2024 Conference Schedule
Friday, April 19
Saturday, April 20
VET, VET LAB • TECH, SUPPORT STAFF, MGR.
Sunday, April 21
VET • TECH, SS/FULL TEAM, MGR., TECH LAB
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.) |
Amanda Shelby Pulse Ox Shiz |
Kelly Foltz Only a Flesh Wound? Care for Complex Wounds --- |
David Liss How the AVENGERS Beat THANOS – Developing Great Teams |
BREAK 10:15-10:45 (Tech) 9:45-10:15 (Mgr.) |
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10:45-noon (Tech) 10:15-noon (Mgr.) |
Amanda Shelby Anesthesia/Analgesia for Abdominal Procedures |
Kelly Foltz There Isn’t a Panic Button: Improve Your Practice’s Emergency Response --- |
David Liss Think Like a CEO – Strategic Mgmt. for the Vet Mgmt Professional |
LUNCH 12:00 - 1:30 |
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1:30 - 3:15 (Tech) 1:30-2:45 (Mgr.) |
Liza Wysong Monitoring the Canine and Feline Diabetic Patient |
Kelly Foltz Hacked: The Red Rubber Catheter --- |
David Liss Think Like a CFO – Financial Management |
BREAK 3:15 - 3:45 (Tech) 2:45 - 3:15 (Mgr.) |
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3:45 - 5:00 (Tech) 3:15 - 5:00 (Mgr.) |
Liza Wysong Feline Triaditis, the Triple Threat |
Kelly Foltz The Basic B*tch: "Basic" Nursing Care With Big Impact --- |
David Liss Carrot or the Stick - Motivating the Team |
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 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) |
Amanda Shelby What is Happening? Reading Between the Lines |
Liza Wysong Plan Ahead: Creating Veterinary Care Plans --- |
Dr. Liz Ruelle Weight Management For Your Fat Cats! |
Dr. Adam Little Riding the Wave: Navigating Rapid Technological Change |
BREAK 10:15-10:45 (Tech) 9:45-10:15 (Mgr./SS) |
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10:45-noon (Tech) 10:15-noon (Mgr./SS) |
Amanda Shelby Anesthesia/Analgesia for Brachycephalic Breeds |
Liza Wysong Venipuncture and Vascular Access --- |
Dr. Liz Ruelle Supporting Our Senior Cats |
Dr. Adam Little Smart Practice: AI's Role in Veterinary Innovation |
LUNCH 12:00 - 1:30 |
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1:30 - 3:15 (Tech/SS) 1:30-2:45 (Mgr.) |
Kelly Foltz When Cats Go Splat: Nursing the Feline Trauma Patient --- |
Liza Wysong CPR – the RECOVER Initiative --- |
David Liss Triage – How to Properly Handle Emergencies --- |
Dr. Adam Little From Theory to Action: Leveraging ChatGPT to Help With Client, Hospital, and Patient Tasks |
BREAK 3:15-3:45 (Tech/SS) 2:45-3:15 (Mgr.) |
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3:45 - 5:00 (Tech/SS) 3:15-5:00 (Mgr.) |
Kelly Foltz Dopp It Like It’s Hot: Blood Pressure Review --- |
Liza Wysong Understanding the Numbers: A Technician's Guide to Laboratory Interpretation --- |
David Liss Didn’t You Hear Me? Communication and Why it is So Difficult --- |
Dr. Adam Little Tech Adoption Mastery: Strategies for Veterinary Practices |
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 cont'd...
Time | Tech I Halifax A |
Tech/Support Staff Acadia |
Bus. Managers Annapolis |
8:30-10:15 | Kelly Foltz I Hate IMHA: A Review --- |
Amanda Shelby Cultural Environment of Veterinary Profession: Change is Possible --- |
David Liss Why Vet Clients Don’t Like Rounded Prices: Behavioural Economic Insights on Your Clients |
BREAK 10:00-10:30 |
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10:45-noon | Amanda Shelby Tricks of the Trade --- |
Kelly Foltz Me-OUCH! Feline Pain Assessment and Intervention --- |
David Liss Recruiting Staff in Tough Times |
LUNCH 12:00-1:00 |
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1:00-2:30 | Amanda Shelby Solutions for Dilutions: Veterinary Mathematics --- |
Liza Wysong Bringing Vaccine Guidelines to Life --- |
David Liss Leading Your Employees to Dream More, Learn More and Do More --- |
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. |
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Exhibitor's Schedule: Student Sponsorship: |
Wifi Sponsors: |
Charging Station Sponsors: Saturday: Sunday: |
Lanyards and Bags Bags: |
Save the date for APVC 2025 April 25 - 27, 2025 |
APVC Committee on Arrangements: |
Last update: April 20, 2024