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2018
michigan
veterinary
conference
january 26–28 | lansing center
+ michigan state university college of veterinary medicine
michigan veterinary medical association ●
general information Register online at michvma.org
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What should I bring with me?
In addition to your standard travel items, please bring:
■ your session notes (if you prefer to have a hard copy);
■ confirmation packet and badge (there is a $5
Conference Office replacement fee for lost badges);
■ notebook, laptop, or tablet for extra note-taking;
location ■ smartphone or tablet with MVC mobile app installed.
The conference office and the registration area are located
in the Lansing Center, 333 E. Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI
48933, 1st level, facing Michigan Avenue. Parking
hours ■ Radisson Hotel overnight guests may use the valet
Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 am–5:15 pm parking provided for hotel guests at $20.00/night.
Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 am–5:15 pm
Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 am–11:00 am ■ Lansing Center parking: Enter from southbound Cedar
Street. Cost: $7.00/day. No in/out privileges.
Registration ■ Ramp north of Radisson Hotel: Enter from the le lane
of Grand Avenue (one-way north). Pedway to Radisson
If you preregister by January 8, we will send your MVC and Lansing Center is on the 3rd level. Monday–Friday
badge and materials in advance. That means you will $1.00/half-hour with a maximum of $10.00/day. Satur-
have no waiting in line when you arrive! Just be sure to day & Sunday flat fee of $7.00/day. No in/out privileges.
bring your registration packet with you.
Accommodations for the Disabled
Conference Proceedings
The MVC is committed to providing equal opportunity
Conference Proceedings are available at www.michvma for participation in all programs, services, and activities.
.org/MVC-2018-Proceedings. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be
requested by calling the MVMA at (517) 347-4710, or by
emailing mvma@michvma.org, and must be received by
Refund Policy January 2.
2018 michigan veterinary conference Refunds, less $60.00, will be made for
cancellations received before January 8, Consent to Use Photographic Images
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Registration and attendance at, or participation in, the
MVC constitutes an agreement by the registrant to MVC’s
, New MVC App! use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the
The MVC now has a free app! Down- registrant or attendee’s image or voice in photographs,
load Yapp on your phone and go to videos, electronic reproductions, marketing efforts and
MICHIGANVC, or log on to http://my materials, and audiotapes of such events and activities.
.yapp.us/MICHIGANVC. Watch for addi-
tional details on the new 2018 MVC app
soon!
MVC 2019 Mark your calendars!
Certificates of Attendance Next year’s MVC will be held
on January 25–27, 2019. For
CE certificates will be included in your a more detailed description
on-site conference materials. 15 CE of some of this year’s pre-
hours are available per attendee. Each sentations, visit the website
50-min. session (including wet labs) = at http://www.michvma.
1 CE credit. org/?page=MVC
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Friday, January 26
at a glance
Registration 7:30 am–05:15 pm
Veterinary Practice Marketplace Set-Up Hall A & B 7:00 am–11:30 am
Veterinary Practice Marketplace Open Hall A & B 11:30 am–06:30 pm
Coffee/Tea North Point Café 8:00 am–11:00 pm
9:00–09:50 am
EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS 10:00–10:50 am
11:00–11:50 am
Employment Interviews Radisson, 2nd Level 9 am–noon / 2–4 pm
Luncheon (in the Veterinary Practice Marketplace) Hall A & B noon–01:30 pm
Chair Yoga Class (you can wear your regular clothes) Room 101 1:00 pm–01:30 pm
2:00–02:50 pm
EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS 3:20–04:10 pm
4:20–05:10 pm
Guided Meditation Class Room 101 2:55 pm–03:15 pm
Prize Drawings (must be present to win) Hall A & B 3:00 pm / 6:00 pm
Coffee/Tea/Lemonade Hall A & B 1:00 pm–05:00 pm
Veterinary Practice Marketplace Reception Hall A & B 5:00 pm–06:30 pm
Large Animal & Equine Practitioners’ Reception Governor’s Room 6:30 pm–08:00 pm
Saturday, January 27
Gentle Yoga Class (bring a mat and a change of clothes) Room 101 7:00 am–08:00 am
Registration 8:00 am–05:15 pm
Veterinary Practice Marketplace Open Hall A & B 9:45 am–03:20 pm
Coffee/Tea North Point Café 8:00 am–09:30 am
Coffee/Tea Hall A & B 9:30 am–12:30 pm
7:30–08:30 am
9:00–09:50 am
EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS 10:30–11:20 am
11:30 am–12:20 pm
Guided Meditation Class Room 101 10:00 am–10:20 am
Employment Interviews Radisson, 2nd Level 9 am–noon / 2–4 pm
Luncheon (in the Veterinary Practice Marketplace) Hall A & B 12:30 pm–02:00 pm
MVMA President’s Luncheon (by invitation) Radisson, 2nd Level 12:30 pm–01:45 pm
Chair Yoga Class (you can wear your regular clothes) Room 101 1:00 pm–01:30 pm
2:00–02:50 pm
EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS 3:20–04:10 pm
4:20–05:10 pm
Prize Drawings (must be present to win) Hall A 10:15 am / 3:00 pm
Coffee/Tea/Lemonade Hall A 2:00 pm–03:20 pm
MSU·CVM Celebration Radisson, Capitol Ballroom 5:00 pm–08:00 pm
Sunday, January 28
Registration 8:30 am–11:00 am
Breakfast Pastries & Coffee All meeting rooms 8:00 am–09:00 am
9:00–09:50 pm
EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS 10:00–10:50 am
11:00–11:50 am
3exhibitors
K-Laser USA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 519
Veterinary Practice Marketplace Maier & Associates Financial Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:50 am–6:30 pm Marshfield Lab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:45 am–3:20 pm MassMutual Michigan Metro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Merck Animal Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 517–616
Conference badges are required to enter the exhibit hall
(Lansing Center, Hall A&B) and educational sessions. Midwest Veterinary Supply, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 429
At least a one-day registration is required to enter the MSU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory . . . . . . . . 101–103
exhibit hall on the day you wish to attend.
