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                                        2019 MICHIGAN
        VETERINARY CONFERENCE january 25–27     ■   lansing center

       michigan veterinary medical association
michigan state university college of veterinary medicine
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 print a hard copy
                                Conference Office
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                                                                                                                     from the MVMA website);
                                                                                                                 ■   confirmation packet and badge (there is a $5
                                location                                                                             replacement fee for lost badges);
                                The conference office and the registration area are located                       ■   notebook, laptop, or tablet for extra note-taking;
                                in the Lansing Center, 333 E. Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI                          ■   smartphone or tablet with MVC mobile app installed.
                                48933, 1st level, facing Michigan Avenue.

                                hours                                                                            Parking
                                  Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 am–5:15 pm
                                  Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 am–5:15 pm     ■   Radisson Hotel overnight guests may use the valet
                                  Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8:30 am–11:00 am           parking provided for hotel guests at $20.00/night.

                                                                                                                     Lansing Center parking: Enter from southbound Cedar
                                Registration
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                                                                                                                     Street. Cost: $7.00/day. No in/out privileges.

                                If you preregister by January 7, we will send your MVC                           ■   Ramp north of Radisson Hotel: Enter from the left lane
                                badge and materials in advance. That means you do not                                of Grand Avenue (one-way north). Pedway to Radisson
                                have to check-in when you arrive! Just be sure to bring                              and Lansing Center is on the 3rd level. Monday–Friday
                                your registration packet with you.                                                   $1.50/half-hour with a maximum of $15.00/day. Satur-
                                                                                                                     day & Sunday flat fee of $7.00/day. No in/out privileges.

                                Conference Proceedings
                                                                                                                 Accommodations for the Disabled
                                Conference Proceedings are available at https://michvma
                                .org/mvc2019proceedings.                                                         The MVC is committed to providing equal opportunity
                                                                                                                 for participation in all programs, services, and activities.
                                                                                                                 Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be
                                                       Refund Policy                                             requested by calling the MVMA at (517) 347-4710, or by
                                                                                                                 emailing mvma@michvma.org, and must be received by
  2019 michigan veterinary conference                  Refunds, less $60, will be made for                       January 2.
                                                       cancellation requests submitted in
                                                       writing to registrations@michvma.org
                                                       no later than January 7, 2019. MVC                        Consent to Use Photographic Images
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                                                                                                                     MVC 2020 Mark your calendars!
                                                       Certificates of Attendance                                     Next year’s MVC will be held on January 24–26, 2020.
                                                                                                                     For a more detailed description of some of this year’s
                                                       CE certificates will be included on flash                     presentations, visit the website at https://michvma
                                                       drives and in the blue Information and                        .org/michigan-veterinary-conference
                                                       Marketplace Guides (available onsite).
at a glance
Friday, January 25
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 am
  		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 / 1–4 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                          12:45 pm–01:05 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                          1:15 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 26
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                          10:55 am–11:10 am
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                           1:15 pm–01:35 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                   11:20 am / 1:45 pm / 3:10 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 27
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

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exhibitors                                                                                            Heska Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
                                                                                                      Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
                                                                                                      Hospital Network Healthcare Services . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
                                                                                                      IDEXX  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409-411
                                                                                                      NEW EXHIBITOR! Innovative Pet Food
                                                                                                           Manufacturing, Inc.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

         Veterinary Practice Marketplace                                                              K-Laser  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
                                                                                                      NEW EXHIBITOR! Kindred Biosciences, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 615
             Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:50 am–6:30 pm
             Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:45 am–3:20 pm               Luea Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 712
                                                                                                      Marshfield Lab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
         Conference badges are required to enter the exhibit hall
         (Lansing Center, Hall A&B) and educational sessions.                                         MassMutual Michigan Metro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 608
         At least a one-day registration is required to enter the                                     Merck Animal Health  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308-310
         exhibit hall on the day you wish to attend.
                                                                                                      Michigan Humane Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 623
                                                                                                      Midwest Veterinary Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
         Abaxis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 511   Midwest Veterinary Supply  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
         AKC Reunite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202        MSU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory  . . . . . . . . 601-700
         NEW EXHIBITOR! American Profit Recovery  . . . . . . . . . . . 615                           MSU Veterinary Medical Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201-300
         Animal Neurology & MRI Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313                        Multimin USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402
         Antech Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213             MWI Animal Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
         Aratana Therapeutics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 510               Nutramax Laboratories Veterinary Sciences, Inc. . . . . 220
         Aventix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113    Oakland Veterinary Referral Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
         Banfield Pet Hospital  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508             Partridge Enterprises, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-323
         Bank of America Practice Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414                         Patterson Veterinary Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421-423
         Bayer Animal Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315              Pawsitive Steps Rehabilitation & Therapy for Pets . . . 509
         Blue Buffalo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 515       Penn Veterinary Supply  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
         BluePearl Veterinary Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 708-710                        PNC Healthcare Business Banking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
         Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health  . . . . . . . . . 301-400                                NEW EXHIBITOR! Premier Payment Solutions  . . . . . . . . . 610
         Boggs Specialties LLC  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415               Radtech X-Ray, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 514
         CareCredit  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500      Ralph C. Wilson Agency, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408-410
         Carr Healthcare Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 602               Rose Micro Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 603
         CEVA Animal Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413-512                   Sedecal USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401
         NEW EXHIBITOR! CryoProbe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 702                 Simmons Great Lakes  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
         NEW EXHIBITOR! Dalcoma Specialty Pharmacy . . . . . . . . 101                                Total Practice Solutions Group  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
         Dechra Veterinary Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203                   NEW EXHIBITOR! Unicom Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 614
         Doctor Multimedia  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412             Universal Imaging, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
         NEW EXHIBITOR! Eisner Gohn Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314                       Vetamac, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
         Elanco Animal Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 609-611                   VetCor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420
         Elsevier, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 501-600         Veterinary Books by Success Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
         Faithful Companion Pet Cremation Services . . . . . . . . 200                                NEW EXHIBITOR! Veterinary Vision of Rochester . . . . . . . 520
         FUJIFILM SonoSite Inc.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211                VetMatrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
         Futrell & Futrell Builders, Inc.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403                Virbac Animal Health  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
         Great Lakes Imaging, Inc.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503                 Vortech Pharmaceuticals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 502
         Henry Schein Animal Health  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 513                    Zomedica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613
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conference 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

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JANUARY 25 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                      Infectious Diseases             Emerging Animal              Equine
                                                                                                         Moderator: Dr. Steve Carey
                                                                                                                                                                                                         Health & Disease
                                                                                                         BANQUET ROOM 8                 BANQUET ROOMS 1 & 3              BANQUET ROOMS 5 & 7             BANQUET ROOM 2               BANQUET ROOM 4

                                                                                                         3D PRINTING AS AN AID          CANINE ATOPY: MAKING             UPDATE ON THE                   TICK-BORNE DISEASE           IDENTIFYING THE
                                                                                            9:00–9:50    TO NASOLACRIMAL DUCT           THE DIAGNOSIS                    MANAGEMENT OF CANINE            & LYME DISEASE IN            PROBLEM MARE FOR
                                                                                                         EXPLORATION                    Dr. Randall Thomas               INFECTIOUS RESPIRATORY          MICHIGAN                     BREEDING
                                                                                                         Dr. Jessica Burn                                                DISEASE COMPLEX                 Dr. Jennifer Sidge           Dr. Margo Macpherson
                                                                                                                                                                         Dr. Mike Lappin

                                                                                                                                            DECHRA VETERINARY PRODUCTS             BAYER ANIMAL HEALTH                                                     ZOETIS

                                                                                                         I-LOC® ANGLE-STABLE            CANINE ATOPY: LONG-              UPDATE ON THE                   HEMOPLASMA & DISEASE         MANAGEMENT
                                                                                           10:00–10:50   INTERLOCKING NAIL–             TERM THERAPY OPTIONS             MANAGEMENT OF                   IN PRODUCTION &              STRATEGIES FOR
                                                                                                         CLINICAL APPLICATION IN        Dr. Randall Thomas               INFECTIOUS & PARASITIC          COMPANION ANIMALS            BREEDING THE
                                                                                                         100 TRAUMATIC FRACTURES                                         CAUSES OF COUGH IN              Dr. Steven Bolin             SUBFERTILE MARE:
                                                                                                         OF THE HUMERUS, FEMUR                                           DOGS & CATS                                                  OLD & NEW
                                                                                                         & TIBIA                                                         Dr. Mike Lappin                                              Dr. Margo Macpherson
                                                                                                         Dr. Albane Fauron                  DECHRA VETERINARY PRODUCTS             BAYER ANIMAL HEALTH                                                     ZOETIS

