Osteoarthritis in Dogs: A Multifactorial Disease Requiring a Multimodal Approach

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Learners will be able to identify the prevalence and common signs of OA, the pathways to pain and the benefits of the components of multimodal management, including medications, disease modifying OA agents, weight management, exercise modification, physical rehabilitation modalities, environment modifications, and surgical procedures. Finally, the learners will be taught about the role that Adequan® Canine plays in the multi-modal management of OA.

In this lecture, attendees will:

• Learn about canine osteoarthritis (OA)
• Explore current treatment modalities
• Learn about the safety and science behind polysulfated glycosaminoglycan (PSGAG)
• Understand how PSGAG may fit into their management strategy for canine OA

Speaker:  Paris Revoir, DVM

Bio: Dr. Revoir, a graduate of the Michigan State University (MSU) College of Veterinary Medicine, began his career as an associate in small animal practice in Midland, Mich. Four years later, he joined Hill’s Pet Nutrition as a professional services representative in the Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minn. area. In 1990, Dr. Revoir opened PetWorks Veterinary Hospital, a full-service small animal practice in Overland Park, Kan., that was recognized for innovation. In 1999, he received the prestigious Distinguished Veterinary Alumni Award from the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at Michigan State, which honors one MSU CVM graduate annually for excellence in private practice. During his time in private practice in Overland Park, Dr. Revoir hosted “Pet Talk,” a live ask-the-vet radio call-in program, and served on several animal health industry practitioner advisory boards. In 2003, he returned to industry for years of service at Hill’s, Bayer Animal Health, Merck Animal Health and Zomedica, where he provided technical support to marketing, customer service and field sales organizations; worked with key opinion leaders and veterinary colleges; and offered critical input to R&D teams. In 2021, after one year with Zomedica, Dr. Revoir received the prestigious Professional Services Veterinarian of the Year award. Dr. Revoir joined American Regent Animal Health in 2022 as a Technical Services Veterinarian where he continues to support veterinarians in practice. He currently resides in Minnetrista, Minn., with his wife Tracy (also an accomplished veterinarian), their two cats Gracie and Skeeter, and their dog Tilly.

Sponsor:

CVET Overview: CA’s Newest Veterinary Disaster Response Team

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Formed from legislation passed in 2021, the UC Davis California Veterinary Emergency Team (CVET) has been building our management team and volunteer responder database. We have successfully deployed in partnership with the California Veterinary Medical Reserve Corps and provided advisory assistance to the recent fire response in Los Angeles. This talk will provide an overview of our team, services we can provide, how we are deployed, and how you and/or your practice can get involved in collaborative veterinary disaster response efforts.

Speakers: Ashley Patterson, DVM, MPH

Bio: Ashley Patterson is the Associate Director of Operations for the UC Davis California Veterinary Emergency Team (CVET). She received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Washington State University and her Master of Public Health from the University of Minnesota in 2019. Prior to veterinary school, Ashley earned a bachelor’s degree in Emergency Administration and Planning and worked as an emergency management and planning consultant for Witt O’Brien’s starting in 2010. Following graduation from veterinary school, Ashley worked as an emergency veterinarian in a variety of hospitals and volunteered as a disaster responder. She brings a unique combination of veterinary medicine and emergency management background and is focused on enhancing the veterinary preparedness and response capabilities for the State of California.

Sponsors:

SCVMA and VCA OCVS Present

To Pee or Not to Pee:

Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease

A lecture and discussion geared toward technicians on the initial triage, stabilization, and treatment of male cats with urinary signs.

Wednesday April 2, 2025

Dinner Included!

Dinner Served: 6:15pm

Lecture Starts: 6:30pm

Location:

VCA OCVS

3021 Edinger Ave, Tustin, CA 92780

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Presented By:

Dr. Kayla Mochizuki, DVM

Bio: Dr. Kayla Mochizuki grew up in Southern California. She graduated in 2015 from Missouri Valley College with a Bachelor of Biological Science and a minor in Chemistry. She received her Master of Public Health in 2020 and her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from St. George’s University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2022. After obtaining her degree, Dr. Mochizuki completed a one-year rotating internship at California Veterinary Specialists in Carlsbad, California.

In her free time, she enjoys looking after her collection of plants and animals. She also enjoys spending time outdoors when the weather is nice; hiking, camping, paddle boarding and snowboarding are some of her favorite activities.

