Oregon Veterinary Conference

CH2M Hill Alumni Center & LaSells Stewart Center
Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon

What's New

• OVC Brochure & Registration Forms available

• Veterinary Student Interview Form available

• OVC Exhibitor Prospectus & Contract available

• Oregon Animal Hall of Fame™ Awards Nomination Form available

• OVMA Awards of Excellence Nomination Form available

Brochure & Registration Forms

Registration is now open!

• 2012 OVC Registration Packet (includes brochure and registration forms)

• 2012 OVC Registration Form: DVMs & Veterinary Students

• 2012 OVC Registration Form: Healthcare Team

To best download and view the registration packet, please make sure your version of Adobe Reader is up to date. You can download the current version (10.1.2) here.

OVMA members receive a 30% discount on OVC registration fees! Not a member? Apply online and submit dues payment with your OVC registration. Check out the other benefits of OVMA membership.

Proceedings

The proceedings will be available approx. 2 -3 weeks before the meeting. Please print the proceedings for the sessions you plan to attend and bring them with you to the conference. Registrants will receive login information to access the proceedings on this Web site with their registration confirmation.

To best download and view the proceedings, please make sure your version of Adobe Reader is up to date. You can download the current version (10.1.2) here.

CE Form

You will receive your CE form at the conference. Contact us if you need a CE form from a previous year.

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Speakers & Topics

For detailed session descriptions, please see the conference brochure above.

Companion Animal

Pediatrics & Geriatric Medicine

• Dr. Elena Gorman: Clinical chemistry of the kitten and puppy
• Dr. Peter Kintzer: Diagnosing and managing the complicated senior patient | Case-based internal medicine update
  Sponsored by Idexx
• Dr. Christiane Lohr: Postmortem exam of the kitten and puppy
• Dr. Tomas Martin-Jimenez: Pharmacologic considerations in young and old patients | Antimicrobial dosing optimization | Evaluating potential drug interactions | Understanding newer anit-epilepsy theories
• Dr. Dianne Mawby: Infectious diseases in kittens and puppies | Anemia | Thrombocytopenia | Immune-mediated polyarthritis
• Dr. Jim Miller: Common old cat diseases | The old dog with PU/PD
• Dr. Craig Mosley: Anesthesia and pain management in young and old patients | Managing common anesthetic complications | Anesthesia for patients with cardiovascular and renal disease
• Dr. Christopher Pachel: Canine socialization | Behavior changes in geriatric dogs | Aggressive felines
  Sponsored by Elanco
• Dr. Michael Peterson: What you never learned in veterinary school about pediatrics

Equine

• Dr. Marc Kinsley: Laser-facilitated pastern arthrodesis
• Dr. Erica McKenzie: Evaluating exercise intolerance in the equine
• Dr. Nicola Pusterla: Role of equine practitioners in biosecurity | Understanding molecular diagnostic tests for detection of equine infectious pathogens | Strangles: an old disease with ongoing challenges | The unraveled mystery of Potomac horse fever | Equine proliferative enteropathy: infection by Lawsonia Interacellularis | EHV-1: recent outbreaks | EPM
• Dr. Shannon Reed: Evaluating and triaging emergencies | Equine field surgery | Equine advanced imaging
• Dr. John Schlipf: Making referrals a positive experience

Food Animal

• Dr.  Chris Chase: Primary immune response to vaccinations | Right time to vaccinate the cow | Mycoplasma bovis
  Sponsored by Merial
• Dr. James Hawkins: External parasites in cattle | GI parasites in cattle | Flukes in cattle | Resistance to anthelmintics | Parasites in small ruminants
  Sponsored by Merial
• Dr. Bruce Nosky: BRD: a closer look | Antibiotic therapy in BRD
  Sponsored by Merial

Practice Leadership & Healthcare Team

• Tom Dock, CVJ (Veterinary News Network): How social media is impacting communications with clients | Top tips of effective and efficient use of social media | What is the internet saying about you and protecting your reputation | Setting up the right game plan and tracking the results (Read more about these topics here.)
• Ed Guiducci, JD and Deborah Guiducci, JD: Legal concerns with social media | Associate contracts | Avoiding board complaints and malpractice lawsuits | Hot topics in employment law
• Shawn McVey, MS, MSW: Crystal clear communication in 5 easy steps | 10-10-10 of client service | Empathy: Beyond a warm fuzzy | Developing your conflict competence | Unconventional wisdom in a down economy | Effectively manage complaints | What you can measure, you can manage

Animal Welfare 

• Dr. Don Hansen: Helping animals in disasters: Are we prepared?
• Dr. Kathy Snell: Helping animals in disasters: Getting to where the rubber meets the road
  Sponsored by the Oregon Animal Health Foundation

Sponsors

                 Lanyards                                             Animal Welfare Track            FA/MA Practitioners' Breakfast

Dr. Christopher Pachel                Dr. Peter Kintzer                         Dr. Sandy Wills                    Dr. Bruce Nosky
                                                                                                                    Urinalysis Lab                     Dr. Chris Chase
                                                                                                                                                                 Dr. James Hawkins

Travel, Lodging, & Parking

• Travel and lodging information
  Also included in the full brochure

LaSells Stewart Center and the CH2M Hill Alumni Center are located at the corner of 26th Street and Western Boulevard on the Oregon State University campus.

99W North or South

Drive Highway 99W into Corvallis, which turns into 3rd Street (North) and 4th Street (South). Turn West on Western Blvd. and drive to 26th St. The CH2M Hill Alumni Center is on the Northeast corner of 26th St. and Western Blvd.