                                                                                                         STRUCTURAL PROPERTIES          IS IT MRSA? MANAGING             UPDATE ON THE                   AFRICAN SWINE FEVER          CASE DISCUSSIONS:
                                                                                           11:00–11:50   OF A FELINE FEMUR              DIFFICULT SKIN                   MANAGEMENT OF FELINE            & SENECA VALLEY VIRUS        THE LATE PREGNANCY &
                                                                                                         MODEL                          INFECTIONS                       UPPER RESPIRATORY               IN PIGS                      POSTPARTUM MARE
                                                                                                         Dr. Danielle Marturello        Dr. Randall Thomas               INFECTIONS                      Dr. James Kober, Assistant   Dr. Margo Macpherson
                                                                                                                                                                         Dr. Mike Lappin                 State Veterinarian, MDARD
                                                                                                                                                                                                         Animal Industry Division
                                                                                                                                            DECHRA VETERINARY PRODUCTS             BAYER ANIMAL HEALTH                                                     ZOETIS
                     PRIZE
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                    DRAWIN
                     1:15 PM                                                                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                  Dermatology                      Infectious Diseases             Emerging Animal              Equine
                                                                                                         Moderator: Dr. Steve Carey
                                                                                                                                                                                                         Health & Disease
                                                                                                         BANQUET ROOM 8                 BANQUET ROOMS 1 & 3              BANQUET ROOMS 5 & 7             BANQUET ROOM 2               BANQUET ROOM 4

                                                                                                         THE CUTTING EDGE OF            GETTING THE MOST OUT OF          UPDATE ON THE                   BOVINE TUBERCULOSIS          WHAT IS THE HIGH-RISK
                                                                                            2:00–2:50    EROSIVE POLYARTHRITIS          TOPICAL THERAPY                  MANAGEMENT OF FELINE            IN MICHIGAN: HISTORY &       MARE & WHAT DO WE DO
                                                                                                         IN THE CANINE & FELINE         Dr. Randall Thomas               VECTOR BORNE DISEASES           CURRENT STATUS               WITH HER?
                                                                                                         Dr. Edyta Bula                                                  Dr. Mike Lappin                 Dr. Dan O’Brien              Dr. Margo Macpherson
                                                                                                                                                                                                         Dr. Kelly Straka

                                                                                                                                            DECHRA VETERINARY PRODUCTS             BAYER ANIMAL HEALTH                                                     ZOETIS

                                                                                                         HYPOADRENOCORTICISM –          DIETS & SUPPLEMENTS              UPDATE ON THE                   TEAM RABIES: MICHELE         PERIPARTUM MALADIES:
                                                                                             3:20–4:10   A NEW APPROACH TO A            FOR MANAGING THE                 MANAGEMENT OF                   & KIM ANSWER YOUR            NOW WHAT DO WE DO?
                                                                                                         FAMILIAR DISEASE               ALLERGIC DOG                     LEPTOSPIROSIS IN DOGS           QUESTIONS                    Dr. Margo Macpherson
                                                                                                         Dr. Linda K. Okonkowski        Dr. Randall Thomas               Dr. Mike Lappin                 Dr. Michele Schalow
                                                                                                                                                                                                         Dr. Kimberly Signs

                                                                                                                                            DECHRA VETERINARY PRODUCTS             BAYER ANIMAL HEALTH                                                     ZOETIS

                                                                                                         UPDATES ON SEPSIS &            WORKING UP THE                   WRITING IT DOWN: LEGAL          TEAM RABIES: REAL            CASE DISCUSSIONS:
                                                                                             4:20–5:10   SEPTIC SHOCK                   PRURITIC CAT                     REQUIREMENTS FOR                STORIES FROM THE             BREEDING MANAGEMENT
                                                                                                         Dr. Tereza Stastny             Dr. Randall Thomas               VETERINARY MEDICAL              TRENCHES                     & EARLY PREGNANCY
                                                                                                                                                                         RECORDS                         Dr. Michele Schalow          Dr. Margo Macpherson
                                                                                                                                                                         CME REQUIRED–MEDICAL RECORDS    Dr. Kimberly Signs
                                                                                                                                                                         Andrew J. Gordon, JD
                                                                                                                                            DECHRA VETERINARY PRODUCTS                                                                      AURORA PHARMACEUTICAL
                     PRIZE
                            G
                    DRAWIN
                     6:00 PM                                                                5:00–6:30      VETERINARY PRACTICE MARKETPLACE RECEPTION • Hall A&B

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       COFFEE / TEA • North Point Café

                                                                                        FOOD ANIMAL                    FOOD ANIMAL

Staff Development            Veterinary Technology Veterinary Technology Dairy Cattle                                  Dairy Cattle
BANQUET ROOM 6               ROOM 201                    ROOM 203-204                   ROOM 202                       ROOM 205

FUTURE OF VETERINARY         ESSENTIAL OILS:             SMALL MAMMALS:                                     — ROOM 202 —
MEDICINE (WHERE IS OUR       THE BASICS                  EXOTICS HANDLING &
PROFESSION HEADED?)          Dr. Aaron Knapp             COMMON ISSUES                  REGULATORY MEDICINE UPDATE
Robin Brogdon, MA                                        Dr. Jennifer Periat            Dr. Nora Wineland, State of Michigan Veterinarian

               CARE CREDIT                                                                                                                  ZOETIS

EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT          THE ROLE OF                 BIRDS: HOW TO KEEP             HOW CLEAN IS CLEAN?            UPDATES ON MANAGING SUBCLINICAL HYPOCALCEMIA IN THE
Robin Brogdon, MA            THE VETERINARY              THEM ALIVE & KEEP YOUR         MANAGING THE                   DAIRY COW: POST-PARTEM CALCIUM SUPPLEMENTATION
                             REHABILITATION              FINGERS                        ENVIRONMENT FOR                Dr. Vengai Mavangira
                             TECHNICIAN                  Dr. Jennifer Periat            PREWEANED CALVES
                             Colleen Lum, LVT                                           Dr. Theresa Ollivett           MEADOWBROOK LAB UPDATE: THE INFLUENCE OF PUFAS
                                                                                                                       ON BOVINE INFLAMMATION & DISEASE
               CARE CREDIT                                                                                    ZOETIS   Dr. Matt Kuhn

BRIDGING THE GAP WITH        USING VIDEO FOR GAIT        OUR SCALY PATIENTS:            MAXIMIZING NUTRITION &         CALF SCOURS
COMMUNICATION FROM           ANALYSIS                    REPTILE HUSBANDRY,             MANAGING GUT HEALTH            Dr. Kylie Witt
THE BACK TO THE FRONT        Cathryn Adolph, LVT         HANDLING & COMMON              IN PREWEANED DAIRY
Robin Brogdon, MA                                        DISEASES                       CALVES                         AN UPDATE ON NEONATAL
                                                         Dr. Jennifer Periat            Dr. Theresa Ollivett           DAIRY CALF IMMUNOLOGY
                                                                                                                       Dr. Angel Abuelo
               CARE CREDIT                                                                                    ZOETIS

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       LUNCHEON • Hall A&B • Admission by badge • Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health

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Staff Development            Veterinary Technology Veterinary Technology Dairy Cattle                                  Dairy Cattle                   AVA
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BANQUET ROOM 6               ROOM 201                    ROOM 203-204                   ROOM 202                       ROOM 205

WORKING WITH RESCUE          SHELTER MED: THE GOOD,      NUTRITIONAL TRUTHS             RESPIRATORY HEALTH:            TALKING ABOUT SCIENCE
ORGANIZATIONS                THE BAD, THE LONELY         Dr. Veronica Whiteside         RISK FACTORS FOR BRD           TO AN AUDIENCE THAT
WITHOUT COMPROMISING         Jennifer Ottney, LVT                                       IN PREWEANED DAIRY             DOESN’T UNDERSTAND
VETERINARY CARE              Ellen Gratch, LVT                                          CALVES                         SCIENCE
Robin Brogdon, MA                                                                       Dr. Theresa Ollivett           Jolene Griffin
                                                                                                                       Jane Hillstrom
               CARE CREDIT                                                ROYAL CANIN                         ZOETIS