MSU Veterinary Medical Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111–113
MWI Animal Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327–329
Abaxis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 528 Oakland Veterinary Referral Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
AKC Reunite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 518 Partridge Enterprises, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 527–529
Animal Neurology Rehab & ER Center . . . . . . . . . . . . 419 Patterson Veterinary Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 611–613
Animal Surgical Center of Michigan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Pawsitive Steps Rehabilitation & Therapy for Pets . . 418
Aventix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Penn Veterinary Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Banfield Pet Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 NEW EXHIBITOR! Puppy Warmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Bank of America Practice Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416 Radtech X-Ray, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Bayer Animal Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 526 Ralph C. Wilson Agency, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217–316
Benz Microscope Optics Center, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410 Roadrunner Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411
Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health . . . . . . . . . 117–119 NEW EXHIBITOR! Rose Micro Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 513
Boggs Specialties LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413 Simmons Great Lakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426
CEVA Animal Health. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317–319 Total Practice Solutions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417
Companion Animal Health by LiteCure . . . . . . . . . . . . 427 Universal Imaging, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313–412
Cuattro Digital Imaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227 Vetamac, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 428
Dechra Veterinary Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218 VetCor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Elanco Animal Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201–203 VetMatrix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Faithful Companion Pet Cremation Services . . . . . . . 127 VetriScience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 618
FujiFilm SonoSite. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226 Virbac Animal Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Futrell & Futrell Builders, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 Vortech Pharmaceuticals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512
Henry Schein Animal Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 516 NEW EXHIBITOR! Zomedica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Heska Corporation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 718
NEW EXHIBITOR! Hospital Network Healthcare
Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 726
IDEXX Laboratories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213–312
NEW EXHIBITOR! ImmuCell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Jorgensen Laboratories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
4conference maps
VETERINARY PRACTICE
MARKETPLACE
Lansing Center
333 East Michigan Avenue, Lansing, MI
(517) 483-7438 (during conference only)
Radisson Hotel
111 Grand Avenue, Lansing, MI
(517) 482-0188
5JANUARY 26 FRIDAY
. SPONSORS SUPPORTING SPECIFIC SESSIONS ARE INDICATED IN SESSION BOX
8:00–11:00 COFFEE / TEA • North Point Café
COMPANION ANIMAL COMPANION ANIMAL COMPANION ANIMAL
MSU Residents Dermatology Behavior Emerging Animal Equine
Health & Disease
BANQUET ROOM 8 BANQUET ROOMS 1 & 3 BANQUET ROOMS 5 & 7 BANQUET ROOMS 2 & 4 ROOM 104
9:00–9:50
CATCHING OUR DERMATOLOGY DATABASE: YOU CAN DO IT! BEHAVIOR HONEY BEE BASIC HOUSTON, WE HAVE
BREATH: SMALL BEST PRACTICES MEDICINE AS A PROFIT BIOLOGY A PROBLEM: EQUINE
ANIMAL RESPIRATORY IN VETERINARY CENTER Dr. Meghan Milbrath, INFECTIOUS DISEASE
EMERGENCIES DERMATOLOGY Dr. Lisa Radosta MPH, PhD ISSUES
Dr. Tara Gravelyn Dr. James Noxon Dr. Roberta Dwyer
DR. JILL TIBBELS MANNISTO BOEHRINGER INGLEHEIM
DECHRA VETERINARY PRODUCTS MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT ANIMAL HEALTH
10:00–10:50
SHAKING THINGS UP: TIPS FOR CYTOLOGY APPROACH TO THE DIAGNOSIS & MORE THAN JUST
IDENTIFYING TREMORS IN VETERINARY DIAGNOSIS & TREATMENT MANAGEMENT OF HONEY FOOTBATHS: PRACTICAL
VS. SEIZURES & DERMATOLOGY OF BEHAVIOR DISORDERS BEE BACTERIAL DISEASE EQUINE BIOSECURITY
NEUROMUSCULAR Dr. James Noxon IN PRIMARY CARE Dr. Meghan Milbrath, Dr. Roberta Dwyer
DISEASE Dr. Lisa Radosta MPH, PhD
Dr. Erin Binagia
DR. JILL TIBBELS MANNISTO BOEHRINGER INGLEHEIM
DECHRA VETERINARY PRODUCTS MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT ANIMAL HEALTH
11:00–11:50
THE LATEST & GREATEST UPDATES ON THE READY, SET, GO! USING VARROA MITES & OTHER MORE THAN JUST
IN GLAUCOMA NEWS MANAGEMENT OF YOUR SUPPORT STAFF PESTS & PATHOGENS FOOTBATHS: CASE
Dr. Jessica Burn DEMODICOSIS EFFECTIVELY TO TREAT OF THE HONEY BEE STUDIES OF BIOSECURITY
Dr. James Noxon BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE Dr. Meghan Milbrath, IN ACTION
CASES MPH, PhD Dr. Roberta Dwyer
Dr. Lisa Radosta
DR. JILL TIBBELS MANNISTO BOEHRINGER INGLEHEIM
DECHRA VETERINARY PRODUCTS MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT ANIMAL HEALTH
12:00–1:30 LUNCHEON • Hall A&B • Admission by badge • Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health
COMPANION ANIMAL COMPANION ANIMAL COMPANION ANIMAL
MSU Residents Internal Medicine Behavior Emerging Animal Equine
Health & Disease
BANQUET ROOM 8 BANQUET ROOMS 1 & 3 BANQUET ROOMS 5 & 7 BANQUET ROOMS 2 & 4 ROOM 104
2:00–2:50
ADVANCES IN IMPORTANT TREATING SEPARATION MOST COMMON MISTAKES DON’T BE A FOMITE:
CARDIOPULMONARY CONSIDERATIONS IN ANXIETY IN PRIMARY CARE SMALL FLOCK GROWERS PPE & DISINFECTANTS
RESUSCITATION MANAGING ATOPIC CASES MAKE: HOW TO PREVENT Dr. Roberta Dwyer
Dr. Colin Reich DERMATITIS: PART 1 Dr. Lisa Radosta THEM
Dr. James Noxon Dr. Richard (Mick) Fulton
DR. JILL TIBBELS MANNISTO BOEHRINGER INGLEHEIM
ANIMAL HEALTH
PRIZE DECHRA VETERINARY PRODUCTS MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT
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DRAWIN
3:00 PM
3:20–4:10
RODENTICIDE IMPORTANT MANAGING DOGS & CATS THINGS TO CONSIDER IS THERE A BEST IA
INTOXICATION IN SMALL CONSIDERATIONS IN WHO HATE THE VET WHEN TREATING TREATMENT?
ANIMALS MANAGING ATOPIC Dr. Lisa Radosta BACKYARD POULTRY Dr. Earl Gaughan
Dr. Katherine Scotti DERMATITIS: PART 2 Dr. Richard (Mick) Fulton
Dr. James Noxon
DR. JILL TIBBELS MANNISTO
DECHRA VETERINARY PRODUCTS MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT MERCK ANIMAL HEALTH
4:20–5:10
CANINE & FELINE MANAGING OTITIS: HAPPY CATS: MAKING WHAT CAN I GET FROM MY BIOSURVEILLANCE &
INCONTINENCE: URINE GETTING STARTED YOUR PRACTICE MORE CHICKENS? REPORTED EQUINE
TROUBLE ON THE RIGHT FOOT FELINEFRIENDLY Dr. Richard (Mick) Fulton DISEASE, 201617
