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SPONSOR 
MEETINGS - JUNE 1, 2012 - MAY 31, 2013
All meetings are included in annual membership dues or $25 per meeting for non-members
Dues are due on May 31 
 PFIZER ANIMAL HEALTH
Friday, October 12, 2012: Dr. David Bird - Everyday cases treated with Convenia in an ordinary small animal practice
Double Tree Hotel, 990 Hilton Heights Drive, Charlottesville, VA
2 CE credits for veterinarians
GREENBRIER ANIMAL EMERGENCY HOSPITAL
DOGWOOD VETERINARY EMERGENCY & SPECIALTY CENTER
ANTECH 
Wednesday, November 28, 2012: Drs Bush, Young, and Indrieri presenting Neurology topics plus roundtable discussion hosted by Bush Veterinary Neurology Service, Bush Advanced Veterinary Imaging & JAVMA
Boar's Head Inn
2 CE Credits for veterinarians
 
PFIZER    
Monday, December 17 - Dr Larry Glickman "What Can Veterinarians Do About Owner Non-Compliance with Canine Heartworm Prevention Drugs?"
Aberdeen Barn
2 CE Credits for Veterinarians
VIRGINIA VETERINARY SPECIALISTS 
Wednesday, January 23, 2013 - Dr. Kevin Stiffler and Dr. Kate Jones
Dr. Stiffler- Geriatric Lameness
Dr. Jones- Indications for Endoscopy in Dogs and Cats
The Omni, Charlottesville
2 CE Credits for Veterinarians 
VRCC 
Wednesday, February 13, 2013 - Dr. Emily Olson, DVM, DAVCIM
What is new in RAAS-blockade, inodilators, and diuretics for the management of heart failure in dogs?
C&O Restaurant, 515 Water Street East, Charlottesville, VA
Hospitality: 6:30 - 7:00 PM
Dinner & CE: 7:00 - 9:00 PM
2 CE Credits for Veterinarians
CEVA is providing a take home gift for every attendee and a door prize
MWI 
Tuesday, March 19, 2013 - Katy Nelson, DVM, CVJ http://www.katynelson.com/biography/
New Equipment Fair 
Marketing: How to use Social Media in the Veterinary Practice
Location: Boar's Head Inn
New Equipment Fair: starts at 2 PM - 6:30 PM
Hospitality: 6:30 - 7:00 PM
Dinner & CE: 7:00 - 9:00 PM 
No CE Credit for this meeting - but a great opportunity to learn marketing skills from a dynamic speaker who is an expert in Veterinary Journalism
Technicians & Practice Managers, we need at least 1 doctor to attend with you, as this topic takes a team effort between veterinarians and technicians
RSVP: Susan Silver ssilver@mwivet.com
ZOETIS ANIMAL HEALTH    
Wednesday, April 3, 2013 - Nancy Shaffran, CVT, VTS (ECC)
What's Buggin' the Cat and The Art of Pain Management
Exploring the distinct way cats process drugs, express pain, manifest heartworm disease and mask symptoms of severe disease
Location: Peter Chang's, Charlottesville
Hospitality: 6:30 - 7:00 PM
Dinner & CE: 7:00 - 9:00 PM
RACE approved 2 CE credits for Veterinarians and Technicians
Technicians, we need at least 1 doctor to attend with you, as this topic takes a team effort between veterinarians and technicians.
RSVP: John York 540-761-0870 or john.york@pfizer.com - As of 3/19/13 REGISTRATION CLOSED - EVENT is FULL
VMRCVM
ZOETIS ANIMAL HEALTH
 
