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Making life better for them, makes life better At Elanco, we want to ensure you have access to the latest educational resources to help you enrich the lives of your patients. That’s why we’re offering 14 hours of CE credits at WVC 2021, both in-person and online, so you can gain valuable insights and elevate your practice.
Elanco and the diagonal bar logo are trademarks of Elanco or its affiliates. Other company and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. © 2021 Elanco or its affiliates.
Course content subject t o change
Register today at wvc.org/conference
Earn CE credits in-person and online As you count down the days until WVC 2021, you can still earn essential CE credits you need, at no cost to you. Introducing the Elanco Virtual Experience: an intuitive and easy-to-use online resource where you can: • Earn CE on your own time, from anywhere • Explore our full product portfolio • Access clinical resources and disease state information
Visit Experience.Elanco.com to get started, and be sure to subscribe for the latest updates.
Elanco and the diagonal bar logo are trademarks of Elanco or its affiliates. Other company and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. © 2021 Elanco or its affiliates.
WE ARE TOGETHER We’re excited to gather together to collaborate, network, and learn at the WVC Annual Conference again. Whether you come to Las Vegas in person or enjoy the supplemental virtual opportunities, the important thing is that we are together— collaborative and unified.
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CONFERENCE AT A GLANCE AT A GLANCE 2021 ANNUAL CONFERENCE Monday, September 6 – Thursday, September 9
Hands-on Labs Begin
Sunday, September 5 – Thursday, September 9 Morning labs are 7:30-11:30a Afternoon labs are 1:30-5:30p
Badge Pick-up
(Veterinarian, Veterinary Technician, Practice Managers, Student, General Attendee, Guest) Mandalay Bay Convention Center
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
3:00-7:00p 6:00a-6:00p 6:00a-5:00p 6:30a-5:00p 6:30a-2:00p
Exhibit Hall
We are proud to announce that we currently have more than 380 exhibitors scheduled to attend the conference, and the number is growing weekly. Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
9:00a-6:00p 9:00a-6:00p 9:00a-2:00p
Industry Seminar Hours (Tuesday-Thursday) Breakfast Session Lunch Session
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6:30-7:30a 12:45-1:45p
Daily Breaks
There will be three dedicated education breaks to allow participants time to explore the exhibit hall: Morning Break (Tuesday-Thursday) Lunch Break (Tuesday-Thursday) Afternoon Break (Tuesday-Wednesday)
Mother’s Lounge Hours
Monday Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday Sponsored by
9:50-10:35a 12:25-2:00p 3:50-4:35p
8:30a-6:00p 7:30a-6:30p
Join us for the world-class education, collaboration, and innovation we’ve all been craving!
Tuesday, Wednesday, 9:30a-5:00p Thursday 9:30a-1:30p
Tuesday, Wednesday, 9:00a-5:00p Thursday 9:00a-2:00p
1:30p Thursday VET DETECTIVE
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NEW TO WVC NEW TO WVC NEW TO WVC
TWO WAYS
TO ATTEND OUR EVENT Our flexible event format gives you the option of experiencing the full conference in person or a smaller portion of education and networking opportunities virtually!
In-person Conference Soak in the world-class education, hands-on labs, exhibit hall, entertainment, and social events in sunny Las Vegas. Earn up to 37 CE hours over the course of 4 days, not including hands-on labs. You’ll get complimentary access to online conference content, too!
New in 2021!
Virtual Supplement For the first time ever, we are offering 12+ CE hours online in addition to the in-person conference! This means you can virtually participate in select conference content from anywhere.
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TAKE ADVANTAGE OF PICK-OF-THE-LITTER PRICING Pick of the Litter 6/1-6/30
On-site
One Day
Veterinarian
$610
$710
$395
Veterinarian - 1st Year Graduates*
$215
$215
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Veterinarian - Retired (No CE)
$215
$215
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Veterinary Team (Veterinary Technician, Veterinary Assistant, Practice Manager, Admin)
$425
$475
$260
General Attendee (No CE)
$425
$475
$260
DVM/Veterinary Technician Students**
$25
$25
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Guest
$50
$50
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Participant Category
Price Includes On-site and Virtual Supplement
If only visiting the Exhibit Hall, please register as a General Attendee. *Graduates within 12 months of the conference to qualify. Must be verified. **U.S. and International students may register online or On-site. Students must present their current school ID, at Badge Pickup or On-site Registration. Note: DVM student registration does not apply to DVM graduates with a residency or internship status.
