A Practical Approach to Diseases of the Nasal Cavity

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This session provides a practical overview of recognizing, diagnosing, and managing common nasal diseases in dogs and cats through clinical signs, diagnostic strategies, and real-world case discussions.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify key clinical signs associated with nasal disease in dogs and cats
• Differentiate between common nasal conditions in small animal practice
• Develop a systematic diagnostic approach to nasal disease
• Review current treatment options and management strategies
• Apply clinical knowledge through case-based discussions

Speaker: Todd Green, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM)

Bio: Dr. Todd Green DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM), earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science at the University of California, Davis in 1995. Following graduation, he worked as a Registered Veterinary Technician for five years prior to attending veterinary school. Dr. Green then relocated to the Caribbean Island of St. Kitts, where he attended Ross University, earning his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 2003. Following graduation, he went on to complete a one-year small animal rotating internship in medicine and surgery at The Ohio State University. Dr. Green continued his pursuit of advanced veterinary training at The Ohio State University by completing a three-year residency and master’s degree in small animal internal medicine in 2007. Dr. Green is board certified in small animal internal medicine by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine.

Since completing his residency, Dr. Green has practiced in multiple veterinary specialty hospitals in Georgia, Washington, North Carolina, and Southern California. Dr. Green returned to the Caribbean in 2010 to pursue his passion for teaching veterinary medicine joining the faculty at St. Matthew’s University School of Veterinary Medicine in Grand Cayman. He continued in Grenada, spending four years as a faculty member at St. George’s University School of Veterinary Medicine. He has also been a visiting faculty member (locum tenens) at The Ohio State University School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine, and the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. He continues to teach as a Clinical (Adjunct) Professor for Western University College of Veterinary Medicine, as a visiting professor at St. Matthew’s University School of Veterinary Medicine, and as an instructor for the Viticus Academy Flexible and Rigid Endoscopy course.

Dr. Green enjoys all aspects of internal medicine, with interests in respiratory disease, urology, gastroenterology, and interventional radiology / interventional endoscopy. He always aims to educate his clients, so they can help make the best informed decisions about the care and treatment of their dogs and cats.

During his career, Dr. Green has authored several scientific papers and contributed to textbook chapters in the field of veterinary internal medicine. As an educator for many years, Dr. Green has a passion for teaching veterinary internal medicine to students, interns/residents and veterinarians to maintain the highest level of patient care.

Dr. Green shares his home with his wife (veterinary anesthesiologist), two children, and their Miniature Schnauzer, Biscuit. He enjoys spending time with friends, stand up paddle boarding, exercise, concerts, playing guitar, eating great sushi, travel, camping, and sharing these experiences with his family.

Kidney Health Is Total Health

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Attendees will understand the answers to these questions:

• What is the function of kidneys?
• How do we assess kidney health?
• What is kidney disease?
• How has our understanding of kidney health evolved?

Speaker: Joy Bunkley, BS, DVM

Bio: Dr. Bunkley was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. After high school she left home to pursue her childhood dream of becoming a veterinarian. She ventured to the Southeast for her studies to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree in Animal and Poultry Science and a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Tuskegee University. After Veterinary school she decided to stay in the south and moved to Duluth, Georgia. There she practiced Small Animal Medicine as an associate doctor for 2 years and later became a Chief of Staff at a Small Animal Practice. After over 5 years in GA she decided to move back home to Los Angeles and continued her work as a small animal GP veterinarian. Dr. Bunkley then ventured into shelter medicine at a local shelter in Los Angeles. There she practiced for 2 years before moving to the prestigious company IDEXX as a Professional Services Veterinarian for the Los Angeles region.

During her free time she still finds joy practicing as a relief doctor around the Los Angeles area. Overall, she has a strong track record of leadership, medical and surgical expertise, and financial acumen. Currently, Dr. Bunkley resides in Long Beach, CA. She is a proud pet parent to Duke, a 5 yr old lovable Rottweiler. In her spare time, Dr. Bunkley enjoys going to the beach, traveling, listening
to live music, and reading.

