1. Healthcare

2015 Winter Continuing Education Conference
Sunday, February 8, 2015
Burlington Hilton Hotel
60 Battery Street
Burlington, VT 05401
urday, February 8, 2014
Schedule
7:00 – 9:00 a.m. Registration Open
7:45 – 8:45 a.m. USDA Accreditation Program
8:00 – 4:30 p.m. Exhibits Open
9:00 – 4:15 p.m. CE Programs (breaks at 10:30 and 2:45)
12:00 –1:15 p.m. Lunch
FREE! Earn 1 CE credit hour
USDA Accreditation – International Movement of Horses
7:45 – 8:45 a.m.
This module provides information specific to the international movement of horses and complements
NVAP Module 2: Role of Agencies and Health Certificates.
Upon completion of this module, accredited veterinarians will be able to:
 Describe the economic importance of the United States horse industry;
 Talk with their clients about the risk of international travel leading to global spread of disease;
 Locate resources to ensure that all horses exported from the United States meet the import
requirements of the destination country as well as the return import requirements of the United
States for those moved temporarily to destination countries.
Presented by Joel Russo, DVM, F.A.D.D., Veterinary Medical Officer-SPRS District 1, USDA APHIS
Veterinary Services.
CE Programs – 6 CE credit hours
Programs run from 9:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. with a.m./p.m. breaks and lunch included.
Improve the Care of Your Next Cardiac Patient: Understanding,
Diagnosing and Treating the Dog or Cat with Heart Disease
Teresa DeFrancesco, DVM, DACVIM, DACVECC
 Can we delay progression of heart disease?
 Assessing and anesthetizing the cardiac patient. Is it
cardiac or respiratory? Tips and tools to help make an accurate and
timely diagnosis.
 Current recommendations the management of canine heart failure.
 Current recommendations in the management of feline heart failure.
Teresa DeFrancesco, DVM, DACVIM (cardiology) and Diplomate American
College of Veterinary Emergency Critical Care, is professor in Cardiology and Critical Care at North Carolina
State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She has been on the faculty at NCSU since 1995 and has
received numerous teaching awards.
Beyond Floating Teeth: Comprehensive Oral Health Assessment and
Treatment for the Equine Practitioner
Robert M. Baratt, DVM, FAVD, FAVD/Eq, Dipl.AVDC/Eq
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Standard of care: A discussion of current standards of oral
examination, dental imaging, medical records and prophylactic and
therapeutic techniques for the equine practitioner. Strategies for
competing with non-veterinarian tooth floaters.
Oral examination: This will cover basic instrumentation, dental
charting, oral photography and oral endoscopy, as well as a
discussion of sedation and restraint and periodontal disease.
Dental radiography: In depth discussion of appropriate positioning and technique for obtaining
diagnostic images of all teeth and paradental structures. Radiographic signs of dental disease.
Indications for advanced imaging techniques (computed tomography).
Exodontia: Indications for extraction. Regional anesthesia and constant rate infusion of
sedative/analgesics.Techniques for oral extraction. Surgical extraction of maxillary and
mandibular cheek teeth.
Equine odontoclastic tooth resorption and hypercementosis.
Robert M. Baratt, DVM, FAVD, FAVD/Eq, Dipl.AVDC, with the Salem Valley Veterinary Clinic (Salem, CT) is a
Diplomate in the American Veterinary Dental College (AVDC), Equine Specialty and travels extensively to
instruct fellow veterinarians and veterinary students in both companion animal and equine dentistry with
lectures and hands-on wetlabs.
Communicate For Results and Blending Old and New Marketing
Strategies
Amanda Donnelly, DVM, MBA
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Communications: Today’s market is competitive. Learn how to use the
power of communication to create an exceptional client service experience
that bonds clients to the practice. This dynamic, interactive seminar will
provide you with practical tools and action steps that the whole team can
immediately apply in order to create lasting impressions with pet owners,
increase client visits, and improve compliance with wellness and
treatment plan recommendations. Designed for veterinarians and team
members who desire to stand out and take service to the next level,
resulting in greater financial benefits to the practice. View program
description.
