Schedule
Portland, OR
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April 21, 2024
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8am-6pm
7:00 - 8:00 am
Registration / Light Breakfast
8:00 am
Keynote Presentation: Worlds Apart
by Dr. Kemba L. Marshall
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Mt St Helens Ballroom
This lecture zeroes in on the unique challenges and opportunities of recognizing another point of view. In veterinary exam rooms, treatment rooms and break rooms human communication and connection is under threat. In short and in so many ways we seem to be worlds apart.
We will be offering a blend of practical advice and innovating communication strategies tailored for veterinary teams. We will emphasize the importance of building lasting relationships with veterinary care teams focusing on trust, empathy and communication as key pillars. The session will explore how to enhance communication through connection, education and consistency.
Additionally, common language and definition of terms related to diversity, equity and inclusion will be provided. In this interactive session we will illustrate how creating a compassionate, informative and responsive environment leads to increased team cohesion and employee retention. Attendees will gain insights into assessing their practice culture, ultimately driving the growth and reputation of their workplaces.
9:15 - 9:30 am
Break
9:30 am
Scary Skin Cultures: Topical, Systemic and Non-Conventional Options
by Dr. Ashley Bourgeois
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Clackamas-Clark
Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus sp. infections have been on the rise in both human and veterinary medicine. With the increasing resistance comes challenges on how to manage and treat these cases. When you receive a scary skin culture with lots of resistance reported, how do you decide the next step for that case? This lecture will discuss less commonly used systemic antibiotics, topical therapy and innovative non-antibiotic treatments such as photobiomodulation.
Diet-Induced Dilated Cardiomyopathy: Diagnosis, Management, and Prognosis
by Dr. Gabrielle Wallace
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Multnomah
Grain-Free” Dilated Cardiomyopathy has been quite the evolving disease in the past several years as veterinary professionals continue to learn about and treat this condition. This talk will provided an overview of recent literature regarding diet-induced Dilated Cardiomyopathy, its diagnosis, and treatment. The lecture will also provide review on diagnostic imaging interpretation, treatment plans, and long term case management for this challenging disease
Cytology in the ER Setting
by Dr. David Kim
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Weyerhaeuser
This presentation will cover things I wished I had known when I was out in practice. Common cases dealing with blood, fluid, and general cytology will be reviewed that should be helpful to both small animal general practitioners and emergency veterinarians.
The Feline Dental Patient: Common Oral Pathology and How to Chart it!
by Renae White CVT, VTS
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Crown Zellerbach
Presentation Description: This lecture is designed to help veterinary technicians understand the basic anatomy of the feline dental patient and how to properly chart common oral pathology while using the American Veterinary Dental College guidelines and abbreviations. Basic charting knowledge will include commonly seen oral pathology such as periodontal disease, gingival recession, furcation exposure, stomatitis, etc. This lecture also stresses the importance of having a complete dental chart and understanding the modified trident numbering system for primary and secondary teeth.
Make ‘Em Pay vs. Helping Pets with Financial Solutions
by Dr. Stacy Choczynski
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Jantzen
Let’s face it… our “pay at the time of service” model creates a problem for our clients and teams. Financial barriers to care take a toll on Vetmed, fostering moral injury, compassion fatigue, burnout and even cyberbullying. By providing 7 curated financial solutions to pet owners, you can take a first big step to unburden your veterinary team and set pet owners up for success. Whether you’re a practice leader or a new team member looking to better support clients, this workshop equips you with the tools needed to create a tailored Financial Solution Action Plan, ensuring optimal pet health while alleviating financial strain.
Culturally Responsive Care in Veterinary Medicine
by Melody Martínez CVT
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White Stag
The demographics of the US, and its animal-owning population, are becoming more and more racially diverse. To meet the needs of our diversifying clientele, veterinary medicine needs to provide culturally responsive care, defined as “the ability of healthcare professionals to deliver care that is safe, respectful and responsive to the health beliefs and practices, and the cultural and linguistic needs of their patients” (Te et al, 2019), or in our case, clients. In this session, participants will learn how to incorporate components of cultural
responsiveness into their practice and how it will benefit both clients and staff.
Learning Objectives. At the end of this session, participants will be able to…
1. Define cultural responsiveness and its main components.
2. Identify the benefits of culturally responsive care for both clients and colleagues
Introduction to Recover CPR
by Chantal Faraudo CVT, CVPP
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Pendleton
“We believe in you. We believe in RECOVER. We believe RECOVER saves lives and makes veterinary teams stronger.”
Come join us for an overview of what it takes to get certified in RECOVER CPR. We will review several skills and apply those skills to run a realistic arrest scenario on a high fidelity mannikin. You will learn how this hands-on, state-of-the-art simulator training can take the chaos out codes, bringing teamwork, collaboration and mutual respect to your staff while communicating with respect and clarity. This session will be interactive with discussion, as well as hands-on activities, demonstrating how getting you and your team certified as a RECOVER CPR Rescuer in BLS and ALS can be fun and entertaining so you and your team will remember what you’ve learned, the ultimate in a team building bonding experience and leadership training.
