february 2021
04feb7:00 pm8:00 pmSouth Bay Chapter MeetingPuritis
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Title: "Itching is a PAIN: How to work-up the pruritic patient" Objective: To gain an
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Title: “Itching is a PAIN: How to work-up the pruritic
patient”
Objective: To gain an understanding of the relevant differential diagnoses for pruritic veterinary patients and to briefly discuss treatment options for those patients.
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Dr. Endya High, DVM (Practice limited to Dermatology)
Bio: Dr. Endya High has been practicing dermatology since graduating veterinary school and recently joined the VCA AVCC family in September 2020. She developed a love for dermatology early in her career when her vet school dog Bowzer was diagnosed with food and environmental allergies. Dr. High’s major areas of interest include managing allergic patients, treating chronic ear disease and managing auto immune skin diseases.
Approved for 1 hour California Statutory CEU
Time
(Thursday) 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Zoom
Organizer
Teri FisherTeri.fisher@vca.com
09feb7:00 pm8:00 pmSaddleback-Capo Valley Chapter MeetingHematology
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Saddleback-Capo Valley Chapter Presents: Reticulocytes Count: Why They Are More Important Than Just Classifying Anemia Description: The absolute reticulocyte count measures bone marrow
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Saddleback-Capo Valley Chapter Presents: Reticulocytes Count: Why They Are More Important Than Just Classifying Anemia
Description: The absolute reticulocyte count measures bone marrow response to demand for red blood cells. The quality of the reticulocyte provides insight into relatively common diseases with or without anemia.
Case material will be used as a foundation for discussion on why reticulocytes count
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Approved for 1 hour California Statutory CEU
Objectives:
Ways reticulocyte count is estimated
Why reticulocyte count is critical
Why reticulocytes count when there is no anemia
How to use reticulocyte indices
Speaker: Dr. Kari Mundschenk, DVM, DABVP-Feline
Bio: Dr. Mundschenk graduated from Washington State University in 1990. Her career experience includes 16 years in mixed- and small-animal practice, leading to 10 years of feline-exclusive practice. She is a past director of the American
Association of Feline Practitioners and is coauthor of the 2014 AAFP Feline Inappropriate Elimination Guidelines. She currently serves on the WINN Feline Grant review committee and on multiple technical college advisory panels.
Time
(Tuesday) 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Zoom
Organizer
Dani Novoascvma.saddlebackcapovalley@gmail.com
10feb7:30 pm8:30 pmSan Gabriel Chapter MeetingDermatology and nutrition
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Topic: Nutritional Management of Atopic Dermatitis Speaker: Stewart Morgan, PhD, DVM I'm Stewart Morgan and I'm originally
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Topic: Nutritional Management of Atopic Dermatitis
Speaker: Stewart Morgan, PhD, DVM
I’m Stewart Morgan and I’m originally from the East Coast. I went to Haverford College for undergraduate, Stony Brook University for my PhD, in Genetics, and Cornell University for veterinary school. I was in practice following veterinary school, with four years doing mixed animal practice in Hawaii. Returned to do my residency in Comparative Nutrition at Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. For one year following this, I practiced in a feline clinic in Roanoke, Virginia. I’ve spent the last 2 1/2 years as an Associate Professor in Food Animal Medicine and as a Nutrition content specialist at Western University of Health Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine, prior to coming to Hills.
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Approved for 1 hour California Statutory CEU
Time
(Wednesday) 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location
Zoom
Organizer
Dr. Karryssa Fendersonksfenderson@ucdavis.edu
12feb7:00 pm8:00 pmSCVMA Paraprofessional Chapter PresentsVeterinary Wellness and Management
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The 3 Things in Your Proverbial Crash Kit Description: What started out as a temporary situation
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The 3 Things in Your Proverbial Crash Kit
Description:
What started out as a temporary situation has now become a new normal, yet the level of stress and anxiety has only continued to grow as your time is stretched thin, clients become more difficult and staff is on the verge of burnout.
