TGAVC Tech Brochure

T G 2 A0 V1 C5 the 3rd Annual

Gulf-Atlantic Veterinary Conference

Boca Raton, FLorida

Experience the Difference

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October November

Come and Join Us at the

3rd Annual Gulf-Atlantic Veterinary Conference thursday, OCTOber 29, 2015

Experience

the TGAVC Difference!

It is an alternative for small animal veterinarians and team members who want to earn their CE in a sumptuous, personalized and relaxing environment.

to Enrich the Mind & Refresh the Body & Soul

This program has been approved by:

 AAVSB Race, Race Provider #532  Sponsor of Continuing Education in New York State  Florida Board of Veterinary Medicine DBPR FVMA Provider # 31

Race Approved:

This program was reviewed and approved by the AAVSB RACE program for 340 hours of continuing education.

Participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Please contact the AAVSB RACE program if you have any comments/concerns regarding this program’s validity or relevancy to the veterinary profession. A maximum of 30 credit hours can be earned at this conference.

Wet Lab Attendee Check-In TGAVC’s Annual Fishing Tournament TGAVC’s Annual Golf Tournament Wet Labs

Friday, OCTOber 30, 2015 7:00 am – 5:30 pm Pre-Registration Packet Pick-up 7:00 am – 5:30 pm On-Site Registration Open 8:00 am – 5:10 pm Continuing Education Sessions / Wet Labs 11:30 am – 6:15 pm Exhibit Hall Open 5:10 pm – 6:15 pm TGIF Welcome Reception 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm A Spooktacular Reverse Raffle And Auction

Saturday, OCTOber 31, 2015 7:30 am – 6:00 pm Pre-Registration Packet Pick-up 7:30 am – 6:00 pm On-Site Registration Open 7:00 am – 5:50 pm Continuing Education Sessions / Wet Labs 7:00 am – 7:50 am Dispensing Legend Drugs CE Course 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Exhibit Hall Open 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm Trick or Treat in the Exhibit Hall 2:45 pm – 3:00 pm Kids Costume Contest on the Exhibit Hall Stage 3:45 pm Bingo Raffle Drawing in the Exhibit Hall

Sunday, NOVEMber 1, 2015 7:30 am – 12:30 pm 7:00 am – 7:50 am 7:00 am – 8:50 am 7:00 am – 12:50 pm

On-Site Registration Open Christian Fellowship Breakfast Florida Laws & Rules CE Course Continuing Education Sessions

W o r l d - Cl a s s CE f o r Y o u , W o r l d - Cl a s s F u n f o r Y o u r F a m i l y

Schedule At-A-Glance

7:00 am – 1:30 pm 7:30 am – 12:00 pm 7:30 am – 12:00 pm 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

our featured speakers

debbie boone BS, CCS, CVMP

Eric Garcia Mary Gardner IT & Digital Marketing Consultant DVM

alan rebar DVM, PhD, DACVP

Michael Schaer DVM, DACVIM, DACVECC

Megan Brashear BS, CVT, VTS (ECC)

Andrew Hillier BVSc, MANZCVS, DACVD

Andrew Specht DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)

wet lab speakers

Jason Arble DVM, MSc, DACVR

J. Brad Case DVM,MS, DACVS

carmen colitz DVM, PhD, DACVO

susan clubb DVM, DABVP-Avian

PETER KINTZER DVM, DACVIM

Todd R. Tams DVM, DACVIM

Jennifer devey DVM, DCVECC

Justine Lee DACVECC, DABT

HEATHER WAMSLEY DVM, PhD, DACVP (Clinical)

suE ettinger DVM, DACVIM (Oncology)

Donna Manley DVM

cynthia ward VMD, PhD, DACVIM (Internal Medicine)

Wade Gingerich Matthew Johnson Laurie McCauley DVM, DAVDC DVM, MVSc, CCRP, DACVS-SA DVM, DACVSMR, CCRT, CVA, CVC

Valerie A. Fadok DVM, PhD, DACVD

ALEX GALLAGHER DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM)

gregory Ogilvie Denis marcellin-little DEDV, DACVS, DECVS, DACVSMR DVM, DACVIM, DECVIM-CA (Oncology)

HEIDI WARD DVM, DACVIM

Denise Rollings CVT, VTS (Dentistry)

Jason Wernli Co-founder of AllyDVM, Inc.