Dr. Kaitlin Lonc Dr. James Noxon Dr. Lisa Radosta Dr. Earl Gaughan
PRIZE
DR. JILL TIBBELS MANNISTO
G DECHRA VETERINARY PRODUCTS MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT MERCK ANIMAL HEALTH
DRAWIN
6:00 PM
5:00–6:30 VETERINARY PRACTICE MARKETPLACE RECEPTION • Hall A&B
6COFFEE / TEA • North Point Café
FOOD ANIMAL FOOD ANIMAL
Practice Management Veterinary Technology Veterinary Technology Dairy Cattle Beef Cattle
BANQUET ROOM 6 ROOM 201 ROOMS 203 & 204 ROOM 202 ROOM 205
PERFORMANCE THE NEURO EXAM: WELLNESS 101: WHY ROOM 202
MANAGEMENT & CONFLICT LOCALIZE THE LESIONS! ARE WE TALKING ABOUT
RESOLUTION, PART 1 Dr. Jill Hicks WELLNESS IN VET MED? REGULATORY MEDICINE UPDATE
Mr. Todd Bradley Dr. Betsy Charles Dr. James Averill
ZOETIS
PERFORMANCE MANAGING SEIZURES: TECHNICIAN, KNOW IMPROVING WELLNESS A 10YEAR REVIEW OF
MANAGEMENT & CONFLICT ETIOLOGY, CURRENT THYSELF: THE KEYS TO IN DAIRY COWS WITH BULL BSEs IN MICHIGAN
RESOLUTION, PART 2 TREATMENT & DIFFICULT THRIVING IN VET MED GENETIC SELECTION Dr. Jennifer Roberts
Mr. Todd Bradley THERAPY DECISIONS Dr. Betsy Charles David Erf
Dr. Jill Hicks
ZOETIS
PERFORMANCE UNDER PRESSURE: “I’M JUST A TECHNICIAN” OPTIMIZING REPRODUCTIVE TALES FROM THE CRYPT:
MANAGEMENT & CONFLICT IDENTIFYING & MANAGING & OTHER MYTHS THAT PERFORMANCE OF BOVINE TRICHOMONIASIS
RESOLUTION, PART 3 INCREASED INTRACRANIAL HOLD YOU BACK LACTATING DAIRY COWS Dr. Jennifer Roberts
Mr. Todd Bradley PRESSURE Dr. Betsy Charles WITH FERTILITY PROGRAMS
Dr. Adam Moeser Dr. João Paulo Nascimento
Martins
ZOETIS
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LUNCHEON • Hall A&B • Admission by badge • Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health
OF CE
HOURS ABLE
FOOD ANIMAL FOOD ANIMAL AVA IL
ION
IN. SESS
Practice Management Veterinary Technology Veterinary Technology Dairy Cattle Beef Cattle EACH 50M , INCLUDING
= 1 CE CR EDIT
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WET LAB
BANQUET ROOM 6 ROOM 201 ROOMS 203 & 204 ROOM 202 ROOM 205
COPING WITH THE THE MINIMUM DIAGNOSTIC DISCOVER THE HIDDEN REPRODUCTIVE WEALTH & POVERTY,
COMPLEXITIES OF DATABASE: HEMATOLOGY AGENDA IN YOUR STRATEGIES FOR OBESITY & STARVATION:
COMPASSIONATE Dr. Jeff Niziolek PRACTICE NONPREGNANT LACTATING THE U.S. FOOD
ANIMAL CARE Dr. Betsy Charles DAIRY COWS PRODUCTION STORY
Megan Spedoski Dr. João Paulo Nascimento Dr. Daniel Thomson
Martins
CARECREDIT IDEXX ZOETIS
CREATING A CULTURE OF THE MINIMUM DIAGNOSTIC THE TECHNICIAN’S ROLE IN PREGNANCY MANAGING HIGH HEALTH
CONNECTION: THE ROLE DATABASE: CHEMISTRY HELPING VETERINARIANS DIAGNOSIS UTILIZING RISK CATTLE FOR HEALTH
OF RELATIONSHIPS IN Dr. Jeff Niziolek BE WELL PREGNANCYASSOCIATED & PERFORMANCE
COMPASSION FATIGUE Dr. Betsy Charles GLYCOPROTEINS TESTS Dr. Daniel Thomson
CARE & PREVENTION Dr. João Paulo Nascimento
Megan Spedoski Martins
CARECREDIT IDEXX ZOETIS
BEYOND BREATHING: THE MINIMUM DIAGNOSTIC CREATING A CULTURE BOVINE LEUKOSIS: THE INCORPORATING ANIMAL
TOOLS FOR RELAXATION DATABASE: URINALYSIS OF POSITIVITY IN YOUR SILENT THIEF WELFARE PLATFORMS
& STRESS MANAGEMENT Dr. Jeff Niziolek PRACTICE Dr. Ron Erskine INTO YOUR VETERINARY
Megan Spedoski Dr. Betsy Charles PRACTICE AS A SERVICE
Dr. Daniel Thomson
CARECREDIT IDEXX ZOETIS
VETERINARY PRACTICE MARKETPLACE RECEPTION • Hall A&B
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7:30–8:30 LEAD THE WAY & SAVE
JANUARY 27 SATURDAY
. SPONSORS SUPPORTING SPECIFIC SESSIONS ARE INDICATED IN SESSION BOX
MORE LIVES: USING
INNOVATION & BIG DATA TO
PROTECT YOUR PATIENTS
& YOUR PRACTICE
Dr. I. Craig Prior
CEVA ANIMAL HEALTH
8:00–9:30 COFFEE / TEA • North Point Café
COMPANION ANIMAL COMPANION ANIMAL COMPANION ANIMAL
Emergency & Critical Dermatology Respiratory Diseases Equine Staff
Care Medicine Development
BANQUET ROOMS 6 & 8 BANQUET ROOMS 1 & 3 BANQUET ROOMS 5 & 7 ROOM 104 BANQUET ROOM 4
9:00–9:50
COMMON MISTAKES TO BEST PRACTICES FOR RESPIRATORY THERAPY SADDLE FIT THE FIRST 90 DAYS:
AVOID IN THE E.R. TREATING OTITIS, PART 1 FOR THE VETERINARY Dr. Jane Manfredi ONBOARDING
Dr. Justine Lee Dr. James Noxon MEDICAL TEAM Sheila Grosdidier
Dr. Stephan Carey
ZOETIS DECHRA VETERINARY PRODUCTS ZOETIS CARECREDIT
10:00–10:50
TOP 5 MISTAKES TO BEST PRACTICES FOR FELINE ASTHMA: A NSAIDs: THE PAST, THE EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT
AVOID IN YOUR POISONED TREATING OTITIS, PART 2 PATHOPHYSIOLOGIC BASIS PRESENT & THE FUTURE Sheila Grosdidier
PRIZE
G PATIENT Dr. James Noxon OF THERAPY Dr. Lisanne Gallant
DRAWIN
10:15 AM Dr. Justine Lee Dr. Stephan Carey
EQUINE LARYNGEAL
ULTRASOUND
ZOETIS DECHRA VETERINARY PRODUCTS ZOETIS Dr. Jarrod Troy CARECREDIT
11:30–12:20
TOP 10 POISONS CHOOSING WISELY: FELINE CHRONIC NASAL STIFLE LAMENESS THE HIRING PROCESS
AFFECTING DOGS & CATS MAXIMIZING THE VALUE DISEASE: A STRUCTURAL Dr. Elizabeth Santschi Sheila Grosdidier
Dr. Justine Lee OF YOUR TREATMENT OF & FUNCTIONAL APPROACH
OTITIS TO THERAPY
Dr. James Noxon Dr. Stephan Carey
ZOETIS DECHRA VETERINARY PRODUCTS ZOETIS DECHRA CARECREDIT
12:30–2:00 LUNCHEON • Hall A&B • Admission by badge
COMPANION ANIMAL COMPANION ANIMAL COMPANION ANIMAL
Emergency & Critical Oncology Respiratory Diseases Equine Staff
Care Medicine Development
BANQUET ROOMS 6 & 8 BANQUET ROOMS 1 & 3 BANQUET ROOMS 5 & 7 ROOM 104 BANQUET ROOM 4
2:00–2:50
COMMON EMERGENCY CYTOLOGY IN MY CANINE CHRONIC ORTHOPEDIC INFECTION HR TRENDS, PART 1
ROOM PROCEDURES YOU PRACTICE: IT’S THAT EASY! BRONCHITIS & Dr. Elizabeth Santschi Sheila Grosdidier
MUST KNOW! Dr. Guillermo Couto BRONCHOMALACIA
Dr. Justine Lee Dr. Stephan Carey
PRIZE
G
DRAWIN
MERCK ANIMAL HEALTH IDEXX ZOETIS DECHRA
3:00 PM
3:20–4:10
EMERGENCY WHAT CAN I DO FOR UPDATE ON CANINE TIPS ON TAKING GREAT HR TRENDS, PART 2
MANAGEMENT & MY CANCER PATIENT INFECTIOUS RESPIRATORY RADIOGRAPHS Sheila Grosdidier
TREATMENT OF & HIS/HER FAMILY? DISEASE COMPLEX 1: Dr. Elizabeth Santschi
LEPTOSPIROSIS Dr. Guillermo Couto PATHOPHYSIOLOGY &
Dr. Justine Lee IMMUNOLOGY
Dr. Stephan Carey
MERCK ANIMAL HEALTH IDEXX ZOETIS DECHRA
4:20–5:10
CANINE PARVOVIRUS: CBC & CHEM PROFILE: UPDATE ON CANINE WHAT’S NEW IN LET’S TALK MONEY:
NEONATAL CRITICAL CARE IS IT CANCER? INFECTIOUS RESPIRATORY OSTEOCHONDROSIS REVIEW OF
Dr. Justine Lee Dr. Guillermo Couto DISEASE COMPLEX 2: Dr. Elizabeth Santschi COMPENSATION
PREVENTION & THERAPY Sheila Grosdidier
Dr. Stephan Carey
MERCK ANIMAL HEALTH IDEXX ZOETIS DECHRA
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15 OF CE
HOURS ABLE
AVA IL
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IN. SESS
EACH 50M , INCLUDING
1 CE CR EDIT
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WET LAB
COFFEE / TEA • North Point Café
FOOD ANIMAL FOOD ANIMAL
Emerging Animal Veterinary Technology Veterinary Technology Nontraditional Small Ruminant Dairy Cattle
Health & Disease
BANQUET ROOM 2 ROOM 201 ROOMS 203 & 204 ROOM 103 ROOM 202 ROOM 205
WEST NILE VIRUS ACUPUNCTURE FOR CRITICAL NURSING SMALL MAMMAL ICEBERG DISEASES OF “BIOAWAREISM”: WHAT
Dr. Steven Bolin PAIN MANAGEMENT & IN TRIAGE INFECTIOUS DISEASES SHEEP & GOATS: HOW CAN DOES BIOSECURITY &
NEUROLOGIC CARE Sarah Erickson, Dr. Jennifer Graham WE CONTROL THEM? BIOCONTAINMENT ENTAIL
Dr. Tari Kern Dr. Nyssa Levy Dr. Paula Menzies IN A 21STCENTURY
DAIRY?
