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NJVMA
Veterinary Education
Conference Education for the complete
veterinary professional
September 24-26, 2021
Hyatt Regency
New Brunswick, NJ
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Saturday, September 25, 2021
NJVMA VETERINARY EDUCATION CONFERENCE
GASTROENTEROLOGY INTEGRATIVE PAIN EMERGENCY/ TECHNICIAN: TECHNICIAN:
Sponsored by MEDICINE MANAGEMENT CRITICAL CARE DENTISTRY NUTRITION
Sponsored by Sponsored by Sponsored by
6:30-7:30 am Sponsored by
Yoga (Brunswick AD)
8:00-8:50 am Breakfast & Opening Remarks (Regency Ballroom)
9:00-9:50 am The Keys to a Correct Traditional Chinese Pain Physiology & Fluid Therapy: It's More Gaining Compliance: Taking the Mystery Out
Diagnosis in GI Cases Veterinary Medicine: Pharmacology: than Just LRS Getting Those of Pet Food Labels
Overview What Do I Need to Dentistries to the Table
Know & Why Do
I Need to Know It?
Dr. Craig Webb Dr. David Hirsch Dr. Mark Epstein Dr. Elisa Mazzaferro Vickie Byard Ed Carlson
9:55-10:45 am Feline Gastroenterology: Acupuncture Part 1: Maladaptive Pain & Cases You Hate to See Anesthesia & Alternative Diet
A Practical Pyramid of Protocols, Points, Neuropathic Pain Come Through the Door the Small Animal Options:
Poop & Self Needle Syndromes: More Dentistry Patient Homecooked &
Common Than You Raw Diets
Think
Dr. Craig Webb Dr. David Hirsch Dr. Mark Epstein Dr. Elisa Mazzaferro Vickie Byard Ed Carlson
Sponsored by
10:45-11:15 am
Networking Coffee Break in Exhibit Hall (Regency Ballroom)
11:15-12:05 pm Getting Nutrition into Acupuncture Part 2: 2021 Update on What to do With Cases Dental Charting: Grain-Free &
a Cat Protocols, Points, NSAIDs That Won't Survive It is More than Just “X’s” Other Fad Diets: Facts &
& Self Needle Transfer & “O’s” Misconceptions
Dr. Craig Webb Dr. David Hirsch Dr. Mark Epstein Dr. Elisa Mazzaferro Vickie Byard Ed Carlson
12:05-1:05 pm
Lunch in Exhibit Hall (Regency Ballroom)
1:05-1:55 pm Interactive Discussion Forums
All attendees are invited to engage in a discussion topic at one of the forums.
Diversity, Equity USDA Accreditation, Practice
Stress Detox
Ownership Stress Detox
and Inclusion CVIs
Dr. Jennifer Kim Dr.
Dr.Megan
DoreenEdelle
Ed Carlson Dr. Manoel Tamassia DiDomenico
Dr. Mary Moon Dr. Lorri Mitchell
2:00-2:50 pm Getting Crap Out of Chinese Herbal Those “Other” Pain Anesthesia for the Effective Use of the Nutritional
a Cat Overview with Drugs: Part 1 Critical Patient Veterinary Technician in Approach to the
11 Herbs & Spices the Provision of Small Diabetic Patient
Animal Dental Cases
Dr. Craig Webb Dr. David Hirsch Dr. Mark Epstein Dr. Elisa Mazzaferro Vickie Byard Ed Carlson
2:50-3:20 pm Sponsored by
Networking Coffee Break in Exhibit Hall (Regency Ballroom)
3:20-4:10 pm Current Clinical Chinese Food Those “Other” Pain Advances in Out of Sight! Are Chronic Kidney
Conditions of the Therapy Drugs: Part 2 Cardiopulmonary Intraoral Radiographs Disease: Current
Cat Liver Resuscitation Important for Recommendations
Complete Dental for Nutritional
Assessment? Management
Dr. Craig Webb Dr. David Hirsch Dr. Mark Epstein Dr. Elisa Mazzaferro Vickie Byard Ed Carlson
4:15-6:00 pm
Happy Hour in the Exhibit Hall – Visit the Companies that Support the Veterinary Education Conference! (Regency Ballroom)
Win Prizes at the Exhibit Hall Raffle Sponsored by
Passed Hors d’oeuvres with Light Supper Buffet
*Agenda subject to change
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New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association 2021 Veterinary Education Conference
Sunday, September 26, 2021
NJVMA VETERINARY EDUCATION CONFERENCE
GASTROENTEROLOGY INTEGRATIVE PAIN EMERGENCY/ TECHNICIAN: TECHNICIAN:
Sponsored by MEDICINE MANAGEMENT CRITICAL CARE DENTISTRY NUTRITION
Sponsored by Sponsored by Sponsored by
6:30-7:30 am Sponsored by
Yoga (Brunswick AD)
7:45-9:00 am Breakfast (Regency Ballroom) Sponsored by
Probiotics for Health & Disease in Veterinary Patients, Dr. Martha Cline 8:00 - 8:50 am
9:00-9:50 am The Canine Poop Chiropractic/ Re-thinking Emergency & Periodontal Disease: Weight Management