other distinguished speakers

Rick Alleman DVM, PhD, DABVP, DACVP

■ DR. Jason Arble

Howard B. Seim III Christopher Smithson DVM, DAVDC DVM, DACVS

■ DR. ELIZABETH BAILEY ■ Mr. Edwin BayÓ, JD ■ DR. GARETH BUCKLEY ■ DR. carmen colitz ■ DR. MAURICIO DuJOWICH ■ DR. Wade Gingerich ■ DR. DARRYL HEARD ■ DR. MEGHAN HERRON ■ DR. matthew johnson ■ MS. HEIDI REUSS-LAMKY ■ DR. laurie mccauley ■ ms. denise rollings ■ DR. BRIAN SCOTT ■ DR. J. CATHARINE SCOTT-MONCRIEFF ■ DR. Howard B. Seim III ■ DR. MEG SLEEPER ■ DR. Christopher Smithson ■ DR. robert swinger ■ DR. MICHAEL A. WONG ■ MS. ANN WORTINGER

Robert Swinger DVM, DACVO

Special Events

WORLD-CLASS CE FOR YOU, WORLD-CLASS FUN FOR YOUR FAMILY •World-Class CE for You, World-Class Fun for Your Family•

TGAVC’S ANNUAL FISHING TOURNAMENT

TGAVC’S ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

Limited Availability. Reserve Your Reel Today!

Thursday, October 29 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Cost: $175 per person (6 people per boat)

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Tournament fee includes: • Charter Boat with Captain and First Mate • Tackle and Gear • License $ • A half day of fun • Crew Gratuity Tournament boats are limited, so ensure your participation; we strongly suggest that you reserve your spot today! Anglers will compete for prizes for the largest fish caught, the most fish and the most unusual fish caught!

Thursday, October 29 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Cost: $125 per person Includes Lunch

ONLY

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Sailfish ● King Mackerel ● Wahoo ● Mahi-Mahi

An optimum golf course for players of all skill levels. Stunning fairways for year-round play, with great elevations and unique water features. Enjoy a great round of Golf with fellow conference attendees!

Each player on the winning team will be awarded a tournament plaque.

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A Spooktacular Reverse Raffle And Auction Friday, October 30, 2015 | 6:30 PM -10:00 PM

Kids Culinary Buffet: $35 (Raffle Ticket NOT Included)

What is a Reverse Raffle?

Great Fun!

It’s where we save the best for last!

A reverse raffle is an “elimination raffle,” the object is NOT to have your number called. The last 10 tickets drawn will win the grand prizes, between $100 and $2,500 in cash!

Treat yourself & your staff!

Have fun and support a great cause!

dancing & entertainment

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Great Prizes!

The FVMA Foundation contributes to:

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$2500 $1000 $400 $250 $200 $175 $150 $125 $100 $100

Top Prize

 Animal Disaster Relief  Continuing Education  Public Education in Animal Health and Welfare  Veterinary Student & Veterinary Technician Scholarships  Youth Organizations  Research Programs WWW.TGAVC.ORG |

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visit the exhibit hall Make Plans to visit the Exhibit Hall!

TGAVC offers an unmatched opportunity for networking with representatives of industry. Industry partners showcase an unparalleled display of the very latest innovations and advancements available to veterinary professionals.

Exhibit Hall Schedule of Events Friday, October 30:

Exhibit Hall Open Lunch in the Exhibit Hall Afternoon Break Reception in the Exhibit Hall

Saturday, October 31:

Exhibit Hall Open Morning Break Lunch in the Exhibit Hall Trick or Treat Kids Costume Contest Afternoon Break Cover-All Bingo Drawing

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11:30 am - 6:15 pm 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm 2:20 pm - 3:20 pm 5:10 pm - 6:15 pm

• Experience the dynamic showcase of over 100 exhibitors • Speak one-on-one with vendors on the newest technologies • Learn about the latest products and services available to the veterinary profession • Network with veterinary colleagues and the representatives of industry • Enjoy the Grand Welcome Reception and complimentary refreshment breaks • Participate in the Bingo Raffle and Wine Toss!!

8:00 am - 4:00 pm 9:50 am - 10:50 am 11:40 am - 1:10 pm 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm 2:45 pm - 3:00 pm 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm 3:45 pm

3rd annual gulf-atlantic veterinary conference

Thank you to Our Early Bird Sponsors Double Platinum

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SILVER

ANIMAL HEALTH A Division of I-MED Pharma Inc.

Cover-All Bingo & Raffle An exciting, fun activity with the participation of our industry partners in the Exhibit Hall. Participating companies await your visit and stamp your bingo card. A full bingo card means you have visited and were stamped by all the companies who are playing.

A full bingo card gets you a ticket that’s dropped into our prize barrel, and the drawing for the winners of our phenomenal, highvalue Bingo prizes takes place Saturday, October 31, at 3:45 pm.

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Prizes typically include:

▶ iPads ▶ Flat Screen TVs ▶ and much more!

