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NOTE: All sessions are one hour and all tracks are six hours, unless specified otherwise.
Indicates track is being recorded for the Virtual MVC.

Animal Behavior
Track 1: Safe Handling
	Aditi Czarnomski CPDT-KSA Gigi's Shelter for Dogs – Columbus, Ohio	Body Language: Reading, Interrupting and Responding Safe Dog Handling in Veterinary Environments Safe Dog Handling in Other Environments Workshop: Conflict resolution with canines (3 hours)
Track 2: Abnormal Behavior
	Diane Frank DVM, DACVB University of Montreal – Montreal, Quebec, Canada	Criteria for Abnormal Behavior: Is it Medical, Behavioral, or Both? Changing the Paradigm: Could Repetitive Licking of Surfaces in Dogs be a Sign of GI Disorder? Changing the Paradigm: Could Fly Biting in Dogs be a Sign of Gastric Reflux?	Pica in Cats: What We Know and What We Don't Pain and Anxiety Disorder: The Importance of Comorbidity Puppy Behavior in the Veterinary Clinic: The Outliers
Track 3: Feline Behavior
	Margaret Gruen DVM, Ph.D., DACVB North Carolina State University – Raleigh, N.C.	Feline-friendly handling Environmental Needs for Cats with OA/DJD (2 hours) House Soiling in Cats	Psychopharmacology in Cats Case-Based Approach to Behavior Problems in Cats
Track 4: Canine Behavior
	Margaret Gruen DVM, Ph.D., DACVB North Carolina State University – Raleigh, N.C.	Fear, Anxiety, and Phobia in Dogs Separation Anxiety in Dogs Psychopharmacology in Dogs	Measuring and Understanding Cognition in Dogs Cognitive Dysfunction: Diagnosis and Management Case-Based Approach to Behavior Problems in Dogs

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Equine
Track 1
	Megan McCracken DVM, M.S., DACVS-LA University of Missouri – Columbia, Mo.	Equine Sinus Disease Equine Respiratory Emergencies Equine Colic (2 hours)r	Stifle Lameness Hock Lameness
Track 2
	Thomas Divers DVM Cornell University – Ithaca, N.Y.	Equine Lyme Disease Use of Glucocorticoids in Equine Practice Equine Urinary Tract Disorders	Equine Liver Disease Leptospirosis and Anaplasmosis Neurologic Disorders

Track 3

Stephanie Bell

DVM, DACVO

Hagyard Equine Medical Insitute – Lexington, Ky.

Equine opthalmology (4 hours)

Margaret Mudge

VMD, DACVS, DACVECC

The Ohio State University – Columbus, Ohio

Equine cancer (2 hours)

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Food Animal
Track 1
	Foster Anderson DVM Chimera Mobile Veterinary Services – Newark, Ohio Managing Bovine Dystocia in the Field	Bryan Hirschbach DVM Ohio Department of Agriculture – Reynoldsburg, Ohio Meat inspection	Joseph Lozier DVM, M.S., DACVS-LA The Ohio State University – Columbus, Ohio Herniorrhaphy in Ruminants Left Flank Laparotomy in Ruminants
	Gabriel Middleton DVM Orrville Veterinary Clinic – Orrville, Ohio The technician's role in food animal medicine		Jacqueline Nolting Ph.D. The Ohio State University – Columbus, Ohio Food animal zoonoses
Track 2
	Joel Anderson DVM Cross Country Genetics – Westmoreland, Kan. Bovine embryo transfer (4 hours)	Thainá Landim de Barros DVM, M.S., Ph.D. The Ohio State University – Columbus, Ohio Emerging and Reemerging Avian Diseases	Kristy Shaw DVM Ohio Department of Agriculture – Columbus, Ohio Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
Track 3: Dairy Cattle
	Luciano Caixeta DVM, Ph.D. University of Minnesota – St. Paul, Minn.	New concepts on hyperketonemia Behind a successful lactation is a proper dry-off (2 hours) Monitoring the transition period	Hypocalcemia revisited The use of automated monitoring systems to optimize management and labor in dairy farms

