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Lunchtime LearningEnjoy lunch and continue learning! Come early, food and seating are first come, first served.

LUNCHTIME CONNECTIONS

Friday, August 2

12:00 – 12:50 PMROOM: 207 AB

Cardiology Mitral Valvular Disease in the DogProfessional DevelopmentID# 5040 CE: 1.00

Clarke Atkins

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Saturday, August 3

1:00 – 1:50 PMEXHIBIT HALL: CE THEATER 2Heartworms EXPOSED: Revealing the Reality & Risks of Heartworm DiseaseProfessional DevelopmentID# 5034 CE: 1.00

Beckie Mossor, RVT

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1:00 – 1:50 PMEXHIBIT HALL: CE THEATER 3

Protect Your Practice: Take Back Lost Heartworm DosesHot TopicsID# 5009 CE: 1.00

Christopher Adolph

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Comprehensive Care for Canine OsteoarthritisCompanion Animal MedicineID# 5027 CE: 1.00

Kristen Kirkby-Shaw, DVM, MS, PhD, Dipl ACVS, Dipl ACVSMR

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Sunday, August 4


Changing Pet Owner Adherence to Flea and Tick MedicationsCompanion Animal MedicineID# 5007 CE: 1.00

Robert Lavan

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Let’s Talk Lifestyle Vaccines: Having the Conversation with Pet OwnersProfessional Development ID# 5037 CE: 1.00

Kara Burns, MS, LVT, MEd, VTS (Nutrition)

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Become a Chronic Pain Hero for Dogs ...and Cats!Companion Animal Medicine

Allison Gottlieb, CVT, VTS (ECC)ID# 5022 CE: 1.00

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Parasitology Meets Dermatology: Dermatologic Benefits of Systemic Flea ControlCompanion Animal MedicineID# 5030 CE: 1.00

Michael Canfield, DVM, DACVD, Brian Herrin, DVM

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Monday, August 5


Lone Star Tick: An expanding Threat to Pets and HumansProfessional Development ID# 5039 CE: 1.00

Janet McConnell, CVT

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It’s 2019 - Get the Latest on LymeCompanion Animal Medicine

Richard Marconi, PhDID# 5005 CE: 1.00

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Become a Fear Free Superstar - Tips, Tricks, & Magical MomentsProfessional DevelopmentID# 5028 CE: 1.00

Jonathan Bloom, DVM

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Thanks to Our Partnersfor their generous support and development of convention education. Make plans to visit these sessions offered in a variety of formats and for your convenience, most include light refreshments and offer CE credit.

SUNRISE CE SESSIONS

Friday, August 2

8:00 – 8:50 AMROOM: 202 ABExpanding the Clinical Utility of SDMA Beyond CKD Companion Animal MedicineID# 5042 CE: 1.00

Rebekah Mack-Gertig, BS, DVM, DACVIM – SAIM

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Saturday, August 3

7:00 – 7:50 AMROOM: 204 ABCHow to Make Virtual Care Successful in Your ClinicProfessional DevelopmentID# 5029 CE: 1.00

Aaron Smiley, DVM

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7:00 – 7:50 AMROOM: 202 ABWhere Business and Medicine Intersect: Rethinking the Anesthetic Journey for the Pet AND the ClientCompanion Animal MedicineID# 5024 CE: 1.00

Karen Felsted, DVM, MS, CPA, CVPM, CVA

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Sunday, August 4

7:00 – 7:50 AMROOM: 202 ABProtect Your Practice: Take Back Lost Heartworm DosesHot TopicsID# 5010 CE: 1.00

Christopher Adolph

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7:00 – 7:50 AMROOM: 207 ABFeline Hypertension: New Developments on a Pressing TopicProfessional DevelopmentID# 5035 CE: 1.00

Bianca Lourenco, PhD Student

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Monday, August 5

7:00 – 7:50 AMROOM: 202 ABWellness Screening in Your Practice: It’s What Your Patients DeserveCompanion Animal MedicineID# 5025 CE: 1.00

Richard Goldstein, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM-CA

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7:00 – 7:50 AMROOM: 207 ABClinical Approach to Diabetes Mellitus in DogsProfessional DevelopmentID# 5038 CE: 1.00

Cynthia Ward, VMD, PhD, DACVIM

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7:00 – 8:50 AMROOM: 156WVLDI Networking Event Hosted by AVMAProfessional DevelopmentID# 5120

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REFRESHER SESSIONSWhy take a break? Continue your learning in the Exhibit Hall on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, August 3 – 5 during the afternoon break!

