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2024 Conference Schedule

Friday, April 19

VET • TECH, MGR.

Saturday, April 20

VET, VET LAB • TECH, SUPPORT STAFF, MGR.

Sunday, April 21

VET • TECH, SS/FULL TEAM, MGR., TECH LAB

 

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Friday, April 19

Breakfast:

Time Vet I
Sable A/B		 Vet II
Sable C/D		 Vet III
Halifax B/C		 Vet/Tech Exotics
Atlantic Suite
8:30 - 10:00 Dr. Sue Ettinger
What’s New in Cancer
 Dr. Liz Ruelle
Chronic Arthritis and Pain in Feline Patients
 Dr. Julie Menard
Clinical Reasoning. Gut Feeling vs. Scratching Your Head
 Dr. Christoph Mans
Small Mammals – How to Get Started!
BREAK
10:00 - 10:30
10:30 - noon Dr. Sue Ettinger
Beyond Prednisone: Canine Lymphoma Updates
 Dr. Liz Ruelle
Diabetes Mellitus in Feline Patients. How Sweet It Isn’t
 Dr. Julie Menard
Antimicrobial Resistance and Stewardship For Everyday Practice
 Dr. Christoph Mans
Small Mammals – Clinical Techniques
LUNCH
12:00 - 1:30
1:30 - 3:00 Dr. Sue Ettinger
Managing Feline Lymphoma in Practice
 Dr. Jo-Annie Letendre
Pancreatitis: More Common and Sometimes More Severe Than You Think
 Dr. Julie Menard
The GI Microbiome in Dogs. All Diseases Begin in the Gut
 Dr. Christoph Mans
Rabbits: Common Disorders I (GI & Dentistry)
BREAK
3:00 - 3:30
3:30 - 5:00 Dr. Sue Ettinger
Diagnosis and Treatment of Canine Mast Cell Tumors: Latest Advances
 Dr. Jo-Annie Letendre
Toxicology: What Did They Get Into? A Literature Review and Case Discussion
 Dr. Julie Menard
Point of Care Ultrasound for General Practitioners. You Can Do It Too!
 Dr. Christoph Mans
Rabbits: Common Disorders II (Non-GI)
5:00-6:30 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.)		 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.)  
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
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.)
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
5:00-6:30 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 20

Yoga: 6:45 am - Sable rooms (mats will be provided if you do not have your own).

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		 Vet/Tech Exotics
Atlantic Suite
8:30-10:00 Dr. Sue Ettinger
Masses in the Spleen: What Does It Mean? How to Diagnose and Treat HSA
 Dr. Charlie Pye
Prudent Antimicrobial Use in Dermatology
 Dr. Julie Menard
The New Science of Sepsis
 Dr. Christoph Mans
Small Mammals: Common Diseases of Common Species
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BREAK
10:00 - 10:30
10:30-noon Dr. Sue Ettinger
Cancer ABCs: Aspirates, Biopsies and Cytology
 Dr. Charlie Pye
Atopic Dermatitis: A New Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment
Dr. Julie Menard
Respiratory Distress in Dogs and Cats
 Dr. Christoph Mans
Avian Medicine – How to Get Started
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LUNCH
12:00 - 1:30		 ---
1:30-3:00 Dr. Sue Ettinger
Mammary Tumors: Dogs vs. Cats
--- 		Dr. Charlie Pye
Decoding Dermatology Diagnostics
 Dr. Jo-Annie Letendre
Feline Urinary Tract Obstruction. When Cats Can’t Pee
 Dr. Christoph Mans
Reptile Medicine – How to Get Started
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BREAK
3:00-3:30
3:30-5:00 Dr. Sue Ettinger
Eat This, Not That. What to Feed the Pet with Cancer
--- 		Dr. Charlie Pye
Otitis Externa: Management or Cure?
 Dr. Jo-Annie Letendre
Anaphylaxis: From Pathophysiology to Treatment
 Dr. Christoph Mans
Reptiles – Common Diseases in Common Species
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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)		 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)
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		 ---
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.)
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, April 21
Time Vet I
Sable A/B		 Vet II
Sable C/D		 Vet III
Halifax B/C
8:30 - 10:00 Dr. Charlie Pye
Feline Dermatology. The Usual Suspects
 Dr. Liz Ruelle
Feline Dentals: Tiny Teeth, Big Problems
 Dr. Jo-Annie Letendre
RECOVER: Preparedness, Basic and Advanced Life Support. Be Ready to Save Lives!
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BREAK
10:00 - 10:30
10:30 - noon Dr. Charlie Pye
Pododermatitis: My Feet Are Itchy!
 Dr. Liz Ruelle
Feline Kidney Disease: Acute vs. Chronic
 Dr. Jo-Annie Letendre
Hypoadrenocorticism: Diagnosis, Treatment and Mgmt. of Complications
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LUNCH
12:00 - 1:00
1:00 - 2:30 Dr. Charlie Pye
Dermatology Communication Tips and Tricks & Efficiency with Dermatology in Practice
 Dr. Liz Ruelle
Lab Hacks with Feline Patients
 Dr. Jo-Annie Letendre
Heat Stroke HOT DAWG (or cat)!
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		 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  
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
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
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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 – 6:30 pm
Saturday: 9:45 am – 6:00 pm

Student Sponsorship:

Wifi Sponsors:
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Charging Station Sponsors:
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Saturday:
Sunday:

Lanyards and Bags
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Bags:

 
Save the date for APVC 2025
April 25 - 27, 2025

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: February 23, 2024