Danelle Bickett-Weddle
MERCK ANIMAL HEALTH
INTRODUCING ANIMAL & VETERNARY ORTHOTICS PLEURAL SPACE DISEASE DENTAL DISEASE IN NEUROLOGICAL DISEASES HIGHLY PATHOGENIC
VETERINARY PRODUCT & PROSTHETICS Sarah Erickson, RABBITS & RODENTS WE COMMONLY SEE IN BOVINE INFLUENZA
FRAUD Dr. Tari Kern Dr. Nyssa Levy Dr. Jennifer Graham SMALL RUMINANTS & BOVINE EPIDEMIC
Dr. John Spink Dr. Paula Menzies DIARRHEA VIRUS:
WHAT IF?
Danelle Bickett-Weddle
MERCK ANIMAL HEALTH
SEOUL SEARCHING WEIGHT MANAGEMENT . . . CPRRECOVER INITIATIVE RABBIT THYMOMA & UDDER HEALTH FOR DAIRY ANCILLARY TREATMENT
MICHIGAN: MULTISTATE aka “VETERINARY BOOT Sarah Erickson, THYMIC LYMPHOMA SHEEP & GOATS FOR CALF DIARRHEA
NOVEL VIRUS OUTBREAK CAMP” Dr. Nyssa Levy Dr. Jennifer Graham Dr. Paula Menzies Dr. Geof Smith
IN RATTERIES Dr. Tari Kern
Drs. Caroline Castillo
& Jennifer Sidge
MERCK ANIMAL HEALTH
LUNCHEON • Hall A&B • Admission by badge
FOOD ANIMAL FOOD ANIMAL
Emerging Animal Veterinary Technology Veterinary Technology Nontraditional Small Ruminant Dairy Cattle
Health & Disease
BANQUET ROOM 2 ROOM 201 ROOMS 203 & 204 ROOM 103 ROOM 202 ROOM 205
METHICILLIN RESISTANCE A DAY IN THE LIFE OF NOT YOUR THERAPEUTIC BIOSECURITY IN SMALL SEPTICEMIA & MENINGITIS
IN VETERINARY A ZOO VETERINARY GRANDFATHER’S CHEMO CONTRAINDICATIONS RUMINANTS IN CALVES
DERMATOLOGY: HOW TECHNICIAN Danielle DeCormier IN EXOTIC PETS Dr. Patty Scharko Dr. Geof Smith
SHOULD WE TREAT IT, Brittney Exarhos Dr. Olivia Pertritz
HOW CAN WE PREVENT IT?
Dr. Paul Bloom
MERCK ANIMAL HEALTH
CHRONIC WASTING EXOTIC CLINICAL TECHNICIAN OR EXOTICS DERMATOLOGY POISONOUS PLANTS MAXIMIZING CALF
DISEASE: SURVEILLANCE PATHOLOGY THERAPIST?: DEALING Dr. Olivia Pertritz IN SMALL RUMINANTS SURVIVAL AFTER BIRTH
& DIAGNOSTICS Brittney Exarhos WITH GRIEF Dr. Patty Scharko Dr. Geof Smith
Dr. Kelly Straka Danielle DeCormier
MERCK ANIMAL HEALTH
BEST PRACTICES FOR ZOO ANIMAL ANESTHESIA CANCER: AFTER THE SMALL MAMMAL QUALITY ASSURANCE WHAT I’VE LEARNED
HANDLING UNIQUE & PROCEDURES DIAGNOSIS RADIOLOGY & THE VFD IN SMALL ABOUT VETERINARY
TOXICOLOGY CASES Brittney Exarhos Danielle DeCormier Dr. Olivia Pertritz RUMINANTS MEDICINE SINCE I’VE
Dr. John Buchweitz Dr. Patty Scharko “RETIRED”: CHARTING A
FUTURE, BUILDING ON
THE PAST
Dr. Keith Sterner
MERCK ANIMAL HEALTH
9JANUARY 28 SUNDAY
. SPONSORS SUPPORTING SPECIFIC SESSIONS ARE INDICATED IN SESSION BOX
COMPANION ANIMAL COMPANION ANIMAL COMPANION ANIMAL
Orthopedic & Oncology Gastrointestinal Veterinary Technology
Soft Tissue Surgery Diseases
BANQUET ROOM 5 BANQUET ROOM 7 BANQUET ROOM 6 BANQUET ROOM 8
9:00–9:50
JUVENILE ORTHOPEDIC MAST CELL TUMORS: TO CLINICAL & LABORATORY DECODING THE PET FOOD
CONDITIONS CUT OR NOT TO CUT ASSESSMENT OF PATIENTS LABEL
Dr. Cody Doyle Dr. Guillermo Couto WITH GASTROINTESTINAL Ann Wortinger
DISEASE
Dr. Daniel Langlois
ARATANA THERAPEUTICS IDEXX
10:00–10:50
TIPS & TRICKS FOR STIFLE EASY APPROACH PRACTICAL GUIDELINES NUTRITIONAL
SURGERY TO PATIENTS WITH FOR MANAGING MANAGEMENT OF
Dr. Charles DeCamp LYMPHOMA GASTROINTESTINAL DISEASE VOMITING & DIARRHEA
Dr. Guillermo Couto Dr. Daniel Langlois Ann Wortinger
ARATANA THERAPEUTICS IDEXX
11:00–11:50
DIAGNOSIS OF DIFFICULT ONCOLOGY CASE PANCREATITIS IN DOGS FEEDING TUBE
LAMENESS CASES CHALLENGES & CATS MANAGEMENT &
Dr. Cody Doyle Dr. Guillermo Couto Dr. Daniel Langlois COMPLICATIONS
Ann Wortinger
ARATANA THERAPEUTICS IDEXX
VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY RADIOGRAPHY
Hematology Wet Lab Equine Radiography WetLab
MSU VETERINARY MEDICAL CENTER, ROOM D192 MSU McPHAIL EQUINE PERFORMANCE CENTER
9:00–12:00
BLOOD SMEAR/URINALYSIS: TIPS FOR TAKING DISTAL LIMB
LINE SMEAR WET LAB RADIOGRAPHS IN THE HORSE
Rachael Russell Dr. Elizabeth Santschi, DVM
Veterinary technicians only Veterinary technicians only
Limited to 20 participants. Limited to 10 participants.
