Radiation Safety Training for Veterinary Assistants

Per the California Veterinary Medical Board

Business and Professions Code section 4840.7, was amended effective January 1, 2011, to require training in radiation safety and techniques for laypersons working in veterinary hospitals who are operating radiographic equipment.

The managing licensee of the veterinary premise must maintain records of radiation safety and technique training and the records must be available for review by the Veterinary Medical Board or its designee (e.g. hospital inspector) upon request.

The registrant must audit the program on an annual basis to ensure it remains within the scope and extent of activities requiring the program.

This on-demand training will cover:

• Effects of Radiation to the Body
• Competency and Training of Veterinary Radiographers
• Personnel Monitoring
• Occupational Dose Equivalent Limits
• Veterinary Radiographer Protective Apparel
• Positioning Equipment
• Veterinary Radiographer Responsibilities
• Patient Safety
• Employing/Supervising Veterinarian Responsibilities

SCVMA has brokered a discounted rate of $25.00 per person for members and their staff.

**Click Here to Register for On-Line Training**

Virtual Happy Hour

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Did you graduate within the last 10 or so years?  Do you consider yourself a new grad, gently used grad or young-at-heart grad?  Did you know that there is an SCVMA chapter dedicated to recent grads?  DVM2KX is just that group.  Social events, CE, and more!  DVM2KX wants to hear from YOU.  This chapter is planning its events for the year but needs your input.

Join us for virtual Cocktails and Conversation, Camaraderie, and Collaboration.  This is your opportunity to tell us what is going on in your world and what SCVMA can do to help!

Radiation Safety Training for Veterinary Assistants

Per the California Veterinary Medical Board

Business and Professions Code section 4840.7, was amended effective January 1, 2011, to require training in radiation safety and techniques for laypersons working in veterinary hospitals who are operating radiographic equipment.

The managing licensee of the veterinary premise must maintain records of radiation safety and technique training and the records must be available for review by the Veterinary Medical Board or its designee (e.g. hospital inspector) upon request.

The registrant must audit the program on an annual basis to ensure it remains within the scope and extent of activities requiring the program.

This on-demand training will cover:

• Effects of Radiation to the Body
• Competency and Training of Veterinary Radiographers
• Personnel Monitoring
• Occupational Dose Equivalent Limits
• Veterinary Radiographer Protective Apparel
• Positioning Equipment
• Veterinary Radiographer Responsibilities
• Patient Safety
• Employing/Supervising Veterinarian Responsibilities

SCVMA has brokered a discounted rate of $25.00 per person for members and their staff.

**Click Here to Register for On-Line Training**

Wound Complications & Healing

Approved for one hour California Statutory CEU

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Speaker: Dr. Yaz Aryazand

Dr. Aryazand is a foreign graduate. He obtained his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in Iran and then moved to the United States. He did a post-doc fellowship at Cornell University department of small animal surgery, where he spent a year doing research and published an article on infection rate of TPLO in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA). He completed a small animal medicine and surgery internship at Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island in New York, followed by a specialty surgery internship at Dallas Veterinary Surgical Center in Texas. He is very excited to be part of the VCA West LA team as a surgery resident. He has a keen interest in clinical research and is interested in all aspects of surgery with a particular interest in minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopy, thoracoscopy, arthroscopy, interventional radiology) and fracture repair.

Dr. Yaz lives in LA with his wife (also a veterinarian) and his sassy JackRussel mix dog Soren. He is a professional chess player and you can find him competing in chess tournaments in his free time

Sponsors:

Wound Management

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Approved for one hour California Statutory CEU

Lecture:

• Briefly discuss skin anatomy and species differences.
• Talk about types of wounds and the phases of wound healing.
• Discuss some important principles for wound management and reasons behind delayed wound healing.
• Discuss present two cases and how they were successfully managed.

Speaker: Dr. Thomas Keeshen, DVM, DAVS

Dr. Thomas Keeshen graduated from University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine in the top of his class. Following graduation from veterinary school in 2014, he completed a rotating internship and a surgery internship at the University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine. He continued to advance his training by completing a three-year surgical residency at Animal Specialty Group in Los Angeles, California. Prior to joining the staff at VSSOC, he was a staff surgeon for 3 years at the largest specialty practice in Australia. He was awarded Diplomate status of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2021.

