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2021 CONFERENCE PROGRAM
FEBRUARY 19-21, 2021
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2021 TVMA AWARD RECIPIENTS
LIFETIME ACHIEVMENTRebecca Gompf, DVM
DISTINGUISHED SERVICESusan Moon, DVM
YOUNG VETERINARIANJoanna Walsh, DVM
OUTSTANDING COMMERICAL REPRESENTATIVEHannah Harris with DRE Veterinary
LEGISLATOR OF THE YEARRepresentative Johnny Shaw
TENNESSEE ANIMAL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEEBarnabas owner Candy Stooksbury
nominated by Drs. Joanne Hibbs and Lori Smith
Join us as TVMA recognizes those members who have gone above and beyond in the veterinary profession during our first Virtual TVMA Awards
Program to be held on Saturday, February 20th at 6pm.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
FEBRUARY 19 - FEBRUARY 21, 2021 • MUSIC CITY VETERINARY VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
This Virtual Conference is designed to bring you an extraordinary opportunity for you to learn and receive top quality CE. By participating in the conference, you will be able to choose from over 100 hours of sessions and may earn up to 20 hours of continuing education credit.
As a registered attendee you will be allowed to view the live conference as well as the on-demand presentations until May 31, 2021. Once you have listened to the on demand lectures, you will be required to take a quiz of 5 questions per lecture hour and make at least 70% or above to receive CE. After you have finished viewing and taking the required quizzes, please email [email protected] to receive your CE certificate.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Christian Veterinary Mission Virtual Gathering, Saturday, February 20, 2021 7:00am-8:00amChristian Veterinary Mission exists to share the love of Christ through veterinary medicine. Working in communities worldwide, CVM equips and encourages veterinary profes-sionals and students to build relationships with others through the use of veterinary knowledge and skills so that lives are transformed. We would love to connect with you! Please join us for our MCVC-CVM Fellowship Event through Zoom, Saturday, Feb 20th, from 7-8am Central Time: https://zoom.us/j/98085932997
Virtual Yoga CENTER YOUR BODY AND MIND, STRETCH THE POSSIBILITIESSaturday, February, 20 @7:00amSunday, February, 21 @7:00am Veterinarian and yoga instructor, Karin Collins will be presenting a yoga course geared toward veterinarians. On Saturday, Dr. Collins will be doing a 30-minute chair yoga that is suitable for any level or age group. On Sunday, Dr. Collins will increase the intensity but will provide modifications for those new to yoga. Please join in the fun while we work on both our physical and spiritual bodies.
TVMA Virtual Awards Presentation, Saturday, February 20, 2021 @6:00pm Join us as we honor the 2021 Award recipients on Saturday night. Program will also include our annual Business Meeting.
SPONSORED BY THE TENNESSEE VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
MAKE PLANS NOW TO ATTEND THE 2022 MUSIC CITY VETERINARY CONFERENCE
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SPECIAL EVENTS
FEBRUARY 19 - FEBRUARY 21, 2021 • MUSIC CITY VETERINARY VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Bruce AddisonAddison Biological Laboratory, Inc.507 North Cleveland AvenueFayette, MO 65248
Julia Albright, MA, DVM, DACVBUniversity of Tennessee CVM2407 River DriveKnoxville, TN 37919
Kate Baker, DVM, MS, DACVPVeterinary Cytology SchoolhouseCrestwood, KY 40014
Michaela Beasley, DVM, MS, CCRP, DACVIM (Neurology)Mississippi State University CVM1207 Highway 182 W Suite DStarkville, MS 39759
Dawn Boothe, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, DACVCPAuburn University CVM1010 Wire Rd.Auburn, AL 36849
Megan Brashear, BS, RVT, VTS (ECC)Purdue University Veterinary Hospital625 Harrison StreetWest Lafayette, IN 4707
