March 6 - 8, 2015

Oregon StateUniversity

O r e g o nVe t e r i n a r y

Conference

Featuring the International Camelid Health Conference March 5 - 8, 2015

Thank you to the following sponsors for their support of the OVC.

Animal WelfareTrack

Brian Conrad CVPMDr. Andy Moorhead

Saturday’s Food Animal TrackFA/MA Practitioners Breakfast

Dr. Guillermo Couto

Exhbitor Bingo Prize

Lanyards

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Dr. Joe Campbell

Dr. Brianna Schur

You can register yourwhole team for theconference atoregonvma.org/ovc

O r e g o nVete r ina ryConference

14th Annual

The Oregon Veterinary Medical Association and the Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine invite you to join usfor the 14th annual Oregon Veterinary Conference on the Oregon State University campus.The OVC is a cooperative effort of the OVMA and OSU CVM with the goal of providing meaningful continuing education toveterinarians, practice managers, technicians, assistants, and staff. This year’s conference offers a variety of topics for the medicaland practice management aspects of the companion, equine or large animal practice, as well as the opportunity for veterinariansto fulfill their APHIS accreditation renewal CE requirements.

Seating & Room AssignmentsIn most sessions, seating is theater style. To assist us inmaking room assignments, please indicate the sessions youwill be attending on the registration form.ChildcareFor a list of childcare providers in the Corvallis area, pleasecontact the Corvallis Tourism Board at 800/334-8188.DogsPlease note that only service animals are allowed in theCH2M Hill Alumni Center and LaSells Stewart Center.

March 6 - 8, 2015

Oregon StateUniversity

Corvallis

16 CE

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Veterinarian & Healthcare Team RegistrationYour full conference registration includes Friday’s lunch, Saturday’s continental breakfast and awardsluncheon, Sunday’s OVMA business breakfast, all refreshment breaks, access to the Exhibit Hall, andaccess to the proceedings on the OVMA Web site. One day conference registration includes access tothe proceedings on the OVMA Web site, refreshment breaks, and meals planned for the chosen date.A dental anesthesia lab for veterinarians is available at an additional fee (must pre-register, limitedattendance). OVC registrants may attend any OVC session on the day(s) they have registered for. Youmust register separately for the International Camelid Health Conference (ICHC) in order to attend anyof its sessions. ICHC registrants may attend any OVC session.

Spouse or Guest RegistrationRegistration includes Friday’s lunch, Saturday’s continental breakfast and awards luncheon, Sunday’sOVMA business breakfast, all refreshment breaks, access to the Exhibit Hall and access to theproceedings on the OVMA Web site. Note: You must register as staff if you work in or manage thepractice and are attending for that purpose.

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ProceedingsThe proceedings will be available on the OVMA Web site(oregonvma.org) at least 2 weeks before the meeting. Pleaseinclude your e-mail address on your registration form toreceive notification when the proceedings are available.Please print a hard copy of the notes for the sessions youplan to attend and/or download the files to your laptop,tablet or smartphone for onsite reference.CE CertificateYour CE certificate will be included in your registration packet

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USDA APHIS Accreditation RenewalBrianna Wilson Schur, DVMVeterinary Medical OfficerUSDA-APHIS541/461-0288 * brianna.w.schur@aphis.usda.govDr. Schur is the Veterinary Service representative in Alaska, Oregon andWashington. At the OVC she will be presenting training modules for smalland large animal practitioners who want to fulfill their Category 1 orCategory 2 federal accreditation requirements.Module 1 Introduction to NVAP Module 2 The Role of Agencies & HealthCertificates Module 3 Foreign Animal Diseases, Program Diseases &Reportable Diseases Module 5 Vesicular Diseases Module 9 Interstateand International Health Certificates for Category 1 Module 12 AnimalDisease Traceability

Companion AnimalJean Battig, DVM, DAVDCOwner, Animal Dental Clinic, Portland503/292-4533 * info@animaldentalclinic.comAfter working as a state veterinarian for greyhound and thoroughbred racetracks, she moved to Fairbanks, Alaska, where she eventually opened aveterinary clinic. Upon her return to Oregon, she purchased Animal DentalClinic.Dental Nerve Blocks for Cats & Dogs: Hands-On Lab See descriptionunder Dr. Heidi Shafford.

Brian Bowers, PharmD, FSVHPPharmacy Director, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Oregon StateUniversity CVM541/737-6863 * brian.bowers@oregonstate.eduDr. Bowers earned his pharmacy degree from the Mylan School ofPharmacy at Duquesne University. As part of his role with the College ofVeterinary Medicine’s pharmacy, he instructs veterinary students aboutregulatory/legal concepts of drugs and drug compounding.Veterinary Prescriptions & Pharmacies Discussion will take a look atconcerns and challenges with prescriptions and the importance ofcommunication between the veterinary practitioner and the pharmacist.

Leah Cohn, DVM, BS, DVM, PhD, DACVIMProfessor Small Animal Medicine, University of Missouri573/882-7821 * cohnl@missouri.eduAs a veterinary specialist, Dr. Cohn focuses on infectious, immune-mediated and respiratory diseases. She also is involved in comparativemedicine, collaborating with colleagues at Missouri to find better asthmatreatments for both cats and humans.Pattern-Based Approach to Respiratory Distress Focus will be onlocalization of disease causing distress through simple techniques includingobservation of respiratory pattern. Observation is often sufficient enough toprovide medical stabilization and narrow diagnostic plans. RespiratoryDiagnostic Sampling Examination can help localize respiratory disease

and narrow a list of differential diagnosis, but confirmation often dependson somewhat invasive sampling methods. We’ll focus on indications,contraindications, and methods for invasive respiratory sample collection,including “blind” bronchoalveolar lavage. Canine Infectious RespiratoryDisease Complex CIRDC is a complex involving contributions fromenvironment and health as well as pathogens. We’ll address the well-known and lesser known pathogens involved in CIRDC. TrachealCollapse: Common Cause of Canine Cough Severity ranges from mildto life-threatening. We’ll cover diagnosis and its pitfalls, as well as medicaland invasive treatment options for tracheal collapse. Treatment of FelineAsthma Asthma in cats can sometimes result in mortality as well asmorbidity. We’ll describe the standard methods for treatment, and willbriefly mention therapies that have been proposed but are “not ready forprime time.” Chronic Nasal Discharge Nasal discharge is a commoncomplaint. We will discuss differential diagnosis and how to try to confirm adiagnosis given the variable wishes of pet owners. Respiratory CaseChallenges This potpourri of clinical cases will highlight diagnostic ortherapeutic dilemmas associated with respiratory disease in pets at Dr.Cohn’s hospital.