CREATING AN EXPERIENCE       SHELTER MED: PAST,          HOW TO READ PET FOOD           RESPIRATORY HEALTH:
THAT IS FAVORABLE FOR        PRESENT & YOUR FUTURE       LABELS                         THERAPEUTICS FOR BRD
PET OWNER DURING THEIR       Jennifer Ottney, LVT        Dr. Veronica Whiteside         IN PREWEANED DAIRY
VISIT                        Ellen Gratch, LVT                                          CALVES
Robin Brogdon, MA                                                                       Dr. Theresa Ollivett

               CARE CREDIT                                                ROYAL CANIN                         ZOETIS

APPEALING TO                 IS GETTING YOUR             STRATEGIES FOR HEALTH          RESPIRATORY HEALTH:
MILLENNIALS (CLIENTS         VETERINARY TECHNICIAN       SUCCESSFUL WEIGHT              PRACTICAL ON-FARM
+/- STUDENTS)                SPECIALTY (VTS)             LOSS                           LUNG ULTRASOUND
Robin Brogdon, MA            CERTIFICATE IN YOUR         Dr. Veronica Whiteside         Dr. Theresa Ollivett
                             FUTURE?
                             Ann Wortinger, LVT
               CARE CREDIT                                                ROYAL CANIN                         ZOETIS                         UDIM

 VETERINARY PRACTICE MARKETPLACE RECEPTION • Hall A&B

                                                                                                                              Register online at michvma.org
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BANQUET ROOMS 1 & 3
JANUARY 26 SATURDAY
                                                                                              7:30–8:30                                   THE BASICS OF
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                                                                                                                                          VETERINARY LAW: WHAT
                                                                                                                                          YOU NEED TO KNOW TO
                                                                                                                                          PROTECT YOUR LICENSE
                                                                                                                                          & GROW A SUCCESSFUL
                                                                                                                                          PRACTICE
                                                                                                                                          CME REQUIRED–VETERINARY
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                                                                                                                                          Andrew J. Gordon, JD

                                                                                              8:00–9:30            COFFEE / TEA • North Point Café

                                                                                                           COMPANION ANIMAL               COMPANION ANIMAL                COMPANION ANIMAL

                                                                                                           Emergency & Critical           Soft Tissue Surgery             Internal Medicine                Equine                          Practice Management
                                                                                                           Care Medicine
                                                                                                           BANQUET ROOMS 6 & 8            BANQUET ROOMS 1 & 3             BANQUET ROOMS 5 & 7              BANQUET ROOM 4                  BANQUET ROOM 2

                                                                                                           STAYIN’ ALIVE: UPDATES         OPEN WOUND                      REGURGITATION – MUCH,            WHAT’S NEW WITH UPPER           STANDOUT IN AN
                                                                                              9:00–9:50    ON CPR & THE RECOVER           MANAGEMENT                      MUCH MORE THAN JUST              AIRWAY EXAMINATION              EVER-SATURATED
                                                                                                           INITIATIVE                     Dr. Steve Mehler                MEGAESOPHAGUS                    Dr. Carrie Jacobs               MARKETPLACE PART I
                                                                                                           Dr. Garret Pachtinger                                          Dr. Michael Willard                                              Eric Garcia

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                                                                                                                     CEVA ANIMAL HEALTH                JAZZ MEDICAL LLC                      ROYAL CANIN                   ANIMAL HEALTH                    BABELBARK

                                                                                                           ARE YOU DOWN WITH OP?          WOUND CLOSURE                   CHRONIC SMALL BOWEL              DIAGNOSIS &                     STANDOUT IN AN
                                                                                             10:00–10:50   YOU WILL BE! UPDATES           Dr. Steve Mehler                DIARRHEA – IBD IS NOT            MANAGEMENT OF                   EVER-SATURATED
                                                                                                           IN TREATMENT OF                                                THE MOST COMMON                  ORTHOPEDIC INFECTION            MARKETPLACE PART II
                                                                                                           PARVOVIRUS                                                     CAUSE                            Dr. Carrie Jacobs               Eric Garcia
                                                                                                           Dr. Garret Pachtinger                                          Dr. Michael Willard
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                       11:20 AM
                                                                                                           TIRED OF THE TRAUMA            DRAINS                          PROTEIN-LOSING                   MAKING SENSE OF EQUINE          USING MOBILE TECH TO
                                                                                             11:30–12:20   DRAMA? TOP 10 MISTAKES         Dr. Steve Mehler                ENTEROPATHIES:                   JOINT THERAPIES &               INCREASE COMPLIANCE &
                                                                                                           TO AVOID IN YOUR TRAUMA                                        HYPOALBUMINEMIA DOES             BIOLOGICS                       BUILD LOYALTY
                                                                                                           PATIENTS                                                       NOT HAVE TO BE A DEATH           Dr. Carrie Jacobs               Eric Garcia
                                                                                                           Dr. Garret Pachtinger                                          SENTENCE
                                                                                                                                                                          Dr. Michael Willard
                                                                                                                     CEVA ANIMAL HEALTH                JAZZ MEDICAL LLC                      ROYAL CANIN     DECHRA VETERINARY PRODUCTS                     BABELBARK
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                       1:45 PM                                                               12:30–2:00            LUNCHEON • Hall A&B • Admission by badge • Sponsored by MSU Veterinary Medical Center

                                                                                                           COMPANION ANIMAL               COMPANION ANIMAL                COMPANION ANIMAL

                                                                                                           Emergency & Critical           Soft Tissue Surgery             Internal Medicine                Equine                          Practice Management
                                                                                                           Care Medicine
                                                                                                           BANQUET ROOMS 6 & 8            BANQUET ROOMS 1 & 3             BANQUET ROOMS 5 & 7              BANQUET ROOM 4                  BANQUET ROOM 2

                                                                                                           DERAILING THE PAIN             GDV                             CHRONIC HEPATIC DISEASE          OBJECTIVE LAMENESS              TOP ELECTRONIC TOOLS/
                                                                                              2:00–2:50    TRAIN: SAFE, EFFECTIVE &       Dr. Steve Mehler                IN THE DOG – YOU CAN             EVALUATION USING                APPS THAT WILL ROCK
                                                                                                           AVAILABLE ER ANALGESIA                                         USUALLY WIN, IF YOU GET          INERTIAL SENSOR                 YOUR VETERINARY
                                                                                                           Dr. Garret Pachtinger                                          A DIAGNOSIS IN TIME              MEASUREMENT                     PRACTICE
                                                                                                                                                                          Dr. Michael Willard              Dr. Laurie Tyrell-Schroeder     Eric Garcia

                       PRIZE                                                                                         CEVA ANIMAL HEALTH                JAZZ MEDICAL LLC                      ROYAL CANIN                                                    BABELBARK
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                       3:10 PM
                                                                                                           WHELPING WOES:                 ABDOMINAL SURGERY               HEPATOBILIARY TRACK              EQUINE REHABILITATION           THE WEB IS A
                                                                                               3:20–4:10   GETTING DOWN & DIRTY           Dr. Steve Mehler                DISEASE                          MODALITIES: AN                  BATTLEFIELD – PROTECT
                                                                                                           WITH REPRODUCTIVE                                              Dr. Michael Willard              EVIDENCED BASED                 YOURSELF!
                                                                                                           EMERGENCIES                                                                                     ASSESSMENT                      Eric Garcia
                                                                                                           Dr. Garret Pachtinger                                                                           Dr. Jane Manfredi

                                                                                                                     CEVA ANIMAL HEALTH                JAZZ MEDICAL LLC                      ROYAL CANIN     DECHRA VETERINARY PRODUCTS                     BABELBARK

                                                                                                           EFFUSION CONFUSION:            THORACIC TRAUMA                 PORTOSYSTEMIC SHUNTS:            CORONAVIRUS:                    TOP TIPS TO HANDLE
                                                                                               4:20–5:10   COMMON LOCATIONS,              Dr. Steve Mehler                MUCH MORE COMMON &               RECOGNITION, DIAGNOSIS          ONLINE HATERS
                                                                                                           DIAGNOSTICS & DISEASES                                         CONFUSING THAN THE               & TREATMENT OF AN               Eric Garcia
                                                                                                           FOR SMALL ANIMAL                                               TEXTBOOKS TELL YOU               EMERGING ENTERIC
                                                                                                           EFFUSIONS                                                      Dr. Michael Willard              PATHOGEN
                                                                                                           Dr. Garret Pachtinger                                                                           Dr. Lauren Bookbinder
                                                                                                                     CEVA ANIMAL HEALTH                JAZZ MEDICAL LLC                      ROYAL CANIN                                                    BABELBARK

