Do You Have RATS in Your Network? Veterinary Cybersecurity in 2023

Approved for one hour California Statutory CEU

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ABSTRACT TEXT: There are a frustratingly large number of threats to the stability and security of a veterinary practice, not the least of which come from cyber criminals seeking to gain access to your records or exploit vulnerabilities to infect your network with ransomware. In the past, a sturdy anti-virus program may have been enough, but threat actors have leveled up their game and so should you. A multi-pronged approach to cyber security is a must for veterinary practices to protect themselves and to even the playing field.  In this presentation, we’ll make clear the types of vulnerabilities that are common to veterinary practices and provide tangible strategies on how to best secure these weak points.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• The different types of threats veterinary practices face today
• Why signature-based anti-virus solutions are outdated, and how behavior-based Next Gen AV provides an additional layer of protection

• The ways phishing attempts have become more sophisticated, and ways a blend of technology and training can help protect your practice
• The importance of secure, managed technologies with proper patching to stay ahead of threats
• The advent of AI-centric defense strategies to detect and alert suspicious behavior
• Data continuity, and the importance of recovery time objectives in the event of a disaster
• Understanding RATs (Remote Access Tools) and how to keep them secure

Speaker: William Lindus, Director of Operations, I.T. Guru

Bio: For over a decade, William Lindus has serviced the veterinary industry through his background in providing operational management solutions to help keep veterinary practices safe and profitable. As the Director of Operations for I.T. Guru, he loves helping his clients navigate complex technology decisions and helping them foster a business environment that is secure, stable, and sustainable. William is an active member of VetPartners, a national group of trusted veterinary consultants and advisors, and as a speaker, William is excited to share his technology best practices through podcasts, webinars, and conference speaking engagements.

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Communicating with Clients in the Human Medical Field

Please join us for a live and interactive meeting, lecture, and workshop

Approved for 2 hours California Statutory CEU

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Objective: Learn to communicate with human health care providers in order to provide the best care for their pets. Gain an informed ally for your patients’ care. Practice using terms and phrases that promote collaboration for care rather than a combative situation where the pet suffers.

Speakers:

Mandy Helton, BAS,RVTg, VTS (ECC)

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.

Allyne Moon, RVT, CCFP

Bio: Allyne Moon has been working in veterinary medicine since 1992. She received her LVT license from the State of Alaska in 2003, her Californian RVT license in 2004, is an Expert Witness for the State of California, and is a former VMB Hospital Inspector.  As a result of a continued interest in improving the veterinary community, she lectures nationally and locally on a variety of subjects including:  veterinary forensics, shelter medicine, radiation safety, and suicide prevention.  Allyne’s love for animals led her to work for an open-admission municipal animal shelter in Southern California for 8 years. She now works as Membership Secretary at the Southern California Veterinary Medical Association in Cypress, CA.  In her “spare time,” Allyne provides consulting and staff training services and volunteers at veterinary free clinics run by Downtown Dog Rescue (South Central LA) and Amanda Foundation (Watts).  She is heavily involved in veterinary professional organizations- including the Animal Health Foundation, Southern California Veterinary Medical Association, California Registered Veterinary Technicians Association, and is the first non-DVM to be appointed to the SCVMA  Board of Trustees.    

How veterinarians are using liquid biopsy for cancer detection in dogs: a look at clinical performance and real-world results

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Agenda

6:30 pm- 7:00 pm Welcome and Social 

7:00 pm-8:00 pm Dinner and Lecture

Approved for one hour California Statutory CEU

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Program Description:

Once a test has been validated and is commercially available, it is important for the laboratory to periodically report utilization and performance metrics regarding the test. Blood-based liquid biopsy using next-generation sequencing became clinically available in May 2021. Since that time, the test has been ordered for thousands of patients, primarily as a screening tool for dogs at higher risk of cancer, and as an aid in diagnosis for dogs for which there is a clinical suspicion of cancer. This session will review data from a cohort of 1,500 consecutive liquid biopsy tests received for commercial testing at one clinical laboratory, and will include a discussion of ordering patterns, positivity rates, and patient outcome data, along with how this data can be used to discuss liquid biopsy testing with clients. A series of interesting case studies will be presented, exploring the use of this testing in a variety of clinical settings. 

