Spring Diagnostics Symposium

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Via Webinar

Approved for THREE hrs California Statutorily Approved CE

*Best practices for using the UA in the ER

In this presentation, Dr. Lee reviews the importance of including a complete urinalysis as part of a minimum database for managing both ill and well patients. She also reviews the benefits of using the IDEXX SediVue Dx® Urine Sediment Analyzer in a high-volume emergency and specialty practice. She provides specific recommendations on how to diagnose and manage a critical patient that presents with urethral obstruction.

Justine Lee, BS, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) 

Dr. Lee is the chief executive officer and founder of VETgirl, the #1 online veterinary continuing education service offering veterinary continuing education (CE). She is a world-renowned veterinary industry speaker, scientist, blogger, and author, and is the cohost analyst on Nat Geo Wild^® channel’s Animal ER LIVE.

*Advanced Hematology

In this hematology session, complete blood counts (CBCs) from a wide variety of clinical cases will be paired with ProCyte Dx®Hematology Analyzer dot plots and important microscopic findings, allowing for further interpretation of the automated data that is key to understanding disease and case management.

Holly Brown, DVM, PhD, DACVP (Clinical Pathology)

Dr. Brown is a board-certified clinical pathologist who left a faculty position at the University of Georgia for a unique position as an on-staff clinical pathologist at a large 10-doctor private practice in central Pennsylvania, where she adds her expertise patient-side to a wide variety of clinical cases and enjoys opportunities to provide continuing education on maximizing diagnostics through the in-clinic laboratory.

*Cytology Techniques

This event is designed for general veterinary practitioners or veterinary specialists seeking information about how to improve their diagnostic skills, including when to utilize cytology, how to obtain a high-quality specimen, and how to interpret their own cytology specimens. The format of the seminar will be a lecture at the beginning of the seminar, with more interaction between the audience and speaker during the latter portion of the seminar. The seminar features numerous practical images of lesions and microscopic findings.

Denise Wunn, DVM, MS, DAVCP, MRCVS

Dr. Wunn graduated with distinction from Iowa State University in 1990. She worked in private practice in mixed-animal and small-animal practices and completed a residency and graduate degree at Washington State University. She joined IDEXX in 2000 and became certified as a clinical pathologist by the American College of Veterinary Pathologists in 2002.

“Becoming a Better Veterinary Practice: Strategies to Increase Client Bonding”

Join us to learn: 

• How often pet owners want to be updated
• Strategies to accelerate curbside arrivals
• How to deliver lab results and treatment plans with technology tools that doctors and clients will love
• How to build a remote position that is easy to staff

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Approved for 1 hour California Statutory CEU

SPEAKER

Stacee Santi, DVM

Stacee Santi, DVM, is the founder and CEO of Vet2Pet, the only customizable, all-in-one client engagement and communication platform for veterinary practices. Since earning her DVM from Colorado State University in 1996, Dr. Santi has accumulated more than 20 years of clinical experience in small animal and emergency practice, has spent significant time serving on various industry advisory boards, and served as 2020 president of the Colorado Veterinary Medical Association. Considered a key opinion leader on mobile applications and veterinary reward programs, Dr. Santi is passionate about helping veterinary practices better connect with their clients so pets get the best care and veterinary professionals enjoy more fulfilling, balanced careers. Dr. Santi lives in Durango, Colorado, with her husband, five horses, two dogs, two cats, and three chickens.

Cardiology

Approved for 1 hour California Statutory Approved CEU

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Dr. Adam Gerstein

Topic: Spay Complications

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Approved for 1 hour California Statutory CEU

Amanda Tallant, DVM, MVetSc (practice limited to surgery)

ACCESS – SAN FERNANDO VALLEY

Dr. Amanda Tallant grew up outside of Atlanta. During her high school years, she spent her spare time working to raise awareness and donations for the local Humane Society, which led to her Girl Scout Gold Award and eventually adopting her first rescue dog.

She then attended the first college in the world chartered to grant degrees to women, Wesleyan College in Macon, Georgia. There she earned her bachelor’s degree, was awarded an Energy Research Fellowship in Sequim, Washington and participated in the Osaka University Student Exchange Program in Japan.

Moving from Pacific Islands to Caribbean Islands, Dr. Tallant attended Ross University. There she received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine, the Hills Community Service Award for her work with People for Animal Welfare and the local Girl Guides, and adopted another rescue dog.

After completing her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree, she moved to a slightly different island and completed a one year rotating internship followed by a one year surgical internship both at Long Island Veterinary Specialists. There she learned how to perform basic surgeries and assisted with more advanced procedures. She also adopted another rescue dog.