Approved for one hour California Statutory CEU
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How do you stay positive and motivated when so much is pulling you down?
Join us for this 1 hour webinar where you will…
- Learn what causes BO and why it stinks (Burn Out)
- See how playing CRAPS will improve your relationships and help you deal with negative clients
- Discover the secret to instantly reducing stress levels by 23%
- And of course, find out about the 3 vital things in your proverbial crash kit
Grab your cocktail or glass of wine and enjoy this enlightening hour of creative yet practical ways to make life better.
Speaker: Megan Bendtzen, CEO, Motivational Trainer, Life & Business Coach
BIO:
Motivational Trainer, Speaker, Life and Business Coach Megan Bendtzen is the Founder and CEO of a company called LifeBacon, and since everything is better with bacon, it’s all about making LIFE better. For life to be great, WE need to be great!
Megan has been dubbed “PhD, Doctor of Phun” for her unique methods of helping teams and individuals that are stuck or wanting more out of life to “Find their Sizzle.”
Combined with her passion and ability to engage people in compelling ways, she has created unique and memorable tools and experiences for people to elevate their lives. Fun is a serious business and an essential part of personal growth.
She has been featured on Fox, NBC, The List TV Show, iHeart Radio, The Unstoppable Female Entrepreneur Summit, The Ladders and many other publications and podcasts with her out-of-the-box ideas and “phun” 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 with her husband Jeff, both graduates of the University of Oregon. Go Ducks!
Time
(Friday) 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Zoom
Organizer
Allyne Moon, RVT, CCFP; Elaine Meyers, RVT, CVPMmembershipdesk@scvma.org
18feb7:00 pm8:00 pmSan Fernando Valley Chapter MeetingOral Tumors and Biopsy Techniques
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Oral Tumors and Biopsy Techniques
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Dr. Jenna Winer
Jenna N. Winer, DVM
Dr. Jenna N. Winer graduated as a veterinarian from the University of California – Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine in 2014. She earned the distinction of graduating with the #1 rank academically in her veterinary class. Prior to veterinary school, Dr. Winer obtained her undergraduate degree from Washington University in St. Louis.
Following graduation from veterinary school, Dr. Winer completed a one-year internship in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery in Los Angeles at the Animal Specialty and Emergency Center (ASEC). She then returned to the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine for three years of advanced residency training in Dentistry and Oral Surgery. During her residency, Dr. Winer participated in many research projects & publications, including studies on feline chronic gingivostomatitis, the use of 3-D printing in maxillofacial surgery, and CT scan findings in dogs with retrobulbar disease.
Time
(Thursday) 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Zoom
Organizer
Dr. Valerie Wilesvwiles@vetcancergroup.com
march 2021
04mar7:00 pm8:00 pmSouth Bay Chapter MeetingWellness
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Compassion Fatigue in Veterinary Medicine The goal of the presentation is to identify some of our struggles and how to manage them and focus
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Compassion Fatigue in Veterinary Medicine
The goal of the presentation is to identify some of our struggles and how to manage them and focus on caring for ourselves.
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Approved for 1 hour California Statutory Approved CEU
Speaker: Melissa Tompkins, BS, CVPM, PHRca, CCFP
Melissa started working in the veterinary field 18 years ago starting out as a tech assistant/receptionist. She worked her way up to become a practice manager in 2005 and she never looked back. She has worked in general practice (Feline only), specialty, and emergency.
She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science from Cal Poly Pomona in 2005, became a Certified Veterinary Practice Manager in 2011, and earned her PHRca certification in 2020. Last year, she became a Certified Compassion Fatigue Professional, and is now helping hospitals deal with burnout and compassion fatigue. She owns her own consulting business; South Coast Veterinary Management Solutions and she can help multiple hospitals with training and other business needs.
