february 2025
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SCVMA and VISC Town Hall: Natural Disaster Preparedness ***Click Here to Register for the February 4th Town Hall*** This Town
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SCVMA and VISC Town Hall:
Natural Disaster Preparedness
***Click Here to Register for the February 4th Town Hall***
This Town Hall style webinar will offer short presentations followed by Q&A from our colleagues at CVMA Veterinary Insurance Services Company on what you can do to prepare your home and business in advance of natural disasters and how to respond when you are impacted by disaster events. This is intended to be an open webinar (don’t worry, you’re not on camera!) format whereby attendees can ask questions in the chat and receive real-time answers from industry experts.
Speaker: Ali Soltani, PhD, PE, CEEM, Risk Control Consulting Director, Global Natural Hazards Strategy
- Recognize Wildfire Hazard (what models say, climate, and tools/technologies)
- Identify Exposures (what was at risk, structure characteristics, and operations)
- Recommend Controls (What could have been done? Mitigation strategies and preparedness)
Speaker: David Klinger, Assistant Vice President, National Field Property and Catastrophe Claims
- Overview of CNA CAT Response
- Steps you can take to prepare for a claim.
**This webinar will be presented on two different dates for your convenience**
Tuesday February 4th at 12:30pm
and
Thursday February 6th at 6:30pm
Time
(Tuesday) 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Location
Zoom
Organizer
SCVMAINFO@SCVMA.ORGAPPROVED FOR ONE HOUR CALIFORNIA STATUTORY CEU
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SCVMA and VISC Town Hall: Natural Disaster Preparedness ***Click Here to Register for the February 6th Town Hall*** This Town
Event Details
SCVMA and VISC Town Hall:
Natural Disaster Preparedness
***Click Here to Register for the February 6th Town Hall***
This Town Hall style webinar will offer short presentations followed by Q&A from our colleagues at CVMA Veterinary Insurance Services Company on what you can do to prepare your home and business in advance of natural disasters and how to respond when you are impacted by disaster events. This is intended to be an open webinar (don’t worry, you’re not on camera!) format whereby attendees can ask questions in the chat and receive real-time answers from industry experts.
Speaker: Ali Soltani, PhD, PE, CEEM, Risk Control Consulting Director, Global Natural Hazards Strategy
- Recognize Wildfire Hazard (what models say, climate, and tools/technologies)
- Identify Exposures (what was at risk, structure characteristics, and operations)
- Recommend Controls (What could have been done? Mitigation strategies and preparedness)
Speaker: David Klinger, Assistant Vice President, National Field Property and Catastrophe Claims
- Overview of CNA CAT Response
- Steps you can take to prepare for a claim.
**This webinar will be presented on two different dates for your convenience**
Tuesday February 4th at 12:30pm
and
Thursday February 6th at 6:30pm
Time
(Thursday) 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location
Zoom
Organizer
SCVMAINFO@SCVMA.ORGAPPROVED FOR ONE HOUR CALIFORNIA STATUTORY CEU
08feb6:00 pm9:30 pm2025 SCVMA Annual CelebrationAdvanced Reservation Required - Sold Out!
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This event is sold out!
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This event is sold out!
SCVMA ANNUAL CELEBRATION AT DISNEY’S GRAND CALIFORNIAN HOTEL
Time
(Saturday) 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Organizer
SCVMAINFO@SCVMA.ORGAPPROVED FOR ONE HOUR CALIFORNIA STATUTORY CEU
11feb6:30 pm8:00 pmSoutheast Chapter Meeting February 2025Diabetes Mellitus
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Effects of Dietary Therapy in Management of Canine Diabetes Mellitus This lecture will provide a definition of diabetes mellitus and its pathogenesis, describe diabetes mellitus in dogs, briefly highlight
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Effects of Dietary Therapy in Management of Canine Diabetes Mellitus
This lecture will provide a definition of diabetes mellitus and its pathogenesis, describe diabetes mellitus in dogs, briefly highlight the gut microbiome, and then describe the possible effects of macronutrients on management of canine diabetes mellitus.
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Speaker: Dr. Jose De Jesus Ruiz Romero, DVM, MS
Bio: Dr. Jose De Jesus Ruiz Romero (DVM, MS, Internal Medicine Residency trained) is a Clinical Nutrition Resident at MASH Outpatient. After earning his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2019, Dr. Ruiz completed a one-year rotating internship at a private specialty practice in Orange County, California, and was then accepted into a combined Small Animal Internal Medicine residency and a Master’s degree program at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign College of Veterinary Medicine. During his Internal Medicine training program, Dr. Ruiz recognized the significant role that nutrition played in disease management and wanted to expand his knowledge of Clinical Nutrition. He successfully completed his dual Internal Medicine and Master’s programs in July 2024. In August of that same year Dr. Ruiz began a Nutrition specialty training program under the mentorship of Dr. Lisa Weeth at Metropolitan Animal Specialty Hospital and with generous support from Hill’s Petcare, Inc.