Following this she returned to university life at the University of Saskatchewan, Western College of Veterinary Medicine as the Small Animal Surgery Clinical Associate. There she was responsible for teaching final year Veterinary Students how to perform spays and neuters. They say learning by teaching others is the best education, but she also learned that -40 degree C is the same as -40 degree F and how to throw a curling stone. She was then accepted into the university’s intense three year residency and master’s program where she earned her Master’s of Veterinary Science in Small Animal Surgery for research in pain perception intra-operatively and post-operatively. She won the Resident of the Year award for 2013-2014 and adopted another rescue dog.

In her spare time, Dr. Tallant enjoys watching documentaries, hanging out with her four dogs, online shopping, going out for dinner, golfing, yoga, and travel.

Sponsor: ACCESS Specialty Hospital

Fat Cat Makeovers

Approved for 1 hour California Statutory CEU

We all know about the pet obesity pandemic with almost 65% of our felines overweight or obese. But let’s talk about fat cat prevention and some successful “makeovers” to highlight solutions to the real problems that cats, clients and the veterinary team encounter with weight loss/management programs. Learn how to design successful weight loss/management plans that include proper ways to feed cats, movement/kitty yoga/cat-exercises, and veterinary team-client support.

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SPEAKER: Donna Raditic, DVM, CVA, DACVN

Donna M. Raditic is a Diplomat of the American College of Veterinary Nutrition and was a Professor for both the Nutrition and the Integrative Medicine Services at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. Currently she is a member of East Coast Think Tank https://www.vetnutrition.com/research-of-pet-foods/ established by Veterinary Nutritional Consultations, Inc. which offers independent information and consulting about companion animal nutrition and pet supplements.  With a career that includes being a general practitioner, veterinary nutritionist, academician, to consultant she offers unique perspectives on the role of nutrition, supplements and integrative veterinary care for companion animals.

Feline Injection Site Sarcoma

Approved for 1 hour California Statutory CEU

 Is there anything funny about FISS? I don’t know. Let’s find out. Join Dr Sarah Boston to laugh and learn about this disease and what you can do as a primary care veterinarian to prevent it and make treatment easier. Basically come to this talk so you can learn how to win. Who doesn’t want that?

Warning- cursing may occur during this lecture.

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$10.00, tax deductible (check with your tax professional), donation to the SESF

 Sarah Boston, DVM, DVSc, Diplomate ACVS
ACVS Founding Fellow of Surgical Oncology
ACVS Founding Fellow or Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Dr Boston graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada in 1996. She completed a rotating internship at the University of Guelph the following year. She then returned to Western Canada for 3 years of general practice before going to the University of Guelph for a residency and DVSc in small animal surgery. She became board-certified with the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2004. Sarah then completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Surgical Oncology at Colorado State University in 2005. Sarah was on faculty at the University of Guelph for 5 years and at the University of Florida for 5 years. She was a tenured Associate Professor at both universities. She is currently a surgical oncologist in private practice with VCA Canada in the Toronto area. She is an ACVS Founding Fellow of both Surgical Oncology and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.

She is the Past-President of Veterinary Society of Surgical Oncology and Chair of the VSSO Scientific meeting. She has authored numerous journal articles in textbook chapters on surgical oncology, some of them good.

Sarah is also a bestselling author and cancer survivor. Her first book Lucky Dog: How Being a Veterinarian Saved my Life, was published by the House of Anansi Press in 2014. She is the founder of The Cageliner, a satirical newspaper for the veterinary profession. Her current hobbies are stand up comedy and comedy writing.

Twitter: @drsarahboston

Instagram: @drsarahboston

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SCVMA COMPLIMENTARY VIRTUAL CONTINUING EDUCATION SERIES

“Inventory Management in COVID times and beyond”

Increasing patient compliance and managing your pharmacy while lobbies are closed

• Inventory deep dive into outdates, short dates, budget, destruction, proper  controlled substance handling and reporting
• BUD/Quality Assurance/Quality Control
• Dealing with backorders
• Improving customer experience and staying top of mind with the accelerating trend of pet owners shopping online

Approved for one hour of California Statutory CEU

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SPEAKER

Vinnie Dam, PharmD, MS, FACA, FACVP

With over 15 years of experience and as founder and director of two nationally-servicing vet compounding pharmacies, Dr. Vinnie Dam brings subject-matter expertise in business development and clinical opportunities in veterinary compounding.  Dr. Dam received his Bachelor’s degree in Psychobiology from the University of California, Los Angeles. He then earned his PharmD and MS in Regulatory Sciences from the University of Southern California. Dr. Dam is a member and fellow of both the American College of Apothecaries and American College of Veterinary Pharmacists. Additionally, Dr. Dam has worked as a pharmacy district manager for large corporations, compliance officer for a specialty pharmacy, and faculty member of a school of pharmacy.