Dr. Keeshen has extensive experience in a wide variety of orthopedic and soft tissue surgeries. He is specially trained in managing cranial cruciate disease with arthroscopic joint surgery in combination with TPLO in both large and small breeds. His special interests include complex fracture repairs, especially ones involving joints, skin reconstructive surgery for oncologic surgery and wound management, and thoracic surgery for diseases involving the heart, lungs, and other vital organs that travel through the chest. He is also interested in minimally invasive surgery and has published a paper in minimally invasive abdominal surgery in dogs with underlying coagulopathies.

A native Californian with roots in Laguna Beach, Dr Keeshen is an avid surfer.

Sponsors:

Diverse or Divided? Achieving Inclusion and Diversity in the Veterinary Profession

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Approved for 3 hours California Statutory CEU

Live and In-Person

Western University of Health Sciences

Per University Health and Safety Policy, Face masks are required to be worn at all times!

Western University Health Sciences

Health Education Center (HEC), 2^nd Floor

701 E. Second St.

Pomona, CA 91766

Campus Map, Parking Instructions:

Guests can park in Lot 24 (this lot is an employee lot but open to public on the weekends) or the Parking structure. Below is the link with the map.

https://www.westernu.edu/campusmap/

Lectures:

• Creating a Diverse and Inclusive Veterinary Profession: Attention and Intention Required.  Dr. Suzie Kovacs, MSc, PhD
• Perspectives.  Dr. Phillip Nelson, DVM, PhD
• Wound Healing: reckoning with the Past, Understanding the Present, and Creating the Future for a More Inclusive Veterinary Profession. Courtney Campbell, DVM, DACVS-SA
• Courageous Conversations. Peter Weinstein, DVM, MBA, Dr. Phillip Nelson, DVM, PhD, and the DEI Task Force

Speakers

Suzie Kovacs, MSc, PhD
Suzie Kovacs graduated from the University of Guelph’s Ontario Veterinary College with a Master of Science in Epidemiology in 2004. Shortly afterward she moved to California and took a faculty position at WesternU’s College of Veterinary Medicine when the college’s charter class was in the 2nd year of their program. In 2014, she received a PhD in Higher Education from Claremont Graduate University for work focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion within the veterinary profession. In 2015 she was a charter recipient of the Broad Spectrum Veterinary Student Association LGBT+ Awareness Award.  This national award recognizes those who support and confirm inclusivity in veterinary academia, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.  At WesternU she teaches epidemiology within the problem-based learning curriculum as well as a public policy course for first and second year veterinary students.  She most enjoys working with students, faculty, staff, and administrators within the college and across WesternU to help create a diverse and inclusive environment for all.

Phillip Nelson, DVM, PhD

Dr. Phillip D. Nelson earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Jackson State University in 1980, a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Tuskegee Institute in 1979, and a Doctor of Philosophy from North

Carolina State University (Immunology/Biotechnology) in 1993.

Dr. Nelson has had an active career in teaching, research and academic veterinary medicine. His research has focused on feline leukemia and feline immunodeficiency virus infections in cats as biological models for human HIV, and the development immunity in the dog and cat. He has served as Associate Dean, Professor of Academic and Public Affairs, and Interim Dean at the College of Veterinary Medicine at Mississippi State University, and as Acting Head, Department of Small Animal Medicine, Surgery and Radiology at Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine. In 2005, he became Executive Associate Dean for Preclinical Programs of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Western University of Health Sciences. In 2007 he became Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine. He is a past member of the Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates of the American Veterinary Medical Association, and is a consultant on diversity and member of the Multicultural Affairs Committee of the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC). As a member of the AAVMC Dr. Nelson serves as chair of the Advocacy Committee and on the Finance Committee as Assistant Treasurer. Dr. Nelson served as president of the AAVMC July of 2017 through March of 2018.

Dr. Nelson is the recipient of numerous awards, including the Norden Award for Distinguished Teaching in Veterinary Medicine and the Pegasus Award for Distinguished Clinical Instruction at Mississippi State University, Distinguished Alumni Award from Tuskegee University, and the John Payne Industry Leadership Award.