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SCVMA and VCA OCVS Present

Updates in Dystocia Management:

When & How to Intervene

Objectives of the talk:
1. Physiology of Parturition
2. Pathophysiology of Dystocia
3. Medical Intervention
4. Surgical Intervention

Wednesday August 12, 2026

Dinner Included!

Dinner Served: 6:30pm

Lecture Starts: 7:00pm

Location:

VCA OCVS

3021 Edinger Ave, Tustin, CA 92780

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Presented By:

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.

The Great Pet Food Label Mystery

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Learning Objectives:

• Describe the regulatory requirements governing commercial pet food labels.
• Describe the required components of a pet food label.
• Differentiate between regulated labeling terminology and common marketing claims.
• Develop effective communication strategies to educate clients on interpreting pet food labels.

Speaker: Dr. Jose De Jesus Ruiz Romero, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM)

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  The Wonderful World of Hemp Cannabinoids in Small Animal Practice

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Please Note: There is a new location for Chapter Meetings:

Mimi’s Cafe Tustin

17231 17th Street

Tustin, 92780

This will be the location for future meetings unless otherwise noted.

This session will discuss what veterinarians should be looking for when recommending CBD- rich hemp-based products. The focus will be on the information that the veterinarian should be looking for on a certificate of analysis (COA) of marketed products. Discussion around the cannabinoid analysis when companies do third party testing, as well as microbiologics, mycotoxins, solvent residues, heavy metals, pesticides and terpenes will be covered. More importantly, understanding if companies have validated the utility of the product through pharmacokinetic testing in the species intended, as well as safety data with a deeper examination of current safety data around long-term supplementation.

As there is increasing evidence on the efficacy of CBD rich hemp products on a variety of conditions these studies will be examined surrounding the growing evidence for chronic osteoarthritis pain, with further foray into acute surgical pain studies. Further evidence-based medicine will be examined around the growing number of trials surrounding seizures with a focus not only on efficacy, but potential drug interactions.

Lastly, evidence around pruritic diseases and the immune system will be examined particularly around the atopic dermatitis, and cannabinoids as potential immune system regulators.

Speaker: Dr Robert Menardi, DVM

Bio: Bob Menardi DVM, is Senior Director of Veterinary Education with ElleVet Sciences. He leads the company’s comprehensive veterinary technical education and outreach programs, and serves as the subject matter expert for members of the veterinary profession. Dr. Menardi has worked in the veterinary medical cannabinoid arena since 2019, with key roles in education, commercialization, and research and development. He frequently consults with clinical and academic veterinarians on the applications of cannabinoids in veterinary medicine.

Dr. Menardi worked in private clinical practice for 12 years after graduating from Colorado State University in 1990 with his DVM degree. Prior to joining ElleVet, Dr. Menardi served in multiple leadership roles in the animal health industry. Since 2002, his areas of responsibility have included technical marketing, field veterinary services, veterinary operations and professional development, biologics marketing, and pharmacovigilance. Most recently prior to ElleVet, he served as Chief Veterinary Officer for Exubrion Therapeutics.

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SCVMA and ROAM Real Estate Present

The Joy of Veterinary Ownership:

A Practical Workshop Exploring the Path to Practice Ownership

Owning a veterinary practice is about more than opening a hospital – it’s about creating a career that reflects your vision, your values, and your goals. Join industry experts for a collaborative morning designed to help aspiring and future practice owners better understand the path to ownership. Whether you’re just beginning to explore the idea or actively planning your first hospital, you’ll leave with practical insights from professionals who help veterinarians turn their vision into reality every day.

What You’ll Learn:

• Find Your Why: Explore the mindset of successful ownership, overcome common fears, and define the mission that will shape your future practice.
• Choose the Right Market: Learn how demographic research, market evaluation, location and intelligence can reduce risk and improve long-term success.
• Find the Right Property: Understand the real estate process, site selection, lease negotiations, and the steps involved in securing the ideal location.
• Finance Your Dream: Learn how veterinary lending works and how to prepare for financing that supports both your practice goals and long-term financial success.