100% Flexible Cancellation
The WVC Annual Conference is back, we are together, and we are flexible! We understand you may feel uncertainty registering early given what could change in the course of 3 months (nothing should surprise us anymore, right?), but we want to help you book with confidence. That’s why we’re the largest veterinary conference to offer ZERO cancellation fees and 100% refund on conference registration should you not be able to attend.
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YOUR SAFETY YOUR SAFETY YOUR SAFETY
Our number one priority at Viticus Group is the safety of our participants and team members. The State of Nevada continues to take a conservative approach that always puts the safety and well-being of our residents and visitors at the center of all rules and regulations. Viticus Group is committed to providing an environment that remains in compliance with all CDC and Clark County Health District mandates and recommendations.*
Vaccinations
We believe part of living in a democratic society is giving people the right to choose. We are encouraging our team members and participants to be vaccinated. We will work with our venue host partners, as well as local public health officials, to ensure the necessary safety precautions are in place for all participants.
Hotel
Contactless check-in Keyless room entrance
Deep-Cleaning in Meeting Spaces Increased cleaning schedules for common areas and high-contact touchpoints such as doorknobs, escalator railings, and elevators.
The use of disinfectant sprayer technology nightly on event spaces.
*Information is subject to change based on the directives from the local, state, and federal guidelines.
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Safety Guidelines Public Areas
As an organization serving medical professionals, we take our responsibility toward participants’ health seriously. We are doing everything we can to find solutions and make safe, hands-on CE a reality.
Daily Temperature Check
Masks Recommended
Hand Sanitizers throughout the Convention Center
Directional Hallways
Separate Entrance and Exit in Each Session Room
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VEGAS MAGIC VEGAS MAGIC VEGAS MAGIC TOGETHER IN VEGAS
Summer Lovin'
Everyone knows it gets hot in the desert, so that's why tourists flock to Las Vegas in September! Enjoy perfect pool weather at 90 degrees as the summer season comes to a close.
Vegas Is Back, Baby
Traveling for a conference should be exhilarating, not worrisome. #WVC2021 has the benefit of taking place in a city that has safely and responsibly reopened so you can enjoy fabulous Las Vegas in all its glory.
Viticus Center: No Place Like It
If you love hands-on labs and workshops (who doesn’t?), getting CE at the Viticus Center is worth a trip. It features anything you could ever want in a training facility, but you have to come to Las Vegas and experience it yourself! Enroll in a hands-on lab during the conference to benefit from learning at the Viticus Center.
