SCVMA and BI Present:

Practice Management Symposium:
Communications That Increase Accountability and Eliminate Problem Behaviors on the Veterinary Team

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Sunday June 1, 2025 

Provided FREE for SCVMA Members!

10:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Doors Open at 9:15 for Registration and Breakfast
**Breakfast Included**

3 hours of CA Statutorily Approved CE

Presented By:

Amanda Donnelly, DVM, MBA

Bio: Dr. Donnelly is a graduate of the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Missouri.  She has an MBA from Baker University in Overland Park, Kansas, and holds a certificate in Veterinary Practice Administration from the AAHA Veterinary Management Institute (VIM) at Purdue University.

Dr. Donnelly is the author of Leading and Managing Veterinary Teams: The Definitive Guide to Veterinary Practice Management. She also writes the Talk the Talk communication column for Today’s Veterinary Business Journal.

Well know as a dynamic speaker, Dr. Donnelly was the 2023 Practice Management Educator of the Year for WVC and has twice been named Practice Management Speaker of the Year for the VMX Conference.

Dr. Donnelly lives with her adorable dog in Nashville.

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The Elephant in the Exam Room:

Addressing Unconscious Bias in Vet Med

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This webinar discusses the components of unconscious bias and its effects on veterinary medicine. This course will cover how cognitive biases are processed and perceived, how to unpack individual and systemic biases, and how to make actionable steps to counter bias.

Learning Objectives:
1. To understand the concept of heuristics and biases, and how they affect our interactions.
2. To understand your own biases and your potential for biases.
3. To understand how to navigate the impact of your biases, and how to course correct when needed.
4. To understand how to create systemic change that challenges institutional biases in veterinary medicine.

Speaker: Stiles Foster, Chief Learning Operator, blendVET

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SCVMA and MiDog Present:

Uncovering the Core:

Quantifying the Canine Skin Microbiome with Next-Gen Precision

Free Webinar!

Approved for one hour California Statutory CEU

Tuesday, June 10, 2025
2:00 – 3:00 PM PT

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Join Dr. Richard Harvey and the MiDOG team as they explore recent discoveries on the density, diversity, and core constituents of the bacterial and fungal microbiome in healthy dogs. Learn how temporal and quantitative NGS data can redefine what we know about cutaneous flora, inform diagnostics, and influence treatment strategies in veterinary dermatology. They will also be discussing recent publications in collaboration with the AVMA:

• A 5-month Temporal, Quantitative Study Investigating the Core Microbiome
• Quantifying the Mycobiome and its Major Constituents on the Skin of 20 Normal Dogs
• Quantification of the Bacterial Flora and its Major Constituents on the Abdominal Skin of Clinically Healthy Dogs

 Presented By:

DR. RICHARD HARVEY, BVSc, DVD, DipECVD, PhD, FRSB, FRCVS | Head of Dermatology- Willows Referral Center, Solihull, England

Dr. Richard Harvey is a board-certified European Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology with nearly 45 years of clinical and research experience. He is now retired but served as Head of Dermatology at Willows Referral Centre in the UK and is a scientific advisor for MiDOG Animal Diagnostics. Dr. Harvey earned his veterinary degree from the University of Bristol and completed his PhD with a focus on dermatological microbiology. He holds both UK and European Diplomas in Veterinary Dermatology and has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications on the skin microbiome, dysbiosis, and fungal diagnostics. His research explores the dynamic interplay between bacterial and fungal flora on canine skin, especially how next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies can inform diagnosis and improve treatment outcomes for chronic skin conditions. Dr. Harvey is internationally recognized for his work on otitis, atopic dermatitis, and antimicrobial stewardship.

DR. JANINA KRUMBECK, PhD | CEO and Co-Founder- MiDOG Animal Diagnostics

Dr. Janina Krumbeck is the CEO and Co-Founder of MiDOG Animal Diagnostics LLC, based in Tustin, California. She leads efforts to provide veterinarians with innovative diagnostic tools aimed at improving the detection of infectious diseases in companion and wildlife animals.

Utilizing molecular DNA sequencing to study the animal microbiome, Dr. Krumbeck has authored several peer-reviewed publications on the microbiomes of animals in both health and disease contexts.

She earned her PhD in genetics, cell, and molecular biology with a focus on microbial gastrointestinal ecology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and holds a Master’s degree in genetics and applied microbiology from RWTH Aachen University in Germany. With over 15 years of experience studying microbe-host interactions, Dr. Krumbeck is dedicated to applying current knowledge of the pet microbiome to enhance infectious disease diagnostics and promote responsible antibiotic use.

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We look forward to seeing you in July!

Oral Pathology and Dental Radiograph Interpretation

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**If you are having issues with the RSVP link, please contact Dr. Laura Weatherford to reserve your spot!**

This lecture will present the most common oral pathologies as well as how to effectively treat them.

Subjects will include:

• Fractured teeth
• Malocclusions
• Persistent deciduous teeth
• Feline stomatitis
• Tooth resorption
• Discolored teeth
• Enamel hypoplasia

There will be a presentation on dental radiograph interpretation, as well.

