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Join us for this free educational event:

 

Winterfest 2024
Sunday, February 4th, 2024
Sheraton, Portland Airport

VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists is pleased to present another informative, educational event for veterinary professionals! These programs will include four 50-minute lectures featuring the hospital’s doctors, technicians and leadership team members.

 

Where:

Sheraton Portland Airport
8235 NE Airport Way
Portland, OR 97220
503-281-2500

Parking at the hotel is complimentary. Bring your ticket to registration for validation.

 

Cost:

Complimentary/Free of charge

 

Registration:

To register, click on the program title below.

The doctor and technician program has been submitted (but is not yet approved for four hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval).

 

Program

Registration / Breakfast
7:15 am - 7:40 am

Welcome
7:45 am - 8:00 am

Speakers
8:00 am - 12:20 pm

Break
10:00 am - 10:30 am

Closing Comments
12:20 pm - 12:30 pm

Doctor Program

7:45 am - 8:00 am
Welcome

8:00 am - 10:00 am
The Oncology Team presents:

“Updates on the Surgical Management of Canine Mast Cell Tumors”
Sarah Salyer, MS, DVM, DACVS-SA, ACVS Fellow, Surgical Oncology

“Canine Mast Cell Tumors: A Clinical Approach and Updates on Medical Management”
Matt Dowling, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology)

“Radiation Therapy for Non-Cancerous Diseases”
Catie McDonald, DVM, DACVIM (O), DACVR (RO)

10:00 am - 10:30 am
Break

10:30 am - 11:20 am
The Neurology Team presents:

“Tis the Seizin’ – Seizure Management 101”
Brittani D’Amico, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology)

“Neurology’s ‘X-Files’: The Truth–and Cool Cases–Are Out There”
Courtney Korff, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology)

11:30 am - 12:20 pm
“We didn’t start the fire! An overview of uveitis and select case presentations”
Nicole Langer, DVM, Ophthalmology, Specialty Intern

12:20 pm - 12:30 pm
Closing Comments

Technician Program

7:45 am - 8:00 am
Welcome

8:00 am - 8:50 am
“The Poisoner’s Handbook: Telltale Signs of Toxicity for the Veterinary Technician”
Heidi Houchen, DVM

9:00 am - 9:50 am
“Neurology Tilt-A-Whirl: Demystifying Vestibular Disease in the Dog and Cat”
Karen Kline, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology)

10:00 am - 10:30 am
Break

10:30 am - 11:20 am
“The ABC’s of ECG’S”
Emi Menzen, DVM

11:30 am - 12:20 pm
“Patient Safety and Critical Thinking”
Heather Hensley, CVT, ER/ICU, Technician Trainer

12:20 pm - 12:30 pm
Closing Comments

Hospital Manager Program

7:45 am - 8:00 am
Welcome

8:10 am - 9:00 am
“Integrity Unleashed: Leading with a Clear Conscience”
Verna Lloyd, Sr. P&O (HR) Partner, VCA Western Division

9:10 am - 10:00 am
“Let’s Rewrite the Narrative! Aftercare is NOT an Afterthought”
Christina Melendez, CVT, Territory Manager–Oregon–West Coast Pet Memorial

10:00 am - 10:30 am
Break

10:30 am - 11:20 am
“Leading with Purr-fect Presence: The Art of Attentive Leadership”
Verna Lloyd, Sr. P&O (HR) Partner, VCA Western Division

11:30 am - 12:20 pm
“Empowering Teams, Inspiring Change: A Journey to Our Hospital”
Brent Meyer, MBA, VCA NWVS Hospital Director

12:20 pm - 12:30 pm
Closing Comments

Winterfest 2024, 4.5 continuing education credits (in person delivery), VHMA approved course ID 23-84.

For registration or sponsorship assistance, email Phyllis Collins at phyllis.collins@vca.com or call 503-656-3999.