Courtney Campbell, DVM, DACVS-SA

Dr. Courtney A. Campbell has enjoyed a career as both a board certified veterinary surgeon and a veterinary journalist. In the operating room, Dr. Campbell specializes in orthopedic, soft tissue, and minimally invasive surgery. He currently practices at VetSurg, a specialty surgical practice in Ventura, California.  On the media landscape, Dr. Campbell is a host, author, and producer. He is the Chief Creative Officer and host for VetCandy Watch, he is the host of two popular podcasts, Anything Pawsible and The Dr. Courtney Show.  Previously, he was the co-host of Pet Talk, an innovative talk show on Nat Geo Wild which was completely dedicated to pet health. Dr. Campbell is a regular veterinary correspondent and pet health expert on WebMD, The Rachael Ray Show, CBS The Doctors, Home and Family, KTLA and other daytime talk shows. He was recently awarded the Excellence in Journalism and Contributions to the Pet Health Industry at the Global Pet Expo for 2020. Dr. Campbell feels he has really tapped into his passion with a life shared between veterinary surgery, veterinary journalism, and exploring the depth of the human-animal bond. He is thrilled to be a member of the DVMC and he also hopes that his membership with three other organizations – including the AVMA DEI Commission, ACVS DEI Commission, and Pawsibilities VetMed – will help create a more pluralistic and inclusive veterinary profession. He celebrates the rich diversity of those of us who share a common love of animal health.

Peter Weinstein, DVM, MBA
Dr. Peter Weinstein attended Cornell University undergraduate and the University of Illinois to receive his DVM.  After graduation, he worked as an associate for three years before opening his practice.  As he was running his practice, he identified the need for increased business acumen to make his practice successful. Thus, while managing and practicing full time, he attended University of Redlands to receive his MBA. As a result of the MBA, he was able to relocate, expand and sell his practice to a corporate consolidator.

Politically, he served as President of the Southern California Veterinary Medical Association and the California Veterinary Medical Association and President for VetPartners, the national consultants association. He just completed three years as the Chair of the Veterinary Economic Strategy Committee of the AVMA’s Veterinary Economics Division

In the veterinary industry, he acted as Medical Director overseeing the Claims Department for Veterinary Pet Insurance. Dr. Weinstein has provided small business and corporate consulting via his company, PAW Consulting

After 14 years, Dr. Weinstein retired from his role as the Executive Director for the Southern California Veterinary Medical Association to pursue other interests including teaching at Western University.

He was the 2018 Speaker of the Year for the Western Veterinary Conference Practice Management Section.  And in 2021 for the VMX Practice Management section.  He co-authored with Michael E Gerber, “The EMyth Veterinarian- Why Most Veterinary Practices Don’t Work and What to Do About It”. Dr. Weinstein has spoken and written extensively on practice management, team building, leadership, collegiality, marketing, and other topics focused on making the veterinary profession better for all those affiliated with it.

Dr Weinstein lives in Orange County, California with his wife Sharon, two daughters (one a veterinary student at Oregon State), two dogs, and Bazinga, a Senegal parrot.

There will be a $50.00 late cancellation/no-show fee for those who cancel their registration after 6/2/2022 or fail to attend the event on 6/12/22.

Sponsor

Managing Emotions in Difficult Conversations

Approved for one hour California Statutory Approved CEU

This Webinar Will Not Be Recorded

**Click Here to Register**

Speaker: Dr. Kimberly Pope-Robinson

Dr. Kimberly Pope-Robinson has served the veterinary field for over 20 years. After graduating from the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 2000, she practiced in both the large and small animal sectors. In 2007 Dr. Pope transitioned from running a veterinary practice to supporting and managing multiple veterinary hospital locations in a leadership position for a corporate veterinary practice. Drawing from her experience and knowledge in this leadership role Dr. Pope then took a position in the pharmaceutical industry where she specifically worked with veterinary specialists as well as veterinary schools.  Her work during this time was focused on helping veterinary specialists develop and grow their practice and providing support and development opportunities to students and faculty at the colleges she worked with.

Dr. Pope’s medical experience, in addition to supporting over 200 veterinarians and their teams, provided her with a unique exposure to the in’s and out’s of the veterinary profession. From this experience, she has a strong understanding of the stresses involved with being a vet which can lead to a lack of fulfillment in the profession. Dr. Pope has found that helping others find the path to manage perfectionist tendencies as well as their personal shame while helping individuals to develop the skills of self-forgiveness and resilience is the foundation to a sustainable career in the Veterinary Medical industry.