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       COFFEE / TEA • North Point Café

                                                                                                                   FOOD ANIMAL              FOOD ANIMAL

Emerging Animal                Veterinary Technology Veterinary Technology Nontraditional                          Small Ruminants–         Dairy Cattle
Health & Disease                                                                                                   Cervids
ROOM 103                       ROOM 201                  ROOM 203-204                 ROOM 104                     ROOM 202                 ROOM 205

SURGICAL TUMOR                 ORAL RADIOLOGY            ACUTE TRAUMATIC              REPTILES/AMPHIBIAN           CERVID HERD HEALTH       PAIN ASSESSMENT IN
PATHOLOGY FOR                  TROUBLESHOOTING           COAGULOPATHY                 SURGERIES: SOMEBODY’S        MANAGEMENT               LIVESTOCK: HOW CAN WE
THE VETERINARY                 Dr. James Moore           VS. DISSEMINATED             GOTTA DO IT!                 Dr. Clifford Shipley     TELL IF IT HURTS?
PRACTITIONER                                             INTRAVASCULAR                Dr. Angela Lennox                                     Dr. Hans Coetzee
Dr. Rebecca Smedley                                      COAGULATION
   MSU VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC                             Amy Newfield, LVT
                 LABORATORY                                                                                                                          MERCK ANIMAL HEALTH

MOLECULAR PATHOLOGY:           OK. WE HAVE A PROBLEM.    DIABETIC EMERGENCIES         WORKING UP                   COMMON DISEASES &        PAIN MANAGEMENT IN
ADVANCING CLINICAL             WHAT DO WE DO NOW?        Amy Newfield, LVT            RESPIRATORY DISEASE IN       TREATMENTS OF CERVIDS    CATTLE: WHAT ARE OUR
VETERINARY MEDICINE            Dr. James Moore                                        RABBITS & RODENTS            Dr. Clifford Shipley     OPTIONS AND DO THEY
Dr. Tuddow Thaiwong                                                                   Dr. Angela Lennox                                     WORK?
                                                                                                                                            Dr. Hans Coetzee
   MSU VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC
                 LABORATORY                                                                                                                          MERCK ANIMAL HEALTH

DERMATOPATHOLOGY               A GREAT TECHNIQUE TO      TRANSFUSION MEDICINE:        WORKING UP                   CERVID REPRODUCTION      PAIN MANAGEMENT –
Dr. Erica Nolan                TREAT THOSE “CHIPPED”     FACT & FICTION               GASTROINTESTINAL             Dr. Clifford Shipley     WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?
                               TEETH                     Amy Newfield, LVT            SYNDROME IN RABBITS                                   Dr. Hans Coetzee
                               Dr. James Moore                                        Dr. Angela Lennox

   MSU VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC
                 LABORATORY                                                                                                                          MERCK ANIMAL HEALTH

       LUNCHEON • Hall A&B • Admission by badge • Sponsored by MSU Veterinary Medical Center

                                                                                                                   FOOD ANIMAL              FOOD ANIMAL

Emerging Animal                Veterinary Technology Veterinary Technology Nontraditional                          Small Ruminants          Dairy Cattle
Health & Disease
ROOM 103                       ROOM 201                  ROOM 203-204                 ROOM 104                     ROOM 202                 ROOM 205

HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOMS           INTRO TO REPRODUCTION     A HBC ENTERS YOUR            END OF LIFE &                FLOCK & HERD HEALTH IN   BASICS OF HUMAN
& THEIR POTENTIAL EFFECTS      & PRE-BREEDING TESTING    CLINIC…STEP BY STEP OF       EUTHANASIA TECHNIQUES        SMALL RUMINANTS          ORTHOPEDIC INJURY
ON DOMESTIC ANIMALS            Laura Byrd, LVT           WHAT TO DO                   FOR EXOTIC PETS              Dr. Clifford Shipley     PREVENTION AND
Dr. John Buchweitz                                       Amy Newfield, LVT            Dr. Angela Lennox                                     TREATMENT
Aaron Parker                                                                                                                                Scott Uhlenhake

   MSU VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC
                 LABORATORY                                                                                                                          MERCK ANIMAL HEALTH

FEED RELATED                   REPRODUCTION & WHAT       BAD VEIN…HOW TO GAIN         ELECTIVE ALTERING            IMPROVING                WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT
OUTBREAKS/PROBLEMS             TO EXPECT (WHEN SHE’S     VENOUS ACCESS ON             IN EXOTIC COMPANION          REPRODUCTIVE             ORTHOPEDIC HEALTH?
Dr. Jaimie Strickland          EXPECTING)                “NAUGHTY” VEINS & WHAT       MAMMALS: MORE THAN           PERFORMANCE IN SMALL     Scott Uhlenhake
Dr. Kent Refsal                Laura Byrd, LVT           TO USE                       ONE WAY TO DO IT             RUMINANTS
Tim Lyons – MDARD                                        Amy Newfield, LVT            ATTENDANCE REQUIRED FOR      Dr. Clifford Shipley
Dr. John Buchweitz                                                                    EXOTICS WET LAB
   MSU VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC                                                          Dr. Angela Lennox
                 LABORATORY                                                                                                                          MERCK ANIMAL HEALTH

MDARD PET FOOD CASES &         THEY’RE HERE, NOW         BAD VEIN – THE SEQUEL        PRINCIPLES OF                BIOSECURITY & DISEASE    LESSONS LEARNED
PET FOOD PANEL DISCUSSION      WHAT? WHELPING,           Amy Newfield, LVT            INTUBATION & AIRWAY          CONTROL IN SMALL         Dr. Steve Edwards
Dr. Jaimie Strickland          NEONATAL CARE,                                         SUPPORT FOR EXOTIC PETS      RUMINANTS
Dr. Kent Refsal                POSTPARTUM                                             Dr. Angela Lennox            Dr. Clifford Shipley
Dr. John Buchweitz             Laura Byrd, LVT
Tim Lyons – MDARD
   MSU VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC
                 LABORATORY                                                                                                                          MERCK ANIMAL HEALTH

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JANUARY 27 SUNDAY
                    . SPONSORS SUPPORTING SPECIFIC SESSIONS ARE INDICATED IN SESSION BOX

                                                                                                         COMPANION ANIMAL                  COMPANION ANIMAL               COMPANION ANIMAL

                                                                                                         Alternative Medicine              Hospice                        Internal Medicine                 Veterinary Technology
                                                                                                         BANQUET ROOM 5                    BANQUET ROOM 8                 BANQUET ROOM 7                    BANQUET ROOM 6

                                                                                                         MYOFASCIAL PAIN                   ANIMAL HOSPICE TODAY;          DIAGNOSIS &                       ANALGESIA FOR
                                                                                            9:00–9:50    SYNDROME                          LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS          MANAGEMENT OF                     “BLOCKHEADS” – DENTAL
                                                                                                         Dr. Mike Petty                    RAPIDLY GROWING FIELD          CUSHING’S DISEASE                 NERVE BLOCKS FOR
                                                                                                                                           IN VETERINARY MEDICINE         Dr. Daniel Langlois               TECHNICIANS
                                                                                                                                           Dr. Laurie Brush                                                 Heidi Reuss-Lamky
                                                                                                         SOFIE’S SEMINAR OF INTEGRATIVE
                                                                                                               VETERINARY MEDICINE, INC.                                       DECHRA VETERINARY PRODUCTS

                                                                                                         ACUTE & CHRONIC PAIN              IN-HOME EUTHANASIA;            UPDATES ON ADDISON’S              OPIOID CRISIS? NERVE
                                                                                           10:00–10:50   ASSESSMENT IN DOGS                A STRESS FREE, PAIN            DISEASE                           BLOCKS TO THE RESCUE!
                                                                                                         Dr. Mike Petty                    FREE, PEACEFUL PASSING         Dr. Daniel Langlois               Heidi Reuss-Lamky
                                                                                                                                           Dr. Laurie Brush

                                                                                                         SOFIE’S SEMINAR OF INTEGRATIVE
                                                                                                               VETERINARY MEDICINE, INC.                                       DECHRA VETERINARY PRODUCTS

