Pre-Recorded Presentations
Portland, OR
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April 21, 2024
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8am-6pm
As part of the conference registration package, we have invited PVMA members to provide pre-recorded presentations to provide another layer of community connection and learning opportunities. Recordings will become available to registrants April 1st.
Karen Kline
DVM, Ms, DACVIM
Neurology
- Neurologic Manifestations of Metabolic Disease - the Great Imposters
This lecture will focus on various metabolic diseases that have a profound effect on the central and peripheral nervous systems.
Dr. Karen Kline is a new associate professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery at WSU CVM. She will be working part time at WSU and also at her home base of Northwest Veterinary Specialists in Portland, Oregon. She earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at The Ohio State University in 1989. Following veterinary school, she completed a rotating internship and well as a neurology residency at The Animal Medical Center in New York City. After her residency she was a clinical instructor in neurology at the University of Missouri CVM. In 1994, Dr. Kline became board certified in veterinary neurology through the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. From 1995 through 2008, Dr. Kline was an associate professor of neurology and neurosurgery at Iowa State College of Veterinary Medicine. While there, she obtained her Master of Science degree in veterinary pathology and completed her thesis on Immunohistochemical Differentiation of Canine Inflammatory and Infectious Diseases.
She has been the Medical Director and associate neurologist at the Veterinary Specialty Center of Seattle and is currently an associate neurologist and past Medical Director at VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists in Portland, Oregon. She has published multiple journal articles, has been an author in several veterinary textbooks and has spoken at local, national and international meetings. She obtained her certification in veterinary acupuncture in 2000. Dr. Kline brings with her a passion for teaching and clinical service. When not in the clinic, Dr. Kline enjoys the treasures of the pacific northwest as well as spending time with her husband Karl and their terrific dog Voodie.
Kat Pankratz
DVM, DACVB
Behavior
- To Pee or Not to Pee: How to approach feline house-soiling
Elimination outside of the litter box is one of the leading causes of behavioral complaints in cats and a major risk for removal from the home. You in the veterinary field hold a pivotal role to bridge and repair this human-cat bond by recognizing the underlying motivation for this unwanted coping (and sometimes species-normal) behavior and crafting a treatment plan. This presentation will walk you through case presentation, diagnostics for consideration and a detailed dive into formulating a treatment plan.
Dr. Pankratz graduated with her veterinary degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison in 2014 and pursued a small animal rotating internship in New York. She completed her behavioral medicine residency program at North Carolina State University and became board certified by the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists in 2018. She stayed on at NC State for her fellowship and as a clinical instructor before joining the Animal Behavior Clinic in Portland, OR in 2019.
Kim Freeman
DVM, DACVIM
John Wooldridge
DVM, DACVS
Oncology
Surgery
- Tips, Tricks and Simple Rules for Managing a Cancer Patient
John Wooldridge and Kim Freeman will walk through the basics of diagnosing, staging and treatment of a cancer patient from start to hospice and end of life care.
Cheryl Lopate
MS, DVM, DACT
Reproduction
- Ovarian Remnant Syndrome in Dogs and Cats
This presentation will discuss the most common causes for ovarian remnants to be left behind during routine surgeries, methods of diagnosis, timing of exploratory surgery to locate and remove the remnant(s) and how to determine if all remnant tissue has been removed. Other causes of estrogen exposure will also be discussed that may cause clinical signs of an ovarian remnant when an actual ovarian remnant does not exist.
Dr. Lopate obtained a BS in Animal Science from Colorado State University in 1984, followed by a MS in Reproductive Physiology in 1987 and a DVM in 1991 both from The Ohio State University. She practiced in rural Minnesota for 4 years at a mixed animal general practice (cattle, horses and companion animals), then returned to Purdue University in 1995 for residency training in comparative theriogenology. She obtained board certification as a Diplomate of the American College of Theriogenologists in 1997. She remained as a clinical instructor at Purdue for 2.5 more years, during which time she spent 6 months on sabbatical in Queensland, Australia working at an equine and small animal referral practice. She then returned to be the breeding farm manager of a very large Standardbred stud in Ontario, Canada for 2 years. After that she worked in 2 practices (one in upstate NY and one in western WA) providing predominantly equine and companion animal reproductive services before opening her own reproductive referral practice for horses and companion animals in the Portland, OR area in 2003. In 2011, she merged her reproductive practice with a general companion animal practice in the Portland area but still practices predominantly reproductive medicine only on companion animals. She retired from the equine portion of her practice in 2020. Her main practice interests lie in ultrasonography, particularly during pregnancy, high risk pregnancy management and male infertility.
She has a small hobby farm with 2 dogs (1 Pembroke Welsh Corgi, 1 Australian Shepherd), 1 Cleveland Bay gelding, 2 miniature donkeys, a small flock of sheep (for the dogs to herd) and a barn cat. She loves to travel, stitch, herd, do agility, horseback ride and most recently has started glassblowing in what little free time that she has.
Valli Parthasarathy
PhD, DVM, DACVB
Behavior
- What Veterinarians Need to Know about Behavior Modification.
Behavior modification is an integral part of any behavior treatment plan. As a veterinarian, what are the factors that you need to consider when prescribing behavior modification techniques and referring to outside professionals? This presentation will cover behavior modification techniques, as well as what to look for when looking for referral sources to help with behavior cases.
Dr. Valli Parthasarathy is the owner of Synergy Veterinary Behavior, a behavior specialty practice in Portland, OR. She helps families whose dogs, cats, bird, horses, and other species show problematic behaviors. Her passion is to help support positive behavioral change through greater mutual understanding and improved relationships between people and their animals. She accomplishes this by providing collaborative support for clients with her in-clinic behavioral and training teams. One of her goals is also to help make quality behavioral care more accessible to clients.
