July 2009
11-12 "Small animal emergency and critical care medicine" with Drs. Ari Jutkowitz, Matt Beal and Stephen Mehler presented by the Western Veterinary Conference. 8:00-5:00 each day for 16 CE hours at the Oquendo Center for Clinical Education. For more information visit www.wvc.org.
11-14 AVMA convention in Seattle, Washington. Attendees can earn up to 40 credits of CE. For more information, visit www.avmaconvention.org.
14 Capital Area VMA meeting "Cardiology" with Dr. Sonia Gordon at the Dell Jewish Community Center in the Community Hall Stage Room, from 7:30-9:30pm, with dinner served at 7pm. Sponsored by Boehringer-Ingelheim. For more information, you may contact CAVMA president Dr. Nicole Dockrey at cavma@rocketmail.com or visit www.geocities.com/cavma@rocketmail.com/CAVMA.html.
14-15 "The Management of Common Bleeding Disorders" Webinar with Dr. Uris Giger, DACVIM, DECVIM, DECVCP. 2pm on July 14, 11am on July 15. CE credit approved. For more information, visit www.idexxlearningcenter.com.
16 "Anaplasmosis and Ehrlichiosis - Clinical Characteristics of Infection" Webinar with Dr. Susan E. Little, DEVPC. 11am or 2pm. CE credit approved. For more information, visit www.idexxlearningcenter.com.
22 "Stress- and Anxiety-Induced Behavior Issues in Cats" Webcast presented by Dr. Debra Horwitz, DACVB. 45-minute presentation begins at noon, followed by 15-minute Q&A. 1 CE credit. For more information, visit www.dvm360.com/ev.
28 Montgomery County VMA meeting "Practice Management" sponsored by Novartis at Homestead Suites. Social at 7pm and meeting at 7:30pm. 2 CE credits. For more information visit www.montgomerycvma.org or contact Dr. Kimberly McGinley 281/259-8806.
30 NCTVMA meeting "Diabetes in Dogs and Cats" at Ox Bow Restaurant in Belton, TX. 7:00pm. Sponsored by Intervet-Scherring. For more information contact Dr. Walthall 254/799-0800 or send an email to nctdvma@yahoo.com.
30 "Local Rabies Control Authority" presented by Texas Department of State Health Services Region 7 Zoonosis Control Program and Blinn College at Blinn College Student Center in Brenham, TX. Free seminar from 8:45am-4:45pm for 6.5 CE credits. Registration closes July 22. For more information, contact Melissa Maass, RVT, at 254/778-6744 ext. 2452 or melissa.maass@dshs.state.tx.us.
August 2009
5 "Tibial Tuberosity Advancement for the Treatment of the Cranial Cruciate Ligament Injuries in the Dog" with Dr. Jeff Mayo at the Hyatt Regency San Antonio. 9am-5pm. 7 CE credits. For more information, contact 877/724-5838.
9 NCTDVMA meeting "Dental Wetlab" 4 hours lecture, 4 hours lab. Sponsored by Webster. For more information contact Dr. Joyner at 254/690-4000 or send an email to nctdvma@yahoo.com.
11 Capital Area VMA meeting "Radiology" at the Dell Jewish Community Center from 7:30-9:30pm, with dinner served at 7pm. For more information, you may contact CAVMA president Dr. Nicole Dockrey at cavma@rocketmail.com or visit www.geocities.com/cavma@rocketmail.com/CAVMA.html.
11 Dallas County VMA Meeting at 7:30pm, Dr. Claudia Barton speaking on Oncology Update. 3 CE credits. For more information visit www.dallasvma.org.
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Harris County VMA meeting "Emergency/Critical Care" with Dr. Jimmy Barr at the Marriott West Loop. 6:30pm Social, 7:30pm Meeting. 2 CE credits. For more information contact Dr. Jeff Chalkley at 713/723-3666 or jchalkley@westburyvets.com.
18-20 "Advanced Fluid Therapy - An Interactive Case Review of Acid-Base Disorders" Webinar with Dr. Stephen DiBartola, DACVIM. 11am on Aug. 18 or 2pm on Aug. 20. CE credit approved. For more information, visit www.idexxlearningcenter.com.
25 Montgomery County VMA meeting "Multi-Modal Pain Management" sponsored by Novartis at Homestead Suites. Social at 7pm and meeting at 7:30pm. 2 CE credits. For more information visit www.montgomerycvma.org or contact Dr. Kimberly McGinley 281/259-8806.
26-29 Annual Congress on Veterinary Acupuncture sponsored by International Veterinary Acupuncture Society at the Marriott Riverwalk Hotel in San Antonio. 49 CE credits available. For more information, visit www.ivas.org or call 970/266-0666.