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Oncology Update - Dr. Nick Dervisis & Dr. Shawna Klahn
Dr. Nick Dervisis Managing Sarcomas and Staying out of Trouble!
Dr. Shawna Klahn Canine Mast Cell Tumors: Managing Without a Crystal Ball
Location: Aberdeen Barn, Charlottesville
Hospitality: 6:30 - 7:00 PM
Dinner and Presentation: 7:00 - 9:00 PM
2.0 CE Credits for Veterinarians
RSVP: Lynn Young  youngl@vt.edu  540-231-5809
DECHRA    
Thursday, May 16, 2013 - Cathy Ann Just, DVM
What is New in the Medical Management of Cushings Disease 
Location: Timberwood Grill, 3311 Worth Crossing, Charlottesville, VA  22911
Hospitality: 6:30 - 6:50 PM
JAVMA Annual Meeting & Elections: 6:50 - 7:10 PM
Dinner and Presentation: 7:10 - 9:10 PM
1.5 RACE approved Credits for Veterinarians
RSVP by May 9, 2013: Steve Spurlock 540-207-9199 or steve.spurlock@dechra.com
To RSVP online, please go to www.dechra-us.com and click on the event you would like to attend
JAVMA    
Thursday, May 30, 2013 - Dr Emily Kinnaird and Dr. Kathi Gruss
Pets and Babies...Learning to Live Happily Together - this is a presentation for expectant parents and parents of small children
Tabor Presbyterian Church, Pickford-Chiles Fellowship Hall
7:00 - 9:00 PM (Note: this is not a dinner meeting)
1.0 CE Credit for Veterinarians who come to learn how to keep their clients' children safe and lower their pets' stress. 
RSVP:grussvet@gmail.com
BAYER 
Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - Dr Edward Wakem
Innovative Anti-infective and Anti-parasitic Compounds and Technologies
Aberdeen Barn, Charlottesville
Hospitality: 6:30
Dinner and Presentation: 7:00 - 9:00 PM
2.0 CE  Credits for Veterinarians
RSVP: Kimberly Gilbert, kimberly.gilbert1@bayer.com
Bayer - Animal Health Consultant
 
 
 
SPONSOR
MEETINGS - JUNE 1, 2011 - MAY 31, 2012
All meetings are included in annual membership dues or $25 per meeting for non-members.
BOEHRINGER-INGELHEIM 
Wednesday, July 20, 2011: Dr. Levy - Lyme Disease,The Risk,Treatment and Prevention
Aberdeen Barn, 2018 Holiday Drive, Charlottesville, VA,
Hospitality: 6:30 to 7:00 pm
Dinner and Presentation: 7:00 to 9:00 pm
2 CE Credits for Veterinarians
 
ELANCO
WEBSTER
VIRGINIA VETERINARY SPECIALISTS 
Wednesday, October 12, 2011: Virginia Veterinary Specialists
The Omni, Charlottesville
Hospitality: 6:30 - 7:00 PM
Dinner and Presentation: 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Juvenile Canine Hip Dysplasia: Early Diagnosis and Treatment Options- Kevin Stiffler
Tracheal Collapse in the Dog- Carrie Miller
Vacuum Assisted Wound Closure: New Modalities in Wound Management- Jason Wheeler
2 CE Credits for Veterinarians
MERIAL 
Wednesday, November 9, 2011: Dr Suzanne Causey 
Timberwood Grill
Hospitality, 6:30 PM
Dinner and Presentation: 7:00 PM
UpTick of Vector-Borne Disease in Virginia
2 CE Credits for Veterinarians and Technicians
EARLYSVILLE ANIMAL HOSPITAL    
Tuesday, December 6, 2011: Dr. Emily Kinnaird
Earlysville Animal Hospital 
7:00 PM
Stress-free handling of patients
1 CE Credits for Veterinarians & Licensed Technicians
Space is limited. RSVP to: gruss4@aol.com
 
VIRGINIA VETERINARY SPECIALISTS
Wednesday, January 11, 2012: Dr. Kate Jones
Timberwood Grill
12:00 noon - 1:30 PM
1 CE Credit for Veterinarians
RSVP to: gruss4@aol.com 
EARLYSVILLE ANIMAL HOSPITAL 
Thursday, January 26, 2012: Dr. Emily Kinnaird
Earlysville Animal Hospital
6:30 PM
Stress-free handling of patients
1 CE Credits for Veterinarians
Space is limited. RSVP to: gruss4@aol.com 
EARLYSVILLE ANIMAL HOSPITAL       
Wednesday, February 29, 2012: Dr. Emily Kinnaird
Earlysville Animal  Hospital
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Stress-free handling of patients - open to staff and doctors
1 CE Credits for Veterinarians 
Space is limited! RSVP to grussvet@gmail.com
MERIAL &
WEBSTER VETERINARY 
Wednesday, March 7: Alice Wolf, DVM, DACVIM, DABVP
DoubleTree by Hilton, Charlottesville, VA
Feline Vaccinations: Protocols, Products, and Problems - open to Veterinarians only
2 CE Credits 
12:00 PM - Presentation starts at 12:30 PM
Attendance limited to Veterinarians
RSVP - 434-774-4430  or Shannon.Byrd@merial.com
BAYER   
March 14, 2012:  Edward Wakem, DVM
Aberdeen Barn, Charlottesville, VA
Bayer Veterinary Care Usage Study
6:30 PM Social; 7:00 PM Meeting
NOVARTIS 
March 28, 2012: Dr. Hnilica, DVM, MS, DACVD 
Omni Hotel, Charlottesville, VA
Atopica Use in Cats
6:30 PM Social; 7:00 PM Meeting
2 CE Credits
VMRCVM  
ELANCO
April 17, 2012: J. Phillip Pickett, DVM, Diplomate ACVO
Timberwood Grill
6:30 PM - Social & Dinner 
7:00 - 9:00 PM -Continuing Education
2.5 CE Credits
NO COST TO ALL VETERINARIANS
RSVP by April 9 to: Lynn Young at youngl@vt.edu and let her know your dinner choice (Mushroom Ravioli, Chicken Parmesan, Tenderloin Tips)
ELANCO
May 24, 2012: Lynne Seibert, Dr Lynne Seibert  CBM PMP DACVB
All Veterinarians Invited - each Veterinian can also invite the staff members& trainer (one trainer per practice please) who assist them with Behavior Medicine Cases
2 CE credits for Veterinarians and Licensed Veterinary Technicians
Team approach to managing Canine Fears and Phobias
The Ivy Inn, Charlottesville
6:30 PM - Social
6:50 PM - Annual JAVMA Business Meeting - Election of Officers
7:00 PM - Continuing Education & Dinner
2 CE Credits for Veterinarians and Technicians
 
