Four Days • 200+ Sessions
In-Person and Virtual Tracks
Two-Day Vet Expo
One Iconic Location
Hosted by the California Veterinary Medical Association
As the President of the California Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA), I am excited to invite you to experience the 2024 Pacific Veterinary Conference (PacVet), to be held on July 11–14! We are proud to offer topnotch CE delivered by the profession’s most sought-after speakers—in none other than one of the most iconic cities in the world, San Francisco!
At PacVet, you will experience four action-packed days of learning, networking, and fun! Choose from over 200 CE sessions, participate in labs and symposia, and explore the two-day Vet Expo, where you can connect with industry representatives and learn about the newest and most exciting products on the market. Come socialize and network with your peers from throughout the world at special events like the UC Davis and WesternU alumni receptions, the Vet Expo Mixer, the Technician Fair, and the President’s Reception.
Kicking off the conference is our inspiring keynote speaker, Dr. Renee Alsarraf, who will present on “Treating Yourself Through a Dog’s Eyes.” A veterinary oncologist and cancer survivor, Dr. Alsarraf will deliver a meaningful message on life lessons gleaned from our dog companions, how to live better, and how to take better care of ourselves and each other.
In the City by the Bay, the opportunities for fun and excitement are endless! Travel the Golden Gate Bridge, explore the corridors of history at Alcatraz, shop and play at Fisherman’s Wharf, center yourself at the tranquil Golden Gate Park, or catch a San Francisco Giants game at Oracle Park. Whether you’ve already made San Francisco your home or you are a first-time visitor, there is always something new to discover in this unique and stunning city!
Unable to attend in person? No problem! The Small Animal Medicine and Technician tracks will be streamed live and online, allowing virtual attendees to interact with the speakers in real time. And for the first time ever, we will be offering our Equine and Avian/Exotics tracks exclusively in an online-only format.
PacVet is not just about excellent CE—it’s also about creating lifelong memories! Veterinarians, RVTs, practice managers, hospital staff, and veterinary and RVT students are bound to find the conference enlightening, inspirational, and fun.
I can’t wait to see you in San Francisco this July!
Dr. Michael Karle CVMA President
Register for in-person PacVet attendance and enjoy all that San Francisco has to offer.
2. OR 1.
• CE sessions
• Earn up to 28.5 CEUs
• Vet Expo admission
• Continental breakfast (all four days)
• Complimentary lunches and breaks in the Vet Expo (Saturday and Sunday)
• Coffee breaks
• Evening events
• Conference bag
• Conference app
• Access to all lecture notes on PacVet.net and the mobile app
• Staff group registration
• Discount practice team registration
Register for virtual PacVet attendance, a live and interactive option for those unable to make it inperson or for those wishing to attend the Equine and Avian/Exotics tracks. Just like our in-person attendees, you will be able to ask our speakers questions in real-time. Because our virtual sessions are live, they will count towards live/ interactive CE instead of self-study CE!
See pages 19-27 for more details about which tracks will be offered virtually.
• CE sessions in the Small Animal, Technician, Equine, and Avian/Exotics tracks
• Earn up to 28.5 CEUs (the same amount of CE as in-person attendees!)
• Conference app
• Access to all lecture notes on PacVet.net and the mobile app
• Staff group registration
• Discount practice team registration
In an effort to be environmentally friendly, we are eliminating paper registrations.
Register online at PacVet.net.
If you need help with registration, call 800.655.2862 for staff assistance.
Please be sure to review and select your registration options carefully. Effective April 1, 2024, there will be a $50 non-refundable processing fee to switch your registration from in person to virtual, or virtual to in-person. If you have any questions about registration, please feel free to reach out to conference staff at staff@cvma.net for assistance.
BREAKFAST ON THE HOUSE!
Continental breakfast will be served daily. (Breakfast is for registered attendees only.)
LUNCH IN THE VET EXPO—Friday and Saturday
Learn about the latest products and services available in veterinary medicine while enjoying lunch of us! (Lunch is for registered attendees only.)
PACVET LOUNGE
Located near the registration desk, the first-ever PacVet lounge allows attendees to recharge their phones and minds as well as connect with colleagues in a relaxing environment.
Sponsored by Veterinary Information Network
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION—Thursday, 8:00–9:30 AM
Treating Yourself Through a Dog's Eyes
Renee Alsarraf, DVM, DACVIM
They say that a dog is man’s best friend. Perhaps dogs are actually incredible guides for us humans. In this session, Dr. Renee Alsarraf, veterinary oncologist and cancer survivor herself, will highlight life lessons from our four-legged companions. Using heartwarming stories from her veterinary cancer patients and her own journey with having cancer, Dr. Alsarraf will provide wonderful insight into how to live better, take care of ourselves and each other, and ultimately be happier.
CVMA PRESIDENT’S RECEPTION—Thursday, 5:15–7:15 PM
All are welcome to join the CVMA in welcoming the 2024–2025 CVMA President, Dr. Jennifer Hawkins. Enjoy a no-host bar and light appetizers.
Sponsored by VISC
VET EXPO MIXER—Friday, 5:30–7:00 PM
Discover the newest products on the market from exhibitors and enjoy desserts and a no-host bar. If you’re lucky, you just might leave with a raffle prize! Attendees may also memorialize their time at PacVet 2024 at the mixer’s photobooth.
RABIES TITER TESTING—Friday
Schedule an appointment to get your rabies and titer tested. Onsite phlebotomists will collect serum samples from previously immunized veterinarians and their staff. Details can be found under the Events tab at PacVet.net.
Sponsored by IDEXX
RAFFLES!—Friday and Saturday
Don’t miss your chance to win valuable prizes, whether you're in-person or virtual!
EXHIBIT HALL MONOPOLY GAME—Friday and Saturday
Stop off at all 15 exhibitors participating in this fun version of Monopoly, and score your chance to win a special raffle to be held on Saturday!
STUDENT POSTERS—Friday and Saturday
Visit UC Davis and WesternU veterinary students in the PacVet lounge near the registration desk as they share poster presentations and answer questions about their research.
