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Wednesday, Oct 22nd
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Suturing Techniques for Technicians
Laboratory Chair: Ally Sterman, DVM, DACVS (Small Animal) – The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Laboratory Chair: Sandra Engelmeyer, BS, RVT, VTS (Surgery) (she/her/hers) – Spry Companions
LaboratorySmall AnimalTechnicians
Thursday, Oct 23rd
10:15 AM – 6:00 PM
Surgical Sides: Anesthesia and Nutrition
Seminar Chair: Teri A. Raffel Kleist, CVT, VTS (she/her/hers) – ACVS
Technicians
Thursday, Oct 23rd
10:15 AM – 10:30 AM
Thoracoscopic Subtotal Pericardectomy (VATS Procedure)
Speaker: Sarah Lloyd, BS, LVT, VTS(Surgery) (she/her/hers) – Animal Surgical Center of Michigan
Technicians
Thursday, Oct 23rd
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Fundamentals of Ophthalmic Surgery for Veterinary Technicians
Speaker: Audrey C. Hudson, DVM, DACVO – Omega Veterinary Group
Technicians
Thursday, Oct 23rd
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Science Meets Flavor: Enhancing Pet Food Palatability After Surgery
Guest Speaker: Vicky Ograin, MBA, RVT, VTS (Nutrition) (she/her/hers) – Hill's Pet Nutrition
Technicians
Thursday, Oct 23rd
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Technician Guide to Anesthesia for Orthopedic Procedures
Guest Speaker: Amanda Crawford, DVM, DACVAA (she/her/hers) – Westford Veterinary Emergency and Referral Center
Technicians
Thursday, Oct 23rd
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Updates to Postoperative Pain Assessment and Management for the Veterinary Technician
Guest Speaker: Amanda Crawford, DVM, DACVAA (she/her/hers) – Westford Veterinary Emergency and Referral Center
Technicians
Thursday, Oct 23rd
3:00 PM – 3:45 PM
Healing Through Nutrition: Enhancing Pet Recovery After Surgery
Guest Speaker: Vicky Ograin, MBA, RVT, VTS (Nutrition) (she/her/hers) – Hill's Pet Nutrition
Technicians
Thursday, Oct 23rd
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM
VPA: Yes or No? Where Should We Go?
Speaker: Teri A. Raffel Kleist, CVT, VTS (she/her/hers) – ACVS
Technicians
Thursday, Oct 23rd
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Panel Discussion: Unique Career Opportunities for Veterinary Technicians
Speaker: Teri A. Raffel Kleist, CVT, VTS (she/her/hers) – ACVS
Guest Speaker: Steven W. Frederick, LVT, VTS (Surgery) (he/him/his) – Blue Pearl Pet Hospital
Speaker: Cherie Ouellet, RVT, VTS (Surgery) – Colorado State University
Technicians
Friday, Oct 24th
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Optimal Instrument Care: Balancing Efficacy and Efficiency
Guest Speaker: Steven W. Frederick, LVT, VTS (Surgery) (he/him/his) – Blue Pearl Pet Hospital
Technicians
Friday, Oct 24th
10:15 AM – 6:00 PM
General Surgery Topics for Veterinary Technicians
Seminar Chair: Teri A. Raffel Kleist, CVT, VTS (she/her/hers) – ACVS
Technicians
Friday, Oct 24th
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
What's New in Patient Prep
Speaker: Kelley M. Thieman, MS, DVM, DACVS (Small Animal) – Texas A&M University
Technicians
Friday, Oct 24th
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Can We Save that Eye? Surgical Treatment for Ophthalmic Diseases
Speaker: Audrey C. Hudson, DVM, DACVO – Omega Veterinary Group
Technicians
Friday, Oct 24th
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Maximizing Biopsy Results: Secrets for Success
Guest Speaker: Jodie Gerdin, DVM, DACVP (she/her/hers) – Antech
Technicians
Friday, Oct 24th
4:30 PM – 5:15 PM
The 411 on TCC
Guest Speaker: Megan Richie, CVT, VTS (Surgery) – Animal Specialty and Emergency Center of Brevard
Technicians
Friday, Oct 24th
5:15 PM – 6:00 PM
Organizing the OR
Guest Speaker: Megan Richie, CVT, VTS (Surgery) – Animal Specialty and Emergency Center of Brevard
Technicians
Saturday, Oct 25th
8:00 AM – 8:45 AM
The Orthopedic Exam Demystified
Speaker: Stephen C. Jones, MVB, MS, DACVS (Small Animal), DECVS (he/him/his) – Omega Veterinary Group
Technicians
Saturday, Oct 25th
8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Orthopedic Surgery for Technicians
Seminar Chair: Teri A. Raffel Kleist, CVT, VTS (she/her/hers) – ACVS
Technicians
Saturday, Oct 25th
8:45 AM – 9:30 AM
Lights, Camera, Arthroscopy!
Guest Speaker: Rebecca Piotrowski, CVT, VTS (Surgery) – Central Texas Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital
Technicians
Saturday, Oct 25th
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
If It Bends, It Breaks: Management of Arthroscopic Equipment
Guest Speaker: Rebecca Piotrowski, CVT, VTS (Surgery) – Central Texas Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital
Technicians
Saturday, Oct 25th
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Small Scope, Big Impact: Advancing Veterinary Surgery with the Nanoscope
Speaker: Stephen C. Jones, MVB, MS, DACVS (Small Animal), DECVS (he/him/his) – Omega Veterinary Group
Technicians
Saturday, Oct 25th
1:30 PM – 2:15 PM
Applications for 3D Printing in Veterinary Orthopedic Surgery
Speaker: Caleb C. Hudson, DVM, MS, DACVS (Small Animal), ACVS Founding Fellow, Minimally Invasive Surgery (Small Animal Orthopedics), ACVS Founding Fellow, Joint Replacement Surgery (he/him/his) – Omega Veterinary Group
Technicians
Saturday, Oct 25th
2:15 PM – 3:00 PM
Orthopedic Radiology Assessment
Guest Speaker: Sandra Engelmeyer, BS, RVT, VTS (Surgery) (she/her/hers) – Spry Companions
Technicians
Saturday, Oct 25th
3:00 PM – 3:45 PM
Loose Hips: Slips, Scripts, and Snips
Guest Speaker: Steven W. Frederick, LVT, VTS (Surgery) (he/him/his) – Blue Pearl Pet Hospital
Technicians
Saturday, Oct 25th
4:30 PM – 5:15 PM
Self-Healing with Orthobiologics
Guest Speaker: Steven W. Frederick, LVT, VTS (Surgery) (he/him/his) – Blue Pearl Pet Hospital
Technicians
Saturday, Oct 25th
5:15 PM – 6:00 PM
Oh Snap! Open Fractures
Guest Speaker: Sandra Engelmeyer, BS, RVT, VTS (Surgery) (she/her/hers) – Spry Companions
Technicians