Thousands of

$$$$

in prizes to be given away! www.facebook.com/TGAVConf

T G 2 A0 V1 C5 OCTOBER 29 & 31; NOVEMBER 1, 2015| TECH/STAFF FOR TechnicianS

WET LABS

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Mast Cell Tumor

Saturday | 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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Using cadavers and high end dental equipment, working in small groups guided by highly trained dental techs, attendees will be able to take their dentistry skills to the next skill level. Lab participants will perform dental charting, appropriate hand scaling techniques, power scaling, and sharpening.

The use of dental sealants will also be covered.

Take your dentistry skills to the next level.

Perform dental charting, appropriate hand scaling techniques, power scaling, and sharpening. The use of dental sealants will also be covered.

Using cadavers and high end dental equipment, working in small groups guided by highly training Dental Techs, attendees will have the opportunity to perform a variety of oral nerve block techniques utilizing canine and feline skull models as follows: Canine dental blocks to include the mandibular, middle mental, maxillary and infraorbital nerve blocks, and feline blocks demonstrated will include the mandibular, maxillary, and infraorbital nerve blocks. Helpful tips and pointers will also be discussed. Prior attendance to the lecture portion entitled Dental Nerve Blocks for Technicians is strongly advised.

Free Workshop | Must Pre-Register Limited Availability

Heidi Ward, DVM, DACVIM Heather Wamsley, DVM, PhD, DACVP (Clinical)

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Free Workshop | Must Pre-Register Limited Availability Culture & Sensitivity Interpretation

Sunday | 9:00 am - 10:50 pm

Elizabeth Bailey, DVM Assisted By Heidi Ward, DVM, DACVIM

Free Workshop | Must Pre-Register Limited Availability

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This 4-hour lecture/lab will open with an overview of laser technology and its uses in general practice, tricks to get the best clinical results with the laser you have or plan on getting, and some research on how it works and what it does. Following the lecture, students will participate in an interactive presentation of cases, protocols, and treatments on live canines. The program is open to DVMs (who examine the patient and prescribe treatment) and technicians (who perform the laser treatment).

With Conf. Reg. Fee | Techs $95 Wet Lab Only Fee | Techs $125

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Saturday | 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Heather Wamsley, DVM, PhD, DACVP (Clinical) Heidi Ward, DVM, DACVIM

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Dental Nerve Block Saturday | 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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Laurie McCauley DVM, DACVSMR, CCRT, CVA, CVC Kim Bissing

Dental Techniques Saturday | 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Rehabilitation & Laser Therapy Thursday | 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

WORKSHOPS

Visit www.tgavc.org for Workshop Information

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2015 | TECH/STAFF

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Practice Management

Clinical Pathology

Practice Management

Dentistry

Grand Ballroom D

Galeria South

Royal Ballroom 6

Royal Ballroom 9

Client Retention - Implementing Protocols That Will Keep Pet Owners Coming Back! Session 1 of 2

A Case-Oriented Approach to Interpreting White Cell Responses in Disease Session 1 of 2

The Best Staff - Techniques To Find the Best and the Brightest

Dental Radiography Interpretation Session 1 of 2

8:00 am 8:50 am

Dental Radiography Interpretation Session 2 of 2

9:00 am 9:50 am

Wernli

Client Retention - Implementing Protocols That Will Keep Pet Owners Coming Back! Session 2 of 2 Wernli

Rebar

A Case-Oriented Approach to Interpreting White Cell Responses in Disease Session 2 of 2 Rebar

Boone

Smithson

The Best Staff: Finding, Interviewing & Background Checks Boone

Smithson

Break 9:50 am -10:10 am - Royal Pre-Assembly

Increasing Customer Compliance Session 1 of 2 Wernli

A Case-Oriented Approach to Interpreting Red Cell Disorders Session 1 of 2

The Best Staff - Personality Matching

Mistake or Malpractice: Cases From St. Elsewhere

10:10 am 11:00 am

A Case-Oriented Approach to Interpreting Red Cell Disorders Session 2 of 2

Payroll vs. People

Ask the Expert

Gingerich & Smithson

11:10 am 12:00 pm

Updates for the Management of Feline Stomatitis and Canine Epulides

1:30 pm 2:20 pm

Rebar

Increasing Customer Compliance Session 2 of 2 Wernli

Rebar

Boone

Boone

Gingerich & Smithson

lunch Break 12:00 pm -1:30 pm - Visit The Exhibit Hall

Online Marketing and Social Media in 2015 Session 1 of 3

Introduction to Laboratory Profiling Rebar

Compliance – How To Improve This Revenue Driver Boone

Wernli

Gingerich

Break 2:20 pm - 3:20 pm - Visit The Exhibit Hall

Online Marketing and Social Media in 2015 Session 2 of 3

Embezzlement – Protecting Your Practice from Fraud

Diseased Teeth, Should They Stay or Go? Session 1 of 2

Wernli

A Case-Oriented Approach to Laboratory Profiling of the Urinary System Session 1 of 2