Speaker Bio: Gina Brandstetter, DVM

Dr. Gina Brandstetter is a graduate of the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. She has experience in small animal general practice and special interests in oncology, geriatric care, preventive care, and scientific communication. In her current position as a Medical Science Liaison at PetDx, Dr. Brandstetter is passionate about enhancing our approach to cancer detection and management with the adoption of liquid biopsy. Outside of work, she enjoys travel, spending time in nature, and going on family trips that include her yellow lab who loves nothing more than tagging along on any adventure.

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Appropriate Weight Control Programs for Overweight Pets- Do’s and Don’t’s

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Objective Statement:

• Participants will be able to describe the negative consequences of obesity in small animal patients
• Participants will be able to explain why feeding a veterinary therapeutic weight-loss diet is essential in any weight loss plan
• Participants will be able to explain why telling a client to “simply feeding less: of a maintenance pet food is potentially harmful and counter-productive in weight loss plans
• Participants will be able to describe how to calculate feeding amounts for a pet requiring weight loss
• Participants will be able to state what an appropriate rate of weight loss is for an overweight or obese pet.

Speaker: Stewart Morgan, DVM, Ph.D. DACVIM (Nutrition)

Bio: Dr. Morgan is originally from the east coast. He was born and raised in Baltimore, MD. He went to Haverford College in Pennsylvania for his Bachelors, Stony Brook University for his Ph.D. in Genetics, Cornell University for his D.V.M. and to Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine for his residency training in Comparative Veterinary Nutrition.

Dr. Morgan has both small and large animal experience. He was an Assistant Professor at Western University College of Veterinary Medicine and the former Associate Manager of Scientific Affairs (for the United States) at Hill’s Pet Nutrition.

Updated in Pancreatitis: Innovation and PANOQUELL-CA1

Approved for one hour California Statutory CEU

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Program description: “This presentation will review canine pancreatitis pathophysiology as well as the mechanism of action of the leukocyte-function associated antigen-1 (LFA-1) inhibitor, fuzapladib sodium for injection (PANOQUELL-CA1)”

Speaker: Dr. Jessica Burns

Bio:Dr. Jessica Burns graduated with her BS in Biochemistry from Baylor University before achieving her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from the University of Illinois in 2006.  Before joining Ceva as a veterinary service manager, she enjoyed working as a small animal practitioner and owner of a mobile house call practice.  Her work-related passions include feline medicine, client communication, and business management.  She currently resides with her family in Colorado.  Exploring the outdoors and being active are some of her favorite hobbies

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Radiology Assessments & AI (artificial intelligence)

Approved for one hour California Statutory CEU

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Presentation overview: 

An introduction to AI (artificial intelligence) technology and its applications in veterinary radiology. Creating a successful product in practice.

Learning outcomes: 

• Understand the benefits of AI
• Set appropriate expectations for what AI can do
• Understand the difference between AI assessment and human interpretation of films

Speaker: Emily Angell Crosley graduated in 2008 with the second graduating class of Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California. After completing a rotating internship and an ECC internship, the majority of her practicing career was split between emergency and general practice. In 2019, Emily joined SignalPET, just before the official launch of their AI radiology product in January 2020. Currently, she is the VP of Clinical Research and Development and is highly involved in the quality control process.

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Managing Client Communications (Reviews, Messenger, Comments, etc.) Online

Approved for one hour California Statutory CEU

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Summary: Remember the days when online comments were simple to monitor? All a practice had to do was monitor reviews in a few key areas! Now, there are multiple ways for a client to communicate their satisfaction (or dissatisfaction) with services provided by a hospital. Reviews management is still an ongoing process, but now pet owners can ping the hospital through Google My Business, Facebook Messenger, and multiple other social media platforms that allow comments and contact. How can it all be managed? More importantly, what is it best to say? Join us to learn some reviews management tips and tricks, as well as software, to keep your sanity intact!