Guillermo Couto, DVM, DACVIM-InternalMedicine & OncologyCouto Veterinary Consultants614/851-0650 * coutovetconsultants@gmail.comDr. Couto, former professor of Internal Medicine and Oncology at TheOhio State University, is an internationally recognized expert in the fields ofveterinary oncology, hematology, and Greyhound medicine. He has co-authored the best-selling Small Animal Internal Medicine textbook (Elsevier)and has published more than 150 scientific articles in peer-reviewedjournals, and 150 book chapters.What is this CBC Telling Me? This case-based lecture will emphasizehow to integrate numbers, graphics, and smears from CBC analyzers.Remember, not all the values within the reference intervals are normal!Anemia Case Challenges Is the anemia regenerative, non-regenerative, or due to iron deficiency? A simple recipe to classify anddiagnose anemia in dogs and cats. Is It Infectious or Immune-Mediated? How often do we wonder if our patient with systemic diseasehas an infection or it is immune-mediated? How often do we see both inthe same patient? Cases will be used to illustrate these aspects. Fever ofUnknown Origin Case Challenges Do all dogs and cats with fever haveinfection? No! This case-based seminar will emphasize how to use thehistory, PE, CBC, chemistry, and UA to diagnose FUO. What Can I Dofor My Cancer Patient? You can successfully treat a variety of cancerpatients in your practice! You just need the right approach. This seminarwill emphasize when to treat and when to refer. Cytology for thePractitioner A clinician who is a good cytologist is usually better than anexcellent clinical pathologist! You can easily diagnose the 10 most commonlesions under your microscope! Oncology Case Challenges A variety ofcases will be used to discuss how to diagnose and treat cancer patients inyour clinic. Hematology Case Challenges A variety of cases will beused to discuss how to diagnose and treat hematology patients in yourclinic.

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Andy Moorhead, DVM, MS, PhDAssistant Research Scientist & Small AnimalParasitologist, University of Georgia706/542-3473 * amoorhead@uga.eduDr. Moorhead joined the Department of Infectious Diseases at the Collegeof Veterinary Medicine in 2008. His primary interests are in the emergenceof anthelmintic resistance in filarial worms, specifically Dirofilaria immitis andBrugia malayi, as well as the role of host-specific cues on filarialdevelopment.Parasitology in Practice, Including Heartworm This track will reviewdiagnostics and parasite transmission, as well as examine new trends andtopics. Special attention will be given to heartworm disease, intestinalparasites, and parasite prevention.

G. Diane Shelton, DVM, DACVIM, PhDProfessor, Department of Pathology, University of California, San Diego858/534-1537 * gshelton@ucsd.eduAfter graduating from the veterinary program at UC Davis, Dr. Sheltonheld an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Michigan StateUniversity and a residency in small animal internal medicine at theUniversity of Pennsylvania. She was a post-doctoral fellow in the ReceptorBiology Laboratory at the Salk Institute in La Jolla, then moved to UC SanDiego where she became a member of the Department of Pathology andestablished the Comparative Neuromuscular Laboratory.Muscle and Nerve Biopsies: Are They Really Useful? The session willcover indications for collection of muscle and nerve biopsies, how to collectand appropriately process biopsies and what can be learned from them.Inherited Muscle Disease & Genetic Testing With the popularity ofpurebred dogs, inherited muscle diseases are being recognized with morefrequency. This session will describe breed inherited myopathies andavailability for genetic testing. Inflammatory and NecrotizingMyopathies: Diagnosis and Treatment This session will discuss thediagnosis and treatment of inflammatory myopathies including immune-mediated masticatory muscle myositis, polymyositis, infectious myositis andparaneoplastic myositis, and necrotizing myopathies from toxic or infectiouscauses. Weakness in the Senior Dog: More than Old Age Systemdiseases that cause muscle wasting and weakness in senior dogs will bediscussed, including endocrine disorders such as hypothyroidism andCushing’s syndrome, mitochondrial myopathies and myopathies associatedwith increased autophagy. Advances in Feline NeuromuscularDisease Peripheral neuropathies in pure-bred and mixed breed cats haverecently been reported. This session will describe the clinical presentationas well as specific treatments where available and prognosis. MyastheniaGravis: Congenital and Acquired This is the most commonneuromuscular disease diagnosed in dogs and occurs less frequently incats. Congenital myasthenia is a rare disorder only reported in a fewbreeds. This session will focus on the diagnosis and treatment ofautoimmune MG in both dogs and cats. Clinical Case Studies &Questions Clinical cases will be presented in a “What’s your diagnosis”format and covering the spectrum of diseases covered in the earliersessions.

Heidi Shafford, DVM, PhD, DACVAOwner, Veterinary Anesthesia Specialists, LLC, Clackamas, OR503/805-5515 * shafford@vetanesthesiaspecialists.comDr. Shafford had intentions of becoming a dairy practitioner after graduatingfrom the veterinary program at Colorado State University. Instead, shediscovered a strong interest in alleviating pain in animals and pursued aresidency and graduate training in anesthesiology and pain management atthe University of Missouri.Dental Nerve Blocks for Cats & Dogs: Hands-On Lab Improve yourconfidence, skill and success performing dental nerve blocks. Gain hands-onexperience performing a variety of dental nerve blocks in canine and felinetissues. Participants will learn practical details and safe techniques, choice ofappropriate nerve block, anatomical variations and medication options. Returnto your practice ready to use dental nerve blocks in patients undergoingextractions and other types of oral surgery. DVMs only. Register todaybecause space is limited. Fee applies. See registration form for details.

Susanne Stieger-Vanegas, DrMedVet, PhD, DECVDIAssistant Professor, Radiology, Oregon State University CVM541/737-4812 * susanne.stieger@oregonstate.eduDr. Stieger-Vanegas is the Section Head of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging atOSU CVM. Her clinical research interests include cancer imaging,thoracic and abdominal CT imaging in small animals and New World camelids.She is specifically interested in developing better protocols for imaging theheart, lungs and abdomen using CT.Radiographic Imaging of the Feline Thorax: Cats Are Unique Thepathophysiologic response of the feline lung is unique and may causechallenges in interpreting thoracic radiographs. It is not uncommon to applythe knowledge we have from dogs with pulmonary disease to cats. However,not all this knowledge is directly applicable to cats. This session will focus ondiscussing the importance and meaning of radiographic findings in cats withrespiratory disease. Imaging Modalities for Diagnosing PulmonaryDiseases in Small Animals Multiple imaging modalities are available fordiagnosing pulmonary diseases in dogs and cats. Which tests are best fordiagnosis of different pulmonary disease? This session will present anoverview and discussion of the most useful tests including what valueultrasound has in the evaluation of pulmonary disease and when advancedimaging, such as CT, is most valuable.

