What June 15 Means for Veterinary Practices, Business, and Life!!

Featuring Dr. Emily Beeler, DVM, Veterinary Public Health

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“Veterinary Compounding in Modern Practice“

What attendees will learn: 

• What is compounding and how to use it effectively/beneficially in practice
• Common misconceptions surrounding compounding
• Top compounded preps and why they are common
• Dosage forms & flavors that can increase patient compliance
• Combo drugs – what they are & how they work
• General CA Regulations

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Approved for ONE hr California Statutorily Approved CE

SPEAKER

Patricia (Patsy) Douglas, RPh, FACVP

Patsy earned her Pharmacy Degree from University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, formerly Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science.  In 2019, she was inducted as a Fellow into the American College of Veterinary Pharmacy (ACVP).  She is also a member of several other pharmacy organizations, including American College of Apothecaries (ACA), Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding (ACP), and the Society of Veterinary Hospital Pharmacists (SVHP).

Patsy is a published author of two (2) articles, “Insulin Therapy in Canine and Feline Patients” (2019) and “Pharmacologic Treatment Plans for Canine Epilepsy” (2020).

Patsy has worked in several areas of Pharmacy but found her niche in veterinary pharmacy when she began working at Wedgewood Pharmacy about 8 years ago.  There, she shares with other Pharmacists the importance and nuances of veterinary pharmacy in the world of animal health.

Patsy would love to live in a world where all animals had access to care, where at-risk animals could find permanent homes, where zoo animals roamed free, where we could de-extinct species, and where all living things were shown their value to this planet.

She loves music, dancing, cooking, babies, lightning storms, learning, belly laughs, random acts of kindness, guacamole, crushed ice, bonfires, and more!

“SIMPLIFY THE COMPLEX- UPDATES in CHF” (congestive heart failure)

· Getting the early diagnosis: Don’t wait…investigate the heart murmur!

· ACVIM classification staging for mitral valve disease

· Updates in treatment options…CARDALIS™

· Client tools…resting respiratory rate app and other toys!

· Prognosis and ongoing care for the CHF patient

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Approved for one hour California Statutory CEU

Speaker: Stephen Ettinger, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM and Cardiology)

He was the medical director of the California Animal Hospital Veterinary Specialty Group in Los Angeles from 1980 until 2009. In 1970, Dr. Ettinger co-authored with Dr. P.F. Suter, the first veterinary small animal specialty textbook, Canine Cardiology (1971) and he has been author and editor of the Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine, a two volume treatise on veterinary medicine, available in five languages. Dr. Ettinger has presented talks throughout the world and has published over 160 professional articles in the veterinary literature. His areas of specialization are small animal veterinary internal medicine, small animal cardiology, hospital management and professional veterinary development. He is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Cardiology and Internal Medicine) and an Emeritus Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) and the American Heart Association (FAH

Avian Radiology Basics and Case Studies

What attendees will learn:

· Radiological normal anatomy of the common pet avian species,

· Some common radiological abnormalities associated with clinical syndromes of the pet avian.

Approved for 1 hour California Statutory Approved CEU

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SPEAKER

Elizabeth Marie Rush, BS, DVM, Dipl. ACZM (Zoo)

Dr. Marie Rush graduated from Auburn University with a BS in Animal and Dairy Science and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree, completed a rotating medicine and surgery internship at the Animal Medical Center (AMC) in New York City, followed by a residency in clinical zoo and wildlife medicine and surgery at the Wildlife Conservation Society, with focus training in advanced diagnostics imaging at AMC. She has worked at the Birmingham Zoo, served as faculty for Auburn university and St. George’s University’s Colleges of Veterinary Medicine, veterinarian for the Southeastern Raptor Center, and has wildlife field conservation research in multiple countries. Dr. Rush has been a full-time member of the imaging team for Antech Imaging Services since 2015, and works exclusively with zoo, exotics and wildlife species diagnostic imaging. She continues to enjoy working as a consulting and relief zoo veterinarian, and as a visiting professor at both AUCVM and SGUSVM every year. She also continues clinical practice with exotics species medicine and surgery. She is a Senior Research Fellow at the Winward Islands Research and Education Foundation and is honored to have been chosen by her students at SGU as a Banfield Golden Apple Award winning professor. She enjoys mountain biking, artwork, reading, wildlife photography and hiking, and loves the menagerie of animals who share her life and home.