Dr. Pope has recognized that she has the ability to help others find the path to stay connected with their life’s passion through their career. She is a dynamic speaker and has the unique ability to connect with individuals through both group and one on one support. She welcomes any inquiries on how she can help us all connect our careers with our life’s passion.

Sponsor:

FELINE CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE

Approved for one hour California Statutory CEU

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During this session, we will discuss an evidence-based medicine strategy for successful management of feline chronic kidney disease (CKD) over an extended period of time, with the goal of optimizing clinical outcomes. Early detection and staging will be covered, as will therapeutic recommendations for nutrition and complications associated with CKD in cats. Emphasis will be placed on tailoring management to individual cats while helping to maintain the bond between pet and owner.

Learning Objectives:

1. Discuss the etiologies of feline chronic kidney disease (CKD).

2. Stage feline CKD based on the results of currently available diagnostic tests.

3. Describe the various therapeutic options and goals of therapy for CKD.

4. Understand factors that impact prognosis of CKD in cats.

Speaker:

Shelly Vaden DVM, PhD, DACVIM

Professor of Internal Medicine, NC State University

Dr. Shelly Vaden graduated from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. She completed an internship at Cornell University and a residency in small animal internal medicine at North Carolina State University. Dr. Vaden is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine and holds a PhD from North Carolina State University.

Dr. Vaden is a professor of internal medicine in the Department of Clinical Sciences at NC State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Her scholarly and clinical activity focuses primarily on diseases of the kidney and lower urinary tract of dogs and cats, including chronic kidney disease.

Sponsor:

Radiation Safety Training for Veterinary Assistants

Per the California Veterinary Medical Board

Business and Professions Code section 4840.7, was amended effective January 1, 2011, to require training in radiation safety and techniques for laypersons working in veterinary hospitals who are operating radiographic equipment.

The managing licensee of the veterinary premise must maintain records of radiation safety and technique training and the records must be available for review by the Veterinary Medical Board or its designee (e.g. hospital inspector) upon request.

The registrant must audit the program on an annual basis to ensure it remains within the scope and extent of activities requiring the program.

This on-demand training will cover:

• Effects of Radiation to the Body
• Competency and Training of Veterinary Radiographers
• Personnel Monitoring
• Occupational Dose Equivalent Limits
• Veterinary Radiographer Protective Apparel
• Positioning Equipment
• Veterinary Radiographer Responsibilities
• Patient Safety
• Employing/Supervising Veterinarian Responsibilities

SCVMA has brokered a discounted rate of $25.00 per person for members and their staff.

**Click Here to Register for On-Line Training**

LAPAROSCOPY COURSE FOR SMALL ANIMAL
VETERINARY PRACTITIONERS

July 9 -10, 2022
Cost for Veterinarian: $1,980
This two day course is an intensive practical skills course intended to train small
animal practitioners in laparoscopic surgery.
The course is limited to 8 veterinarians and includes hands on surgery procedures. In
keeping with our college’s reverence for life mission, all animals that participate in the lab are
returned to their owners afterward and are having only medically necessary procedures.

Program: click here

Registration: click here

For further information please contact:
Dr. Ohad Levi at olevi@westernu.edu, 530-304-4247 or
CVM Continuing Education Coordinators at CVMCE@westernu.edu

17 CE credit hours
This continuing education program has been submitted to the Western University of Health Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine
(WU-CVM) Continuing Education Committee and has been approved for 17 hours of continuing education credit. This CE credit would
be provided by WU-CVM as an AVMA accredited veterinary college and participants should be aware that some veterinary medical
boards have limitations on the content and provider of continuing veterinary education credit. Please consult your states practice act

Young at Heart: Nutrition and Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease

**Click Here** to Register

Approved for one hour California Statutory CEU

Speaker: Dr. Shelly Adrian, DVM

Dr Shelly Adrian received her DVM from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2007.  She went on to a rigorous one-year private practice internship, mainly focused on Emergency Medicine, at the Pet Emergency & Specialty Center in San Diego, CA.  She remained with that clinic for an additional 2 years as an emergency veterinarian.  In 2010, she entered general practice in San Diego, and continues to practice in coastal San Diego.  Shelly’s areas of interest include nutrition, internal medicine, and emergency medicine.  In 2015, Shelly joined Nestle Purina Pet Care as a Veterinary Communications Manager, and was named a Senior Veterinary Communications Manager in 2019. Her current responsibilities include supporting several veterinary schools as well as providing education on behalf of the veterinary sales team.