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Marketing: Learn how to integrate new marketing initiatives with traditional approaches to
increase service utilization and practice growth. This seminar will provide you with the
strategies and tools you need to attract new clients and increase service utilization by your
existing clients. Attendees will learn how to prioritize and implement marketing strategies that
achieve the greatest results. Designed for veterinarians and managers who want to stay relevant
and succeed in today’s new economy and competitive marketplace. View program description.
Amanda L. Donnelly, DVM, MBA, President, ALD Veterinary Consulting, LLC, is a second‐generation
veterinarian with a diverse background in small animal practice, emergency medicine, business management,
industry, speaking and consulting. Dr. Donnelly's focus is to work with veterinarians who want to grow their
business and have their team look forward to coming to work every day.
Registration Fees
All CE Programs
By 1/26
After 1/26
On-Site
VVMA Member
Non-Member Veterinarian*
Non-Veterinarian
VVMA Life/Retired/Recent
Graduate Member**
$200
$250
$140
$140
$235
$285
$175
$175
$260
$310
$200
$200
* If you would like to join the VVMA and receive the reduced Member registration rate, call the
VVMA at 802-878-6888.
** Graduated veterinary school after April 2013.
Accommodations
Registration
The VVMA has a block of rooms at the Hilton Hotel at a special rate of $112 plus tax. This
reduced rate is available on a limited number of rooms and expires on January 26, 2015.
Reservations should be made directly with the Hilton at 802-658-6500. Mention the VVMA to
receive the reduced rate.
Refund Policy
By January 26, a full refund minus a $25 per person processing fee. After January 26, a 50%
refund. No credits will be given for future registrations.
Thank you to our Exhibitors and Sponsors for their
generous support of the VVMA!
Questions? Call VVMA Executive Director Kathy Finnie at 802-878-6888 or email
[email protected].
We look forward to seeing you at our Winter Meeting!
2015 Winter Continuing Education Conference
Sunday, February 8, 2015
Burlington Hilton Hotel
60 Battery Street
Burlington, VT 05401
Registration Form
Name ____________________________________________________________________________
(One form per person, please make copies)
Name of Practice____________________________________________________________________
Address___________________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip ______________________________________________________________________
Email for confirmation_______________________________Phone number _____________________
Please check CE program you are attending:
☐ USDA Accreditation – International Movement of Horses (7:45 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.) –
1 CE credit hour
☐ Small Animal Cardiology – 6 CE credit hours
☐ Equine Dentistry – 6 CE credit hours
☐ Practice Management: Communicate For Results and Blending Old and New Marketing
Strategies – 6 CE credit hours
Registration Fees (Includes lunch, a.m./p.m. breaks and parking. Does not include notes. Notes will be
emailed to registrants one week prior to the CE. Printed copies are available for an additional $15.)
By 1/26
$200
$250
$140
$140
After 1/26
$235
$285
$175
$175
On-Site
$260
$310
$200
$200
☐ VVMA Member
☐ Non-Member Veterinarian
☐ Non-Veterinarian
☐ VVMA Life/Retired/
Recent Graduate Member*
* Graduated veterinary school after April 12, 2013.
☐ Please provide a printed copy of the speaker notes in my registration packet (add $15 to fee)
Payment:
☐Check Enclosed
☐ Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only)
3-digit
Credit Card#: _____________________________________security code: _____ Exp. Date: ________
Name on Card (please print):_______________________________ Cardholder Zip code: __________
REFUND POLICY: By January 26, a full refund less a $25 processing fee per person will be given. After January 26, a 50%
refund per person will be given. No credits will be given for future registrations.
Ways to Register: Online: www.vtvets.org or Mail: VVMA, 88 Beech Street, Essex Jct., VT 05452
Questions? Contact the VVMA at [email protected] or 802-878-6888
We look forward to seeing you at our Winter Meeting!