Fee = $40. Fee = $100.
An exciting opportunity to refresh your skills in manual The development of practical and affordable digital
hematology while learning new techniques to bring your radiography had allowed practitioners to take high-quality
complete urinalysis to the next level. This session will be a images and send them quickly and without shipping costs
nice compliment to the automated results you receive from anywhere in the world for additional opinions. The quality
your in-house hematology and urine sediment analyzers or of the images reflects on the veterinarian, and affects
manual urine sediment wet mount. The wet lab will focus the quality of additional opinions. We will provide some
on creating blood smears and urine dry preps providing practical tips for taking radiographs of the distal limb and
you with not just the how, but the when and why as well. let participants work out, in real time, how to improve the
We will utilize real blood and urine samples to practice quality of their images.
technique and review best practices for how to determine
when a manual cytological slide is of greatest use.
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10:00 AM5:30 PM • EAST LANSING MARRIOTT
■ FEBRUARY 14, 2018: Dentistry Wet Lab (Travis Henry, DVM)
■ MARCH 21, 2018: Dermatology (Sharie Picchu-Harrison, DVM)
■ MARCH 7, 2018: Geriatrics (Steve Thompson, DVM)
■ APRIL 4, 2018: Anesthesia & Pain Management (Tammy Grubb,
DVM, PhD, MS, BA, DACVAA) MVMA Great Lakes Veterinary Conference
■ SEPTEMBER 12, 2018: Veterinary Forensics (Melinda Merck, AUGUST 1214, 2018 • GRAND HOTEL, MACKINAC ISLAND
DVM)
■ OCTOBER 10, 2018: Pain Management (Tara Edwards, DVM,
DACVSMR, CCRT, CVPP, cVMA) MVMA Animal Welfare Conference
■ NOVEMBER 7, 2018: Practice Management (Wendy Hauser, DVM) NOVEMBER 19, 2018 @ 9 AM4:30 PM • MSU PAVILION
■ DECEMBER 12, 2018: Surgery (Gary Thompson, DVM, DABVP
Canine & Feline)
■ MARCH 13, 2019: Nutrition (Craig Datz, DVM, MS, DABVP, DACVN) . Contact MVMA at mvma@michvma.org or (517) 347-4710, or visit
■ APRIL 10, 2019: TBD www.michvma.org for additional information or to register online.
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11meetings & events ❋ Guest/Spouse Program
F RIDAY SATURDAY
Luncheon in the Veterinary Practice Marketplace Luncheon in the Veterinary Practice Marketplace
❋ NOON1:30 PM • LANSING CENTER, HALL A & B ❋ 12:302:00 PM • LANSING CENTER, HALL A & B
All CE conference attendees and students are invited. All CE conference attendees and students are invited.
Admission by badge. Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim Admission by badge.
Animal Health.
MSU·CVM Celebration
Veterinary Practice Marketplace Reception ❋ 5:00 PM8:00 PM • RADISSON HOTEL CAPITOL BALLROOM
❋ 5:00 PM6:30 PM • LANSING CENTER, HALL A & B All conference attendees are invited to join the MSU·CVM
All registrants welcome. Stop by for free light snacks, beer, Celebration. Join us for the celebration with drinks and
wine, and bottled water to chat with exhibitors and dis- heavy hors d’oeuvres. RSVP to alumni@cvm.msu.edu.
cover solutions for your business. Admission by badge. There is no charge to attend!
Sponsored by the 2017 MVC exhibitors.
Large Animal & Equine Practitioners’ Reception
6:30 PM8:00 PM • LANSING CENTER, GOVERNORS ROOM
Stop by and connect with your colleagues! Equine, food
animal, mixed animal, Practice-based Ambulatory Pro-
gram faculty, LCS faculty, and CVM students are invited.
Heavy hors d’oeuvres and cash bar. Sponsored by MSU
LCS, the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, and Kinetic Vet.
SAV M A S IL ENT AUCTION
silent auction JANUARY 12 @ 8 AM JANUARY 25 @ 7 PM • ONLINE ONLY!
The annual MSU·CVM SAVMA Silent Auction has moved online! The auction will take place entirely online, prior to the
MVC. Bidding opens Friday, January 12 @ 8:00 am and closes Thursday, January 25 @ 7:00 pm. Highest bid-
ders can pick up item(s) Saturday, January 27, noon–2:30 pm at the MVC. View items at your convenience by
going to www.32auctions.com/MSUSAVMA. Items will be added as they are received up until the start of the auction,
so please check back oen! 100% of the profits from the auction will go towards funding students to attend SAVMA
Symposium 2018. For additional information, contact Rachel Butler at butler95@msu.edu. Thank you for your support!
V ETERINARY P RACTICE MARKE TP L ACE
v.p. marketplace The MVC Veterinary Practice Marketplace gives you an op- in your registration packet at the MVMA display table lo-
portunity to learn about new products, explore new prac- cated in the Veterinary Practice Marketplace in Hall A&B.
tice solutions, network with colleagues, and take a break Dropping your ticket at the MVMA booth also means
during the 2018 MVC. More than 100 booths fill the exhibit you’re entered in the raffle to win a stay at the Grand
hall with products and information selected just for you. Hotel! The drawing will take place on Saturday at 3:00 pm.
The Marketplace is now open for lunch on both Friday For all raffle drawings you must be present to win.
and Saturday with special dedicated hours! Don’t forget Don’t wait until you get to the Lansing Center to start
to visit the Marketplace during major breaks to meet our exploring the Marketplace! Visit the MVC website Mich-
exciting vendors and enter drawings for prizes provided VMA.org/?page=MVC to view a list of exhibitors, booth
by our MVC exhibitors. locations, and company information—then put together
Prizes include gi cards, valuable medical supplies, your own plan to explore the Veterinary Practice Market-
and much more! Enter using the raffle ticket you received place!
12the mvc promotes wellness!
Life should be a balance of everything that is good for
both your mind and body—things like healthy food, ex- ABOUT DANA MESKE
ercise, and activities. The MVC wants to make sure you Eighteen years ago, Dana Meske
are taking care of yourself while you’re at the conference! put her roots down at Parkway
There are plenty of ways you can take some steps to keep Small Animal & Exotic Hospital as
yourself healthy, happy and relaxed. a kennel assistant. Now, as the
practice group’s CAO (Chief Ad-
ministrative Officer), she finds daily
Yoga & Guided Meditations with Dana Meske fulfillment in playing a part in the development of
ALL YOGA & MEDITATION CLASSES HELD IN ROOM 101 the practice groups team. Dana decided to pursue
a yoga teaching certification aer she felt a strong
Friday @ 1–1:30 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chair Yoga Class correlation between the benefits of practicing yoga
Friday @ 2:55–3:15 pm. . . . . . . . .Guided Meditation Class and relieving the stress associated with the many
flavors of emotion that encompass the day-to-day
Saturday @ 7–8 am. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gentle Yoga Class environment of veterinary medicine. Being able to
Saturday @ 10–10:20 am . . . . . . .Guided Meditation Class build this yoga platform for her team and to share
Saturday @ 1–1:30 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chair Yoga Class it with others is a dream come true.