RSVP: grussvet@gmail.com by May 22 - Limited to 73 participants
 
 
 
 
MEETINGS JANUARY 2011-JUNE 2011
 
VMRCVM Alumni Association
Hill's Pet Nutrition
January 13, 2011: Dr. Andrea Landis - Cardiology Update - Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine (VMRCVM) Sponsored by Hill's Pet Nutrition
 
March 23, 2011: John York and Pfizer and Dr. Doug Graham from VMRCVM have arranged a great dinner & CE meeting for the JAVMA on March 23. Timberwood Grill - Forest Lakes - 6:30 PM.  
Our speaker will be   Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine (VMRCVM)'s dermatologist: Sandra Diaz, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVD speaking about Atopic Dermatitis. 
 
Bush Neurology
Antech
TW Medical
Abaxis 
April 19, 2011 CE & dinner meeting sponsored by Antech, BVNS, MW Medical & Abaxis at Boar?s Head Inn. Social hour from 6-7 and dinner from 7-9 with presentation during dinner. 
Speaker: Dr. Bill Bush, DAVCIM (neurology)
Topic: What is the best management of our patient?s seizure disorder? This talk will focus on the three major questions in any seizure consult. Is the event likely to be a seizure, can we find and specifically treat the underlying cause of the seizure and what is the best anti-epileptic drug for a particular patient. Videotape and EEG results will be used in the discussion of seizure vs. seizure-like episodes but the majority of the talk will focus on the use of next generation of seizure medication ? Zonisamide, Levetiracetam, and Pregabalin.
 
MAY 5, 2011 CE & dinner meeting sponsored by Novartis at the Omni starting at 6:30 PM.
The topic is: OA and Disease Modifying Osteo Arthritis Drugs.  We will also hold the short JAVMA annual meeting.
Our speaker is Darryl Millis, M.S., D.V.M., C.C.R.P from the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Tennessee. 
Darryl Millis earned his D.V.M with Distinction from New York State College of Veterinary Medicine Cornell University after receiving his Bachelors from Cornell and his Masters from the University of Florida. After receiving his D.V.M., Dr. Millis completed a small animal internship and surgery residency at Michigan State University. Presently an Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Tennessee ? Knoxville, he also serves as the Surgery Section Head, Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences. Dr. Millis is also board certified as a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons.

While fulfilling his duties at the University of Tennessee, Dr. Millis also finds time to serve as a member of the Board of Directors for the Veterinary Orthopedic Society. In addition, he was 2001 Session Chair of the Postoperative Rehabilitation, 11th Annual ACVS Symposium, in Chicago, Il and served as the 2000 Orthopedic Chair for the 10th Annual ACVS Symposium held in Washington, D.C. Dr. Millis has been conducting research since 1985 and has been published in numerous journals including Veterinary Surgery and the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association.
1 CE credit
 
Virginia Veterinary Specialists 
May 25, 2011: Lunch and Learn with Dr. Kevin Stiffler. The topic is Laparoscopy and Laparoscopic Gastropexy. Welcome Dr. Stiffler, DVM, DACVS as he joins VVS's staff. Dr. Stiffler is one of central Virginia's most recognized surgeons. 1 CE credit.
Timberwood Grill - 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Call Alison to RSVP by May 16th at 434-202-2987.
 
 
 
 
 
 

Jefferson Area Veterinary Medical Association
505 St. Francis Avenue
Earlysville, VA 22936
grussvet@gmail.com
(434)973-9699