                                                                                                         INTEGRATING PAIN                  IMPROVING THE CLINIC           FELINE HYPERTHYROIDISM            PAIN SCORING FOR
                                                                                           11:00–11:50   MANAGEMENT INTO YOUR              EUTHANASIA EXPERIENCE          Dr. Daniel Langlois               DUMMIES
                                                                                                         PRACTICE                          & PET LOSS SUPPORT                                               Heidi Reuss-Lamky
                                                                                                         Dr. Mike Petty                    Dr. Laurie Brush

                                                                                                         SOFIE’S SEMINAR OF INTEGRATIVE
                                                                                                               VETERINARY MEDICINE, INC.                                       DECHRA VETERINARY PRODUCTS

                                                                                                         VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY                                                                        NONTRADITIONAL

                                                                                                         CPR Wet Lab                             Equine Lameness Wet Lab                              Exotics Wet Lab
                                                                                                         SKILLS LAB                              MSU McPHAIL EQUINE PERFORMANCE CENTER                JR SURGERY

                                                                                                         RECOVER INITIATIVE                      SUBJECTIVE & OBJECTIVE EVALUATION OF                 ELECTIVE ALTERING &
                                                                                           9:00–NOON     (A TECHNICIANS GUIDE TO                 EQUINE LAMENESS                                      ALTERNATIVES FOR EXOTIC
                                                                                                         RECENT CPR GUIDELINES)                  Dr. Carrie Jacobs                                    COMPANION MAMMALS
                                                                                                         LECTURE AND DRY LAB                     Dr. Laurie Tyrell                                    Dr. Angela Lennox
                                                                                                         Jordin Tillison, LVT, VTS (ECC)
                                                                                                                                                 veterinarians only                                   veterinarians only
                                                                                                         veterinary technicians only
                                                                                                                                                 Limited to 15 participants.                          Limited to 20 participants.
                                                                                                         Limited to 20 participants.
                                                                                                                                                 Fee: $75.                                            Fee: $50.
                                                                                                         Fee: $40.
                                                                                                                                                 This laboratory will focus on the principles
                                                                                                                                                                                                      *REGISTRATION AND
                                                                                                         This topic will cover the recent        of both subjective lameness evaluation and
                                                                                                                                                                                                        ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY
                                                                                                         RECOVER Initiative guidelines           the use of inertial sensors in field-based
                                                                                                                                                                                                        FOR SATURDAY’S LECTURE ON
                                                                                                         from a perspective that is easy         objective lameness measurement as an
                                                                                                                                                                                                        ELECTIVE ALTERING IN EXOTIC
                                                                                                         to understand for the general           adjunct to the equine lameness evaluation
                                                                                                                                                                                                        COMPANION MAMMALS: MORE
                                                                                                         practice and emergency and              process. Participants will have the opportunity
                                                                                                                                                                                                        THAN ONE WAY TO DO IT.
                                                                                                         critical care technician. A step-       to observe, evaluate and discuss several live
                                                                                                         by-step approach to what the            equine lameness cases, using both subjective
                                                                                                         guidelines mean to technicians          and objective methods on the straight line,
                                                                                                         in every-day practice and how           lunging, flexions and following diagnostic
                                                                                                         they can easily be implemented          blocks. A ridden evaluation may also be
                                                                                                         in their hospital. Creating a team      included pending appropriate lame horse

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                                                                                                         approach to the CPR guidelines,         and rider availability. Emphasis will be given
                                                                                                         and how each technician can             to subjective evaluation techniques, caveats
                                                                                                         play a role with the CPR patient.       and pitfalls of subjective evaluation, how                                        OF CE
                                                                                                         Preparing your hospital to be           to interpret objective measurements and                                   HOURS ABLE
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                                                                                                         will be lectured on. Following the      measured and how) and comparing the data to                                   CE CR EDIT
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           = 1              S
                                                                                                         lecture, we will practice chest         the subjective assessment. Equinosis inertial                                     WET LAB
                                                                                                         compression technique, manual           sensor equipment will be used for objective
                                                                                                         ventilation, and run through CPR        measurement.
                                                                                                         case examples.
                                                                                                                                                                         PATTERSON VETERINARY INC
                                                                                                                                                                                        EQUINOSIS

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                                                                                                                                upcoming CE
  Small Animal Seminar Series
  10:00 AM–5:30 PM • EAST LANSING MARRIOTT

  ■   MARCH 13, 2019: Renal and Urinary (Joe Bartges, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, DACVN)
  ■   APRIL 10, 2019: Nutrition (Craig Datz, DVM, MS, DABVP, DACVN)
  ■   SEPTEMBER 11, 2019: Internal Medicine & Infectious Disease (Michael R. Lappin, DVM, PhD, DACVIM)
  ■   OCTOBER 2, 2019: Endocrinology (Cynthia R. Ward, VMD, PhD, DACVIM)
  ■   NOVEMBER 6, 2019: Cardiology (William Brown, DVM, DACVIM Cardiology)
  ■   DECEMBER 4, 2019: Diagnostic Imaging (Lorrie Gaschen, DVM)
  ■   MARCH 4, 2020: Surgery (Catriona MacPhail, DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVS
  ■   APRIL 1, 2020: Vet Life Hacks: Communications, Leadership & Work/Life Balance (Karlene Belyea, MBA)

  MVMA Great Lakes Veterinary Conference
  JULY 21-23, 2019 • PARK PLACE HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER, TRAVERSE CITY

  . Contact MVMA at mvma@michvma.org or (517) 347-4710, or visit www.michvma.org for additional information
  or to register online.

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          F RIDAY                                                         SATURDAY
         Luncheon in the Veterinary Practice Marketplace                 Luncheon in the Veterinary Practice Marketplace
         k NOON–1:30 PM • LANSING CENTER, HALL A & B                     k 12:30–2:00 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                       k 5:00 PM–8:00 PM • RADISSON HOTEL CAPITOL BALLROOM
         k 5:00 PM–6:30 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 drinks and heavy hors d’oeuvres.
         wine, and bottled water to chat with exhibitors and dis-        RSVP to alumni@cvm.msu.edu. There is no charge to
         cover solutions for your business. Admission by badge.          attend!
         Sponsored by the 2019 MVC exhibitors.

         Large Animal & Equine Practitioners’ Reception
                                                                                    PRIZEGS !
         6:30 PM–8:00 PM • LANSING CENTER, GOVERNORS ROOM
         Stop by and connect with your colleagues! Equine, food

                                                                                  DRAWIN
         animal, mixed animal, Practice-based Ambulatory Pro-
         gram faculty, LCS faculty, and CVM students are invited.
                                                                                                            6 PM
         Heavy hors d’oeuvres and cash bar.                                                          5 PM &       3 PM
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         The MVC SAVMA Silent Auction has moved to an online format! Bidding will open on January 12, and will close
         on January 19 @ noon, EST. Items will be available for pickup on Saturday, January 26 at the MVC. For more
         details about the auction, please visit www.32auctions.com/MSUSAVMA2019. If you have any questions, please do not
         hesitate to contact Brittany Losey at loseybri@msu.edu. MSU SAVMA appreciates your continued support!

          V ETERINARY P RACTICE MARKE TP L ACE
         The MVC Veterinary Practice Marketplace gives you an op-             Prizes include gift cards, valuable medical supplies,
         portunity to learn about new products, explore new prac-        and much more! Enter using the raffle ticket you received
         tice solutions, network with colleagues, and take a break       in your registration packet at the MVMA display table lo-
         during the 2019 MVC. More than 100 booths fill the exhibit       cated in the Veterinary Practice Marketplace in Hall A&B.
         hall with products and information selected just for you.            Don’t wait until you get to the Lansing Center to start
              The Marketplace is open for lunch on both Friday           exploring the Marketplace! Visit the MVC website https://
         and Saturday with special dedicated hours! Don’t forget         michvma.org/michigan-veterinary-conference to view a
         to visit the Marketplace during major breaks to meet our        list of exhibitors, booth locations, and company infor-
         exciting vendors and enter drawings for prizes provided         mation—then put together your own plan to explore the
         by our MVC exhibitors.                                          Veterinary Practice Marketplace!