Rebar

3:20 pm 4:10 pm

Online Marketing and Social Media in 2015 Session 3 of 3

A Case-Oriented Approach to Laboratory Profiling of the Urinary System Session 2 of 2

Creating Your Online Pharmacy

Diseased Teeth, Should They Stay or Go? Session 2 of 2

4:20 pm 5:10 pm

Wernli

Rebar

WWW.TGAVC.ORG |

Boone

Boone

@TGAVConference |

Gingerich

Gingerich

www.facebook.com/TGAVConference

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2015 | TECH/STAFF

Avian Medicine

Practice Management

Emergency & Critical Care

Rabbit Medicine

Behavior

Grand Ballroom A

Grand Ballroom B

Grand Ballroom C

Royal Ballroom 1

Royal Ballroom 2

Old Age Is Not a Disease - But It Sure Is a Killer

Common Mistakes to Avoid in the Emergency Room!

8:00 am 8:50 am

Gardner

9:00 am 9:50 am

Veterinary Hospice - It Is NOT About Prolonging Suffering

The Dangers, the Benefits and the Science Behind Confrontational and Non-confrontational Training Methods

Lee

Gardner

Herron

Shelter Dogs - Understanding and Adapting to Their Physical and Emotional Needs From Intake to Adoption

Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid in Dyspneic Patients Lee

Herron

Break - 9:50 am -10:50 am - VISIT the Exhibit Hall

Assessing Quality of Life - Helping the Undecided Client

10:50 am 11:40 am

Gardner

Understanding Canine Aggression Session 1 of 2

Top 5 Mistakes to Avoid in Your Poisoned Patients Lee

Herron

Lunch - 11:40 am - 1:10 pm - VISIT the Exhibit Hall 1:10 pm 2:00 pm

Everything About Feathers Session 1 of 4

The Art of Euthanasia and the Science of Death Session 1 of 2

Top 10 Human Medications Poisonous to Pets

2:10 pm 3:00 pm

Everything About Feathers Session 2 of 4

The Art of Euthanasia and the Science of Death Session 2 of 2

Kitchen Toxins Dangerous to Pets

Clubb

Clubb

Gardner

Gardner

Lee

Lee

Introduction to the Rabbit Patient: Husbandry and Nutrition

Understanding Canine Aggression Session 2 of 2

Rabbit Anesthesia & Analgesia: How to Routinely Intubate

Bite Prevention: Reading Body Language and Predicting Behavior

Heard

Heard

Herron

Herron

Break - 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm - VISIT the Exhibit Hall

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4:00 pm 4:50 pm

Everything About Feathers Session 3 of 4

Gardner

5:00 pm 5:50 pm

Everything About Feathers Session 4 of 4

Your Personal Curb Appeal - Body Language in the Exam Room

Clubb

Clubb

Emergency Management and Treatment of Rodenticides

Don’t Up-Sell... Up-Serve

Gardner

Lee

The Top 10 Poisonous Plants You Need to Know Lee

Rabbit Dentistry: Where To Begin

Heard

Rabbits: Common Medical Problems & Surgical Procedures

Heard

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Mitigating the Environment To Keep You Safe and To Keep Your Patients Happy

Herron

Canine & Feline Handling Tools: Use Them Early and Use Them Often Herron

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2015 | TECH/STAFF Feline Medicine

Orthopedics / Dermatology

Royal Ballroom 7

Royal Ballroom 8

A Practical Approach to the Lame Puppy

Practice Management

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Oncology

Tech Anesthesia

Royal Ballroom 9

Estate Salon 2

Estate Salon 3

Marcellin-Little

Developing the Ultimate Social Media Policy Session 1 of 2

Waste Anesthetic Gases - The Invisible Threat

Garcia & Brashear

Care Beyond a Cure: The Commandments - Secrets To Improve Quality of Life for the Cancer Patient

Ogilvie

Physical Rehabilitation: What Can Every Clinic Do?

Developing the Ultimate Social Media Policy Session 2 of 2

Care Beyond a Cure: Diagnostic Secrets and the Cancer Patient for 2015

Analgesia for “Blockheads� - Dental Nerve Blocks 9:00 am for Technicians 9:50 am

Marcellin-Little

Garcia & Brashear

Ogilvie

Reuss-Lamky

8:00 am 8:50 am

Reuss-Lamky

Break - 9:50 am -10:50 am - VISIT the Exhibit Hall

What Should I Know About Bracing, Orthoses, and Exoprostheses?

