Kidney Health is Total Health

**for this meeting only**

Stitches Veterinary Surgery

2211 N Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90815

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Attendees will:

• Recall the role the kidneys play in overall health
• Describe the different biomarkers for glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and what they tell us
• Recognize the difference between acute kidney injury (AKI) and chronic kidney disease (CKD)
• Review IRIS CKD guidelines and the utility of FGF-23
• Describe the AKI and CKD continuum
• Discuss kidney injury and the value of cystatin B
• Recognize the importance of staging and managing changes in kidney function

Speaker: Joy Bunkley, BS, DVM

Bio: Dr. Bunkley was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. After high school she left home to pursue her childhood dream of becoming a veterinarian. She ventured to the Southeast for her studies to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree in Animal and Poultry Science and a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Tuskegee University. After Veterinary school she decided to stay in the south and moved to Duluth, Georgia. There she practiced Small Animal Medicine as an associate doctor for 2 years and later became a Chief of Staff at a Small Animal Practice. After over 5 years in GA she decided to move back home to Los Angeles and continued her work as a small animal GP veterinarian. Dr. Bunkley then ventured into shelter medicine at a local shelter in Los Angeles. There she practiced for 2 years before moving to the prestigious company IDEXX as a Professional Services Veterinarian for the Los Angeles region.

During her free time she still finds joy practicing as a relief doctor around the Los Angeles area. Overall, she has a strong track record of leadership, medical and surgical expertise, and financial acumen. Currently, Dr. Bunkley resides in Long Beach, CA. She is a proud pet parent to Duke, a 5 yr old lovable Rottweiler. In her spare time, Dr. Bunkley enjoys going to the beach, traveling, listening
to live music, and reading.

Targeted Relief:

Allergic Dermatitis Treatment Options Demystified for Daily Practice

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With new therapies for our allergic canine patients, the choices can be confusing. This presentation will review the method of actions of our current treatments to help navigate which choice may be the best for each individual patient. We will also discuss Befrena, the newest anti-IL-31 canine monoclonal antibody therapy.

Speaker:  Dr. Amy Anderson, DVM

Bio: Dr. Amy Anderson serves as a Principal Technical Advisor for Elanco in the role of Regional Consulting Veterinarian for Southern California. Dr. Anderson obtained her BS in biology from UCLA and DVM from UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. Following a one-year internship at Animal Medical Center in New York City, Dr. Anderson relocated to San Diego working as a small animal GP. After 8 years in clinical practice, she joined Royal Canin as a field veterinarian and transitioned to Elanco in 2014. She has a special interest in feline medicine and preventive care. Dr. Anderson continues to practice clinical medicine as a relief veterinarian in San Diego County and is Fear Free certified as well as trained as a Compassion Fatigue Professional. In her free time, Dr. Anderson and her husband enjoy traveling, running, and exploring the outdoors.

Sponsor:

The New Standard of Care:

2025 Veterinary Anesthetic Monitoring Guidelines in Clinical Practice

Please email Teri Fisher directly if you have questions about this event.

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Please RSVP by June 5th

**Our sponsor pays per RSVP. If your plans change, please be sure to update your RSVP accordingly so our sponsor will not be charged unnecessarily. If you need assistance prior to the meeting, please contact Teri Fisher at teri.fisher@vca.com

Learning Objectives

• Review major updates from the 2025 ACVAA Small Animal Anesthesia and Sedation Monitoring Guidelines
• Discuss current recommendations for monitoring sedated versus fully anesthetized veterinary patients
• Understand practical applications of capnography and invasive arterial blood pressure monitoring in clinical practice
• Recognize physiologic trends associated with anesthetic complications and patient instability
• Review peri-operative monitoring considerations during recovery and postoperative care
• Briefly discuss perioperative nutritional support strategies to enhance patient recovery

Speaker: Lyon Lee, DVM, PhD DACVAA

Bio: Dr. Lyon Lee, DVM, PhD, DACVAA is a board-certified veterinary anesthesiologist with extensive experience in veterinary anesthesia, analgesia, perioperative monitoring, and critical patient management. He earned his veterinary degree from Seoul National University and completed advanced postgraduate and specialty training through the Royal Veterinary College, University of London. Dr. Lee currently serves as Head Veterinarian at Animal Clinic Western (ACW) in Harbor City, California, where he provides both general practice case management and advanced anesthetic care for routine, complex, and high-risk veterinary patients. His professional interests include improving anesthetic safety standards in clinical practice, advancing practical monitoring strategies for general practitioners, and promoting individualized anesthetic care for medically complex and geriatric patients.

Sponsor:

Don’t Drink That!

A Review of Leptospirosis

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Learning Objectives:

• Review the etiology, prevalence and transmission of Leptospirosis
• Understand the clinical presentation, risk factors and diagnostic procedures
• Learn current recommendations for treatment and prevention

Speaker: Andrew Schreibman, DVM

Bio: Dr. Schreibman earned his DVM the College of Veterinary Medicine at Mississippi State University following undergraduate studies at Columbia University in the City of New York. He completed an internship in Small Animal Medicine & Surgery at the University of Illinois in 1995. Following two years in private practice in New Jersey and California, Dr. Schreibman served as a resident/assistant professor in anatomic pathology at the University of Missouri. He served on the Licensing Examination Committee of the California Veterinary Medical Board. Dr. Schreibman is currently Senior Professional Services Veterinarian for Boehringer-Ingelheim Animal Health in the Southern California & Hawaii district with 25+ years experience in Industrial Medicine spanning Research & Development, International Affairs, Marketing, and Sales. He is passionate about education and evidence-based medicine. Outside of veterinary medicine, Dr. Schreibman umpires high school football & baseball and runs marathons.

Sponsor:

 Cancer’s Side Hustles:

Paraneoplastic Syndromes in Small Animal Patients

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Join us for an engaging and clinically relevant presentation designed for veterinary practitioners and their teams as we explore paraneoplastic syndromes: systemic disorders caused by cancer that occur distant from the primary tumor or metastases.

This session will review the common clinical presentations, diagnostic workup, and treatment considerations for key paraneoplastic syndromes encountered in small animal practice. Attendees will gain practical tools to recognize subtle warning signs and enhance patient outcomes.

Speaker: Amanda Seelman DVM, DACVIM (oncology)

Bio: Dr. Amanda Seelman is a Southern California native, originally from Temecula. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California, San Diego and her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona. She completed a medical oncology residency at the University of Illinois where she also obtained her Masters of Science in Veterinary Clinical Medicine in 2024. Upon completing her residency, she returned to Southern California, practicing first in the Los Angeles area before joining Veterinary Cancer Group in August 2025. Her medical interests include combination targeted therapy and the biologic behavior of round cell tumors. Dr. Seelman has extensive research experience prior to veterinary school, and she is excited to participate in our clinical trials and teaching programs. Outside of work, Dr. Seelman likes to go on long walks while listening to true crime podcasts, watch documentaries, and go skating at the beach. She shares her life with Lucy, a boisterous Pit Bull mix, who likes keeping Dr. Seelman on her toes.

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