■ CHAIR YOGA CLASS: Stop in to learn yoga that you can
do anywhere, in any chair! Attendees will enjoy discov-
ering a simple flow that can be incorporated in their day- Other Wellness Ideas for You
to-day work flow. No shoes, mats, or special clothing
required. Join in on this class on your way to or from the ■ Post something you’re thankful for on the Gratitude
exhibit hall. Your body and mind will thank you. Board outside the Veterinary Practice Marketplace.
■ GUIDED MEDITATIONS CLASS: Guided meditations ■ Take a few moments to color on our big coloring
literally walk you through a meditation and help you boards.
find a calm and peaceful state—one step at a time.
Join in on a guided meditation during the conference ■ Take a walk outside and get some
to kick start or complement your personal meditation fresh air.
practice.
■ Take some cleansing deep
■ GENTLE YOGA CLASS: Start your conference day off breaths to relax and clear your
centered and happy with a morning gentle yoga flow. mind.
Beginners and experienced students will enjoy receiv-
ing the benefits of this heart-opening, breath-focused ■ Meet someone new and compliment them on
class. Yoga clothes and mat recommended. something.
13speakers Hicks, Jill, DVM, DACVIM, Animal Neurology, Rehab
and ER Center
Kern, Tari, DVM, Pawsitive Steps Rehabilitation and
Therapy for Pets
Langlois, Daniel, DVM, DACVIM, Small Animal Clinical
Sciences*
Averill, James, DVM, PhD, State Veterinarian of Lee, Justine, DVM, DACVECC, DABT, Animal
Michigan and Director, Animal Industry Division Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota
MDARD Levy, Nyssa, DVM, DACVECC, Small Animal Clinical
Bickett-Weddle, Danelle, DVM, MPH, PhD, DACVPM, Sciences*
Center for Food Security and Public Health, Iowa Lonc, Kaitlin, DVM, Small Animal Clinical Sciences*
State University Manfredi, Jane, DVM, PhD, MS, DACVS-LA, DACVSMR,
Binagia, Erin, MS, DVM, Small Animal Clinical Sciences* Pathobiology and Diagnostic Investigation*
Bloom, Paul, DVM, DACVD, DABVP, Allergy, Skin and Martins, João Paulo N., MS, PhD, DVM, University of
Ear Clinic California Agriculture and Natural Resources
Bolin, Steven, DVM, MS, PhD, Veterinary Diagnostic Menzies, Paula, DVM, MPVM, DECSRHM, University of
Lab* Guelph
Bradley, Todd, BS, Human Resources Department* Milbrath, Meghan, MPH, PhD, Department of
Buchweitz, John, PhD, MS, Veterinary Diagnostic Entomology*
Laboratory Moeser, Adam, DVM, DACVIM, Animal Neurology,
Burn, Jessica, DVM, Small Animal Clinical Sciences* Rehab and ER Center
Carey, Stephan, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, Small Animal Niziolek, Jeff, BA, BS, DVM, IDEXX
Clinical Sciences* Noxon, James O., DVM, DACVIM, Iowa State University
Castillo, Caroline, MD, Michigan Department of Health Petritz, Olivia, DVM, DACZM, North Carolina State
& Human Services University, College of Veterinary Medicine
Charles, Elizabeth (Betsy), DVM, MA, Veterinary Prior, I. Craig, BVSC, CVJ, Medical Director, Murphy
Leadership Institute Road Animal Hospital
Couto, Guillermo, DVM, DACVIM, Couto Veterinary Radosta, Lisa, DVM, DACVB, Florida Veterinary
Consultants Behavior Service
DeCamp, Charles, DVM, MS, DACVS, Animal Surgical Reich, Colin, DVM, Small Animal Clinical Sciences*
Center of Michigan Roberts, Jennifer, DVM, DACT, Department of Large
DeCormier, Danielle, AAS, Blue Pearl Veterinary Animal Clinical Sciences*
Partners Russell, Rachael, AAS, LVT, IDEXX
Degner, Daniel, DVM, DACVS, Animal Surgical Center Santschi, Elizabeth, DVM, Kansas State University
of Michigan Scharko, Patty, DVM, MPH, Clemson Livestock Poultry
Doyle, Cody, DVM, Animal Surgical Center of Michigan Health
Dwyer, Roberta, DVM, MS, DACVPM, University of Scotti, Katherine, DVM, Small Animal Clinical
Kentucky Sciences*
Erf, David, BS, MS, Zoetis Sidge, Jennifer, DVM, PhD, Michigan Department of
Erickson, Sarah, BS, LVT, VTS, ECC, Small Animal Health & Human Services
Clinical Sciences* Smith, Geof, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM, North Carolina
Erskine, Ron, DVM, PhD, Department of Large Animal State University
Clinical Sciences* Spedoski, Megan, BA, MSW, School of Social Work,
Exarhos, Brittney, LVT, Toledo Zoo Veterinary Social Work Services*
Fulton, Richard (Mick), DVM, PhD, Veterinary Spink, John, BS, MS, PhD, Assistant Professor Food
Diagnostic Laboratory* Fraud Division, Large Animal Clinical Sciences*
Gallant, Lisanne, DVM, Department of Large Animal Sterner, Keith, DVM, Sterner Veterinary Clinic, Retired
Clinical Sciences* Straka, Kelly, DVM, MPH, Michigan Department of
Gaughan, Earl, DVM, DACVS, Merck Animal Health Natural Resources
Graham, Jennifer, DVM, DABVP, DACZM, Cummings Thomson, Daniel, PhD, DVM, Kansas State University
School of Veterinary Medicine at Tus University Troy, Jarrod, DVM, Department of Large Animal Clinical
Gravelyn, Tara, DVM, Small Animal Clinical Sciences* Sciences*
Grosdidier, Sheila, BS, PHR, SCP, Veterinary Wortinger, Ann, BIS, LVT, VTS, ECC, SAIM, Nutrition,
* Michigan State University Management Consultation Inc. 4 Cats Consulting
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registration deadline Includes exhibitors’ reception, MSU·CVM reception, and free lunches.
Registration must be received by January 8, 2018. Aer January 8, the on-
MVMA or other State VMA member . . . . . . . . . . . . $360 . . . . . . $430 $ ____________
site rate will apply. MVMA will mail your registration materials in advance
MVMA 2017 graduate member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $260 . . . . . . $330 $ ____________
if you preregister by January 8. Just watch for your registration packet in
MVMA life member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $190 . . . . . . $260 $ ____________
the mail and be sure to bring it with you to the MVC. You are not required
Non-member veterinarian in Michigan . . . . . . . . . . $510 . . . . . . $580 $ ____________
to check-in if you received your name badge in the mail.
Licensed Veterinary Technician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $260 . . . . . . $330 $ ____________
Non-licensed office staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $260 . . . . . . $330 $ ____________
JANU A R Y 2 6 2 8 , 2 0 1 8 • LA N S IN G , M IC H IG A N Veterinary Practice Staff Affiliate Member* . . . . . . $230 . . . . . . $300 $ ____________
*You must be an MVMA affiliate member, not just work for an MVMA veterinarian member.