How To Set Fees & Communicate Value for Employees and Clients

Marcellin-Little

Care Beyond a Cure: Ten of the Most Important Advances in Cancer Therapy - 2015

Garcia & Brashear

Ogilvie

Anesthetic Monitors - Understanding Their Use & Limitations Reuss-Lamky

10:50 am 11:40 am

Lunch - 11:40 am - 1:10 pm - VISIT the Exhibit Hall

Marcellin-Little

Marketing: How To Have Fun With Your Entire Team

Care Beyond a Cure: Injection Site Associated and Other Soft Tissue Sarcomas - New Advances for 2015

Flea Control in the 21st Century: Make It Client Friendly

Delivering Supreme Customer Service: Online and Off

Care Beyond a Cure: Compassionate Chemotherapy Money Maker, Practice Builder

Managing Osteoarthritis Over a Lifetime

Garcia & Brashear

Fadok

Garcia & Brashear

Ogilvie

Ogilvie

Who Needs an Anesthetic Plan? YOU DO!

1:10 pm 2:00 pm

Purr-fect Feline Anesthesia

2:10 pm 3:00 pm

Hypothermia - What's the Hype?

4:00 pm 4:50 pm

Reuss-Lamky

Reuss-Lamky

Break - 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm - VISIT the Exhibit Hall

Where Have All the Cats Gone ... Steps to Return Cats to Your Practice

Is There Anything New About Demodicosis and Scabies?

Garcia & Brashear

Meow to Vaccines ... 2013 AAFP Feline Vaccination Guidelines

New Ideas About Atopic Dermatitis

How Case Studies Enhance Marketing Efforts

Manley

Manley

Fadok

Fadok

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Communication Horror Stories

Garcia & Brashear

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Care Beyond a Cure: 10 Best-Kept Secrets for Treating Cats With Cancer Session 1 of 2

Ogilvie

Reuss-Lamky

Care Beyond a Cure: 10 Best-Kept Secrets for Treating Cats With Advanced Catheterization Techniques Cancer Session 2 of 2 Reuss-Lamky Ogilvie

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5:00 pm 5:50 pm

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2015 | TECH/STAFF Cytology / Mast Cell Tumor

Medicine for the Technician

Emergency & Critical Care

Addison East

Galeria North

Galeria South

Cytology

8:00 am - 12:00 pm Heather Wamsley DVM, PhD, DACVP (Clinical)

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Denise Rollings CVT, VTS (Dentistry) Assisted by Lourdes Cuervo

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Dental Techniques 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Dentistry for the Technician

Addison West

Wortinger

Domestication of the Cat

Wortinger

Heidi Ward DVM, DACVIM

With Conf. Reg. Fee | Techs $95 Wet Lab Only Fee | Techs $125

Cooking With Blood Chemistries - Understanding What Your Machines Are Telling You

Break - 9:50 am -10:50 am - VISIT the Exhibit Hall

No Charge - Must Pre-Register

Diabetes Mellitus Pathophysiology

10:50 am 11:40 am

Wortinger

Lunch - 11:40 am - 1:10 pm - VISIT the Exhibit Hall

With Conf. Reg. Fee | Techs $95 Wet Lab Only Fee | Techs $125

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1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Heidi Ward DVM, DACVIM Heather Wamsley DVM, PhD, DACVP (Clinical)

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Dental Nerve Block 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Wortinger

Addison’s Disease

Anesthesia for the Critically Ill or Injured Patient Devey

Monitoring the Critical Patient Under Anesthesia

Wortinger

Devey

Break - 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm - VISIT the Exhibit Hall

No Charge - Must Pre-Register

4:00 pm 4:50 pm

All Cells That End Well - A Guide to CBCs

Vascular Access and Fluid Therapy in Patients in Shock

5:00 pm 5:50 pm

Nutrition and Acid-Base Balance

Constant Rate Infusion of Meds: How, When, Why and What

Wortinger

Wortinger

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TECHNICIAN DENTAL CURRICULUM

Denise Rollings, CVT, VTS (Dentistry) Assisted by Lourdes Cuervo

Dental Wet Labs

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8

Hours

Dental Lectures

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Workshops

(No Charge – Must Pre-Register)

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(For Details see Page 20 )

 Dental Techniques for Technicians  Dental Nerve Block Laboratory Denise Rollings, CVT, VTS (Dentistry)

TECHNICIAN WORKSHOPS

10

Hours

(For Details see Page 24 )

 Cytology

4

(For Details see Page 26 )