EquineLynn Caldwell, DVMOwner, Silverton Equine Veterinary Services, Silverton, OR503/873-5375 * lac4492@aol.comA graduate of the veterinary program at Purdue University, Dr. Caldwell haswritten articles and papers on equine dentistry and has presented on the topicat veterinary conferences. She is a former chair of the AAEP’s DentistryCommittee.Equine Dentistry: How to Exam, Chart & Plan Your Treatment

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Harold McKenzie III, DVM, MS, DACVIMAssociate Professor, Large Animal MedicineVirginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicinehmckenzie@vt.eduAfter graduating from the University of Georgia’s veterinary program, Dr.McKenzie was engaged in private equine practice in Maryland. He is theauthor or co-author of more than 30 journal articles and more than 10book chapters. His research interests include respiratory disease, aerosoltherapy, critical care and endocrinology.Anthelmintic Resistance: Should We be Worried? Anthelminticresistant cyathostomins and ascrids are highly prevalent and veterinariansare being challenged to address these issues. Discussion will cover AAEPguidelines and current research initiatives to confront these problems.Selected Topics in Rational Antibiotic Therapy Increasingly,practitioners will discover that the drug of choice is no longer a viable optionor a newer compound is the “drug du jour.” A significant challenge isactually getting the antibiotics into the horse along with the risks associatedwith unabsorbed drug disrupting the normal gut microflora. This talk willfocus on current issues associated with different classes of antibiotics. AdultRespiratory Infections Respiratory infections are common in horses andresult in considerable losses in days out of work and expenses. The mostprevalent viral agents include equine influenza and herpes virus.Additionally, Streptococcus equi subsp. equi (strangles) will be discussedincluding diagnostic and management approaches to control/minimize theirimpact. Inflammatory Airway Disease * Nutritional Support for SickFoals

Stephen O’Grady, DVM, MRCVSVirginia Therapeutic Farriery, Marshall, VA540/364-4450 * sogrady@look.netDr. O’Grady was a professional farrier for 10 years prior to obtaining hisveterinary degree from the University of Pretoria in South Africa. In 2003,Dr. O’Grady opened his referral equine practice in Virginia with a focus onfoot disease and therapeutic farriery. He has published 25 peer-reviewedpapers, numerous additional papers in the farrier literature, has written 10book chapters and edited two editions of Veterinary Clinics of North America.Form and Function of the Equine Foot As It Pertains to Farriery *Management of the Club Foot: Birth to Maturity * Management ofAcute and Chronic Laminitis: A Reality Check * Sheared Heels andthe Correlation to a Quarter Crack

Food AnimalJoe Campbell, DVMSenior Professional Services VeterinarianCattle Division, Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica719/331-3519 * joe.campbell@boehringer-ingelheim.comPrior to joining Boehringer Ingelheim, Dr. Campbell was in a mixed animalpractice for 18 years in Indiana. He provides technical support andconsultation, but also works with product development, field studies andmarket support.Herd Management in Preventing Trichomoniasis * Role ofVaccinations in Managing IBR and BVD

Charles Estill, VMD, PhD, DACTAssociate Professor, Rural Veterinary Practice & TheriogenologyOregon State University CVM541/737-7667 * charles.estill@oregonstate.eduIn addition to his position with the CVM, Dr. Estill is the ExtensionVeterinarian with Animal and Rangeland Sciences at OSU. His researchinterests include nutrition and reproduction in sheep and goats. He is aboard member of the Northwest Equine Practitioners’ Association.Stepping Up to the Plate: The Hows and Whys of Pain Control inFood Animals The food production industry is increasingly being asked toaddress issues of animal welfare, of which pain management in livestock isan important component. Dr. Estill will discuss the practitioner’s role inmeeting this expectation.

Brad LeaMaster, DVMState Veterinarian, Oregon Department of Agriculture – Animal Health503/986-4680 * bleamaster@oda.state.or.usDr. LeaMaster has extensive experience with regulatory veterinarymedicine, working with USDA-APHIS in both Salem and Portland and withthe ODA as a field veterinarian and in his current position as the StateVeterinarian.Status Update: Animal Health Division

Katie Mrdutt, DVMOutreach Specialist, Wisconsin VMA608/514-5089 * mrdutt@wvma.orgAfter graduating from the University of Minnesota’s veterinary program, Dr.Mrdutt operated a cow/calf operation with her husband. She alsopracticed as a large animal veterinarian, with an emphasis on dairyproduction systems, before joining the Wisconsin VMA.Food Armor: HAACP for Proper Drug Use There is ongoing consumerand regulatory concern about drug use practices in the dairy industry. Thisdaylong session will explore a proven 6-step program that identifiespotential risks (hazards) and provides the know-how and action plan toimplement safeguards and management practices (critical control points),creating an achievable HACCP plan. With veterinarian oversight,producers can evaluate their drug use and, in most cases, find economicgains when using less drugs (label treatment) with shorter withholds,resulting in fewer days out of milk production. Note: All DVM attendees willreceive a resource tool kit to help implement the HACCP program on clientfarms.

Animal WelfareCheryl Eia, JD, DVM, MPHCoordinator of Emergency Preparedness andResponse, Assistant Director, Scientific ActivitiesDivision, AVMA847/285-6633 * ceia@avma.orgDr. Eia provides technical and scientific expertise to the AVMA Committeeon Disaster and Emergency Issues and coordinates the VMAT team. Priorto joining the AVMA, she worked at the Center for Food Security andPublic Health at Iowa State University where she developed educationaland training materials for veterinarians and others involved in animalemergency management and response.

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Disasters: Preparing for the Worst Bad things happen to good people!Are you prepared to get your clinic up and running following a disaster? Aflood? A fire that ravages the clinic? A truck that crashes through your frontdoor? This session will identify the “bad stuff” that can happen and throughinteractive discussion take a look at how you can be prepared to mitigateand fix the damages.

Thomas KellyVice President, Hub International Midwest, Chicago, IL312/279-4630 * thomas.kelly@hubinternational.comMr. Kelly is part of the AVMA’s Professional Liability Insurance Trust teamand will co-present with Dr. Eia on risk management and disasterpreparedness.

Practice Leadership & Team DevelopmentBrian Conrad, CVPMPractice Manager, Meadow Hills Veterinary CenterKennewick, WA509/736-1025 * bconrad@mhvc.netMr. Conrad lectures internationally on a wide variety of topics challengingthe veterinary profession using practice and “real-life” examples that keephis audiences engaged and enthused. He is a contributor to VeterinaryEconomics and Firstline magazines, and currently serves as vice presidentfor the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association.Say This, Not That We will look at the many ways we attempt to positivelycommunicate to clients, yet they year something completely different inregards to their pets, our clinic policies, fee schedule and/or treatmentand/or surgical plans. We will focus on specific instances to where we canre-invent our messages to clearly and concisely make the clientconnection. Be Sherlock: Uncovering the Mystery of What ClientsWant and Need We want to clue in the participants into watching forsigns, indications and symptoms the client is not happy. We see oftenwhere a client will walk away from a practice without saying a word. Welose out on a paying client, with the worst part not knowing why. Thesession will establish techniques the doctors and support staff can use tocatch the client before it’s too late. Forget the WOW – Let’s Make it Easyfor Our Clients The majority of businesses focus on exceeding clientexpectations, yet several recent studies suggest this has little effect on clientloyalty. We’ll look at a paradigm shift and discuss how we can make iteasier for our clients to do business with our clinics instead of spending somuch time on trying to create WOW service. Putting the Client in theDriver’s Seat Our clients’ needs and wants have changed in the last fiveyears. Loyalty is at an all-time low. Clients are willing and have money tospend, but they are going to set the ground rules. By using systems andcommunication styles that allow the client to feel they are in charge willfurther solidify their loyalty and increase compliance to ourrecommendations. Chicken Soup for the Ailing Profession: HowVeterinarians Can Find Renewed Financial Health We’ll look at howwe can increase our bottom line during the financial struggles of the last 5-7 years and will evaluate our expenditures and our services and productseach clinic offers. The session will evaluate specific instances of financialstruggles and how to overcome many of the negative trends. Steps toLock In a Lifetime of Compliance Too many of us don’t pay enoughattention to our number one asset: our client database. We’ll address

creating systems and structures to create a consistent and timelyexperience that encourages client devotion for years to come. How to BuildInnovation in Your Practice Often when we achieve success we celebratebut forget to continue to change and innovate. Soon, we find we have lostour edge and differentiation to other veterinary clinics in the area. Specificcase examples will be evaluated to help re-start the innovation train.