ICE CREAM SOCIAL—Saturday, 4:00–4:30 PM
Kick back and enjoy a sweet treat in the Vet Expo hall. The ice cream social is a great opportunity to visit our exhibitors’ booths and catch up with colleagues!
Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim
ALUMNI RECEPTIONS—Saturday, 5:30–7:00 PM
Mingle with WesternU and UC Davis alumni over appetizers and a no-host bar.
TECHNICIAN FAIR—Saturday, 5:30–7:00 PM
Calling all RVTs and veterinary assistants: come socialize with your peers and meet industry partners and NAVTAapproved academics and societies while enjoying appetizers, a no-host bar, and raffles!
Sponsored by Bird Dog Recruiting and Consulting, Pet Emergency and Specialty Center of Marin, Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc., Nationwide (Pet), VetnCare, and VISC
Whether you’re wanting to immerse yourself in San Francisco’s bustling, vibrant culture, or looking for an opportunity to unearth serenity in one of the country’s greenest cities, San Francisco offers
The Golden Gate Bridge
Alcatraz
Pier 39
Fisherman’s Wharf
Oracle Park (San Francisco Giants have home games on July 9 and 10!)
EXPLORE CULTURAL HUBS AND NEIGHBORHOODS!
Haight-Ashbury
The Mission
The Castro
North Beach
Chinatown
TAKE IN ART FROM AROUND THE WORLD
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
de Young Museum
The Legion of Honor
Palace of Fine Arts
The possibilities are endless!
RECHARGE IN THESE TRANQUIL HAVENS
Golden Gate Park
Japanese Tea Garden
San Francisco Botanical Garden
The Pacific Veterinary Conference will be held at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square.
Situated in the heart of downtown San Francisco, the Hilton San Francisco Union Square is the prime location for exploring the city’s restaurant, shopping, and theater district.
333 O’Farrell Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
DISCOUNTED ROOM RATE
$269 plus tax per night
Discounted rates available until June 19, 2024 or until the block fills up—whichever comes first.
• Curran Theater – .10 miles away
• Union Square – .20 miles away
• SF Museum of Modern Art – .40 miles away
• Moscone Convention Center – .80 miles away
• Oracle Park – 1.40 miles away
• Chase Arena – 2.40 miles away
• San Francisco International Airport Just 14 miles from the venue! flysfo.com
• Oakland International Airport
Just 19 miles from the venue! oaklandairport.com
• Ridesharing through Uber or Lyft
• Public transportation with BART. The closest BART station is located on Powell Street, two blocks from the hotel. Visit bart.gov for tickets and scheduling.
• CVMA members receive discounts on rental cars through AVIS and Budget. Visit PacVet.net for more information.
• Secure parking is available onsite for the discounted rate of $45/day.
• EV charging station is available onsite.
Meet with industry leaders showcasing the newest technology, products, and services. The Vet Expo is the perfect place to learn, network, and shop for new products!
Our industry partners are valued components to PacVet who lower conference costs across the board, passing savings onto attendees! Be sure to visit our exhibitors’ booths in the Vet Expo hall and check out their websites at PacVet.net.
EXHIBITOR LIST UPDATED AS OF MARCH 15, 2024.
A&E Medical Systems
Advanced Monitors Corp
American Regent Animal Health
AmeriVet
Analgesic Services, Inc.
Antech
Avant Wellness
Avid Identification Systems
Banfield Pet Hospital
Bank of America Practice Solutions
Bionote
Bird Dog Recruiting & Consulting
Blue Buffalo/Blue Natural Vet
Blue River PetCare
BluePearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital
Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA
California Veterinary Emergency Team (CVET)
California Veterinary Medical Reserve Corps (CAVMRC)
Capstone Financial Group
Cardiac Vet CareCredit
Cat and Dog Modern
Christian Veterinary Mission
Clarius Mobile Health
CNA Insurance
Core Imaging
Cubex
Curo Pet Care
Doctor Multimedia
DragonVeterinary Canada Ltd.
Elanco Animal Health
Elite Payment Group
ELvation Medical
Enova Illumination
Epicur Pharma
Esaote North America
Evette
ezyVet
GerVetUSA Inc
GlobalVetLink
Hidow International
Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.
Horizon Veterinary Specialists
Huntington Bank Practice Finance
I3 Commerce Technology
IDEXX
Jorgensen Laboratories
KARL STORZ Veterinary Endoscopy
Koefran Pet Memorial Services
Legally Mine
Lenity Vet Specialists + Emergency Care
Medi Lazer
Medical Pet Shirts International BV
MediLoupes
Merck Animal Health
MiDOG Animal Diagnostics
Mixlab
MWI Animal Health
MyVETgroup
Nationwide (Pet)
NectarVet
Newvetequipment.com / Usedvetequipment.com
Nutramax Laboratories Veterinary Sciences, Inc.
Nuvodia
OakVet Animal Specialty Hospital
Omni Practice Group
Pacific Professionals, Inc.
PawfectNotes
Pawlicy Advisor
Pet Emergency and Specialty Center of Marin
PetSmart Veterinary Services
PetVet Care Centers
Preferred Employers Insurance
Probo Veterinary
Purina® Pro Plan® Veterinary Diets
Remedy Veterinary Specialists
Roo
Rose Micro Solutions LLC
Royal Canin
SAGE Veterinary Centers
Schultz Technology
Scratch
Shepherd Veterinary Software
Solutions by Design
Southern Veterinary Partners
Talkatoo.Inc
Tiki Cat Vet Solutions
Tuttnauer USA
UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital
United Veterinary Care
Universal Imaging, Inc.
VCA Animal Hospitals
VDI Laboratory
VDx Pathology
Vetamac
VetBooks By Success Concepts
Vetcor
Veterinary Emergency Group White Plains VQ
Veterinary Insurance Services Company (VISC)
VetnCare
VetriScience
VetRec
VetRoam
Victor Medical Company
Wedgewood
YuMove ADVANCE 360
Zoetis
Zomedica
Dentistry/Oral Surgery (Thurs)
Mark Smith, VMD, DACVS, DAVDC
• Surgical Extractions in Dogs 1: Challenging Carnassial and Canine Teeth
• Surgical Extractions in Dogs 2: Sneaky Tough Teeth to Extract
• Feline Tooth Resorption: Don't Think You Know—Know You Know!