In 2018 she was the Southern California Veterinary Medical Association’s Paraprofessional of the year.
She is a published author of multiple articles in DVM360.com, Veterinary Team Brief, Firstline Magazine and Veterinary Economics. She has also been a speaker at several annual conferences and symposiums including VHMA’S management exchange, CVS’s Veterinary Forum, Oklahoma’s Annual Conference, ASEC’s Conference, AAFP National Conference, and Fur Paws Consulting’s Spring/Fall Symposiums. She also helped train veterinarians on how to create a feline friendly practice through AVSG’s annual wet lab.
Melissa is highly active within the local veterinary community co-founding the North Orange County Veterinary Hospital manager group, an active member of the VHMA and is on the Board of Trustees for the SCVMA. She has been serving as the secretary of VHMA’s CVPM Board since 2019 and she truly enjoys this role. She loves helping other managers and team members grow within the veterinary profession.
She spends her free time running or walking in 5k’s & half marathons. She also spends time with her friends and family. She shares her home with her boyfriend, his son, and their 5 furry babies.
Time
(Thursday) 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Zoom
10mar7:30 pm8:30 pmSan Gabriel Chapter MeetingLiver Disease
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Topic: Hepatopathies Speaker: Dr. Rhonda Schulman, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) Approved for 1 hour California Statutory CEU
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Topic: Hepatopathies
Speaker: Dr. Rhonda Schulman, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)
Approved for 1 hour California Statutory CEU
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Time
(Wednesday) 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location
Zoom
Organizer
Dr. Karryssa Fendersonksfenderson@ucdavis.edu
11mar7:00 pm8:00 pmOrange County Chapter Meeting: Surgical JeopardyVeterinary Surgery
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Surgical Jeopardy with Dr. Peter Vogel, VMD, DACVS Come join us for an evening with
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Surgical Jeopardy with Dr. Peter Vogel, VMD, DACVS
Come join us for an evening with answers and questions about veterinary surgery.
Approved for 1 hour California Statutory CEU
Dr. Peter Vogel, VMD, DACVS
Bio:
Peter Vogel, VMD, DACVS graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 1990. He completed a Small Animal Surgical internship at the California Animal Hospital and a Small Animal Surgical residency at the University of California, Davis.
Dr. Vogel was the founding and senior partner of The Southern California Veterinary Specialty Hospital, a large multidisciplinary referral hospital, located in Irvine, CA Dr. Vogel then became the co-medical director for VCA West Coast Specialty and Emergency Animal Hospital in Fountain Valley, CA. Dr. Vogel is the founder of The Animal Orthopedic Center in Anaheim, CA.
Dr. Vogel is the past President of the Southern California Veterinary Medical Association and is currently a Governor for the California Veterinary Medical Association, representing Los Angeles and Orange County, CA. He also is a recipient of the Dan Mahan Award for Excellence in Veterinary Medicine.
Dr. Vogel is a board certified veterinary surgeon, a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons, and has almost 30 years of experience in clinical practice, as well as teaching veterinary students and training interns and residents.
Dr. Vogel lectures extensively in Southern California, as well as elsewhere in the US and has spoken at several world veterinary conferences in China, South Korea, and Mexico.
Time
(Thursday) 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Zoom
april 2021
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VACCINES & VACCINATION: PROTOCOLS, PRODUCTS, AND CONTROVERSIES 2 Hours of California
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VACCINES & VACCINATION:
PROTOCOLS, PRODUCTS, AND CONTROVERSIES
2 Hours of California Statutory Approved CEU
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This program will examine current recommendations for canine and feline vaccination, focusing on recent changes to the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) guidelines. It will review intervals for the initial feline vaccination series and boosters in adults, the rationale behind updates to the initial canine vaccination series, and revised guidance on the administration of leptospirosis and Lyme disease vaccines. It will also explore the indications and interpretation of antibody testing, including patient management recommendations based on test results. You’ll leave with a thorough understanding of current vaccine and vaccination recommendations.