PHOTO CONSENT: By registering for the MVC, you agree to MVMA’s use of
promotional photos in or on their website or newsletter. ONEDAY REGISTRATION (choose one)
SEPARATE FORM: Please submit a separate form for each person Includes exhibitors’ reception, MSU·CVM reception, and free lunches.
registering. (Exception: significant other/guest.) MVMA or other State VMA member . . . . . . . . . . . . $250 . . . . . . $310 $ ____________
Non-member veterinarian in Michigan . . . . . . . . . . $400 . . . . . . $460 $ ____________
I.D. BADGES: All attendees must wear their own conference identification
Licensed Veterinary Technician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $190 . . . . . . $250 $ ____________
badge. Badge sharing, splitting, and reprints are prohibited.
Non-licensed office staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $190 . . . . . . $250 $ ____________
REFUNDS: For a cancellation refund, less $60.00, a written request must be Veterinary Practice Staff Affiliate Member* . . . . . . $180 . . . . . . $240 $ ____________
mailed or emailed to MVMA no later than January 8, 2018. MVC regrets that *You must be an MVMA affiliate member, not just work for an MVMA veterinarian member.
no refunds will be issued for later cancellations or no-shows. Student late CHECK DAY: □ Friday □ Saturday □ Sunday (Sunday-only excludes wet labs; fee = $125)
fees are non-refundable.
SPECIAL ASSISTANCE requests should be submitted by January 8, 2018. SIGNIFICANT OTHER / GUEST REGISTRATION NONVETERINARIAN
Call MVMA at (517) 347-4710. Social events only (no seminars) @ $65.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ ____________
Includes exhibitors’ reception, exhibit hall access, MSU·CVM reception, and free lunches.
NAME BADGE INFORMATION: (name badge reprint charge, $5.00)
badge info: first & last name
attendee’s first & last name (for name badge)
WET LABS
TYPE OF BADGE HOLDER check one: You must be a paid registrant for the conference on the day you are attending
□ Veterinarian □ LVT □ Non-veterinarian office staff the wet lab, and for the wet lab you wish to attend.
veterinary technicians only
CONTACT INFORMATION: □ Hematology Wet Lab (20 participants; fee = $40) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ ___________
The address you enter below will be used to mail your registration
materials if you register by January 8. We will not mail to addresses □ Equine Radiography Wet Lab (10 participants; fee = $100) . . . . . . . . . . . . $ ___________
outside the U.S.; these packets will be available for pickup at the MVC
Pre-Registered Counter. TOTAL CONFERENCE FEES
e-mail (required and cannot be duplicated for any other registrant !)
name on card (print)
daytime telephone
credit card number " visa " mastercard " discover
street address expiration date cvv # (security code)
address line 2 credit card billing address: street
city / state / zip city / state / zip
Make check payable to “Michigan Veterinary Conference (MVC).” mail: Michigan Veterinary Conference, 2144 Commons Pkwy., Okemos, MI 48864-3986 fax: (517) 347-4666HOTEL REGISTRATION INFORMATION
General Information
For the 2018 MVC, please make your hotel res-
ervations online or by phone with the Conference East Lansing Marriott @ University Place
Hotels directly. Visit www.lansing.org/mvc or
phone the hotel at the number listed below and $140.00 + TAX (based on 1–4 person occupancy)
be certain to mention the special housing code HOUSING CODE: VET
for discounted rates. For visitor information, 300 M.A.C. AVE., EAST LANSING, MI 48823
please call the Greater Lansing Convention & TEL 517 3374440 / TOLLFREE 800 6464678 / FAX 517 3375001
Visitors Bureau at (888) 252-6746 between 8:30 am–5:00 pm, E.S.T. We
hope you find this custom website to be very useful as you plan your The perfect mix of business and pleasure . . . 180 guest rooms designed
visit to Michigan’s Capitol City for the 2018 Michigan Veterinary Confer- for the business traveler, executive lounge with concierge services, high-
ence. We look forward to welcoming you! speed Internet access, complimentary airport shuttle service, covered
parking on premises, experienced and professional features include:
award-winning Bistro 43 restaurant, room service, 24-hour exercise
facility, indoor pool, whirlpool, and sauna. Located in the heart of down-
Radisson Hotel Lansing HEADQUARTER HOTEL town East Lansing, we are one block north of Michigan State University
and within walking distance to a wide variety of restaurants and shops.
$129.95 + TAX (based on 1–4 person occupancy) The discounted room rate will be available until Thursday, January 4,
HOUSING CODE ONLINE ONLY: MVMA18 2018 or until the room block is sold out.
111 N. GRAND AVE., LANSING, MI 48933
TEL 517 4820188 / TOLLFREE 800 3333333 / FAX 517 4876646
The Radisson Hotel Lansing is located in the heart of the entertainment, Courtyard by Marriott–Lansing
business, and government districts of Michigan’s Capitol City. Adjacent
to the Lansing Convention Center and one block east of the State Capi- $124.00 + TAX (based on 1–4 person occupancy)
tol, we are within walking distance to several area attractions, shop- HOUSING CODE: MVM
ping and night life activities. Features include: complimentary airport 2710 LAKE LANSING RD., LANSING, MI 48912
transportation, concierge level, wireless high-speed Internet access, TEL 517 4820500 / TOLLFREE 888 2841894 / FAX 517 4820557
executive fitness center with indoor lap pool, 24-hour business center,
and Capitol City Grille Restaurant & Lounge. Valet parking is available The Lansing Courtyard by Marriott takes great pleasure in providing you
for $20 per vehicle, per night. All reservations must be accompanied with a home-away-from-home atmosphere. Oversized guest rooms
by a first night room deposit paid by check or major credit card within include free high-speed Internet access, coffee/tea service, irons and
fourteen (14) days of reservation. Hotel will not hold any reservations ironing boards, and large work desks. Located across from the East-
unless secured by one of the above methods. Early departures will be wood Towne Center, a lifestyles mall which offers an outstanding va-
billed for the unused night. Cancellations will be permitted outside of riety of restaurants and shops, the Lansing Courtyard is a five-minute
seven (7) days prior to arrival; cancellations received within seven (7) drive from the State Capitol and Michigan State University. Individuals
days of arrival will forfeit one (1) night room and tax. The discounted must identify themselves as a member of this group to get the group
room rate will be available until Friday, January 5, 2018 or until the discount. The discounted room rate will be available until Thursday,
room block is sold out. January 4, 2018 or until the room block is sold out.
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OVERVIEW
This year’s Michigan Veterinary Conference Career Expo
will feature a choice of opportunities for employers to
connect with job candidates.
mvc career expo
employment interviews: Similar to past years, employ-
ers can conduct individual interviews with senior DVM
and LVT students, as well as associates and technicians
in practice. friday, january 26 saturday, january 27
employment interviews 9 am–noon & 2–4 pm 9 am–noon & 2–4 pm
job fair: In response to employer requests to interact mvc job fair 9 am–noon ——
with more candidates, we are adding the Job Fair as a
pilot program. Different from Employment Interviews,
the Job Fair features individual employer tables in the registration fee: If you did not register for MVC, you
Capital Ballroom of the Radison. Instead of set interview can still conduct interviews. Upon interview registration,
times, students will approach employer tables with their you will be prompted to pay a fee via credit card: $25 for
résumé, ready to learn about the practice, and discuss MVMA members and $50 for non-members. The system
available opportunities. This open forum format provides does require that you provide your MVMA membership
employers with the opportunity to meet and screen more number. For those of you who did register for MVC, your
candidates. interview fee is waived.