Sunday August 12, 2026

9:00am-12:00pm

Lunch Provided

3 Hours Statutorily Provided CE

Location:

SCVMA Corporate Office

5576 Corporate Ave, Cypress, CA 90630

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The Complete Plan for the Periodontal Patient: COHAT

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Performing a complete oral health assessment and treatment (COHAT) entails much more than removing plaque and calculus from the teeth. A thorough dental prophylaxis consists of educating the client, an oral examination, charting disease process, pathology and anomalies, radiographs, both supra and subgingival plaque and calculus removal, hand scaling, polishing, irrigation and home care instructions.

Location:

Zoom- Online and Interactive

Speaker: Mary L. Berg, BS, RVT, LATG, VTS (Dentistry)

Bio: Mary received her VTS (Dentistry) in 2006, recertifying in 2025. Her background includes veterinary dental research, practice management, and work as a dental technician in general practice. She’s currently an adjunct at two veterinary technology programs and the president and founder of Beyond the Crown Veterinary Education, teaching dentistry to veterinary teams using practical, easy-to-master methods. Mary was named the VMX Speaker of the Year in 2024, the NAVTA Veterinary Technician of the Year in 2020, won AVDT’s Excellence in Dentistry Education in 2019, and was named a Fellow in Veterinary Education in 2025. Mary is a textbook author, speaker, and wet lab instructor at numerous state and national conferences. She lives on a small farm near Lawrence, KS, with her husband, two cats, a terrier named Gypsy, and a few goats.

Stage 4 Is Too Late:

Why Early Intervention Changes Everything in Canine OA

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Speaker: Dr. Courtney Campbell, DVM, DACVS

Bio: Dr. Courtney Campbell is a board-certified veterinary surgeon whose practice and teaching center on orthopedic, soft tissue, and minimally invasive surgery, and on rethinking how the profession approaches osteoarthritis before end-stage disease. He is the founder of Stitches Veterinary Surgery in Long Beach, California, and a clinical instructor at Colorado State University’s Translational Medicine Institute. In addition to his surgical practice, Dr. Campbell is a frequent conference lecturer and veterinary medical correspondent, with national television credits including The Doctors, Rachael Ray, Home & Family on Hallmark, and Nat Geo Wild’s Pet Talk.

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Beyond Senior Moments:

Helping Patients with Cognitive Dysfunction

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Speaker:  Dr Anna Tauro, DVM, GPCert(Neuro), DipECVN, FRCVS, EBVS® European Specialist in Veterinary Neurology, Senior Neurology Specialist

Bio: Dr. Anna Tauro, DVM, DipECVN, FRCVS, is an EBVS® European Specialist in Veterinary Neurology and Senior Neurology Specialist at ACCESS Specialty Animal Hospital in Pasadena, California. She graduated from the University of Bari, Italy, and completed a residency in veterinary neurology in the United Kingdom before becoming a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Neurology (ECVN). Dr. Tauro has worked in referral hospitals in Europe, Australia, and the United States and has a strong interest in epilepsy, advanced neuroimaging, neurosurgery, and spinal disorders. She is an active clinical researcher, has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications, serves as a Guest Editor for BMC Veterinary Research, and is passionate about advancing veterinary neurology through research and continuing education.

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 We look forward to seeing you on October 6th with Dr. Emily Beeler!

More information coming soon.

Pet Travel Compliance for Veterinary Practices

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Even non-travel-focused veterinary practices have a stake in pet travel documentation, as pet travel is a fast-growing market ($2B in 2023 → projected $4.6B by 2032) with pets accompanying ~25% of senior and 40%+ of middle-aged travelers.

• We’ll challenge you to see if your hospital’s rabies certificates are compliant for pet travel purposes. What’s missing from your certificates and why does it matter? Garbage in equals garbage out when it comes to pet data information from your medical records.

• We’ll discuss CDC rabies re-entry rules (updated June 2024, transition ended July 31, 2025), covering the three gatekeeping questions, low- vs. high-risk country requirements, the 28-day waiting period, microchip-before-vaccine sequencing, and the USDA-endorsed Certification + CDC Dog Import Form

• Can we reframe pet travel as a wellness and profit-center opportunity? Wellness screenings, microchip protocols, parasite prevention, post-travel checkups, and incorporating tools like Passpaw for VEHCS-integrated certificate workflows.