Dr. Lauren Munchel, DVM

Bio: Dr. Lauren Munchel grew up in Southern California. She graduated in 2009 from the University of California, Irvine with a Bachelor of Biological Science and a minor in Anthropology. She received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2017. After obtaining her degree Dr. Munchel completed a one-year rotating internship at Hickory Veterinary Hospital in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania. Although Dr. Munchel enjoys traveling, she was very glad to be able to move back home to Southern California.

Hill’s Presents:

Canine Protein-Losing Enteropathy:

Work-up and Treatment

Presented By: Dr. Emily Teng, DVM

Canine protein-losing enteropathy is a common manifestation of canine gastrointestinal disease that can be caused by a variety of diseases. Join our discussion on how to find out which disease process is causing your canine patient’s protein-losing enteropathy as well as how to implement novel dietary and medical therapies for the most common causes! We will also cover monitoring response to treatment and troubleshooting patients who are not responding to conventional therapies.

Attendees will:

• Identify causes and diagnostic tests for protein-losing enteropathy (PLE) to target treatment effectively
• Learn which diets and medications to utilize for PLE secondary to lymphangiectasia and/or inflammatory bowel disease
• How to monitor PLE response to treatment and adjust treatments as needed

FREE Live Webinar

Thursday April 3, 2025

6:00 PM PST

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**Non-SCVMA Event**

2025 Judicious Use of Medically Important Antimicrobial Drugs in Animals

When:  Tuesday, April 8th, 2025

Time:  12 – 1pm PDT

Location:  Online via Zoom

Cost:  $50.00

Western University of Health Sciences – College of Veterinary Medicine is excited to offer a virtual presentation on the “Judicious Use of Medically Important Antimicrobial Drugs in Animals”. Attendance at a seminar on this topic every four (4) years is required for state licensure as of January 1, 2018 (Business and Professions Code, Division 2. Healing Arts, Chapter 11. Veterinary Medicine. Article 3. Issuance of Licenses 4846.5(k) (1)).

The speakers are Dr. Marissa Silva of the California Department of Food and Agriculture and Dr. Priyank Kumar, Associate Professor of Veterinary Pharmacology at WesternU. We will be discussing this topic as it applies to both small and large animal medicine.

This will be a one hour session and a certificate of attendance will be provided after the event.

Because this is a specific continuing education program required for licensure, you will be required to have a video camera to provide live video of your participation in the meeting. Prompt and continuous attendance throughout the program is mandatory.

More details and Zoom information will be emailed out in the coming weeks.

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For further information please contact:
Vanessa Lopez, Clinical Relations Coordinator- vanessalopez@westernu.edu

ABOUT WESTERN UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES – COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE

The College of Veterinary Medicine at Western University of Health Sciences was established in 1998 as the first new college of veterinary medicine in the United States in more than twenty years, and stands as a new paradigm in veterinary medical education: innovative instructional programs, cost-effective delivery of education, and cooperation with other educational institutions and the private sector. On March 3, 2010, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Council on Education (COE) granted the College Full Accreditation.

One of only 32 veterinary schools in the United States, we take pride in nurturing cooperative learning, public service, and scholarship, ensuring that our graduates are well-prepared to excel in their careers. At our esteemed institution, students benefit from a wide range of clinical opportunities and instruction in various domestic species, from food animals and equines to companion animals, and have the opportunity to pursue interests in research. We celebrate a diverse student and faculty body, believing that diversity enriches our educational experience and fosters a deeper understanding of global veterinary healthcare. We encourage personal and professional development, fostering an academic community of competent, caring, and ethical professionals. Together, we cultivate an environment of mutual respect, collaboration, and compassion, preparing our graduates to serve all communities with excellence and empathy.

MMVD in Dogs:

Risk Awareness, Early Detection, and Management for More Life to Love.

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Speaker: Dr. Andrew Schreibman, DVM

Bio:  Dr. Schreibman earned his DVM the College of Veterinary Medicine at Mississippi State University following undergraduate studies at Columbia University in the City of New York. He completed an internship in Small Animal Medicine & Surgery at the University of Illinois in 1995. Following two years in private practice in New Jersey and California, Dr. Schreibman served as a resident/assistant professor in anatomic pathology at the University of Missouri.  He served on the Licensing Examination Committee of the California Veterinary Medical Board. Dr. Schreibman is currently Senior Professional Services Veterinarian for Boehringer-Ingelheim Animal Health in the Southern California & Hawaii district with 25+ years experience in Industrial Medicine spanning Research & Development, International Affairs, Marketing, and Sales. He is passionate about education and evidence-based medicine.  Outside of veterinary medicine, Dr. Schreibman umpires high school football & baseball and runs marathons with his wife Lisa.

Sponsor:

Defend Puppies, Defeat Parvo:

Updates in the Treatment of Canine Parvoviral Enteritis

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Attendees of this presentation will:

• Recognize the impact of CPV on the patient, hospital, and owner
• Understand standard of care inpatient and outpatient treatment options
• Learn about recent treatment options discussed in the literature including a targeted Canine Parvovirus Monoclonal Antibody (CPMA) for CPV treatment
• Be confident implementing novel treatment options such as CPMA into various CPV treatment protocols

Speaker: Dr. Chris George, DVM, practice limited to internal medicine

Sponsor:

Management of Osteoarthritis Update:

What Does the Latest Science Tell Us?

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An evidence based review of current management strategies for osteoarthritis, including supplements, medications, and other modalities. We will discuss the current state of science, what we really know, and what we still do not know about managing osteoarthritis.

Speaker: Dr Peter Vogel, VMD, DACVS

Bio: Peter Vogel, VMD, DACVS graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 1990. He completed a Small Animal Surgical internship at the California Animal Hospital and a Small Animal Surgical residency at the University of California, Davis.
Practicing in Southern California for over 27 years, Dr. Vogel has been the co-medical director, and founder/senior partner of hospitals located in Fountain Valley, CA and Irvine, CA, and currently, the founder of the “Veterinarian owned, Pet approved,” Animal Orthopedic Center located in Anaheim, CA.
Dr. Vogel is the past President of the Southern California Veterinary Medical Association and is currently a Governor for the California Veterinary Medical Association, representing Los Angeles and Orange County, CA. He also is a recipient of the Dan Mahan Award for Excellence in Veterinary Medicine.
As a board-certified veterinary surgeon, and a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons, Dr. Vogel has almost 30 years of experience in clinical practice, as well as teaching veterinary students and training interns and residents.
He lectures extensively in Southern California, as well as elsewhere in the US and has spoken at several world veterinary conferences in China, South Korea, and Mexico.

Sponsor:

The Power or Four:

Protection Against Common and Emerging Parasite Threats

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Dive into the world of canine parasitology! We will discuss common and emerging threats, and introduce a recently approved comprehensive parasiticide protection product for dogs. Attendees will gain practical knowledge and insights to enhance their ability to diagnose, treat, and prevent parasitic infections in dogs.

Learning Objectives:

• Enhanced understanding of common and emerging canine parasites, including hookworms, roundworms, heartworms, tapeworms, fleas and ticks, with clinically applicable key takeaways.
• Understand the latest research updates on Echinococcus and other tapeworm species.
• Gain practical insights into tapeworm diagnostic challenges, key differences, and public health considerations.
• Learn practical insights into the indications, safety, and features of a recently approved comprehensive parasiticide product.

Speaker:  Dr. Amy Anderson, DVM

Bio: Amy Anderson, DVM is a Regional Consulting Veterinarian for Elanco. Dr. Anderson obtained her BS in Biology from UCLA and her DVM at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. After an internship at Animal Medical Center in New York City, Dr. Anderson moved to San Diego to work as a general practitioner in a wide variety of clinics (one-doctor, multi-doctor, corporate, relief). After 8 years in clinical practice, she joined Royal Canin as a field veterinarian and then moved to Elanco in 2014. As a field veterinarian, Dr. Anderson has found a perfect way to combine her love of veterinary medicine, education, and travel! She has given numerous presentations to veterinarians and their staff on topics ranging from nutrition, parasitology, infectious disease, vaccinology, practice management, dermatology, and pain management. Dr. Anderson continues to practice medicine as a relief veterinarian. In her free time, Dr. Anderson and her husband enjoy traveling, running, and exploring the outdoors.

Sponsor:

Reach for Zen:

New Relief for Dogs with Atopic Dermatitis

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In this presentation, Dr. Tom Lewis will discuss the latest innovations in veterinary dermatology and share the secrets to achieving Zen with your clients and canine atopic dermatitis patients.

Speaker: Dr. Tom Lewis, DVM, DACVD

Bio: Dr. Lewis attended Colorado State University, earning his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1986. He worked at Mesa Veterinary Hospital for two years before starting his residency in dermatology. In 1991, Dr. Lewis finished his residency and achieved his diplomate certification from the American College of Veterinary Dermatology. In 1991, Dr. Lewis founded the Dermatology Clinic for Animals (later Dermatology for Animals) with offices in Mesa and Tucson, Ariz., as well as in Albuquerque, NM. Within three years, clinics were added in Utah, Texas, and Nebraska.

Dr. Lewis’ interests include investigating the role of allergies and their effects on the skin. Dr. Lewis has written journal articles and supported research on a number of projects during his career. He speaks nationally on dermatology at veterinary conferences and events.

Sponsor:

SCVMA and Hill’s Present:

What’s New Pussycat-

A Feline Focused Symposium

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Sunday April 27th 2025 

Provided FREE for SCVMA Members!

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Doors Open at 8:15 for Registration and Breakfast
**Breakfast and Lunch Included**

6 hours of CA Statutorily Approved CE

The morning will kick off with 3 lectures on Feline Friendly Handling, Feline Diabetes, and FIP.

Lunch and Learn Topic on Feline Enrichment Provided by KONG.

We’ll finish off the day with Hannah Shaw, “The Kitten Lady” who speak on care for neonatal kittens.

SPEAKERS:

Creating Feline Friendly Interactions and Environments

Presented By: Dr. Lisa Restine, DVM, DABVP (Feline)

Bio: Dr. Lisa Restine grew up in New Jersey and earned her Bachelor of Science in Animal Science from Rutgers University. She received her DVM degree from Western University of Health Sciences in Southern California in 2014. Dr. Restine had been practicing feline medicine exclusively at a cat-only practice in San Antonio, Texas since graduation and achieved board certification with the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners in feline medicine in 2020. In 2022, Dr. Restine started work at an ER/Specialty Center and practiced on both dogs and cats in an emergency setting. However, her real passion is feline medicine, and she has dedicated many hours to lecturing other veterinarians on both a national and international level, as well as being a co-editor of a veterinary feline textbook.

Outside of work, Dr. Restine has a strong interest in all things active – she is often found running or hiking and is currently enjoying the challenge of training for a marathon. Caring for her five cats takes up the rest of her time. Dr. Restine is passionate about feline medicine and sharing her love of practice and knowledge to help improve feline care – she is excited to be a part of the Hill’s team as the Associate Feline Professional Veterinary Affairs Manager.

Feline Diabetic Updates with a Focus on SGLT2 Inhibitors

Presented By: Dr. Victoria Hare, BSc BVMS, practice Limited to Internal Medicine

Bio: Dr. Hare, originally from Edinburgh, Scotland, earned her veterinary degree from the University of Glasgow Veterinary School in 2014. She completed an intercalated program, which included a Bachelor of Science in Animal Behavior and Welfare from the University of Bristol, along with a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery from the University of Glasgow. Over the next four years, Dr. Hare worked as a primary care physician in England, the United Kingdom, and Northern California. After her time in the primary care field, she transitioned to specialty and emergency care. Dr. Hare completed her rotating internship at Ironhorse Vet Care in Dublin, CA, and spent the following year working in emergency medicine. She later completed her Internal Medicine residency in August 2024, before joining VCA WLA.

While Dr. Hare enjoys all aspects of Internal Medicine, her special interest is in immune-mediated disease and renal disease. Additionally, she loves the opportunity to teach students and interns!

Outside of Internal Medicine, Dr. Hare’s hobbies include traveling, fitness, drinking coffee, and caring for her four pets.

FIP: An Updated Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment

Attendees of this talk will be able to:

• Understand the pathogenesis of FIP
• Effectively and efficiently diagnose FIP in cats
• Know how to treat FIP in cats and understand the current antivirals available

Presented By: Emma Cosaro, DVM, DACVIM

Bio: Dr. Emma Cosaro was born and raised in California in the Bay Area. She received her veterinary degree from Tufts University in Massachusetts and completed a one-year small animal rotating internship at VCA Alameda East. She went on to complete her small animal internal medicine residency at UC Davis.

Dr. Cosaro enjoys all aspects of internal medicine, but has a particular interest in immune-mediated, infectious, endocrine, and renal/urinary disease. She also enjoys endoscopy and minimally invasive interventional procedures and has a special interest in feline medicine.

Lunch and Learn Courtesy of Kong:

The Five Pillars of Feline Environmental Needs: How to Optimize Feline Wellbeing in our Homes and Hospitals

Presented By: Dr. Danielle Graziano, DVM

Bio: Dr. Danielle Graziano graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2012 and earned her veterinary degree from Michigan State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 2016. Though she grew up as a devoted “dog person,” it wasn’t until vet school—when she lived with a cat for the first time—that she realized these fascinating creatures are often just misunderstood. Since then, she has pursued her passion for feline medicine and behavior, dedicating her career to improving the lives of house cats through clinical practice and her work as a staff veterinarian for KONG.