SPEAKER: Kelly Baltzell, MA
Kelly is President and CEO of the Beyond Indigo family of companies, which she founded in 1997.   Under her leadership, Beyond Indigo companies have developed all types of veterinary websites (small animal, exotic, specialty, equine, mixed animal) that now reach millions of people a year. Kelly’s depth of experience, passion and visionary approach to the industry have made her an unparalleled leader in Internet marketing.

A true relationship builder who works to promote her clients and broadcast their stories to the world, Kelly speaks frequently about marketing trends and website design at national conventions and private functions. Prior to creating Beyond Indigo, she served as Site Manager for Online Psych, the mental health community of America Online, and designed customized mental health programming for the AOL Health Channel. Online Psych had up to four million page views per day and attained placement on AOL’s Welcome Screen. After Online Psych merged with iVillage.com, Kelly became Director of Interactive Health and was later promoted to Executive Director of Health. She helped generate more than 18 million page views a month for iVillage.com.

Kelly was graduated from George Washington University with a degree in International Affairs & Economics and received her Master’s degree in Counseling & Psychology from St. Mary’s.  Kelly is a proud parent, currently living with her family in Minnesota.

SPEAKER: Tom Kiesel

Tom has an impressive track record of working with a diverse range of companies, from dynamic startups to Fortune 500 corporations, showcasing his ability to adapt to varying market conditions. Presently, he holds the Director of Marketing Services position at Beyond Indigo Pets.

In this capacity, Tom leads a team of highly skilled Marketing Strategists who handle clients across the United States and Canada. He is widely recognized for his ability to deliver innovative marketing strategies that have driven increased brand awareness and revenue growth.

Tom’s dynamic leadership skills, coupled with his creative thinking and ability to inspire and motivate his team, have earned him an important position at a respected company in the marketing industry where he hopes to continue performing at a high level for many years to come.

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SCVMA and USDA Present: Accreditation and Getting International and US Health Certificates Right the First Time

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4 hours of CA Statutorily Approved CE units

Limited to 140 attendees

Chas Hendricks Symposium

USDA-APHIS and CDFA

Accreditation and Getting Health Certificates Right the First Time

Sunday, May 7, 2023
9 AM to 1:30 PM
Western University of Health Sciences
**Doors Open at 815 for Registration and Breakfast**
All staff welcome!

featuring:

David Ewey, DVM, MPVM
Todd Carnes, NVAP Coordinator
Emily Nietzreba, DVM

There will be a $50.00 no show fee for those who register and fail to attend on May 7, 2023 or cancel by 4/23/2023

Canine Osteoarthritis: Early Diagnosis and Intervention Keeps Dogs on their Feet

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Approved for one hour California Statutory CEU

Topic: Canine Osteoarthritis

Speaker: Carolina Medina, DVM, DACVSMR, CVA, CVP

Bio: Dr. Carolina Medina received a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from St. George’s University in 2005. During 2005-2006, she became certified in veterinary acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, Tui-na massage and Food Therapy by the Chi University. In 2010, she became certified in canine rehabilitation therapy through the Canine Rehabilitation Institute, and in 2013 she became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Medina held the position of Clinical Assistant Professor and Chief of Integrative Medicine at the University of Florida from 2008-2013. In 2006, she was one of the founders of both the American Association of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, as well as the
American Journal of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine and has been an Associate Editor since its inception. She served on the Board of Directors for the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management from 2011-2015, as well as
for the American Association of Rehabilitation Veterinarians from 2012-2017. She currently serves on the Board of St. George’s University Florida Chapter Alumni Association as the Treasurer. In 2019, Dr. Medina became a certified veterinary pain practitioner through the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management. Dr. Medina currently works as a Regional Consulting Veterinarian for Elanco Animal Health.