Patella Luxation: It’s NOT the Patella’s Fault

Approved for 1 hour California Statutory CEU

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Stop thinking of Patella Luxation as a “Diagnosis”. Think of
Patella Luxation as a “Clinical Sign”. In this presentation, we will
discuss the common causes of Patella Luxation and how
outcomes have improved by directing treatment at the
underlying cause.

Speaker: Dr. Kenneth Bruecker, DVM, MS, DACVS, DACVSMR

Dr. Bruecker is the Founder of the Veterinary Medical and
Surgical Group and Founder of Continuing Orthopedic
Veterinary Education (COVE). ( www.covesurgery.com )
Dr. Bruecker is a board certified surgeon and also board
certified in veterinary sports medicine and rehabilitation, with
special interests in orthopedics and spinal surgery. He has
authored over 100 textbook chapters, journal articles, scientific
manuscripts, veterinary and pet owner educational materials. He
has been an innovator in the development of new surgical
techniques and orthopedic implants. He has been performing
arthroscopy for over 25 years.
Due to his expertise in spinal surgery, orthopedics and
arthroscopy he has been invited to educate and train
veterinarians throughout the world. His commitment to the
education of veterinarians, technicians and pet owners earned
him the California Veterinary Medical Association’s Veterinarian
of the Year in 2004.

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Canine Cancer Mutations Homologous To Human Hotspots: Precision Medicine Opportunity

Approved  for 1 hour California Statutory CEU

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Attendees will have the opportunity to review and discuss the precision medicine approach to treat cancer in dogs based on the largest canine genomic database. Specific points:

1. Tumor DNA sequencing: platform validation
2. Overlapping hotspot mutations between canine and human
3. Gene mutations in different tumor types and demographics
4. Incorporation of additional tools to treat cancer in dogs

SPEAKER: Lucas Rodrigues, DVM, MS, PhD

Lucas Rodrigues is a veterinarian at FidoCure in charge of investigating the impact of DNA mutations on tumor behavior, evaluating treatment possibilities based on genomic profile and performing scientific research for conferences and manuscript publications. He is an experienced investigator with a deep knowledge in the clinical oncology and molecular biology working in comparative oncology over the last 15 years.

Dr. Rodrigues received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University Paulista in São Paulo Brazil. After that, he completed his Master and Ph.D. degree from Universidade of São Paulo. He has large experience in molecular biology was acquired during his 5 years of Postdoc at University of Wisconsin-Madison and Penn State University. He worked in several projects supported by funding from The National Cancer Institute (NCI) and other agencies, and has authored at least 10 peer-reviewed journal papers and 4 book chapters. During his Postdoc work his was the first to identified the expression of FZD-6 in osteosarcoma and suggest hat the increased expression suppresses the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway, which in turn prevents the differentiation of cells and contributes to osteosarcoma tumor-initiating cells. During his research at Pen State University he prepared the first study to report the critical role of IGF2BP1 in melanoma metastasis, in addition to being the first study to demonstrate the role of any RNA-binding protein in the extracellular vesicle-mediated promotion of metastasis.

Dr. Rodrigues is continuing his work in the field of cancer research developing personalized medicine for dogs with cancer through the use of cutting-edge technologies, and taking the advantage of comparative oncology to also benefit human treatment against this devastating disease.

Understanding Pet Food – Basic & Clinical Nutrition

• This lecture provides information about nutrients and energy requirements, reading and interpreting pet food labels and nutritional profiles, and the nutritional management of healthy and sick pets with an emphasis on how it pertains to the formulation of OTC and therapeutic pet foods.

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Approved for one hour California Statutory CEU

Speaker – Dr. Amber Cohn

Bio:

Dr. Amber Cohn is a native of Southern California. She graduated from Cal Poly Pomona, and went on to receive her DVM degree from Cornell University. After graduation, she pursued a rotating small animal internship at VSH in San Diego, then worked for several years as an emergency veterinarian in Culver City, followed by various general practices in the Los Angeles area. She joined the team at Blue Buffalo in 2016, where she works directly with the R&D, marketing, and technical services veterinary teams to provide technical knowledge both internally and externally. Dr. Cohn’s professional interests include nutrition, emergency/critical care, internal medicine, and cardiology.  In her free time, she enjoys traveling, hiking, yoga, and loves trying new food/restaurants.