Time
(Tuesday) 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Organizer
Melissa Garcia scvmase@gmail.comAPPROVED FOR ONE HOUR CALIFORNIA STATUTORY CEU
11feb6:30 pm9:00 pmSaddleback-Capo Valley Chapter Meeting February 2025Canine Osteoarthritis
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Osteoarthritis in Dogs: A Multifactorial Disease Requiring a Multimodal Approach ***Click Here to RSVP*** In this lecture, attendees will: Learn
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Osteoarthritis in Dogs: A Multifactorial Disease Requiring a Multimodal Approach
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In this lecture, attendees will:
- Learn about canine osteoarthritis (OA)
- Explore current treatment modalities
- Learn about the safety and science behind polysulfated glycosaminoglycan (PSGAG)
- Understand how PSGAG may fit into their management strategy for canine OA
Speaker: Paris Revoir, DVM
Bio: Dr. Revoir, a graduate of the Michigan State University (MSU) College of Veterinary Medicine, began his career as an associate in small animal practice in Midland, Mich. Four years later, he joined Hill’s Pet Nutrition as a professional services representative in the Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minn. area. In 1990, Dr. Revoir opened PetWorks Veterinary Hospital, a full-service small animal practice in Overland Park, Kan., that was recognized for innovation. In 1999, he received the prestigious Distinguished Veterinary Alumni Award from the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at Michigan State, which honors one MSU CVM graduate annually for excellence in private practice. During his time in private practice in Overland Park, Dr. Revoir hosted “Pet Talk,” a live ask-the-vet radio call-in program, and served on several animal health industry practitioner advisory boards. In 2003, he returned to industry for years of service at Hill’s, Bayer Animal Health, Merck Animal Health and Zomedica, where he provided technical support to marketing, customer service and field sales organizations; worked with key opinion leaders and veterinary colleges; and offered critical input to R&D teams. In 2021, after one year with Zomedica, Dr. Revoir received the prestigious Professional Services Veterinarian of the Year award. Dr. Revoir joined American Regent Animal Health in 2022 as a Technical Services Veterinarian where he continues to support veterinarians in practice. He currently resides in Minnetrista, Minn., with his wife Tracy (also an accomplished veterinarian), their two cats Gracie and Skeeter, and their dog Tilly.
Time
(Tuesday) 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest
23131 Lake Center Drive, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Organizer
Dr. Laura Weatherford, laurawdvm@aol.comAPPROVED FOR ONE HOUR CALIFORNIA STATUTORY CEU
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H5 Bird Flu in LA County: Cases in Pets Exposed to Raw Milk and Raw Diets ***Click Here to
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H5 Bird Flu in LA County:
Cases in Pets Exposed to Raw Milk and Raw Diets
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Speakers: Emily Beeler, DVM, MPH, DACVPM & Melissa Jae, DVM, DACVPM
Bio: Dr. Emily Beeler, DVM, MPH, DACVPM works for the Veterinary Public Health Program, with a focus on animal disease surveillance and emerging infectious diseases. Before joining public health in 2005, she worked for 9 years as a small animal general medicine and surgery practitioner in the South Bay area of LA County.
Bio: Dr. Melissa Jae graduated in 2006 from the Atlantic Veterinary College in Canada. After spending nearly a decade in small animal practice in Hawaii, she found the fulfilling world of shelter medicine and moved to California. She served as a shelter veterinarian for the City of Los Angeles and the County of San Diego before jumping once again to a different world in vet med. She has now served as a public health veterinarian for the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health since 2018 and become a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine in 2024.
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Time
(Wednesday) 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Location
Zoom
Organizer
SCVMAINFO@SCVMA.ORGAPPROVED FOR ONE HOUR CALIFORNIA STATUTORY CEU
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SCVMA and VCA OCVS Present Anesthesia Monitoring for Technicians
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SCVMA and VCA OCVS Present
Anesthesia Monitoring for Technicians
Back By Popular Demand!
In this lecture, we will review machine set up, leak testing, and anesthesia monitoring parameters. This talk is geared towards technicians, but doctors and assistants are welcome to attend.