Shelly resides with her physicist husband in San Diego and has 3 dogs: a 97-pound “houndbeast” named Doc, a 77-pound “greyhound-lookin’ thing” named Nutmeg, and a young “Monkey” golden retriever mix, who she found on Petfinder.com.

Sponsored by:

Nutritional Management of Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome

Approved for one hour California Statutory CEU

**RSVP by email to sgvchapterscvma@gmail.com**

Agenda

7p-7:20 mingle

7:25p announcements

7:30p sponsor introduction

7:35-8:30p presentation

8:30p raffle, question and answer session

Speaker: Dr. Avi Shaprut

Dr. Avi Shaprut originates from Long Island, New York.  After graduating Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1998, Dr. Shaprut practiced in New York for 2 years.  He then set out for the West Coast, and in 2000 he called San Diego home.

For 16 years Avi enjoyed the challenges of full-time small animal practice. His special interests are nutrition, abdominal ultrasound, cardiology, and internal medicine. When the practice he worked in for 10 years was sold Avi decided it was the perfect time to tackle some new challenges. A long-time proponent of good nutrition, he decided to work for Nestlé Purina PetCare where he now enjoys his position as Veterinary Communications Manager, supporting veterinary teaching hospitals and providing technical support for Purina’s sales consultants. Avi also has a long-standing passion for technology and innovation in the veterinary field and beyond. On weekends he continues to practice as a relief veterinarian in San Diego. He lectures at UC Davis, Washington & Oregon State Universities, Western University, at specialty hospitals, and at multiple regional vet med association meetings.

Avi spends his free time with his wife and two young kids. He enjoys traveling, being outdoors, especially near the ocean, playing soccer with his son, and spending time at the gym. He also attends to the needs and whims of his two rescue dogs, Duke & Storm, and his two cats, Skye & Joey.

Sponsored by:

I Haven’t Got Time for the Pain: Acute and Chronic Pain Management Tips

**Click Here to Register**

Approved for one hour California Statutory CEU

Speaker: Dr. Vanessa Aberman

Dr. Vanessa Aberman is a Ross University graduate and has been practicing in Los Angeles for 20 years.  She was a medical director in a busy veterinary practice for 12 years in the San Fernando Valley.  In 2011, she became a diplomate with ABVP in canine and feline medicine.  Dr. Aberman has worked in multiple private practices as well as a large corporation for a number of years. She is currently the Area Medical Leader for Modern Animal.

In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her boys and husband, boxing, and traveling.

Sponsor: Modern Animal

Current Concepts and Controversies in Immunology and Disorders of the Immune System

**Approved for 6 hours of California Statutory CEU**

**Click Here to Register for the DVM Track** 

Dr. Steven Dow, DVM, PhD

Lecture: New Tools for Managing Immune-Mediated Diseases

Lecture: Incorporating Immunotherapy in the Management of Infectious Diseases

Bio: Dr. Dow received his DVM from the University of Georgia and completed a residency in small animal internal medicine at Colorado State University. He then completed a PhD program in Comparative Pathology in the laboratory of Ed Hoover at Colorado State University. After that, Dr. Dow completed a post-doctoral fellowship at the National Jewish Center in the laboratory of Dr. Terry Potter, before joining the faculty of the Department of Clinical Sciences at CSU in 2002. He is currently a professor of immunology in the DCS and the director of the Center for Immune and Regenerative Medicine at CSU.

Dr. Michael R. Lappin, DVM, PhD, DACVIM

Lecture: Is it immune of infectious? What trials to consider when both are on the list

Lecture: Is it immune of infectious? Differentiating infectious from immune diseases

Lecture: Case Discussions: Challenging Immune Deficiency Cases (joint session with Dr. Steven Dow, DVM, PhD)

Lecture: Case Discussions: Challenging Inflammatory and Autoimmune Cases (joint session with Dr. Steven Dow, DVM, PhD)

Dr. Lappin is a Professor of Infectious Disease in the Department of Clinical Sciences. His laboratory studies immune responses to vaccination against respiratory viruses in cats, as well as immune responses to feline vaccines. He also oversees a large diagnostic service for feline infectious agents, including Toxoplasma gondii, Bartonella, Ehrlichia and others. Current areas of investigation include mechanisms of transmission of Hemoplasma spp, therapies for rickettsial diseases, and companion animals as carriers of drug-resistant staphylococci. Lappin is also Director of Shelter Medicine and investigates disease outbreaks and management in shelter settings.

