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Small Animal I
Friday, February 10
8:00 – 8:50 am
Trauma Without the Drama: Case Based, Practical Approach to Trauma Part I
by Garret Pachtinger, VMD, DACVECC
9:05 – 5:55 am
Trauma Without the Drama: Case Based, Practical Approach to Trauma Part II
by Garret Pachtinger, VMD, DACVECC
10:25 – 11:15 am
Cardiac Emergencies in the ER (CHF, Pericardial Effusion, Arrhythmias and MORE!)
by Garret Pachtinger, VMD, DACVECC
11:30 am – 12:20 pm
Emergency Room Approach to Anemia Part I
by Garret Pachtinger, VMD, DACVECC
1:50 – 2:40 pm
Emergency Room Approach to Anemia Part II
by Garret Pachtinger, VMD, DACVECC
3:10 – 4:00 pm
Feline Inappropriate Elimination-Forget the Litter Box and Focus on the Felines
by Amy Pike, DVM, DACVB
4:30 – 5:20 pm
Canine Rehabilitation for the Small Animal Practitioner
by Michael Jaffe, DVM, MS, CCRP, DACVS
Saturday, February 11
8:00 – 8:50 am
Help! Help! I Can’t Pee!
by Mark Acierno, MBA, DVM, DACVIM
9:05 – 9:55 am
Improving the Life of Feline Patients With CKD
by Mark Acierno, MBA, DVM, DACVIM
10:25 – 11:15 am
Making Sense of the New UTI Antimicrobial Recommendations
by Mark Acierno, MBA, DVM, DACVIM
11:30 am – 12:20 pm
That Darn Cat-It its Vomiting, That’s Not Normal (IBD, Lymphoma, Etc.)
by Mark Acierno, MBA, DVM, DACVIM
1:50 – 2:40 pm
Treating Challenging Perianal and Perineal Diseases in Dogs
by Michael Jaffe, DVM, MS, CCRP, DACVS
3:10 – 4:00 pm
Tips to Improve the Success of Gastrointestinal Surgery
by Michael Jaffe, DVM, MS, CCRP, DACVS
4:30 – 5:20 pm
Perioperative Patient Vigilance
by Michael Jaffe, DVM, MS, CCRP, DACVS
Sunday, February 12
8:00 – 8:50 am
Periodontal Disease, Current Truths: Part I
by Stephen Galloway, DVM, DAVDC
9:05 – 9:55 am
Periodontal Disease, Current Truths: Part II
by Stephen Galloway, DVM, DAVDC
10:10 – 11:00 am
Oral Masses: The Things That Matter!
by Stephen Galloway, DVM, DAVDC
11:15 am – 12:05 pm
Everyday Oral Conditions
by Stephen Galloway, DVM, DAVDC
1:35 – 2:25 pm
This Isn’t Your Dog’s Heartworm Disease: A Look Into the Unique and Evolving Landscape of Feline Heartworm in the United States 
by Sheryl Gamble, DVM, MS
2:40 – 3:30 pm
A Review and Update on Canine Parvovirus
by Sheryl Gamble, DVM, MS
Small Animal II
Friday, February 11
8:00 – 9:25 am
How Do We Screen, Diagnose and Treat Cats With Osteoarthritis? 
