Saturday, May 16
7:30 - 8:20 am
Opening Remarks / Annual Business Meeting
Speaker
• Dr. Michael Charney
8:40 - 9:30 am
Eyes on the Prize: Mastering a Confident Ophthalmic Examination
Speaker
• Dr. Elizabeth Lutz
Learning Objectives:
• Become familiar with steps used to complete a thorough ophthalmic examination.
• Learn “the big 3” diagnostic tests.
• Learn to prepare an examination with photos for the purposes of teleconsultation.
How to Perform an Awake Oral Examination
Speaker
• Dr. Melanie Hunt
Learning Objectives:
• Recognize the significance of regular oral exams in preventive veterinary health care.
• Develop a systematic approach to the conscious oral evaluation.
• Highlight safe handling and restraint techniques to minimize stress and risk during examination.
Backyard Livestock: Small Ruminants
Speaker
• Dr. Matthew Edson
Learning Objectives:
• Understand the state and federal regulations that are specific to small ruminant species.
• Review the physical exam (normal and abnormal findings) in small ruminant species.
• Learn the basics of parasite control and common medical and surgical conditions in small ruminants.
9:40 - 10:30 am
Hit Me with Your Best Drop: Building Your Best Ophthalmic Pharmacy
Speaker
• Dr. Elizabeth Lutz
Learning Objectives:
• Identify useful and practical topical ophthalmic medications for the primary care pharmacy.
• Identify useful and practical oral ophthalmic medications for the primary care pharmacy.
• Develop a basic understanding for why medications are recommended, or are no longer recommended.
Intraoral Radiography: Interpretation & Technique
Speaker
• Dr. Danielle Mendlesohn
Learning Objectives:
• Review of orientation and modified triadan system.
• Normal anatomy and terminology.
• Common abnormalities/findings.
Just Breathe: Respiratory Emergencies
Speaker
• Kenichiro Yagi
Learning Objectives:
• Identify key clinical signs of respiratory distress and failure through visual and auditory assessment of patients.
• Apply systematic assessment techniques using observation, physical examination, and monitoring tools to determine the underlying cause of respiratory compromise.
• Implement appropriate emergency interventions to stabilize patients in respiratory distress and improve outcomes through timely, accurate nursing actions.
Embracing Conflict
Speaker
• Amy Newfield
Learning Objectives:
• Attendees will learn what defines conflict.
• Attendees will learn ways to deliver conflict effectively.
• Attendees will learn ways to receive conflict, so they embrace it rather than run from it.
10:40 - 11:30 am
I'll Make You Cry Me a River: Dry Eye Disease in Small Animals
Speaker
• Dr. Elizabeth Lutz
Learning Objectives:
• Learn to diagnose and differentiate between quantitative and qualitative dry eye disease.
• Create a treatment plan for dry eye disease.
• Recognize cases that would benefit from specialty referral.
Backyard Livestock: Miniature Pigs
Speaker
• Dr. Matthew Edson
Learning Objectives:
• Understand the state and federal regulations that are specific to miniature pigs.
• Review the physical exam (normal and abnormal findings) in miniature pigs.
11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Lunch in the Exhibit Hall
2:10 - 3:00 pm
Corneal Ulcers: A Real Pain in the Eye
Speaker
• Dr. Elizabeth Lutz
Learning Objectives:
• Recognize simple versus complicated corneal ulcers.
• Recognize superficial versus deep versus non-healing corneal ulcers.
• Create a diagnostic and treatment plan for corneal ulcers.
Understanding Burnout: The What, The Why, & The How
Speaker
• Dr. Ellen Lowery & Kara Burns
Learning Objectives:
• Develop a practical understanding of burnout.
• Describe the causes, symptoms, and risk factors associated with burnout.
• Apply tools and techniques to help manage and overcome burnout.
3:10 - 4:00 pm
Cloudy with a Chance of Cataracts
Speaker
• Dr. Elizabeth Lutz
Learning Objectives:
• Recognize small animal cataracts.
• Recognize secondary complications associated with small animal cataracts.
• Create treatment plans for small animal cataracts.
Pediatric Dentistry: Oral & Dental Pathology of Puppies & Kittens
Speaker
• Dr. Danielle Mendlesohn
Learning Objectives:
• Recognize common pediatric oral and maxillofacial conditions
• Differentiate key developmental, hereditary, and inflammatory disorders
• Formulate appropriate diagnostic and treatment plans
Elevate Your Success with a Growth Mindset
Speakers
• Dr. Ellen Lowery
• Kara Burns
Learning Objectives:
• Describe the differences between a fixed and growth mindset.
• Analyze behaviors associated with different mindsets.
