May 29 – June 1, 2014 - Veterinary Health Care Team of Arizona

Desert West
May 29 – June 1, 2014
Hilton Tucson El Conquistador
Golf & Tennis Resort
Conference
2014
Arizona Veterinary Medical Association
100 W. Coolidge St., Phoenix, AZ 85013
Phone: 602.242.7936 • Fax: 602.249.3828
www.azvma.org
SCHEDULE
THURSDAY, MAY 29
Optional Workshop: (Available under Ala-Carte)
1:30–6:15 pm (4.5 CE hours)
Sponsored by: Merial Limited
Breakfast: 7:30 – 8:30 am (1 CE hour)
Speaker/Breakfast: Kim Perkins, PhD
Sponsored by: Spectrum Labs
• Random antibiotic/board spectrum risks
Speaker: Jay Johnson, DVM
Exotic Animal Medicine & Surgery
• How to spay desert tortoises
• How to identify & treat Scorpion envenomation’s
in Chelonia
• How to properly identify & treat respiratory
infections in Chelonia
• Care & treatment of juvenile reptiles
• How to diagnose & treat dental disease in exotic
small mammals
Veterinarian Session: 8:45 am–12:00 pm (3 CE hours)
Speaker: Michael Davidson, DVM, DACVO
Sponsored by: AZ Pet Vet & Eye Care for Animals
Veterinary Ophthalmology
• Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca in dogs: Cyclosporine
and beyond
• Principles of diagnosing and managing
corneal ulcers in dogs
• Ophthalmoscopy…unlocking the wealth of
information found in the ocular fundus
Speaker: Perry Durham, DVM
• Arizona incident readiness
• The role of veterinarians in disaster response
Staff Session: 8:45 am–12:00 pm (3 CE hours)
Speaker: Tracy Dowdy, CVPM
Supported by: Zoetis
Developing a Successful Healthcare Team
• More communication please
• Standards for standard-setting
• Going with the flow
• Power to the people
Speaker: Detective Michael W. Duffey (PCSD’73-07)
Animal Cruelty Investigator
Animal Cruelty — A Veterinarian’s Perspective
• A better understanding between “Care in
an Unkind Manner” vs. “Animal Cruelty”
• How to report animal cruelty & what is needed
for prosecution
Speaker: Todd Driggers, DVM
Tips and Approaches to “Above All, Do No Harm”
to Mammalian Patients
• Common emergencies
• Practical nutrition
• Basic diagnostic testing
FRIDAY, MAY 30
Registration: 7:00– 7:30 am
Speaker/Breakfast: 7:30–9:00 am (1.5 CE hour)
Speaker: Linda Ellis, DVM
Sponsored by: AVMA PLIT
Veterinarian Session: 9:00 am–12:15 pm (3 CE hours)
Speaker: Michael Davidson, DVM, DACVO
Sponsored by: AZ Pet Vet & Eye Care for Animals
Veterinary Ophthalmology
• Getting the most out of your ophthalmic examination
• Feline herpes virus ocular disease
• A primer on common non-FHV-1 eye disease in cats
Speaker/Keynote Luncheon: 12:30–1:45 pm (1 CE hour)
Donald L. Noah, DVM, MPH, DACVPM
Sponsored by: Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson
Veterinary Medical Leadership — A Military Perspective
• Discussion of veterinary leadership and overview
of military medicine
Veterinarian & Staff Session 2:00–5:15 pm (3 CE hours)
(Staff members see pricing on page 3)
Speaker: Coleen Ellis, CT, CPLP
Sponsored by: PALS (Pet & Animal Lovers Service)
Keeping Clients Despite Death
• The importance of rituals
• Keeping clients despite the death — Understanding the
basics of companioning
• What the grief heart needs as well as the grief needs
for children & pets
Welcome Reception: Tailgate Party 5:30–6:30 pm
See Events for details. Please pre-register family members.
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SATURDAY, MAY 31
Allied Industry Exhibit Hall Luncheon: 12:00–2:00 pm
See Events for details.