Saturday, August 3

3:00 – 3:50 PMEXHIBIT HALL: CE THEATER 1Safer Together: Supporting Clients and Pets Impacted by Domestic ViolenceProfessional DevelopmentID# 5013 CE: 1.00

Myra Rasnick

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3:00 – 3:50 PMEXHIBIT HALL: CE THEATER 3Hey There What's That Sound? Diagnosing and Treating Noise AversionCompanion Animal MedicineID# 5012 CE: 1.00

Sharon Campbell, DVM, MS, DACVIM

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Sunday, August 4

3:00 – 3:50 PMEXHIBIT HALL: CE THEATER 1Every Practices’ Struggle: How to Attract, Retain, and Motivate Veterinary TalentPractice ManagementID# 5043 CE: 1.00

Taylor Tillery, DVM

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Sunday (cont.)

3:00 - 3:50 PM EXHIBIT HALL: CE THEATRE 2Wound Closure Academy: The Science of Tissue ManagementHot Topics

Julie CouplandID# 5200

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3:00 – 3:50 PMEXHIBIT HALL: CE THEATER 3Protect Your Practice: Take Back Lost Heartworm DosesHot TopicsID# 5011 CE: 1.00

Christopher Adolph

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3:00 – 3:50 PMEXHIBIT HALL: CE THEATER 4Nationwide® | Purdue Veterinary Price Index Practice ManagementID# 5006 CE: 1.00

Kerry O’Hara, PhD

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Monday, August 5

3:00 - 3:50 PM EXHIBIT HALL: CE THEATRE 2Wound Closure Academy: The Science of Tissue Management (Repeat)Hot Topics

Julie CouplandID# 5201

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Thanks to Our Partnersfor their generous support and development of convention education. Make plans to visit these sessions offered in a variety of formats and for your convenience, most include light refreshments and offer CE credit.

SYMPOSIA CE SESSIONS

Friday, August 2

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1:00 – 1:50 PMROOM: 202 ABThe Dummies’ Guide to Preventing Hospital-Associated InfectionsCompanion Animal Medicine

Jason Stull, VMD, MPVM, PhD, DACVPMID# 5008 CE: 1.00

2:00 – 2:50 PMROOM: 202 ABProtecting Your Patients: The Path to Becoming an Infection Control Rock StarCompanion Animal Medicine


3:00 – 3:50 PMROOM: 202 ABYikes! They Did What? Hot Topics in Infection ControlCompanion Animal Medicine



1:00 – 1:50 PMROOM: 207 ABTop Tips to Beat Your Competitors OnlinePractice Management

Eric Garcia, IT & Digital ConsultantID# 5031 CE: 1.00

2:00 – 2:50 PMROOM: 207 ABVeterinarians & Video: How to Attract New Clients Practice Management

Mike HuberID# 5107 CE: 1.00

3:00 – 3:50 PMROOM: 207 ABHow to Grow Your Practice by Increasing Client Loyalty Practice Management

Amanda Donnelly, DVMID# 5108 CE: 1.00

4:00 – 4:50 PMROOM: 207 ABCreating a Culture of Empowerment: Allowing Your Employees to Help Your Clients & PatientsPractice Management

Tracy DowdyID# 5109 CE: 1.00


Saturday, August 3


7:00 – 7:50 AMROOM: 207 ABHeartworm: A Dynamic Conversation About a Complex Disease Companion Animal Medicine