Pyramid Manipulative Therapy: Management of Post- Long-Term The Most Prevalent in Dogs & Cats
Part 1 Operative Pain: An Management of Disease in Veterinary
Evidence-Based Canine IMHA Medicine
Approach
Dr. Craig Webb Dr. David Hirsch Dr. Mark Epstein Dr. Elisa Mazzaferro Vickie Byard Ed Carlson
9:55-10:45 am Lessons Learned From Chiropractic/ Re-thinking Emergency Dental Equipment Neonate Nutrition:
the Canine Liver Manipulative Therapy: Management of Management of Diabetic Maintenance & Feeding Puppies & Kittens
Part 2 Osteoarthritis: An Ketoacidosis Technician Safety from Birth to Weaning
Evidence-based
Approach
Dr. Craig Webb Dr. David Hirsch Dr. Mark Epstein Dr. Elisa Mazzaferro Vickie Byard Ed Carlson
10:45-11:00 am Sponsored by
Networking Coffee Break (Regency Ballroom) Best Pet Rx
11:00-11:50 am Canine Pancreatitis: Myofascial, Fascia, Pain Management: Insidious & Deadly: Feline Dentistry Approaches to Feeding
A Painful Problem & Iliopsoas Drug Interactions & Diagnosis & the Finicky Patient
Comorbidities Management of
Hypoadrenocorticism
Dr. Craig Webb Dr. David Hirsch Dr. Mark Epstein Dr. Elisa Mazzaferro Vickie Byard Ed Carlson
11:50-1:10 pm
Lunch (Regency Ballroom)
2021 Update on Opioids, Dr. Mark Epstein 12:20 - 1:10 pm (Regency Ballroom)
This session satisfies NJ's 1 credit CE requirement in opioid topics.
1:15-2:05 pm Fecal Transplant: Cranial Sacral Intro & Focus on Feline Pain Approach to the Regional Nerve Blocks Nutritional
What’s Coming Down Brief Lab: Part 1 Management Collapsed Patient: in Small Animal Dental Management of
the Pipeline Seizures, Syncope Patient Pancreatitis
& More
Dr. Craig Webb Dr. David Hirsch Dr. Mark Epstein Dr. Elisa Mazzaferro Vickie Byard Ed Carlson
2:05-2:20 pm Sponsored by
Networking Coffee Break (Regency Ballroom) Best Pet Rx
2:20-3:10 pm Failed Therapy: Cranial Sacral Intro & Pain Management Hemoabdomen: To Cut Keeping Your Dentistry Nutritional Support of
Embrace the Brief Lab: Part 2 Pipeline: What is New? or Not to Cut? Patient Safe Under Gastrointestinal Disease
Opportunity What is Coming? General Anesthesia
Dr. Craig Webb Dr. David Hirsch Dr. Mark Epstein Dr. Elisa Mazzaferro Vickie Byard Ed Carlson
*Agenda subject to change
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Distinguished Speakers
Vickie Byard, CVT, VTS (Dentistry)
Veterinary Dentistry Specialists, Chadds Ford, PA
Vickie Byard, CVT, VTS (Dentistry), CVJ has worked at Rau Animal Hospital in Glenside, PA since 1985. Vickie was an adjunct instructor
at Manor College. She is a charter member of the AVDT. In 2010 Vickie was selected as the Veterinary Technician of the Year for
Pennsylvania. In 2013 she was honored at NAVTA’s Veterinary Technician of the Year. Vickie is the founder of, and frequent blogger for
PetED™ Veterinary Education and Training Resources. As of February 2019, Vickie joined the team at Veterinary Dentistry Specialists
in Chadds Ford, PA.
Ed Carlson, CVT, VTS (Nutrition)
Ethos Veterinary Health and VetBloom, Woburn, MA
Ed Carlson is the Director of Technician Learning and Development for Ethos Veterinary Health and VetBloom. He is the President of the
Massachusetts Veterinary Technician Association and the Treasurer of the New Hampshire Veterinary Technician Association. Ed has
served on multiple NAVTA committees and is the 2021 NAVTA President. He obtained a VTS (Nutrition) in 2014 and lectures frequently
at local, regional, and national veterinary conferences on a variety of nutrition topics. Ed was also the recipient of the NAVTA 2019
Technician of the Year award.
Martha G. Cline DVM, DACVN
Red Bank Veterinary Hospital, Tinton Falls, NJ
Dr. Martha Cline is a graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. She completed a small animal rotating
internship at Oradell Animal Hospital in Paramus, NJ and then returned to the University of Tennessee for a small animal clinical
nutrition residency. She is board certified with the American College of Veterinary Nutrition. In 2013, she joined the staff at Red Bank
Veterinary Hospitals in New Jersey where she currently practices small animal clinical nutrition full time and is a member of the
Specialty Advisory Board for Compassion First Pet Hospitals.