Veterinarian Session: 2:15–5:30 pm (3 CE hours)
Speaker: Sara Ford, DVM, DACVIM
Sponsored by: Ames Diversified Services LLC
Advances in the Treatment and Monitoring of the Canine
and Feline Diabetic Patient
• Redefining the standard care in diabetic pets
• Keys to successful at home blood glucose monitoring
• Use of an insulin dosage chart in conjunction with home
monitoring
Staff Session: 2:15–5:30 pm (3 CE hours)
Speaker: Tracy Dowdy, CVPM
Supported by: Zoetis
Effective Conflict Resolution with Your Team
• Why the waters get rough: Factors that create workplace conflict
• Face to face communication vs. Email correspondence
Keys to Client Relation Success
• Client communications
• The client as a fan
• Opportunity knocks
• From the phone to the waiting room
• First impressions
Dinner at The Last Territory 6:15–8:30 pm
See Events for details. Please pre-register all attendees.
SUNDAY, JUNE 1
Inaugural Breakfast: 7:30–9:00 am
See Events for details. Please pre-register family members.
Veterinarian Session: 9:15 am–12:30 pm (3 CE hours)
Speaker: Sara Ford, DVM, DACVIM
Sponsored by: Ames Diversified Services LLC
Advances in the Treatment and Monitoring of the Canine
and Feline Diabetic Patient
• Insulin options in diabetic dogs and cats
• Feline diabetic remission: Is it the insulin or the cat?
• Protocols to induce diabetic remission in the cat
EVENTS
Resort Information
Friday, May 30
Welcome Reception: 5:30–6:30 pm
You are invited to a casual and fun Friday evening
tailgate party where you can meet your colleagues
and team up with your allied industry representatives to enjoy traditional tailgate snacks, games,
complimentary soft drinks and a cash bar. Attendees
will be eligible for a special prize. Please pre-register
family members for this event.
Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort
10000 North Oracle Road, Tucson AZ 85704
www.hiltonelconquistador.com
https://resweb.passkey.com/go/AZVMADesertWest
Saturday May 31
Allied Industry Exhibit Hall Luncheon: 12:00–2:00 pm
Join us for the Allied Industry Luncheon featuring
the latest in products and services for your practice.
“Get on the Allied Side” as you participate in the
sports theme complete with games and prizes, and
enjoy a sumptuous buffet.
Saturday, May 31
Dinner at the Last Territory: 6:15–8:30 pm
Join us at the El Conquistador “Last Territory” as the
Wild West comes to life. Be transformed back in time
to the old west and enjoy an evening of western
entertainment and culinary delights with south of
the border dinner buffet and soft drinks.
Reservations: 800.325.7832 (Identify yourself as
AzVMA Desert West Conference attendee.)
AzVMA Room Block Deadline: May 09, 2014
El Conquistador Standard Room
(single or double): $99 plus
Available upgraded room types:
Casita Signature $139 plus
Junior Suite $139 plus
Children under 18 may stay free in their parent’s
room.
Pet Policy: $50 per pet, per night (plus tax). Pets
must be 75 pounds or under.
Junior Suite
Sunday, June 1
Inaugural Breakfast: 7:30–9:00 am
Celebrate the installation of the new officers of the
AzVMA and the Veterinary Health Care Team of Arizona. Congratulate those who are being honored with
AzVMA’s Distinction of Professionalism and Veterinary
Hall of Fame awards. The inaugural/awards breakfast
program serves as an opportunity to honor selected
veterinarians for their service to the profession, for
the volunteer leaders to review the association’s activities for the past year, to provide updates on current
issues and to discuss future plans to meet the challenges that face the profession.
PACKAGE FEES / ALA CARTE EVENT TICKETS
Full Conference
Early Bird (by 4/13/14)
By 5/05/14
After 5/05/14
AzVMA member
$199
$235
$310
2014 Academy member
Non-AzVMA member
Out-of-State Veterinarian
$180
N/A
N/A
$212
$295
$295
$287
$425
$425
Friday Session
Staff Sessions
Early Bird After 4/13/14
VHCTAz member
$50
$65
Non-VHCTAz member
$86
$101
(10% discounted rate)
Saturday Session
Early Bird After 4/13/14
$85
$110
$121
$146
Friday & Saturday
10 % Discount
Early Bird After 4/13/14
$121
$156
$186
$223
Ala Carte Events
Note: All of these with the exception of the Thurs. CE Block & Saturday dinner are included in the Full
Conference package. You must select them separately and add to your package price.