I-5 North and South

Turn West on Highway 34 and drive 10 miles toward Corvallis. 1) Turn on Highway 34 toward Reser Stadium/Oregon Coast on the bypass around Corvallis. Turn Right (North) onto 26th Street, go one block north to Western Blvd. and 26th St. -OR- 2) Drive into Corvallis across the Bridge and turn left (South) onto 4th Street. Take 4th Street south until Western Blvd. Turn right (West) onto Western Blvd. The CH2M Hill Alumni Center is on the Northeast corner of 26th St. and Western Blvd.

Parking Garage

The parking garage at the intersection of Washington Way and 26th Street can be accessed from 26th just north of the Alumni Center. Parking is $7 CASH ONLY Monday - Friday. No charge on Saturday or Sunday. Pay at kiosks on each floor or purchase your pass ahead of time through the OSU Web site.

Stadium Lot

Parking is also available in the Reser Stadium lot. Parking is $7 CASH ONLY Monday - Friday. No charge on Saturday or Sunday. Pay at kiosks in the lot or purchase your pass ahead of time through the OSU Web site.

Lodging

We recommend you make lodging reservations as soon as possible. Other lodging options listed in the full brochure or the travel and lodging document.

Hilton Garden Inn (Host Hotel)

(541) 752-5000
2500 SW Western Blvd.
Reservation Code: OVC12
King or Double Queen: $109 singles, double, $119 triple, $129 quad plus tax (Room block rate.)
Amenities: Across the street from the conference. Easy walk. Restaurant, pool, fitness center, business center.
Note: Reservation deadline is February 23, 2012. After this date, rooms are first-come, first-served.

Comfort Suites

(541) 753-4320 or (800) 965-8808
1730 NW 9th St.
Reservation Code: Oregon Veterinary Conference
$90 single, king or double queens, plus tax
Amenities: Full hot breakfast buffet, 7 - 9 am. Full restaurant and lounge nearby. All suites, which include refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker and free internet browser hardware. Largest pool, spa and workout facilities in Corvallis area.
Note: Reservation deadline is March 1, 2012. After this date, rooms are first-come, first-served.

Best Western Grand Manor

(541) 758-8571
925 NW Garfield
Reservation Code: OVC12
$89.99 king single - 94.99 queen double, plus tax
Amenities: Hot breakfast 6 - 9 am weekdays, 7 - 10 am weekends. Free high-speed wireless internet, refrigerator, coffee maker in all rooms and suites. Close to aquatic center and shopping center.

Events

Exhibit Marketplace

Visit the Exhibit Marketplace to check out the allied industry display of equipment, products, and services. Play our exhibitor bingo game--one lucky attendee will win an iPad 2!

Awards Luncheon

Join us for Saturday's awards luncheon (11:30 am - 1:15 pm), where the OVMA Awards of Excellence will be presented and a new inductee into the Oregon Animal Hall of Fame™ will be honored.

St. Patrick's Day Party and Exhibitors' Reception

Have fun with your friends and colleagues at Friday night's Saint Patrick's Day party and reception from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm in the Exhibit Marketplace.

Silent Auction to Benefit Oregon Animal Health Foundation

Bid on great prizes in the silent auction to benefit the Oregon Animal Health Foundation. Donations of silent auction items gratefully accepted. Want to contribute something to the auction but not sure what to donate? We have gift basket and donation ideas! Contact us for more information or to let us know you will be bringing an item for the auction.

Food & Mixed Animal Practitioners’ Breakfast

Saturday, 7:00 am - 8:00 am. Sponsored by Pfizer. Sign up on the registration form.

SCAVMA Benefit Dinner

The OSU SCAVMA will be holding its third annual dinner to encourage interaction between veterinary students and veterinarians. The dinner is open not only to veterinarians attending the OVC, but also to CVM alumni, faculty, and area practitioners. This is a come-as-you-are event to be held in the Giustina Art Gallery of LaSells Stewart Center. The event will begin at 6:00 pm on Saturday, and veterinarians are encouraged to bring friends and family. Entertainment will be provided, and there will also be a no-host bar. Please come and join us for what is sure to be a fun event! Please purchase tickets in advance with your registration and consider sponsoring a veterinary student’s attendance as well. Tickets are $30 each.

OVMA Business Forum

On Sunday morning, grab a cup of coffee while you learn about the status of your association and the current issues facing the veterinary profession.

Exhibit Marketplace & Sponsorship Opportunities

The Exhibitor Prospectus and Contract is now available. It has been mailed to previous exhibitors and those who have asked to be added to the mailing list. Please read the prospectus for important show information and requirements. Return your contract as soon as possible, as we usually sell out.

• 2012 Exhibitor Prospectus & Contract

We still have a few spots available, so contact us today!

Sponsorship opportunities will also be available. Our sponsors receive verbal recognition, signage, company logo slide, as well as recognition in OVC proceedings and in pre-meeting promotions on the OVMA’s Web site and publications.

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 Saturday, March 17, 2012 during the Oregon Veterinary Conference.

OVMA members may nominate a worthy colleague or animal for any of these awards. The forms below are fillable. Save the file to your computer, fill it out and e-mail it back to us with any additional documentation and/or photos as required, or print the form out and return it to us by mail or fax.

Nominations are due January 16, 2012.

• Oregon Animal Hall of Fame™ Nomination Form
• OVMA Awards of Excellence Nomination Form

Veterinary Student Interviews

We provide the opportunity for veterinarians to interview senior students for prospective employment. If you are a veterinarian who is interested in participating in this opportunity, please return the form below to the OVMA office by February 29, 2012.

• Veterinary Student Interview Form

Childcare Providers

For a list of childcare providers in the Corvallis area, please contact the Corvallis Tourism Board at (800) 334-8188.

Proceedings Archive

• 2011 Oregon Veterinary Conference Proceedings
• 2010 Oregon Veterinary Conference Proceedings

About the OVC

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.