Speaker:  Leslie Boudreau, RVTg, BS, CVPM, SPHR, PHRca

Bio: Leslie has been a Veterinary Technologist and Hospital Administrator in Southern California for over 35 years. She earned her A.S. in Veterinary Technology from Mt. San Antonio College and her BASVT in Veterinary Technology – Hospital Management, from St. Petersburg College, Florida. In 2011, she became a CVPM (Certified Veterinary Practice Manager). Leslie holds three human resources certifications: PHR (Professional in Human Resources), PHRca (California specific Certification), and SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources). She is also pursuing her MBA in Human Resources Management.

Speaker:  Maria Morgan MBA, CVPM

Bio: Maria is the owner of Passpaw which is a cloud-based platform that makes international and Hawaiian pet travel simple for USDA accredited veterinarians and their teams. The platform takes the stress out of health certificates by guiding you through every step—from educating clients and tracking requirements to validating documents and creating certificates automatically. It’s designed to save time, reduce errors, and make the whole experience easier for both your team and your clients. With Passpaw, you can spend less time on paperwork and more time caring for pets and the people who love them.

Veterinary Team Members Symposium

Educational Event for Veterinary Teams!

Join us for an exciting educational experience just for veterinary team members!  This event features dynamic sessions on topics of pet nutrition and feeding tubes, managing burnout and compassion fatigue, exotic animal care, and regulatory information you need to know as a team member!

Whether you’re on the floor or at the front desk, there’s something here to support your growth, confidence, and care. Don’t miss this chance to learn, connect, and elevate your impact!

For all non-DVM team members including, but not limited to:

CSRs, Veterinary Assistants, RVTs, CVPMs

***Limited to 30 Attendees***

Sunday, September 20, 2026

9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Doors Open at 8:30 for Check-in and Breakfast
**Breakfast and Lunch Included**

Orange County Veterinary Assistant School

12752 Garden Grove Blvd

Ste 250

Garden Grove, CA 92843

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Approved for 5 hours of California Statutorily Approved CEU

FREE for SCVMA members

**$50.00 cancellation fee to anyone who fails to cancel before 9/13/26 or no shows to the event**

Featuring:

• Bonnie Lutz, Esq
• Dr. Andrew Schreibman, DVM
• Dr. Anna Biesbrock, DVM
• Dr. Sydney Pokard, DVM
• Kimberly Oram, RVT, BS, VTS (Nutrition)

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Fixing the Busy:

Practical Operations Strategies for a More Efficient Veterinary Practice

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If your veterinary practice feels constantly busy but still behind, the issue may lie in operations- not effort. This course is designed for veterinarians and practice managers seeking practical, actionable strategies to improve day-to-day workflow and efficiency. Attendees will explore common operational bottlenecks, including scheduling inefficiencies, unclear team roles, and communication breakdowns. The session will introduce immediately implementable tools and frameworks that help streamline processes, improve team accountability, and enhance patient flow without increasing hours worked. Emphasis is placed on realistic solutions that can be applied quickly to create a more organized, productive, and sustainable practice environment.

Speaker: Lindsey McMakin, MBA, CVPM

Bio: Lindsey is the owner of McMakin Veterinary Consulting Group, where she partners with veterinary practices across the country to improve profitability, operational efficiency, and team performance. With more than 26 years of experience in veterinary medicine, including 11 years as a practice manager, Lindsey brings a practical, real-world perspective to the challenges faced by today’s veterinary leaders.

Her expertise spans financial analysis, KPI development, inventory management, pricing strategy, and team optimization. Lindsey has helped practices uncover hidden revenue opportunities, streamline operations, and build sustainable growth through data-driven decision-making and customized consulting strategies.

In addition to her consulting work, Lindsey is a Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) and holds an MBA from North Greenville University. She is a frequent speaker at national and regional conferences, including NAVC HiVE, Fetch DVM360, and the South Carolina Association of Veterinarians, where she presents on topics such as leadership, hiring, financial performance, and operational efficiency.

Known for her engaging and practical speaking style, Lindsey equips veterinary professionals with actionable tools they can immediately implement to create stronger teams and more profitable practices.

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