• Oronasal Fistula: Five Repair Techniques, Your Choice
• Extraction Complications: Prevention Is Easier Than Repair
Dr. Mark Smith is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons and the American Veterinary Dental College, as well as a founding fellow in oral and maxillofacial surgery for both colleges. He was a professor of surgery and dentistry at Virginia Tech from 1988-2004. Dr. Smith is the recipient of numerous awards and is co-author of Atlas of Approaches for General Surgery of the Dog and Cat. He is editor emeritus of the Journal of Veterinary Dentistry.
Soft Tissue Surgery of Dogs and Cats (Fri)
Stephen Birchard, DVM, MS, DACVS
• Exploratory Laparotomy, Including Removal of Cryptorchid Testicles
• Gastric Surgery from Inside to Outside
• Gastric Dilatation/Volvulus: Gastropexies that Work
• Taking the Fear out of Intestinal Surgery
• Oncologic Surgery: Beyond the Lumpectomy
• Challenging Cases in Small Animal Surgery
Dr. Stephen Birchard received his DVM degree from the University of Missouri and completed a surgical residency program at Purdue University. After working in private practice, he taught at Ohio State University for 27 years. Dr. Birchard is the chief editor of the Saunders Manual of Small Animal Practice and is board-certified with the American College of Veterinary Surgeons.
Orthopedic (Sat)
Stephen Jones, MVB, MS, DACVS-SA, DECVS
• A Comprehensive Review of the Orthopedic Examination
• Coxofemoral Luxation: Diagnostics, Decisions, and Treatments
• Surgical and Conservative Management Options for Juvenile Hip Dysplasia
• Advanced Decision Making in Total Hip Replacement
• Patellar Luxation: A Practical Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment
• Pelvic Fractures: Navigating a Challenging Diagnostic and Treatment Condition
Dr. Stephen Jones attended veterinary school at University College Dublin, where he graduated with honors. He then completed a residency in surgery and earned a Master of Science degree at the University of Florida. Dr. Jones is a diplomat of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons and the European College of Veterinary Surgeons.
Shelter Medicine Practice (Thurs)
Jeanette O’Quin, DVM, MPH, DACVPM, ABVP (Shelter Medicine)
• Forensics: Common Presentations Part 1
• Forensics: Evidence Collection, Photography, and Documentation Part 2
low fat hydrolyzed nutrition for food & fat sensitivities
• Disaster Response in Animal Shelters
• Disaster Response Workshop and Tabletop Exercises Part 1
• Disaster Response Workshop and Tabletop Exercises Part 2
Dr. Jeanette O'Quin is an associate professor with the Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She is co-author of both editions of the ASV Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters, and co-editor for the 2nd edition. Dr. O'Quin helped to create the ABVP board specialty in shelter medicine and is a founding editor of the Journal of Shelter Medicine and Community Animal Health. She has been recognized with the American Veterinary Medical Association Animal Welfare Award and the Association of Shelter Veterinarians Meritorious Service Award.
Shelter Medicine Practice (Fri)
Erin Doyle, DVM, DABVP (Shelter Medicine Practice)
• Strategic Planning and Population Management
• Euthanasia/Decision Making Communication Workshop Part 1
• Euthanasia/Decision Making Communication Workshop Part 2
• Veterinarians in Leadership Part 1
• Veterinarians in Leadership Part 2
• Emerging Infectious Disease
Dr. Erin Doyle is the senior vice president of Animal Welfare and Veterinary Services at the Animal Rescue League of Boston. Prior to her current role, Dr. Doyle worked on the shelter medicine services team at the ASPCA. She is a past-president of the Association of Shelter Veterinarians, an adjunct faculty member in shelter medicine at Tufts University, and a co-editor of the second edition of the Association of Shelter Veterinarians’ Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters.
Cultural Responsiveness (Sat)
Allison Cardona
• The Power of Yes: Letting Go of Old Ideas and Practices
• Cultural Responsiveness: Moving from Saviorism to Partnership
Allison Cardona received a bachelor’s degree in public affairs from Empire State College in New York and is a graduate of the USC Price School of Public Policy executive leadership development program and Southern Utah University certificate in executive animal services. Allison joined the University of California, Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program in January 2022 as California state director. She manages the $37.5 million-dollar California for All Animals grant program funded by the state to help animal shelters reduce the euthanasia of healthy and treatable animals.
Christie Kamiya, DVM, MBA, CAWA
Dr. Cristie Kamiya is Chief of Shelter Medicine at Humane Society Silicon Valley (HSSV), where she oversees veterinary services. She is residency-trained in shelter medicine practice and in 2017 led HSSV to be the first shelter in the country to complete the Association of Shelter Veterinarians’ Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters. In her free time, Dr. Kamiya enjoys traveling with organizations that provide veterinary support in under-served areas in the United States and internationally.
Proper Use of Legal Entities for Lawsuit Protection and Tax Reduction
Thursday, July 11 12:00–1:30 PM Light lunch will be provided. Space is limited.
In this symposia, Legally Mine will show you how to stop the threat of lawsuits before they ever get started by protecting your assets in time tested and proven legal structures. These structures allow us to help our tax attorneys save what you would normally pay in income taxes. These are little known tax helps that have significant case history and have stood the test of time. Visit PacVet.net for more information.
DEI (Sat)
Sheila Kouhkan
Sheila Kouhkan is the Director of Client Services for Pethealth Inc. She started her professional career in animal welfare in 2009, working on compassionate legislation for Los Angeles. She began working in the world of animal welfare nonprofits in 2015, when she joined the team at Best Friends Animal Society, collaborating with local rescues to make Los Angeles a no-kill city. In 2017, Sheila accepted the Maddie’s® Fund Executive Leadership Fellowship and joined the teams at Austin Pets Alive! and Austin Animal Center in Texas, where she learned the ins and outs of animal welfare leadership and gained a passion for disaster response. Sheila is committed to using her diverse background and the resources available in her current role to bring vitality to lives furry and otherwise.