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   SCVMA DVM 2KX Trivia Night

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Hosted by Andy Loud

Limited to 100 participants

Prizes will be awarded!

Title: Understanding Pet Food – Basic & Clinical Nutrition

• Summary: This lecture provides information about nutrients and energy requirements, reading and interpreting pet food labels and nutritional profiles, and the nutritional management of healthy and sick pets with an emphasis on how it pertains to the formulation of OTC and therapeutic pet foods.

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Approved for 1 hour California Statutory Approved CEU

Speaker: Dr. Amber Cohn

• Bio: Dr. Amber Cohn is a native of Southern California. She graduated from Cal Poly Pomona, and went on to receive her DVM degree from Cornell University. After graduation, she pursued a rotating small animal internship at VSH in San Diego, then worked for several years as an emergency veterinarian in Culver City, followed by various general practices in the Los Angeles area. She joined the team at Blue Buffalo in 2016, where she works directly with the R&D, marketing, and technical services veterinary teams to provide technical knowledge both internally and externally. Dr. Cohn’s professional interests include nutrition, emergency/critical care, internal medicine, and cardiology.  In her free time, she enjoys traveling, hiking, yoga, and loves trying new food/restaurants.
  

Using Your Website for Client Education, Retention, and Profit

Attendees to my website presentation will learn what a comprehensive veterinary website looks like and how to utilize it on a daily basis.

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Approved for 1 hour California Statutory CEU

SPEAKER: Carl Palazzolo, DVM, MBA

Graduated from veterinary school at Mich State Univ in 1978

MBA from Pepperdine in 1985

Been in private practice for over 43 years.

Prior owner of the Long Beach Animal Hospital for 30 years

Author of PULSE digital photography articles since 2015

What’s new in canine mitral valve disease

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This discussion summarizes the new 2019 ACVIM Consensus Guidelines for mitral valve disease in congestive heart failure dogs, and an overview of the new science, diagnoses, management and treatment

Approved for one hour California Statutory Approved CEU

Speaker: Dr. Nora Grant

Dr. Nora Grant bio:

Dr. Grant  graduated from Auburn University with a DVM, worked as an associate in mixed practices in Colorado and northeast Texas, in small animal general practice, and as both relief and emergency veterinarian in Alabama.  For the next 20 years she started, owned and managed a feline exclusive practice. Her next venture was as an industry veterinarian for 5 years with Bayer Animal Health and is currently employed with Ceva Animal Health as Veterinary Services Manager for last 7 years.

Dr. Grant is past president of the Emergency Animal Clinic of Birmingham, a member of AAFP serving on the Cat Friendly Task Force Advisory Council, American Heartworm Society, and AVMA. She had been a guest lecturer at many veterinary schools. Dr. Grant has presented talks at many VMA meetings, both state and local across the country, lectured at VMX and WVC, presented a webinar on Puppy Socialization in Time of COVID-19 for Veterinary Summit 2020, has served on the Fear Free Speakers Bureau  for 3 years and will present a Webinar on Feline Elimination Issues at the 2020 AAFP Virtual Conference. She received the Ceva President’s Award for Veterinary Service Manager of the Year in 2015.

Her areas of interest are communication, Fear Free, behavior and ecto-parasites of small animals especially current challenges with heartworm preventive strategies.

Sponsored by CEVA

Topic: Nutritional Management of Feline Endocrine Disease

Speaker: TBD

Approved for 1 hour California Statutory CEU

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“A Focus on Pet Behavior and Practice”

Program is focused on the Entire Veterinary Hospital Team

All SCVMA team members encouraged to attend

VIRTUALLY via ZOOM

Room available at 845 AM

Lectures starting promptly at 900 AM

3 hours LIVE INTERACTIVE California Statutorily Approved CE credits

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Creating Happier Vet Visits in the Time of Covid

Curbside service and other changes associated with the Covid pandemic have resulted in some big changes in the way we see patients. Separating pets from their owners can increase anxiety from the moment we reach for them to the moment we begin the examination. In this session:

• Recognize the early signs of fear and anxiety.