Wednesday February 12, 2025
Dinner Included!
Dinner Served: 6:15pm
Lecture Starts: 6:30pm
Location:
VCA OCVS
3021 Edinger Ave, Tustin, CA 92780
For More Information and to RSVP **Click Here**
Presented By:
Dr. Michael King, DVM, MPH
Bio: Dr. Michael King, a proud Michigan native, earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Michigan State University in 2004. His commitment to healthcare led him to achieve a Master’s of Public Health in 2014 from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. With a wealth of experience in emergency medicine, general practice, and having served as the area Medical Director for VCA on Oahu for five years, Dr. King brings a diverse skill set to our VCA OCVS emergency department.
Beyond the medical realm, Dr. King embraces a balanced lifestyle. During his off-time, he immerses himself in the joys of hiking, yoga, weight lifting, gaming, and spending time with his husband and their lively canine companions—two French Bulldogs named Jack and Violet, as well as black lab puppy Willy.
Time
(Wednesday) 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
VCA Orange County Veterinary Specialists
3021 Edinger Ave
Organizer
VCA OCVSAPPROVED FOR ONE HOUR CALIFORNIA STATUTORY CEU
12feb7:00 pm8:30 pmSan Gabriel Chapter Meeting February 2025Surgical Site Infection
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Minimizing Surgical Site Infections **Click Here to RSVP** In this presentation, we will cover the emergence of antimicrobial resistance, the
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Minimizing Surgical Site Infections
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In this presentation, we will cover the emergence of antimicrobial resistance, the causes of and mechanisms that allow resistance to develop, risk factors for surgical site infection (SSI), and methods and techniques to minimize the risk of infections.
Speaker: Dr. Peter Vogel, DVM, DACVS
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Time
(Wednesday) 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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Dr. Jessica Chen: sgvchapterscvma@gmail.comAPPROVED FOR ONE HOUR CALIFORNIA STATUTORY CEU
13feb6:30 pm9:00 pmOrange County Chapter Meeting February 2025 **New Location**Hemp Cannabinoids
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The Wonderful World of Hemp Cannabinoids in Small Animal Practice ***Click Here to RSVP*** This session will discuss what veterinarians should be
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The Wonderful World of Hemp Cannabinoids in Small Animal Practice
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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.
Please note that the meeting location has been changed to Gulliver’s SteakHouse
Located at
18482 MacArthur Blvd, Irvine, CA 92612
**This will be our permanent location for all future meetings unless noted.**
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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Time
(Thursday) 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Autumn Lindsay-McIntyre, scvmaoc@gmail.comAPPROVED FOR ONE HOUR CALIFORNIA STATUTORY CEU
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Osteoarthritis in Dogs: A Multifactorial Disease Requiring a Multimodal Approach ***Click Here to Register*** Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most
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Osteoarthritis in Dogs: A Multifactorial Disease Requiring a Multimodal Approach
***Click Here to Register***
Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common conditions in dogs and can result in chronic, progressive clinical signs including pain, inflammation, and decreased range of motion (ROM). The presentation reviews common signs of OA (considerations to improve early diagnosis), pain pathways, various treatment modalities and the benefits of early intervention utilizing a multimodal approach to long-term management.
Speaker: Dr. Avi Blake, DVM – Sr. Manager, Professional Services Veterinarian American Regent Animal Health
Bio: Dr. Blake received her BS in Zoology and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degrees from the University of California – Davis and after graduation, completed an internship at a private full-service primary and referral equine practice in Southern California. After working as an associate veterinarian, she opened her own ambulatory practice in Sacramento, California growing her business over the next 9 years.
In 2008, Dr. Blake transitioned away from clinical practice to pursue technical editing and writing for a major publishing company and for a variety of animal health industry clients. Her work included technical writing and editing for sponsored articles, continuing education, symposium proceedings and website content for companies such as Abbott Animal Health, Bayer Animal Health, Nestlé Purina, Dechra, VetStreet and others. Her byline appeared frequently in Veterinary Medicine and on dvm360.com.
Dr. Blake has continued to support clinical veterinarians as both a Pharmacovigilance Veterinarian, monitoring and evaluating the safety and efficacy of animal health products and as a Technical Marketing Manager, working with scientists and other veterinarians to introduce a novel line of oral products for dogs. Dr. Blake joined American Regent Animal Health in 2021 where she continues to support veterinarians in practice as a Sr. Manager, Professional Services Veterinarian.