Christine Cocquyt, DVM, DACVIMTennessee Equine Hospital1508 Thompsons Station Rd W.Thompson's Station, TN 37179
Kathy Cooney, DVM, CHPV, CCFPCooney Animal Hospice Consulting/Cooney Holdings8466 Golden Fields LaneLoveland, CO 80538
Stephen Galloway, DVM, DAVDC (Eq)Animal Care Hosptial8565 US Hwy 64Somerville, TN 38068
Liberty Getman, DVM, DACVSTennessee Equine Hospital1508 Thompsons Station Rd W.Thompson's Station, TN 37174
Elizabeth Giuliano, DVM, MS, DACVOUniversity of Missouri-CVM900 East Campus DriveColumbia, MO 65251
Sharon Gwaltney-Brant, DVM, PHD, DABVT, DABATVIN777 Covell BlvdDavis, CA 95616
Susanne Heartsill, DVMCeva Animal Health, LLC8735 Rosehill Road, Suite 300 Lenexa, KS 66215
Meredyth Jones, DVM, MS, DACVIMOklahoma State University-CVM2115 W. Farm RoadStillwater, OK 74078
2021 MCVC SPEAKERS
FEBRUARY 19 - FEBRUARY 21, 2021 • MUSIC CITY VETERINARY VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
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2021 MCVC SPEAKERS (CONTINUED)
FEBRUARY 19 - FEBRUARY 21, 2021 • MUSIC CITY VETERINARY VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
Drew Koch, DVM, MSNorth Carolina University CVM1060 William Moore DriveRaleigh, NC 27066
Colton McInturff, DVMColorado State University300 West Drake RoadFort Collins, CO 80523
Elizabeth Molinet, DVM-MPH CandidateUniversity of TN CVM2407 River DriveKnoxville, TN 37919
Katie Nash, BVSc, MS, DACVECCVetMED Emergency and Specialty Hospital20610 N. Cave Creek RoadPhoenix, AZ 85024
James Noxon, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)Iowa State University1800 Christensen DrAmes, IA 50011
Stephen Reed, DVMRood and Riddle Equine Hospital2150 Georgetown RoadLexington, KY 40511
Erin Robbins, LVTAuburn University1500 Wire RoadAuburn, AL 36849
Neal Sivula, DVM, PhD, FAAVA, MDivDancing Paws Animal Wellness Center4646 West Streetsboro RoadRichfield, OH 44286
Aaron Smiley, DVMNoblesville, IN 46060
Marcy Souza, DVM, MPH, MPPA, DABVP (Avian), DACVPMUniversity of TN-CVM2407 River Dr.Knoxville, TN 37996
Alyssa Stair, LVMTUniversity of TN-CVM2407 River Dr.Knoxville, TN 37996
Lindsay Starkey, DVM, PhD, DACVM-ParasitAuburn University-CVM166 Greene HallAuburn, AL 36849
Kevin Stepaniuk, DVM, DAVDC, FAVDVeterinary Dentistry Education and Consulting Services, LLCP O Box 1441Ridgefield, WA 98642
Jason Stull, VMD, MPVM, PhD, DACVPMThe Ohio State University CVM1920 Coffey RoadColumbus, OH 43210
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2021 MCVC SPEAKERS (CONTINUED)
FEBRUARY 19 - FEBRUARY 21, 2021 • MUSIC CITY VETERINARY VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
Jennifer Taintor, DVM, DACVIM-LA, DACVSMR-EqAuburn University CVM1500 Wire RoadAuburn, AL 36849
Jay Tischendorf, DVMAmerican Ecological Research Insti-tuteConroe, TX 77304
Karen Tobias, DVM, MS, DACVSUniversity of Tennessee CVM2407 River Road Dept. SACSKnoxville, TN 37996
Josh Vaisman, CCFP, MAPPCPFlourish Veterinary Consulting LLC10279 Dover StreetFirstone, CO 80504
Stephanie Valberg, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, ACVSMRMichigan State University736 Wilson RoadEast Lansing, MI 48824
Robbie van Mullem3 Sided Media/Review Retrievers906 CM Fagan Dr. Suite A1Hammond, LA 70403
Joseph Wakshlag, DVM, PhD, DACVN, DACVSMRCornell University CVM93 Campus RoadIthaca, NY 14853
Kimberly WallaceTN Board of Veterinary Medical Exam-iners665 Mainstream DriveNashville, TN 37243
Cynthia Ward, VMD, PhD, DACVIMUniversity of Georgia501 D.W. Brooks DriveAthens, GA 30602
Craig Webb, DVM, PhD, DACVIMColorado State University300 West Drake RoadFort Collins, CO 80523
Janet WoodsLeawood, KS 66206
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2021 MCVC PROGRAM GRID (PROGRAM SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
FRIDAY ~ FEBRUARY 19, 2021TOTAL CE HOURS: 7.0
PROGRAM INFORMATION
TIME SMALL ANIMAL I SMALL ANIMAL II SMALL ANIMAL III LARGE ANIMAL PRACTICE MANAGEMENT
8:00am – 8:50am Cleaning Ears to Make a Difference!