Wendy Myers, MSOwner, Communication Solutions, Denver, CO720/344-2347 * wmyers@csvets.comMs. Myers has provided training on communication skills to more than 4,500veterinary practices in the United States and Canada. She presents atnational conferences and is published in various veterinary publications. Shealso is a partner in Animal Hospital Specialty Center, an AAHA-accredited referral practice in Highlands Ranch, CO.Have Receptionists Speak with Confidence The front office team needsto deliver five-star service no matter how busy the day gets, as the ability tobe both friendly and efficient directly impacts client satisfaction andretention. This session will focus on tools and training that will get you there.Secrets of Effective Scheduling How long are clients willing to wait?Fifteen minutes, according to a recent study of 10,000 human medicinepatients. Veterinary practices risk losing clients if wait times exceedexpectations, and yet the schedule can easily spiral out of control without anorganized and efficient system for scheduling patients. This session willaddress how you can maintain control in an often hectic work environment.Creating Great First Impressions for New Clients To sustain a healthy,growing practice, a veterinary hospital needs 25 to 30 new clients per full-time doctor each month. Because the average bonding rate of new clients is60%, the healthcare team needs to create powerful first impressions thatkeep clients coming back. Learn how to make new clients feel like family, fromthe scheduling phone call to checkout. Creating a Comforting EuthanasiaExperience Saying goodbye to a beloved family pet is an emotional anddifficult decision for pet owners. Remember, half of what you care for is onthe other end of the leash – people. Get advice on how scheduling attendedand unattended euthanasia appointments, grief counseling resources, andhow to prepare the exam room. Discover body language and listeningtechniques that will comfort your clients.

Phil Seibert Jr., CVTOwner, Safety Vet – Consulting, Calhoun, TN423/336-1925 * phil@safetyvet.comMr. Seibert Jr. consults with veterinary hospitals across the country andspecializes in helping practices implement the most practical solutions to theeveryday problems of clinical practice.OSHA Stuff You Really Need to Know Every practice must comply withOSHA’s safety rules and they have just updated some of them. In this sessionwe’ll discuss the new hazard materials labeling rules and several of thepending changes to other rules. We’ll also spend time exploring some of themost commonly violated or cited of the existing regulations.

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Technicians & AssistantsMegan Brashear, BS, CVT, VTS (ECC)Education Manager, Dove Lewis Emergency Animal HospitalPortland, OR971/255-5927 * mbrashear@dovelewis.orgAs the education manager for Dove Lewis, Ms. Brashear helps to providetraining to both the hospital’s employees and technicians worldwide throughin-person lectures and videos available at On the Floor@Dove.Critical Thinking Skills The session looks at critical thinking skills and therole it plays in everyday practice. Interactive case studies will provide thefoundation for discussion. Coping with Anesthetic Emergencies Anoverview of normal monitoring parameters, with a discussion on abnormalvital signs under anesthesia – drugs, procedures, patient condition.Options for treatment, plus outcomes, will be explored. The Cry of theBlocked Cat The session will address the presenting complaint and triageof urinary obstruction in cats. The importance of electrolyte monitoring andtreatment/monitoring of hyperkalemia will be covered. Client educationregarding post-hospitalization care of both crystalluria and FIC will bediscussed. When Fluids Aren’t Enough Blood pressure monitoring will beexamined for treating hypotension. Factors causing hypotension and areview of fluid therapy guidelines will be covered. Case studies will roundout the session.

Karyn Bird, DVM, PhD, DACVPQuality Manager, Veterinary Diagnostic LaboratoryOregon State University CVM541/737-2141 * karyn.bird@oregonstate.eduIn addition to her role with the VDL, Dr. Bird is an Assistant Professor inMicroanatomy with the veterinary program at Oregon State University.Sampling & Transport to Diagnostic Success Do you have problemsdeciding how to get the best sample for diagnostics? Are you gettingreports with “mixed environmental” or “contaminated” or “nondiagnostic” asthe main result? The Veterinary Diagnostic Lab will provide you with tips onhow to obtain better samples and how to better package them for shippingto provide you with more valuable diagnostic results. With prizes!

Liz Hughston, RVT, CVT, VTS (ECC)Senior Emergency/ICU Technician, Adobe Animal Hospital, Los Altos, CA408/978-1163 * mackhughston@gmail.comAside from her role as the lead emergency technician with Adobe AnimalHospital, Ms. Hughston presents internationally to veterinary technicians.She serves on the continuing education and regulation committees of theCalifornia Registered Veterinary Technician Association and is co-chair ofthe Mentor Committee for the Academy of Veterinary Emergency and CriticalCare Technicians.Rule of 20: Nursing Skills for Technicians We will discuss Kirby’s Ruleof 20 and its role in helping technicians organize and deliver excellentpatient care every day. Let’s Do Math: CRI for Clinical Practice Apractical look at the importance of and challenges with constant rateinfusions. Play Nice! Drug Interactions Every Technician Should KnowTechnicians are instrumental in both administering medications andensuring the safety of patients receiving them, so it’s important to knowhow drugs interact with each other. We will cover common medicationsused in practice and how they interact – both positively and negatively – as

well as basic pharmacokinetics. Nursing Care for the MegaesophagusDog Learn about common clinical signs, diagnosis and treatment options.Nutritional requirements, feeding strategies, and treatment of commoncomplications will be explored, as well as owner education and support.Wrap It Up: Wound Healing & Bandaging The session will look at thestages of wound healing and the technician’s role in wound care andmanagement. We will discuss bandage construction and tips and tricks forapplying the perfect bandage for every situation. The most commonbandages we place in practice will be outlined as well as new woundmanagement and bandaging techniques that are on the horizon. YourBest Staff: Developing a Training Program Learn from two technicianshow to initiate, gain support from your entire team, and retain great staffmembers through a custom training program that you create.

Wendy Myers, MSOwner, Communication Solutions, Denver, CO720/344-2347 * wmyers@csvets.comMs. Myers has provided training on communication skills to more than4,500 veterinary practices in the United States and Canada. She presentsat national conferences and is published in various veterinary publications.She also is a partner in Animal Hospital Specialty Center, an AAHA-accredited referral practice in Highlands Ranch, CO.Best Practices: Exam Room Communications Your abil i ty tocommunicate confidently with clients during exams influences their decisionsfor diagnostics, preventatives, dentistry and any needed treatments.Discover how to project a professional image, engage clients in exams, anduse teaching tools that lead to acceptance of your recommendations.Creating the Client Experience Learn techniques for scheduling,appointment confirmation, and email communication before the exam to setexpectations. Discover ways to show value for your professional serviceand create a communication plan for contact between care.