**Click Here to Register for the Veterinary Team Members Track**

Theresa Cosper-Roberts, RVT

Lecture: Overview of the Immune System

Lecture: Evans Syndrome

Bio: Theresa Cosper-Roberts is a Registered Veterinary Technician in the state of Louisiana. She worked as an instructor of veterinary technology for several programs. She is the CEO and senior consultant for National Veterinary Solutions, an organization providing consultations and training services tailored to veterinary technicians, students, and assistants.

Theresa is also the Junior Surgery Teaching Laboratory Manager at the LSU School of Veterinary medicine, where she has twice been appointed to the dean’s merit honor roll as an instructor of clinical skills, the only technician to ever obtain that distinction/honor.

Mandy Helton, BAS, RVTg, VTS (ECC)

Lecture: Anaphylaxis: Why it is not a typical “allergic reaction”

Lecture: When the immune system is overrun: Understanding sepsis and secondary complications

Bio: Mandy is an RVT and VTS in emergency and critical care who works at a specialty practice in Ventura, California, where she is the training supervisor. Mandy earned her VTS in 2017 and has been in veterinary medicine since 2009. Mandy was in the US Navy prior to veterinary medicine. Mandy enjoys teaching, and has a passion for critical care cases such as distributive shock cases, polytraumas, cardio-respiratory cases, and neonatal and pediatric cases. In her free time she is an avid runner, and takes her eight year old border collie, “Whisper,” on runs and hikes regularly

Yvonne Brandenberg, RVT, VTS (Internal Medicine- Small Medicine)

Lecture: Immune Mediated Polyarthritis: Shifting Lameness

Lecture: Food Intolerance: Understanding the Immune Response

Bio: Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS (Internal Medicine – Small Animal) is a Registered Veterinary Technician in the state of California and obtained her Veterinary Technician Specialist designation in 2016. She has worked for SAGE Veterinary Centers since 2012 in the internal medicine department and is currently a Clinical Learning and Development Specialist for them. She was the 2021 President of the Academy of Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians. 

Yvonne is an author and a speaker at both local and international conferences, as well as a co-host of the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Podcast. She has presented on subjects related to small animal internal medicine at various conferences and continuing education providers. 

Yvonne is also the Founder and Head of Education for Internal Medicine For Vet Techs and its Membership where she provides RACE-approved continuing education and a community for technicians around the world. 

Limited to first 150 enrollees

CaRVTA, IVVTA, & SCVMA members prior to July 15, 2022: FREE
NON-member technicians prior to July 15, 2022: $50
NON-member and CARVTA, IVVTA or SCVMA Members after July 15 $150
There will be a $50.00 fee charged to individuals that RSVP and fail to attend or fail to cancel by July 20, 2022

Radiation Safety Training for Veterinary Assistants

Per the California Veterinary Medical Board

Business and Professions Code section 4840.7, was amended effective January 1, 2011, to require training in radiation safety and techniques for laypersons working in veterinary hospitals who are operating radiographic equipment.

The managing licensee of the veterinary premise must maintain records of radiation safety and technique training and the records must be available for review by the Veterinary Medical Board or its designee (e.g. hospital inspector) upon request.

The registrant must audit the program on an annual basis to ensure it remains within the scope and extent of activities requiring the program.

This on-demand training will cover:

• Effects of Radiation to the Body
• Competency and Training of Veterinary Radiographers
• Personnel Monitoring
• Occupational Dose Equivalent Limits
• Veterinary Radiographer Protective Apparel
• Positioning Equipment
• Veterinary Radiographer Responsibilities
• Patient Safety
• Employing/Supervising Veterinarian Responsibilities

SCVMA has brokered a discounted rate of $25.00 per person for members and their staff.

**Click Here to Register for On-Line Training**

Feline Hypertension

Talk touches on the pathophysiology and importance of identifying hypertensive patients. Groups at risk for elevated blood pressure are defined. Emphasis is placed on proper measurement and treatment strategies for control of hypertension.