Jim Noxon, DVM
Anaphylaxis: An Evidence-Based ApproachKatie Nash, BVSc
Seizures: Advancement in Maintenance and
Emergency TreatmentsMichaela Beasley, DVM
New Developments in Infectious Bovine Keratoconjunctivitis
- Moraxella bovoculi;
Epidemiology, Diagnostics and PathogenicityBruce Addison
Sponsored by Addison Biological Laboratory,
Inc.
The 4 P’s of Positive Leadership: A
Framework for Leading Thriving Veterinary
Teams Part IJosh Vaisman, CCFP
Sponsored by National Veterinary Associates
8:50am – 9:05am Break in Exhibit Hall
9:05am – 9:55am Topical Therapy for Otitis: Part I-Options/Choosing Wisely
Jim Noxon, DVM
Emergency Fundamentals for the General Practitioner
Katie Nash, BVSc
Down Dogs: Beyond IVDD, The Alphabet Soup of Neurologic Conditions
Michaela Beasley, DVM
BVD in Cow Calf Operations
Meredyth Jones, DVM
The 4 P’s of Positive Leadership: A
Framework for Leading Thriving Veterinary
Teams Part IIJosh Vaisman, CCFP
Sponsored by Patterson Vet Supply, Inc.
9:55am – 10:25am Break in Exhibit Hall
10:25am- 11:15am Topical Therapy for Otitis: Part II Maximizing the Benefits
of Topical TherapyJim Noxon, DVM
Animal Hospice in PracticeKathy Cooney, DVM
The Neurologic Feline: Cats Are Not Small Dogs?
Michaela Beasley, DVM
Field Survival Guide
Meredyth Jones, DVM
Rockstar Resilience Skills for the Veterinary
Professional Part I
Josh Vaisman, CCFP Sponsored by Patterson
Vet Supply, Inc.
11:15am – 11:30am Break in Exhibit Hall
11:30am – 12:20pm Common Problems in Feline OtologyJim Noxon, DVM
Euthanasia ReimaginedKathy Cooney, DVM
Urinary Retention and Relief in
Neurologic PatientsMichaela Beasley, DVM
Approach to the Down Beef Cow
Meredyth Jones, DVM
Rockstar Resilience Skills for the Veterinary
Professional Part II
Josh Vaisman, CCFP
12:20pm – 1:50pm Break in Exhibit Hall/Lunch
1:50pm – 2:40pm Keys to Managing Atopic Dermatitis in Dogs
Jim Noxon, DVM
Designing a Hospice Care PlanKathy Cooney, DVM
Diabetes Mellitus Part ICynthia Ward, VMD
Small Ruminant Respiratory
DiseaseMeredyth Jones, DVM
Licensing in Tennessee: Hot Topics
Kimberly Wallace
2:40pm – 3:10pm Break in Exhibit Hall
3:10pm –4:00pm Cytology as a Key Diagnostic Tool for Dermatology
Jim Noxon, DVM
Eyelid Surgery - Some For You and Some for MeElizabeth Giuliano, DVM
Diabetes Mellitus Part IICynthia Ward, VMD
Neurologic Diseases in Sheep
and GoatsMeredyth Jones, DVM
5 Infectious Tools to Market Your Practice
Part IRobbie van Mullem
4:00pm – 4:30pm Break in Exhibit Hall
4:30pm – 5:20pm How to Make the Most Out of Your MicroscopeJim Noxon, DVM
Enucleation Surgery-Making it Better For You
and Your Patients Elizabeth Giuliano, DVM
What’s Up With Feline HyperthyroidismCynthia Ward, VMD
Top 10 Requests From Llama &
Alpaca OwnersMeredyth Jones, DVM
5 Infectious Tools to Market Your Practice
Part IIRobbie van Mullem
