Sun N Fun Veterinary Conference

Speaker Bios & Lecture Details

Paul Camilo

Paul Camilo is the founder of Veterinary Consultation Services, LLC, where as operating partner he advises companies, practice owners and managers on business development matters. His strong focus on technology creates a new and innovative communication and training style for the consulting process. Paul has worked in the veterinary profession for over ten years. He is a Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) with a degree in Business Administration. Paul serves as the Veterinary Dental Forum's Management and Marketing program Track Coordinator, VetPartner's Webinar Committee Chairperson, an Advisory Board member for VetCentric, an Advisory Board member for ePethealth, and VESPA's (Veterinary Emergency Specialty Practice Association) Treasurer. Paul is also a member of Toastmaster International, where he has become an Advanced Communicator. Some of his more resent presentations have been at American Animal Hospital Association conference (AAHA 2007), the Veterinary Dental Forum (VDF 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011), Western Veterinary Conference (WVC 2008 2010), North America Veterinary Conference (NAVC 2009 2010 2011), the American Veterinary Medical Association conference (AVMA 2010), Florida Veterinary Medical Association 2011, and the Western Veterinary Conference (WVC 2011). Paul is most proud to be known as a pet advocate.

David Liss, BA, RVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM)

David Liss is a double board-certified veterinary technician specialist in emergency/critical care and internal medicine with a diverse background in emergency and critical care nursing. David has been technician manager at two different twenty-four hour referral/specialty facilities in the Los Angeles area and has lectured at over 15 conferences internationally. After recently publishing three chapters in an emergency and critical care nursing text, David was awarded the Veterinary Technician Educator of the Year award in 2012 by Western Veterinary Conference. David currently directs the veterinary technology program at Platt College in Los Angeles, and works as an ICU technician at VCA Veterinary Specialists of the Valley in Woodland Hills, CA.

Susan Little, DVM, Diplomate, American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (feline practice)

Dr. Susan Little received her BSc from Dalhousie University (Nova Scotia, Canada) in 1983 and her DVM in 1988 from the Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph. She has been in feline practice since 1990 and achieved board certification in Feline Practice in 1997, re-certifying in 2006. She is part owner of two feline specialty practices in Ottawa, Canada. She serves on the board of the Winn Feline Foundation and the American Assoc. of Feline Practitioners, and is a feline medicine consultant for the Veterinary Information Network. Her other activities include committee work for the National Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, the Pet Nutrition Alliance, and the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association. She is a peer reviewer for the Canadian Veterinary Journal and the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery. In 2010, Dr. Little was the recipient of the Canadian Veterinary Medical Assoc. Small Animal Practitioner Award. She is the editor and co-author of a new textbook, The Cat – Clinical Medicine and Management, published by Elsevier in 2012.

Dr. Elisa Mazzaferro, PhD, DACVECC, Cornell University Veterinary Specialists

Dr. Mazzaferro obtained her Bachelor's and Master's degrees from the University of Rhode Island. In 1997, she completed her DVM at Michigan State University. From there, she trained in a one-year specialty internship at the Veterinary Institute of Trauma, Emergency, and Critical Care in Milwaukee, WI. Following her internship, she went on to pursue a combined PhD and residency in Emergency and Critical Care at Colorado State University. In 2002, she became board-certified by the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care. Since that time, she has been the Director of Emergency Services at a large multispecialty practice in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.  Dr. Mazzaferro also is the Scientific Program coordinator for the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society, and sits on the Convention Management Program Committee for the AVMA national convention. Dr. Mazzaferro is active on the national and international lecture circuit, and is the author of 3 textbooks and numerous manuscripts on topics related to emergency and critical care. She is thrilled to be heading back to her home state, family, and Connecticut roots by joining the team at CUVS.

Wendy S. Myers

Wendy S. Myers owns Communication Solutions for Veterinarians in Denver. Her consulting firm helps teams improve compliance, client service and practice management. Communication Solutions for Veterinarians has provided phone-skills training to more than 3,000 receptionists nationwide. Wendy also is a partner in Animal Hospital Specialty Center, a 13-doctor AAHA-accredited referral practice offering internal medicine, surgery, neurology, oncology, specialty dentistry, and emergency care in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. She is the author of four books and five videos. Subscribe to Communication Solutions for Veterinarians’ e-newsletter at www.csvets.com. She has cats named Opus and Caymus. Follow Wendy on Twitter @wendysmyers and on www.facebook.com/csvets.

Andrew J Rosenfeld, DVM ABVP

Dr Rosenfeld is the founder and president of VTEC and has spoken on numerous occasions on topics in Emergency Medicine, Small Animal Anatomy and Physiology, and Cardiology.  Dr. Rosenfeld was Director of Technical Education for the Pet’s Choice family of veterinary hospitals and specialty practices. He has practiced small animal critical care and emergency medicine for 22 years, and also serves as hospital director of Paradise Valley Emergency Animal Clinic in Scottsdale.  Dr. Rosenfeld is a member of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners and was an adjunct professor at Mesa Community College and Arizona State University.  Dr. Rosenfeld has written The Veterinary Medical Team Handbook, a reference and resource manual for the medical team, (Wiley Blackwell – 2007).   Dr Rosenfeld is also currently co-writing text books in The Clinical Pathology Team and The Anesthesia Team (Wiley Blackwell – 2010).