Approved for one hour California Statutory CEU

RSVP by Email: sgvchapterscvma@gmail.com

Dr. Mark Acierno, MBA, DVM, DACVIM

Mark Acierno received his DVM from Mississippi State University. After an internship in small animal medicine and surgery, he completed an internal medicine residency at Tufts University in 2004. Dr. Acierno spent 12 years at the Louisiana State University developing one of the most advanced nephrology programs in the world. As of Janurary 2017 he is proud to call Midwestern University in Phoenix Arizona “home.” His clinical and research interests include hypertension, kidney disease and renal replacement therapies. He also maintains a special interest in personal finance as it relates to veterinarians.

When he is not treating patients at the Midwestern University clinic, teaching in the classroom, or working in his labratory, Dr Acierno can be found lecturing internationally on topics relating to urology and nephrology. He also manages the veterinary financial blog “The PocketDVM” and lectures on topics related to DVM personal finance.

Sponsor

Radiation Safety Training for Veterinary Assistants

Per the California Veterinary Medical Board

Business and Professions Code section 4840.7, was amended effective January 1, 2011, to require training in radiation safety and techniques for laypersons working in veterinary hospitals who are operating radiographic equipment.

The managing licensee of the veterinary premise must maintain records of radiation safety and technique training and the records must be available for review by the Veterinary Medical Board or its designee (e.g. hospital inspector) upon request.

The registrant must audit the program on an annual basis to ensure it remains within the scope and extent of activities requiring the program.

This on-demand training will cover:

• Effects of Radiation to the Body
• Competency and Training of Veterinary Radiographers
• Personnel Monitoring
• Occupational Dose Equivalent Limits
• Veterinary Radiographer Protective Apparel
• Positioning Equipment
• Veterinary Radiographer Responsibilities
• Patient Safety
• Employing/Supervising Veterinarian Responsibilities

SCVMA has brokered a discounted rate of $25.00 per person for members and their staff.

**Click Here to Register for On-Line Training**

Surviving Clients While Maintaining Sanity

Approved for one hour California Statutory CEU

RSVP by Email: sgvchapterscvma@gmail.com

Speaker: Melissa Tompkins, BS, CVPM, PHRca

I am a Certified Veterinary Practice Manager, I am credentialed in HR for California (PHRca), and I am also a Certified Compassion Fatigue Professional.

I am very active within the veterinary profession and was the Southern California Veterinary Medical Association’s 2018 Paraprofessional of the year.

In 2011 I co-founded the North Orange County Veterinary Hospital manager’s group.  I help organize our monthly meetings and help provide quality education to our local managers.  I love helping other managers and team members grow within the veterinary profession.

I have published multiple articles in DVM360.com, Veterinary Team Brief, and veterinary economics.  I have been a speaker at multiple conferences and symposiums, including ASEC’s Annual Symposium, California Veterinary Specialists Management/Technician Spring forum & Symposium, and Fur Paws Consulting Training Symposium.  I have also been a featured speaker on how to create a Cat Friendly Practice with Ceva Animal Health and at the 2016 AVSG Wet Lab.  Recently I was a speaker at Oklahoma’s Veterinary Medical Conference in Oklahoma City!

Becoming a veterinary practice consultant allows me to do what I love best, which is helping other veterinary professionals grow their business.

Sponsor:

Radiation Safety Training for Veterinary Assistants

Per the California Veterinary Medical Board

Business and Professions Code section 4840.7, was amended effective January 1, 2011, to require training in radiation safety and techniques for laypersons working in veterinary hospitals who are operating radiographic equipment.

The managing licensee of the veterinary premise must maintain records of radiation safety and technique training and the records must be available for review by the Veterinary Medical Board or its designee (e.g. hospital inspector) upon request.

The registrant must audit the program on an annual basis to ensure it remains within the scope and extent of activities requiring the program.

This on-demand training will cover:

• Effects of Radiation to the Body
• Competency and Training of Veterinary Radiographers
• Personnel Monitoring
• Occupational Dose Equivalent Limits
• Veterinary Radiographer Protective Apparel
• Positioning Equipment
• Veterinary Radiographer Responsibilities
• Patient Safety
• Employing/Supervising Veterinarian Responsibilities

SCVMA has brokered a discounted rate of $25.00 per person for members and their staff.

**Click Here to Register for On-Line Training**

Seizures-Diagnosis & Management

Approved for one hour California Statutory CEU

RSVP by email: sgvchapterscvma@gmail.com

Speaker: Dr Clarisa Robles

Originally from Pasadena, Clarisa attended University of California, San Diego, where she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Animal Physiology and Neuroscience in 2002. After working in a small animal clinic in San Diego for a few years, she attended University of California, Davis, graduating in 2008 with a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine.