■ Pathology ■ Feline Dentistry ■ Home Care ■ From the Exam Room to the Dental Table

practice management Lectures

36

Hours

F r i d a y ■ Jason Wernli, AllyDVM, Inc. (See Page 21)

Heather Wamsley, DVM, PhD, DACVP (Clinical ) Heidi Ward, DVM, DACVIM

Hours

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT

 Mast Cell Tumor Heidi Ward, DVM, DACVIM Heather Wamsley, DVM, PhD, DACVP (Clinical )

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(For Details see Page 26 )

 Culture & Sensitivity Interpretation Elizabeth Bailey, DVM Assisted by Heidi Ward, DVM, DACVIM

■ Debbie Boone, BS, CCS, CVMP (See Page 21)

s a t u r d a y ■ Mary Gardner, DVM (See Page 22) ■ Eric Garcia, IT & Digital Marketing Consultant & Megan Brashear, BS, CVT, VTS (ECC) (See Page 23)

s u n d a y

■ Eric Garcia, IT & Digital Marketing Consultant (See Page 27)

■ Megan Brashear, BS, CVT, VTS (ECC)

(See Page 26)

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2015 | TECH/STAFF

Medicine for the Technician

Culture & Sensitivity Workshop

Practice Management

Medicine for the Technician

Dentistry for the Technician

Grand Ballroom A

Tower Card

Grand Ballroom D

Valencia

Estate Salon 1

Feeding Tube Management and Complications

Culture & Sensitivity Interpretation

Critical Thinking Skills

Triage and Major Body Systems Assessment

Wortinger

9:00 am - 10:50 am

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9:00 am 9:50 am

Christian Fellowship Breakfast wo

7:00 am 7:50 am

Brashear

Buckley

Pathology

Rollings

Elizabeth Bailey, DVM

10:00 am - Hepatic Lipidosis 10:50 am Wortinger

11:00 am - Counseling Clients in Crisis 11:50 am Wortinger

Nutritional Management of Vomiting and

12:00 pm 12:50 pm Diarrhea Wortinger

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Assisted By Heidi Ward, DVM, DACVIM

No Charge Limited Seating Must Pre-Register

Creating a Triage System Brashear

Feline Respiratory Emergencies

Buckley

The workshop will begin with a presentation introducing principles of culture and sensitivities and Implementing Protocols interpretation of results to maximize Brashear antimicrobial efficacy. All workshop attendees will also be given a Target Book. This guide is divided into four sections to provide a number of ways to approach culture and sensitivity Creating a Training Plan information which include: Location of Brashear Infections, Antimicrobials, Formulary and Antimicrobials vs. Pathogens.

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Feline Dentistry

Rollings

Home Care

Rollings

From the Exam Room to the Dental Table

Rollings

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2015 | TECH/STAFF Oncology

Practice Management

Estate Salon 2

Addison East

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Poultry Medicine

Behavior

Internal Medicine

Galeria North

Veranda Salon 3

Veranda Salon 4

Christian Fellowship Breakfast Heard

Don’t Leave Me Home Alone!: Diagnosis and Management of Canine Separation Anxiety

Herron

So Why the Confusion About the Effusion?

Session 1 of 2

9:00 am 9:50 am

Using Facebook for Maximized Success in 2016 Session 1 of 2

Clinical Management of Backyard Poultry

Starting Off on the Right Paw: The Basics of Puppy Behavior and Problem Prevention

So Why the Confusion About the Effusion?

Session 2 of 2

10:00 am 10:50 am

Common Medical Problems of Backyard Poultry Session 1 of 2

Feline Inappropriate Elimination

Ogilvie

Using Facebook for Maximized Success in 2016 Session 2 of 2

Pitfalls in Cytology Await Us All Session 1 of 2

11:00 am 11:50 am

Care Beyond a Cure: Newest Approaches for Treating Oral Neoplasia for 2015

Developing a Reputation Management Strategy

Common Medical Problems of Backyard Poultry Session 2 of 2

Pitfalls in Cytology Await Us All Session 2 of 2

12:00 pm 12:50 pm

Care Beyond a Cure: Mast Cell Tumors - Hot New Diagnostics and Treatment

Ogilvie

Care Beyond a Cure: Canine Lymphoma: Best Protocols for 2015!

Ogilvie

Care Beyond a Cure: Feline Lymphoma: Best Protocols for 2015!