Mark E. Epstein, DVM, Dipl. ABVP (C/F), CVPP
TotalBond Veterinary Hospitals, PC, Gastonia, NC
Dr. Epstein received his DVM from University of Georgia and is the Senior Partner and Medical Director of TotalBond Veterinary Hospitals
and Carolinas Animal Pain Management, a small group of AAHA-accredited practices in the Charlotte & Gastonia NC area that received
the Small Business of the Year Award from the Gaston Regional Chamber of Commerce in 2015. He is a Diplomate of the American
Board of Veterinary Practitioners (Canine/Feline) and is a past-president of ABVP. He is certified by the Academy of Integrative Pain
Management (AIPM), is recognized as a Certified Veterinary Pain Practitioner (CVPP) by the International Veterinary Academy of Pain
Management, and is a past-president of IVAPM; he is currently President of the IVAPM Research & Scholarship Foundation. Dr. Epstein
chaired the AAHA Senior Care Guidelines Task Force and co-Chaired the 2015 AAHA/AAFP Pain Management Guidelines Task Force.
He is published in journals and textbooks (list available upon request), is a national and international lecturer on the recognition,
prevention, and treatment of pain in the veterinary clinical setting. He was a nominee for WVC’s 2016 Small Animal Continuing Educator
of the Year, and locally, received the Gaston Regional Chamber’s Inspiration Award in 2018.
David A. Hirsch, DVM, cAVCA, CVA, CVCH, MSTCVM, CCRT
Parkway Veterinary Hospital, Cape May Court House, NJ
David Hirsch graduated from Michigan State CVM in 1983. He practiced in Somers Point, NJ from 1983 until 1986, when he opened
Parkway Veterinary Hospital in Cape May Court House, NJ and a second location in Marmora, NJ in 1995. He was certified in Veterinary
Chiropractic in 2001 (Options for Animals) and Acupuncture in 2002 (Chi Institute) and Chinese Herbals in 2007 (Chi). He earned his MS
in 2016 (Chi) for his work with the herbal Yin Qiao, in a shelter population of felines, and his CCRT in 2018 (Canine Rehab Institute).
He was a past board member of the Marine Mammal Stranding Center in Brigantine, NJ and a past board member and past president
of the Atlantic Coast Conference. He is an avid open water swimmer and competitor as well as fisherman, diver, and kayaker. Dr. Hirsch
resides in Cape May Court House with his wife Trisha.
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Distinguished Speakers
Elisa M. Mazzaferro, MS, DVM, PhD, DACVECC
Cornell University Veterinary Specialists, Stamford, CT
Dr. Mazzaferro is a graduate of Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine, completing an internship at the Veterinary
Institute of Trauma Emergency and Critical Care in Wisconsin. She completed a residency in Emergency-Critical Care at Colorado State
University, where she also earned her PhD. She was board certified by the American College of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care in
2002. Dr. Mazzaferro is a staff Criticalist at Cornell University Veterinary Specialists and an Adjunct Associate Clinical Professor of
Emergency and Critical Care at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. She is a Past-President of the American College of
Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care and is the current President of the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society. She has
authored and edited four books as well as numerous chapters and manuscripts on a range of topics related to Emergency and Critical
Care Medicine. She lectures extensively nationally and internationally, having given presentations in more than 29 US states and 11
countries. Her professional areas of interest include treatment of trauma and toxicities, fluid therapy and endocrine emergencies.
Craig B. Webb, PhD, DVM, DACVIM
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
Dr. Craig Webb completed a PhD in Neuroscience where he attempted to decipher how cats think. Obviously, this effort failed miserably,
and so he switched his focus and has spent the last 20-plus years attempting to effectively diagnose and treat dogs and cats that
show up on the small animal medicine service at the CSU VTH. Although he still fails quite frequently, he is incredibly fortunate to work
in a hospital full of the best young minds in veterinary medicine. He is also fortunate to have married way above himself, to the much
smarter and better looking, Dr. Tracy Webb.
2021 New Conference Information
Registration Details
This year’s 2021 Veterinary Education Conference has been redesigned to safely accommodate attendees by adhering to hotel, state, and
CDC guidelines for COVID-19 protocol. Due to these restrictions at this time, registration is limited to 205 attendees. Should capacity limits be
increased, registration limits will also increase. It is the top priority of the NJVMA to offer an innovative and robust program while following
current safety guidelines.
While general sessions will be open to all attendees, breakout sessions will have limited seating based on current hotel restrictions and will be
on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that breakout sessions will be monitored, and in the case of full seating capacity, attendees
will be asked to join another session where seating is available. Registration will not be overbooked; a seat is available to every attendee, but
plan to arrive early if you’ve identified a must-see session!
Despite our unique challenges this year, the NJVMA anticipates another memorable meeting with plenty of networking opportunities, valuable
programming, and exhibitor presence. We hope to see you there!
RACE Standards
New! RACEtrack® is a free service that allows veterinary professionals the chance to record all continuing education (CE) course work in a
single centralized database. This system easily communicates your CE to your credentialing agencies while also allowing those authorized
agencies to retrieve your CE. You can visit the website here: https://aavsb.org/ce-services/racetrack.
As a participant in this new program, NJVMA is required to upload an attendee roster to this platform. This attendee roster requires your
license number and licensing state and we are therefore asking for this information when you register for the conference. Attendees will be
identified by license number and the licensing jurisdiction with no other personal information.