Sustainability in Veterinary Practice (Thurs)
Diccon Westworth, BVSc (Hons), DACVIM (Neurology)
• Anthropogenic Climate Change: The Effects on Health and the Impacts of Providing Care
• Practicing Sustainable Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Diccon Westworth is a veterinary neurologist working in private practice in Sonoma, California. He received his BVSc with Honors (DVM) degree from the University of Melbourne, Australia, completed a neurology/neurosurgery residency at UC Davis, and became board-certified in veterinary neurology. He is currently a director at the Veterinary Sustainability Alliance. Dr. Westworth is leading efforts in the U.S. clinical sustainability domain to facilitate bringing people together to fight the existential problem of anthropogenic climate change.
One Health Challenges (Fri)
Kim Conway, DVM, MPVM
• One Health Challenges in California
• A One Health Approach to Antimicrobial Resistance and Stewardship
• Climate Change and Emerging Environmental Drivers
Dr. Kim Conway is the One Health lead for the California Department of Public Health. Prior to her current role, she worked for the California Department of Food and Agriculture, completed an epidemiology fellowship, acted as the assistant director during the development and opening of a free veterinary clinic for pet owners experiencing homelessness, and practiced companion animal medicine in the Greater Sacramento area. She received her DVM and MPVM degrees from UC Davis.
Heather Oxford, DVM, MPH, CVA, CCRT, ABAAHP
• Age as a Disease Model: The Hallmarks of Aging
• Is Aging Reversible…or Preventable?
• Anti-Aging Medicine: The Fountain of Youth?
Dr. Heather Oxford received her MPH degree in epidemiology from Emory University and worked at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention before receiving her DVM degree from the University of Tennessee. Upon completion of a small animal veterinary internship in Los Angeles, she practiced conventional veterinary medicine before becoming certified in acupuncture and rehabilitation medicine. Dr. Oxford became a diplomat of the American Board of Anti-Aging Health Practitioners in 2023.
Animal Disaster Response (Thurs)
Michael Ziccardi, DVM, MPVM, Ph.D.
• Overview of the Broader Animal Disaster Landscape
Dr. Michael Ziccardi has been a part of both the One Health Institute (OHI) and the Karen C. Drayer Wildlife Health Center (WHC) since the founding of each—as a graduate student, as staff, and as a director. He received his DVM, masters, and doctorate in epidemiology degrees from UC Davis. Since 1996, Dr. Ziccardi has acted as an oil spill response veterinarian and oiled wildlife response director during more than 50 spills nationally and internationally, most notably as the Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Group Supervisor for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration during the Deepwater Horizon spill in 2010. Currently, he is the Executive Director of the One Health Institute, Director for California’s Oiled Wildlife Care Network, and Health Science Clinical Professor in the Department of Medicine and Epidemiology at UC Davis. Sponsored by: CAVMRC
Overview of CVET and How Local Practitioners Can Be Involved in Their Communities (Thurs)
William Burke
Ashley Patterson, DVM
• CVET Overview and How Local Practitioners Can Be Involved with Their Community
• Current Animal Disaster Response Resources in California
William Burke recently joined the One Health Institute as the California Veterinary Emergency Team’s new Associate Director of Planning. In this role, Will oversees CVET’s planning and readiness services. Previously, Will worked in an emergency management role at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Originally from the Atlanta area, Will is a graduate of the University of Georgia’s Institute for Disaster
Management and University of Georgia’s College of Public Health. He is also a Certified Emergency Manager with the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency.
Dr. Ashley Patterson is currently the Associate Director of Operations for the California Veterinary Emergency Team (CVET). She received a DVM degree from Washington State University and an MPH from the University of Minnesota. Dr. Patterson worked as an emergency management planning consultant for several years prior to attending veterinary school and has been involved in veterinary disaster training and best practice development with organizations like Texas A&M University, the National Veterinary Response Team, and the National Alliance of State Animal and Agricultural Emergency Programs.
Sponsored by: CAVMRC
Veterinary Team Development (Thurs)
Rebecca Rose, RVT, CPEP
• Leading in Your Day with Heart: Navigating Management Challenges
• Juggling Parenting and Career in VetMed: Compassion Reigns
• Pillars of Wellbeing for Managers: Exemplifying a Healthy Lifestyle
• Emotionally Intelligent Euthanasia
• Building Euthanasia Manuals for the Team: Bringing It All Together
Rebecca Rose, RVT, CPEP (Certified Peaceful Euthanasia Professional) has a diverse background in the veterinary community as a credentialed team member and leader. Now, her career path has led her to end-of-life care, where she focuses on educating, training, and coaching. Rebecca is passionate about gentle euthanasia experiences and is sought after to present on the topic.
Sponsored by: CareCredit
*These courses are CVPM-approved CE for recertification.
Ask Us Anything! Your PM Questions Answered, Candidly (Fri)
Heather Prendergast, RVT, CVPM, SPHR, Rebecca Rose, RVT, CPEP, and Peter Weinstein, DVM, MBA
Efficiency in Practice Management (Fri)
Peter Weinstein, DVM, MBA
• What Got You Here Won’t Get You There
• Efficiency: From Chaos to Control
• Team-Based Healthcare Delivery
• How to Be High-Tech and High-Touch
• Building a Mentoring Program that Attracts and Retains Employees
Dr. Peter Weinstein received his DVM degree from the University of Illinois and his MBA degree at the University of Redlands. He served as the president of the California Veterinary Medical Association as well as the president and executive director of the Southern California VMA (SCVMA). Dr. Weinstein has provided small business and corporate consulting via his company, PAW Consulting. Currently, he teaches business at Western University’s College of Veterinary Medicine.
Sponsored by: CareCredit
Financials, Budgets, QuickBooks, and More (Sat)
Heather Prendergast, RVT, CVPM, SPHR
• Achieving the Dream: Introduction to Strategic Planning
• Steps to Formulate a Strategic Plan Specific to Your Practice
• Successful Implementation of Strategic Planning
• Pricing Services to Effectively Meet Strategic Goals
• Pricing, Budgeting, and Strategic Planning: Tying It Together for Goal Achievement
• Attaining Team Buy-in to Achieve Practice Goals
Heather Prendergast has spent over 30 years in the veterinary industry serving a spectrum of private practice, corporate practice, industry, and practice consulting. When she is not lecturing, writing, or consulting, Heather teaches for Appalachian State University and volunteers for industry groups. She currently serves as president of the Viticus Group (formally known as WVC) and is a board member of the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA).
