Symposium

17th Annual ABVP Symposium

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Conference at a Glance

Thursday, April 12
1:00pm-5:00pm	Wet Lab: Tricks and Techniques for Exotic Companion Mammals. $300 fee. Angela Lennox and Dan Johnson
1:00pm-5:00pm	Dry Lab: Canine/Feline Endoscopy. $100 fee. Mike Willard
1:00pm-5:00pm	ABVP/AAHA Kick-Off Seminar: Social Media and Today’s Veterinary Practice. Bill Schroeder
5:45pm-7:00pm	Regents Track Reception
7:15pm-9:15pm	Canine Case Studies in Cardiology. John Rush

Friday, April 13
7:00am-8:00am	Golden Retriever Lifetime Study: Study Design and Anticipated Outcomes. Wayne Jensen
8:00am-12:00pm	AVTCP Exams
8:00am-9:00am	Cross Species: Don’t be Doctor A: How to Avoid Malpractice and Board Complaints. Karen Wernette
9:00am-10:00am	Cross Species: Breaking the Silence: Discussing Errors with Clients. Karen Wernette
10:00am-12:00pm	Cross Species: What to Do When a Malpractice or Veterinary Board Claim is Asserted. Dave Stoll
12:00pm-12:50pm	Networking Luncheon. Dessert in Exhibit Hall.
12:50pm-1:30pm	Exhibit Hall Opening
1:30pm-2:30pm	Lectures
2:30pm-3:00pm	Break in Exhibit Hall
3:00pm-4:00pm	Lectures
4:00pm-4:30pm	Break in Exhibit Hall
4:30pm-5:30pm	Lectures
5:30pm-7:00pm	Welcome Reception in Exhibit Hall
7:00pm-10:00pm	AVTCP Meeting
7:00pm-10:00pm	Item Writing Workshop

Saturday, April 14
6:30am-8:00am	Continental Breakfast
7:00am-7:50am	Sun Rise Session: Obesity: Health and Mobility Risks. Sherry Sanderson
8:00am-9:00am	Lectures
9:00am-9:30am	Break in Exhibit Hall
9:30am-10:30am	Lectures
10:30am-11:00am	Break in Exhibit Hall
11:00am-12:00pm	Lectures
12:00pm-1:30pm	Networking Luncheon
1:30pm-2:30pm	Lectures
2:30pm-3:00pm	Break in Exhibit Hall
3:00pm-4:00pm	Lectures
4:00pm-4:15pm	Break in Exhibit Hall
4:15pm-5:15pm	Lectures
5:30pm-6:15pm	ABVP Certification Workshop: For Those Already In the Process
5:30pm-6:15pm	ABVP – Is it for me?
5:30pm-6:15pm	ABVP Diplomate Meeting
5:30pm-6:15pm	AVTCP Q&A Session
6:45pm-9:30pm	Annual Awards Reception and Dinner (Reservation Required)

Sunday, April 15
7:30am-8:00am	Coffee in Exhibit Hall
8:00am-9:00am	Lectures
9:00am-9:30am	Break in Exhibit Hall
9:30am-10:30am	Lectures
10:30am-11:00am	Break in Exhibit Hall
11:00am-12:00pm	Lectures

ABVP/AAHA Kick-Off Seminar: Social Media and Today’s Veterinary Practice. Bill Schroeder
Gone are the days where facebook, YouTube, twitter, and the like are novelty sites for teens.  Today’s most successful practices understand the need, but few know where to start. This course will provide you the information you need to succeed!  

Wet Lab: Tricks and Techniques for Exotic Companion Mammals. Angela Lennox and Dan Johnson
Attendance is limited for this interactive wet lab held at the Veterinary Referral Hospital and Emergency Center of South Texas. Fee is $300. Attendance is limited to the first 30 registrants. Shuttle departs at 12:30pm and returns at 5:30pm. More details coming soon.

Dry Lab: Canine/Feline Endoscopy. Mike Willard
Laparoscopy is a minimally invasive approach to the abdomen for organ biopsy, diagnostic techniques and surgical procedures. The lab will use models to develop skills necessary for manipulation of organ structures. In addition, participants will replicate procedures such as liver biopsy, bowel examination, full thickness intestinal biopsy, and resection of tissue using laparoscopic scissors/vessel sealing devices. Fee is $100. Attendance is limited to the first 18 registrants. Lab is on-site.

Sun Rise Session: Obesity: Health and Mobility Risks. Sherry Sanderson
Review of obesity pathophysiology and management and related health risks in dogs and cats, highlighting the importance of weight control for managing joint disease and lameness. Breakfast will be available at 6:30am.

Cross Species: Don’t be Doctor A: How to Avoid Malpractice and Board Complaints.
Karen Wernette
The AVMA PLIT trust representatives review thousands of reported claims each year that allege veterinary negligence. Attendees will learn about actual claim scenarios (including poor communication) and how to prevent the common scenarios that lead to allegations.

Cross Species: Breaking the Silence: Discussing Errors with Clients.
Karen Wernette
When an adverse outcome is the result of medical error, it requires a particularly thoughtful response on the part of the veterinarian and staff. Attendees will be able to recognize and identify steps to take to respond most constructively and ethically in these situations.

Cross Species: What to Do When a Malpractice or Veterinary Board Claim is Asserted. Dave Stoll
This discussion will address what veterinarians should do when presented with a veterinary board complaint or civil veterinary malpractice suit. Topics will include the importance of timely reporting claims to insurance carriers, and what to expect throughout the course of a lawsuit and the administration of a veterinary board complaint.

Annual Awards Reception and Dinner
We look forward to welcoming all attendees to this annual dinner where we recognize newly certified and recertified Diplomates. $60 per person. Reservation required.

Information is subject to change without notice.