by Sheilah Robertson, BVMS, PhD, DACVAA, DECVAA, DACAW, DECAWBM (WSEL), CVA, MRCVS
9:25 – 9:55 am
Finally, We Can Confidently Manage Feline OA Pain! My Clinical Experience With Solensia
by Jerrod Johnson, DVM, DABVP (canine/feline), CCAPM, E-FFCP
10:25 – 11:15 am
The Squinting Cat: Herpes Until Proven Otherwise Part I
by Shelby Reinstein, DVM, MS, DACVO
11:30 am – 12:20 pm
The Squinting Cat: Herpes Until Proven Otherwise Part II
by Shelby Reinstein, DVM, MS, DACVO
1:50 – 2:40 pm
Scratching the Surface: Diagnosis and Management of Corneal Ulcers Part I
by Shelby Reinstein, DVM, MS, DACVO
3:10 – 4:00 pm
Scratching the Surface: Diagnosis and Management of Corneal Ulcers Part II
by Shelby Reinstein, DVM, MS, DACVO
4:30 – 5:20 pm
The Clear View-An Update on Cataracts
by Shelby Reinstein, DVM, MS, DACVO
Saturday, February 11
8:00 – 8:50 am
Osteoarthritis Updates Part I: The COAST Approach to Diagnosis 
by David Dycus, DVM, MS, CCRP, DACVS-SA
9:05 – 9:55 am
Osteoarthritis Updates Part II: Thinking Outside the Box for Management
by David Dycus, DVM, MS, CCRP, DACVS-SA
10:25 – 11:15 am
The Orthopedic Examination and How to Get a Diagnosis Quickly
by David Dycus, DVM, MS, CCRP, DACVS-SA
11:30 am – 12:20 pm
Tips and Tricks to a Cruciate Tear Diagnosis and a Surgeons Thoughts on Stifle Braces
by David Dycus, DVM, MS, CCRP, DACVS-SA
1:50 – 2:40 pm
Effective Alternatives to Antibiotics for Canine Pyoderma
by Amelia White, DVM, MS, DACVD
3:10 – 4:00 pm
Diagnosis Canine Allergic Dermatitis – Which Allergy is it?
by Amelia White, DVM, MS, DACVD
4:30 – 5:20 pm
Treating Canine Allergic Dermatitis -What Works?
by Amelia White, DVM, MS, DACVD
Sunday, February 12
8:00 – 8:50 am
Tips for Managing Canine Otitis Externa
by Amelia White, DVM, MS, DACVD
9:05 – 9:55 am
Simplifying the Dermatological Approach to the Itchy Cat
by Amelia White, DVM, MS, DACVD
10:10 – 11:00 am
Tips and Tricks for Working With Backyard Poultry
by Cheryl Greenacre, DVM, DABVP (Avian), DABVP (Exotic Companion Mammal)
11:15 am – 12:05 pm
Medication Use in Backyard Poultry
by Cheryl Greenacre, DVM, DABVP (Avian), DABVP (Exotic Companion Mammal)
1:35 – 2:25 pm
Diagnostic Testing Associated With Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex: Part I-Disease Overview 
by Erin Burton, DVM, MS, DACVP
2:40 – 3:30 pm
Diagnostic Testing Associated With Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex: Part II-Diagnostic Testing
by Erin Burton, DVM, MS, DACVP
Small Animal III
Friday, February 10
8:00 – 8:50 am
The 6 M’s of Treating ANY Behavior Problem
by Amy Pike, DVM, DACVB
9:05 – 5:55 am
Update on Behavioral Medications and Products Available
by Amy Pike, DVM, DACVB
10:25 – 11:15 am
Medical vs Behavioral Diagnoses
by Amy Pike, DVM, DACVB
11:30 am – 12:20 pm
Feline Hypertension: Diagnosis and Therapy
by Rebecca Stepien, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology)
1:50 – 2:40 pm
Feline Heart Disease: Diagnosis and Therapy
by Rebecca Stepien, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology)
3:10 – 4:00 pm
The ABCDs of Canine Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease Part I: Diagnosis and Staging
by Rebecca Stepien, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology)
4:30 – 5:20 pm