At home, Dr. Graziano shares her life with three adventure-loving cats—Micetro, Tchaicatsky, and Beanthovan—who join her and her fiancé on hiking and camping trips throughout Colorado. Tchaicatsky also works as a therapy cat at her fiancé’s dental office, comforting patients, while Micetro enjoys “meowdeling” in costumes and making appearances at art fairs and other bustling events.

Saving Neonatal Kittens

This talk will include:

• Overview on the state of the neonatal kitten; data overview; what makes neonates vulnerable and how shelters and foster parents are helping them
• Guidance on training and supporting clients through the basic care of orphaned neonatal kittens
• Discussion of developmental milestones, proper husbandry from 0-8 weeks, biosecurity protocol, and science-backed insights that improve life saving strategies
• Discussion of kitten morbidity and mortality, common causes of decline, and guidance on supportive care methods every kitten caregiver should know

Presented By: Hannah Shaw, aka The Kitten Lady

Bio: For those not familiar with Hannah Shaw, better known as “The Kitten Lady”, you can check her out at https://www.kittenlady.org/.

Hannah Shaw is an award-winning kitten rescuer, humane educator, and New York Times bestselling author who has dedicated her life to innovating kitten care and protecting the most vulnerable felines.  Her project, Kitten Lady, provides educational media, training resources, and instructional workshops that help individuals and animal shelters learn how to save the lives of kittens–in a fun and engaging format.

Shaw is the author of Tiny But Mighty (Penguin Random House, 2019), Cats of the World (Penguin Random House, 2024), Kitten Lady’s Big Book of Little Kittens (Simon and Schuster, 2019), Kitten Lady’s CATivity Book (Harper Collins, 2022), the Adventures in Fosterland chapter book series (Simon and Schuster, 2021 – 2025), and Cat Got Your Tongue? (Penuin Random House, 2025).  She has been featured as an expert on Animal Planet and has received several awards for her advocacy work, including the 2019 Cat Advocate of the Year award by ASPCA.

Kitten Lady has amassed a viral social media following of over 4 million engaged cat lovers.  Shaw shares inspiring, instructional and adorable content on her Instagram and Facebook, and a library of educational videos about kitten care through her YouTube channel which are used as a training resource for rescues, shelters, and foster parents across the globe.

Shaw is also the founder of Orphan Kitten Club, a 501(c)3 charitable organization transforming the landscape of kitten welfare in America through shelter grants, ethical pediatric research and the hands-on care of vulnerable neonates.  Since 2019, her nonprofit has provided more than $3 million in targeted funding to shelters to build innovative programs that save little lives.

She lives in California with her husband Andrew Marttila, their cats, and an endless rotation of foster kittens.

Sponsored By:

Basics and Necessity of Estate Planning

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Monica will share key insights into the basics of estate planning, providing attendees with practical strategies to safeguard their personal and professional legacies.

Speaker: Monica Goel, Esq., Managing Partner of TLD Law, Certified Legal Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law by the California Board of Legal Specialization

Bio: Monica Goel is a Certified Legal Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law with over 23 years of experience guiding individuals and families through estate planning, trust administration, probate, and elder law matters. She is a Managing Partner at TLD Law, working primarily out of the firm’s Irvine and Long Beach offices.

Sponsor:

VCA West Los Angeles Presents

UNLEASHED

Includes Three Different Tracks:

DVM Track (6 CE Units)

Technician Track (6 CE Units)

Administration Track (3 CE Units)

Social Event Happy Hour
Raffle Prizes & more!

Sunday May 18, 2025

Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049

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FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT:

https://www.vcawlaunleashed.com/conference

**Non SCVMA event

SCVMA and BI Present:

Practice Management Symposium:
Communications That Increase Accountability and Eliminate Problem Behaviors on the Veterinary Team

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Sunday June 1, 2025 

Provided FREE for SCVMA Members!

10:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Doors Open at 9:15 for Registration and Breakfast
**Breakfast Included**

3 hours of CA Statutorily Approved CE

Presented By:

Amanda Donnelly, DVM, MBA

Bio: Dr. Donnelly is a graduate of the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Missouri.  She has an MBA from Baker University in Overland Park, Kansas, and holds a certificate in Veterinary Practice Administration from the AAHA Veterinary Management Institute (VIM) at Purdue University.

Dr. Donnelly is the author of Leading and Managing Veterinary Teams: The Definitive Guide to Veterinary Practice Management. She also writes the Talk the Talk communication column for Today’s Veterinary Business Journal.

Well know as a dynamic speaker, Dr. Donnelly was the 2023 Practice Management Educator of the Year for WVC and has twice been named Practice Management Speaker of the Year for the VMX Conference.

Dr. Donnelly lives with her adorable dog in Nashville.

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