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KEY: G GASTROENTEROLOGY E EMERGENCY/CRITICAL CARE
Session Abstracts I INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE TD TECHNICIAN-DENTISTRY
P PAIN MANAGEMENT TN TECHNICIAN-NUTRITION
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2021
9:00 – 9:50 am G The Keys to a Correct Diagnosis in GI Cases, Dr. Craig Webb
The critical steps and key features in the work up of any GI signs will be illustrated using clinical cases.
I Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine: Overview, Dr. David Hirsch
This talk will discuss an overview of the five branches of traditional Chinese medicine, as well as introduce the concept of yin and yang.
P Pain Physiology & Pharmacology: What Do I Need to Know & Why Do I Need to Know It?, Dr. Mark Epstein
I This session will be a discussion of pain pathways, receptors, function, and malfunction, with a focus on therapeutic targets.
E Fluid Therapy: It's More than Just LRS, Dr. Elisa Mazzaferro
Consideration of various fluid types for resuscitation, rehydration, and correction of acid-base and electrolyte abnormalities, in addition to
treatment of hypovolemic shock with colloids and crystalloids will be discussed.
TD Gaining Compliance: Getting Those Dentistries to the Table, Vickie Byard, CVT, VTS (Dentistry)
This lecture is designed to take a serious look at communication styles, wording and recommendations for dentistry in the small animal
practice. We will explore different marketing methods and the practice’s commitment to this care to maximize client compliance. The
objectives for this session are to change communication styles regarding dental recommendations, to stimulate thought around the art of
estimate preparation, and to increase client compliance regarding dental services.
TN Taking the Mystery Out of Pet Food Labels, Ed Carlson, CVT, VTS (Nutrition)
This basic lecture explains the agencies and organizations that regulate pet food, pet food label requirements, and terminology. Attendees will
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learn how to read and understand pet food labels. These are important skills for veterinary technicians to learn to educate clients, answer
client questions about pet food, and make nutritional recommendations. The objectives for this session are that attendees will learn the
agencies and organizations that regulate pet food and pet food labels, how to read and understand pet food labels, and learn the basic skills
for making nutritional recommendations.
9:55 – 10:45 am G Feline Gastroenterology: A Practical Pyramid of Poop, Dr. Craig Webb
From the litter box up, we will add layers of poop covering the simple to complex diseases of the feline GI tract during this lecture.
I Acupuncture Part 1: Protocols, Points, & Self Needle, Dr. David Hirsch
The concept of the five elements will be introduced, followed by the introduction to concepts of acupuncture.
P Maladaptive Pain & Neuropathic Pain Syndromes: More Common Than You Think, Dr. Mark Epstein
I Clinical presentations of neuropathic pain syndromes documented or suspected in canine and feline medicine will be discussed.
E Cases You Hate to See Come Through the Door, Dr. Elisa Mazzaferro
Emergencies never happen when you’re slow. Treatment of the multi-trauma patient, including management of pneumothorax, bite wounds,
uroabdomen and provision of analgesia will be discussed.
TD Anesthesia & the Small Animal Dentistry Patient, Vickie Byard, CVT, VTS (Dentistry)
This session will discuss updated information regarding anesthesia as it relates specifically to the small animal dental patient. We will explore
protocols around anticipated pain in extensive dental procedures, appropriate drug selection and we will discuss the benefits of multi-modal
protocols. The objectives of this session will be to stimulate thought and discussion about appropriate drug selection, to introduce the idea of
pain scores and post-op dentistry cases, and to provide information needed to keep these dental cases safe during long anesthetic experiences.
TN Alternative Diet Options: Homecooked & Raw Diets, Ed Carlson, CVT, VTS (Nutrition)
Clients often have questions about the food they are feeding their pet or which food would be best for their pet. This lecture is designed to
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provide veterinary technicians with the nutritional knowledge to assist owners in making good nutritional choices for their pets. Nutritional
myths and misconceptions will be discussed including many found on the internet today. Veterinary technicians may not always agree with
the diet a client is feeding; clients can often have preconceived ideas of commercial diet types. Veterinary technicians will leave this lecture
with the nutritional knowledge to assist owners in making good nutritional choices for their pets and with communication strategies for making
nutritional recommendations.
11:15 – 12:05 pm G Getting Nutrition into a Cat, Dr. Craig Webb
Good luck! From surfing Google to semi-surgical intervention, let’s get some ideas on how to get nutrition into these patients.
I Acupuncture Part 2: Protocols, Points, & Self Needle, Dr. David Hirsch
This lecture will be a continuation of the previous talk with an introduction to some conditions which can be treated with acupuncture, and
an optional self-needling lab.
P 2021 Update on NSAIDs, Dr. Mark Epstein
Current evidence on highest, wisest, safest use of NSAIDs, and new developments in the anti-inflammatory/analgesic drug arena will be
discussed during this lecture.
E What to do With Cases That Won’t Survive Transfer, Dr. Elisa Mazzaferro
Respiratory distress, pericardial effusion, GDV, severe anemia, hypovolemia, and hypoglycemia are all conditions that can require all hands-on
deck when no one is available. Stabilization of such patients is necessary, however, so that they do not die during transport.