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Elura
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(capromorelin oral solution) 20 mg/mL For oral use in cats only CAUTION: Federal (USA) law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Before using Elura, please consult the product insert, a summary of which follows: INDICATION: For management of weight loss in cats with chronic kidney disease. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: Administer ELURA orally at a dose of 2 mg/kg (0.9 mg/lb) or 0.1 mL/kg (0.045 mL/lb) body weight once daily. CONTRAINDICATIONS: ELURA should not be used in cats that have a hypersensitivity to capromorelin. WARNINGS: Not for use in humans. Keep this and all medications out of reach of children and pets. Consult a physician in case of accidental ingestion by humans. For oral use in cats only. Do not use in cats with hypersomatotropism (acromegaly). ELURA may increase serum glucose for several hours after dosing. Use in cats with current or historical diabetes mellitus has not been evaluated and use may not be appropriate. PRECAUTIONS: Use with caution in cats that may have cardiac disease or severe dehydration. ELURA causes transient decreases in heart rate and blood pressure up to 4 hours following dose administration. Some cats may exhibit clinical signs of bradycardia or hypotension following administration of ELURA. Use with caution in cats with hepatic dysfunction. Capromorelin is metabolized in the liver in humans and dogs and similar metabolism is expected in the cat. The safe use of ELURA has not been evaluated in cats younger than 5 months old. The safe use of ELURA has not been evaluated in cats that are pregnant, lactating, or intended for breeding. ADVERSE REACTIONS: Safety was evaluated in a 56-day field effectiveness study in 176 client-owned cats (118 administered ELURA, 58 administered vehicle control) that received at least one dose. Cats enrolled had ≥5% unintended weight loss and a history of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Cats had a mean age of 15 years and at enrollment 11.4% of the cats were in Stage 1 CKD, 66.5% were in Stage 2, 21.0% were in Stage 3, and 1.1% were in Stage 4. Cats enrolled in the study had a variety of comorbid conditions: dental disease (88.1%), moderate or severe muscle loss (43.2%), heart murmur (28.4%), history of vomiting or underlying gastrointestinal disease (28.4%), hyperthyroidism (13.6%) and hypertension (9.7%). Table 1: Adverse Reactions in the Field Effectiveness Study ELURA Vehicle Control Adverse Reaction (n=118) (n=58) Vomiting 35 (29.6%) 13 (22.4%) Hypersalivation 25 (21.2%) 0 (0.0%) Inappetence 22 (18.6%) 7 (12.0%) 17 (14.4%) 3 (5.2%) Behavior Change a Lethargy 16 (13.6%) 6 (10.3%) Anemia 11 (9.3%) 1 (1.7%) Dehydration 11 (9.3%) 2 (3.4%) 10 (8.5%) 3 (5.2%) Stage of CKD Increased b Diarrhea 9 (7.6%) 2 (3.4%) Urinary Tract Infection 8 (6.8%) 2 (3.4%) Hyperglycemia 8 (6.8%) 2 (3.4%) Upper Respiratory Infection 7 (5.9%) 1 (1.7%) Hypercalcemia 7 (5.9%) 0 (0.0%) ELURA Vehicle Control (n=118) (n=58) Facial Skin Lesion 6 (5.1% 3 (5.2%) Hyperkalemia 5 (4.2%) 0 (0.0%) Ataxia 4 (3.4%) 0 (0.0%) Diabetes Mellitus 1 (0.8%) 0 (0.0%) Congestive Heart Failure 1 (0.8%) 0 (0.0%) Note: If an animal experienced the same event more than once, only the first occurrence was tabulated. a Behavior change included hiding from the owner (8 ELURA, 1 vehicle control); owner reported difficulty administering medication (7 ELURA, 1 vehicle control); and redirected aggression to another household cat (2 ELURA, 1 vehicle control). b Two ELURA and 1 vehicle control cat increased by two CKD stages; 8 ELURA and 2 vehicle control cats increased one CKD stage. It could not be determined if the progressive renal disease was the natural course of the pre-existing disease or treatment related. Hypersalivation was generally associated with dosing and resolved within a few minutes. Nine cats (8 ELURA and 1 vehicle control) either died or were euthanized during or shortly after the study. Six ELURA cats were euthanized or died from decompensated CKD. One ELURA cat was euthanized after study withdrawal on Day 33 for declining quality of life and recent identification of a new mass. One ELURA cat acutely declined and was euthanized for findings of nodules in both kidneys and diagnosis of sarcoma. The vehicle control cat was euthanized for acute onset of right hindlimb paresis and suspected embolic event. Two additional cats were diagnosed with neoplasia during the study (one ELURA cat with unspecified soft tissue sarcoma and one control cat with mammary adenocarcinoma) but completed the study. In voluntary post-approval reporting for extra-label use of a capromorelin product for dogs, the following adverse events have been reported in cats (listed in decreasing order of reporting