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Holistic & Integrative Medicine
Track 1: Homeopathy
	Christina Chambreau DVM, CVH Healthy Pets, People and Planet – Sebastian, Fla.	Holistic and Homeopathic Approaches Help Stressed Staff and Clients Homeopathic Treatment of Acute Problems Homeopathic Treatment of Skin Issues	Homeopathic Treatment of Gastrointestinal Issues Decreasing the Environmental Impact of Your Practice with Holistic Approaches Specific Steps to Homeopathy Individualization
Track 2: Ozone TherapySold!
	Jean Joaquim DVM, M.S., Ph.D. Bioethicus Institute – Botucatu, Brazil	Ozone therapy (6 hours)
Track 3: Herbal Medicine
	Alexia Tsakiris BVetMed, CVA, GDVWHM, RH (AHG) Naturopawthic Veterinary Wellness Center – West Long Branch, N.J.	Introduction to Western Veterinary Herbal Medicine Top Five Herbs for Practitioners Herbal Medicine for the Stressed-out Pet	Phytotherapy for the Endocrine system Integrating Herbs into General Practice (2 hours)

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Pet Animal
Track 1: Anesthesia & Pain Management
	Tamara Grubb DVM, Ph.D., DACVAA Washington State University – Pullman, Wash.	Treatment Options for Chronic Pain (2 hours) Local & Regional Blocks Pain Assessment Made Easy	Sedation & Anesthesia for Fractious & Aggressive Patients Anesthesia & Analgesia for Cats
Track 2: Cardiology Sold!
	Jessica Ward DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology) Iowa State University – Colo, Iowa	Tachyarrhythmia management case studies Feline heart disease case studies Canine heart disease case studies	Rational dose selection for ACE inhibitors in dogs When to prescribe pimobendan (Vetmedin) Point-of-care ultrasound for the emergency diagnosis of CHF
Track 3: Critical Care & Emergency
	Claire Deming DVM, DABVP BluePearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital – Paramus, N.J.	Hepatotoxins in Dogs and Cats Renal Toxins in Dogs and Cats Treating Shock in Dogs and Cats	Dystocia and Reproductive Emergencies What’s New With Blocked Cats? Calming Critters in the ER
Track 4: Dentistry
	Christopher Snyder DVM, DAVDC University of Wisconsin–Madison – Middleton, Wis.	Managing Extraction Complications Regional Anesthesia for Dentistry Patients Juvenile Dental Conditions	Periodontal Disease (2 hours) Working Up Oral Masses
Track 5: Dermatology Sold!
	Elizabeth Drake DVM, DACVD University of Tennessee – Knoxville, Tenn.	Veterinary dermatology A to Z (2 hours) Managing Otitis Dermatology Diagnostics	Bacterial Pyoderma Autoimmune Skin Disease
Track 6: Endocrinology
	David Bruyette DVM, DACVIM Anivive Lifesciences – Long Beach, Calif.	Diabetes Mellitus in Dogs and Cats (2 hours) Canine Hyperadrenocorticism (2 hours)	Feline Hyperthyroidism Canine Hypothyroidism
Track 7: Exotics
	Angela Lennox DVM Avian and Exotic Animal Clinic – Indianapolis, Ind.	Mitigating Anesthetic Risk for Exotic Companion Mammal Species Surgical Elective Altering Methods CPR and Critical Care for Exotic Animal Species	Palliative Care and Stress-Free Euthanasia for Exotic Pet Species Dentistry of Exotic Companion Mammals (2 hours)
Track 8: Gastroenterology Sold!
	Alex Gallagher DVM, M.S., DACVIM (SAIM) Columbia Veterinary Emergency Trauma and Specialty – Columbia, S.C.	Clinical Approach to Chronic Enteropathy in the Dog Clinical Approach to Chronic Enteropathy in the Cat Pancreatitis in the dog: Diagnosis and Management	Clinical Approach to Abnormal Liver Enzymes in Dogs and Cats Chronic Liver Disease in the Dog: Terminology, Diagnosis, and Management Chronic Liver Disease in the Cat: Diagnosis and Management
Track 9: Oncology Sold!
	Brian Husbands DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) The Ohio State University – Columbus, Ohio	Topics TBA (6 hours)
Track 10: Ophthalmology
	Kate Myrna DVM, DACVO University of Georgia – Athens, Ga.	Ophthalmic Exams in Private Practice Glaucoma in Private Practice Non-healing Corneal Ulcers	Surgical Procedures for Private Practitioners Diagnosis & Treatment of Uveitis Sudden Blindness in Dogs and Cats
Track 11: Orthopedic Surgery Sold!
	Michael Jaffe DVM, M.S., CCRP, DACVS Mississippi State University – Starkville, Miss.	Multimodal Management of Canine Osteoarthritis Canine Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Feline Orthopedic Exam	Muscle Injuries in Dogs Regenerative Therapy Forelimb Lameness in Dogs
Track 12: Radiology & Imaging
	Marc Seitz DVM, DACVR, DABVP (Canine and Feline Practice) Mississippi State University – Mississippi State, Miss.	Abdominal ultrasounds in cats Abdominal Point-of-Care Ultrasounds Getting Started with Ultrasounds	Imaging the Blocked Cat Diagnosing Abdominal Organ Torsions Diagnosing Gastrointestinal Obstructions