Speaker: Dr. Brook Niemiec, DVM, DAVDC, FAVD

Bio: Dr. Niemiec is a 1994 graduate of the University of California, Davis.  He is a Diplomate of the American and European Veterinary Dental College, as well as a Fellow in the Academy of Veterinary Dentistry. He is Chief of Staff of Veterinary Dental Specialties and Oral Surgery, with 20 offices spread through California, Nevada, Louisiana, Texas, Oregon, Washington, and Florida. He runs the veterinary dental training center, as well as the premier telemedicine site vetdentalrad.com. He has published extensively, including being the lead author of the WSAVA Dental Guidelines and JSAP.

Sponsor:

Thriving in Modern Veterinary Practice:

KPIs to Drive Visits, Revenue & Efficiency

 The veterinary industry is a competitive one, which means staying ahead of evolving technology and leveraging key performance indicators (KPIs) are crucial to driving growth, strengthening the client experience, and improving your clinic’s overall productivity. In this session, we’ll cover powerful veterinary-specific strategies and technology-driven solutions designed to help you attract more pet parents, increase appointment bookings, and keep clients coming back to your practice.

You’ll learn about the latest trends in pet owner expectations, and how you can best accommodate today’s pet parents with digital veterinary tools that simplify communication and save everyone time. See how these modern solutions can lead to more revenue, enhanced efficiency, and a better all-around veterinary environment for both clients and staff.

Don’t fall behind the competition—join this exciting discussion to arm yourself with actionable steps you can use to create a more convenient, personalized, and meaningful experience that sets your practice apart from others, ensuring your long-term veterinary success.

So mark your calendars and get ready for a night of learning and SCVMA camaraderie. We can’t wait to see you there!

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Please RSVP by June 8th

Please contact Teri Fisher via email if you need assistance prior to the meeting:
teri.fisher@vca.com

**We will be back at the Tin Roof Bistro again for the month of JUNE**

Speaker:  Anthony Barrick, PetVisor

Sponsor:

SCVMA and VCA OCVS Present

GI Foreign Body Surgery:

Tips, Tricks and Warning Signs

Objectives of this lecture include:

• Review perioperative management of a patient with a gastrointestinal obstruction
• Review preoperative imaging techniques and diagnosis of obstruction
• Discuss decision making strategies for medical management vs surgical intervention
• Discuss gastrointestinal surgery techniques
• Review assessment of bowel viability
• Review risks for and management of septic peritonitis
• Discuss post-operative management of patients undergoing gastrointestinal surgery

Wednesday June 11, 2025

Dinner Included!

Dinner Served: 6:15pm

Lecture Starts: 6:30pm

Location:

VCA OCVS

3021 Edinger Ave, Tustin, CA 92780

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Presented By:

Dr. Jessica Smith, DVM, DACVS-SA

Bio: Dr. Jessica Smith is a residency-trained small animal veterinary surgeon. She obtained her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at Texas A&M University in 2019, completed a rotating internship in small animal emergency, medicine and surgery at the University of Minnesota in 2020, and recently completed a residency in Small Animal Surgery at the University of California—Davis in July 2023.

She has a special interest in minimally invasive surgery, including laparoscopy, thoracoscopy, arthroscopy, minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis, and interventional radiological procedures such as ureteral stents and SUB placement. Dr. Smith is also skilled in fracture repair, thoracic surgery, gastrointestinal surgery and oncologic surgical procedures. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, playing soccer, traveling, trying new food, visiting breweries, and spending time on the coast with her husband and terrier mix, Blitz.

Dr. Ava Song, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA

Bio: Dr. Ava Song is a graduate of University of Missouri-Columbia, where she obtained the Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2016. Her love of small animal surgery continued with the training by completing a Small Animal Medicine and Surgery Internship at the University of Tennessee, followed by a specialty internship in surgery at Coral Springs Animal Hospital in Florida. Dr. Song then joined University of Illinois in 2018 for another specialty internship in surgery and stayed on to complete her Master’s degree and residency in Small Animal Surgery. While at the University of Illinois, her Master’s research focused on CT volumetric analysis of tongue size and tongue fat in different canine brachycephalic breeds.

While enjoying all aspects of surgery, Dr. Song has particular passion in soft tissue surgery, especially cardio-thoracic surgery, oncological surgery, and urogenital surgery. She enjoys the hands-on nature of surgery and endeavors to provide excellent patient care. She is excited to return to sunny California where she spent most of her life before veterinary school. When not practicing, she enjoys watching movies, taking care of her plants, spending time with her lovely cat Laon, and going out for good food. She also enjoys hiking and camping.

Frustrating Ear Cases Got You Shaking Your Head?

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Attendees will learn diagnostic and treatment strategies for recurrent otitis cases, with special focus on management strategies to prevent recurrence.

Speaker: Dr. William Oldenhoff,  DVM DACVD

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Splenic Neoplasia: Diagnosis and Management

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This one-hour presentation will review the common clinical presentations and strategies for diagnosing splenic neoplasms in companion animals. This presentation will also discuss surgical considerations including post-operative management and outcomes in patients undergoing surgical treatment for splenic neoplasms.

Speaker: Dr. Kelly Schrock, DVM, DACVS

Bio: Dr. Schrock is a skilled surgeon whose clinical interests include a wide range of general and soft tissue surgical procedures, emergency surgery and complex wound management. She earned her Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of California, Davis. She completed two internships, in Small Animal Medicine & Surgery and Surgery, at Texas A&M University. She did her residency in Small Animal Surgery at Michigan State University, East Lansing. In her off time, Dr. Schrock enjoys gardening, horseback riding, powerlifting and biking. She and her three-legged dog, Levi, also love hiking along the local canyon and beach trails.

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