frequency): bradycardia, lethargy, hypersalivation, hypotension, behavior change, and vomiting. To report suspected adverse events, for technical assistance or to obtain a copy of the Safety Data Sheet (SDS), contact Elanco US, Inc. at 1-888-545-5973. For additional information about adverse drug experience reporting for animal drugs, contact FDA at 1-888-FDA-VETS or http://www.fda.gov/reportanimalae. EFFECTIVENESS: Effectiveness was demonstrated in a multicenter, prospective, masked, randomized, vehicle-controlled field study. The study enrolled 176 client-owned cats with ≥5% unintended weight loss and a history of chronic kidney disease. The cats enrolled included 96 females and 80 males of various breeds, 4.4 - 22.1 years old with a mean age of 15 years and weighing 1.81 - 6.76 kg. CKD stage was determined based on creatinine at screening according to the International Renal Interest Society (IRIS) 2015 guidelines. All stages were enrolled. Cats were administered ELURA at 2 mg/kg or a matched volume of control once daily by mouth for 56 days. The control was the solution without capromorelin (vehicle control). The primary effectiveness variable was the percent change in body weight from Day 0 to Day 55. Effectiveness was evaluated in 112 cats: 71 cats administered ELURA and 41 cats administered vehicle control. There was a statistically significant difference between the percent change in weight for the ELURA group (+5.2%) compared to the vehicle control group (-1.6%) at Day 55 (p<0.0001). Secondary analysis for percent change in weight at Day 15 and Day 27 demonstrated cats in the ELURA group gained weight throughout the study. STORAGE CONDITIONS: Store at or below 86˚F (30˚C) HOW SUPPLIED: 20 mg/mL flavored oral solution in a 15 mL bottle with an oral dosing syringe. Approved by FDA under NADA # 141-536. Manufactured for: Elanco US Inc, Greenfield, IN 46140 USA REV. DATE-10/2020 ELURA, Elanco and the diagonal bar logo are trademarks of Elanco or its affiliates. PA402828X W2a Adverse Reaction
Elura helps cats with CKD maintain or gain weight to keep them
It can be hard to watch cats with chronic kidney disease (CKD) waste away. Prescribe Elura at the first sign of weight loss in your feline CKD patients.
MORE THAN 8/10 CATS GAINED WEIGHT*1
UNIQUE MOA MIMICS THE NATURALLY OCCURRING HORMONE GHRELIN
SAFE TO USE DAILY AND APPROVED FOR LONG-TERM USE
ORAL SOLUTION WITH LOW DOSING VOLUME
To learn more about Elura and Elanco’s entire product portfolio visit Experience.Elanco.com.
INDICATION
For the management of weight loss in cats with chronic kidney disease.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
For oral use in cats only. Do not use in cats that have a hypersensitivity to capromorelin, or in cats with hypersomatotropism (acromegaly). Elura may increase serum glucose for several hours after dosing; use in cats with current or historical diabetes mellitus has not been evaluated and may not be appropriate. Use with caution in cats that may have cardiac disease, severe dehydration, or hepatic dysfunction. Elura has not been evaluated in cats younger than 5 months of age, or in breeding, pregnant or lactating cats. The most common adverse reactions included vomiting, hypersalivation, inappetence, behavior change and lethargy. Please see accompanying brief summary for product safety information. **4/10 cats in the control group maintained or gained weight. A multi-center, placebo-controlled, randomized and masked field study including 176 cats with CKD and at least 5% unintended loss of body weight (as compared to the highest weight in the medical records for the 3 years preceding enrollment). Study period was 56 days (Day 0 – Day 55). Primary endpoint was percent change in weight from Day 0 to Day 55. CKD, chronic kidney disease. 1. Elura Freedom of Information Summary. NADA 141-536. 2020. Elura, Elanco and the diagonal bar logo are trademarks of Elanco or its affiliates. Other company and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. © 2021 Elanco or its affiliates. PM-US-21-1339
EXHIBIT HALL EXHIBIT HALL EXHIBIT HALL EXHIBIT HALL HOURS
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
9:00a-6:00p 9:00a-6:00p 9:00a-2:00p
Exhibit Hall Breaks & Lunch Hours TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 9:50-10:35a Exhibit Hall Break
12:25-2:00p Exhibit Hall Lunch 3:50-4:35p Exhibit Hall Break
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 9:50-10:35a Exhibit Hall Break
12:25-2:00p Exhibit Hall Lunch 3:50-4:35p Exhibit Hall Break
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 9:50-10:35a Exhibit Hall Break
12:25-2:00p Exhibit Hall Lunch
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Exhibit Hall Happenings Thanks to all of the exhibitors and sponsors whose participation and involvement helps make our exhibit hall a destination not to be missed during our Annual Conference.