EMPLOYER REGISTRATION interview space: We have a limited number of rooms to
Employer registration for the Employment Interviews or conduct individual interviews. We have done our best to
the MVC Job Fair will be done through the Career Expo use the space available to create a comfortable environ-
Portal. Due to space limitations, employers may sign ment for you to conduct interviews. However, a private interviews
up for either Employment Interviews OR the Job interview space is not guaranteed. The need may arise
Fair: We do not have enough space to accommodate for several interviews to be conducted in a single larger
all employers for both. If your goal is to interact with as space. We ask for your cooperation in recognizing these
many students as possible, or if you did not fill your inter- space limitations.
view slots in previous years, consider participating in the
Job Fair. If traditional 1:1 interviews have worked best for INTERVIEWEE REGISTRATION
your practice in the past, consider the Employment Inter- employment interviews: The registration portal will be
views option. available starting December 11. Go to wapp.cvm.msu.
edu/MVCinterviews to register. First-time participants
employment interviews: Go to wapp.cvm.msu.edu/ will be prompted to create a profile. If you’re a student job fair
MVCinterviews to register. The deadline is December 10. from the college, please use your MSU credentials to
All participants will be prompted to create a new profile. login. If not, please create a new profile. Once your profile
Instructions will be emailed to you once you sign up for is complete, you will be able to view and select which em-
login access. Then you can create your new profile. ployers you would like to interview with. Registration will
Once logged into the online portal, select the dates close January 22, 2018.
and times you are available to conduct interviews. Once
you select your dates and times, MSU·CVM DVM and LVT Job Fair: Interviewees do not need to register for the
senior class students, as well as associates and techni- Job Fair. Please bring copies of your résumé and check-
cians in practice, may sign up for open interview slots. in prior to entering the fair. You will be provided a map
This process will begin on December 11. Once interview- indicating practitioners’ locations. information
ees begin registration, practitioners can view and print a
list of their interview schedules by logging into the online Visit our website https://goo.gl/rZwvHg for additional
portal. On the day of the interview, we will assist you in details and contact information.
finding your interviewee. Student registration will close
January 22, 2018. Paul Edwards
MSU·CVM Career Services Coordinator
job fair: Table space for the Job Fair is limited to 40 ta-
bles, so registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. As the new Career Services Coordinator at the MSU College of Veterinary
Medicine, I am excited to be experiencing my first MVC. I hope to meet
Once the Job Fair is full, your option will be to conduct many of you during the conference, and I look forward to us developing
Individual Interviews. Use this link to sign up by December great working relationships. Please contact me with any questions at
10: https://goo.gl/vgwTnx. (517) 353-3622 or email edward48@cvm.msu.edu.
17mvc committee members
Executive Committee
Karlene Belyea, MBA Paul Mesack, DVM
Co-chair MICHIGAN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
MICHIGAN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION REPRESENTATIVE
Edmund RosserJr., DVM, DACVD Hanna Leestma
Co-chair MSU COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE COLLEGE ALUMNI COORDINATOR
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
Program Committees & Staff
companion animal nontraditional animal
Christian Ast, DVM Ryan Colburn, DVM
Stephan Carey, DVM, PhD Tara Myers Harrison, DVM, MPVM, DACZM, Chair
Frank Carmona, DVM, Chair Jane Merrills, DVM, DABVP
Jeff Dizik, DVM Mary Seager, DVM
Daniel Langlois, BS, DVM, DACVIM James Sikarskie, DVM, MS, DACZM
emerging animal health & disease practice management & staff development
Nancy Barr, DVM Evie Fredenburg
Cherie Collins, DVM, Chair Christopher Gray, VetMB, MA, MBA, MRCVS
Richard (Mick) Fulton, DVM, PhD Donna Harris-Kober, DVM, MBA
Rinosh Mani, BVSc, MS, PhD, DACVM Jim Thompson, BS, CVPM, Chair
equine veterinary technology
Jeff Bunn, DVM Sarah Grillo, LVT
Judy Marteniuk, DVM Sara Hill, LVT, Chair
Evan Moore, DVM Lori Renda-Francis, LVT
Ann Rashmir, DVM, Chair Becky Rathbun, LVT
food animal support staff
Jill Brester, BS, DVM Sheri Fandel, MVMA
Krista Cook, DVM, Chair Kara Henrys, MVMA
Tim Eagan, DVM Jan Hodge, MVMA
Roberts, Jennifer, DVM, DACT Jeanne Walser, MSU-CVM
18downtown lansing
■ Radisson Hotel
■ Lansing Center
■ Parking
1 City Hall
2 Michigan Library &
Historical Center
3 Lansing Public Library
4 City Market
5 Lansing Community
College
6 Impression 5 Museum
7 Riverwalk Theatre
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8 Lugnuts Stadium
LC
Other Area Attractions
Planning on bringing your family to the conference? Below is a sample of area attractions and events. Call for hours and/
or more information. For up-to-date information on scheduled events, visit the Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors
Bureau’s website at www.lansing.org.
Abrams Planetarium. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (517) 355-4672 MSU sports schedules/ticket availability . . . . . 355-1610
Eli & Edythe Broad Art Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . 884-3900 Potter Park Zoo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 483-4222
Impression 5 Science Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 485-8116 R. E. Olds Transportation Museum . . . . . . . . . . 372-0422
Lansing Art Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374-6400 State Capitol Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373-2353
Michigan Historical Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373-3559 Wharton Center for Performing Arts
MSU Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355-2370 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 432-2000 or 800-WHARTON
19michigan veterinary conference Presort Standard
U.S. Postage
Michigan Veterinary Medical Association PAID
2144 Commons Parkway Lansing, MI
Permit #713
Okemos, MI 48864
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presenters
michigan veterinary medical association msu college of veterinary medicine
2144 Commons Parkway, Okemos, MI 48864
professional programs mvc support
tel (517) 347-4710
office
fax (517) 347-4666 784 Wilson Road, Room F101, East Lansing, MI 48824
e-mail mvma@michvma.org tel (517) 355-6510
web michvma.org fax (517) 432-7788
e-mail walserje@cvm.msu.edu
Karlene Belyea, MBA, Chief Executive Officer
web http://cvm.msu.edu/mvc
Sheri Fandel, Director of Operations
Kara Henrys, Director of Member Services Edmund J. Rosser Jr., DVM, Diplomate ACVD,
Jan Hodge, Coordinator of Administrative Services MVC Coordinator
Jeanne Walser, MVC Speaker Coordinator
s p o n s o r s
platinum MSU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
CareCredit supporting the Large Animal & Equine Practitioners
sponsoring Ms. Sheila Grosdidier Reception
Zoetis MSU Veterinary Medical Center
sponsoring Friday’s Food Animal Dairy Cattle sponsoring the Saturday luncheon
Program and Dr. Stephan Carey, and supporting
Dr. Justine Lee silver
Aratana Therapeutics
gold supporting Drs. Cody Doyle and Charles DeCamp
Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Kinetic Vet
sponsoring Friday’s luncheon and Dr. Roberta Dwyer sponsoring the Large Animal & Equine Practitioners
CEVA Animal Health Reception
sponsoring Dr. I. Craig Prior MSU·CVM Dept. of Large Animal Clinical Sciences
Dechra Veterinary Products supporting the Large Animal & Equine Practitioners
sponsoring Dr. James Noxon and supporting Reception
Dr. Elizabeth Santschi
Dr. Jill Tibbels Mannisto Memorial Endowment bronze
sponsoring Dr. Lisa Radosta Animal Neurology, Rehab & ER Center
IDEXX general sponsor
sponsoring Drs. Guillermo Couto and Jeff Niziolek, Animal Surgical Center of Michigan
and the Hematology Wet Lab general sponsor
Merck Animal Health Hospital Network Healthcare Services
supporting Dr. Justine Lee, and sponsoring general sponsor
Saturday’s Food Animal Dairy Cattle Program Oakland Veterinary Referral Services
and Dr. Earl Gaughan general sponsorYou can also read