Sponsored by: CareCredit
Laws and Regulations in the Workplace (Sun)
Jason Eldred, Wilke Fleury
• Did You Clock Out for Your Lunch Break?
Jason Eldred represents businesses and business owners in a wide array of civil litigation matters. He has experience representing clients spanning multiple fields, including construction companies, real estate companies, and medical professionals. Prior to joining Wilke Fleury, Jason worked at a general practice firm handling both litigation and transactional matters. Jason’s
practice primarily consists of business litigation, employment law advising and litigation, and bankruptcy.
Sponsored by: VISC
Jizell Lopez, Wilke Fleury
• Medical Leave in the Workplace: Issues Confronting the Employee and the Employer
Jizell Lopez is a civil litigation attorney who primarily represents clients in federal and state court litigation and before administrative agencies regarding all manner of employment claims, including single plaintiff lawsuits, class action lawsuits, and wage and hour representative lawsuits. Jizell’s practice includes allegations of harassment, discrimination, wrongful termination, retaliation, wage and hour non-compliance, and more.
Sponsored by: VISC
Stephen Marmaduke, Wilke Fleury
• This is Dr. Jones; May I Speak with Rover?
Stephen Marmaduke is of counsel at the Sacramento law firm of Wilke Fleury, LLP. His experience includes legal issues related to veterinary practices, employment law, and general business matters.
Sponsored by: VISC
Ask the Attorneys—Your Legal Questions Answered (Sun)
Jason Eldred, Jizell Lopez, and Stephen Marmaduke
APHIS-Approved Supplemental Training (AAST) (Sun)
• Module 23: Use of Antibiotics in Animals ‡
• Module 29: Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD)
• Module 9: Interstate and International Health Certificates for Category 1 Animals
• Module 19: Animal Health Emergency Response
• Module 13: Aquatic Animal Health Regulation and Health Certification
• Module 14: Evaluation of Aquatic Animals for Detection of Reportable Diseases and Pathogens
‡ This course satisfies the one-hour of California CE requirement on the judicious use of medically important antimicrobial drugs.
KARL STORZ VETERINARY ENDOSCOPY:
Tackling GI Disease in Small Animals: When, How, and Why to Implement Endoscopy into Your Practice (Thurs)
Dr. Todd Tams
$450 additional registration fee is required. Lecture and lab included. Limited to 20 registrants (DVMs and RVTs only). In this lab, Dr. Todd Tams will discuss the top five applications of endoscopy in small animal practice, tackling GI disease in small animal practice, removing GI foreign bodies, removing nasal foreign bodies, laparoscopic OVE, and laparoscopic biopsy and video otoscopy. This will be a combination lecture with a hands-on component. Equipment will be available for attendees to become familiar with basic technique and handling to perform the discussed procedures.
Katie Moore
$450 additional registration fee is required. Lecture and lab included. Limited to 20 (DVMs only).
This course is designed for beginners starting out in ultrasound or as a refresher course on the normal limits of the common abdominal anatomy for an abdominal ultrasound examination. The lecture portion of this course will provide the foundation for interpretation on normal organ size and normal echogenicities for each organ and how to identify the liver, spleen, kidneys, urinary bladder, gallbladder and the segments of the gastrointestinal tract. There will also be a discussion on the spectrum of "normal" for our juvenile patients versus our geriatric patients. There will also be case examples of common pathology or processes seen within the abdomen. The lab portion will be practicing the scanning techniques for the “Big 5” (liver, spleen, left and right kidneys, and bladder), along with the general scanning of the gastrointestinal tract.
ESAOTE INTERMEDIATE ULTRASOUND LECTURE/LAB (Fri, Sat)
Katie Moore
$450 additional registration fee is required. Lecture and lab included. Limited to 20 registrants (DVMs only).
This course is designed for scanners wanting to advance their basic skill set in ultrasound and to image the smaller anatomy within the abdomen. The lecture portion of this course will provide the foundation for interpretation on normal organ size and normal echogenicities for the smaller organs like the pancreas, lymph nodes, and adrenals. There will also be further evaluation of the gastrointestinal tract and tricks for imaging it, along with tricks on how to scan the “deeper” organs like the liver and the head of the spleen. Vascular scanning and mapping will also be discussed. The lab portion will be practicing the scanning techniques for smaller anatomy like pancreas, adrenals, and lymph nodes. There will also be practice in scanning the gastrointestinal tract and identification of all the small bowel and large bowel segments.
RECOVER CPR: Basic and Advanced Life Support Rescuer Certification Workshop (Sun)
Kenichiro Yagi, MS, RVT, VTS (ECC) (SAIM)
$450 additional registration fee is required. Lecture and lab included. Limited to 20 registrants (open to all). This course will teach the concepts and techniques of RECOVER Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) for official veterinary CPR certification approved by the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care. The certification process consists of an online course followed by onsite training at the conference. Participants must have completed the RECOVER online BLS and ALS courses available at recoverinitiative.org prior to attending the lab. The $450 registration fee includes both the online and onsite trainings.
For full details, visit Sponsored Labs under the CE Program tab at PacVet.net.
Cardiology (Thurs)
Bruce Kornreich, DVM, DACVIM, Ph.D.
• Electrocardiographic Interpretation: From Cell to Surface
• Positive Inotropes: From Excitation/Contraction to Clinical Application
• An Update on Feline Cardiomyopathies
• Pulmonary Hypertension
• Cardiac Clinical Decision Making
Dr. Bruce Kornreich received his DVM degree from Cornell University. After one year in private practice, he returned to Cornell as a cardiology resident, receiving board certification in 1997. After earning his Ph.D. in pharmacology at Cornell, he joined its Department of Biomedical Sciences, and then joined its Department of Clinical Sciences. Dr. Kornreich was appointed associate director of the Cornell Feline Health Center in 2012 and became director in 2019.