10:30 - 10:45 am
Break
10:45 am
Anxiety, Dysphoria, or Pain? How to Recognize and Treat a Rough Recovery
by Nicole Shuey CVT, VTS
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Clackamas-Clark
This lecture will discuss the difference between anxiety, dysphoria, and pain and how they play a role in rough recoveries. It will cover ways to prevent rough recoveries as well as identify causes leading to rough recoveries and treating each patient accordingly. There will be several videos allowing attendees to begin identifying the various types of rough recoveries and how to manage them.
The Other AI- Avian Influenza
by Dr. Kemba L. Marshall
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Multnomah
Avian Influenza (AI) can be thought of as a timeless disease which has the ability to impact birds and humans. With the increased numbers of backyard flocks found in residential settings, more veterinary care teams may get questions about AI. Even for clinics who are not accustomed to seeing avian patients, there is value in being able to provide clients with AI information. In this session we will review AI and its disease etiology, impacts to birds and people and updates on diagnosing and treating AI.
Below the Arms and Shins: Injuries of the Distal Limb
by Dr. Andréas Bachelaz
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Weyerhaeuser
A mix of ortho and wound repair.
The Canine Dental Patient: Common Oral Pathology and How to Chart it!
by Renae White CVT, VTS
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Crown Zellerbach
This lecture is designed to help veterinary technicians understand the basic anatomy of the canine dental patient and how to properly chart common oral pathology while using the American Veterinary Dental College guidelines and abbreviations. Basic charting knowledge will include commonly seen oral pathology . This lecture also stresses the importance of having a complete dental chart and understanding the modified trident numbering system for primary and secondary teeth.
Career Paths to Leadership: Delegation isn’t a Four Letter Word
by Gabe Sasse CVPM
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Jantzen
Managing hospitals is hard. How do we break that down to take the load off, and get your team to help you build a better hospital? This talk is designed for managers, those who maybe want to be managers, or those looking for the next level in their career. Learn why delegation doesn’t make you a bad leader, and how to help grow the vet med support staff professionals.
11:50 am
Which way next? Decision-Making in Behavior Consultation
by Dr. Chris Pachel
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Clackamas-Clark
A behavior assessment may include hundreds of individual moments where the professional can influence the outcome of the session. These moments — what we say or don’t say, what we ask or don’t ask, how we react, and how we talk — all impact the responses and actions of both the animal and the client, directly or indirectly. This list of “infinite possibilities” can be overwhelming to consider, especially in real-time as an assessment unfolds in front of you!
Dr. Pachel will use cases and storylines to have the audience “live” out the decisions and recommendations made in a behavior consultation. Dr. Pachel will help you understand, explore, and experience how individual conversations can unfold in actual consultations and how dialogue informs both the assessment and the intervention recommendations.
Join Dr. Pachel as he helps you live the possibilities of this approach and experience their potential in your own work with clients!
Low Impact Debriefing. How NOT to Trauma Slime Your Coworkers and Build Strong Support in Your Community
by Dr. Kelly Bremken
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Weyerhaeuser
As helping professionals it is our job to care for others, physically, psychologically, intellectually, emotionally, or spiritually. And although some of us prefer pets to people, there is always another end to the leash. We have a responsibility when we share about our work, and we get to decide what someone shares with US! Learn about healthy outlets to express, process, and release the stuff we see/hear at work.
Dental Hand Instrumentation and Instrument Sharpening
by Renae White CVT, VTS
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Crown Zellerbach
This lecture is designed to help veterinary technicians recognize and understand the difference between a curette and scaler, as well as other important dental hand instruments such as a periodontal probe, dental mirror, and extraction instruments.During the wet lab, each participant will learn to sharpen these commonly used dental instruments to maintain their function and longevity. It’s encouraged that each participant brings some of their instruments from their clinic to sharpen them during the lab!
Your Online Presence Is Important: Lessons Learned in Navigating Vet Med Social Media
by Maya Brown
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Jantzen
The collective term “Social Media” can bring up a lot of strong opinions; anywhere from it’s toxic and a waste of time to it being a strong business tool and a lot of fun. All of these views are correct, as the line between humorous and hurtful, educational and shaming, speaking up and bullying, aren’t always very clear. So how can those of us in the veterinary industry navigate these waters while maintaining our integrity? What happens if we do cross over that line? Is your clinic’s social media presence really worth it?
In this lecture, I’ll discuss the impacts that platforms like TikTok and Instagram have had on the veterinary industry, share some embarrassing mistakes I’ve made online, and we’ll explore how your clinic can utilize social media to positively connect with your community.
Veterinary Escape Room
Pendleton
12:50 - 1:30 pm
Lunch
1:30 - 2:30 pm
Panel Discussion: "Dear Colleague, Let's Get Real"
by Dr. Kemba L. Marshall, Dr. Ewan D. S. Wolff, Melody Martinez, & Dr. Marissa Rothenbaum
Mt St Helens Ballroom
Join us for this interactive discussion addressing questions posed, centered on equity, diversity, and inclusion and how they relate to veterinary medicine: us, our clients, our community, and caring for patients.