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KEY: G GASTROENTEROLOGY E EMERGENCY/CRITICAL CARE
Session Abstracts I INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE TD TECHNICIAN-DENTISTRY
P PAIN MANAGEMENT TN TECHNICIAN-NUTRITION
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 continued
11:15 – 12:05 pm TD Dental Charting: It is More than Just “X’s” & “O’s”, Vickie Byard, CVT, VTS (Dentistry)
continued This lecture is designed to help the technician take their charting skills to the next level. We will discuss anatomy as it relates to dentistry.
This session will explore the need and technique for charting periodontal pocket depths, fracture classification, tooth resorptions, mobility,
and more.
TN Grain-Free & Other Fad Diets: Facts & Misconceptions, Ed Carlson, CVT, VTS (Nutrition)
Grain-free and raw diets have become increasingly popular over the past several years. This lecture will discuss some common beliefs, facts,
and misconceptions of homemade and commercially available fad diets. The latest information on BEG diets (boutique, exotic, grain free)
and the possible relationship to DCM will be covered in this session. This lecture will provide the veterinary technician with nutritional
knowledge to assist owners in making good nutritional choices for their pets.
2:00 – 2:50 pm G Getting Crap Out of a Cat, Dr. Craig Webb
When constipation qualifies as a potentially terminal condition, we get pretty motivated to produce movement!
I Chinese Herbal Overview with 11 Herbs & Spices, Dr. David Hirsch
Discuss some of the basics and principles of Chinese Herbals as well as various formulas a beginner can add to their treatment protocols.
P Those “Other” Pain Drugs: Part 1, Dr. Mark Epstein
This session will discuss injectable non-opioid, non-NSAID therapeutics and will include: alpha2 agonist, ketamine CRI, lidocaine CRI,
I maropitant, and others.
E Anesthesia for the Critical Patient, Dr. Elisa Mazzaferro
Safe anesthesia for a critical patient involves advanced preparation, using multimodal injectable and inhalant drugs, and monitoring to
enhance optimal safety and a successful outcome.
TD Effective Use of the Veterinary Technician in the Provision of Small Animal Dental Cases, Vickie Byard, CVT, VTS (Dentistry)
The role of the technician does not end at their ability to clean the teeth. When the technician is fully utilized, there is an enhanced chance
for procedural efficiency and client education. The objectives of this session are to discuss what informed consent for anesthesia means, to
teach the veterinary technician how to increase their role in complete case management in dental procedures from estimate preparation to
setting up the next appointment for dental care, and to discuss whether it is legal for veterinary technicians to perform extractions.
TN Nutritional Approach to the Diabetic Patient, Ed Carlson, CVT, VTS (Nutrition)
Nutrition is an important component of managing diabetic feline and canine patients. This lecture will explain how the proper diet can
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improve glycemic control potentially reducing or, in cats, possibly eliminating the need for exogenous insulin therapy. Veterinary technicians
play an important role providing nutritional education to the owners of diabetic patients; types of appropriate diets and importance of
consistency will be discussed providing attendees an excellent basis to care for diabetic dogs and cats and educate their owners. Case
examples are used to illustrate the theories presented.
3:20 – 4:10 pm G Current Clinical Conditions of the Cat Liver, Dr. Craig Webb
The cat continues to remind us that it is not a small dog, and the cat's liver is a prime example of that principle.
I Chinese Food Therapy, Dr. David Hirsch
An introduction to Chinese food therapy concepts and their uses in practice will be discussed in this session.
PI Those “Other” Pain Drugs: Part 2, Dr. Mark Epstein
This session will discuss adjunctive pain-modifying drugs, to include gabapentin, amantadine, tramadol, TCA's, and SNRIs.
E Advances in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Dr. Elisa Mazzaferro
Team preparedness, Basic and Advanced Life Support, and Post-resuscitation care based on the RECOVER guidelines will be discussed.
TD Out of Sight! Are Intraoral Radiographs Important for Complete Dental Assessment?, Vickie Byard, CVT, VTS (Dentistry)
Intraoral radiograph equipment is being introduced to veterinary practices every day. We will look at equipment, bisecting angle technique,
and some cases. The objectives of this session are to look at the financial benefits to the practice by adding full mouth radiographs as a
service and standard of care, to illustrate that this is a critical piece of equipment for dental case management, and to discuss the theory of
the bisecting angle technique.
TN Chronic Kidney Disease: Current Recommendations for Nutritional Management, Ed Carlson, CVT, VTS (Nutrition)
Thoughts and recommendations on the nutritional management of chronic kidney disease (CKD) based on the latest literature are discussed
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in this lecture, including the optimum time to recommend a therapeutic diet, the benefits of feeding tubes, and when a veterinary renal
formula might be contraindicated. Understanding IRIS staging of these patients, critical to providing the appropriate diet for CKD management
is discussed. The key nutritional factors and benefits of veterinary therapeutic diets are important for the veterinary technician to understand
to provide excellent patient care and to educate clients on kidney disease will be covered.
