An invitation to veterinary technicians and veterinary technician students to attend the...
Veterinary Technicians Conference
Saturday, March 5, 2011
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| Sponsored by the College of Veterinary Medicine,
Kansas State University |
Workshop Objectives
The KSU faculty and technicians' interest is to generate
professional pride and interest in the veterinary technician profession. This continuing education meeting will highlight many different species and help technicians expand their horizons in animal health care.
Date and Time
Saturday, March 5, 2011
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
Frick Auditorium, Mosier Hall, College of Veterinary Medicine,
1800 Denison Avenue, Manhattan, KS
Frick Auditorium is located on the second floor of Mosier Hall.
Enter at the Emergency Entrance. Signs will be posted in the
building to direct you to registration.
Conference Contact Hours
7 Clock Hours
8.5 Clock Hours with Early Bird Session
Parking
Parking is available on the west side (off Denison Avenue) and on the east side (off Jardine Drive) of the Veterinary Medical Complex. A parking permit is not required for weekend parking. Do not park in the client parking or reserved stalls as you may get ticketed.
Conference Schedule
Saturday, March 5, 2011
| 6:30 a.m. | Registration Opens (open all morning) - 2nd Floor, Mosier Hall |
| 7:00 a.m. | Early Bird Session - Nutrition - Kara Burns |
| 8:35 a.m. | Welcome - Dr. Ralph Richardson, Dean, K-State College of Veterinary Medicine - Dr. Robert Larson, Continuing Education Chair, K-State College of Veterinary Medicine - Amy Juracek, RVT, Conference Chair, K-State College of Veterinary Medicine |
| 8:40 a.m. | Keynote Lecture - The Technicians Role in Client Communications - Dr. Steve Hodes |
Morning Breakout Sessions
| 10:00 a.m. | Sensory Monitoring: Sight, Sound and Touch- Dr. Steve Hodes |
Heartworm Treatment in Dogs- Dr. Susan Nelson |
Wound Management- Dr. Warren Beard |
Bandaging Procedures- (Lecture and Wet Lab) Limited Registration |
Surgical Instruments: (Lecture and Wet Lab) Wet Lab - Limited Registration |
| 10:50 a.m. | Refreshment Break (change sessions) | ||||
| 11:05 a.m. | Disaster Preparedness: Veterinary Disaster Triage- Dr. Christen Skaer |
Proper Cattle Handling Procedures- Dr. Meredyth Jones |
Ophthalmology Basics- Dr. William Crumley |
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NOON
Lunch - Workplace Hazards: Repetition, Radiation, Anesthesia and More- Dr. Jennifer Akers
1:00 p.m.
Door Prizes and CE Certificates
Afternoon Breakout Sessions
| 1:30 p.m. | Otitis Externa- Dr. Marjory Artzer |
Field Dystocia- Dr. Brandon Fraser |
Equine Colic: Work-up and Therapy- Dr. Kari Vander Werf |
Basic Dentistry- (Lecture and Wet Lab) Limited Registration |
Ultrasonography- (Lecture and Wet Lab) Wet Lab - Limited Registration |
| 2:30 p.m. | Refreshment Break (change sessions) | ||||
| 3:00 p.m. | Client Communications: Handling the loss of a patient- Dr. Mac Hafen |
Preparation and (hands-on lab) |
Equine Field Service: The Technicians Role- Dr. Chris Blevins |
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4:00 p.m.
Something for ALL Veterinary Technicians...How KVTA will Enhance your Professional Life- Kara Burns
Optional Tours of K-State College of Veterinary Medicine with CVM Ambassadors--tours times are 4:00, 4:15, 4:30 and 4:45 pm from the Registration Area, 2nd Floor, Mosier Hall
4:45 p.m.
Questions & Answers, Evaluation and Adjourn
Guest Speakers
Kara Burns, MS, MEd, LVT
Veterinary Technician Specialist, Hill's Pet Nutrtion
Topeka, KS
Steve Hodes, DVM
Owner, Hodes Veterinary Group/Mobile Veterinary Service
Mine Hill, NJ
Adrienne Korakianitis
Webster Veterinary
Christen Skaer, DVM
Veterinarian, Skaer Veterinary Clinic
Wichita, KS
Steve Swaim, DVM, MS
Retired Professor, Auburn University
Geuda Springs, KS
K-State CVM Speakers
Jennifer Akers, DVM, MPH
Assistant Professor, Pet Health Center
Marjory Artzer, MS, DVM
Assistant Clinical Professor, Pet Health Center
Warren Beard, DVM, MS, DACVS
Professor, Equine Surgery
Joanna Berg, BS, RSCT
Central Preparations Supervisor
Chris Blevins, MS, DVM
Assistant Professor, Equine Field Service
William Crumley, DVM
Resident, Ophthalmology
Brandon Fraser, DVM
Resident, Agricultural Practices
Lisa Granger, DVM
Resident, Diagnostic Imaging and Radiology
Mac Hafen, PhD
Counselor
Meredyth Jones, DVM, MS, DACVIM
Clinical Assistant Professor, Agricultural Practices
Leann Klenda, RVT
Agricultural Practices
Susan Nelson, DVM
Assistant Clinical Professor, Pet Health Center
Kari Vander Werf, DVM
Resident, Equine Internal Medicine
Questions
Contact:
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If you have any questions, please contact Megan Kilgore or Kathleen Emig at 785- 532-4528, VMCE@vet.k-state.edu, Veterinary Medical Continuing Education at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State
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If you have questions regarding registration information, call Megan at 785-532-4528.
Accommodations
We would advise you to make your room reservations as soon as possible as rooms are limited in Manhattan and blocks are reserved on room availability, first-come first-served basis.
A block of rooms has been reserved at both the Clarion Hotel and the Holiday Inn at the Campus. The block rates are listed below. Please refer to the "Vet Med Veterinary Technicians" when reserving your room.
Clarion Hotel, 530 Richards Drive, 785-539-5311
Rooms: $90.00 + tax ~ Cutoff date: February 21, 2011
Holiday Inn at Campus, 17th and Anderson, 785-539-7531
Rooms: $99.95 + tax ~ Cutoff date: February 5, 2011
Other motels in Manhattan are listed below.
Best Western, 601 E Poyntz Ave., 785-537-8300
Quality Inn, 150 E Poyntz Ave., 785-770-8000
Parkwood Inn and Suites, 505 S 17th St., 785-320-5440
Fairfield Inn, 300 Colorado St., 785-539-2400
Hampton Inn, 501 E Poyntz Ave., 785-539-5000
Comfort Suites, 1020 Hostetler Dr., 785-539-9449
Super 8 Motel, 200 Tuttle Creek Blvd., 785-537-8468
Manhattan area information
http://www.vet.ksu.edu/index/local.htm
Visit our conference web site
at:
http://www.vet.ksu.edu/CE/index.htm