The ABCDs of Canine Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease Part II: Stage-Based Therapy of MMVD
by Rebecca Stepien, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology)
Saturday, February 11
8:00 – 8:50 am
Diagnostic Tips and Tricks for Canine Cushing’s
by Patty Lathan, VMD, MS, DACVIM (SAIM)
9:05 – 9:55 am
Monitoring Trilostane Therapy in Dogs
by Patty Lathan, VMD, MS, DACVIM (SAIM)
10:25 – 11:15 am
Case-Based Approach to Canine Addison’s Disease
by Patty Lathan, VMD, MS, DACVIM (SAIM)
11:30 am – 12:20 pm
Feline Cushing’s and Addison’s Disease
by Patty Lathan, VMD, MS, DACVIM (SAIM)
1:50 – 2:40 pm
Detect 30 Different Types of Canine Cancer With a Simple Blood Draw: Introducing Liquid Biopsy Testing 
by Ashley Phelps-Dunn, DVM
3:10 – 4:00 pm
Common Infectious Diseases of Backyard Poultry
by Cheryl Greenacre, DVM, DABVP (Avain), DABVP (Exotic Companion Mammal)
4:30 – 5:20 pm
Common Non-Infectious Diseases of Backyard Poultry
by Cheryl Greenacre, DVM, DABVP (Avain), DABVP (Exotic Companion Mammal)
Sunday, February 12
8:00 – 8:50 am
Mud Fever! The Dangerous Reemergence of Leptospirosis Part I
by Jay Tischendorf, DVM
9:05 – 9:55 am
Mud Fever! The Dangerous Reemergence of Leptospirosis Part II
by Jay Tischendorf, DVM
10:10 – 11:00 am
Microbial Mayhem! Get SMART About Disinfection Part I
by Jay Tischendorf, DVM
11:15 am – 12:05 pm
Microbial Mayhem! Get SMART About Disinfection Part II
by Jay Tischendorf, DVM
1:35 pm – 2:25 pm
Generic Medications: What You Don’t Know May Surprise You and Benefit Your Clinic
by Jay Tischendorf, DVM
Large Animal
Friday, February 10
8:00 – 8:50 am
Treatment of Calf Diarrhea: Oral Electrolytes
by Goef Smith, DVM, PhD, DACVIM
9:05 – 5:55 am
Treatment of Calf Diarrhea: IV Fluids
by Geof Smith, DVM, PhD, DACVIM
10:25 – 11:15 am
Treatment of Calf Diarrhea: Ancillary Therapy
by Geof Smith, DVM, PhD, DACVIM
11:30 am – 12:20 pm
Prevention of Calf Diarrhea
by Geof Smith, DVM, PhD, DACVIM
1:50 – 2:40 pm
Small Ruminant Dermatology
by Jennifer Halleran, DVM, PhD, DACVIM-LAIM
3:10 – 4:00 pm
Small Ruminant Parasites
by Jennifer Halleran, DVM, PhD, DACVIM-LAIM
4:30 – 5:20 pm
Small Ruminant Antimicrobial Use
by Jennifer Halleran, DVM, PhD, DACVIM-LAIM
Saturday, February 11
8:00 – 8:50 am
Shoeing the Sport Horse
by Scott Morrison, DVM
9:05 – 9:55 am
Shoeing for Chronic Laminitis
by Scott Morrison, DVM
10:25 – 11:15 am
Foal Foot Care and Management
by Scott Morrison, DVM
11:30 am – 12:20 pm
Infections and Injuries to the Foot
by Scott Morrison, DVM
1:50 – 2:40 pm
Back Pathology and Treatment in the Performance Horse
by Russell Freeland, DVM, DACVS-LA
3:10 – 4:00 pm
Septic Arthritis and Osteomyelitis in the Foal
by Russell Freeland, DVM, DACVS-LA
4:30 – 5:20 pm
Current Joint Therapies
by Russell Freeland, DVM, DACVS-LA
Sunday, February 12
8:00 – 8:50 am
Endometritis in the Mare: Advances in Diagnostics and Treatment
by Karen Von Dollen, DVM, MS, DACT
9:05 – 9:55 am
Hormonal Manipulation of Abnormal (and Normal) Estrous Cycles in the Mare
by Karen Wolfsdorf, DVM, DACT
10:10 – 11:00 am
How to Maximize Pregnancy Rates With Cooled and Frozen Semen
by Karen Von Dollen, DVM, MS, DACT
11:15 am – 12:05 pm
Diagnosis and Management of Twins in the Mare