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Practice Management
Track 1: Ownership & Regulatory
	Susan Allen AIA, ASID, IIDA, LEED AP DB+C, EDAC TC Architects – Akron, Ohio Blueprint Reading 101 How to Speak and Understand Construction Selecting the Right Materials to Avoid Maintenance Woes		Tim Kolb DVM Kimberly Riker-Brown DVM Ohio Veterinary Medical Licensing Board – Columbus, Ohio OVMLB Updates
	Speaker TBA Ohio Board of Pharmacy – Columbus, Ohio OBOP Updates	Matthew Verbsky DVM, M.S. MedVet – Worthington, Ohio Drug compounding regulations

Practice Management

Track 1: Ownership & Regulatory

Susan Allen

AIA, ASID, IIDA, LEED AP DB+C, EDAC

TC Architects – Akron, Ohio

Blueprint Reading 101
How to Speak and Understand Construction
Selecting the Right Materials to Avoid Maintenance Woes

Tim Kolb DVM

Kimberly Riker-Brown DVM

Ohio Veterinary Medical Licensing Board – Columbus, Ohio

OVMLB Updates

Speaker TBA

Ohio Board of Pharmacy – Columbus, Ohio

OBOP Updates

Matthew Verbsky

DVM, M.S.

MedVet – Worthington, Ohio

Drug compounding regulations

Track 2: Practice Finances
	Camala Bailey CPA, CVA CPA 4 Vets – Tempe, Ariz.	Financial Bootcamp for New Practice Owners How to Budget and Manage Cash Flow Inventory Management	Managing Labor Costs in Challenging Times Give Your Clinic a Financial Exam Increase Your Practice Value
Track 3: Staff & Practice Wellbeing
	Rhonda Bell CVPM, CCFP, PCM-Digital, CDMP Dog Days Consulting – Floresville, Texas	Conflict among veterinary teams and clients Recognizing & remedying gaslighting in a veterinary practice Your practice's online presence	Benefits of branding Income diversity Reputation management & negative reviews
Track 4: Personal & Practice Growth
	Dan Bieck DVM Heartland Veterinary Partners – Norwalk, Ill.	Getting perspective on aspeects of veterinary medicine Advice for recent graduates How to Perform a Compassionate Euthanasia	Compassion Fatigue and Burnout Learning from other professions to create the perfect practice Increasing Your Client Base and Compliance
Track 5: Occupational Safety & Health Sold!
	Philip Seibert CVT Safety Vet – Calhoun, Tenn.	Six Steps to Starting or Maintaining a Hospital Safety Program Top Safety Problems in a Veterinary Hospital Surviving an OSHA Inspection	Security & Access for Controlled Drugs Controlled Drug Logs Fixing Problems in the Controlled Drug Program

Track 6: Economics

Bridget Bain

Ph.D.

American Veterinary Medical Association – Schaumberg, Ill.

Understanding the next generation of veterinarians

Charlotte Hansen

M.S.

American Veterinary Medical Association – Schaumberg, Ill.

The Language of Veterinary Care
The State of the Equine Veterinary Profession

Clinton Neill

M.S., Ph.D.

American Veterinary Medical Association – Schaumberg, Ill.

Economic state of the profession
Technician utilization

Frederic Ouedraogo

M.S., Ph.D.

American Veterinary Medical Association – Schaumberg, Ill.