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Get with the Current “ACVIM” Guidelines: Management of Chronic Valvular Disease

Approved for one hour California Statutory CEU

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Summary: Approximately 10% of dogs have heart disease, and of those, around 30% will develop congestive heart failure (CHF). Of dogs with heart disease, the number 1 cause is chronic valvular disease (CVD). This case-based course will review canine CVD, including its pathophysiology and American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) clinical stages and updated treatment recommendations, along with the rationale for staging heart disease. The importance of calculating sleeping/resting respiratory rate and vertebral heart score (VHS), as well as supporting diagnostic tests, will be discussed. The EPIC study will be explored in detail, including specific findings and recommendations from the Cardiac Education Group (CEG) that may help clinicians improve patients’ quality of life and delay onset of CHF or cardiac death.

Learning Objectives:

1. Know how to use appropriate diagnostic tests to stage dogs with chronic valvular disease (CVD) according to the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) Heart Failure Staging scheme, with emphasis on the role of echocardiography versus thoracic radiographs.
2. Learn the new recommendations for treatment of stage B2 CVD, with emphasis on the scientific evidence responsible for the updates.
3. Learn the new recommendations for treatment of stage C CVD, with emphasis on the scientific evidence responsible for the updates.

Bio: Dr. Sonya Gordon is an ACVIM diplomate in cardiology, professor of cardiology, and Eugene Ch’en chair in cardiology at Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. She has published original manuscripts, book chapters, and a textbook.

Dr. Gordon’s interests and expertise in teaching have led to many invitations to organize and take part in continuing education events for veterinarians and veterinary cardiologists around the world. These opportunities, coupled with her involvement in multicenter international studies, have provided her with a global perspective with respect to veterinary cardiology.

Dr. Gordon considers her home College Station, Texas, where she shares her life with her husband, 4 dogs, and 2 cats.

Sponsor:

Oh My Log- Championing Logbook Success

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Approved for one hour California Statutory CEU

OH MY LOG! CHAMPIONING LOGBOOK SUCCESS

Dr. Peter Weinstein & Kelley Detweiler

Maintaining DEA-compliant logbooks is one of the most tedious, frustrating and challenging parts of controlled substance recordkeeping. Ensuring that controlled substances being dispensed and administered to patients are consistently documented and balanced out when you’re running a busy practice is an ongoing struggle for veterinary professionals. While there is no “quick fix” to magically solving logbook challenges, there are ways to make the process easier. This session is designed to address various controlled substance logging challenges veterinary professionals experience by taking a practical approach to tackling the logging process in a way that champions success. Key areas, include:

1. Compliant Logs: Have you ever lost sleep wondering if your controlled substance logbooks are compliant? More importantly, what is the DEA definition of compliant? The answer is simple – compliant log entries balance out to zero…every time. If they don’t, you have some investigating to do. While properly balancing your logbooks is critical, it is not the only component in determining if your logs are compliant. Learn how to accurately balance log entries by documenting the right information, how to properly setup logbooks as well as best practices for ensuring that whatever logging system you use is working for rather than against you.
2. Discrepancies: If you haven’t experienced a discrepancy within your logbooks, you either haven’t been working in the veterinary industry very long or you haven’t ever reconciled your logbooks! Discrepancies are bound to happen. When they do, what do you do? Learn how to handle controlled substance log discrepancies when they arise, methods to resolve them and what to do if you run into a discrepancy that cannot be resolved.
3. Reconciliation: Reconciliation is the process of ensuring that two sets of records are in agreement. If you are not reconciling your controlled substance logs on a regular basis, you have no way of knowing if discrepancies exist or if your inventory matches up with what your logs show as being used. Learn best practices for conducting reconciliations and tips for streamlining the process.
4. Hub Loss: What constitutes hub loss, how it is determined and what is considered an “acceptable” amount of hub loss has left many veterinary professionals scratching their heads. Learn what the DEA’s position is on hub loss, how to account for it and tips for ensuring that your controlled substance logs properly document it.
5. Getting Wasted: Still unsure how do you document, log, and account for controlled substance waste? The wasting process is a common culprit when it comes to logbook discrepancies because documenting waste it is often overlooked. Learn what is required for documenting controlled substance waste and best practices for making sure it is properly documented.

