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2025 Conference Program

The 2025 conference has now concluded. Thank you to all our speakers and sponsors!

Friday, April 25

VET • TECH, MGR.

Saturday, April 26

VET • TECH, SUPPORT STAFF, MGR.

Sunday, April 27

VET • TECH, SUPPORT STAFF, MGR.

 

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Friday, April 25

Breakfast:
Time Vet I
Sable A/B		 Vet II
Sable C/D		 Vet III
Halifax B/C
8:30 - 10:00 Dr. Anthony Fischetti
Basic Radiology of the Thorax
 Dr. Jenifer Chatfield
CIRDC (Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex)
Why So Complicated?
 Dr. Amy Thomson
Foundations of Dentistry:
Awake & Anesthetized Oral Exam and Dental Blocks
BREAK
10:00 - 10:30
10:30 - noon Dr. Anthony Fischetti
Pneumonia in Cats vs. Dogs:
Not So Basic Radiology of the Thorax
 Dr. Jenifer Chatfield
Guardians of the Gateway!
The Secret World of Mucosal Immunity
 Dr. Amy Thomson
Periodontal Disease:
Diagnostics & Treatments
LUNCH
12:00 - 1:30
1:30 - 3:00 Dr. Anthony Fischetti
Are All Bulldogs Abnormal?
Breed Variation in Radiology
 Dr. Terry Curtis
Intro to Behaviour: Language & Learning is Everything
 Dr. Chris Mariani
Search & Seizure:
Looking for New Anticonvulsant Options
BREAK
3:00 - 3:30
3:30 - 5:00 Dr. Anthony Fischetti
Diffuse Liver Disease
in Dogs and Cats
 Dr. Terry Curtis
Why Dogs Bite!
 Dr. Chris Mariani
Seize the Day:
Emergent Tx and Mgmt. of Status Epilepticus
5:00-6:00 Reception: Exhibitor's Hall
Prize Draws: Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel weekend for two and a $500 gift card from APVC.

Friday cont'd...

Time Tech I
Halifax A		 Tech II
Compass Rm.		 Bus. Managers
Annapolis
8:30-10:15 (Tech)
8:30-9:45 (Mgr.)		 Amy Newfield
Caring for the Hospitalized Senior Pet
 Karen Roach
Touch of Triage
 Dr. Peter Weinstein
Patient Lifetime Value:
Keeping Clients for LIFE!
BREAK
10:15-10:45 (Tech)
9:45-10:15 (Mgr.)  
10:45-noon (Tech)
10:15-noon (Mgr.)		 Amy Newfield
Fluid Therapy:
Understanding Types & Uses
 Karen Roach
Are You Keeping Score?
The Importance of a Pain Scoring System
 Dr. Peter Weinstein
Stand Out by Being Outstanding
LUNCH
12:00 - 1:30
1:30 - 3:15 (Tech)
1:30-2:45 (Mgr.)		 Amy Newfield
Rule of 20:
What is the Best for Critical Patients
 Dr. Susan Little
Blocked Cats: The First Five Minutes
 Dr. Peter Weinstein
Leadership & Team Building for Practice Success
BREAK
3:15 - 3:45 (Tech)
2:45 - 3:15 (Mgr.)
3:45 - 5:00 (Tech)
3:15 - 5:00 (Mgr.)		 Amy Newfield
From Poop to Vomit:
GI Disease
 Dr. Susan Little
Things You Might Not Know About FeLV/FIV Testing
 Dr. Peter Weinstein
Keep Clients Coming Back
5:00-6:00 Reception: Exhibitor's Hall
Prize Draws: Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel weekend for two and a $500 gift card from APVC.
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Saturday, April 26

Yoga: 6:45 am - Sable rooms (mats will be provided).

5K Fun Run: starts 6:50 am -Meet outside of the Sable rooms, 1st floor near water entrance. Snacks and refreshments will be provided and there is no charge for these events. Sign up at the Registration desk at any time. Participating prizes will be drawn.

Breakfast:
Time Vet I
Sable A/B		 Vet II
Sable C/D		 Vet III
Halifax B/C
8:30-10:00 Dr. Anthony Fischetti
Point of Care Ultrasound for the Abdomen
 Dr. Jenifer Chatfield
Canine Leptospirosis:
Clinical Presentations & Updates in Recommendations
 Dr. Chris Mariani
The Gait Exam:
Underutilized But Critically Important
BREAK
10:00 - 10:30
10:30-noon Dr. Anthony Fischetti
Point of Care Ultrasound for the Thorax
 Dr. Jenifer Chatfield
Risky Business:
Occupational Hazards & Disease Transmission
Dr. Chris Mariani
Is it Orthopedic or Neurologic?
Sorting Our Lamenesses & Paresis in Dogs That Won't Get Up
LUNCH
12:00 - 1:30
1:30-3:00 Dr. Anthony Fischetti
Radiology Case Challenges
Part I
 Dr. Amy Thomson
Broken Bites and Worn Smiles:
Navigating These Dental Challenges
 Dr. Terry Curtis
Still #1 for a Reason:
Feline House Soiling - YUCK
BREAK
3:00-3:30
3:30-5:00 Dr. Anthony Fischetti
Radiology Case Challenges
Part II
 Dr. Amy Thomson
Cat Class:
All Things Feline Dentistry
 Dr. Terry Curtis
Feline Aggression:
Human Directed and Intercat
5:00-6:00 Reception: Exhibitor's Hall
Prize Draws: Various industry draws and a $500 Visa gift card from APVC.