FEBRUARY 19 - FEBRUARY 21, 2021 • MUSIC CITY VETERINARY VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
SATURDAY ~ FEBRUARY 20, 2021TOTAL CE HOURS: 7.0
SPONSORED BY THE TENNESSEE VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
TIME SMALL ANIMAL I SMALL ANIMAL II SMALL ANIMAL III LARGE ANIMAL PRACTICE MANAGEMENT
TECHNICIAN
7:00am-8:00am Veterinary Christian Mission Gathering
8:00am – 8:50am Cannabinology 101Joe Wakshlag, DVM
Clandestine Hidden Common Dental and
Oral Disease That May be Missed
Kevin Stepaniuk, DVM
Introduction to Acupuncture
Neal Sivula, DVM
Diagnostic Anesthesia in the Performance Horse: Making It All
Make SenseColton McInturff, DVM
50 Ways To Lose Your Practice!
How To Reduce Risk, Prevent Loss, Retain
Value & Make Money While Treating Your
PatientsJan Woods
Sponsored by Epicur Pharma
Top 5 Emergencies and What to Do
Part IMegan Brashear, RVT
8:50am – 9:05am Break in Exhibit Hall
9:05am – 9:55am Veterinary Medicine:
Cannabinoids and Clinical Utility
Joe Wakshlag, DVM
Step-by-Step Surgical Extractions in the Dog
Kevin Stepaniuk, DVM
Neurologic Effects of Acupuncture Neal Sivula, DVM
Tools for the Sports Medicine Clinician: Diagnostic Imaging
and Ultrasound Guided TechniquesColton McInturff, DVM
50 Ways To Lose Your Practice!
How To Reduce Risk, Prevent Loss, Retain
Value & Make Money While Treating Your Patients (Continued)
Jan WoodsSponsored by Epicur
Pharma
Top 5 Emergencies and What to Do
Part IIMegan Brashear, RVT
9:55am – 10:25am Break in Exhibit Hall
10:25am- 11:15am Nutritional Hepatology
Joe Wakshlag, DVM
Surgical Extraction of the Maxillary 4th Premolar and Canine
Tooth in the DogKevin Stepaniuk, DVM
Managing Poisoning Emergencies
Sharon Gwaltney-Brant, DVM
An Update on Joint Therapy and
Rehabilitation in the Equine Athlete
Colton McInturff, DVM
Dealing With People You Can’t Stand: How
To Bring Out The Best In People At Their Worst
Jan WoodsSponsored by Epicur
Pharma
The Veterinary Anesthetist’s Guide
to ECG Basics Alyssa Stair, LVT
11:15am – 11:30am Break in Exhibit Hall
11:30am – 12:20pm Musculoskeletal Support of the Aging Canine
Joe Wakshlag, DVM
Recognition, Diagnosis and Treatment of Feline Tooth
ResorptionKevin Stepaniuk, DVM
I Heard it on the Internet So it Must
Be TrueSharon Gwaltney-Brant,
DVM
Neonatal and Adult Equine
Musculoskeletal Injuries: Management
or Referral?Drew Koch, DVM
Dealing With People You Can’t Stand: How
To Bring Out The Best In People At Their Worst
(Continued)Jan Woods
Sponsored by Epicur Pharma
The Dentistry Technician: PreGame
Stephen Galloway, DVM
12:20pm – 1:50pm Break in Exhibit Hall/Lunch
1:50pm – 2:40pm More Than a Little Coughing:
Protecting Dogs and Communities From Canine Respiratory Disease Complex
Jason Stull, VMD
Inflammation in the Feline Oral Cavity-
They Are Not All the Same!