SPEAKER: Peter Weinstein, DVM, MBA

Dr. Peter Weinstein attended Cornell University undergraduate and the University of Illinois to receive his DVM.  He acquired his MBA from University of Redlands. Dr. Weinstein has worked in small animal private practice as an associate and as a practice owner.  In the veterinary industry, he acted as Medical Director overseeing the Claims Department for Veterinary Pet Insurance. Dr. Weinstein uses his wealth of experience and expertise to provide small business and corporate consulting via his company, PAW Consulting. Dr. Weinstein has always been very active in organized veterinary medicine at the holding officer roles at the local and state level.  He also ran the Southern California Veterinary Medical Assocation for 14 years prior to retiring from his role as Executive Director in order to pursue other interests, including teaching at Western University.

Dr. Weinstein has been the recipient of many awards over the years including the 2018 Speaker of the Year for the Western Veterinary Conference Practice Management Section and in 2021 for the VMX Practice Management section. Dr. Weinstein  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 and two dogs.

SPEAKER: Kelley Detweiler

Kelley Detweiler is a DEA & regulatory compliance professional who provides controlled substance solutions to the veterinary, healthcare, supply chain and pharmaceutical industries. She is the coauthor of “Safeguarding Controlled Substances” published by AAHA in February 2021. Kelley speaks for various industry associations and writes for multiple publications including Analytical Cannabis, Packaging World, AAHA and Today’s Veterinary Business. Kelley also serves on the Board of Directors for the New Jersey Cannabusiness Association is the Head of Regulatory Affairs for a leading international supply chain company.

Sponsor

SCVMA and Hill’s Presents: Half-day Event focused on Oncology

All the Questions You’re Afraid to Ask—Answered—On Succession Planning or Selling a Veterinary Practice

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Approved for one hour California Statutory Approved CEU

Summary: In “All the Questions You Didn’t Know to Ask – Answered – About Succession Planning or Selling a Veterinarian Practice”, Brooke will guide you through the complex world of buying, selling, and bringing in or exiting partners as a means to plan for retirement in the veterinary industry or to cash out the value of your business. Gain valuable insights and knowledge on the nuances and laws surrounding these important topics, ask questions, and discuss real-life scenarios with the attorney who has aided in this exact process countless times. Brooke has personally assisted with the sale of veterinary practices, as well as assisting with the transition in and out of veterinarians into practices.

Speaker: Brooke M. Pollard, Esq.

Bio: Ms. Pollard is a partner at TLD Law’s Irvine office. Her practice focuses mainly on mergers and acquisitions of closely held businesses, real estate law, and entity use in estate planning.

Ms. Pollard handles all aspects of stock and asset purchases, including letters of intent, due diligence, purchase agreement preparation and review, closings and earn-out strategies. She has a particular emphasis on counseling and implementing business transition and succession strategies between family members. Brooke handles everyday matters for business owners including lease reviews, distribution agreements, employment agreements, tax saving strategies, corporate compliance, and asset protection.

SCVMA and BI Present

SCVMA and Hill’s Present: The Genderbread Man

Current Concepts and Controversies in Dermatology

Sunday, July 30, 2023

8:15 AM Registration/Breakfast

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

UC Irvine, Student Center

Directions and Parking Instructions w/Registration

Doors Open at 8:15 AM for Registration – Continental Breakfast

Lunch included

6 hours California Statutorily Approved Continuing Education

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Limited to the first 150 enrollees SCVMA members prior to July 19, 2023: FREE

NON-SCVMA members prior to July 19, 2021: $50

NON- SCVMA and SCVMA Members after October 20, 2021: $150.00

DVM Program featuring:

Wayne Rosenkrantz, DVM, DACVD : Management of Canine Atopic Dermatitis-Which Therapy and When? 