Small animal practice efficiency

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Public Health
Track 1
	Andreia Arruda DVM, M.S., Ph.D. The Ohio State University – Columbus, Ohio Foreign animal diseases	Savannah Beverly The Ohio State University – Columbus, Ohio The Changing Landscape of Tick Populations (0.5 hour)
	Colleen Duncan DVM, Ph.D., DACVP, DACVPM Colorado State University – Fort Collins, Colo. Sustainability in Veterinary Medicine (4 hours)	Samantha Swisher DVM, DABVP (Exotic Companion Mammal) The Ohio State University – Columbus, Ohio Incident Command System Training (0.5 hour)
Track 2
	George Moore DVM, Ph.D. Purdue University – West Lafayette, Ind. The Continuing Threat of Canine Leptospirosis Lyme Disease: A Concern for the Dog, or Just the Owner? New Findings about Vaccine Safety Communicating the Importance of Vaccination in a Vaccine-Hesitant World	Megin Nichols DVM Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Atlanta, Ga. Livestock Abortion-Associated Zoonoses Applying Antibiotic Stewardship in Veterinary Settings

Track 3

Heath Williams DVM

Susan Skorupski M.S., DVM

United States Department of Agriculture

USDA Updates

Juan Leon DVM, M.S.

Dennis Summers DVM, DACVPM

Ohio Department of Agriculture

ODA Updates

Aaron Messer DVM

Richard Gary Ph.D.

Columbus & Ohio Departments of Health

Health departments updates

Megin Nichols

DVM

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Atlanta, Ga.

Preventing Spread of Hospital-Acquired Antibiotic-Resistant Infections
Antibiotic-Resistant Campylobacter Outbreaks in Puppies and People
Salmonella Transmission Between People and Pets

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Recent Graduates
Track 1: Cytology Sold!
	Kate Baker DVM, M.S., DACVP VetHive – Columbia, Tenn.	Sample Collection, Preparation, and Interpretation Tips Cytologic Algorithm Cytology of Round Cell Tumors	Common Skin Mass Cytologies Cytologic Curiosities of the Cat When the Microscope Cracked the Case

Recent Graduates

Track 1: Cytology Sold!

Kate Baker

DVM, M.S., DACVP

VetHive – Columbia, Tenn.

Sample Collection, Preparation, and Interpretation Tips
Cytologic Algorithm
Cytology of Round Cell Tumors

Common Skin Mass Cytologies
Cytologic Curiosities of the Cat
When the Microscope Cracked the Case

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Shelter Animal
Track 1: Humane Agent Training Sold!
	Daniel Ettinger Summit County Animal Control – Idaho Springs, Colo.	Dropping the Dogcatcher and the Pound (2 hours) Relationship Between Animal Abuse & Family Violence (2 hours)	HUMANEizing the Badge Dog Breed Identification Showdown
Track 2: Behavior Sold!
	Meghan Herron DVM, DACVB Gigi's Shelter for Dogs – Columbus, Ohio	Behavior Modification in Shelter Dogs General Psychopharmacology for Shelter Dogs Psychopharmacology for Veterinary Handling	Triaging Behavior Concerns Post Adoption Behavior Evaluations in Shelter Dogs Behavior Euthanasia for Shelter Dogs

Track 3 Sold!
	Taylor Yurick DVM The Ohio State University – Columbus, Ohio Emergencies in shelters (3 hours)	TBA Infectious Waste Regulations Pertaining to Shelters Pharmacy Regulations for Shelters Challenges in Shelter Management panel discussion
Track 4: Shelter Standards Sold!
	Lena DeTar DVM, DACVPM, DABVP-SMP Cornell University – Ithaca, N.Y. Introduction to the ASV's 2022 Shelter Guidelines Shelter Medical and Surgical Program Guidelines Shelter Population Management Guidelines	Uri Donnett DVM, M.S., DABVP Dane County Humane Society – Madison, Wis. Behavior and Mental Well-Being Guidelines Facilities & Sanitation Guidelines Disaster response and Forensics Guidelines

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Small Ruminants
Track 1
	Braden Campbell Ph.D. The Ohio State University – Wooster, Ohio Small ruminant production challenges	Eric Gordon DVM, DACVPM OSU Large Animal Services – Marysville, Ohio Cache Valley Virus
	Douglas Wagner DVM Cervid Care (3 hours)		Leeza Bercaw DVM Dennis Summers DVM, DACVPM Ohio Department of Agriculture – Reynoldsburg, Ohio Chronic wasting disease & scrapie updates

Small Ruminants

Track 1

Braden Campbell

Ph.D.