She currently resides in Flower Mound, TX
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Time
(Tuesday) 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Location
Zoom
Organizer
SCVMAINFO@SCVMA.ORGAPPROVED FOR ONE HOUR CALIFORNIA STATUTORY CEU
march 2025
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Access to Veterinary Care: Expanding the Spectrum of Care to Meet Client and Patient Needs ***Click Here to Register***
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Access to Veterinary Care:
Expanding the Spectrum of Care to Meet Client and Patient Needs
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Speakers: Shannon Minninger, DVM & Jon Detweiler
Bio: Dr. Sharon Minninger is a small animal veterinarian practicing in southeastern Pennsylvania. Dr. Minninger founded and owns Telford Veterinary Hospital; additionally, she provides operational veterinary oversight as the Team Veterinarian for a regional K9 Search and Rescue team and serves as a partner/consultant with Veterinary Business Builders. She has spoken nationally on a variety of veterinary topics, serves on numerous veterinary advisory boards and consults industry partners on best practices with a focus on emerging medicine and technologies. Dr. Minninger obtained her undergraduate degree from Delaware Valley University and completed veterinary school at University of Tennessee (go Volunteers!). She has spent over a decade volunteering with therapy dogs in the local special needs community where her therapy “dingo” named Heidi, and has reached local celebrity status after having a children’s book written about her therapy work. When she is not in practice, she enjoys gardening, hiking outdoors and traveling with her husband as well as their two Belgian Tervurens
Jon Detweiler Bio: Jon Detweiler is a veterinary hospital administrator and leadership consultant in southeastern Pennsylvania. Jon owns the Telford Veterinary Hospital and serves as a partner/consultant with Veterinary Business Builders. He is a dynamic speaker who presents at various national events and has authored a variety of management focused articles for veterinary journals and publications. Jon has focused on process building/efficiency, leadership development and employee performance across several industries including veterinary, public safety, emergency preparedness and mass event management. His undergraduate degree is in Emergency Management from Hahnemann University, and he has completed executive certificate work through Cornell University with a focus on Change Management/Executive Leadership. Though Jon’s focus has become veterinary operations, he is a Nationally Certified Paramedic who served the community as a MedEvac Flight Paramedic and a Medical Commander for a regional SWAT team. He is a proud “Terv” dad and he enjoys cooking, hunting and traveling with his wife.
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Time
(Tuesday) 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Location
Zoom
Organizer
SCVMAINFO@SCVMA.ORGAPPROVED FOR ONE HOUR CALIFORNIA STATUTORY CEU
18mar12:30 pm1:30 pmSCVCES- Canine Cardiomyopathies: Diagnosis & ManagementCanine Cardiomyopathy
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Canine Cardiomyopathies: Diagnosis & Management ***Click Here to Register*** This presentation examines dilated cardiomyopathy in dogs, as well as how to
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Canine Cardiomyopathies: Diagnosis & Management
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This presentation examines dilated cardiomyopathy in dogs, as well as how to diagnose and manage the condition. In addition, it covers the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy. Lastly, it delves into the diagnosis, treatment guidelines, and prognosis of ventricular tachyarrhythmia.
Learning Objectives:
1. Gain an understanding of dilated cardiomyopathy— primary (idiopathic/genetic) versus secondary.
2. Discuss arrhythmogenic right ventricular (arrhythmic) cardiomyopathy (ARVC) in boxers and bulldogs.
3. Acquire knowledge of clinical management of ARVC.
4. Be able to recognize secondary myocardial diseases, including tachycardia-induced cardiomyopathy and myocarditis.
Speakers: Lance Visser DVM, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology)
Bio: Dr. Lance C. Visser is from Grand Rapids, Michigan. He obtained a combined DVM/MS in 2010 from Michigan State University. He then completed a small animal rotating internship at North Carolina State University in 2011, followed by a combined residency/MS program in cardiology at The Ohio State University in 2014.
Dr. Visser is currently an associate professor of cardiology in the Department of Clinical Sciences at Colorado State University. Before this, he was on the faculty at the University of California, Davis, for 7 years (from 2014 to 2021).
Dr. Visser is an award-winning educator and has a passion for helping veterinarians with the clinical management of patients with heart disease. He is frequently invited to speak locally, nationally, and internationally on a vast range of topics related to heart disease in animals. His primary research interest is improving the noninvasive assessment of cardiac structure and function in dogs and cats.
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Time
(Tuesday) 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Location
Zoom
Organizer
SCVMAINFO@SCVMA.ORGAPPROVED FOR ONE HOUR CALIFORNIA STATUTORY CEU