Thursday afternoon 4-hr CE block
Friday Welcome Reception
Saturday Dinner
Sunday Inaugural/Awards Breakfast
DVM
$65
Included in PKG
$20
$40
Adult Guest
N/A
$22
$35
$40
Child (Age 3-11)
NA
$10
$15
$20
Child under 3
NA
Free
Free
Free
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CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
One person per registration form. This form may be duplicated. Please pre-register guests below.
Cancellation Policy: Registration cancellations must be received at AzVMA by May 19, or are subject to a $100
cancellation fee. No-shows receive no refunds.
At the Door Policy: There will be a $25 surcharge for onsite registrations.
Early Bird fees apply for registrations postmarked or faxed no later than April 13, 2014.
Check all that apply: o 2014 Academy member o Veterinarian o AzVMA member o Non-AzVMA member
o Out of State Veterinarian o Veterinary Staff o VHCTAz member o Non-VHCTAz member o CVT o CVPM
Name:
Hospital:
Business Address:
City/State/Zip:
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
Proceedings (choose one): o Printed notes
Choose one: o Full Conference
o Flash drive
o Staff Session
o Ala Carte events only
Check each session/event you plan to attend.
FULL CONFERENCE
Everything listed below is included in this package.
o I will attend all sessions and events listed.
I can only attend the following:
o Friday breakfast CE: Dr. Linda Ellis
o Friday morning CE: Dr. Michael Davidson
o Friday lunch Keynote Speaker CE: Dr. Donald L. Noah
o Friday afternoon seminar CE: Coleen Ellis, CT, CPLP
o Friday Welcome Reception
o Saturday breakfast CE: Kim Perkins, PhD
o Saturday morning CE: Dr. Michael Davidson
o Allied Industry Showcase Luncheon
Ala Carte Event Registration
Use this section if, a) you only want to register for one
of the ala carte items or b) you want to register guests.
See page 3 for ticket pricing. Note: If you chose the Full
Package, these are included in your registration except
for Thursday afternoon CE and the Saturday evening
dinner.
Thursday PM 4-hr CE block (details page 2)
number of adults ($65)
Friday Evening Welcome Reception
number of adult guests ($22)
number of children 3-11 ($10)
number of children under 3 Free
Saturday Evening Dinner
registered Veterinarians ($20)
number of adult guests ($35)
number of children 3-11 ($15)
number of children under 3 Free
o Saturday afternoon CE: Dr. Sara Ford
o Sunday Inaugural/Awards breakfast
o Sunday morning CE: Dr. Sara Ford
NOTE: The Thursday afternoon session and Saturday
evening dinner are not included in Full Conference
package. Registration for veterinarians and guests
required.
STAFF SEMINARS
o Friday afternoon session: Coleen Ellis, CT, CPLP
(additional fee; see page 3 for pricing)
o Saturday morning breakfast
o Saturday Full Day CE: Tracy Dowdy, CVPM
o Allied Industry Showcase Luncheon
Sunday Inaugural/Awards Breakfast
number of adult guests ($40)
number of children 3-11 ($20)
number of children under 3 Free
Adult Guest Names (first & last):
Child Names (first & last):
PAYMENT INFORMATION
Enclosed is my check for $
made payable to AzVMA.
Please charge my: o Visa o MasterCard o Discover o AMEX
Credit Card #:
V-code:
Amount: $
Exp. Date:
Credit card billing address zip code:
Print card holder’s name:
Signature:
Please fax registration with credit card information to AzVMA, 602.249.3828
or mail with check to: AzVMA, 100 W. Coolidge St., Phoenix, AZ 85013 / Phone 602.242.7936
Online registration: www.azvma.org
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