Kevin Stepaniuk, DVM
Hot TopicsSharon Gwaltney-Brant,
DVM
Nuclear Scintigraphy: When to Refer &
What You Can LearnLiberty Getman, DVM
Sponsored by TN Equine Hospital
Telemedicine-Your Professional Service
Has Value Aaron Smiley, DVM
The Dentistry Technician:
1st HalfStephen Galloway,
DVM
2:40pm – 3:10pm Break in Exhibit Hall
3:10pm –4:00pm Unraveling the Complexities
of Canine Leptospirosis:
From Diagnosis to Treatment and
PreventionJason Stull, VMD
Pathophysiology, Recognition,
Examination and Treatment of
Periodontal DiseaseKevin Stepaniuk, DVM
Common Hazards in Cats
Sharon Gwaltney-Brant, DVM
A Practical Approach to Equine Asthma
Christine Cocquyt, DVM
Sponsored by TN Equine Hospital
Playing Nice in a Pretty Mean World:
Understanding Diversity, Equity,
and InclusionJay Tischendorf, DVM
Canine Heatstroke:
Keeping Your CoolMegan Brashear, RVT
4:00pm – 4:30pm Break in Exhibit Hall
4:30pm –5:20pm Veterinarians and One Health
(25 Minutes)Marcy Souza, DVM
COVID in Animals (25 Minutes)
Elizabeth Molinet, DVM-MPH candidate
Understanding Fractured Teeth and
the Appropriate Treatment
RecommendationsKevin Stepaniuk, DVM
Antidepressant Toxicosis
Sharon Gwaltney-Brant, DVM
Update on Equine Neurology
Steve Reed, DVM
Sponsored byTN Equine Hospital
Playing Nice in a Pretty Mean World:
Understanding Diversity, Equity, and
Inclusion (Continued)
Jay Tischendorf, DVM
The Art of NursingMegan Brashear, RVT
6:00pm – 8:00pm TVMA Awards/Business Meeting
FEBRUARY 19 - FEBRUARY 21, 2021 • MUSIC CITY VETERINARY VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
SUNDAY ~ FEBRUARY 21, 2021 TOTAL CE HOURS: 6.0
PROGRAM INFORMATION
TIME SMALL ANIMAL I SMALL ANIMAL II SMALL ANIMAL III LARGE ANIMAL TECHNICIAN
8:00am – 8:50am Canine Tick-Borne Infections: What’s
the LatestLindsay Starkey, DVMSponsored by Zoetis
Easy as 1, 2, Pee: Updates on Feline
House SoilingJulia Albright, DVM
Laryngeal Exams in Dogs With Laryngeal Collapse
or Paralysis Karen Tobias, DVM
Diagnostic Approach to Muscle Disorders
in the HorseStephanie Valberg, DVM Sponsored by Kentucky
Equine Research
Cytology of Inflammation and Infectious Disease
Kate Baker, DVM
8:50am – 9:05am Break in Exhibit Hall
9:05am – 9:55am Canine Heartworm Infections: What’s
the LatestLindsay Starkey, DVMSponsored by Zoetis
Top 10 Tips and Myths Debunked
Julie Albright, DVM
Timing of Gonadectomy: Controversies and
Comments Karen Tobias, DVM
Muscle Atrophy, Where Did It Go and Will It
Come Back?Stephanie Valberg, DVM Sponsored by Kentucky
Equine Research
Cytology of Neoplasia: When Cells Go Rogue
Kate Baker, DVM
9:55am – 10:10am Break in Exhibit Hall
10:10am- 11:00am The Risk is Real! Update on Heartworm and Tick-Borne Infections in Cats
Lindsay Starkey, DVMSponsored by Zoetis
Parting is Such Sweet Sorrow: A
Case-Based Approach to Separation Anxiety
Julie Albright, DVM
Urethral Surgery in Obstructed Dogs: Leave
No Stone Unturned Karen Tobias, DVM
Acute Treatment and Causes of Nonexertional
RhabdomyolysisStephanie Valberg, DVM Sponsored by Kentucky
Equine Research
Technicians Role in the Colic PatientErin Robbins, LVT
11:00am – 11:15am Break in Exhibit Hall
11:15am – 12:05pm Opioids as Analgesics: A Review of
Therapeutic UseDawn Boothe, DVM
SSRI? TCA? SNRI?: Making Sense of
Psychoactive Medication Alphabet Soup
Julia Albright, DVM
Introduction to Animal Chiropractic
Neal Sivula, DVM
Causes and Management of Exertional
RhabdomyolysisStephanie Valberg, DVM Sponsored by Kentucky
Equine Research
The Technicians Role in Lameness Evaluation of
the Equine AthleteJennifer Taintor, DVM
12:05pm – 1:35pm Break in Exhibit Hall/Lunch
1:35pm – 2:25pm Mitochondria 101: An Emerging Therapeutic
ChallengeDawn Boothe, DVM
Feline Gastroenterology: A Practical Pyramid
of PoopCraig Webb, DVM