Diagnostic Imaging (Fri)
Lorrie Gaschen, DVM, Dr.med.vet, Ph.D., DECVDI
• Feline Airway Disease: Improving Your Skill Set in Recognition of the Disease in Challenging Cases
• The Coughing Dog: Improving Skills in the Diagnosis of Airway Collapse
• Radiography and CT of Feline Thoracic Neoplasia
• Diagnosing Gastrointestinal Obstruction in Dogs and Cats and Developing Next Steps from the Radiographic Findings
• Ultrasound of Feline Hepatobiliary Disease: Making a Diagnosis in the Icteric Cat
• Intestinal Ultrasound in the Dog and Cat: Comparison with Histology and Current Interpretive Standards
Dr. Lorrie Gaschen received her DVM degree from the University of Florida, after which she completed a diagnostic imaging residency at the University of Bern in Switzerland and became a diplomat of the European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging. Dr. Gaschen was a professor at Louisiana State University (LSU) for 15 years. She remains an adjunct professor at LSU and works primarily at Vet. CT as a tele-radiologist in all imaging modalities and species.
Renee Alsarraf, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology)
Dr. Renee Alsarraf graduated with her DVM degree from Michigan State University (MSU), where she created the university’s pet loss support group. She then completed a rotating internship and medical oncology residency in New York City at the Animal Medical Center. Dr. Alsarraf is a senior veterinarian at Animal Medical Center and serves on the MSU college of Veterinary Medicine Admissions Committee. Her memoir, Sit, Stay, Heal: What Dogs Can Teach Us About Living Well, celebrates the human-animal bond.
Gastroenterology (Sat)
Frederic Gaschen, Dr.med.vet., DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM-CA, DVM
• Diagnosis and Management of Dogs with Chronic Diarrhea in Daily Practice
• Management of Protein-Losing Enteropathy in the Dog: GI and Beyond
• Use of Antibiotics in Dogs with Diarrhea: Sensible Choice or Nonsense?
• Chronic Feline Inflammatory Enteropathies and Intestinal Lymphoma in Cats
• Diseases of the Exocrine Pancreas in Cats: A Case-Based Review
• Updates on Diagnosis and Management of Acute Pancreatitis in Dogs
Dr. Frederic Gaschen is a graduate of the University of Bern, Switzerland. He is a specialist in small animal internal medicine, a diplomate of both the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine and European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine – Companion Animals, and a fellow of the American Gastroenterological Association. He is currently a professor and chief of the small animal medicine service at Louisiana State University.
Neurology (Sun)
Jon Levine, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology)
• The Neurologic Examination
• Spinal Cord Diseases: Localization and Pathophysiology
• Spinal Cord Diseases: Differential Diagnosis and Treatment
• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Neurology Cases Part 1
• Neurology Cases Part 2
Dr. Jon Levine is a professor of neurology and small animal clinical sciences department head at Texas A&M University. He earned his DVM degree from Cornell University. His research interests include spinal cord injury, imaging, and neuro-oncology. Dr. Levine is a-past president of the American Association of Veterinary Clinicians and past-secretary of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine neurology specialty.
Oncology (Thurs, Fri)
Renee Alsarraf, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology)
• The Power of the Waiting Room
• Sit, Stay, Heal: A Comprehensive Approach to the Veterinary Cancer Patient
• Radiation Therapy: A Working Knowledge for the General Practitioner
• Spectrum of Care: How to Make It Work
• Prepping Your Patients and Clients for Oncology
Evidence-Based Medicine (Thurs, Fri)
Brennen McKenzie, MA, MSc, VMD
• Spectrum of Care: Revolutionary Idea, Same Old Thing, or Empty Buzzword?
• Age of Endarkenment? Medical Mistrust and Misinformation and What Vets Can Do About it
• Choosing Wisely: Things to Stop Doing in Your Practice (Maybe)
• Too Much Medicine? The Allure of Overdiagnosis
• Evidence-Based Veterinary Medicine in the Trenches: Practical EBVM for the Busy GP
• Extending Lifespan and Health Span with Nutrition: Science vs. Speculation
Dr. Brennen McKenzie has been a small animal general practitioner for over twenty years. He is a past-president of the Evidence-Based Veterinary Medicine Association and author of the SkeptVet Blog. Dr. McKenzie is also currently the Director of Veterinary Medicine for Loyal, a biotechnology company developing medicines to extend lifespan and health span in dogs. He is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine.
Clinical Pathology (Sat)
Gwen Levine, DVM, DACVP (Clinical Pathology), DACVR-DI, DACVR-EDI
• Navigating Endocrine Testing in Small Animals
• Confirmatory and Ancillary Diagnostic Testing Following Cytologic Examination
• Infectious Organisms that Can Be Diagnosed Cytologically
• Common Feline Cytologic Diagnoses
• The Feline Blood Smear Examination
• CBCs in Your Clinic: Getting the Most from Your Hematology Analyzer
Dr. Gwen Levine earned her DVM degree from Texas A&M University, where she currently works as a clinical associate professor in veterinary radiology in the Large Animal Clinical Sciences Department. She holds board certifications in veterinary diagnostic imaging, equine diagnostic imaging, and clinical pathology.
Ophthalmology (Sun)
Tomo Wiggans, DVM, MEng, DACVO
• Practical Ocular Pharmacology
• Diagnostic Approach to the ‘Red Eye’
• Simplifying the Corneal Managing Complicated Corneal Ulcers Examination
• Nonulcerative Corneal Diseases
• Feline Ophthalmology, Ocular Surface Disease
Dr. Tomo Wiggans attended veterinary school at UC Davis, graduating in 2010. Dr. Wiggans then went on to complete a rotating internship and specialty fellowship at Colorado State University before completing a three-year residency in comparative veterinary ophthalmology at UC Davis. He became a board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist and has been practicing in the San Francisco Bay Area since completing his residency.
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Emergency Critical Care (Thurs)
Courtney Waxman, MS, CVT, RVT, VTS (ECC)
• Triage: When Being the Worse Makes You First
• ICU To-Do: Patient Care Checklists
• Don’t Fail to Prepare: CPR Preparedness
• Back to Basics: Basic Life Support
• Emergency Room Procedures for the Veterinary Technician
Courtney Waxman has spent over 15 years working in emergency and critical care medicine. Her areas of special interest include CPR, critical care nursing, and critical thinking.