Brian Herrin, DVMID# 5032 CE: 1.00

8:00 – 8:50 AMROOM: 207 ABLyme Disease – Does It Matter If a Dog Is Positive?Companion Animal Medicine

George Moore, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, DACVPM ID# 5114 CE: 1.00

9:00 – 9:50 AMROOM: 207 ABLeptospirosis: A New Era of Diagnosis & Prevention Companion Animal Medicine

Jane, Sykes, BVSc, PhDID# 5114 CE: 1.00


1:00 – 1:50 PMROOM: 207 ABRabies Vaccination: Misconceptions & the “MUST KNOW” Facts Companion Animal Medicine

Richard Ford, DVM, MS, DACVIM, DACVPM (Hon)ID# 5033 CE: 1.00

2:00 – 2:50 PMROOM: 207 ABCanine Babesiosis: A Continued Threat to Canine Health Companion Animal Medicine

Adam BirkenheuerID# 5110 CE: 1.00

3:00 – 3:50 PMROOM: 207 ABEmerging Hemoprotozoa in the Dog & Cat: What am I Missing?Companion Animal Medicine

Karen Snowden, DVM, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology) ID# 5111 CE: 1.00

4:00 – 4:50 PMROOM: 207 ABUpdate on Vector-borne Diseases Companion Animal Medicine

Jane Sykes, BVSc, PhDID# 5112 CE: 1.00


2:00PM – 2:50PMROOM: 202 ABSupercharge the New Normal for Dentistry in Your PracitceCompanion Animal Medicine

Christopher Snyder, DVM, DAVDCID# 5014 CE: 1.00

3:00PM – 3:50PMROOM: 202 ABMaximizing the Usefulness and Benefit of Your Technicians in Veterinary Dentistry Companion Animal Medicine

Jill Medenwaldt, CVT, VTS (Dentistry)ID# 5102 CE: 1.00

4:00PM – 4:50PMROOM: 202 ABDebunking the Controversies and Myths in Veterinary Dentistry Companion Animal Medicine

Jill Medenwaldt, CVT, VTS (Dentistry), Christopher Snyder, DVM, DAVDCID# 5103 CE: 1.00


Sunday, August 4


8:00 – 8:50 AMROOM: 207 ABFeline Chronic Kidney Disease Companion Animal Medicine

Shelly VadenID# 5036 CE: 1.00

9:00 – 9:50 AMROOM: 207 ABA Practical Guide to Managing Osteoarthritis: Making Sense of Current Therapies Companion Animal Medicine

Bryan TorresID# 5113 CE: 1.00

10:00 – 10:50 AMROOM: 207 ABDon’t Get Your Blood Pressure Up! A Case Based Approach to the Diagnosis & Treatment of Feline Hyperthyroidism & Hypertension Companion Animal Medicine

Audra FenimoreID# 5116 CE: 1.00


1:00 – 1:50 PMROOM: 202 ABInsight on Today’s Veterinary Clinic - Why You Should Focus on DermatologyCompanion Animal Medicine

James Crisman, DVMID# 5023 CE: 1.00

2:00 – 2:50 PMROOM: 202 ABTeam Approach to Dermatology - The Important Role of Every Practice MemberCompanion Animal Medicine

Natalie Marks, DVMID# 5104 CE: 1.00

3:00 – 3:50 PMROOM: 202 ABNew Clinical Updates for Management of Allergic DogsCompanion Animal Medicine

Lindsay Mc Kay, DVM, DACVDID# 5105 CE: 1.00

4:00 – 4:50 PMROOM: 202 ABTop 10 Real World Experiences and Insights to Succeed With DermatologyCompanion Animal Medicine

James Crisman, DVM, Natalie Marks, DVM, Lindsay Mc Kay, DVM, DACVDID# 5106 CE: 1.00

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Lunchtime Learning2 8 convention program | avmaconvention.org Thanks to Our Partners for their generous support and development of convention education. Make plans to visit these sessions