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KEY: B BREAKFAST SESSION E EMERGENCY/CRITICAL CARE
Session Abstracts G GASTROENTEROLOGY TD TECHNICIAN-DENTISTRY
I INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE TN TECHNICIAN-NUTRITION
P PAIN MANAGEMENT
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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2021
8:00 – 8:50 am B Probiotics for Health & Disease in Veterinary Patients, Dr. Martha Cline
The intestinal microbiota plays a role in both the health and disease of veterinary patients. Probiotics are non-pathogenic, living bacteria or
yeast used to correct dysbiosis in the gastrointestinal tract. This lecture will review the general application of probiotics in a veterinary setting.
9:00 – 9:50 am G The Canine Poop Pyramid, Dr. Craig Webb
Getting K9 diarrhea to hold its shape requires some skill and an organized effort - we will lay down the foundation.
I Chiropractic/Manipulative Therapy: Part 1, Dr. David Hirsch
This lecture will discuss chiropractic therapy and its applications in veterinary medicine, history, and how it is used as part of a multi modal practice.
P Re-thinking Management of Post-Operative Pain: An Evidence-Based Approach, Dr. Mark Epstein
I An overview of the trans-operative period and protocols to minimize post-operative pain in dogs and cats.
E Emergency & Long-Term Management of Canine IMHA, Dr. Elisa Mazzaferro
IMHA is a complex disease with a guarded prognosis. The pathophysiology, diagnostic testing, emergency and long-term management of the
patient with IMHA will be discussed.
TD Periodontal Disease: The Most Prevalent Disease in Veterinary Medicine, Vickie Byard, CVT, VTS (Dentistry)
This session discusses the role of the bio-film, plaque and tartar as it relates to periodontal disease. Treatment options will be discussed as
well as case management. The objectives of the session are to provide an in-depth discussion on periodontal disease progression, to
introduce the technician to proper periodontal probing, and to discuss the products available for periodontal healing.
TN Weight Management in Dogs & Cats, Ed Carlson, CVT, VTS (Nutrition)
Many of the dogs and cats seen in the veterinary office today are overweight or obese. It’s time for a change; the veterinary healthcare team
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needs a new game plan, a new approach. Perhaps more important than weight loss for overweight and obese pets is working with clients to
promote ideal weight for dogs and cats before they become too heavy! In this session, we will look at a variety of tools to approach weight
loss and to promote healthy weight in our patients including using modern technology. The learning objectives for this session are that
attendees will learn to differentiate overweight patients from those in ideal weight, learn techniques and tools to help owners understand the
importance of a healthy weight and how to maintain their pet at an ideal weight will be covered, and learn strategies to promote a healthy
weight in young dogs and cats before they become overweight.
9:55 – 10:45 am G Lessons Learned from the Canine Liver, Dr. Craig Webb
There are important fundamental principles that can help with otherwise complex cases of liver disease in dogs.
I Chiropractic/Manipulative Therapy: Part 2, Dr. David Hirsch
This session will be a continuation of the first lecture with some case videos.
P Re-thinking Management of Osteoarthritis: An Evidence-based Approach, Dr. Mark Epstein
This session will discuss the current knowledge on pathophysiology of OA (with a new focus on its much earlier onset compared to humans,
and as a lifetime rather than old-age disease in both dogs and cats), and an update on modalities (pharmacologic, non-pharmacologic, and
biologic i.e., stem cell, PRP) where the most current evidence suggests is strongest in the recognition, prevention, and treatment of
osteoarthritis in these species. We will also include a discussion of validated OA-related pain/disability scoring systems and potential utility
I in practice.
E Emergency Management of Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Dr. Elisa Mazzaferro
Patients with diabetic ketoacidosis present with complex acid-base, electrolyte, and fluid imbalances. Emergency treatment and monitoring
of the patient with DKA will be discussed.
TD Dental Equipment Maintenance & Technician Safety, Vickie Byard, CVT, VTS (Dentistry)
This session will discuss what equipment maintenance is required, frequency, and materials. We will also take a good look at technician
safety regarding radiation, bacteria and ergonomics.
TN Neonate Nutrition: Feeding Puppies & Kittens from Birth to Weaning, Ed Carlson, CVT, VTS (Nutrition)
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Healthy dams and queens are often able to produce an adequate supply of milk to feed their litter of puppies or kittens. Unfortunately, there
are times when they cannot, and the neonates must receive supplemental nutrition or be fed entirely without the benefit of their mother’s
milk. There are some commercial formulas available on the market today and even more recipes for homemade milk replacements available
online and in books. This lecture will explain the key nutritional requirements of neonatal puppies and kittens. We will discuss the pros and
cons of some diets intended for supplementing or feeding newborn puppies and kittens.
11:00 – 11:50 am G Canine Pancreatitis: A Painful Problem, Dr. Craig Webb
This continues to be a frustrating problem to understand, diagnose, and treat...you are not alone.
I Myofascial, Fascia, & Iliopsoas, Dr. David Hirsch
Fascial adjusting, myofascial release, and therapies will be discussed. Iliopsoas injury and treatment will be discussed.
