Radiation Safety Training for Veterinary Assistants

Per the California Veterinary Medical Board

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

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

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

This on-demand training will cover:

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

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

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Managing Chronic Kidney Disease in Canines and Felines: Pitfalls and Best Practices

Approved for one hour California Statutory CEU

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Seating limited to 70 people

This 50-minute lecture will focus on recognition of at-risk patients with early biochemical markers or diagnostic imaging findings suggestive of renal insufficiency, implementing a standard approach to renal patient surveillance, and developing a comprehensive approach to nutritional and therapeutic management of chronic kidney disease.

By the end of this lecture, attendees should be able to:

a.       Identify patients vulnerable to chronic kidney disease based on medical history, metabolic trends, and diagnostic imaging findings including ultrasound assessment

b.    Recognize risk factors which may accelerate renal damage

c.     Develop monitoring protocols for patients with static versus progressive chronic kidney disease

d.     Recommend adequate nutrition plans for early and late-stage renal disease patients

e.     Implement therapeutics targeting major adverse conditions associated with renal disease including anemia, hypokalemia, hypertension, proteinuria

Speaker: Dr. Goldman, DVM, DACVIM

Dr. Goldman, Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, is a Maryland native, and grew up in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. She earned her BS degree and DVM from Virginia Tech and remains an avid fan. She completed an internship at Carolina Veterinary Specialists, followed by an internal medicine residency and Masters Degree in Veterinary Science at Purdue University. During her residency, Dr. Goldman developed an interest in nephrology and minimally invasive urology, and pioneered non-surgical alternatives for management of lower urinary tract disorders as an associate internist at South Carolina Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Care in Columbia, SC 2008-2021. Dr. Goldman joined Oncura Veterinary Partners in November 2021 and is currently providing small animal internal medicine telemedicine consulting throughout North America. She is a member of the Veterinary Interventional Radiology and Interventional Endoscopy Society, Past Chair of the SAIM Residency Training Program Committee for ACVIM, and is a past-president of the Greater Columbia Association of Veterinarians. She lectures on the local, state, and national levels and has published articles in veterinary gastroenterology and urology and is co-author of a chapter in the textbook Nephrology and Urology of Small Animals. After Hours: Corinne enjoys golf and traveling abroad, hiking in the upstate and the Blue Ridge, exploring local art galleries, and weekends on Seabrook Island, SC.

Sponsor:

Modern Animal’s Staying Curious CE Event

Modern Animal’s Director of Medical Quality Dr. Vanessa Aberman will be presenting a musical lecture on Acute and Chronic Pain Therapies. This will be a free CE opportunity and to earn 1 RACE Approved CE Credit by attending. Following the lecture we’ll enjoy dinner, drinks, and DJ! Join us for a fun night alongside your fellow veterinary community.

We also raffle off an Apple Watch SE, Figs gift cards, and other exciting prizes for in person attendees.

Seats will fill up quickly, so be sure to register now!

Vanessa Aberman, DVM, DABVP – Bio: Dr. Vanessa Aberman is a Ross University graduate and has been practicing in Los Angeles for 20 years.  She was a medical director in a busy veterinary practice for 12 years in the San Fernando Valley.  In 2011, she became a diplomate with ABVP in canine and feline medicine.  Dr. Aberman has worked in multiple private practices as well as a large corporation for a number of years. She is currently the Director of Medical Quality for Modern Animal.  In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her boys and husband, boxing, and traveling.

• Date: Thursday, December 8
• Time: 7:30pm PST
• Location: 10023 Jefferson Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232
• Virtual Option: Yes
• Cost: Free
• Registration Link: https://form.typeform.com/to/XrPP4Bcd

SCVMA Equine Chapter Presents: Vet PD

December 9-10: We will be hosting a Vet PD event on Equine Podiatry. This will have video presentations prior to the on site learning as well as lecture/lab at CVEH.

Details coming soon

SCCVES- The Challenges of Fear Free Handling in a Large Hospital. Perspectives from Dentistry and Oral Surgery

Approved for one hour California Statutory CEU

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Speaker: Naomi Hoyer, DVM, DAVDC

Naomi Hoyer is a Board Certified Veterinary Dentist(TM), Assistant Profession of Dentistry and Oral Surgery and Dentistry Service Coordinator at Colorado State University’s James L Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital. She graduated from CSU with her DVM in 2002 and worked in general practice for 10 years before pursuing specialty training in dentistry. She became board certified in 2017. She left private practice in 2018 to begin teaching because of her passion for dentistry education. Her professional interests include congenital maxillofacial defects and regional anesthesia. When she’s not admiring teeth, she is spending time with her family, running, hiking, reading, or knitting!