The Ohio State University – Wooster, Ohio

Small ruminant production challenges

Eric Gordon

DVM, DACVPM

OSU Large Animal Services – Marysville, Ohio

Cache Valley Virus

Douglas Wagner

DVM

Cervid Care (3 hours)

Leeza Bercaw DVM

Dennis Summers DVM, DACVPM

Ohio Department of Agriculture – Reynoldsburg, Ohio

Chronic wasting disease & scrapie updates

Track 2

Foster Anderson

DVM

Chimera Veterinary Services – Newark, Ohio

Common Procedures and Field Anesthesia in Small Ruminants

Michelle Carman

DVM

The Ohio State University – Columbus, Ohio

Anemias and Transfusion Medicine

Kelly Still-Brooks

DVM

Colorado State University – Ft. Collins, Colo.

Procedures and Pain Control for Kids and Lambs
Troubleshooting Small Ruminant Forage-Based Nutrition
Chemotherapeutics & Antimicrobial Use in Small Ruminant Practice
The Big Three: Biosecurity Screening in Small Ruminants

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Staff Development
Track 1: Emotional Intelligence
	Amy VanDeWater Glue Veterinary Coaching – Sugar Grove, Ohio	Self-awareness Self-management Managing chronic stress	Empathy building Building trust and earning influence Applying EQ to real-life situations

Staff Development

Track 1: Emotional Intelligence

Amy VanDeWater

Glue Veterinary Coaching – Sugar Grove, Ohio

Self-awareness
Self-management
Managing chronic stress

Empathy building
Building trust and earning influence
Applying EQ to real-life situations

Track 2: Personal & Professional Success

Jennifer Quammen DVM, MPH

Ryan Smith M.S.

Veterinarian Coaching – Walton, Ky.

The Modern Veterinary Professional
Stuck, Broke, and Frustrated: Not A Badge of Honor
The F.A.S.T. Slowdown

Five Key Influencers For Your Success
The Habit Stack for Daily Success
More Time, More Money, More Impact

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Technician
Track 1: Exotics
	Lisa Wilson DVM Animal and Avian Medical Center – Avon Lake, Ohio	Common Diseases and Treatment of Small Mammals Basic Small Mammal Care and Clinical Techniques Common Diseases and Treatment of Birds and Reptiles	Basic Reptile Care and Clinical Techniques (2 hours) Basic Avian Care and Clinical Techniques
Track 2
	Jamie Rauscher RVT NVA – Woodstock, Ga.	Title protection Scope of practice Accredited Veterinary Technology Programs	Compensation and Retention Leveraging Veterinary Technician Specialists in Practice Longevity in the field
Track 3: Emergency & Critical Care
	Jordan Porter RVT, LVT, VTS (SAIM) Internal Medicine for Pet Parents – Springfield, Ga.	Recognizing physiological and behavioral symptoms of pain Technician's guide to blood transfusions Client communication tips	Nursing Care for the Critical Patient Increasing Career Satisfaction VTS in Small Animal Internal Medicine
Track 4: Dentistry
	Denise Rollings CVT, VTS (Dentistry) Pet Dental Education, LLC – Ft. Myers, Fla.	Oral Anatomy and Terminology The Dental Procedure Day Dental and Oral Abnormalities	Dental Radiography Positioning and Techniques Recognizing Canine and Feline Malocclusions Understanding Periodontal Disease
Track 5: Anesthesia
	Katrina Lafferty BFA, RLAT, CVT, VTS (A/A) University of Wisconsin – Madison, Wis.	The Ins and Outs of Capnography Practical Mechanical Ventilation Managing Hypotensive Patients	Resuscitation Consideration in Exotic Animal Species Opioid use Pain Scoring Systems

Track 6: Large Animal / Lab Animal

Joseph Lozier

DVM, M.S., DACVS-LA

The Ohio State University – Columbus, Ohio

Sedation and Regional Anesthesia for Farm Animals
Basics of Blocked Goats
Fluid Therapy on the Farm

Amy Jo Williams

MBA, RVT, RLATG, SRS, SRA

Columbus, Ohio

Introduction to Laboratory Animal Research
Careers in Laboratory Animal Research
Duties & Responsibilities of Laboratory Animal Research Technicians

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Animal Behavior

Equine

Food Animal

Holistic & Integrative Medicine

Pet Animal

Practice Management

Public Health

Recent Graduates

Shelter Animal

Small Ruminants

Staff Development

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