Phil Seibert Jr., CVTOwner, Safety Vet – Consulting, Calhoun, TN423/336-1925 * phil@safetyvet.comMr. Seibert Jr. consults with veterinary hospitals across the country andspecializes in helping practices implement the most practical solutions to theeveryday problems of clinical practice.Safety Issues for Veterinary Hospitals An upbeat presentation aboutthe common hazards of a veterinary hospital and ways individuals can avoidunnecessary risk. We’ll discuss the principles of safety, prevention of zoonoticdiseases, precautions for working with chemicals, worker rights andresponsibilities and much, much more. This seminar is consistently ratedone of the best safety programs by participants. Rules for Running theVeterinary Pharmacy In this session we’ll cover some of the morecommon myths and explain the rules of operating the veterinary practicepharmacy so they are easy to understand. We’ll look at where veterinarypractices are running into trouble (including controlled substances) anddiscuss how you can protect the practice while meeting the needs of yourpatients.

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8:30 – 10:30What is ThisCBC Telling Me?Dr. Guillermo CoutoSponsored by Idexx

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8:30 – 9:30Muscle &Nerve Biopsies:Useful?9:30 - 10:30Inherited MuscleDisease &Genetic TestingDr. Diane Shelton

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8:30 – 10:00AnthelminticResistance: ShouldWe Be Worried?Dr. HaroldMcKenzie III

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8:30 – 9:30HerdManagement inPreventingTrichomoniasisDr. Joe CampbellSponsored byBoehringer Ingelheim

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5:30 – 7:00 Casino Night and Exhibitor Reception in the Exhibit Hall

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12:00 – 1:00 Lunch in the Alumni Center Foyer

7:00 – 5:00 Registration in the CH2M Hill Alumni Center Exhibit Hall1

CE8:30 – 9:30Say This,Not That:Conquering ClientCommunicationsBrian Conrad CVPMSponsored by Merial

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Equine Food AnimalLeadership &

Healthcare TeamUSDA

Accreditation

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Technicians &Assistants

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8:30 – 9:30Module 1:Introduction to theNVAPDr. Brianna SchurSponsored byUSDA APHIS

9:30 – 10:00 Break11:00 – 12:00Anemia CaseChallengesDr. Guillermo CoutoSponsored by Idexx

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11:00 – 12:00Inflammatory& NecrotizingMyopathiesDr. Diane Shelton

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10:30 – 12:00SelectedTopics in RationalAntibiotic TherapyDr. HaroldMcKenzie III

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10:00 – 11:00Vaccinations inManaging IBR & BVDDr. Joe CampbellSponsored byBoehringer Ingelheim11:00-12:00Animal Health DivisionUpdateDr. Brad LeaMaster

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10:00 – 11:00UncoveringWhat Clients Want& Need11:00 – 12:00Forget the WOW:Make it Easy forClientsBrian Conrad CVPMSponsored by Merial

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10:00 - 11:00Module 2:Role of Agencies &Health Certificates11:00 - 12:00Module 3: Animal,Program &Reportable DiseasesDr. Brianna SchurSponsored byUSDA APHIS

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1:00 - 2:00Infectious orImmune-Mediated?2:00 - 3:00Fever of UnknownOriginDr. Guillermo CoutoSponsored by Idexx

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1:00 - 2:00Weakness inthe Senior Dog:More Than Old Age2:00 - 3:00Advances in FelineNeuromuscularDiseasesDr. Diane Shelton

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1:00 – 2:30AdultRespiratoryInfectionsDr. HaroldMcKenzie III

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1:00 – 2:30Hows andWhys of PainControl in FoodAnimalsDr. Charles Estill

2CE

1.5CE

1:00 - 2:00Putting theClient in the Driver’sSeat2:00 - 3:00Chicken Soup forthe Ailing ProfessionBrian Conrad CVPMSponsored by Merial

1CE

1:00 - 2:00Module 5:Vesicular DiseasesDr. Brianna SchurSponsored byUSDA APHIS

1.5CE

1:00 – 2:30DrugInteractions EveryTechnician ShouldKnowLiz Hughston RVTCVT VTS (ECC)

3:30 - 4:30What Can IDo for My CancerPatient?4:30 – 5:30Cytology for thePractitionerDr. Guillermo CoutoSponsored by Idexx

2CE

3:30 – 4:30MyastheniaGravis: Congenitaland Acquired4:30 – 5:30Clinical CaseStudies &QuestionsDr. Diane Shelton

2CE

3:00 – 4:30InflammatoryAirway Diseases4:30 – 5:30Nutritional Supportof Sick FoalsDr. HaroldMcKenzie III

2.5CE

3:00 – 4:15EmbryoTransferDr. Hernan Montilla4:15 - 5:30In Vitro FertilizationDr. Clare Scully

2CE

2.5CE

3:30 – 4:30Steps toLock in a Lifetimeof Compliance4:30 – 5:30How to BuildInnovation in YourPracticeBrian Conrad CVPMSponsored by Merial

2CE

2:30 - 3:30Module 9:Interstate &International HealthCertificates3:30 - 4:30Module 12: AnimalDisease TraceabilityDr. Brianna SchurSponsored byUSDA APHIS

2.5CE

3:00 – 4:30MegaesophagusDogLiz Hughston RVTCVT VTS (ECC)4:30 – 5:30Sampling &Transport toDiagnostic SuccessDr. Karyn Bird

Adjourn

1.5CE

8:30 – 10:00Rule of 20:Nursing Skills forTechniciansLiz Hughston RVTCVT VTS (ECC)

10:00 – 10:30 Break1.5CE

10:30 - 12:00Let’s DoMath: CRI for ClinicalPracticeLiz Hughston RVTCVT VTS (ECC)

Companion 1 Companion 2

8:00 – 10:00Pattern-BasedApproach toRespiratory DiseaseDr. Leah Cohn

2CE

8:00 – 9:30Oncology CaseChallengesDr. Guillermo CoutoSponsored by Idexx

1.5CE

8:00 – 9:00Disasters:Preparing for theWorstDr. Cheryl EiaMr. Thomas KellySponsored by theOregon AnimalHealth Foundation

1CE

8:00 – 9:30Lab: DentalNerve Blocks for Cats &DogsDr. Jean BattigDr. Heidi Shafford(DVMs only. Pre-registration required.Fee applies. Seeregistration form.)

1.5CE

8:00 - 9:00Food Armor:Identify the VCPRTeam9:00 - 10:00Food Armor: Find AllDrugs & Assess HowThey’re UsedDr. Katie MrduttSponsored by Zoetis

2CE

10:30 - 11:30RespiratoryDiagnostic SamplingDr. Leah Cohn

1CE

10:00 - 11:30Hematology CaseChallengesDr. Guillermo CoutoSponsored by Idexx

1.5CE

9:30 – 11:30Disasters:Preparing for theWorst, cont.Dr. Cheryl EiaMr. Thomas KellySponsored by theOregon Animal HealthFoundation

2CE

10:00 – 11:30Lab: DentalNerve Blocks for Cats &Dogs, cont.Dr. Jean BattigDr. Heidi Shafford(DVMs only. Pre-registration required.Fee applies. Seeregistration form.)