• Understand that the different ways in which different animals cope with stress is critical if we are going to decrease the patients fear of the veterinary visit and keep the veterinary team safe.

• Learn how to use a low stress approach, pheromones and appropriate food rewards so we can make the visit easier on everyone and bond pet owners to our practice.

Preventive Behavior Care for the General Practitioner

Pet behavior problems are a leading cause of patient loss and yet many of these problems are preventable. This presentation will focus on:

• How to educate pet owners about normal pet behavior within the limits of an average veterinary appointment.

• The basic principles of safe and effective behavior modification.

• The most common issues facing owners of new puppies and kittens as well as some common-sense approaches to dealing with them

Speaker: Valarie V. Tynes, DVM, DACVB, DACAW Dr. Valarie Tynes is a native Texan and received her DVM from Texas A&M University. She  worked in private practice for 14 years before returning to academia to pursue a residency in  clinical animal behavior at the University of California at Davis in 2000. She has been a  diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists since 2003 and  is also Board Certified in Animal Welfare. She is a frequent speaker at veterinary meetings around the world and author of numerous articles and textbook chapters. She joined Ceva Animal Health in October of 2014 as a veterinary services specialist.

FREE for SCVMA Members; $99 for NON-SCVMA members

Limited to 150 attendees.  Thus, there will be $50 charge for those that register and DO NOT attend the event on 7/18/2021

Becoming Their Favorite- Enhancing the Client Experience

Did you ever secretly wish the dog could just bring himself in to see you or you could call the cat directly with his lab results?   Admit it, we love this business for the pets… not necessarily their humans!!

Well, COVID may have made SOME of that wish come true, but the owner is still sitting in the car and unless you want to get paid in tail wags and hairballs, they are also still the ones with the wallets. Let’s take a fun yet practical approach on how to enhance the relationship with your “human” clients, and:

• Learn the truth about what causes pet owners to complain or change vets and the surprising things they really need to stay satisfied and loyal.
• Discover some creative ways to add value to their experience
• And receive some “free dessert” bonus tools for keeping your staff motivated and happy.

“Happy crew, happy you… and happy pets and humans too.”

Approved for 1 hour of California Statutory Approved CEU

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Speaker: Megan Bendtzen, CEO & Founder of LifeBacon

Motivational Trainer & Speaker Megan Bendtzen is passionate about games, bacon and living an elevated life. She is the Founder and CEO of LifeBacon, a training and events company that teaches teams and individuals to Find their Sizzle. “When you add bacon, you just took it to the next level, and that’s what we do.” 

Combined with her enthusiasm and ability to engage people in compelling ways, she has created unique and memorable tools and experiences for people to elevate their lives.

She has been featured on Fox, NBC, The List TV Show, iHeart Radio, The Unstoppable Female Entrepreneur Summit and many other publications and podcasts with her out-of-the-box ideas and life-changing tips.

Megan worked in the veterinary field for 14 years while studying Leadership, Communication, Personal Growth Concepts and Relationships for over 18 years. She has worked with thousands of people and delivered hundreds of impactful seminars on a variety of related topics.

She resides in Southern California (soon-to-be Boise!) with her husband Jeff, both graduates of the University of Oregon. Go Ducks!

Tigilanol Tiglate

A new treatment option for mast cell tumors in dogs

This talk provides a basic overview of mast cells and mast cell tumor biology, as well as introducing a new, non-anesthetic option for the treatment of canine MCT. Numerous case examples are used to demonstrate how to properly dose, administer, and manage these cases.

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Approved for 1 hour California Statutory CEU

SPEAKER:  Scott Weinman, DVM, MBA

Scott Weinman was raised on a family farm in Minnesota.  From a very early age, he dreamed of becoming a veterinarian. After completing degrees in Biology and Chemistry from Concordia College in Moorhead, MN, he attended Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine where he obtained his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree. While in practice, he returned to Seattle University-Alber’s School of Business and Economics to earn his MBA in Operations Management.  Dr. Weinman completed a year-long Fellowship in Shelter Medicine (focus on infectious disease) in 2016 at UC Davis.