EXHIBITORS
We are proud to announce that we currently have more than 380 exhibitors scheduled to attend the 2021 Annual Conference, and the number is growing weekly.
LEARNING LOUNGE
Bite-sized educational sessions presented by exhibitors to introduce new products, procedures, and helpful tips to energize your practice.
LUNCH
Lunch will be available for purchase to WVC participants on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
JOB FAIR
Wednesday September 8, from 4:00 - 6:00p we will hold a job fair event in the exhibit hall. Meet with companies that are looking to hire the best talent around.
VET DETECTI VET DETECTIVE
We are proud to offer our Vet Detective exhibit hall game once again. Visit our participating Exhibitor Booths, ask a brief question, and get entered to win a number of fabulous prizes. Vet Detective Drawing will take place Thursday, September 9, 1:30p at the learning lounge.
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EDUCATION EDUCATION EDUCATION FULL DAYS
OF EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Enjoy all the benefits of attending a large conference: receive all the CE you need, network with thousands of industry leaders, and improve future patient care all in one week!
CE HOURS
WITHOUT ADDITIONAL PURCHASE
Choose from the 800+ CE hours available to get the knowledge most applicable and useful to you and your practice.
HANDS-ON LABS LAB ADDITIONAL PURCHASE REQUIRED
Discover the latest life-saving hands-on labs with veterinarians and technicians needs in mind.
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TOGETHER WITH....
SMALL ANIMAL
AVIAN & EXOTICS
EQUINE
FOOD ANIMAL
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT
VETERINARY TECHNICIAN
* BREAKFAST **
| LUNCH INDUSTRY SEMINARS
*Additional purchase required.
SYMPOSIA
**Must RSVP in advance.
*
WORKSHOPS
LEARNING LOUNGE 15
EDUCATION PROGRAM PROGRAM Ability To Meet All Your Educational CE Credit Requirements
CE CREDIT INFORMATION*
Full Conference Registration for Veterinarians with Labs
Full Conference Registration for Veterinarians and Technicians without Labs
Up to 47 CE Hours* Up to 37 CE Hours
One-day Conference
7-10 CE Hours
Each 50-minute lecture provides one hour of CE credit. Please check with your respective state regarding the acceptance of hours spent inside the Exhibit Hall for continuing education credit. Sunday, September 5
POTENTIAL CE HOURS*
Monday, September 6
Tuesday, September 7
8 CE Hours*
9 CE Hours* | 7 CE Hours 10 CE Hours
Wednesday, September 8
10 CE Hours
Thursday, September 9
10 CE Hours
This program will be submitted (but is not yet approved) for 37 CE hours for veterinarian & veterinary technician without labs and 47 CE hours for veterinarians with labs in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval. *Additional CE hours may be obtained by purchasing hands-on labs or workshops. View the education program for a list of paid sessions.
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Browse the program, favorite sessions, and exhibitors by clicking on the star icons. Items will be added to your My Schedule.
CREATE A CUSTOM SCHEDULE
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Program current as of 05/31/2021. Program subject to change.
HANDS-ON LABS
Gain practical experience with over 30 hands-on learning laboratories to hone your skills. Discover the latest life-saving techniques with veterinarians, and technicians, needs in mind, taking place in our stateof-the-art facility less than 10 minutes away (shuttles provided). Select labs are offered on Sunday so you can enroll in these without missing any of the offerings at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. Located at Oquendo Campus Shuttle buses available.
INDUSTRY SEMINARS
Attend an industry breakfast or lunch with your peers and explore hot topics. Watch for email announcement.
NEW!
Reserve your seat and meal in advance for specialized Industry Breakfast and Lunch Seminars.
WORKSHOPS
Workshops with limited enrollment that allow for group activity and high instructor / student interactions.