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Abuelo, Angel, DVM, PhD, MSc (VetEd), DABVP*             Noland, Erica, DVM, MS, DACVP, Veterinary Diagnostic
                                                                                                                  speakers
Adolph, Cathryn, BA, AS, LVT, Pawsitive Steps                Laboratory*
   Rehabilitation and Therapy for Pets                   O’Brien, Dan, DVM, PhD, Michigan Dept of Natural
Bolin, Steven, DVM, MS, PhD, Veterinary Diagnostic           Resources, Wildlife Disease Laboratory
   Laboratory*                                           Okonkowski, Linda, DVM, Small Animal Clinical
Bookbinder, Lauren, DVM, Large Animal Clinical               Sciences*
   Sciences*                                             Ollivett, Theresa, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, University of
Brogdon, Robin, MA, BluePrints Veterinary Marketing          Wisconsin, School of Veterinary Medicine
   Group                                                 Ottney, Jennifer, LVT, Capital Area Humane Society
Brush, Laurie, BA, MA, DVM, Heaven at Home Pet           Pachtinger, Garret, VMD, DACVECC, Vetgirl and VSEC
   Hospice                                               Parker, Aaron, BS, MS, Michigan Department of
Buchweitz, John, MS, PhD, DABT, Veterinary Diagnostic        Environmental Quality
   Laboratory*                                           Periat, Jennifer, DVM, Parkway Small Animal & Exotic
Bula, Edyta, DVM, Small Animal Clinical Sciences*            Hospital
Burn, Jessica, DVM, Small Animal Clinical Sciences*      Petty, Michael, DVM, Arbor Pointe Veterinary Hospital
Byrd, Laura, BA, LVT, Wilson Veterinary Hospital         Refsal, Kent, DVM, MS, PhD, Veterinary Diagnostic
Edwards, Steve, DVM, DABYP, Retired                          Laboratory*
Fauron, Albane, BVetMed, MRCVS, Small Animal             Reuss-Lamky, Heidi, LVT, VTS, Oakland Veterinary
   Clinical Sciences*                                        Referral Services
Garcia, Eric D., Simply Done Tech Solution, LLC          Schalow, Michele, BS, DVM, Michigan Dept of
Gordon, Andrew J., JD, Associate at White Schneider          Agriculture and Rural Development
   Law Firm                                              Shipley, Clifford, DVM, University of Illinois
Gratch, Ellen, LVT, Capital Area Humane Society          Sidge, Jennifer, DVM, PhD, Michigan Dept of Health
Griffin, Jolene, BA, United Dairy Industry of Michigan       and Human Services
Hillstrom, Jane, BS, United Dairy Industry of Michigan   Signs, Kimberly, DVM, Michigan Dept of Health and
Jacobs, Carrie, DVM, Large Animal Clinical Sciences*         Human Services
Kober, James, DVM, State of Michigan Assistant           Smedley, Rebecca, DVM, MS, DACVP, Veterinary
   Veterinarian MDARD’s Animal Industry Division             Diagnostic Laboratory*
Knapp, Aaron, DVM, Parkway Small Animal & Exotic         Stastny, Tereza, DVM, Small Animal Clinical Sciences*
   Hospital                                              Straka, Kelly, DVM, MPH, Michigan Dept of Natural
Kuhn, Matt, BS, DVM, Graduate Student CMIB Program*          Resources, Wildlife Disease Laboratory
Langlois, Daniel, DVM, Small Animal Clinical Sciences*   Strickland, Jaimie, MS, DVM, Large Animal Clinical
Lappin, Michael, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, Colorado State            Sciences*
   University                                            Tillison, Jordin, LVT, VTS, ECC, CWR, Oakland
Lennox, Angela, DVM, DABVP, ECM, ECMZ, Avian and             Veterinary Referral Services & Emergency Critical
   Exotic Animal Clinic                                      Care
Lum, Colleen, AS, LVT, Pawsitive Steps Rehabilitation    Thaiwong, Tuddow, DVM, PhD, DACVP, Veterinary
   and Therapy for Pets                                      Diagnostic Laboratory*
Lyons, Tim, BS, Michigan Department of Agriculture       Thomas, Randall, DVM, DACVD, Southeast Veterinary
   and Rural Development                                     Dermatology & Ear Clinic
Macpherson, Margo, DVM, MS, DACT, University of          Tyrrell-Schoerder, Laurie, DVM, Equinosis
   Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine               Uhlenhake, Scott, PT, OCS, PTS Rehab
Manfredi, Jane, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVS-LA, DACVSMR,         Whiteside, Veronica, DVM, Royal Canin
   Pathobiology and Diagnostic Investigation*            Willard, Michael, DVM, MS, retired from Colorado State
Marturello, Danielle, DVM, Small Animal Clinical             University
   Sciences*                                             Wineland, Nora, DVM, MS, DACVPM, State of Michigan
Mavangira, Vengai, BVSc, PhD, DACVIM*                        Veterinarian, MDARD
Mehler, Steve, DVM, Veterinarian Recommended             Witt, Kylie, DVM, Airport Veterinary Clinic
   Solutions/Hope Veterinary Specialists                 Worthinger, Anne, BIS, LVT, VTS, ECC, SAIM, Nutrition,
Moore, James, DVM, Harborfront Hospital for Animals,         4 Cats Consulting
   Veterinary Dental Solutions, Small Animal Clinical
   Sciences*
Newfield, Amy, CVT, VTS, ECC, BluePearl Veterinary
   Partners                                                                                                         * Michigan State University
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speaker spotlight
         Dr. Margo Macpherson
                               Dr. Margo Macpherson received her DVM degree in 1990 from Michigan State University. She
                               completed a residency and Master’s degree in Equine Theriogenology at Texas A&M University
                               followed by practice at the University of Pennsylvania and central Kentucky. Dr. Macpherson is
                               presently a Professor in the section of Reproduction at the University of Florida. She is interested
                               in all aspects of equine reproduction, but has a special interest in problems affecting late preg-
                               nancy in the mare, most notably placentitis.
                                   As a Diplomate and Past President of the American College of Theriogenologists, and most
                               recently, the American Association of Equine Practitioners, Dr. Macpherson is dedicated to advancing
         equine veterinary medicine and supporting equine veterinarians as they grow their own passion for the profession.

         Dr. Theresa L. Ollivett
                                  Dr. Ollivett is a currently a veterinary epidemiologist and board-certified large animal internist.
                                  After graduating from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University in 2004, Dr. Ollivett
                                  practiced in a predominantly mixed large animal clinic in northern NY. She returned to Cornell
                                  University in 2007 and completed a residency in Large Animal Medicine between 2008-2011.
                                  In 2014, she completed her doctoral studies at the University of Guelph by validating thoracic
                                  ultrasonography as a means of diagnosing respiratory disease in dairy calves. As an assistant
                                  professor in the Food Animal Production Medicine section at the School of Veterinary Medicine
                                  at UW-Madison, Dr. Ollivett continues to advance the academic, veterinary and professional dairy
         industry’s awareness and understanding of thoracic ultrasonography as a means of diagnosing and monitoring cattle
         health and the varied impacts of interventions on dairy farms. As a member of the Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Asso-
         ciation’s Food Armor™ Committee, Dr. Ollivett assists in the development and extension of a novel hazard analysis and
         critical control point (HACCP) plan intend to promote food safety and proper drug use by dairy producers, dairy cattle
         veterinarians, and dairy focused veterinary students.

         Dr. Garret Pachtinger
                                Dr. Garret Pachtinger, DACVECC is a board-certified veterinary specialist in emergency criti-
                                cal care and a member of the ACVECC Board of Regents. Dr. Pachtinger graduated from the
                                University of Pennsylvania Veterinary School. He then pursued an internship at the Mat-
                                thew J Ryan Veterinary Hospital at the University of Pennsylvania. In addition, he has also
                                completed an emergency fellowship and residency at the Matthew J Ryan Veterinary Hos-
                                pital at the University of Pennsylvania. He is an Associate at the Veterinary Specialty and
                                Emergency Center in Levittown, PA, internship director and trauma center medical direc-
                                tor. Dr. Pachtinger has been published in numerous veterinary journals, textbooks, and
                                peer reviewed learning tools and is on the editorial board of Today’s Veterinary Practice.
                                Dr. Pachtinger lectures throughout the world on emergency and critical care and is the
         Co-Founder of VETgirl, a subscription-based service offering veterinary continuing education (CE).