Dentistry (Fri)
Mary Berg, BS, RVT, LATG, VTS (Dentistry)
• Gaining Dental Compliance: What Works?
• The Complete Plan for the Periodontal Patient—COHAT
• Dental Radiology Made Easy: Tips and Tricks!
• Basic Dental X-ray Interpretation
• Understanding and Treating Periodontal Disease
• Feline Dentistry: Cats Don’t Read Textbooks!
Mary Berg received her Veterinary Technician Specialty in dentistry and is a charter member of the Academy of Veterinary Dental Technicians. Mary worked in research for over 31 years, specializing in products aimed at improving the oral health of companion animals, and continues to work with companies to evaluate the efficacy of their products. In addition to her research background, she was the practice manager and dental technician specialist at a general practice for seven years. She is an adjunct at two distance veterinary technology programs and is currently the president of Beyond the Crown Veterinary Education. Mary was named the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America’s Veterinary Technician of the Year in 2020 and received the Academy of Veterinary Dental Technicians’ Excellence in Dentistry Education award in 2019.
Medicine and Leadership (Sat)
Walter Brown, Jr., RVTg, VTS (ECC)
• Fab Five of the Physical Exam
• How Can You Breathe with No Air?
• Teach Me ECGs, Please!
• Why Don’t You Feel Safe at Work?
• Understanding the Chemical Response
• Utilizing Today’s Veterinary Technicians
Walter Brown is an emergency and critical care specialty veterinary technologist who combines his background in veterinary medicine with comedy to bring education and relief to veterinary professionals worldwide.
Anesthesia and Pain Management (Sun)
Kristen Cooley, BA, CVT, VTS (Anesthesia/Analgesia), VCC
• Dancing Machine: Skillful Manipulation of the Anesthetic Mothership
• Lights Out! The Amazing Anesthetic Induction Period
• Your Eyes, Their Hearts, Can’t Lose: Navigating Anesthesia Without Monitors
• The Cool Observer: Monitoring Anesthesia with Confidence
• Under Pressure: The Importance of Perioperative Blood Pressure Monitoring
• Feline Fine: Taking the Fear Out of Anesthetizing Cats
Kristen Cooley is a Veterinary Technician Specialist in anesthesia and analgesia. She started her career at the University of Wisconsin’s School of Veterinary Medicine, where she spent 15 years honing her passion and skill for anesthesia and pain management through managing routine and critical anesthetic cases and teaching in the DVM curriculum. Currently, Kristen is the founder and CEO of the Wisconsin-based anesthesia consulting business Veterinary Anesthesia Support and Training (VAST).
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Endoscopy on Birds, Small Mammals and Reptiles (Sun)
Stephen Divers, BVetMed, DZooMed, DECZM (Herp), DECZM (ZHM), DACZM, FRCVS
• Exotic Animal Endoscopy Equipment: What You Need and How to Use It
• Reptile Endoscopy: Why You Can’t Be a Reptile Vet Without Endoscopy
• Avian Endoscopy: Birds Were Made to Be Scoped!
• Small Mammal Endoscopy: Essential Tool for the Exotic Practitioner
Dr. Stephen Divers graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in London. He holds the Certificate and Diploma in Zoological Medicine from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). Dr. Divers is a fellow and recognized specialist in zoo and wildlife medicine of the RCVS, a diplomate of both the American and European Colleges of Zoological Medicine (Herp, Zoo Health Management), a professor at the University of Georgia, and a co-editor of the third edition of Mader’s Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery.
Pathology Findings in Reptiles, Birds, and Small Mammals (Thurs, Fri)
Michael Garner, DVM, DACVP
• Common Diseases of Ferrets Part 1
• Common Diseases of Ferrets Part 2
• Basic Necropsy Techniques for Birds, Small Mammals, and Reptiles
• Common Diseases of Reptiles Part 1
• Common Diseases of Reptiles Part 2
• Common Diseases of Guinea Pigs
Dr. Michael Garner earned his DVM degree from Washington State University. He is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists and founder of Northwest ZooPath. Dr. Garner has published over 200 scientific publications and book chapters, over 400 professional presentations, and is co-editor of the new twovolume atlas and text, Diseases and Pathology of Reptiles.
Anesthesia and Pain Control (Fri, Sun)
David Guzman, LV, MS, DECZM (Avian Small Animal), DACZM
• Pain Recognition, Assessment, and Treatment in Birds
• Anesthetic Agents, Monitoring, and Support in Birds
• Pain Recognition, Assessment, and Treatment in Reptiles
• Anesthetic Agents, Monitoring, and Support in Reptiles
• Pain Recognition, Assessment, and Treatment in Ferrets, Rabbits, and Rodents
• Anesthetic Agents, Monitoring, and Support in Ferrets, Rabbits, and Rodents
Dr. David Guzman received his veterinary degree from the University of Leon, Spain. He then completed an exotic animal medicine and surgery internship at Tufts University and a zoological medicine residency combined with a master’s degree in veterinary medical sciences at Louisiana State University. Dr. Guzman served as a clinical instructor in zoological medicine at the University of Wisconsin until 2010, when he joined the Companion Exotic Animal Medicine & Surgery Service at UC Davis.
Laila Proença, MV,
MSc. Ph.D., DVM, DACZM• A Bird Emergency Is Coming—Don’t Panic! 101 of Avian Critical Care
• Don’t Be Shell-Shocked to See a Reptilian Patient! 101 of Reptilian Emergency and Critical Care
• Updates in Reptilian Anesthesia, Including CRIs and PreAnesthetic Protocols
• Practical Critical Care Tips for Rabbits and Hystricomorphs in the ER
• Stay on the Beat During Zoomed CPR! Zoomed (Exotic) CPR Guidelines
• How to Treat GI Stasis with Evidence-Based Medicine
• 101 of Rabbit Endotracheal Intubation
Dr. Laila Proença earned her Brazilian veterinary degree in 2004, her Master’s in biological science in 2007, her Ph.D. in veterinary sciences in 2010, and her American DVM degree in 2011. She owned an exotics practice until she began a zoological medicine residency at the University of Georgia, where she developed a special interest for endoscopy and minimally invasive techniques. She is the first South American to become a diplomate of the American College of Zoological Medicine (DACZM) with an emphasis on zoological companion animals. Dr. Proença is currently the founder and CEO of VETAHEAD.