SYMPOSIA
Symposia provided by top industry partners cover the latest developments and cutting-edge information in a wide variety of subjects.
2021 Conference Notes
Conference Notes will release on September 1, 2021, and your access is available for 1 year. Program subject to change. Visit viticusgroup.org for details.
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S MALL ANIMAL SMALL ANIMAL SMALL ANIMAL
Together with Small Animal Education
Julia Albright, DVM, DACVB, MA University of Tennessee Title: Parting Is Such Sweet Sorrow: A Case-Based Approach to Separation Anxiety SA011 Kathleen Cooney, DVM, CHPV, CCFP Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy Title: Retain Clients By Offering Animal Hospice Services SA155 Sue Ettinger, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) Dr. Sue Cancer Vet PLLC Title: Canine Lymphoma 2021 for the Busy Practitioner SA225 Sara Moore, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) The Ohio State University Title: Hands-off Neurology: Gait & Posture Hold the Keys SA207 Justine Lee, DVM, DACVECC, DABT VETgirl, LLC Title: Top 5 Ways to Save $$$ on Poisoning Case Management SA339 18
Program subject to change. Visit viticusgroup.org for details.
SMALL ANIMAL TOPICS
Anesthesia Behavior Dentistry Gastroenterology Imaging Infectious Disease Integrative Medicine Nephrology Oncology Respiratory Surgery Toxicology AND MORE...
HANDS-ON LAB HIGHLIGHTS TITLE
“5 Minute, 5 Dollar” Tests: “Specialist” Diagnostic Techniques That Are Actually Easy & Inexpensive Canine Extraction Lab & Regional Nerve Blocks
Complete Abdominal Ultrasound: Performing a Systematic Scan of All Abdominal Organs Key to Successful Treatment of Patellar Luxation in Dogs Ruby Joint Stabilization System for Canine Cruciate Deficiency
Program subject to change. Visit viticusgroup.org for details. Ticket required.
Session ID
LEAD INSTRUCTOR
HO06
Andrew Mackin
HO09
Barden Greenfield
HO19
Clifford (Kip) Berry
HO31
Kenneth Bruecker
HO01
Otto Lanz
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AVIAN & EXOTICS AVIAN & EXOTICS AVIAN & EXOTICS Together with Avian & Exotics Education
AVIAN & EXOTICS TOPICS
Daniel H. Johnson, DVM, DABVP (Exotic Companion Mammals) Owner/Veterinarian Title: Essential Exotic Companion Mammal Surgeries EX03 Julie A. Balko, VMD, DACVAA Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology, NC State University, College of Veterinary Medicine Title: Reptile Anesthesia EX10
Avian Amphibian Aquatic Medicine Exotics Reptile Small Mammal AND MORE...
Jeffrey R. Applegate, Jr., DVM, DACZM Medical Director, Nautilus Avian and Exotics Veterinary Specialist Title: Avian Radiology: Soft Tissue Anatomy & Case Review EX20
HANDS-ON LAB HIGHLIGHTS
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TITLE
SESSION ID
LEAD INSTRUCTOR
Avian Procedures and Handling Lab
HO04
Miranda Sadar
Rabbit Dentistry Lab
HO05
Daniel Johnson
Program subject to change. Visit viticusgroup.org for details. Ticket required.
FOOD ANIMAL FOOD ANIMAL FOOD ANIMAL FOOD ANIMAL TOPICS Beef Cattle Cow-Calf Dairy Feedlot | Stocker Genetics Nutrition AND MORE...
Together with Food Animal Education W. Mark Hilton, DVM, DABVP (Beef Cattle) Elanco Animal Health Title: The Communication Challenge: Don’t Just Survive, Thrive! Part I FA01P Dusty Nagy, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM) Texas A&M University Title: Resuscitation & Critical Care of the Neonatal Calf FA15
Program subject to change. Visit viticusgroup.org for details.
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EQUINE EQUINE EQUINE
EQUINE TOPICS
Behavior Endocrinology Case Management Gastroenterology Infectious Disease Imaging - Ultrasound Lameness AND MORE...