In addition to consulting with pet owners, Dr. Valli is sought after to consult on behavior cases directly with veterinarians. She has presented on topics such as decreasing patient fear in the clinic, psychopharmacology, and behavior problems of various species at local, regional and national veterinary meetings. Dr. Valli is Fear Free Certified (Level 3).
Heidi Shafford
DVM, DACVA
Anesthesia
Well-Being
- Anesthesia Talks Safety
This presentation is about the critical importance of psychological safety in the workplace from the perspective of an anesthesiologist. Without psychological safety, we cannot achieve patient safety. I will share my own vulnerability and experience with lack of physical and psychological safety, how that shaped my experience in veterinary medicine and how it has impacted my physical health. I will pair this story with my passion for anesthesia safety. I will provide insights into the foundational concept of psychological safety and where we might each go from here, knowing that many lack a feeling of safety in the veterinary workplace.
Dr. Heidi Shafford earned her DVM from Colorado State University in 2000. Following residency and graduate training in veterinary anesthesiology and physiology at the University of Missouri, she attained board certification by the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia in 2005.
Dr. Shafford is passionate about improving anesthesia safety, minimizing patient stress, and maximizing patient comfort. Inspired to take her anesthesia and pain management expertise into private practice, she started an anesthesia consulting practice in 2007. Dr. Shafford is available to support anesthesia safety through education and consultation.
Originally from Alaska, Dr. Shafford has lived in Portland since 2007. Despite all the professional training and credentials, Heidi’s most important role is that of mom to an active and creative daughter. She is a cat owner and year-round open water swimming enthusiast.
Kelly Cooper
DVM
Personal Growth
Well-Being
- The Ten Secrets of Successful Veterinarians
You think we know what it takes to be a good doctor, but do you know what it means to succeed and be happy as an associate? It’s not all about practicing medicine. After hiring, firing, developing, and promoting dozens of veterinarians, I know what creates success and what sabotages careers. In this session, we’ll cover the ten behaviors to prioritize if you want to thrive.
Dr. Kelly Cooper is a practicing veterinarian and the founder of Reality Vet Coaching & Consulting. A graduate of Oklahoma State University, her past experiences as an independent practice owner and corporate executive have given her a broad and unique perspective to write, speak, and coach about the realities of working with people and the business of veterinary practice. She serves on the AVMA Council on Veterinary Services and is a past-president of the Oklahoma VMA. Kelly lives outside Portland, Oregon with her husband, Paul, three cats, and a chi-rock-weenie named Nugget.
Kathryn Atkinson
she/her/hers
DVM, MS, DACVIM
Cardiology
- Feline Cardiomyopathies
Explore comprehensive insights into feline heart disease, covering diagnosis, treatment modalities, and preventative care strategies for optimal feline cardiovascular health
Dr. Atkinson is a board certified Diplomate in the American College of Internal Medicine, Cardiology specialty and she is the owner and cardiologist at Heart of Oregon Veterinary Cardiology. She received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and internship from the Ontario Veterinary College and she completed a residency in Veterinary Cardiology at the University of Missouri.
Hannah Marshall
DVM, DACVECC
Emergency & Critical Care
- Oh my, is that from the GI?
An update on GI hemorrhage, gastroprotectants, and the management of common emergent GI conditions in the ER and ICU. Evaluating the semi-recent gastroprotectant consensus statement and it’s utility in managing hospitalized patients as well as an update on the utility of antibiotics versus neutraceuticals for GI disorders.
Dr. Marshall began her veterinary career back in 2004 working as a technician in General Practice and shortly thereafter found her love of Emergency Medicine in Tucson, AZ. She eventually found her way to vet school at Colorado State University in 2011. She then completed her internship and residency training in Emergency and Critical Care at Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston, earning her Diplomate in ECC in 2019. She moved to Portland shortly after her residency training remains a Criticalist and the current Intern Program Director at Dove Lewis Emergency Animal Hospital since 2019. She has been a consistent volunteer vet for PAW Team since she moved to Portland in 2019. She has a deep desire to improve access to care for all, especially those dealing with unplanned pet emergencies. In her free time she can be found enjoying all the Pacific Northwest has to offer with her partner and their collective hoard of cats and dogs.
Sonja Zabel
she/her
BOARD CERTIFIED VETERINARY DERMATOLOGIST®
Dermatology
- Chronic, Recurrent Otitis- When is it time to get help and refer to a dermatologist?
This lecture reviews a recent initiative by the ACVD as well as the new AAHA Guidelines on how to approach otitis externa treatment and when it is time to refer to get the best treatment outcome for the patient and client and to avoid long painful suffering and surgical removal of the ear canal.
Dr. Sonja Zabel was born and raised in Germany. She discovered her passion for veterinary dermatology while attending the School of Veterinary Medicine in Hannover. After graduating in 1998, her drive for excellence and love of traveling took her to Colorado State University, where she completed a residency in veterinary dermatology and a master’s degree.
Dr. Zabel spent many years in academia as a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Dermatology. She was on the faculty at Colorado State University until 2010 and then at the University of Georgia in Athens until 2015, where she built an otology service as she continued to grow their established dermatology service.
Dr. Zabel relocated to Portland in July 2015 with the goal of establishing a dermatology service in a private practice setting as well as enjoying the beautiful Portland area and its surroundings. She established successful dermatology services in two area specialty clinics, prior to opening Peak to Coast Veterinary Specialists, Otology & Dermatology, her own dermatology-focused clinic. Her special clinical interest is otology (ears), which fills a unique and important need for the region. She has established ties to general practitioner and specialty veterinarians all across the Portland Metropolitan area and loves to work with them in partnership to solve challenging and rewarding cases.