Continuing Education EventsThose labeled "OVTAA" are events directly organized by the association. All other events are posted here are a service to our members, but are not endorsed nor researched by the OVTAA. These are provided for your convenience and you are responsible for verifying any details listed here.
To see past events, click on the archive to the bottom left.
March 2008 Events
7th Annual Oregon Veterinary Conference Friday - Sunday, March 7 - 9, 2008 Oregon State University, Corvallis
Registration materials now available from OVMA Web site Conference program and registration materials will be mailed in early January. The program and registration forms, as well as travel and lodging information, are also available from our Web site at: http://www.oregonvma.org/services/ovc.asp Register by February 20, 2008 to guarantee your copy of the proceedings and avoid a late fee.
Registrants may attend any session on the days they are registered for. The proceedings will include notes for all sessions.
*** Program & Registration Forms
2008 OVC Program PDF 2008 OVC Registration Form (DVMs) PDF 2008 OVC Registration Form (Staff) PDF *** OVC Sponsors
Thank you for your support! Boehringer Ingelheim (Drs. Hamlin & Meurs) Campbell Pet Company (Lanyards) Care Credit (Dr. Weinstein) Oregon Animal Health Foundation (Dr. Timmins) Pfizer Animal Health (FA/MA Breakfast & Dr. Linhart) *** OVC Speakers & Topics
For detailed topic descriptions, please refer to the conference program.
Companion Animal
Dr. Wendy Baltzer & Dr. Brenda Salinardi Surgery Dr. Avery Bennett Exotics Surgery Dr. Robert Hamlin & Dr. Kate Meurs Cardiology Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim Dr. Douglass Macintire Emergency Medicine & Critical Care
Equine
Dr. Pat McCue Reproduction Dr. Tamara Grubb Pain Management Dr. Bill Bernard CNS Disease, Cervical Stenotic Myelopathy, EHV-1, more
Food Animal
Dr. Albert Barth Theriogenology Dr. Charles Estill Selenium Toxicosis in Swine Dr. Richard Linhart Mycoplasma Bovis Infections, Strategies to Prevent BRD, Beef Heifer Development Program Sponsored by Pfizer Dr. Tom Noffsinger Cow-Calf Management, Management of Sick Cattle, Lameness Prevention Dr. Julie Weikel Trichomoniasis in Cattle, Bovine Trichomoniasis Certification Lab
Technicians & Assistants
Harold Davis, RVT Emergency Medicine & Critical Care Dr. Matt Fricke Exotics Dr. Tamara Grubb Anesthesia & Pain Management Dr. Robert Hamlin & Dr. Kate Meurs Cardiology Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim Dr. Bruce Hopman WBC & RBC Morphology Dr. Reid Tyson Radiography
Practice Leadership & Staff Development:
Edward Guiducci, Esq. Non-Compete Covenants, Hiring, Firing and Retaining Staff, Associate Buy-Ins, Prospective Buyers and Due Diligence, How to Avoid Malpractice and Board Complaints Dr. Peter Weinstein Principles of Success in Life and Practice, Medical Records, Building and Retaining Your Team, Retention Marketing, Client Service, Dale Carnegie Meets Veterinary Medicine: Winning Friends and Influencing People Sponsored by Care Credit
Animal Welfare:
Dr. Richard Timmins Strategies to Enhance Patient Well-Being and Client Compliance, Interactions With Clients With Special Needs Sponsored by the Oregon Animal Health Foundation ***
Oregon Animal Hall of Fame™ & OVMA Awards of Excellence The Oregon Animal Hall of Fame™ awards (sponsored by the Oregon Animal Health Foundation) and the OVMA Awards of Excellence will be presented at a luncheon ceremony held during the Oregon Veterinary Conference. Nominate a worthy animal or a deserving colleague for an award by January 15, 2008.
OVMA Awards of Excellence Nomination Form PDF Oregon Animal Hall of Fame™ Nomination Form PDF ***
The Oregon Veterinary Conference is a cooperative effort of the Oregon Veterinary Medical Association and the College of Veterinary Medicine at Oregon State University with the goal of providing meaningful continuing education to Northwest veterinarians, practice managers, and paraprofessionals. ***
Questions? Please contact the OVMA at 800-235-3502 or at ovc@oregonvma.org.
October 2007 EventsOVTAA FULL DAY OF CE! FREE! When: Saturday, October 20th Registration begins at 8am CE meeting at 9 am. Topics include: Radiology/Trouble shooting the Image Chain, Management of Kidney Failure, "My Dog is Itchy", zoonotic diseases, and an overview of employer provided benefit plans. Place: Portland- Holiday Inn Portland Convention Center Lloyd Business District, 1441 NE 2nd Ave, Portland OR 97232, phone 503-233-2401 RSVP: Nicole Papageorgiou, CVt by e-mail nichole@lvhvet.com or phone 503-233-5222. RSVP required as CE includes lunch and we need an accurate number of participants to ensure enough food :)
August 2007 EventsOVTAA CE evening! Free to members! Saturday, August 4th the OVTAA and Columbia Equine Hospital is hosting a free CE day! The morning session will be on Equine Dentistry with Dental and Intra-oral Radiograph Wet Lab and taught by Dave Klugh, DVM. The afternoon session will be Client Education Topics: Answering Questions that Start with "I read on the Internet" and will be an interactive question and answer session between participants and the veterinarians and staff of Columbia Equine. Registration begins at 8am at Columbia Equine Hospital in Gresha, 27841 SE Orient Drive, Gresham, OR 97080 Phone 503-663-1515. A light lunch will be provided for attendees. To RSVP please e-mail Natalie Hoepp at nataliehoepp@hotmail.com or Nicole Papageorgiou at nichole@lvhvet.com
OVTAA CE evening! Free to members! Sunday, August 5th the Portland Veterinary Medical Association (PVMA) and OVTAA are hosting a CE event on Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease on the Portland Spirit River Boat. The speaker will be Mark Cohen, DVM. The event will provide one hour of continuing education and plenty of time to enjoy the beauty of the cruise. An RSVP is required by July 25th! Registration is at 11am with boarding at 11:30am and the boat returning at 2:30pm. Space is limited so make sure to RSVP by e-mail to pvma@portlandvma.org or call Cristina at 503-228-7387. This event is sponsored by Hill's Pet Nutrition.
OVTAA CE evening! Free to members! Wednesday, August 22nd at 7pm Dove Lewis Community Meeting Room on the 2nd floor. The OVTAA will be presenting "Understanding Your Dog" by speaker Heather Toland, CVT. The CE will focus on interpreting a canine's body language. This CE is FREE for members of the OVTAA and $15.00 for non-members
October 2007 EventsMark your calendars! The OVTAA will be bringing a full day of continuing education to the Portland area on Saturday, October 20th in celebration of National Vet Tech Week! Speakers and topics are yet to be announced so keep checking the website fro the latest info! This event will be made possible through the generous support of Hill's Pet Nutrition.
Past Events
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