Dr. Dam is the proud pet parent to Sophie, a brainy Klee Kai. Outside of work, Dr. Dam enjoys the outdoors and loves to spend time with his family fishing, skateboarding, and snowboarding.

Toxicology

Lecture and Virtual Cocktail Party

Wednesday, June 2, 2021

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Live and Interactive on Zoom

Approved for 1 hours of California Statutory CE credit

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MTeeybbSQcWCRGtKvjyn0w

Topic:  Toxicology

Agenda:

7:00 pm Welcome Announcements

7:15 pm Lecture Start

8:15 pm Q&A

8:30 pm Virtual Cocktails and Games

Speaker: Jeffrey Backus, RVT, VTS (ECC)

 Bio: Jeffrey started as a veterinary assistant in general practice in 1995. He began working at an overnight ER in 2004 and has done emergency and critical care ever since. He became a RVT in 2009 and was an ER/ICU Supervisor at Animal Urgent Care for over 12 years. Jeffrey also taught part time at his alma mater, Heritage College, for 7 years and is a Program Advisory Committee member for Platt College, Alhambra. In 2013, he passed the AVECCT exam and became credentialed as a VTS(ECC), sat on the AVECCT exam committee for 3 years, and now is on the credentialing committee. He has also been a subject matter expert for the CA VMB. He is currently on the Board of Directors for the California RVT Association, CaRVTA. Most recently, he moved to Massachusetts to join academia, working as an ICU technician at the Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. He is also a frequent lecturer and speaker on all topics related to emergency and critical care, with a focus on toxicology, ECG, pain management, and endocrine emergencies.

Free for everyone!

VECTOR-BORNE DISEASES: Understanding testing and maintaining standards of care

Approved for 1hr California Statutorily Approved CE

The emergence and geographic expansion of vector-borne diseases represent a growing health concern in veterinary and human medicine. The objectives of this presentation are:

(1) to review the etiology and pathogenesis of the most common vector-borne diseases in California and the United States;

(2) to review recent trends in the emergence of novel vectors and emerging vector-borne diseases in California (including incident report data for Los Angeles County and Orange County) area;

(3) to understand vector-borne disease diagnostics and how to choose the best test for your patient; and (

4) a review of how to interpret test results and practice best medicine.

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Brad Ryan, MSc, DVM, MPH

Dr. Brad Ryan is originally from the southeast Ohio, where he developed a passion for animal health working with critically endangered species at North America’s largest conservation facility, The Wilds. He graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations from Miami University in 2003.  Dr. Ryan later completed his Master of Science in mammalian biology with distinction from the University of Pretoria in South Africa in 2008, his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2016, and his Master of Public Health in veterinary public health from The Ohio State University College of Public Health in 2017. Since graduating from veterinary school, he has enjoyed treating patients in small animal and exotic pet hospitals across the United States and served as Program Manager for the Smithsonian Global Health Program at the National Zoo in Washington, DC. His professional interests include veterinary public health and abating the spillover of zoonotic diseases from animals to people.

Johanna Cooper, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)

Dr. Johanna Cooper obtained a Bachelor in Science from the University of Guelph. Her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine was completed at the Ontario Veterinary College. After spending 2 years in general practice she elected to pursue a residency in Small Animal Internal medicine. Her internal medicine residency in small animal was obtained at Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. She was an associate professor at Tufts Veterinary Emergency Treatment and Specialties for over 8 years where she trained residents, interns and students in the art of veterinary medicine. In 2014 she became an internal medicine consultant for Antech Diagnostics. Her area of specialty is hepatology and gastroenterology. She has published numerous articles and book chapters pertaining to hepatic disease.

Tigilanol Tilglate: A new treatment option for mast cell tumors in dogs.

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Virbac is proud to introduce STELFONTA®(tigilanol tiglate injection). STELFONTA® is an FDA approved, intratumoral injection indicated for use in dogs for the local treatment of: Non-metastatic cutaneous mast cell tumors anywhere on the body Non-metastatic subcutaneous mast cell tumors located at or distal to the elbow or hock STELFONTA® contains the active ingredient tigilanol tiglate, which is in a class of diterpene esters called epoxy-tigilanes.Tigilanol tiglate is extracted from the seed of the Fontainea picrosperma (blushwood) tree, which originates in the Australian tropical rainforest. With this new intratumoral treatment, Virbac once again demonstrates its commitment and ability to offer unique solutions for the advancement of veterinary medicine. Please join us to learn more about this exciting new option for mast cell tumor treatment in dogs.