Ogilvie

Optimize Your Website for Local Search

Garcia

Introduction to Working With Backyard Poultry

7:00 am 7:50 am

Heard

Herron

Garcia

Garcia

Garcia

Heard

Heard

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Herron

Managing Animal Stress in the Kennel

Herron

Alleman & Schaer

Alleman & Schaer

Alleman & Schaer

Alleman & Schaer

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G E N E R A L

I N F O R M A T I O N

Advanced Registration It is strongly recommended that you register in advance for our 3rd Annual Gulf-Atlantic Veterinary Conference. Registration is required for all aspects of the meeting. Your registration covers all CE sessions, access to the Conference Exhibit Hall, conference proceedings, reception in the exhibit hall, other social events, and all complimentary refreshment breaks. Registration does not cover ticketed social activities and wet labs.

Wet labs carry a separate fee, and attendees are encouraged to register for wet labs early to secure their seats. Pre-registration is required for all workshops.

Advanced registration deadline is September 25, 2015. After this date, a late registration fee of $75 for veterinarians, $25 for team members, will be added to all registrations, including on-site registrations. Contact the FVMA at (800) 9923862; or by email at info@ fvma.org.

Confirmation A confirmation of your registration will be mailed to you. Please contact us if any information in the confirmation is incorrect for timely correction of the error.

Cancellation Policy Cancellation deadline for a full refund of registration fees minus a $50 administrative charge is September 25, 2015. Cancellations should be submitted to the Gulf-Atlantic Veterinary Conference in writing, and acknowledged by the above date to be eligible for a refund. Cancellations after that date and noshows are non-refundable.

Americans with Disabilities Act Persons with disabilities who plan on attending the Gulf-Atlantic Veterinary Conference and need auxiliary aids or services are requested to make arrangements by contacting the TGAVC at (800) 992-3862 no later than September 25, 2015.

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Name Badges Name badges are required and will be checked at all conference functions. You and your guests must be registered conference attendees to receive a badge.

An attendee traveling with a spouse/guest who does not wish to attend the CE sessions may purchase a spouse/guest badge that allows the spouse/guest to attend all refreshment breaks and social events (except ticketed activities) for a cost of $50.

On-Site Registration On-site registration will be available at the TGAVC registration desk at the Boca Raton Resort & Club.

Registration Hours Friday, October 30 .................................... 7:00 am – 5:30 pm Saturday, October 31 ............................... 7:30 am – 6:00 pm Sunday, November 1 ................................ 7:30 am – 12:30 pm Continuing Education Credits AAVSB RACE Each 50-minute lecture is equal to one continuing education credit.

Attendees may earn a maximum of 30 credit hours of CE at TGAVC. For your convenience in recording your CE hours, one certificate will be included in your registration packet. It is your responsibility to document the sessions you attend and the number of hours you receive. (Wet lab certificates are distributed at individual labs.)

This Program Has Been Approved By:

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Sponsor of Continuing Education in New York State Florida Board of Veterinary Medicine, DBPR FVMA Provider #31 American Association of Veterinary State Boards RACE, Provider #532

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G E N E R A L AAVSB RACE This program was reviewed and approved by the AAVSB RACE program for 340 hours of continuing education. Participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education.

Please contact the AAVSB RACE program if you have any comments/concerns regarding this program’s validity or relevancy to the veterinary profession. A maximum of 30 credit hours can be earned at this conference.

Wet Labs & Workshops A wet labs only day is scheduled for Thursday, October 29, 2015. Take advantage of this unique hands-on opportunity for all-day lab immersion.

Wet labs and workshops are also scheduled for other days during the conference. Wet labs and some workshops carry fees that are separate from conference registration, and have limited seating. Registration is essential to secure your seat in a wet lab or workshop.

Wet labs are available to registered conference attendees, as well as to those who wish to attend wet labs only, at the costs fixed by TGAVC. Proceedings One complimentary DVD copy of the Gulf-Atlantic Veterinary Conference proceedings will be provided to each registered conference attendee.

Additional copies may be purchased at the registration desk for TGAVC. TGAVC Exhibit Hall The Gulf-Atlantic Veterinary Conference features a vibrant exhibit hall to showcase the best products and services of the veterinary supply industry.

It is the hub of activity and a dynamic showcase for industry, providing a valuable opportunity for networking and interaction between industry representatives and veterinary professionals.

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Consent to Use Photographic Images Registration and attendance at, or participation in, the Gulf-Atlantic Veterinary Conference constitutes an agreement by the registrant for the use and distribution (now and in the future) of the registrant or attendee’s image or voice. This includes the use and distribution in photographs, videotapes, electronic reproductions and audiotapes of such events and activities.

Transportation Round trip and one-way transportation services are available between the Palm Beach Airport (PBI), the Ft. Lauderdale Airport (FLL) and the Miami International Airport (MIA), and the Boca Raton Resort and Club.