Learning Objectives:
- Review prominent issues, controversies, and challenges surrounding canine and feline vaccination.
- Learn about changes in initial vaccination series recommendations and explore core and non-core booster interval recommendations for adult animals.
- Understand “must know” facts that bridge the gap between vaccination recommendations and practice, including indications for antibody testing and interpretation of results, determinations for when to treat non-core vaccines as core, and advice on avoiding vaccine adverse reactions.
- Learn how to best implement a rational vaccination protocol that provides maximum levels of protection for your practice’s patients.
Speaker: Richard Ford, DVM, DACVIM, DACVPM (Hon), Emeritus Professor of Medicine at North Carolina State University
Bio: Following graduation from The Ohio State University, Dr. Richard Ford practiced small animal and equine medicine for 3 years. Subsequently, he completed an internal medicine residency at Michigan State University, then joined the faculty at Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine before becoming a professor of medicine at NC State University College of Veterinary Medicine, where he is an emeritus professor. He also recently retired from the Air Force Reserve as a brigadier general, where he was assigned to the Office of the Surgeon General at the Pentagon. Dr. Ford is a coauthor of both the American Animal Hospital Association Canine Vaccine Guidelines and the American Academy of Feline Practitioners Feline Vaccine Guidelines. For almost 15 years, he has provided continuing education seminars to veterinarians on infectious diseases and immunization. He has published more than 200 papers and textbook chapters pertaining to infectious disease in companion animals.
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Time
(Tuesday) 6:45 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Zoom
14apr7:30 pm8:30 pmSan Gabriel Chapter MeetingSeizure Managment
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Topic: Seizure Management Speaker: Dr. Devin Ancona, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) Click Here to
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Topic: Seizure Management
Speaker: Dr. Devin Ancona, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology)
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Approved for 1 hour California Statutory Approved CEU
Time
(Wednesday) 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location
Zoom
Organizer
Dr. Karryssa Fendersonksfenderson@ucdavis.edu
may 2021
12may7:30 pm8:30 pmSan Gabriel Chapter MeetingOphthalmology
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Speaker: Dr. Jennifer Sheahan, DVM, DACVO Topic: Ophthalmology Click Here to Register Approved for
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Speaker: Dr. Jennifer Sheahan, DVM, DACVO
Topic: Ophthalmology
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Approved for 1 hour California Statutory CEU
Time
(Wednesday) 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location
Zoom
Organizer
Dr. Karryssa Fendersonksfenderson@ucdavis.edu
june 2021
09jun7:30 pm8:30 pmSan Gabriel Chapter MeetingOncology in General Practice
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Diagnosing and Staging Cancer in General Practice: Impact on Treatment and Prognosis
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Diagnosing and Staging Cancer in General Practice: Impact on Treatment and Prognosis
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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.
Time
(Wednesday) 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location
Zoom
Organizer
Dr. Karryssa Fendersonksfenderson@ucdavis.edu
july 2021
14jul7:30 pm8:30 pmSan Gabriel Chapter MeetingFeline Endocrine Disease
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Topic: Nutritional Management of Feline Endocrine Disease Speaker: TBD Approved for 1 hour California Statutory CEU Click Here to Register
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Topic: Nutritional Management of Feline Endocrine Disease
Speaker: TBD
Approved for 1 hour California Statutory CEU
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Time
(Wednesday) 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location
Zoom
Organizer
Dr. Karryssa Fendersonksfenderson@ucdavis.edu
september 2021
november 2021
10nov7:30 pm8:30 pmSan Gabriel Chapter Meeting
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Topic: Neurology Approved for 1 hour California Statutory Approved CEU Click Here to Register
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Topic: Neurology
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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.
Time
(Wednesday) 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location
Zoom
Organizer
Dr. Karryssa Fendersonksfenderson@ucdavis.edu