This is a live event only and will not be recorded. This program is approved for 1.5 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE. You must attend the full presentation to receive CE credit.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Accidental self-injection of STELFONTA®(tigilanol tiglate injection) may cause severe wound formation. To decrease the risk of accidental self-injection, sedation of the dog may be necessary. In dogs, do not inject STELFONTA® into subcutaneous mast cell tumors located above the elbow or hock. Formation of wounds, possibly extensive, is an intended and likely response to treatment with STELFONTA® along with associated swelling, bruising and pain; these wounds are expedted to heal. Appropriate pre- and post-treatment medications must be given, including a corticosteroid plus blocking agents for both H1 and H2 receptors, in order to decrease the potential for severe systemic adverse reactions, including death, from mast cell degranulation. For full prescribing information, contact VIRBAC at 1-800-338-3659 or visit https://vet-us.virbac.com/stelfonta.

Speaker: Dr. 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.

Diagnosing and Staging Cancer in General Practice: Impact on Treatment and Prognosis

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Approved for 1 hour California Statutory Approved CEU

Speaker: Dr. Vincent Baldanza, VMD, 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, and 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.

Theriogenology. Back to Basics

Objectives:  1) to provide participants with a  good background in small animal reproduction that is vital to general practice (even without breeding dogs or cats)

2) to provide a case example seen in everyday small animal practice and demonstrate how I or a general practitioner would work that case up

Speaker: Dr. Mary Sebzda, DVM, DACT

Bio:  Dr.  Mary Sebzda graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 1998, before making sunny California her home.  She practised dairy and companion animal medicine in the San Joaquin Valley for 2 years before deciding that both the beach and small animal theriogenology were her passions.  She then moved to southern California and started working for Newport Harbor Animal Hospital in Costa Mesa, CA in 2000. Over the next two decades, she introduced and then expanded the practice’s services in  the areas of small animal reproduction and neonatology.

In  2009 she began her residency through the alternate route ( mentorship directed study and general practice with focus on theriogenology, at the same time) before becoming board certified by the American College of Theriogenologists in 2011.

She continues to enjoy general practice but enjoys reproduction cases the most: particularly cases of male and female infertility, high risk pregnancy management, advanced reproductive technology and really enjoys putting much wanted puppies and kittens in the arms of loving dog owners.

She welcomes third and fourth year students looking to do external rotation in the area of theriogenology and is looking forward to speaking to all of you today.

Approved for 1 hour California Statutory CEU

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Uro and Neuro

Food for your Minds (3 hours CE credits)

Lots of Q/A time

SUNDAY, June 13, 2021

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 06/13/2021. You must be present to receive the gift card. Zoom provides an attendance list that we will use.

ALL Attendees will receive $15 Amazon Gift Card AFTER the event for attending

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Featuring

Urinary stone disease and management is one of the most common causes of specialty referrals. Intervention for stone removal has traditionally been limited to surgical cystotomies, however, minimally invasive techniques have been developed for better rates of stone retrieval, quicker recoveries and are associated with decreased rates of stone recurrence. This lecture will review common stone compositions of dogs and cats, describe medical management and preventative strategies and offer options for minimally invasive procedures for removal. We will also review interventional techniques for management of intramural ectopic ureters and urinary incontinence.

How to perform a Neurological exam, Localization for seizure disorders and differentials for epilepsy. Treatment options for seizure disorders will then be discussed. Canine cognitive dysfunction, differentials, and treatment options.

Joseph Bisignano, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)

Dr. Joseph Bisignano originally grew up in Brooklyn, NY and graduated from New York University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Biochemistry in 2006. He attended veterinary school at Western University of Health Sciences, graduating in 2010. He went on to complete his internship in small animal medicine and surgery at VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital, followed by completion of his residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Bisignano is a board-certified specialist in Internal Medicine.

Dr. Bisignano has advanced training and interest in the field of interventional endourology. He performs specialized procedures such as lithotripsy and percutaneous cystolithotomies (PCCL) that are minimally invasive approaches for removal of bladder and urethral stones. He also performs laser procedures to correct ectopic ureters as well as cystoscopic interventions for urinary incontinence. These procedures allow patients to recover faster and with less pain than traditional surgery. He is one of very few doctors in Los Angeles trained to perform these procedures. Dr. Bisignano is available for consultation regarding minimally invasive methods for stone removal, management of urinary incontinence, congenital urinary conditions and long-term solutions and management for prevention of urinary stone disease in dogs and cats.

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.

Sponsored by Hills Pet Nutrition

“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.

   SCVMA DVM 2KX Trivia Night

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Hosted by Andy Loud

Limited to 100 participants

Prizes will be awarded!

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

Speaker: Megan Bendtzen, CEO & Founder of LifeBacon

Approved for 1 hour of California Statutory Approved CEU

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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.