Special TGAVC rates have been prearranged as follows: Prices for Sedan Transportation: FLL --> Boca Raton: $65+tip | PBI --> Boca Raton: $65+tip | MIA --> Boca Raton: $110+tip Prices for SUV Transportation: FLL --> Boca Raton: $85+tip | PBI --> Boca Raton: $85+tip | MIA --> Boca Raton: $140+tip Please note, there is also a $10 charge for international pickups, and a $10 charge for reservations between midnight - 6:00am.

You can coordinate transportation with the carrier in order to share rides.

Please call Natasha at US1 Transportation Service, at (561) 414-6513; or email at reservations@us1transportationservice.com. Mention TGAVC when making your reservations!

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Hotel Information

Reserve Your Room Today! Special Room Rates End September 27, 2015!

Boca Raton Resort & Club, A Waldorf Astoria Resort

501 East Camino Real, Boca Raton, Florida, 33432 | Ph: (888) 557-6375 | www.bocaresort.com

TGAVC Special Room Rates

(Rates Include the Hotel’s $27 Daily Resort Fee)

Bungalow Room $165.00 Bungalow Suite $215.00 Yacht Club Room $255.00 Cloister Room $175.00 Tower Room $195.00 Tower Junior Suite $245.00 Beach Club Standard Room $215.00 Beach Club Ocean Vista Room $255.00

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These rates are European plan (no meals included), single or double-occupancy. An additional charge of twenty dollars ($20.00) will apply for each additional adult (up to four per room). Children under age eighteen (18) stay free in the same room with parents.

RESORT FEES: Resort Fees include wireless internet access in guest rooms and public areas, resort transportation to/from Beach Club, access to the Fitness Center and specialty classes, daily newspaper, local and 800 calls, bellman gratuities and in-room coffee /tea. The Resort Fee does not cover housekeeping gratuities.

VALET PARKING: There is a discounted $22.00 overnight valet parking charge for guests driving in.

Complimentary self-parking is only available for the guests with Bungalow accommodations.

Daily self-parking will be available on Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the employee garage adjacent to the Mizner Center. The price will be $6.00 per entry and only cash will be accepted.

Early checkouts prior to attendee’s reserved checkout date will incur an early checkout fee equaling to one night’s room plus tax, if attendee does not inform the hotel of the change in planned length of stay at or before check-in.

TGAVC REGISTRATION FORM

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$150.00 $150.00 $150.00 $150.00 $75.00

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THURSDAY WET LABS

With Conf. Reg. Fees Wet Lab Only Fees

Oral and Periodontal Surgery.............................. $395.00 Canine Dental Extraction.. .................................. $345.00 Common Canine Soft Tissue Surgery .............. $595.00 Rehabilitation & Laser Therapy (Vets)................. $125.00 Rehabilitation & Laser Therapy (Techs)................ $75.00 Ophthalmic Surgery ............................................. $375.00 Basic Small Animal Abdominal Ultrasound.... $395.00

$595.00 $545.00 $795.00 $150.00 $125.00 $575.00 $595.00

Extracapsular Suture Stabilization........................ $295.00 Medial Patella Luxation............................................ $395.00 Advanced Small Animal Abdominal Ultrasound $395.00 The Neurological Examination(DVM Must Pre-Register) No charge

$495.00 $595.00 $595.00 No charge

FRIDAY WET LABS / WORKSHOP

SATURDAY WET LABS / WORKSHOPS

Dental Techniques (Techs Only)................................. $95.00 Dental Nerve Block Laboratory (Techs Only)......... $95.00 Cytology Workshop (Must Pre-Register)...................... No charge Canine Mast Cell Tumor Workshop (Must Pre-Register) No charge

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Thurs. Golf Tournament ................................ $125.00 Thurs. Fishing Tournament ...........................$175.00 Fri. Reverse Raffle .............................................. $95.00 Fri. Reverse Raffle Kids Dinner....................... $35.00

(Spouse/Guest registration only allows entrance to the exhibit hall and social events. Spouses who wish to attend C.E. sessions must pay full registration fees.)

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SUNDAY WORKSHOP Culture & Sensitivity Workshop (Must Pre-Register)

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CANCELLATION POLICY: CANCELLATION DEADLINE FOR A FULL REFUND OF REGISTRATION FEES MINUS A $50 ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGE IS SEPTEMBER 25TH, 2015. CANCELLATIONS SHOULD BE RECEIVED IN WRITING AND ACKNOWLEDGED BY THE FVMA BY THE ABOVE DATE TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR A REFUND. CANCELLATIONS AFTER THAT DATE AND NO-SHOWS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.

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Enjoy first-rate amenities at the Boca Raton Resort & Club, A Waldorf Astoria Resort!

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