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KEY: G GASTROENTEROLOGY E EMERGENCY/CRITICAL CARE
Session Abstracts I INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE TD TECHNICIAN-DENTISTRY
P PAIN MANAGEMENT TN TECHNICIAN-NUTRITION
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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 continued
11:00 – 11:50 am P Pain Management: Drug Interactions & Co-Morbidities, Dr. Mark Epstein
continued While “multi-modal” pain management by definition is not strictly limited to drug therapies, pharmacologic interventions will inevitably play a
central role. With polypharmacy comes the risk of undesirable drug interactions. Furthermore, pain exists in the entire spectrum of veterinary
patients, including those with comorbid disease states. This session will focus on commonly-encountered potential drug interactions and
drug risks in patients with renal disease, liver disease, heart disease, and others, and practical tips for avoiding adverse drug events in
these circumstances.
E Insidious & Deadly: Diagnosis & Management of Hypoadrenocorticism, Dr. Elisa Mazzaferro
Hypoadrenocorticism is a disease that is fairly easy to treat once you make a diagnosis. Pathophysiology, diagnostic testing, emergency and
long-term management of the patient with hypoadrenocorticism will be discussed.
TD Feline Dentistry, Vickie Byard, CVT, VTS (Dentistry)
This presentation will focus on the issues specifically related to our feline friends. The focus will range from their special handling needs to
species specific dental related medical challenges. The objectives of this session are to show the differences in the triadan numbering
system as compared to the canine patient, to understand the importance of appropriate use of the dental explorer, to discuss current
investigations in tooth resorptions, to outline the protocol for crown amputations with intentional root retention as a treatment for tooth
resorptions, and to provide the attendant with a deeper understanding of the critical need for intraoral radiographs especially in this species.
TN Approaches to Feeding the Finicky Patient, Ed Carlson, CVT, VTS (Nutrition)
Do your clients complain that their pets are finicky eaters? Do you have poor compliance rates when you recommend a diet change or
prescribe a veterinary therapeutic diet? Do you have trouble getting hospitalized patients to eat or do clients complain their pet is not eating
well after discharge? This session will cover these questions, food aversions, behavior issues, and more. Pharmaceutical intervention,
nutritional history taking, and client education techniques will also be discussed.
1:15 – 2:05 pm G Fecal Transplant: What’s Coming Down the Pipeline, Dr. Craig Webb
This stuff is exploding out of our blenders and up the bum of our patients - let's put it in perspective.
I Cranial Sacral Intro & Brief Lab: Part 1, Dr. David Hirsch
The cranial sacral system will be introduced in this session. Techniques will be explained using the dural tube.
P Focus on Feline Pain Management, Dr. Mark Epstein
Evidence-based protocols for the trans-operative period, and for degenerative joint disease/osteoarthritis-related chronic pain in cats will be
I discussed. Insofar as possible this will be an interactive session to benchmark audience members’ own protocols in practice.
E Approach to the Collapsed Patient: Seizures, Syncope & More, Dr. Elisa Mazzaferro
Causes of collapse include cardiovascular or neurologic disorders. Diagnosis and treatment of hypovolemia, pericardial effusion,
dysrhythmias, syncope, hypoglycemia, and neurologic disorders will be discussed.
TD Regional Nerve Blocks in Small Animal Dental Patient, Vickie Byard, CVT, VTS (Dentistry)
This session will provide the information needed to understand how regional anesthetic blocks provide an important part of the multi-modal
approach to anesthesia in the dental patient. Doses, techniques, and contraindications will all be covered. The objectives of this session will
be to outline the benefits versus the risks and to give technicians greater confidence in placement.
TN Nutritional Management of Pancreatitis, Ed Carlson, CVT, VTS (Nutrition)
Pancreatitis is the most common exocrine pancreatic disease in both dogs and cats. Nutritional support of these patients is considered a key
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component of successful treatment. This lecture will explain the clinical signs and the key nutritional factors of the disease. A variety of diet
options will be discussed. A case of a patient with severe pancreatitis is used to demonstrate the severity of the disease and encourage
discussion of a variety of nutritional support options. The objectives of this session will be that attendees will learn the key nutritional factors
for pancreatitis patients, understand the importance of nutritional support of pancreatitis patients and how to select an appropriate diet for
patients suffering from pancreatitis.
2:20 – 3:10 pm G Failed Therapy: Embrace the Opportunity, Dr. Craig Webb
Right?! Don't think of it as “failure,” think of it as an opportunity to not fail so badly next time!
I Cranial Sacral Intro & Brief Lab: Part 2, Dr. David Hirsch
This session will be a continuation of the first lecture.
P Pain Management Pipeline: What is New? What is Coming?, Dr. Mark Epstein
This session will discuss new pain-management modalities recently in the veterinary sphere, and those under investigation and possibly
soon to come.
E Hemoabdomen: To Cut or Not to Cut?, Dr. Elisa Mazzaferro
Benign and neoplastic masses, coagulopathies, trauma, and anaphylaxis can all cause hemoabdomen. Treatment of surgical and
nonsurgical causes of hemoabdomen will be discussed.
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KEY: G GASTROENTEROLOGY E EMERGENCY/CRITICAL CARE
Session Abstracts I INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE TD TECHNICIAN-DENTISTRY
P PAIN MANAGEMENT TN TECHNICIAN-NUTRITION
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2:20 – 3:10 pm TD Keeping Your Dentistry Patient Safe Under General Anesthesia, Vickie Byard, CVT, VTS (Dentistry)
continued This session will discuss everything from proper endotracheal tube size and placement to the importance of capnography. The objectives of
this session are to help technicians realize ways they can reduce anesthetic risk, to reintroduce proper intubation technique to reduce risk of
tracheal tears, and to discuss new surgical fluid administration rates for felines.