• Create a personal strategy to recognize and navigate from a fixed to a growth mindset.
4:00 - 5:30 pm
Happy Hour in the Exhibit Hall
Sunday, May 17
8:40 - 9:30 am
Stable Sight: Ophthalmic Essentials for Equine, Food, & Fiber Practice
Speaker
• Dr. Elizabeth Lutz
Learning Objectives:
• Recognize common equine, food, and fiber animal ophthalmic diseases.
• Identify and learn proper diagnostics necessary for equine, food, and fiber animal ophthalmic diseases.
• Create treatment plans for equine, food, and fiber animal ophthalmic disease.
Let’s Learn Derm! Clinical Case Review & Hot(spot) Topics
Speaker
• Dr. Jeanne Budgin
Learning Objectives:
• List the indications for performing an aerobic skin culture.
• List the information that should be provided when submitting tissue for histopathology.
• Explain why a dermatophyte PCR should always be performed in combination with a culture.
9:40 - 10:30 am
All I Need Is a Miracle: Diagnosis and Treatment of Ocular Emergencies
Speaker
• Dr. Elizabeth Lutz
Learning Objectives:
• Recognize basic small animal ophthalmic emergencies.
• Identify proper diagnostics necessary for each ophthalmic emergency.
• Create treatment plans for each ophthalmic emergency.
Dental Emergencies
Speaker
• Dr. Melanie Hunt
Learning Objectives:
• Identify the most frequent dental emergencies in dogs and cats.
• Apply appropriate diagnostic and triage methods in emergent/urgent situations.
• Implement effective treatment protocols to relieve pain and prevent complications.
10:40 - 11:30 am
It’s a Beautiful Day to Save Some Eyes: Ophthalmic Surgery for the Primary Care Practitioner
Speaker
• Dr. Elizabeth Lutz
Learning Objectives:
• Recognize primary care appropriate ophthalmic surgical disease.
• Identify proper microsurgical instrumentation and magnification necessary for the treatment of ophthalmic surgical disease.
• Create surgical plans for each primary care appropriate surgical disease.
Caring for the Hospitalized Senior Pet
Speaker
• Amy Newfield
Learning Objectives:
• Attendees will learn what defines a senior pet
• Attendees will learn how to communicate with pet owners about senior care.
• Attendees will learn why senior pets are different in a veterinary hospital than younger animals.
Climb On: Cornerstones for a Successful Team & Effective Team Utilization
Speaker
• Dr. Ellen Lowery & Kara Burns
Learning Objectives:
• Describe role clarity and its role in proper team member utilization.
• Discuss the benefits of proper team utilization on the team, the hospital, the individual, and the patient.
• Discuss how team members can show their value to their colleagues.
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Lunch in the Exhibit Hall
1:40 - 2:30 pm
Under Pressure: The Glaucomas…And What to Do About Them
Speaker
• Dr. Elizabeth Lutz
Learning Objectives:
• Recognize basic small animal glaucoma.
• Identify proper diagnostics necessary for small animal glaucoma.
• Create treatment plans for small animal glaucoma.
Taking A Piece of The Puzzle: Performing Oral Biopsies
Speaker
• Dr. Danielle Mendlesohn
Learning Objectives:
• Identify appropriate indications for oral biopsies and perform a thorough pre-biopsy work-up.
• Review types of biopsies, including materials used.
• Review of clinical cases and decision-making.
2:40 - 3:30 pm
Eye of the Tiger: Feline Ophthalmology
Speaker
• Dr. Elizabeth Lutz
Learning Objectives:
• Recognize common feline ophthalmic diseases.
• Identify and learn proper diagnostics necessary for feline ophthalmic disease.
• Create treatment plans for feline ophthalmic disease.
Common Oral Neoplasms of Dogs & Cats
Speaker
• Dr. Danielle Mendlesohn
Learning Objectives:
• Identify and differentiate common oral neoplasms.
• Develop appropriate diagnostic and staging strategies.
Transfusion Medicine: Fact vs. Fiction
Speaker
• Amy Newfield
Learning Objectives:
• Attendees will learn what types of blood products are available.
• Attendees will learn about how to appropriately prepare blood products.
• Attendees will learn about how to deliver blood to veterinary patients.
Protect Your Energy, Prioritize Yourself
Speakers
• Dr. Ellen Lowery
• Kara Burns
Learning Objectives:
• Summarize the importance and impact of personal energy.
• Critique personal choices and their impact on wellbeing.
• Design a personal wellbeing plan.
Create Change that Lasts
Speaker
• Melissa Mauldin
Learning Objectives:
• Understand fundamentals of change management and how to create buy in for change initiatives.
• Learn about the Kotter 8 Step Change Model.