Clinical Diagnostics Options of the Wellness Patient

General:  The goal of this course is to review common diseases of the canine and feline patient, understanding the pathology of the disease, be able to identify early symptoms that can suggest chronic disease, be able to understand and discuss the clinical pathology diagnostics, and develop wellness programs that help to maximize detection and monitoring of patient of all ages.  The program is offered an interactive case format and lecture.

Lecture 1:  Understanding Renal Disease:  This lecture will review renal diseases; the primary disease, and secondary concerns that can occur.  Further screening test and clinical evaluations will be discussed.  Finally, the curriculum will focus on how to discuss these concerns with the client.

Lecture 2:  Identifying Liver Dysfunction:  The overall goal of this program is to help medical teams be able to screen patients for hepatic dysfunction, understand the challenges of monitoring patients with hepatic disease, the secondary disease syndromes that can develop, and the necessary clinical diagnostic evaluations that should be evaluated.  Finally, the curriculum will focus on how to discuss these concerns with the client.

Lecture 3:  Gastrointestinal Disease - Understanding Acid / Base:    The overall goal of this program is to help medical teams be able understand acid / base analysis in conjunction of gastrointestinal diseases, its use in the diagnostic process, how to identify the cause of acidosis, and develop treatment protocols.  Key factors in this program will focus on how to understand the importance of blood gas analysis in the diagnostic evaluation of the ill patient, be able to differentiate between metabolic and respiratory acidosis, develop a differential disease list for the metabolic acidosis patient, identify diagnostic and treatment protocols for the ill patient.

Lecture 4:  Developing Wellness:  Focusing on the content from previous lectures, participants will work through an interactive exercise of how to develop a wellness program specific to age, breed and sex of their patients.

Upon completion of this course, the participant should be able to:

1. Understand the importance of evaluating for organ diseases; their clinical diagnostics, physical symptoms and how to properly monitor for early signs symptoms.

2. Outline clinical diagnostics screening tests to help evaluate at risk patients.

3. Be able to discuss these diseases, clinical diagnostics and treatment options and concerns with the client.

4. Understand how to utilize Acid / Base Diagnostics Develop a Wellness Program

Randall C. Thomas, DVM Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Dermatology (ACVD)

Dr. Randy Thomas is a 1992 graduate of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University. Following graduation, he worked as a small animal practitioner for 4 years in Fort Wayne, Indiana. In 1999, he completed a 3-year residency in veterinary dermatology at the University of Florida. He is board-certified in veterinary dermatology and is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Dermatology. He has been in private referral dermatology practice since 1999. He is also a courtesy, adjunct faculty at the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Florida.

Dr. Thomas’ professional interests include allergic diseases in the dog and cat, diseases of the ear, and autoimmune skin diseases. He has contributed chapters to two veterinary texts: Cancer in Dogs and Cats (Morrison WB, editor) and Small Animal Dermatology Secrets (Campbell KL, editor). He has lectured nationally at the North American Veterinary Conference and Western Veterinary Conference, as well as numerous regional and local conferences.

Early Registration Discount Continues Through June 1, 2013

Exhibitors At The Conference

Please visit these Exhibitors at the Conference to see the latest and best products and services for your veterinary practice:

• Blue Ridge X-Ray

• BWCI AHMS

• Companion Therapy Laser by LiteCure

• DVM Solutions

• Elanco

• MDS Inc.

• PKB Animal Health

• Roadrunner Pharmac

• and MANY MORE...

2013 Sun N Fun Veterinary Conference Exhibitor Contract

Conference Hotel Information

Springmaid Beach Resort

Your Oasis Amidst All the Attraction ...

 Spread across 27 lush acres on the quieter south end of Myrtle Beach’s Ocean Boulevard, this newly remodeled oceanfront resort and conference center boasts award-winning service, six pools, two lazy rivers, activities designed for the young and young at heart alike.

Flanked by the 1,068ft. Springmaid Pier on one side, and Myrtle Beach State Park on the other, Springmaid Beach feels uniquely private while conveniently located just minutes from the excitement and attractions of Myrtle Beach. Here  you can choose to find a welcome retreat from all the hustle and bustle of the area, or indulge in the sights and sounds that make the Grand Strand famous. The best of both worlds are right at your doorstep at Springmaid Beach.

Room rates (based on a 4 night stay) of $179.00 (Palmetto & Live Oaks), $168 (Cypress) guaranteed until April 30, 2013 and can be made by calling Springmaid Beach Resort at 1-800-770-6895, mention reservation code 12360 or Sun N Fun Veterinary Conference. Rates include all taxes, 2 breakfast buffet passes per day, pier and Harbor Oaks Mini Golf pass.

Live Oak Lavy RIver and the Springmaid Pier

Springmaid Double Queen Accommondations

Palmetto Towers Rooms

Area Information

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Once you have decided on staying Springmaid Beach Resort, create unforgettable memories in this South Coast paradise, which offers:

• 60 miles of wide, soft sandy beaches

• Savory restaurants and family-friendly dining

• Amusement and water parks

• Live entertainment theaters and exciting nightlife

• Thrilling water sports

• The best golf courses in the south

• Cultural activities and historic sites

• Outlet malls, specialty boutiques, flea markets, and specialty stores

• Freshwater, ocean and deep sea saltwater fishing

• and so much more!

Early Registration Discount Continues Through June 1, 2013

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Each conference provides at least 20 hours of continuing education