TN Nutritional Support of Gastrointestinal Disease, Ed Carlson, CVT, VTS (Nutrition)
Acute or chronic diarrhea are common symptoms associated with many diseases that fall under the category of gastrointestinal disease;
vomiting and anorexia are also seen in some cases. Dogs and cats suffering from a variety of these diseases benefit when medical
management is combined with the proper nutritional support. The gastrointestinal tract plays an important role in the digestion and absorption
of nutrients. Therefore, nutritional support for these diseases is essential for our patients! The timing, frequency, route of feeding, and nutrient
composition of the diet also plays an important role in intestinal health. Key nutritional factors to consider when making a dietary
recommendation for patients suffering from various GI diseases will be explained. Common nutritional misconceptions and myths will also
be discussed.
Important Information
Hotel Information
Hyatt Regency New Brunswick
Two Albany Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Room Rates: $169 Single/Double Occupancy
Phone: (877) 803-7534 (Use Group Code: G-VMEC)
Online Reservations available. Please visit www.njvma.org.
Hotel Deadline: Friday, September 3, 2021, subject to availability.
Registration Hours Onsite
Friday, September 24, 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Saturday, September 25, 7:30 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday, September 26, 7:30 am – 2:00 pm
Continuing Education Credits
13 CE credits available:
Saturday, September 25, 2021 = 6.0 CE hours
Sunday, September 26, 2021 = 7.0 CE hours
RACE Credits
The American Association of Veterinary State Boards RACE committee has reviewed and approved the program referenced above as
meeting the Standards adopted by the AAVSB.
Program Number: 1494-39922
Max Veterinary Hours approved: 65.00 Max Veterinary Hours available: 13.00
Max Veterinary Technician Hours approved: 65.00 Max Veterinary Technician Hours available: 13.00
Method of Delivery: Seminar/Lecture RACE Category (ies): Medical Program
Please contact the AAVSB RACE program at race@aavsb.org should you have any comments/concerns regarding this program's validity
or relevancy to the veterinary profession OR contact the NJVMA Headquarters for further information at info@njvma.org.
NY State CE
The New York State Board of Veterinary Medicine approval is pending as a sponsor of continuing education for veterinarians and
veterinary technicians.
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Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be received in writing either via email at info@njvma.org or fax to (908) 450-1286. Cancellations received
by Tuesday, August 24, 2021 will receive a full refund. Cancellations received after Tuesday, August 24, 2021 will not be eligible for
refunds, however you may send someone in your place by contacting the NJVMA headquarters at (908) 281-0918 in advance of the
meeting. Please note that if you cancel your conference registration, it does not constitute cancellation of your hotel reservation –
that is your responsibility.
Proceedings Information
The Conference proceedings notes will be available to attendees on the NJVMA website. Instructions to access the proceedings
notes will be provided via email to conference attendees prior to the conference. You may pre-purchase the Printed Proceedings
Book which will then be provided to you onsite.
Special Events
President’s Reception
Friday, September 24, 5:00 – 7:00 pm
All attendees, exhibitors and guests are invited to this social gathering of colleagues to kick off the Veterinary Education Conference.
Yoga
Saturday, September 25 and Sunday, September 26, 6:30 – 7:30 am
Come together for a Yoga class before breakfast as a relaxing way to begin your day of learning and networking with colleagues.
Towels will be provided or you can bring your own Yoga mat.
Happy Hour in the Exhibit Hall
Saturday, September 25, 4:15 – 6:00 pm
We welcome all attendees to join us for a Happy Hour in the Exhibit Hall sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. Win prizes at the Exhibit
Hall Raffle. Beer, wine, hors d’oeuvres and a light supper buffet will be served. We also encourage you to visit the exhibits and see
the latest in veterinary products and services.
Breakfast CE Session
Sunday, September 26, 8:00 – 8:50 am
Please join us for breakfast and enjoy a presentation by Dr. Martha Cline as she presents Probiotics for Health & Disease in Veterinary
Patients sponsored by Nutramax Laboratories Veterinary Sciences.
Interactive Discussion Forums
Saturday, September 25, 1:05 - 1:55 pm
Join us for one of three interactive discussion forums where attendees will interact with one another and the speaker on specific
topics. This year’s topics to choose from are Practice Ownership, Stress Detox, and USDA Accreditation, CVIs. These discussions will
have limited capacities and attendance will be on a first come, first served basis.
2021 Update on Opioids
Sunday, September 26, 12:20 - 1:10 pm
Meet the New Jersey opioid CE requirement for license renewal by attending Dr. Mark Epstein’s session 2021 Update on Opioids.
Learn what every veterinarian needs to know to recognize signs of opioid abuse, addiction, and diversion.
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the future) of the registrant or attendee’s image or voice in photographs, videos, electronic reproductions, marketing efforts and materials, and audiotapes of such events and activities.
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