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
Sunday            
7-7:50 AM Sunday Morning Worship Christian Veterinary Mission Dr. Elizabeth Mendoza      
8-8:50 AM  

AFAST Introduction to its Target Organ Approach and Fluid Scoring Systems

Greg Lisciandro, DVM, Dipl ABVP, ACVECC

Backyard Goat Nutrition
Michael Schlagel, DVM, DACVIMSponsor:
Purina Animal Nutrition, LLC
The Empowered Technician: From the Floor and Beyond
Erica Emmett, HCISPP, LVTSponsor: Zoetis
Anal Sac Apocrine Gland Retention Syndrome – Expression or Excision?
Steve Mehler, DVM, DACVS
Sponsor:
Veterinary Recommended Solutions
Online Reviews: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly
Caitlin DeWilde, DVM
8:50-9:20 AM Break          
9:20-10:10 AM   AFAST and Its Fluid Scoring System for the Bleeding Patient Systems
Greg Lisciandro, DVM, Dipl ABVP, ACVECC
Backyard Chicken Nutrition
Patrick Bigss, PhDSponsor: Purina Animal Nutrition, LLC
Improving Team Dynamics Through Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Competency and Communications
Garnetta Santiago, MA, CVTSponsor: Zoetis
The Principles of Gastrointestinal Surgery: “If the Surgery is Difficult, you are Probably Doing Something Wrong”
Steve Mehler, DVM, DACVSSponsor: Veterinary Recommended Solutions
Social Success: Practice and Personal Use
Caitlin DeWilde, DVM
10:10-10:40 AM Break          
10:40-11:30 AM   Canine Anaphylaxis – Gallbladder Halo Sign and Medically Treated Hemoabdomen
Greg Lisciandro, DVM, Dipl ABVP, ACVECC
A Wormy Situation
Margaret Masterson, DVM, MS, DACVPM
Diagnostic Tools
Kerry Nixon, LVT, LATSponsor: Zoetis
The Use and Abuse of Surgical Wound Drains
Steve Mehler, DVM, DACVSSponsor: Veterinary Recommended Solutions
Cyberbullying: Prevention Diagnosis and Treatment Description and Learning Objectives
Caitlin DeWilde, DVM
11:30 AM- 1 PM  11:45 AM-12:15 PM Keynote Speaker:
Dr. Allen Cannedy
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion      
1-1:50 PM   The Tale of 4 Felines – Use of TFAST and Vet BLUE in Feline Respiratory Disease
Greg Lisciandro, DVM, Dipl ABVP, ACVECC
Birthing Detours- Plus
Margaret Masterson, DVM, MS, DACVPM

The Business of Being a Vet Tech
Adrienne Krunzer, RVT, LVT, FFCP

Sponsor: Nutramax

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

Alicia Wade, MA, CAE,ISVMA

 
1:50-2:20 PM Break          
2:20 -3:10 PM   Use of Vet BLUE for Small Animal Pneumonia and COVID Pneumonia
Greg Lisciandro, DVM, Dipl ABVP, ACVECC

Looney Tunes

Margaret Masterson, DVM, MS, DACVPM

Nutritional Supplements 101
Adrienne Krunzer, RVT, LVT, FFCP

Sponsor: Nutramax

Legislation and Veterinary Professionals–You Can Make a Difference!
Maureen Mulhull, John Carr, JD, and Matt Mahoney