by Karen Wolfsdorf, DVM, DACT
1:35 – 2:25 pm
Common Disorders of the Neonatal Foal Part I
by Kathy MacGillivray, VMD, DACVIM
2:40 – 3:30 pm
Common Disorders of the Neonatal Foal Part II
by Kathy MacGillivray, VMD, DACVIM
Practice Management
Friday, February 10
8:00 – 8:50 am
Communication and Workflow in the Age of Stress Part I: The Great Balancing Act: The Difference Between Pushing a Team and Breaking it 
by Bash Halow, CVPM, LVT
9:05 – 5:55 am
Communication and Workflow in the Age of Stress Part II: Communication Practice and Changes to Workflow
by Bash Halow, CVPM, LVT
10:25 – 11:15 am
Communication and Workflow in the Age of Stress Part III: Difficult Valuable Conversations
by Bash Halow, CVPM, LVT
11:30 am – 12:20 pm
Train of Thought: Lighting a Fire Under Employees and Other Motivation Myths
by Bash Halow, CVPM, LVT
1:50 – 2:40 pm
Burnout and Compassion Fatigue (And Staying Well in the Veterinary Profession)
by Ginger Templeton, DVM, MS
3:10 – 4:00 pm
Veterinary Wellbeing: How to Support Yourself and Others
by Ginger Templeton, DVM, MS
4:30 – 5:20 pm
The Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
by Stephen Galloway, DVM, DAVDC
Saturday, February 11
8:00 – 8:50 am
Introduction to Tennessee Controlled Substance and DEA Regulations 
by Jan Woods
9:05 – 9:55 am
What Does the DEA Really Want When Documenting and Destroying Controlled Substances in my Tennessee Practice?
by Jan Woods
10:25 – 11:15 am
Knock, Kock it’s the DEA
by Jan Woods
11:30 am – 12:20 pm
Lab Best Practices 
by Fritz Wood
1:50 – 2:40 pm
Thoughtful Pricing in the Lab
by Fritz Wood
3:10 – 4:00 pm
I Have a Website, Now How Do I Get Found? – Websites That Google Will Like – Part I
by Robbie van Mullem
4:30 – 5:20 pm
I Have a Website, Now How Do I Get Found? – Websites That Google Will Like – Part II
by Robbie van Mullem
Technician
Saturday, February 11
8:00 – 8:50 am
Seven Habits of Highly Effective Veterinary Technicians
by Danny Walker, DVM
9:05 – 9:55 am
What is it? Interactive Microscopic Identification
by Barbie Papajeski, MS, LVT, RLATG, VTS (Clinical Pathology)
10:25 – 11:15 am
Veterinary Technician Careers & Utilization: Let’s Max Out Your Potential
by Meg Harrington, BS, CVT
11:30 am – 12:20 pm
Large Animal Necropsies: Techniques & Sample Collection for Veterinary Technicians
by Meg Harrington, BS, CVT
1:50 – 2:40 pm
Bovine Respiratory Disease & Diagnostic Procedures for Veterinary Technicians
by Meg Harrington, BS, CVT
3:10 – 4:00 pm
“Normal” Cat Vomiting: There’s No Such Thing
by Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS (SAIM)
4:30 – 5:20 pm
Evans Syndrome: A Technician’s Role
by Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS (SAIM)
Sunday, February 12
8:00 – 8:50 am
Hematology?! Using the Stuff You Forgot (Blocked) From School
by Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS (SAIM)
9:05 – 9:55 am
Sugar, You’re Going Down
by April Bays, CVT, VTS (ECC)
10:10 – 11:00 am
Anesthesia in the Critical Patient
by April Bays, CVT, VTS (ECC)
11:15 am – 12:05 pm
Excuses, Excuses-When Pain Meds are Underutilized
by April Bays, CVT, VTS (ECC)
1:35 pm – 2:25 pm
What Really Happens in Animal Research
by Craig Reinemeyer, DVM, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology)