CURRENT EVENTS:
| 2021Small Animal Laparoscopy Course: Veterinary Practitioners | June 18-19, 2021 | Registration: 2021 Registration |
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This two day course is an intensive practical skills course intended to train small animal practitioners in laparoscopic surgery. The course has limited space, and includes hands on surgery procedures. In keeping with our college’s reverence for life mission, all animals that participate in the lab are returned to their owners afterward and are having only medically necessary procedures. |
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| CaTLC – California Temporary License Curriculum | March 17 – 19, 2021 | Registration: 2021 Registration |
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The California Temporary License Curriculum (CaTLC) is specifically designed to meet or exceed the requirements of California laws governing veterinary licensure in California. The California Veterinary Medicine Practice Act covers the requirements for veterinarians licensed in other states, Canadian provinces, or United States territories and wishing to become licensed in California via the reciprocity process. |
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PAST EVENTS – ARCHIVE:
| CalAnimals Animal Care Conference 2020 | March 22-24, 2020 | Registration: 2020 Registration |
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Featuring 2 pre-conference workshops, 5 learning tracks, 35+ education sessions, over 50 knowledgeable speakers, and 2 days of exhibitors showcasing the latest industry products. This yearly event brings together animal control officers, humane officers, animal care attendants, behaviorists, humane educators, shelter directors, veterinarians, RVTs, customer service representatives, all law enforcement personnel, and other animal-sheltering professionals. Some pre-conference workshops start Saturday, March 21– see site for details. |
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| CaTLC – California Temporary License Curriculum | March 18-20, 2020 | Registration: 2020 Registration |
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The California Temporary License Curriculum (CaTLC) is specifically designed to meet or exceed the requirements of California laws governing veterinary licensure in California. The California Veterinary Medicine Practice Act covers the requirements for veterinarians licensed in other states, Canadian provinces, or United States territories and wishing to become licensed in California via the reciprocity process. |
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| CE Laparoscopy Course for DVM Practitioners | May 16-17, 2020 | Registration: 2020 Registration |
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This two day course is an intensive practical skills course intended to train small animal practitioners in laparoscopic surgery. The course is limited to nine veterinarians and four veterinary technicians and includes hands on surgery procedures. In keeping with our college’s reverence for life mission, all animals that participate in the lab are returned to their owners afterward and are having only medically necessary procedures. |
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| CE Advanced Laparoscopy Course for DVM Practitioners | May 18-19, 2020 | Registration: 2020 Registration |
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This two day course is an intensive practical skills course intended to small animal practitioners with previous experience in laparoscopic surgery. The course is limited to four veterinarians and two veterinary technicians and includes hands on surgery procedures. |
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| CaTLC – California Temporary License Curriculum | March 20-22, 2019 | Registration: 2019 Registration |
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| The California Temporary License Curriculum (CaTLC) is specifically designed to meet or exceed the requirements of California laws governing veterinary licensure in California. The California Veterinary Medicine Practice Act covers the requirements for veterinarians licensed in other states, Canadian provinces, or United States territories and wishing to become licensed in California via the reciprocity process. | |||
| CaTLC – California Temporary License Curriculum | March 14-16, 2018 | Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-california-temporary-license-curriculum-tickets-40952877158 | MORE INFO |
| The California Temporary License Curriculum (CaTLC) is specifically designed to meet or exceed the requirements of California laws governing veterinary licensure in California. The California Veterinary Medicine Practice Act covers the requirements for veterinarians licensed in other states, Canadian provinces, or United States territories and wishing to become licensed in California via the reciprocity process. | |||
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TURKEY AND BROILER HEALTH MANAGEMENT SCHOOL
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May 8-9, 2017 | Registration: www.poultryhealthschool.wordpress.com | Flyer |
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Henry Center
for Executive Development Michigan State University East Lansing, MI The two-day Turkey and Broiler Health Management School is designed to provide in-depth lecture presentations and hands-on training to those individuals working in the turkey and broiler industry. The primary goal of this year’s school is to provide practical information on medications and vaccinations as it relates to the turkey and broiler industry. Moreover, participants will be able to work-up real disease cases to evaluate their field diagnostic training and to learn about the impacts of poultry management on these diseases. The school will conclude with an interactive discussion on diseases of importance to today’s turkey and broiler producer. Certificates will be awarded upon successful completion of the two-day workshop.
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LAYER HEALTH MANAGEMENT SCHOOL
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May 10-11,2017 | Registration: www.poultryhealthschool.wordpress.com | Flyer |
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Henry Center
for Executive Development Michigan State University East Lansing, MI The two-day Layer Health Management School is designed to provide in-depth lecture presentations and hands-on training to those individuals working in the layer industry. The primary goal of this year’s school is to provide practical information on medications and vaccinations as it relates to the layer industry. Moreover, participants will be able to work-up real disease cases to evaluate their field diagnostic training and to learn about the impacts of poultry management on these diseases. The school will conclude with an interactive discussion on diseases of importance to today’s layer producer. Certificates will be awarded upon successful completion of the two-day workshop.
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LAPAROSCOPY COURSE FOR SMALL ANIMAL VETERINARY PRACTITIONERS
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May 23rd – 24th, 2016 |
Registration is $1850 for each attendee.
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In the last few years, laparoscopic surgery procedures have become increasingly important in the discipline of veterinary surgery. This course is intended for individuals who have minimal to no experience in laparoscopic surgical techniques and will provide veterinary practitioners with the essential theoretical knowledge and practical experience in basic laparoscopic surgery. The course will take participants from an introductory level and provide them with basic laparoscopic skills in several key procedures required to perform veterinary laparoscopic surgery. These essential skills are needed for fostering the development of a safe laparoscopic practice.
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TURKEY AND BROILER HEALTH MANAGEMENT SCHOOL
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May 23rd – 24th, 2016 |
Turkey and Broiler Health Management School Registration is $400 for each attendee.
Registration open Feb 1st. |
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BEST WESTERN PLUS INN TOWNER AND THE HIGHLAND CLUB
2424 University Av, Madison, WI 53726
The two-day Turkey and Broiler Health Management School is designed to provide in-depth lecture presentations and hands-on training to those individuals working in the turkey and broiler industry. The primary goal of this year’s school is to provide practical information on medications and vaccinations as it relates to the turkey and broiler industry. Moreover, participants will be able to work-up real disease cases to evaluate their field diagnostic training and to learn about the impacts of poultry management on these diseases. The school will conclude with an interactive discussion on diseases of importance to today’s turkey and broiler producer. Certificates will be awarded upon successful completion of the two-day workshop.
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LAYER HEALTH MANAGEMENT SCHOOL
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May 25th – 26th, 2016 | Layer Health Management School Registration is $400 for each attendee. Registration open Feb 1st. |
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BEST WESTERN PLUS INN TOWNER AND THE HIGHLAND CLUB
2424 University Av, Madison, WI 53726
The two-day Layer Health Management School is designed to provide in-depth lecture presentations and hands-on training to those individuals working in the layer industry. The primary goal of this year’s school is to provide practical information on medications and vaccinations as it relates to the layer industry. Moreover, participants will be able to work-up real disease cases to evaluate their field diagnostic training and to learn about the impacts of poultry management on these diseases. The school will conclude with an interactive discussion on diseases of importance to today’s layer producer. Certificates will be awarded upon successful completion of the two-day workshop.
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LAPAROSCOPY COURSE FOR SMALL ANIMAL VETERINARY PRACTITIONERS
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May 26th – 27th, 2015 |
Registration is $1800 for each attendee.
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This course is intended for those who have minimal or no experience with laparoscopy surgery technique. The course will provide veterinary practitioners with the essential theoretical knowledge and practical experience of basic level laparoscopic surgery. The course will progress participants from introduction through to the ability to practice basic laparoscopic skills, as well as perform some of the key procedures in veterinary laparoscopic surgery.
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TURKEY AND BROILER HEALTH MANAGEMENT SCHOOL
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May 5th – 6th, 2014 |
Turkey and Broiler Health Management School Registration is $400 for each attendee.
Registration closed |
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HAMPTON INN & SUITES
AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI 1225 FELLOWS PLACE COLOMBIA, MO 65201 The two-day Turkey and Broiler Health Management School is designed to provide in-depth lecture presentations and hands-on training to those individuals working in the turkey and broiler industry. The primary goal of this year’s school is to provide practical information on disease diagnostics as it relates to the turkey and broiler industry. Moreover, participants will be able to work-up real disease cases to evaluate their field diagnostic training and to learn about the impacts of poultry management on these diseases. The school will conclude with an interactive discussion on diseases of importance to today’s turkey and broiler producer. Certificates will be awarded upon successful completion of the two-day workshop.
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LAYER HEALTH MANAGEMENT SCHOOL
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May 7th – 8th, 2014 |
Layer Health Management School Registration is $400 for each attendee.
Registration closed |
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HAMPTON INN & SUITES
AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI 1225 FELLOWS PLACE COLOMBIA, MO 65201 The two-day Layer Health Management School is designed to provide in-depth lecture presentations and hands-on training to those individuals working in the layer industry. The primary goal of this year’s school is to provide practical information on disease diagnostics as it relates to the layer industry. Moreover, participants will be able to work-up real disease cases to evaluate their field diagnostic training and to learn about the impacts of poultry management on these diseases. The school will conclude with an interactive discussion on diseases of importance to today’s layer producer. Certificates will be awarded upon successful completion of the two-day workshop.
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| VBMA Symposium | Jan 22 2012 | Closed | |
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| ZWEACC Conference
Zoo, Wildlife, Exotic, Aquatic, Conservation Medicine Club
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Jan 28 2012 |
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Interested in learning about “Sentinels for Ocean Health”, “Raptor Medicine”, the “Snow Leopard Genomics Project”, or “Zoo Pathology – Everything from Aardvark to Zebra”?
Note: breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all included!
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| Collaborative Clinical Research Faire
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Saturday, February 4th, 2012 | Closed | Program Timeline |
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The Faire will focus on creating productive synergy between health partners dedicated to improving pet care through the discovery of clinically relevant knowledge. We are inviting more than 200 veterinary professionals, industry partners, research collaborators, and faculty from WesternU and the surrounding area. Participants will have the opportunity to hear presentations from WesternU faculty members on topics relevant to small animals and equine medicine (see attached program). Everyone will enjoy a catered lunch so interested parties can discuss specific research interests, develop clinically relevant research questions, and brainstorm solutions to these challenges. Groups with similar research interests will have an opportunity to share their ideas and receive input from the audience.
Our guest speaker is Professor Kyung-Sun Kang, DVM, PhD, Professor of the College of Veterinary Medicine and Director of the Adult Stem Cell Research Center at Seoul National University, South Korea. He will be speaking on his groundbreaking research interests in the realm of regenerative stem cell medicine.
We would like to offer you the opportunity to attend the small animal and/or equine sessions of the Faire along with the catered networking luncheon. All of the presenting faculty will be in attendance and eager to speak with you about collaboration, research ideas, and common scientific interests.
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WesternU CVM Spring Symposium
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Mar 31 2012 |
Registration: closed
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Late Fee will be applied after March 27, 2012: Add $40 to all costs except students |
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Ear Disease: Diagnostics and Therapeutics
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May 6th 2012 |
Registration: closed
Registration deadline Sunday, April 22
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$75 – Attendance limited to veterinarians only.
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Speaker: JOHN ANGUS, DVM ACVD, joined Animal Dermatology Clinic in 2007 and sees patients in Pasadena, CA. Dr. Angus completed his residency in dermatology at the University of Illinois and became a Diplomate in the American College of Veterinary Dermatology in 2003. He remained at the University as a visiting clinical professor until 2004, receiving recognition as a teacher of excellence. Dr. Angus was honored to receive TNAVC Small Animal Speaker of the Year Award for 2008 and serves on the editorial board for Veterinary Dermatology, the official journal of the European Society of Veterinary Dermatology. Dr. Angus has written extensively for journals and veterinary textbooks, and is frequently invited to speak at national and international conferences.
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Ear Disease: Diagnostics and Therapeutics
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May 6th 2012 |
Registration: closed
Registration deadline Sunday, April 22
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$75 – Attendance limited to veterinarians only.
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Speaker: JOHN ANGUS, DVM ACVD, joined Animal Dermatology Clinic in 2007 and sees patients in Pasadena, CA. Dr. Angus completed his residency in dermatology at the University of Illinois and became a Diplomate in the American College of Veterinary Dermatology in 2003. He remained at the University as a visiting clinical professor until 2004, receiving recognition as a teacher of excellence. Dr. Angus was honored to receive TNAVC Small Animal Speaker of the Year Award for 2008 and serves on the editorial board for Veterinary Dermatology, the official journal of the European Society of Veterinary Dermatology. Dr. Angus has written extensively for journals and veterinary textbooks, and is frequently invited to speak at national and international conferences.
