VALVT 2016 Fall Conference. Blue Ridge Community College Weyers Cave, VA September 17, Registration Brochure

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1 VALVT 2016 Fall Conference Blue Ridge Community College Weyers Cave, VA September 17, 2016 Registration Brochure

2 Speakers and Topics Include: Small Animal Dr. Tyler Anderson: "Ultrasonography" Dr. Andrew Bean: "Anesthesia and Sedation in Exotics" Oli Billcheck, LVT: "The Role of the LVT in Lab Animal Research" Ellen Carozza, LVT: "Feline Neonate Blood Transfusion and Plasma Infusion" Andrea Collins, LVT, VTS (ECC): "Nutritional Support for the Critical Patient" Marsh Davis, LVT: "Dermatology" Kirsty Oliver,VN, DipAVN (Surgical), CVT, CCRP, CVPP: "Rehabilitative Care After Amputation and Orthopedic Surgery with Cage Rest" Dr. Gina Pasieka: "Cardiology" Dr. Michelle Quigley: "Shelter, Rescue, and High Volume Vaccine Protocols" Katina Thomas, BAS, CLAT: "Environmental Enrichment; Keeping Our Animals Healthy and Happy" Hotel Information Hampton Inn South 43 Covenant Drive Harrisonburg, VA (just 10 minutes from BRCC) To receive the conference rate of $104 per night (plus applicable taxes), please call The Hampton Inn South at (540) and identify yourself with the VALVT Conference no later than August 26, Large Animal Dr. Kelly Giunta: "Equine Acupuncture" Jaime Hicks, LVT, VTS EVN: "Equine Field Anesthesia" Dr. Jody Wade: "Parasite Resistance" and "Goat and Sheep Health" Labs Ellen Carozza, LVT: "Feline Blood Typing" Susan Clark, LVT, VTS (ECC) & Veronica Lopez, LVT, VTS (ECC): "CPR: Practice in Basic Life support" Marsh Davis, LVT: "Cytology for Dermatology Cases" Dr. Chip Godine: "Laser Therapy" Kris Keane, BAS, LVT: "Urine Sediment Exam Made Easy" Stacy Morneault, LVT: "Urinalysis: Liquid Gold" See the complete schedule of speakers, topics and labs on pages 4 & 5, and registration on page 6

3 Special thank you to our site sponsor, Blue Ridge Community College! Pano's Restaurant and Lounge Join us for our annual conference social! 3190 S. Main Street Harrisonburg, VA (just a half mile from the hotel!) 6:30 8:00pm Friday, September 16 Light hors d'oeuvres and cash bar provided.

4 P L E A S E R E A D B E F O R E R E G I S T E R I N G! Check the box for the session you plan to attend during EACH time block (time blocks are color coded). Lab space is limited and labs will be assigned in the order registrations are received. Veterinary Assistants are welcome to register for any lecture, however labs are only open to LVTs. If there is space in a lab, student attendance will be considered. By selecting a respective lab, you understand you are signing up for the entire duration of the lab 7:30-8:30am 8:30-9:20 am Registration D-E Hallway Keynote & light Breakfast Plecker Center Yes, I will be attending the keynote address & light breakfast No, I will NOT be attending the keynote address & light breakfast SMALL ANIMAL I SMALL ANIMAL II MICROSCOPY LAB CLINICAL PRACTICES LAB LARGE ANIMAL Shelter/Rescue/ High Volume Vaccine Protocols Dr. Michelle Quigley Dermatology TBD Marsh Davis, LVT Urine Sediment Exam Made Easy Kris Keane, BAS, LVT *18 person limit TBD Equine Field Anesthesia Jaime Hicks, LVT, VTS-EVN 10:20-10:30am B R E A K Ultrasonography Dr. Tyler Anderson Feline Neonate Blood Transfusion and Plasma Infusion Urinalysis: Liquid Gold Stacy Morneault, LVT Parasite Resistance Dr. Jody Wade Ellen Carozza, LVT *20 person limit 11:25-11:35am B R E A K Rehabilitative Care After Amputation & Orthopedic Surgery with Cage Rest Kirsty Oliver,VN, DipAVN (Surgical), CVT, CCRP, CVPP Avian Pender- Medicine Avian Medicine Dr. PENDING Patrick Morrison Cytology for Dermatology Cases Marsh Davis, LVT *20 person limit Feline Blood Typing Ellen Carozza, LVT *15 person limit Goat and Sheep Health Dr. Jody Wade 12:30-2:00pm L U N C H & B U S I N E S S M E E T I N G S C H E D U L E C O N T I N U E D O N F O L L O W I N G P A G E