Updates in Canine Mitral Valve Disease Part ISusanne Heartsill, DVM Sponsored by CEVA
Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy and Myofibrillar MyopathyStephanie Valberg, DVM Sponsored by Kentucky
Equine Research
The Dentistry Technician: 2nd Half
Stephen Galloway, DVM
2:25pm – 2:40pm Break in Exhibit Hall
2:40pm –3:30pm NSAIDs: It’s Not Just About the Pain
Dawn Boothe, DVM
Feline Gastroenterology: Liver Lessons
Craig Webb, DVM
Updates in Canine Mitral Valve Disease Part II Susanne Heartsill, DVM
Sponsored by CEVA
Genetic Testing in Horses-What Tests Are
Available and How to Use Them
Stephanie Valberg, DVMSponsored by Kentucky
Equine Research
The Dentistry Technician: PostGame
Stephen Galloway, DVM
FEBRUARY 19 - FEBRUARY 21, 2021 • MUSIC CITY VETERINARY VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
PROGRAM INFORMATION
2021 MCVC EXHIBITORS
Banfield Pet HospitalStandard Booth18101 SE 6th Way Vancouver, WA 98683360/450-9410 Phone
Products/Services At Banfield, we care about people and pets. Our mission is to revolutionize pet health and wellness, give back to our communities, and advance the veterinary profession — and that means you. Banfield started in 1955 as a small practice with big ideas about preventive care for pets. Now we’re the largest general veterinary care practice in America, with more than 3,500 veterinarians at over 1,000 hospitals across the United States, including Puerto Rico. We care for more than 3 million pets every year.
Banfield is committed to quality veterinary care. We strive to be a productive part of the community we serve. And we’re dedicated to providing our associates with the tools, training, and support you need to excel and thrive.#BanfieldLife #bhere #banfieldhere
Boehringer Ingelheim Animal HealthStandard Booth3239 Satellite Blvd.Duluth, GA 30096888/637-4251 Phone
Boehringer Ingelheim’s Animal Health business unit is now the second largest animal health player in the world. We are committed to using that scale and our combined resources to lead the industry in improving animal health.We are passionate about animal health and recognize the critical importance of serving animal health needs globally, with a special focus on prevention. We know that when animals are healthy, humans are healthier, too.
Christian Veterinary MissionStandard Booth 19303 Fremont Ave. N.Seattle, WA 98133206/546-7577 Phonewww.cvm.org
Christian Veterinary Mission exists to share the love of Christ through veterinary medicine. Working in communities worldwide, CVM equips and encourages veterinary professionals and students to build relationships with others through the use of veterinary knowledge and skills so that lives are transformed. We would love to connect with you! Click the link to get involved, ask for prayer, or just let us know you stopped by, and we'll enter you to win a $25 to a location of your choice, www.cvm.org/mcvc. Also, please join us for our MCVC-CVM Fellowship Event through Zoom, Saturday, Feb 20th, from 7-8am Central Time: https://zoom.us/j/98085932997
Community Veterinary PartnersPremium Booth 1801 Market Street, Suite 1300Philadelphia, PA 19103267/764-5731 Phone
Community Veterinary Partners (CVP) embraces people are at the heart of delivering our mission of bringing joy to families by providing the best care possible to the pets they love. The vision for each hospital that joins the CVP community is to build upon what the hospital owner has built by enabling their strong culture and identities to persevere, paving the way for exceptional people to carry on their legacies. We support this by investing in and partnering with leading hospitals, nurturing the development of the best people, and allowing our veterinarians to make the medical treatment decisions for each pet at the hospital level.