Dr. Rosenkrantz is a 1982 UC Davis graduate, who completed a private practice internship in 1983 and joined Dr. Craig Griffin for a residency-training program in 1983. His program was combined with interaction at the Medical School at UC Irvine and he achieved Diplomate status in the American College of Veterinary Dermatology (ACVD) in 1986.

Dr. Rosenkrantz has served on the ACVD and Australian Board of Examiners. He is a past chairman of the ACVD Research Funding Committee and has served on multiple past and present World Congress of Veterinary Dermatology Organization Committees. He is also currently a board member of the World Association for Veterinary Dermatology (WAVD), which functions as a governing body for the WCVD and promotes the advancement of veterinary dermatology internationally. He is a past president of the executive board of the ACVD and has served on the ACVD board for 12 years.

Dr Rosenkrantz was awarded the DVM Pharmaceutical Award of Excellence for his contributions to veterinary dermatology. He actively lectures throughout the United States and abroad and has also been an instructor for the European School of Advanced Veterinary Studies since 2005. He is also a clinical instructor for the Western Veterinary Medicine College in Pomona California for his involvement in clinical rotations of veterinary students at the Tustin location.

He has published many articles and book chapters on small animal and equine dermatology, including significant contributions to the Current Veterinary Dermatology, the Science and Art of Therapy and well as the therapy section in the 7th edition of Muller and Kirk’s Small Animal Dermatology. He is also a co-editor of a new textbook, Veterinary Allergy and Immunology.

His special interest include: veterinary dermatology therapeutics, feline and equine dermatology, dermatohistopathology, canine alopecia, immune mediated skin diseases and chronic allergic skin and ear disease management.

Melissa Hall, DVM, DACVD The Pruritic Cat-How to Control Refractory Cases 

Dr. Melissa Hall graduated from the School of Veterinary Medicine at UC Davis in 2006. While attending UC Davis, Dr. Hall was involved in many clubs and received numerous scholarships. She served as the class president for several years as well as the President of the Veterinary Business Club. Upon graduation, Dr. Hall completed a 12 month rotating internship with the Florida Veterinary Specialists and the North Bay Animal and Bird Hospital in Tampa, FL.

During her earlier studies, Dr. Hall developed a passion for all things dermatology. She accepted a residency position in veterinary dermatology in 2007 at Animal Dermatology Clinic in Tustin, CA and achieved Diplomate status in 2011.

In her spare time, Dr. Hall enjoys yoga, knitting, travel and spoiling her four-legged children.

Craig Griffin, DVM, DACVD Controversies and new diagnostic tools in canine otitis externa

Dr. Craig Griffin is a graduate of Cornell University and completed his residency at UC Davis in 1980. Dr. Griffin is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Dermatology (ACVD), has served on the Board of Directors and examination committee for the ACVD and was the President of the ACVD in 1999/2000. He also served as president of the American Academy of Veterinary Dermatology and of the Western States Veterinary Conference. Dr. Griffin is the founder and co-owner of Animal Dermatology Clinic.

Dr. Griffin is a frequent lecturer and clinical instructor of veterinary dermatology in this country and abroad. He has published many articles and books on small animal skin disease, including co-author of Muller and Kirks Small Animal Dermatology 5th -7th editions and co editor of Current Veterinary Dermatology, The Science and Art of Therapy. Dr. Griffin received the ACVD Award for Excellence for outstanding contributions in veterinary dermatology in 2001-2014.