1.5CE

10:00 – 11:30Management ofthe Club Foot:Birth to MaturityDr. Stephen O’Grady

1.5CE

2:30 – 3:00 Break 2:30 – 3:00 Break 3:00 – 3:30 Break

6:00 SCAVMA Reception in LaSells Stewart Center

3:00 – 3:30 Break

11:30 – 1:15 Awards Luncheon in Arnold Dining Hall

7:00 – 5:00 Registration in the CH2M Hill Alumni Center Exhibit Hall1.5CE

8:00 - 9:30Form andFunction of theEquine Foot As ItPertains to FarrieryDr. Stephen O’Grady

10:00 – 10:30 Break 9:30 – 10:00 Break 9:30 – 10:00 Break 9:00 – 9:30 Break 9:30 – 10:00 Break

Companion 3 Animal Welfare Equine Food Animal

10:00 – 10:30 Break10:30 - 11:30Food Armor:Develop ProtocolsBased on Skill SetsDr. Katie MrduttSponsored by Zoetis

1CE

1:30 - 2:30Canine InfectiousRespiratory DiseaseComplexDr. Leah Cohn

1CE

1:30 - 2:30RadiographicImaging of theFeline ThoraxDr. Susanne Stieger-Vanegas

1CE

1:30 – 3:00VeterinaryPrescriptions &PharmaciesBrian Bowers PharmD

1.5CE

1:30 - 3:00Management ofAcute & ChronicLaminitis: A RealityCheckDr. Stephen O’Grady

1.5CE

1:30 - 2:30Food Armor:Develop SOPs Basedon Skill SetsDr. Katie MrduttSponsored by Zoetis

1CE

3:00 – 4:00Tracheal Collapse:Common Cause ofCanine Cough4:00 - 5:00Treatment of FelineAsthmaDr. Leah Cohn

2CE

3:00 - 5:00ImagingModalities forDiagnosingPulmonary DiseasesDr. Susanne Stieger-Vanegas

2CE

3:30 – 5:00VeterinaryPrescriptions &Pharmacies, cont.Brian Bowers PharmD

1.5CE

3:30 - 5:00Sheared Heelsand the Correlation toa Quarter CrackDr. Stephen O’Grady

1.5CE

3:00 - 4:00Food Armor:Define What Needs toBe Recorded4:00 - 5:00Food Armor: VeterinaryOversight Over the PlanDr. Katie MrduttSponsored by Zoetis

2CE

2:30 – 3:00 Break

Saturday, March 7

SCAVMA ReceptionSaturday, 6:00 pm, LaSells Stewart CenterThe OSU SCAVMA will be holding its annualgathering to encourage interaction betweenveterinary students and veterinarians. Theevent is open to veterinarians attending the OVC,and also to CVM alumni and area practitioners. This come-as-you-are event with beer and wine tasting will be held in theGiustina Art Gallery of LaSells Stewart Center. Veterinarians areencouraged to bring friends and family. Please join us for whatis sure to be a fun event! There is no fee, but an RSVP withnumber attending is requested to plan for food and drink.

OVMA Awards & OregonAnimal Hall of FameTM

LuncheonSaturday, 11:30 am - 1:15 pmArnold Dining HallCelebrate the induction of worthyanimals intothe Oregon

Animal Hall of FameTM. Cosponsored bythe OVMA and the Oregon Animal HealthFoundation. Their remarkable stories willtouch your heart. The celebration is alsoan important time to honor individualsfor their signif icant contr ibutions toveterinary medicine and animal health aspart of the OVMA’s Awards of Excellenceprogram.

OAHF Silent AuctionCloses Saturday at 3:30 pm, Exhibit HallBid on a variety of wonderful items in this silent auction heldthroughout the conference in the Exhibit Hall. Proceeds benefitthe Oregon Animal Health Foundation, the OVMA’s charitableorganization.

Exhibitor BingoCloses Saturday at 3:30 pm, Exhibit HallTo be eligible, entries must be in the box in theExhibit Hall by 3:30 pm on Saturday. One winnerwill be drawn from all correct entries to receive an iPad.You do not need to be present to win.

Sponsored by

Leadership &Healthcare Team

Technicians &Assistants 1

Technicians &Assistants 2

8:00 – 9:30Receptionists:Speak with ConfidenceWendy Myers MS

1.5CE

8:00 - 9:30Wrap It Up:Wound Healing &BandagingLiz Hughston RVTCVT VTS (ECC)

1.5CE

8:00 - 10:00Rules for Runningthe VeterinaryPharmacyPhil Seibert Jr. CVT

10:00 – 11:30Secrets ofEffective SchedulingWendy Myers MS

1.5CE

10:00 - 11:30Your Best Staff:Developing a TrainingProgramLiz Hughston RVT CVTVTS (ECC)Megan Brashear CVTVTS (ECC)

1.5CE

10:30 – 11:30Rules for Runningthe VeterinaryPharmacy, cont.Phil Seibert Jr. CVT

1CE

3:00 – 3:30 Break 3:00 – 3:30 Break 2:30 – 3:00 Break

6:00 SCAVMA Reception in LaSells Stewart Center

11:30 – 1:15 Awards Luncheon in Arnold Dining Hall

7:00 – 5:00 Registration in the CH2M Hill Alumni Center Exhibit Hall2

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9:30 – 10:00 Break 9:30 – 10:00 Break 10:00 – 10:30 Break

1:30 - 3:00Creating GreatFirst Impressions forNew ClientsWendy Myers MS

1.5CE

1:30 - 3:00Critical ThinkingSkillsMegan Brashear CVTVTS (ECC)

1.5CE

1:30 - 2:30Safety Issues forVeterinary HospitalsPhil Seibert Jr. CVT

1CE

3:30 - 5:00Creating aComforting EuthanasiaExperienceWendy Myers MS

1.5CE

3:30 – 5:00Coping withAnestheticEmergenciesMegan Brashear CVTVTS (ECC)

1.5CE

3:00 – 5:00Safety Issues forVeterinary Hospitals,cont.Phil Seibert Jr. CVT

2CE

Raido2014 Oregon Animal

Hall of FameTM inductee

Monique Balas2014 Veterinary Service

Award

Awards Luncheon

Past Presidents LuncheonFriday, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm, Alumni Center

Food & Mixed AnimalPractitioners BreakfastSaturday, 7:00 am - 8:00 amArnold Dining HallJoin your fellow food and mixedanimal practitioners for this annualbreakfast tradition. Sponsored byZoetis.

Friday and SaturdayAlumni Center BallroomThank you to our exhibitors for their continued support of the veterinary profession and educationalevents such as the Oregon Veterinary Conference. We encourage you to visit each exhibitor at thisyear’s conference. In the Exhibit Hall, you’ll find the latest in equipment, products, and servicesdesigned to benefit your practice and the clients you serve. And be sure to play Exhibitor Bingo for achance to win an iPad! Prize sponsored by Dignified Pet Services.

OVMA Business ForumSunday, 7:30 am - 8:15 amAlumni Center BallroomJoin us for a light breakfast to learnabout the status of your Associationand the current issues facing theprofession. This is your opportunityto be informed and involved.