The State of the Equine Veterinary Profession (Thurs)
Christopher Doherty, DVM, CBV, MBA
• Emphasis on Equine: The State of the Equine Veterinary Profession Part 1
• Emphasis on Equine: The State of the Equine Veterinary Profession Part 2
Dr. Christopher Doherty is the Assistant Director for Strategic Business Research and Outreach at the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). Dr. Doherty obtained his DVM degree at the Ontario Veterinary College and his MBA degree at McMaster University’s DeGroote School of Business. He is also a Chartered Business Valuator. In his role with the AVMA, Dr. Doherty analyzes data pertaining to new and early-career veterinarians and works to aide in the translation of research findings into tools, resources, and actionable items.
Forensics, Animal Abuse, Racing Breakdowns (Thurs)
Alina Vale, DVM
• Recognizing and Reporting Equine Abuse and Neglect
• Equine Abuse: Perception Versus Reality
• Racehorse Postmortem Review
Dr. Alina Vale obtained her veterinary degree at UC Davis, then completed an internship at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. She worked with racehorses as an associate of the Dubai Equine Hospital and in a group track practice in California. Dr. Vale obtained a master's degree in veterinary forensic science and transitioned into regulatory roles, including an official veterinarian for the California Horse Racing Board and consultant for the Horseracing Integrity & Safety Authority.
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Equine Ophthalmology (Fri)
Anne Gemensky Metzler, DVM, MS, DACVO
• Equine Intraocular Diseases
• Management of Equine Corneal Ulcers from Simple to Complicated
• Recognizing and Treating Corneal Stromal Abscesses and Fungal Keratitis
• Non-Infectious Corneal Disease in Horses
• Updates on Treatment of Equine Recurrent Uveitis
• Equine Cataracts and Glaucoma
Professor Anne Gemensky Metzler is a graduate of The Ohio State College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM). She joined the Oregon State University Veterinary Clinical Sciences faculty after completing her residency training, M.S. degree, and board certification at the OSU CVM. Dr. Metzler recently concluded her term as the President of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (AVCO), where she has also served as a member of the Board of Regents, Chair of the ACVO Examination Committee, and a member of the ACVO Credentials Committee.
Erin Groover, DVM, DACVIM-LA
• The Equine Colic Examination
• Fluid Therapy in Horses
• Equine Colic: Clinical Case Presentations
• Esophageal Obstruction in the Horse: Ensuring Success
• Chronic Diarrhea in the Horse
• Handling Hemorrhage in the Horse
Erin Groover is an equine veterinarian at Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. She graduated from veterinary school at the University of Georgia, where she also completed an internship and residency in large animal internal medicine. She is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in the specialty of large animal internal medicine. She has a special interest in gastrointestinal, renal, and lower respiratory tract diseases.
John Peroni, DVM, MS, DACVS
• An Overview of Orthobiologics in Equine Musculoskeletal Injury: Biological Principles Matter
• The Antimicrobial Effects of Platelet Lysate: A Promising Antimicrobial Alternative
• Equine Clinical Cases Treated with Combination of Orthobiologics and Medical and Surgical Management
Dr. John Peroni is a board-certified large animal surgeon and the current Dr. Steeve Giguère Memorial Professor of Surgery Chair in the Department of Large Animal Medicine at the University of Georgia. Dr. Peroni focuses on lameness and orthopedic surgical case management and continues to pursue his research in the field of biological therapies to include the use of cell-based (stem cells) and blood-derived (platelet rich plasma and platelet lysate) products to repair of musculoskeletal disorders.
Natasha Werpy, DVM, DACVR
• Equine Radiology
• Multiple Modality Case Presentations
Dr. Natasha Werpy is a board-certified equine radiologist and private practice owner of Equine Diagnostic Imaging, Inc. She is also a consulting radiologist for numerous different practices and universities, both in the U.S. and internationally. Dr. Werpy’s focus is on clinical diagnostic imaging of the equine athlete, specifically musculoskeletal imaging, with an emphasis on MRI and ultrasound.
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CE earned at PacVet will be accepted by the California Veterinary Medical Board toward the mandatory 36 hours required every two years for re-licensure.
CE earned at PacVet will be accepted by the California Veterinary Medical Board toward the mandatory 20 hours required every two years for re-licensure.
A veterinary licensee must complete a minimum of one credit hour of continuing education on the judicious use of medically important antimicrobial drugs (MIADs) every four years for license renewal.
For licensees renewing in 2024, the one-hour course must be taken within the previous 2022-2024 two-year renewal cycle. The requirement will then follow a four-year cycle of every other renewal cycle thereafter (e.g. renewal in 2026, 2030, etc.).
For licensees renewing in 2025, the one-hour course must be taken within the previous 2023-2025 two-year renewal cycle. The requirement will then follow a four-year cycle of every other renewal cycle thereafter (e.g. renewal in 2027, 2031, etc.).
Veterinarians and technicians from outside California should contact their state licensing agency to determine which CE sessions at the Pacific Veterinary Conference qualify for purposes of license renewal in their state.
Additional information on mandatory CE can be found at cvma.net. The California Veterinary Medical Association is a statutorily approved CE provider. Additional documentation is also available at the PacVet Information Desk.
PROGRAM CO-CHAIRS
Julie Ryan-Johnson, DVM
Diane Craig, DVM, DACVS
SECTION CHAIRS
Avian/Exotics Dr. Victoria Joseph, DVM, DABVP (Avian)
Equine Paul McClellan, DVM
Practice Management Linda Markland, RVT
Shelter Medicine Jyothi Robertson, DVM, DABVP (Shelter Medicine)
Small Animal Surgery Diane Craig, DVM, DACVS
Technician Vicky Ograin, MBA, RVT, VTS (Nutrition)
Wellness and DEI Jyothi Robertson, DVM, DABVP (Shelter Medicine)
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