VETERINARY TEAM/STUDENT REGISTRATION

FLORIDA VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATIONAtt: Annual Conference Registration 7207 Monetary Drive, Orlando, FL 32809Phone: (407) 851-3862 Toll Free: (800) 992-3862 Fax: (407) 240-3710

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Reserve Your Room Today... FVMA Room Block Deadline March 14th!

Don’t Forget to Make Your Room

Reservations Now! Call: 866-397-6516 and mention “FVMA”

• To Ensure Your Accommodations, Reserve Your Room Today! Request FVMA Room Block Special Rate of $164.00 plus taxes

• Reserve Your Room Today! Call Group Reservations Department, 866-397-6516.

• Group Rate Extended Stay Three Days Prior and Post Conference, Based Upon Availability

FVMA's Special

Group Rates Begin at

$164

Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa Across the street from Downtown Disney® Area

1900 E. Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

The major attractions of Walt Disney World® Resort are just minutes away from the Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa. When you stay here, you are shuttled by Disney to wherever you like in sampling the delights of Disney - their four theme parks and water parks. Exciting and exotic worlds await you at Epcot®, Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park, Disney’s Hollywood Studios® and Magic Kingdom® Park. Downtown Disney® Area features top-of-the-line restaurants, unique shops, including the world’s largest Disney store, and one-of-a-kind great entertainment.

THINGS TO DO

EXPLORE CENTRAL FLORIDA'S ATTRACTIONS!

FVMA 7207 MONETARY DRIVE ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32809-5738

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FVMA’s 84th ANNUAL CONFERENCEBUENA VISTA PALACE HOTEL & SPA, LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL

APRIL 5-7, 2013 Offering more than 40 speakers presenting more than 250 hours in over 20 different topics! ▶ Veterinarians see pages 4-12 and Techs/Staff see pages 18-25

5 exciting wet labs covering laser therapy, ultrasound, ophthalmic surgery, hematology, and dentistry. ▶ See pages 16-17 for more information

Pre-register by March 14th and save $75. ▶ See pages 29-30 for more information

Call and make your hotel reservations by March 14, 2013. ▶ See page 31 for more information

fvma's 84th annual conference brochure

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