2:30 - 2:45 pm
Break
2:45 pm
All Aboard? A New Positive Model for Board and Train
by Dr. Chris Pachel
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Clackamas- Clark
Board and Train Services, where a client leaves their dog to be boarded with the trainer and trained, has a checkered history because of its almost reflexive association with coercive training and because of a bias that the service does not set the human and animal up for success. But Board and Train services are not, of course, synonymous with any particular training methodology and the bias that the service cannot set a dog-handler team up for success is worthy of closer examination. Is there something inherent about the service that is sub-par or could rethinking the way the service is delivered turn it around?
Dr. Chris Pachel believes that Board and Train has tremendous unrealized potential; that it can be a highly effective, valued service when done with intentionality, with principles, and with thoughtful implementation. Using case studies and personal experience, Dr. Pachel presents a new positive model for Board and Train services; one that’s already in use in his facilities. For Dr. Pachel, this is a service train that is already running daily; so join him for this Session and see if you also want to climb aboard!
Systemic Consequences of Anaphylaxis Description: Anaphylaxis Can Happen Anywhere Without Warning
by Sarah Harris CVT, VTS
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Multnomah
Multi-organ involvement is one of the key differences between anaphylaxis and an allergic reaction. Anaphylactic reactions are becoming more common in veterinary medicine, making understanding of the process key for recognition and treatment.
Fluid Therapy
by Dr. Ewan D. S. Wolff
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Weyerhaeuser
This presentation will explore methods for improving health outcomes and access to veterinary care with a One-Health lens. Rooted in hands-on experience, Dr. Nuccio and other presenters will share case studies from their work with PAW Team providing veterinary care to underserved populations in Portland, and share the impact of this work for the pets, people, and wider community.
How Would You Like Your Eggs Today?- What’s New About Parasites
by Dr. Emilio DeBess
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Crown Zellerbach
A discussion of parasites, new developments in the diagnosis of parasites and treatments of drug resistant parasites. I will also discuss emerging parasites.
Providing veterinary care to underserved communities through creativity, collaboration, and a One-Health perspective
by Dr. Jordan Nuccio & Dr. Hannah Marshall- PAW Team
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Jantzen
This presentation will explore methods for improving health outcomes and access to veterinary care with a One-Health lens. Rooted in hands-on experience, Dr. Nuccio and Dr. Marshall will share case studies from their work with PAW Team providing veterinary care to underserved populations in Portland, and share the impact of this work for the pets, people, and wider community. Learn about this amazing local organization and how you can help!
Veterinary Escape Room
Pendleton
3:45 - 4:00 pm
Break
4:00 pm
Can You Hear Me Now? Navigating Difficult Conversations in Veterinary Medicine
by Kelly Bremken
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Clackamas-Clark
Clients. Co-workers. We have plenty of tough conversations in our day-to-day. This discussion will offer time and space to reflect on how you approach difficult conversations and leave you feeling confident that you have the tools, skills, and ideas to help better communicate in the workplace. Our identities, our values, and our traumas all impact how we approach conflict and communication, let’s learn together how we succeed at difficult conversations.
Recognizing and Managing Medical Errors and Adverse Events
by Dr. Ladan Mohammad- Zadeh
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Multnomah
This lecture is designed to help veterinary technicians understand the basic anatomy of the feline dental Medical errors and adverse events unfortunately can be common place. Many hospitals do not have safety committees or an organized focus on patient safety. Sentinel event logs and follow-up is often lacking in theses settings. This lecture aims to relay the different types of medical errors and adverse events and discusses predisposing factors. The audience will gain an understanding of how to properly identify, document, and follow-up on errors and adverse events within the hospitals. We will also discuss how to communicate these events to clients. The lecture will focus on some common errors and culture issues that can make reporting challenging.
Managing Oncology Patients as a Referring Practitioner
by Dr. Haley Leeper
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Weyerhaeuser
Not all clients of pets diagnosed with cancer seek referral specialty care. This 50-minute talk will review the goals of veterinary oncology as well as resources and topics to help support your clients through a cancer diagnosis (pain management, nutrition, supplements). We will also review common hurdles with a cancer diagnosis and offer tools to communicate with your clientele more effectively. In addition, we will review new oncological diagnostics and therapeutic options now available for use as a referring practitioner.
Taking DEI Inventory: How to Make a Plan that Makes a Difference
by Dr. Ally Darrow
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Crown Zellerbach
Objective assessment metrics – discussion of what is REALLY means to be performative – caution on leaning into mandatory training programs.
Moral Injury and Distress Associated with Veterinary Care
by Dr. Sonja Olson
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Jantzen
We will discuss the ‘spectrum of care’ and ‘futile care’ as financial concepts. Cost considerations have always been an important challenge for vet teams and increasing in recent months, particularly when it comes to ER and specialty care medicine. The convo also will lightly touch on cultural awareness/humility which I think our community is particularly keen to keep in mind as vet med evolves.
Veterinary Escape Room
Pendleton
5:00 - 6:00 pm
Happy Hour Wrap Party
Washington
Join us in celebrating the wrap of the 1st Rose City Veterinary Conference! Food, friends, libations, prizes…and a few surprises!! All conference attendees invited.