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Dr. Randall C. Thomas
                        Dr. Randy Thomas is a 1992 graduate of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State
                        University. Following graduation, he worked as a small animal practitioner for 4 years in Fort
                        Wayne, Indiana. In 1996, he began a 3-year residency in veterinary dermatology at the University
                        of Florida. Following completion of his residency training, he passed the certifying examination
                        and is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Dermatology. Dr. Thomas is currently
                        the owner of Southeast Veterinary Dermatology & Ear Clinic, with locations in Mt. Pleasant and
                        Greenville, South Carolina, Charlotte and Asheville, North Carolina, and Savannah, Georgia.
                            Dr. Thomas’ professional interests include allergic diseases in the dog and cat, diseases
                        of the ear, and autoimmune skin diseases. He has contributed chapters to four veterinary
texts: Cancer in Dogs and Cats (Morrison WB, ed.), Small Animal Dermatology Secrets (Campbell KL, ed.), Current
Veterinary Therapy XV (Bonagura J, ed.), and Current Veterinary Therapy XVI (Bonagura J, ed.) He has lectured nationally
at the NAVC, WVC, AVMA, and AAHA conferences, as well as numerous regional and local conferences.

Dr. Mike Willard
                           Dr. Willard is a 1975 graduate of the Texas A&M University, College of Veterinary Medicine.
                           He did his internship and Masters degree at Kansas State University and his internal medi-
                           cine residency at Michigan State University. After that, Dr. Willard held faculty appointments
                           at Michigan State University, Mississippi State University, and Texas A&M University. He is
                           currently Senior Professor and Professor Emeritus of Small Animal Clinical Sciences and spe-
                           cializes in gastroenterology, hepatology, pancreatology and endoscopy (flexible and rigid).
                           Dr. Willard has extensive experience with protein-losing enteropathies and gastrointestinal
                           problems of racing Alaskan sled dogs. He is an Associate Editor for the Journal of Veterinary
Internal Medicine. Dr. Willard has given over 3,500 hours of invited post-graduate continuing education lectures (nation-
ally and internationally), has over 80 refereed publications, and has over 150 book chapters in print.

ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT FULFILLING THE 2 NEW CME REQUIREMENTS ON
MEDICAL RECORDS AND VETERINARY LAW? WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED WITH
THE FOLLOWING SESSIONS:

Writing It Down: Legal Requirements for Veterinary Medical Records
Are your medical records up to par? This session will explain the laws and regulations regarding veterinary
medical records including best practices and tips to avoid licensing and client issues associated with deficient
recordkeeping.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 25 • 4:20–5:10 PM • BANQUET ROOMS 5 & 7

The Basics of Veterinary Law: What You Need to Know to Protect Your License
and Grow a Successful Practice
This session will survey current topics in veterinary law with an emphasis on the veterinary provisions of
the Michigan Public Health Code to help you run a successful veterinary practice. Additional topics covered
in this session will include organizing a veterinary business, establishing employment policies, and recent
developments in the field of controlled substances regulation.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 26 • 7:30–8:30 AM • BANQUET ROOMS 1 & 3

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the mvc promotes wellness!
        Life should be a balance of everything that is good for
        both your mind and body—things like healthy food, ex-
                                                                              Other Wellness Ideas for You
                                                                              ■   Post something you’re thankful for on the Gratitude
        ercise and activities. The MVC wants to make sure you
                                                                                  Board outside the Veterinary Practice Marketplace.
        are taking care of yourself while you’re at the conference!
                                                                              ■   Take a few moments to color on our big coloring
        There are plenty of ways you can take some steps to keep
                                                                                  boards.
        yourself healthy, happy and relaxed.
                                                                              ■   Take a walk outside and get some fresh air.
                                                                              ■   Take some cleansing deep breaths to relax and clear
        Yoga & Guided Meditations with Dana Meske                             ■
                                                                                  your mind.
                                                                                  Meet someone new and compliment them on
        ALL YOGA & MEDITATION CLASSES HELD IN ROOM 101
                                                                                  something.
        Friday @ 12:45–1:05 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chair Yoga Class
        Friday @ 2:55–3:15 pm . . . . . . . . Guided Meditation Class
                                                                              Free leadership and life coaching sessions
        Saturday @ 7:00–8:00 am . . . . . . . . . . . . Gentle Yoga Class
        Saturday @ 10:55–11:10 am . . . . Guided Meditation Class
                                                                              with Julie Cappel
                                                                              INFORMAL SESSIONS HELD IN THE EXHIBIT HALL,
        Saturday @ 1:15–1:35 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chair Yoga Class    OR SCHEDULED PRIVATELY DURING THE CONFERENCE

        ■ CHAIR YOGA CLASS: Stop in to learn yoga that you can
          do anywhere, in any chair! Attendees will enjoy discov-                                       ABOUT DR. JULIE CAPPEL
          ering a simple flow that can be incorporated in their day-
          to-day work flow. No shoes, mats or special clothing                                          Dr. Julie Cappel will be avail-
          required. Join in on this class on your way to or from the                                    able at the MVMA exhibit
          exhibit hall. Your body and mind will thank you.                                              booth offering complimentary
        ■ GUIDED MEDITATIONS CLASS: Guided meditations lit-                                             leadership and life coaching
          erally walk you through a meditation and help you find                                        sessions for veterinarians,
          a calm and peaceful state—one step at a time. Join in                                         veterinary technicians and
          on a guided meditation during the conference to kick                    support team members. Dr. Cappel enjoys working
          start or compliment your personal meditation practice.                  with veterinary leaders and their teams to cultivate
        ■ GENTLE YOGA CLASS: Start your conference day off                        mutual respect and encourage honest communica-
            centered and happy with a morning gentle yoga flow.                   tion to foster a cooperative and enjoyable working
                Beginners and experienced students will enjoy                     environment. She values harmony in the work-
                    receiving the benefits of this heart opening,                 place and enjoys conflict mediation.
                     breath focused class. Yoga clothes and mat                        Dr. Cappel will help you work through issues
                     recommended.                                                 such as, goal setting, time management, conflict
                                                                                  resolution, self-doubt, compassion fatigue, practice
                                                                                  ownership and relationship building. She will help
                             ABOUT DANA MESKE
                                                                                  you develop a plan to challenge and improve your
                            Nineteen years ago, Dana Meske,                       thinking around various issues in the profession or
                            put her roots down at Parkway                         your personal life.
                            Small Animal & Exotic Hospital as a                        Dr. Cappel works as a small animal and exotic
                            kennel assistant. Now, as the prac-                   pet veterinarian, leadership and life coach. She has
                            tice groups CAO (Chief Administra-                    been a practice owner for over 20 years running a
                            tive Officer), she finds daily fulfill-               four-doctor veterinary practice in Warren. She cur-
            ment in playing a part in the development of the                      rently authors a weekly blog for veterinary teams,
            practice groups team. Dana decided to pursue a                        which deals with issues that we face in the veterinary
            yoga teaching certification after she felt a strong                   profession. Veterinary Life - Dr. Julie Cappel
            correlation between the benefits of practicing yoga                        Sessions may be informal in the exhibit hall or
            and relieving the stress associated with the many                     can be scheduled privately any time during the con-
            flavors of emotion that encompass the day to day                      ference. Simply stop by the table to speak to her or
            environment of veterinary medicine. Being able to                     set up a meeting time ahead of the conference by
            build this yoga platform for her team and to share                    visiting her website www.juliecappel.com or email
            it with others is a dream come true.                                  jacappeldvm@gmail.com.

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                                                                                                 REGISTRATION: ENTIRE CONFERENCE (choose one)
   registration deadline                                                                        Includes exhibitors’ reception, MSU·CVM reception, and free lunches.
   Registration must be received by January 7, 2019. After January 7, the on-
                                                                                                MVMA or other State VMA member . . . . . . . . . . . .  $365 . . . . . . . $435                  $ ____________
   site rate will apply. MVMA will mail your registration materials in advance
                                                                                                MVMA 2018 graduate member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $265 . . . . . . . $335               $ ____________
   if you pre­register by January 7. Just watch for your registration packet in
                                                                                                MVMA life member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $195 . . . . . . . $265    $ ____________
   the mail and be sure to bring it with you to the MVC. You are not required
                                                                                                Non-member veterinarian in Michigan  . . . . . . . . .  $515 . . . . . . . $585                  $ ____________
   to check-in if you received your name badge in the mail.
                                                                                                Licensed Veterinary Technician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $265 . . . . . . . $335          $ ____________
                                                                                                Non-licensed office staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $265 . . . . . . . $335    $ ____________
                     JANU A R Y 2 5 – 2 7 , 2 0 1 9 • LA N S IN G , M ICHIG A N                 Veterinary Practice Staff Affiliate Member* . . . . . .  $235 . . . . . . . $305                  $ ____________
                                                                                                     *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.                                      ONE-DAY REGISTRATION (choose one)
                                                                                                Includes exhibitors’ reception, MSU·CVM reception, and free lunches.
‣ SEPARATE FORM: Please submit a separate form for each person
                                                                                                MVMA or other State VMA member . . . . . . . . . . . .  $255 . . . . . . . $315                  $ ____________
   registering. (Exception: significant other/guest.)
                                                                                                Non-member veterinarian in Michigan  . . . . . . . . .  $405 . . . . . . . $465                  $ ____________
‣ I.D. BADGES: All attendees must wear their own conference identification                       Licensed Veterinary Technician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $195 . . . . . . . $255          $ ____________
   badge. Badge sharing, splitting, and copies are prohibited.                                  Non-licensed office staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $195 . . . . . . . $255    $ ____________
                                                                                                Veterinary Practice Staff Affiliate Member* . . . . . .  $185 . . . . . . . $245                  $ ____________
‣ REFUNDS: Refunds, less $60, will be made for cancellation requests
                                                                                                     *You must be an MVMA affiliate member, not just work for an MVMA veterinarian member.
   submitted in writing to registrations@michvma.org no later than January 7,
                                                                                                ‣ CHECK DAY: □ Friday □ Saturday □ Sunday (Sunday-only excludes wet labs; fee = $125)
   2019. MVC regrets that no refunds will be issued for later cancellations or
   no-shows.                                                                                     SIGNIFICANT OTHER / GUEST REGISTRATION (NON-VETERINARIAN)