From there, Clarisa went on to complete a rotating internship at Veterinary Medical and Surgical Group (Ventura, CA) in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery. After that, this California girl moved out to Minnesota where she completed a Neurology/neurosurgery residency and learned how to live in the cold!

Along with her great technical training, Clarisa offers wonderful communication skills and a fondness for building close relationships with referring veterinarians and her patients’ families. She finds such collaboration allows for the best possible patient and client care. Her interests include inflammatory brain disease as well as spinal and intracranial surgery.

At home in Pasadena, Clarisa can be found out with her golden retriever Saffron, hiking, or exploring new restaurants.

Sponsor:

Radiation Safety Training for Veterinary Assistants

Per the California Veterinary Medical Board

Business and Professions Code section 4840.7, was amended effective January 1, 2011, to require training in radiation safety and techniques for laypersons working in veterinary hospitals who are operating radiographic equipment.

The managing licensee of the veterinary premise must maintain records of radiation safety and technique training and the records must be available for review by the Veterinary Medical Board or its designee (e.g. hospital inspector) upon request.

The registrant must audit the program on an annual basis to ensure it remains within the scope and extent of activities requiring the program.

This on-demand training will cover:

• Effects of Radiation to the Body
• Competency and Training of Veterinary Radiographers
• Personnel Monitoring
• Occupational Dose Equivalent Limits
• Veterinary Radiographer Protective Apparel
• Positioning Equipment
• Veterinary Radiographer Responsibilities
• Patient Safety
• Employing/Supervising Veterinarian Responsibilities

SCVMA has brokered a discounted rate of $25.00 per person for members and their staff.

**Click Here to Register for On-Line Training**

Oncology

Approved for one hour California Statutory CEU

RSVP by email: sgvchapterscvma@gmail.com

Speaker: Dr. Vincent Baldanza, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology)

Dr. Vincent Baldanza was born and raised in northern New Jersey. He graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science from the University of Delaware, where he studied Animal Science and spent semesters studying abroad in Australia and Italy.

Dr. Baldanza graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Pennsylvania. After graduating from veterinary school, Dr. Baldanza completed a one-year small animal rotating internship at the University of Minnesota. He then went on to complete a three-year residency in medical oncology at Cornell University, where he was selected as an American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation Clinician-Scientist Fellow for his research in canine osteosarcoma.

Upon completion of his studies, Dr. Baldanza moved to Los Angeles and worked with the Veterinary Cancer Group for several years before joining the ACCESS team at their new Pasadena hospital.

Dr. Baldanza is a board-certified specialist in medical oncology and his special interests include treatment of lymphoma, mast cell tumors, osteosarcoma, novel therapeutics, and palliative care.

Outside of work, Dr. Baldanza enjoys exploring the food and drink scene in Los Angeles, attending concerts and live theater, relaxing out in the desert, and traveling with his partner. Their family of rescues include a Great Pyrenees/Golden Retriever mixed breed dog named Otis, a long-haired tabby cat named Milo, short-haired calico, tortie, and tabby cats named Chicklette, Taffy, and Morty, and a Persian mixed breed calico cat named Edie.

Sponsor

Radiation Safety Training for Veterinary Assistants

Per the California Veterinary Medical Board

Business and Professions Code section 4840.7, was amended effective January 1, 2011, to require training in radiation safety and techniques for laypersons working in veterinary hospitals who are operating radiographic equipment.

The managing licensee of the veterinary premise must maintain records of radiation safety and technique training and the records must be available for review by the Veterinary Medical Board or its designee (e.g. hospital inspector) upon request.

The registrant must audit the program on an annual basis to ensure it remains within the scope and extent of activities requiring the program.

This on-demand training will cover:

• Effects of Radiation to the Body
• Competency and Training of Veterinary Radiographers
• Personnel Monitoring
• Occupational Dose Equivalent Limits
• Veterinary Radiographer Protective Apparel
• Positioning Equipment
• Veterinary Radiographer Responsibilities
• Patient Safety
• Employing/Supervising Veterinarian Responsibilities

SCVMA has brokered a discounted rate of $25.00 per person for members and their staff.

**Click Here to Register for On-Line Training**