Together with Equine Education Jennifer Chatfield, DVM, DACZM, DACVPM 4J Conservation Center Title: Is That Horse Dumb? Nah, Just Rabid EQ20 Carrie Finno, DVM, PhD University of California, Davis Title: Equine Genetics Overview & Current Tests EQ13
HANDS-ON LAB HIGHLIGHTS
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TITLE
SESSION ID
LEAD INSTRUCTOR
Equine Behavior Lab
HO03
Gemma Pearson
Equine Respiratory Laboratory
HO02
Ashley Boyle
Program subject to change. Visit viticusgroup.org for details. Ticket required.
MORE HANDS-ON CE
YEAR ROUND
Conference isn’t the only time to get CE. Browse our hands-on courses happening all year! Po w e r e d b y
DATES COURSE
LEAD INSTRUCTOR
07/16/21 Flexible & Rigid Endoscopy
Dr. Todd Tams
07/25/21 Intermediate Abdominal Ultrasound in the Chronic Patient: Honing Your Skills
Dr. Clifford (Kip) Berry
08/16/21 TPLO: Honing Your Technique for Cranial Cruciate Repair
Dr. Caleb Hudson
08/19/21 Advanced Fracture Repair: Comminuted Stabilization and Management
Dr. Caleb Hudson
08/26/21 Practical Techniques in Soft Tissue & Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. Howard Seim III
09/21/21 Stifle Surgery: From Extracapsular Stabilization to Patellar Luxation
Dr. Don Hulse
09/26/21 Canine and Feline Double Down Dentistry: Rads to Flaps, the Tooth Is Coming Out
Dr. Paul Mitchell
09/30/21 Small Animal Arthroscopy for the General Practitioner
Dr. Caleb Hudson
09/30/21 Advanced Soft Tissue Surgery: Head, Neck, Abdomen and Perineal
Dr. Philipp Mayhew
10/09/21
Dr. Munir Kureshi
07/09/21 Principles of Fracture Repair: Hands-on Long Bone Repair
EndoEar: Enhanced Endoscopic Diagnosis and Intervention for Ear Disease in Small Animals Advanced Small Animal Ultrasound: Head to Tail Imaging the Soft Tissues and 10/17/21 Musculoskeletal System
Dr. Caleb Hudson
Dr. Clifford (Kip) Berry
10/28/21 Ophthalmic Examination Techniques: Getting the Most of Your Eye Exam
Dr. David Maggs
Ophthalmic Surgery for the General Practitioner: Routine and Emergency Treatment of Eyes
Dr. David Maggs
10/29/21
11/04/21 Practical Techniques in Soft Tissue & Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. Howard Seim III
11/05/21 Minimally Invasive Abdominal Surgery
Dr. Philipp Mayhew
11/07/21 Advanced Soft Tissue Surgery: Urinary and GI Surgeries and Management
Dr. Howard Seim III
11/15/21 TPLO: Honing Your Technique for Cranial Cruciate Repair
Dr. Stephen Jones
12/03/21 Flexible & Rigid Endoscopy
Dr. Todd Tams
12/05/21 Core Surgical Procedures for the GP and the Emergency Vet
Dr. Nancy Zimmerman
12/12/21 Practical Techniques in Soft Tissue & Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. Howard Seim III
12/15/21 Advanced Soft Tissue Surgery: Urinary and GI Surgeries and Management
Dr. Howard Seim III
Program subject to change. Visit viticusgroup.org for details.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT Together with Practice Management Education Kellie Olah, SPHR, CVPM Veterinary Business Advisors, Inc.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TOPICS
Title: Employee Manual Snafus PM20 Stacee Santi, DVM VET2PET Title: Using Technology to Deliver a Better Client Experience PM29 Josh Vaisman, MAPPCP, CCFP Flourish Veterinary Consulting
Accounting & Finance Entrance | Exit Strategies Feline Friendly Practice Strategies Human Resources Marketing Practice Operations AND MORE....