CovetrusStandard Booth 400 Metro Place NorthDublin, OH 43017614/659-1828 Phone
Covetrus is a global animal-health technology and services company dedicated to empowering veterinary practice partners to drive new health and financial outcomes. We’re bringing together products, services, and technology into a single platform that connects our customers to the solutions and insights they need to work best. Our passion for the well-being of animals and those who care for them drives us to advance the world of veterinary medicine.
Epicur PharmaStandard Booth8000 Commerce Pkwy, Ste 600Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054888-508-5032 Phone
Epicur Pharma is a mini-manufacturer, producing drugs such as Tacrolimus Eyedrops, Buprenorphine Injection and Gabapentin tablets. As an FDA Registered 503B Outsourcing Facility, Epicur Pharma follows cGMP which are the same rules and regulations as the pharmaceutical companies. Epicur Pharma is proud to be a pioneer in animal drug standards, offering the largest selection of manufactured drugs that are traditionally compounded.
Be sure to request Epicur Pharma products to get true quality that is backed by FDA oversight! Epicur products will be distributed directly to veterinary hospitals from its outsourcing facility and offered through Stokes Pharmacy for individual patient prescriptions.
FEBRUARY 19 - FEBRUARY 21, 2021 • MUSIC CITY VETERINARY VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc.Standard Booth P.O. Box 148Topeka, KS 66601785/368-5095 Phonewww.hillsvet.com
From their days as puppies and kittens to their years as senior dogs and cats, our biology-based nutrition stays a step ahead for differences you can see, feel and trust.
KARL STORZ Veterinary Endoscopy AmericaStandard Booth 7171 Millcreek DriveMississauga, Ontario L5N3R3Canada905/816-4500 Phone
KARL STORZ Veterinary offers a wide range of rigid and flexible endoscopes, hand instruments, and video imaging systems for animals of all sizes. Our high resolution, versatile and compatible systems are available as portable units or as integrated operating systems, thus eliminating the need for multiple systems.
Nashville Veterinary AssociatesPremium Booth 29229 Canwood Street Suite 100Agoura Hills, CA540/360-8598 Phone
NVA has more than 1,000 partnerships in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. Our veterinarians provide a full range of medical and surgical services, and our passionate, visionary local hospital and pet resort leaders embody NVA's unique entrepreneurial spirit. Our mission is to improve the comfort and wellbeing of pets by providing progressive and compassionate care and we are a community unified by the love of animals and the people who love them.
Nashville Veterinary Specialists and Animal EmergencyStandard Booth 2971 Sidco DriveNashville, TN 37204615/386-0107 Phone
Multi-specialty and 24/7 animal emergency hospital. Board-certified specialists in Cardiology, Critical Care, Dermatology, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Oncology and Surgery. Locations in Nashville and Clarksville.
Regenerative Medicine & LaserPremium Booth 6736 River Road Pike Nashville, TN 37209
I am the veterinary sales representative for Aesculight Co2 Surgical Lasers,
KLASER Class 4 Therapy Lasers, and RegenVET PRP-Stem Cell Processing here in the Southeast. If you have any questions on either please call or email anytime.
Tennessee Department of Agriculture, Division of Animal Health Standard Booth P O Box 40267Nashville, TN 37204615/837-5120 Phone
This is a general Animal Health informational booth for veterinarians. Animals play many valuable roles in our lives as companions, entertainment and agricultural commodities. Protecting the health and economic viability of this important resource is a major focus of the Tennessee Department of Agriculture.
Tennessee Veterinary Technicians AssociationStandard Booth 2407 River Dr. Knoxville, TN 37996
The Tennessee Veterinary Technicians Association (TVTA), established in the early 1970’s, has long been a promoter of the veterinary technician as an integral part of the veterinary health care team. We strive to be a part of the decision making process when it affects our members on the job or up on Capitol Hill.