Saturday cont'd...

Time Tech I
Halifax A		 Tech II
Compass Rm.		 Support Staff
Acadia		 Bus. Managers
Annapolis
8:30-10:15 (Tech)
8:30-9:45 (Mgr./SS)		 Karen Roach
The Invisible Affliction of Veterinary Medicine: Chronic Pain
 Dr. Susan Little
Surviving Acute Respiratory Distress in Cats
 Amy Newfield
Common Illness & Injuries in Dogs & Cats
 Dr. Peter Weinstein
One Eye on the Wheel, One Eye on the Dashboard:
Using Your Data for Keeping You on Track
BREAK
10:15-10:45 (Tech)
9:45-10:15 (Mgr./SS)
10:45-noon (Tech)
10:15-noon (Mgr./SS)		 Karen Roach
Another One Bites the Dust: Unless You Learn CPR First! Recover 2.0
 Dr. Susan Little
FIP: Is it Finally a Treatable Disease?
 Amy Newfield
Triage for Front Office Staff:
How to Handle the Surprise Visit
 Dr. Peter Weinstein
Staff Meetings Suck:
What To Do About It
LUNCH
12:00 - 1:30
1:30 - 3:15 (Tech/SS)
1:30-2:45 (Mgr.)		 Karen Roach
Don't Be a Pain: Analgesia for the Emergency and Critical Care Patient
 Dr. Susan Little
Feline Feeding Tubes Save Lives!
 Dr. Peter Weinstein
Have You Called Your Practice Recently?
 Amy Newfield
Turn the Negativity Around:
How to Convert a Team's Thinking
BREAK
3:15-3:45 (Tech/SS)
2:45-3:15 (Mgr.)
3:45 - 5:00 (Tech/SS)
3:15-5:00 (Mgr.)		 Karen Roach
You're Breaking My Heart: Nursing Care of the Cardiac Patient
 Dr. Susan Little
A Revolution in Feline Diabetes Mellitus Care! Novel Drugs and New Recommendations
 Dr. Peter Weinstein
Exceeding Client Expectations is a Team Sport
 Amy Newfield
Embracing Conflict:
It Can Be Healthy
5:00-6:00 Reception: Exhibitor's Hall
Prize Draws: Various industry draws and a $500 Visa gift card from APVC.
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Sunday, April 27

Breakfast:
Time Vet I
Sable A/B		 Vet II
Sable C/D		 Vet III
Halifax B/C
8:30 - 10:00 Dr. Chris Mariani
Cats are NOT Small Dogs:
Feline Neurology in a Nutshell
 Dr. Jenifer Chatfield
Influenza: Is the Sky Falling?
 Dr. Terry Curtis
Behavioural Psychopharmacology
BREAK
10:00 - 10:30
10:30 - noon Dr. Chris Mariani
Pain in the Neck:
Diagnosing & Treating Neck Pain in Small Animals
Dr. Jenifer Chatfield
That's How You Get That?!? Infectious Disease Pathogens & Transmission
 Dr. Amy Thomson
Dental Radiology
LUNCH
12:00 - 1:00
1:00 - 2:30 Dr. Terry Curtis
Noise & Storm Anxiety
 Dr. Jenifer Chatfield
Zoonotic Risks in Exotic Pets: Understanding the Hidden Dangers to Human Health
 Dr. Amy Thomson
Oral Tumors:
How to Biopsy and Treat
2:30-3:00 Closing Awards and Draws (Halifax Ballrooms A/B/C)
Prize Draws: APVC prizes, Visa gift cards ($1000, $750 and a $500) and an Apple iPad.

Sunday cont'd...

Time Tech I
Halifax A		 Support Staff
Acadia		 Bus. Managers
Annapolis
8:30-10:00 Dr. Susan Little
Creating Cat-friendly Veterinary Experiences
 Amy Newfield
Time Management:
How to Make Time Work for You
 Dr. Peter Weinstein
How to be High Tech & High Touch
BREAK
10:00-10:30  
10:30-noon Karen Roach
Purring Through the Pain: Understanding Chronic Pain and Hospice Care for Cats
 Dr. Susan Little
How to Communicate With Cat Owners
 Amy Newfield
Communications 101
LUNCH
12:00-1:00
1:00-2:30 Karen Roach
Disheartening Complications in the ER
 Dr. Susan Little
The ABCs of Feline Vaccinations
 Amy Newfield
Difficult Clients:
Turning Snappy into Happy
2:30-3:00 Closing Awards and Draws (Halifax Ballrooms ABC)
Prize Draws: APVC prizes, Visa gift cards ($1000, $750 and a $500) and an Apple iPad.

 

Exhibitor's Schedule:
Friday: 9:45 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday: 9:45 am – 6:00 pm

Student Sponsorship:

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Charging Station Sponsors:
Friday, Saturday and Sunday:

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Save the date for APVC 2026
April 17-19, 2026

APVC Committee on Arrangements:
Courtney Sherlock
PO Box 310, Eastern Passage, NS B3G 1M6
Email: courtney.sherlock@apvc.ca
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Last update: May 12, 2025