5 SMALL ANIMAL I SMALL ANIMAL II MICROSCOPY LAB CLINICAL PRACTICES LAB LARGE ANIMAL Cardiology Dr. Gina Pasieka Environmental Enrichment; Keeping Our Animals Healthy and Happy Katina Thomas, BAS, CLAT Laser Therapy Dr. Chip Godine *15 person limit Equine Acupuncture Dr. Kelly Giunta 2:50-3:00pm B R E A K 3:05-3:55pm Anesthesia/Sedation in Exotics Dr. Andrew Bean 3:05-3:55pm Nutritional Support for the Critical Patient Andrea Collins, LVT, VTS (ECC) 3:05-3:55pm CPR: Practice in Basic Life support Susan Clark, LVT, VTS (ECC) & Veronica Lopez, LVT, VTS (ECC) *24 person limit 3:55-4:05pm B R E A K 4:10-5:00pm The Role of the LVT in Lab Animal Reasearch Oli Billcheck, LVT 4:10-5:00pm Nutritional Support for the Critical Patient (continued) Andrea Collins, LVT, VTS (ECC) 4:10-5:00pm CPR: Practice in Basic Life Support (continued) Susan Clark, LVT, VTS (ECC) & Veronica Lopez, LVT, VTS (ECC) *24 person limit Thank you to our speaker sponsors!

6 Registration Form Step 1. Complete your registration information Full Name: Phone number: Badge Name: Address: City: State: Zip Code: Employer: STUDENTS ONLY: CE registration for students is complimentary and you must be enrolled in an AVMA accredited program. Please indicate the vet tech program through which you are enrolled and your anticipated graduation year: Registration Fees (check all boxes that apply) Early Bird Registration on or before August 19th VALVT Member: $95 Regular Registration August 20 th - on or before September 2 nd VALVT Member: $130 Late/Onsite Registration, Sept. 3 rd -17 th VALVT Member: $175 Vet Tech Student Must register by Sept. 9, 2016: $ VALVT Membership Dues (please send membership form) Membership expires Dec. 31, 2016: $35 Total Amount: Please answer the following: I plan on attending the social Friday evening I am not planning on attending the social Friday evening If you have any dietary restrictions, please indicate: Students must register by Friday, September 2nd Regular Registration on or before September 2 nd Non-Member LVT/Assistant** $185 Late/Onsite Registration, Sept 3 rd -17 th Non-Member LVT/Assistant** $235 Printed Conference notes-only available if ordered before September 5, 2016: $50 Interested in a lab session that is full? Enter the time and name of each session for which you are waiting, below: **Veterinary Assistants are invited to attend with a VALVT member and may attend any of the lectures. Labs are open to Licensed Veterinary Technicians only. The VALVT will not provide refunds after September 10, If a refund is necessary before September 10, 2016, the processing fee is $50. Thank you for your cooperation. Payment Information: Make checks payable to: VALVT, Check #: Credit Card Payment: VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER, AMERICAN EXPRESS Card # Name on Card: Expiration Date: 3 digit security # Signature: Mail to: VALVT, 3801 Westerre Parkway, Suite D, Henrico, VA or Fax: Questions? Please feel free to call the VALVT office at or executivedirectorvalvt@gmail.com