Andrew Rosenberg, DVM, DACVD The Use of Cannabidiol in Veterinary Dermatology 

Dr. Andrew Rosenberg earned his Bachelor of Science with distinction in research from Cornell University in 2005.  He completed his 3-year dermatology residency with Animal Dermatology Clinic in southern California in 2013 and achieved Diplomate status with the American College of Veterinary Dermatology in the same year.  He received the American College of Veterinary Dermatology Clinical Science Residents Research Award for his work in cyclosporine (Atopica) associated gingival overgrowth in dogs.  He is an active member of the College of Veterinary Dermatology and currently is the Chairperson of the ACVD Education Committee.  He has multiple publications and lectures throughout nationally and internationally.  He has appeared on television on both News12 New Jersey and Nat Geo Mundo. He also been on a guest on radio shows and podcasts. Dr. Rosenberg has a strong interest in both allergies and autoimmune skin diseases.

While not in the office, he donates his time to treat skin conditions of animals in zoos and wildlife centers.  In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with Jackson, his Labrador retriever, as well as skiing and traveling.

Catherine Milley, DVM, DACVD Adverse Food Reactions-Do They Exist and How to Diagnosis Them 

Dr. Catherine Milley grew up in western Canada where she earned a Bachelor’s degree at the University of Calgary and went on to graduate from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 2006. Upon graduation, Dr. Milley worked for one year at a mixed large and small animal practice in a small town in Alberta seeing her patients in-clinic and on-farm. Her next six years were spent practicing small animal medicine and surgery at a busy hospital in St. Albert, Alberta. It was here that Dr. Milley discovered her passion for veterinary dermatology and decided to pursue a specialty career in the field. Dr. Milley accepted a residency position with the Animal Dermatology Clinic at the Louisville location in July, 2013 and obtained Diplomate status with the American College of Veterinary Dermatology (ACVD) in 2016. She is particularly interested in infectious diseases such as parasitic diseases and methicillin resistant Staphylococcal infections as well as the diagnosis and management of allergic dermatitis in companion animals.

Away from work Dr. Milley enjoys spending time with her husband and two dogs. She loves to travel, bake and spend time outdoors.

​Randy Thomas, DVM, DACVD How do you Manage Methicillin Resistance with Topical Therapy Only

Dr. Randy Thomas is a 1992 graduate of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University. Following graduation, he worked as a small animal practitioner for 4 years in Fort Wayne, Indiana. In 1999, he completed a 3-year residency in veterinary dermatology at the University of Florida. He is board-certified in veterinary dermatology and is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Dermatology. He has been in private referral dermatology practice since 1999. He is also a courtesy, adjunct faculty at the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Florida.

Dr. Thomas’ professional interests include allergic diseases in the dog and cat, diseases of the ear, and autoimmune skin diseases. He has contributed chapters to two veterinary texts: Cancer in Dogs and Cats (Morrison WB, editor) and Small Animal Dermatology Secrets (Campbell KL, editor). He has lectured nationally at the North American Veterinary Conference and Western Veterinary Conference, as well as numerous regional and local conferences.

There will be a $50.00 fee to SCVMA Members that RSVP and fail to attend or fail to cancel by July 25, 2023

Current Concepts and Controversies in Dermatology

Sunday, July 30, 2023

8:15 AM Registration/Breakfast

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

UC Irvine, Student Center

Directions and Parking Instructions w/Registration

Doors Open at 8:15 AM for Registration – Continental Breakfast

Lunch included

6 hours California Statutorily Approved Continuing Education

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Limited to the first 150 enrollees SCVMA members prior to July 19, 2023: FREE

NON-SCVMA members prior to July 19, 2021: $50

NON- SCVMA and SCVMA Members after October 20, 2021: $150.00

Veterinary Team Member Program featuring:

 Theresa Cosper-Roberts, RVT, CVPM, CVBL- Dermatology Overview

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.

Fove’ Hardy, RVT- Zoonotic Skin Disease

Seasoned Veterinary Technician, with 28 years in veterinary medicine.
including specialty medicine and featured/published in the “Pulse Magazine” in 11/2020 & 4/2022. Registered since, 2001 with 10 years of managerial experience and 7 years of teaching in academia. As a seasoned Veterinary Technician, I will bring not only leadership but, knowledge, professionalism, and quality work to any organization.