Title: Safe to Soar: The Secret Sauce of Highly Effective Teams PM24
WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS TITLE
SESSION ID
LEAD INSTRUCTOR
10 Tips for Shooting Better Video at Your Practice
WS11
Craig Spinks
Helping Leaders Learn to Lead
WS12
Heather Romano
Finding, Developing & Marketing New Profit Centers Successfully Managing Conflict in Your Veterinary Practice The 4 P’s of Positive Leadership: A Framework for Leading Thriving Veterinary Teams
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WS01
Peter Weinstein
WS04
Kellie Olah
WS10
Josh Vaisman
Program subject to change. Visit viticusgroup.org for details. Ticket required.
VITICUS CENTER | EASTERN CAMPUS LAS VEGAS, NV
24 CE HOURS
TO P I C S I N C LU D E
Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Practice Operations Human Resources Marketing
Po w e r e d b y Visit viticusgroup.org/ practice-management-symposium
VETERINARY TECHNICIAN TECHNICIAN
Together with Veterinary Technician Education Ed Carlson, CVT, VTS (Nutrition) Ethos Veterinary Health & VetBloom Title: Grain Free & Other Diet Trends VT41
H. Edward Durham, Jr, CVT, LATG, VTS (Cardiology) Title: A Ten Thousand Foot View of Cardiology VT09
Elizabeth Sidari, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia) North Carolina State University Title: Capnography: It’s Breathtakingly Amazing VT01
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Program subject to change. Visit viticusgroup.org for details.
VETERINARY TECHNICIAN TOPICS
Cardiology Dentistry Emergency & Critical Care Human | Animal Bond Internal Medicine Pain Management Pediatrics AND MORE...
HANDS-ON LAB HIGHLIGHTS TITLE
SESSION ID
LEAD INSTRUCTOR
“5 Minute, 5 Dollar” Tests: “Specialist” Diagnostic Techniques That Are Actually Easy & Inexpensive
HO07
Andrew Mackin
Avian Procedures and Handling Lab
HO04
Miranda Sadar
Equine Behavior Lab
HO03
Gemma Pearson
Honing Advanced Skills in Veterinary Dentistry for Technicians: Nerve Blocks & The Complete Oral Exam
HO13
Denise Rollings
Small Animal Abdominal Ultrasound for Technicians
HO24
Clifford (Kip) Berry
SESSION ID
SPEAKER(S)
WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS TITLE
Anesthesia Workshop
WS15
Heather Sidari
Interpretation of Advanced Electrocardiograms
WS16
H. Edward Durham
The Cost of Caring: Dealing with Stress, Burnout & Compassion Fatigue Workshop
WS14
Aggie Kiefer
Program subject to change. Visit viticusgroup.org for details. Ticket required.
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Transportation will not be provided. Mandalay Bay/Mandalay Bay Convention Center
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Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas
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3950 S. Las Vegas Blvd. Toll-free: 877.632.9001 Distance to Convention Center: Host Hotel 3950 S. Las Vegas Blvd. Toll-free: 877.632.9001 Distance to Convention Center: Host Hotel
960 S. Las Vegas Blvd. Toll-free: 877.632.5000 Distance to Convention Center: Attached to Host Hotel 3900 S. Las Vegas Blvd. Toll-free: 800.926.4737 Distance to Convention Center: .3 miles 3850 S. Las Vegas Blvd. Toll-free: 800.933.7733 Distance to Convention Center: .5 miles 3801 S. Las Vegas Blvd. Toll-free: 800.634.4000 Distance to Convention Center: .7 miles 3790 S. Las Vegas Blvd. Toll-free: 800.852.6061 Distance to Convention Center: 1 mile
3799 S. Las Vegas Blvd. Toll-free: 877.880.0880 Distance to Convention Center: 1.2 miles 3770 S. Las Vegas Blvd. Toll-free: 866.562.3472 Distance to Convention Center: 1.4 miles
Oquendo Center (Hands-on lab location) 2425 E. Oquendo Rd. Toll-free: 866.800.7326 Distance to Convention Center: 5.4 miles
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Mandalay Bay Convention Center | Las Vegas, NV 89120