A reminder to “Spring Forward.”Move your clock ahead 1 hour this morning! Sunday, March 8

Exhibit Hall

Elizabeth DaSilva2014 Bingo Winner

Companion 1 Companion 2

8:30 – 10:00Chronic NasalDischargeDr. Leah Cohn

1.5CE

8:30 – 10:00Parasitology inPractice, IncludingHeartwormDr. Andy MoorheadSponsored by Merial

1.5CE

8:30 – 10:00Equine Dentistry:How to Exam, Chart &Plan Your TreatmentDr. Lynn Caldwell

1.5CE

8:30 – 10:00OSHA Stuff YouReally Need to KnowPhil Seibert Jr. CVT

1.5CE

10:15 - 11:45Respiratory CaseChallengesDr. Leah Cohn

1.5CE

10:15 - 11:45Parasitology inPractice, IncludingHeartworm, cont.Dr. Andy MoorheadSponsored by Merial

1.5CE

10:15 - 11:45Equine Dentistry:How to Exam, Chart &Plan Your Treatment,cont.Dr. Lynn Caldwell

1.5CE

10:15 - 11:45OSHA Stuff YouReally Need to Know,cont.Phil Seibert Jr. CVT

1.5CE

10:15 - 11:45When FluidsAren’t EnoughMegan Brashear CVTVTS (ECC)

1.5CE

Adjourn

7:00 – 12:00 Registration in the CH2M Hill Alumni Center Exhibit Hall1.5CE

8:30 – 10:00The Cry of theBlocked CatMegan Brashear CVTVTS (ECC)

10:00 - 10:15 Break 10:00 - 10:15 Break 10:00 - 10:15 Break 10:00 - 10:15 Break 10:00 - 10:15 Break

EquineLeadership/

Healthcare TeamTechnicians &Assistants 1

1.5CE

10:15 - 11:45Creating theClient ExperienceWendy Myers MS

1.5CE

8:30 – 10:00Best Practices:Exam RoomCommunicationsWendy Myers MS

10:00 - 10:15 Break

Technicians &Assistants 2

The CH2M Hill Alumni Center and the LaSells Stewart Centerare on the Northeast corner of 26th St. and Western Blvd.

Driving99W North or SouthDrive Highway 99W into Corvallis, which turns into 3rd Street(North) and 4th Street (South). Turn West on Western Blvd. anddrive to 26th St.

I-5 North and SouthTurn West on Highway 34 and drive 10 miles toward Corvallis.1) Turn on Highway 34 toward Reser Stadium/Oregon Coast onthe bypass around Corvallis. Turn Right (North) onto 26th Street,go one block north to Western Blvd. and 26th St. -OR-2) Drive into Corvallis across the Bridge and turn left (South)onto 4th Street. Take 4th Street south until Western Blvd. Turnright (West) onto Western Blvd.

FlyingPortlandPortland International Airport is approximately 2 hours fromCorvallis. The Hut Airport Shuttle (www.hutshuttle.com) servesCorvallis from PDX. Reservations required. Call 541/926-2525.

EugeneEugene’s airport is approximately 1 hour from Corvallis. TheOMNI Shuttle (omnishuttle.com) runs from Eugene to Corvallis.Call 800/741-5097. Reservations required.

ParkingParking is $10 per day during the week (M-F) forZones B & C. Parking is available in the garage at theintersection of Washington Way and 26th Street, just north of theAlumni Center, or in the Reser Stadium lot. There is no chargefor parking on the weekend. Pay stations in the parking areasaccept credit cards and cash. You can purchase a parking passfor Zones B & C in advance at: my.parking.oregonstate.edu/sales/daily/

Purchase parkingpasses for Thursday/

Friday in advance

Google Mapslocation of CH2MHill Alumni Center

Conference registration and check-in is in the Alumni Center

Travel & Parking

Shortcuts

LaSellsHilton

GardenInn

AlumniReserStadium

Lot

Garage

Host HotelHilton Garden Inn541/752-5000hiltongardeninn.hilton.com2500 SW Western Blvd.Reservation Code: OVC15Room Block Rate: $119 double queen or king, plus 10% taxAmenities: Across the street from the conference. Restaurant,pool, fitness center, business center.Note: Reservation deadline is February 12, 2015. Make yourreservations early, as the room block will fill up. After this date,rooms are first-come, first-served.

Other LodgingComfort Suites541/753-4320comfortsuites.com/hotel-corvallis-oregon-OR0771730 NW 9th St.Reservation Code: Oregon Veterinary Conference$99 single, king or double queens, plus taxAmenities: Full hot breakfast buffet, 7 - 9 am. Full restaurantand lounge nearby. All suites, which include refrigerator, microwave,coffee maker and free internet browser hardware. Largest pool,spa and workout facilities in Corvallis area.Note: Reservation deadline is February 20, 2015.After this date, rooms are first-come, first-served.

Best Western Grand Manor Inn & Suites541/758-8571bestwesternoregon.com925 NW GarfieldReservation Code: OVC15$92 king single - $102 queen double, plus taxAmenities: Pet friendly hotel (dogs only). Limited availability forpet-friendly rooms, so please call the hotel directly. Buffet stylehot breakfast each morning. Free high-speed wireless internet,refrigerator, coffee maker in all rooms and suites. Close to aquaticcenter and shopping center.Note: Reservation deadline is February 20, 2015.After this date, rooms are first-come, first-served.

Days Inn541/754-7474daysinn.com/corvallis113 NW 9th St.Reservation Code: OVC15$58 single - $68 two queens or king, plus taxAmenities: Continental breakfast, restaurant next door. Exerciseroom, wireless internet.

Econolodge541/758-9125econolodge.com/or131935 NW GarfieldReservation Code: OVC15$79 single - $89 double, plus tax

Super Eight Motel541/758-8088super8.com407 NW 2nd St.Reservation Code: Oregon Veterinary Conference$69.88 single queen - $89.88 double queen, plus taxAmenities: Refrigerator and microwave in room. Close to downtown.Indoor pool and spa, laundry, free high-speed wireless internet,free satellite TV and HBO, coffee and continental breakfast. Petswelcome with deposit.

Phone: 800/235-3502Fax: 503/363-4218E-mail: ovc@oregonvma.orgWeb: oregonvma.org/ovc

oregonvma.org/ovc

Note: We recommend that you make your lodging reservations as soon as possible, as there are many concurrent events at OSUduring early March.

Lodging

Questions?

Spouse or GuestRegistration $125 .........................................................$Name for Badge:Note: Please register as staff if you work in or manage the veterinary practice.

Veterinarian or Veterinary StudentFull Conference RegistrationOVMA Member $360 ..................................................$

Other VMA Member (not living in OR) $360 ...............$

All Other Veterinarians $500.........................................$OVMA Life Member $125...........................................$

CVM Student $0 (CVM underwriting first 50 reg.).......$

Single Day Conference Registration❏ Friday OR ❏ Saturday OVMA Member $255 ............$

❏ Sunday OVMA Member $160 ...................................$Other VMA Member (not in OR) $255 OR $160 Sun. only ...$

All Other Veterinarians $355 OR $220 Sun. only ..............$

OVMA Life Member $125 .............................................$CVM Student $0 (CVM underwriting first 50 reg.).......$

Refund & Cancellation PolicyNo cancellations and/or refunds will be honored after February 20,2015. 15% of the total to be refunded will be deducted for processing.Mail or fax your cancellation notice to the OVMA by February 20.