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Take Yourself Off The Target!
Understanding Legal Tools: The key to Lawsuit Protection and Tax Reduction |
October 29, 2012 |
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Western University of Health Sciences College of Optometry and the College of Veterinary Medicine would like to invite you to join us for a CE event important to all practices.
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The presentation is all about proper structuring of medical professionals legal entities (Living Trusts, Family Limited Partnerships, C and S Corps and LLC’s) to accomplish the following:
1) Understanding correct legal deductions of each entity and correct partnership structuring for lawsuit prevention and tax reduction. 2) Structuring their practice for maximum tax reduction and malpractice protection and prevention. 3) Maintain the focues of their medical practice on improved patient care rather than malpractice defense. 4) Ensure 100% protection of their personal and professional assets form lawsuits through applied risk management. 5) Reduce malpractice insurance costs and taxes. 6) Keep focus on patients (not legal defense, taxes, etc.) keeping medical practice costs down. Keeping patient costs down. |
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California Regional Education Symposium (CARES)
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March 27-29, 2013 | Registration includes scientific lectures, designated syllabus (electronic, unless otherwise specified), lunch, dinner (except the final day), and refreshment breaks. Registration deadline is Monday, March 4, 2013. No on-site registration will be available. | |
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Please join us for an informative continuing education presentation designed specifically to satisfy requirements for reciprocity / licensure by endorsement, and for continuing education in the State of California. The topics and duration of the symposium is specified by the California Practice Act (please consult the draft agenda). California temporary licensees with RCP license type must attend the complete conference. Other veterinarians may attend sections of the symposium as needed for satisfaction of continuing education. Due to the dual purpose of the symposium (temporary licensure requirements and general continuing education), all attendees are required to sign-in and sign-out for each day. CE certificates will be individually created and specify the number of hours you attended. Because of the strict attendance policy local lodging is highly recommended. Late arrivals, early departures or absences during lectures time (regardless of the reason) may lead to less than the 26 hours of CE required for reciprocity (make-up time cannot be provided). Attendees will be provided with flash drives or CDs with PDFs of the presentations and all related materials. If you would like handouts in paper form, there will be an additional fee of $15.00 (please indicate your preference when registering). You will need to present a government issued identification to pick-up your registration packet.
For temporary licensing status or questions please call the California Veterinary Medical Board at (916) 263-2610.
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TURKEY AND BROILER HEALTH MANAGEMENT SCHOOL
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May 6th – 7th, 2013 |
Turkey and Broiler Health Management School Registration is $395 for each attendee.
Registration closed |
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KELLOGG HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER
AT MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY 219 SOUTH HARRISON ROAD EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN 48824-1022 The two-day Turkey & Broiler Health Management School is designed to provide in-depth lecture presentations and hands-on training to those individuals working in the turkey and broiler industries. The primary goal of this year’s school is to provide practical information on management as it relates to the turkey and broiler industry. Moreover, participants will be able to work-up real disease cases to evaluate their field diagnostic training and to learn about the impacts of poultry management on these diseases. The school will conclude with an interactive discussion on diseases of importance to today’s turkey and broiler producer. Certificates will be awarded upon successful completion of the two-day workshop.
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LAYER HEALTH MANAGEMENT SCHOOL
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May 8th – 9th, 2013 |
Layer Health Management School Registration is $395 for each attendee.
Registration closed |
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KELLOGG HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER
AT MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY 219 SOUTH HARRISON ROAD EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN 48824-1022 The two-day Layer Health Management School is designed to provide in-depth lecture presentations and hands-on training to those individuals working in the layer industries. The primary goal of this year’s school is to provide practical information on management as it relates to the layer industry. Moreover, participants will be able to work-up real disease cases to evaluate their field diagnostic training and to learn about the impacts of poultry management on these diseases. The school will conclude with an interactive discussion on diseases of importance to today’s layer producer. Certificates will be awarded upon successful completion of the two-day workshop.
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