Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association | 1121 Chatham Road Springfield, IL 62704
Time Small Animal A Small Animal B Large Animal Technician Special Interest A Practice Management
Saturday            
8-8:50 AM Food and the Skin: What is the Evidence
Douglas DeBoer, DVM, DACVD

 


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Practical Vaccinology Part 1
Jay Tischendorf, DVM

 

 

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Straight to the Source – Indications and Use of Regional Limb Perfusions
Bridgette Peal, DVM DACVS
Emergency Room Procedures for Vet Techs Part 1
Courtney Waxman, CVT, RVT, VTS (ECC)

 

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Adnexal Abnormalities and Surgery Tips
Annora Gaering, DVM, MPH, DACVO

 

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Wag More Bark Less: Communication Tips for Working with all Behavior Styles
Karlene Belyea, MBA

 

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8:50-9:20 AM Break          
9:20 -10:10 AM Management of Constipation in Cats
Susan Little, DVM, ABVPC Feline

 


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Practical Vaccinology Part 2
Jay Tischendorf, DVM

 

 

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Tell me where it hurts! The Headache of Complicated Equine Lameness
Bridgette Peal, DVM, DACVS
Emergency Room Procedures for Vet Techs Part 2
Courtney Waxman, CVT, RVT, VTS (ECC)

 

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Keratoconjunctivtis – Not Just Low STT
Annora Gaering, DVM, MPH, DACVO

 

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Squad Goals: Creating Positive Connections in a Multi-Generational Work Force
Karlene Belyea, MBA

 

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10:10-10:40 AM Break          
10:40-11:30 AM Selecting the Best Urinary Food
Catherine Rugero, DVM, MS

 

 

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A KISS Approach to Low Stress and Anxiety Patient-Handling for Any Hospital Part 1
Jay Tischendorf, DVM

 

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Axial Skeleton Pathology – The Neck and Back of It
Bridgette Peal, DVM, DACVS
Let’s Talk Shock
Courtney Waxman, CVT, RVT, VTS (ECC)

 

 

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Enucleation – When and How to Remove the Eye
Annora Gaering, DVM, MPH, DACVO

 

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Making Body Language your Superpower
Karlene Belyea, MBA

 

 

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11:30 AM-1 PM Lunch and Annual Meeting 12 noon-12:45 PM       
1-1:50 PM Back to Basics: Nutrition Edition
Tiffany Barraza, CVT, VTS (Nutrition)

 

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A KISS Approach to Low Stress and Anxiety Patient-Handling for Any Hospital Part 1
Jay Tischendorf, DVM

 

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Update on Gastric Ulcer Disease (EGUS): Diagnosis and Treatment
Frank Andrews, DVM, MA, DACVIM (LAIM)
Code Blue!  CPR for Veterinary Techs
Courtney Waxman, CVT, RVT, VTS (ECC)

 

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The Eye Exam: Achieving Success by Mastering Ocular Anatomy, Physiology, and Diagnostic Techniques
Tara Czepeil, DVM, DACVO

 

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How to Have Work/Life Balance in a Dog-Eat-Dog World
Karlene Belyea, MBA

 

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1:50-2:20 PM Break          
2:20-3:10 PM Common and Uncommon Oral Disease in Dogs and Cats
John Lewis, VMD, FAVD, DAVDC

 

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Human Heart–Protecting Our Own Wellbeing as Medical Professionals in a High-Stress World
Jay Tischendorf, DVM

 

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Colic: When Should I Refer?
Frank Andrews, DVM, MA, DACVIM (LAIM)
Not So Cute: Acute Respiratory  Distress Syndrome
Courtney Waxman, CVT, RVT, VTS (ECC)

 

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Management of Ocular Trauma
Tara Czepial, DVM, DACVO,

 

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Overcoming Negativity: Finding Happiness at Home and at Work
Karlene Belyea, MBA

 

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3:10-3:40- PM Break          
3:40-4:30 PM

Time Management & Work Life Balance
Justin Lee, DVM, DACVEEC, DABT

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Global Conservation–One Health DVM’s Perspective on a Planetary Imperative
Jay Tischendorf, DVM

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Update on Equine Metabolic Syndrome: Diagnosis and Treatment
Frank Andrews, DVM, MA, DACVM (LAIM)

Not So Cute: Acute Knee Injury
Courtney Waxman, CVT, RVT, VTS, (ECC)

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Corneal Ulcers
Neal Wasserman, DVM, DACVO

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Being the Best Leader and Productive Culture
Karlene Belyea, MBA

Sponsor: Mission Veterinary Partners