His veterinary career has encompassed general and emergency practice, managing veterinary practices, serving on the board of a multi-state practice network, working as a corporate trainer, providing relief veterinary services, and business consulting. Also, he has spent over a decade as a Field Based Technical Services Veterinarian, speaking on a variety of topics from Heartworm disease, Osteoarthritis, Pain Management, Canine & Feline Heart Disease, Atopic Dermatitis, Oncology, Wound Closure & Management, Infectious Disease and Vaccinology, and management topics such as Medical Adherence, Teambuilding and Leadership, and Marketing. Prior to joining Virbac, Dr. Weinman was an acute care veterinarian at a busy 24 hour emergency practice in the Portland area.

Dr. Weinman currently resides in Davis, CA where he lives with his partner, a labradoodle named “Daisy,” and a tuxedo cat named “Pinot Noir.”  He enjoys travel, outdoor activities, and is an amateur mixologist and chef.

Updates and Innovations in Mast Cell Tumor treatments

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Approved for 1 hour California Statutory Approved CEU

Speaker: Dr. Chad M. Johannes, DVM. DACVIM (SAIM, Oncology)
Assistant Professor of Oncology
Chad M. Johannes, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM, Oncology) is an Assistant Profession of Oncology at Iowa State University. His industry experience includes former Medical Director at Aranta Therapeutics, Inc. and coordination of the launch of Palladia (R), the first FDA-approved veterinary cancer therapeutic, during his time with Pfizer Animal Health (now Zoetis). Dr. Johannes’s practice experience includes primary care, specialty care, and academic settings. His areas of research interest include oncology therapeutic development, immunotherapeutics, and effective management of treatment-related side effects.

Coronavirus’s in 2021

1) We will compare and contrast animal and human coronavirus’s

2) What therapies work and don’t work

3) Vaccines, vaccines, and more vaccines

Approved for ONE hr California Statutorily Approved CE

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SPEAKER: Dave Bruyette, DVM, DACVIM

Dr. David Bruyette received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Missouri. Subsequently, he completed an internship at Purdue University and residency in internal medicine at the University of California-Davis. He was a staff internist at the West Los Angeles Veterinary Medical Group and a member of the Department of Comparative Medicine at Stanford University. Dr. Bruyette was an Assistant Professor and Head of Internal Medicine at Kansas State University and Director of the Analytical Chemistry Laboratory at Kansas State. He was Medical Director of the VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital, one of the largest 24-hour emergency/specialty practices in the country from Sept 1996 – Jan 2017. Dr. Bruyette is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine and a member of the Endocrine Society.

Currently he is the Chief Medical Officer for Anivive Lifesciences. Anivive is engaged in drug discovery to find new pharmaceuticals for use in dogs and cats.

TBA

Topic: Neurology

Approved for 1 hour California Statutory Approved CEU

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Speaker: Yenlie Zingale, DVM, MS
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Neurology)

Dr. Zingale has a bachelor degree in Neurophysiology from the University of California, Davis. She received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of California, Davis in 2012. Afterward, she completed a one-year rotating small animal internship at the Veterinary Medical Surgical Group in Ventura, CA and a three-year residency in small animal neurology/neurosurgery. She holds Master’s degree from Colorado State University in Clinical Sciences.

Dr. Zingale’s particular interests are in seizure disorders, chronic pain management, and various neurosurgical procedures. In her free time, she is an avid yoga practitioner and loves to spend time outdoors hiking, surfing, running, and scuba diving.

Join us for the 2022 Celebration!

Dear Friends,

The SCVMA returns to the happiest place on earth, “Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel.”  We are delighted to unite with our friends and members to celebrate the 2022 Annual Celebration.

We look forward to honoring the aspects of the veterinary profession- our industry supporters, professional support teams, and veterinarians.

Please join us February 5, 2022 as we return for an evening of camaraderie, stunning venue, outstanding food, and award ceremonies.

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Sponsors, receive 10% off early sponsorship- submit by August 1, 2021