Taming the Tangle

Approved for 1 hour California Statutory CEU

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Dr. Birgitte Tan Bio
You deserve to thrive easily, even in the face of challenges and losses. Dr. Birgitte Tan’s
expertise is to help you triumph in ways that feel good to you.
Birgitte is a certified Grief Transformation Specialist and retired veterinarian oncologist. Her
training, 25 years experiences of helping people with grief, and being acquainted with
grief since she was 5-years old have made her a master in creating simple, practical, highly
effective tools for you to transform your challenges into benefits.
Birgitte looks forward to helping you effortlessly have peace of mind and victories in an all-win
manner

HR Updates for 2023

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Speaker: Shannon Jenkins, JD

Bio: Shannon Jenkins has 25 years of litigation experience with a primary focus on Employment Law.  Her practice represents employers in disputes from pre-litigation through jury trial or bench verdict, individual, class action and representative cases, administrative, judicial forum(s) and alternative dispute resolution.  This experience includes defending all manner of alleged harassment, discrimination and retaliation, breach of employment agreement, wage and hour, breach of confidentiality agreement, wrongful termination and virtually every type of related statutory, tort or contract claims using an array of trial technology.  She also provides non-litigation, business counseling services including required sexual harassment/anti-bullying training and preparation of the spectrum of pre-hire/hire/post-hire and termination documentation.  She gives employers the tools they need to successfully administer their workforce in compliance with Federal and California laws.

SCVMA Equine Chapter Presents: Equine Podiatry

January 13-14: Dr. Kurt Selberg and Dr. Steve O’Grady will be here to discuss Equine Podiatry.  This will also follow the lecture/lab format.

Details coming soon

Speaker: Christopher Lee, DVM, MPH, DACPVM

Topic: TBD

Sponsor:

 “Antimicrobial Choices in Companion Animal Medicine”

This talk satisfies the CA Business and Professions Code 4846.5, subdivision (k) that requires a one-hour course every 4 years on judicious use of medically important antimicrobial drugs

Approved for one hour California Statutory CEU

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Dr. Silene St. Bernard, DACVPM – short bio

Dr. Silene St. Bernard is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine (DACVPM), which focuses on zoonotic and infectious disease, epidemiology, food security and safety and public health.  She received her Bachelor of Science in Zoology and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from The Ohio State University and also spent two years studying Biomedical Engineering and Business at the Master’s level at Case Western Reserve University.

She has over 23 years of experience in companion animal veterinary medicine and has practiced in OH, WA, MO and CA.  Dr. St. Bernard designed, operated and sold a companion animal veterinary practice and during her career practiced both emergency/critical care and general medicine.

Dr. St. Bernard is currently a Regional Medical Director for VCA Animal Hospitals in Southern California working with approximately 30 hospitals.  Prior to her role at VCA, she worked as a Regional Consulting Veterinarian for Novartis Animal Health and then Elanco Animal Health helping to educate both internal and external clients on variety of disease states and products.  Dr. St. Bernard spent two years as the Director of Veterinary Marketing for Veterinary Pet Insurance (now Nationwide) and spent 6 years with Bayer Animal Health in roles ranging from Field Veterinarian to Product Manager and Regulatory review.

Dr. St. Bernard has a passion for service and is currently the Chair of the Board of Health and Human Services for the City of Long Beach CA.  She is also a Past President of the American Association of Industry Veterinarians (AAIV) and an Ambassador for the international charity World of Children.

Dental Vetcations in Palm Springs, CA

Earn 10 RACE-Approved Veterinary Dental CE credits in Sunny Palm Springs, CA

Upcoming Dental Vetcation

Our next Dental VetCation will be on Feb 3-4, 2023 in Palm Springs, CA. Earlybird registration is $895 until October 31, 2022.
After November 1st, registration will be $995. Breakfast will be provided each morning of lectures. Special hotel room rates are available upon registration. A complimentary open bar and reception will be on Friday, February 3rd.

What is Dental Vetcations?
It’s an opportunity for you to get 10 Race Approved CE hours in veterinary dentistry AND have a vacation at a wonderful destination at the same time! We will lecture for 5 hours each morning and then you can go play for the rest of the day and night. We will host an open bar reception one night and each morning breakfast will be included in your registration.

Hotel and Conference Location
The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa
71333 Dinah Shore Dr.
Rancho Mirage, CA  9227

To learn more and take advantage of our early bird
registration, please visit
www.thevetdentists.com/dental-vetcation

Use Code SCVMA10 to receive an additional 10% off registration fees

2023 SCVMA Annual Celebration

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