Sarah Kolb, BAS, CVT, LAT, VTS (CP- exotic companion animals)- Beak and Feather Diseases

After obtaining her Bachelor of Applied Science in Veterinary Nursing from St. Petersburg College in 2018, Sarah earned the Veterinary Technician Specialty (Exotic Companion Animals) in 2015. She currently works at ISU Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center, Ames, Iowa. She is a member of the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America, Central Iowa Veterinary Technician Association, and International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. She also serves on the Association of Avian Veterinarians Technician Committee. Sarah has had numerous articles published and she has lectured extensively on exotic animal topics. She has fostered birds for the Des Moines Animal Rescue League since 2014. Her interests include avian anatomy, physiology, behavior and enrichment; wildlife rehabilitation; and anesthesia.

Yvonne Brandenberg, RVT, VTS (Internal Medicine- Small Animal)- Hepatocutaneous Syndrome

Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS (SAIM), is a veterinary technician with over 17 years of experience in the field, and obtained her specialty credentials in small animal internal medicine in 2016. Yvonne has spoken at national and international veterinary conferences on a variety of subjects.

Yvonne founded Internal Medicine For Pet Parents in 2018, and is a co-author of a non-fiction series geared toward pet owners to understand complicated veterinary diseases. The first published work in the series is the “Pet Health Journal: A 6 Month Journal for Medications, Exams, & Healthy Living” in 2019, followed by “Canine & Feline Seizure Journal: A Log to Track Seizures, Medications, & Vet Visits For Your Dog or Cat” in 2020.

Yvonne is a proud member of California Writers Club Tri-Valley Branch, 20Booksto50k, Nonfiction Authors Association, and The Alliance of Independent Authors. She continues to work on her craft and elevate independent publishers. A rising tide lifts all ships.

Visit www.internalmedicineforpetparents.com to learn more about her non-fiction.

Erica Brandt, CVT, VTS (ECC)- Pathophysiology of Wound Healing/wound Care for Technicians

Erica is the Clinical Manager of Surgery and Anesthesia at WestVet in Boise Idaho. Erica passed her VTS exam in 2009 to become one of the first VTS (ECC) in Idaho. She served as the president of the Idaho Society of Veterinary Technicians and Assistants for ten years. She is passionate about emergency medicine, anesthesia, surgery, feline medicine, and the profession of Veterinary Technology in general. When not helping pets, teaching, or mentoring her amazing team, she enjoys anything outdoors with her husband Curtis and her two children Sean and Alexandra.

Allyne Moon, RVT, CCFP- Managing Dermatology Cases in a Shelter Environment

Allyne Moon has been working in veterinary medicine since 1992. She received her LVT license from the State of Alaska in 2003, her Californian RVT license in 2004, is an Expert Witness for the State of California, and is a former VMB Hospital Inspector.  As a result of a continued interest in improving the veterinary community, she lectures nationally and locally on a variety of subjects including:  veterinary forensics, shelter medicine, radiation safety, and wellness.  Allyne’s love for animals led her to work for an open-admission municipal animal shelter in Southern California for 8 years. She now works as Membership Secretary at the Southern California Veterinary Medical Association in Cypress, CA.  In her “spare time,” Allyne provides consulting and staff training services and volunteers at veterinary free clinics run by Downtown Dog Rescue (South Central LA) and Amanda Foundation (Watts).  She is heavily involved in veterinary professional organizations- including the Animal Health Foundation, Southern California Veterinary Medical Association, California Registered Veterinary Technicians Association, and is the first non-DVM to be appointed to the SCVMA  Board of Trustees.    

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There will be a $50.00 fee to SCVMA Members that RSVP and fail to attend or fail to cancel by July 25, 2023

SCVMA Presents Leadership Training Pt. I

SCVMA and Boehringer-Ingelheim Present: Half-day CE

SCVMA Presents Leadership Training Pt. II