Name

Clinic

Mailing Address

City State Zip

Phone

E-mail

Late FeeAdd $35 for registrations postmarked or faxed after February 20, 2015.

Late Fee $35 (after February 20) ................................ $

Total Fees ............................................................... $

Special NeedsIf you have special needs or dietary requirements, please indicate belowand return this form by February 20, 2015.

Questions?Contact the OVMA at (800) 235-3502 or ovc@oregonvma.org.

Food & Mixed Animal Practitioners❏ Check if you will attend Saturday’s breakfast. Sponsored by Zoetis.

ProceedingsThe proceedings will be available to registrants on the OVMA Web siteat least 2 w eeks before the meeting. You are encouraged to print thenotes for the sessions you plan to attend and bring them with you to theconference. Your confirmation postcard will include the logininformation needed to access the proceedings on the OVMA Web site.

SCAVMA ReceptionReception Attendees (you + guests)

There is no fee but an RSVP is requested.

Donation to OSU SCAVMA ..........................................$

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Include an e-mail address above to be notified when the proceedings areavailable on the OVMA Web site. Please print clearly.

Veterinarian orVeterinary Student Registration

March 6 - 8, 2015Oregon State University

Corvallis, OregonUse one form per registrant and spouse/guest please. Photocopy if needed. Keep the yellow form for your records.

You can also register online at: oregonvma.org/ovc

Payment MethodCheck: Make check payable to OVMA.

Check # Amt. Rcvd.

Credit Card: ❏ Visa ❏ MasterCard ❏ American Express

No. Exp.

Card Verification Number Billing Zip Code

Signature

How to Register (Registrations also accepted at oregonvma.org/ovc)

Registrations accepted at the OVMA office until March 3 at 5 pm.After that date, please bring your registration form and payment(including late fee) to conference registration onsite.1) Mail the top sheet of this form to:OVMA, 1880 Lancaster Dr. NE, Ste. 118, Salem, OR 97305

2) Fax to: (503) 363-4218

Dental LabLab Registration $190 ...................................................$

First-come, first-served. Limited to 24. DVMs only. Refer to your

confirmation for your lab registration status. Subject to cancellation.

Mark the Sessions You Plan to AttendTo aid us in room setup, please mark the sessions you plan to attend:Friday ❏ Companion 1 (AM) ❏ Companion 1 (PM)❏ Companion 2 (AM) ❏ Companion 2 (PM) ❏ Equine❏ Food Animal ❏ Leadership/Team (AM) ❏ Leadership/Team (PM)❏ USDA (AM) ❏ USDA (PM) ❏ Tech./Asst. (AM)❏ Tech./Asst. (PM)

Saturday ❏ Awards Luncheon -OR- ❏ Box Lunch (Choose one.)❏ Companion 1 (AM) ❏ Companion 1 (PM) ❏ Companion 2 (AM)❏ Companion 2 (PM) ❏ Companion 3 (AM, lab registrationrequired) ❏ Companion 3 (PM) ❏ Animal Welfare (AM) ❏ Equine❏ Food Animal ❏ Leadership/Team (AM) ❏ Leadership/Team(PM)❏ Tech./Asst. 1 (AM) ❏ Tech./Asst. 1 (PM) ❏ Tech./Asst. 2 (AM)❏ Tech./Asst. 2 (PM)

Sunday ❏ Companion 1 ❏ Companion 2 ❏ Equine❏ Leadership/Team ❏ Tech./Asst. 1 ❏ Tech./Asst. 2

You can also register online at: oregonvma.org/ovc

Veterinary Staff❏ Practice Mgr. ❏ Technician ❏ Assistant ❏ Front Office

Full Conference RegistrationRegistration $235 ........................................................$

Single Day Conference Registration❏ Friday OR ❏ Saturday $205 ....................................$❏ Sunday only $130 .....................................................$

Healthcare Team RegistrationPractice Managers, Technicians, Assistants & Staff

Use one form per registrant and spouse/guest please. Photocopy if needed. Keep the yellow form for your records.

March 6 - 8, 2015Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon

Spouse or GuestRegistration $125 ........................................................$

Name for Badge:

Note: You must register as veterinary staff if you work in or manage thepractice and are attending for that purpose.

Mark the Sessions You Plan to AttendTo aid us in room setup, please mark the sessions you plan to attend:

Name

Clinic

Mailing Address

City State Zip

Phone

E-mail

Payment MethodCheck: Make check payable to OVMA.

Check # Amt. Rcvd.

Credit Card: ❏ Visa ❏ MasterCard ❏ American Express

No. Exp.

Card Verification Number Billing Zip Code

Signature

How to Register (Registrations also accepted at oregonvma.org/ovc)

Registrations accepted at the OVMA office until March 3 at 5 pm.After that date, please bring your registration form and payment(including late fee) to conference registration onsite.

1) Mail the top sheet of this form to:OVMA, 1880 Lancaster Dr. NE, Ste. 118, Salem, OR 97305

2) Fax to: (503) 363-4218

Late FeeAdd $35 for registrations postmarked or faxed after February 20, 2015.

Late Fee $35 (after February 20) ............................... $

Total Fees ............................................................... $

Refund & Cancellation PolicyNo cancellations and/or refunds will be honored after February20, 2015. 15% of the total to be refunded will be deducted forprocessing. Mail or fax your cancellation notice to the OVMA byFebruary 20, 2015.

Special NeedsIf you have special needs or dietary requirements, please indicate belowand return this form by February 20, 2015.

Questions?Contact the OVMA at (800) 235-3502 or ovc@oregonvma.org.

Include an e-mail address above to be notified when the proceedingsare available on the OVMA Web site. Please print clearly.

ProceedingsThe proceedings will be available to registrants on the OVMA Website (oregonvma.org) at least 2 weeks before the meeting. You areencouraged to print the notes for the sessions you plan to attend andbring them with you to the conference. To receive an e-mail whenthe proceedings are available, please include your e-mail addresson this form. Your confirmation postcard will include the logininfo. needed to access the proceedings on the OVMA Web site.

Friday ❏ Companion 1 (AM) ❏ Companion 1 (PM)❏ Companion 2 (AM) ❏ Companion 2 (PM) ❏ Equine❏ Food Animal ❏ Leadership/Team (AM) ❏ Leadership/Team (PM)❏ USDA (AM) ❏ USDA (PM) ❏ Tech./Asst. (AM)❏ Tech./Asst. (PM)

Saturday ❏ Awards Luncheon -OR- ❏ Box Lunch (Choose one.)❏ Companion 1 (AM) ❏ Companion 1 (PM)❏ Companion 2 (AM) ❏ Companion 2 (PM)❏ Companion 3 (PM) ❏ Animal Welfare (AM) ❏ Equine❏ Food Animal ❏ Leadership/Team (AM) ❏ Leadership/Team(PM)❏ Tech./Asst. 1 (AM) ❏ Tech./Asst. 1 (PM)❏ Tech./Asst. 2 (AM) ❏ Tech./Asst. 2 (PM)

Sunday ❏ Companion 1 ❏ Companion 2 ❏ Equine❏ Leadership/Team ❏ Tech./Asst. 1 ❏ Tech./Asst. 2

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