The TVTA communicates with members by means of a quarterly newsletter and an interactive web site. We educate the veterinary community on the benefits of hiring a Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician by sponsoring a booth at the Music City Conference and the UT Conference in Knoxville.
We also provide continuing education at a discounted cost to our members at our fall conferences, located in Martin (west TN) and in Pigeon Forge (East TN). Both licensed technicians and assistants are invited to join us for up to 12 credit hours of education.
Visbiome Vet - ExeGi PharmaStandard Booth 90 Church StreetRockville, MD 20850202/929-7545 Phone
Visbiome Vet is a high potency animal probiotic, powered by a proprietary eight strain probiotic blend, containing 112.5 billion live bacteria (CFUs) per dose. Visbiome Vet supports a normal inflammatory response in the GI tract, helps maintain proper gut flora and kidney function, and assists in reducing occasional loose stools due to environmental stress or dietary changes. Visbiome Vet is dispensed by veterinaries and veterinarian pharmacies.
2021 MCVC EXHIBITORS (CONTINUED)
FEBRUARY 19 - FEBRUARY 21, 2021 • MUSIC CITY VETERINARY VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
SPONSORED BY THE TENNESSEE VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
2020-2021 EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS
PRESIDENTMatt Povlovich, DVM
PRESIDENT ELECTTai Federico, DVM
VICE PRESIDENT Bob Parker, DVM
SECRETARY-TREASURER Margaret (Midge) Phillips, DVM
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENTDanny Walker, DVM
MEMBER-AT-LARGE / EAST TENNESSEERobert Monin, DVM
MEMBER-AT-LARGE / EAST TENNESSEEJoanne Hibbs, DVM
MEMBER-AT-LARGE / MIDDLE TENNESSEEBeau House, DVM
MEMBER-AT-LARGE / MIDDLE TENNESSEEJulie Buford, DVM
MEMBER-AT-LARGE / WEST TENNESSEELee Butler, DVM
MEMBER-AT-LARGE / WEST TENNESSEELauren Dabney, DVM
EXECUTIVE DIRECTORHeather Vaughn
2020-2021 COMMITTEE CHAIRS
MCVC Program CommitteeSusan Moon, DVMMatt Lovell, DVMAmanda Waldon, LVTMandy Willis, DVM
C.A.I.T. LiaisonRandy Hammon, DVM
Delegate to AVMAAllan Holladay, DVM
Alternate Delegate to AVMASusan Moon, DVM
Large Animal Practitioners CouncilMandy Hagan Willis, DVM
LegislativeFrankie Locklar, DVM
Peer ReviewRandy Hammon, DVM TN-V-PAC Trustees ChairWalter Clark, DVM
TVMF Trustees ChairDanny Walker, DVM
Power of Ten Leadership AcademyJulie Buford, DVM
Public RelationsMary Chorney Carter, DVM
WellnessKarin Collins, DVM
DISCLAIMER
This annual meeting is sponsored by the Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association for educational purposes only. The material presented is not intended to represent the only or the best methods appropriate for the medi-cal conditions being discussed, but rather is intended to present the opinions of the authors or presenters, which may be helpful to other healthcare professionals at arriving at their own conclusions and consequent application. Attendees participating in this medical education program do so with full knowledge that they waive any claim they may have against the Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association for reliance on any information presented during these educational activities. The Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association does not guarantee, warrant or endorse any commercial products or services.
A special thank you goes to this year’s
MCVC Program Committee
FEBRUARY 19 - FEBRUARY 21, 2021 • MUSIC CITY VETERINARY VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
THANK YOU to our 2021 SPONSORS!
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Music City Veterinary ConferenceFebruary 18 - February 20, 2022
Embassy Suites HotelNashville SE - Murfreesboro, TN
Tennessee Veterinary Medical AssociationP.O. Box 803Fayetteville, TN 37334Phone: 931/438-0070 • Fax: 931/433-6289www.tvmanet.com
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE NEXT TVMA MEETING!