‣ SPECIAL ASSISTANCE requests should be submitted by January 2, 2019.                           Social events only (no seminars) @ $65.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ ____________

   Call MVMA at (517) 347-4710.                                                                 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
‣ CONTACT INFORMATION:
                                                                                                 WET LABS
   The address you enter below will be used to mail your registration
   materials if you register by January 7. We will not mail to addresses                        You must be a paid registrant for the conference on the day you are attending
   outside the U.S.; these packets will be available for pickup at the                          the wet lab, and for the wet lab you wish to attend.

   MVC.                                                                                         Veterinarians only
                                                                                                □ Equine Lameness Wet Lab (15 participants; fee: $75)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ ___________
                                                                                                □ Exotics Wet Lab* (20 participants; fee: $50)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ ___________
                                                                                                     *Registration and attendance is mandatory for Saturday’s lecture on Elective Altering in Exotic Companion
attendee’s first & last name (for name badge)                                                          Mammals: More Than One Way To Do It.

                                                                                                Veterinary Technicians only
‣ TYPE OF BADGE HOLDER (check one):
                                                                                                □ CPR for Vet Techs Wet Lab (20 participants; fee: $40) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ ___________
   □ Veterinarian  □ LVT  □ Non-veterinarian office staff
                                                                                                 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) 347-4666
HOTEL REGISTRATION INFORMATION

General Information
For the 2019 MVC, please make your hotel reservations online or by
phone with the Conference Hotels directly. Visit www.lansing.org/
mvc or phone the hotel at the number listed below and be certain to
mention the special housing code for discounted rates.

Radisson Hotel Lansing      (HEADQUARTER HOTEL)

$132.95 + TAX
111 N. GRAND AVE., LANSING, MI 48933
TEL (517) 482-0188 / TOLL-FREE (800) 333-3333 / FAX (517) 487-6646

The discounted room rate will be available until January 10, 2019
or until the room block is sold out.

East Lansing Marriott @ University Place
$145.00 + TAX
300 M.A.C. AVE., EAST LANSING, MI 48823
TEL (517) 337-4440 / TOLL-FREE (800) 646-4678 / FAX (517) 337-5001

The discounted room rate will be available until January 3, 2019
or until the room block is sold out.

Courtyard by Marriott–Lansing
$122.00 + TAX
2710 LAKE LANSING RD., LANSING, MI 48912
TEL (517) 482-0500 / TOLL-FREE (888) 284-1894 / FAX (517) 482-0557

The discounted room rate will be available until January 4, 2019
or until the room block is sold out.
mvc employment interviews
                                                                                             friday, january 25       saturday, january 26
                                                              employment interviews          9 am–noon & 2–4 pm       9 am–noon & 2–4 pm

Like past years, MVC conference registrants and MVMA         Once interviewees begin registration, practitioners can
members can conduct individual interviews with senior        view and print a list of their interview schedules through
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and Licensed Veteri-     their Handshake account. Please be sure to verify the stu-
nary Technician (LVT) students.                              dents that have signed up for an interview session with
                                                             you in Handshake. We ask that you check in prior to the
WHERE                                                        interview session, so we can direct you to the room in
Lansing Radisson Hotel, Regency Rooms I & II, State          which it will be conducted.
Rooms I & II, and Michigan Rooms I, II, & III.
                                                             INTERVIEW SPACE
WHEN                                                         We have a limited number of rooms to conduct individual
Friday, January 25 @ 9:00 am–12:00 pm & 1:00 pm–             interviews. We have done our best to use the space avail-
4:00 pm.                                                     able to create a comfortable environment for you to con-
                                                             duct interviews. However, a private interview space is not
REGISTRATION                                                 guaranteed. The need may arise for several interviews to
Employers can register for employment interviews             be conducted in a single larger space. We ask for your
through the following link: https://msu.co1.qualtrics.       cooperation in recognizing these space limitations.
com/jfe/form/SV_9F8Y2pnjruBZxOJ.
                                                             Visit our website https://goo.gl/rZwvHg for additional
Registrants will be directed to provide practice/organiza-   details and contact information.
tion name, contact information for representatives at-
tending, and time slots you are available on January 25 to   Paul Edwards
conduct interviews. The deadline for employer regis-         MSU·CVM Career Services Coordinator
tration is December 21, 2018.

Interview scheduling will be organized using a system
called Handshake. You must have a Handshake ac-
count to participate in MVC interviews. Follow the
link to sign up for a free Handshake account, or sign in
to your existing account: https://app.joinhandshake.
com/login.

MSU-CVM DVM and LVT senior class students will use the
Handshake system to review profiles and available inter-
viewing times for participating employers. Beginning
January 7, students can use the Handshake system
to sign up for open interview slots. Student registra-
tion will close on January 22, 2019.
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                                                                         professional programs mvc support
                  2144 Commons Parkway, Okemos, MI 48864
                  tel    (517) 347-4710
                                                                         office
                  fax    (517) 347-4666                                  736 Wilson Road, A-22, East Lansing, MI 48824
                  e-mail mvma@michvma.org                                tel     (517) 353-3615
                  web    michvma.org                                     e-mail walserje@cvm.msu.edu
                                                                         web     http://cvm.msu.edu/mvc

s p o n s o r s

                  platinum                                               Michigan State University Veterinary Medical Center
                  Dechra Veterinary Products                                sponsoring Saturday’s Luncheon
                    sponsoring Dr. Randall Thomas and Daniel Langlois,   Patterson Veterinary Supply
                    and supporting Dr. Jane Manfredi                        supporting the Large Animal and Equine Practitioners
                                                                            Reception and the Equine Wet Lab
                                                                         Zoetis
                  gold
                                                                            sponsoring Friday’s Food Animal Program,
                  BabelBark
                                                                            and Dr. Margo Macpherson
                     sponsoring Eric Garcia
                  Bayer Animal Health
                     sponsoring Dr. Mike Lappin
                                                                         silver
                                                                         Equinosis
                  Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health
                                                                           supporting the Equine Wet Lab
                     sponsoring Friday’s luncheon, Dr. Carrie Jacobs
                     and supporting the Large Animal and Equine          Royal Canin
                     Practitioners Reception                               sponsoring Dr. Veronica Whiteside,
                                                                           and Dr. Michael Willard
                  CareCredit
                     sponsoring Robin Brogdon, MA                        Sophie’s Seminar, Inc.
                                                                           sponsoring Dr. Mike Petty
                  CEVA Animal Health
                     sponsoring Dr. Garret Pachtinger
                  Jazz Medical LLC                                       bronze
                     sponsoring Dr. Steve Mehler                         Animal Neurology & MRI Center
                  Merck Animal Health                                      general sponsor
                     sponsoring Saturday’s Food Animal Dairy Cattle      Aurora Pharmaceutical
                     Program                                               supporting Dr. Margo Macpherson
                  Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic        Oakland Veterinary Referral Services
                     Laboratory                                            general sponsor
                     sponsoring Saturday’s Emerging Animal Health        United Dairy Industry of Michigan
                     and Disease Program                                   sponsoring Jolene Griffin and Jane Hillstrom
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