September 2009
8 Dallas County VMA Meeting at 7:30pm, Dr. Matt Miller speaking on Cardiology. 3 CE credits. For more information visit www.dallasvma.org.
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Harris County VMA meeting "Nutrition" with Dr. Sherrie Sanderson at the Marriott West Loop. 6:30pm Social, 7:30pm Meeting. 2 CE credits. For more information contact Dr. Jeff Chalkley at 713/723-3666 or jchalkley@westburyvets.com.
10-13 "CE by the Sea" in Port Aransas, TX. Registration opens April 15, 2009. For more information, visit www.cebythesea.org.
12-13 San Diego VMA 2009 Fall Veterinary Conference "Dermatology for the General Practitioner" at The Handlery Hotel & Resort, San Diego, CA. 12 CE credits available. For more information visit www.sdcvma.org.
22 Montgomery County VMA meeting "Business Mgmt: In House Lab Testing as a Profit Center" with Dr. Crotoff sponsored by Abaxis at Homestead Suites. Social at 7pm and meeting at 7:30pm. 2 CE credits. For more information visit www.montgomerycvma.org or contact Dr. Kimberly McGinley 281/259-8806.
29-30 "The Complete Urinalysis" Webinar with Dr. Rick L. Cowell, MRCVS, DACVP. 11am on Sept. 29 or 2pm on Sept. 30. CE credit approved. For more information, visit www.idexxlearningcenter.com.
30 Capital Area VMA meeting "Practical Dentistry Overview" with Dr. Johnathon Dodd at the Capital Area Veterinary Specialists Hospital, Austin, TX. 9am–6pm, 8CE credits. Lunch will be served. Sponsored by Virbac, Nutramax Labs and Pfizer. For more information, you may contact CAVMA president Dr. Nicole Dockrey at cavma@rocketmail.com or visit www.geocities.com/cavma@rocketmail.com/CAVMA.html.
October 2009
8 Harris County VMA meeting "Practice Management " at the Marriott West Loop. 6:30pm Social, 7:30pm Meeting. 2 CE credits. For more information contact Dr. Jeff Chalkley at 713/723-3666 or jchalkley@westburyvets.com.
13 Dallas County VMA Meeting at 7:30pm, Ms. Karyn Gavzer speaking on Management. 3 CE credits. For more information visit www.dallasvma.org.
19 Capital Area VMA meeting "Oncology" with Dr. Lisa Parshley at the Dell Jewish Community Center from 7:30-9:30pm, with dinner served at 7pm. Sponsored by Hill's Pet Nutrition. For more information, you may contact CAVMA president Dr. Nicole Dockrey at cavma@rocketmail.com or visit www.geocities.com/cavma@rocketmail.com/CAVMA.html.
22 NCTDVMA meeting "Case Studies in Heartworm Disease" with Dr. Wade Burton at the Killeen Civic Center, Killeen, TX. 7:00 pm. Sponsored by Merial. For more information contact Dr. Joyner at 254/690-4000 or send an email to nctdvma@yahoo.com.
24-25 "Exotic Animal Medicine for the Clinical Practitioner" presented by the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians at the Renaissance Tulsa Hotel and Convention Center, Tulsa, OK. 14 CE credits. For registration or more information visit www.aazv.org.
27 Montgomery County VMA meeting "Thoracic Radiography of Respiratory Emergencies" with Dr. Ramirez at Homestead Suites. Social at 7pm and meeting at 7:30pm. 2 CE credits. For more information visit www.montgomerycvma.org or contact Dr. Kimberly McGinley 281/259-8806.
November 2009
10 Capital Area VMA meeting "Diabetes Mellitus" at the Dell Jewish Community Center in the ECP Multipurpose Room, from 7:30-9:30pm, with dinner served at 7pm. Sponsored by Intervet/Schering-Plough. For more information, you may contact CAVMA president Dr. Nicole Dockrey at cavma@rocketmail.com or visit www.geocities.com/cavma@rocketmail.com/CAVMA.html.
10 Dallas County VMA Meeting at 7:30pm, Dr. Jimi Cook speaking on Pain management and Orthopedic Surgery. 3 CE credits. For more information visit www.dallasvma.org.
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Harris County VMA meeting "Pain Management " with Dr. Robin Downing at the Marriott West Loop. 6:30pm Social, 7:30pm Meeting. 2 CE credits. For more information contact Dr. Jeff Chalkley at 713/723-3666 or jchalkley@westburyvets.com.
13-15 "Mare and Stallion Theriogenology" with Dr. Walter Threlfall presented by the Western Veterinary Conference at the Oquendo Center for Clinical Education. 20 CE hours. For more information visit www.wvc.org.
17 Montgomery County VMA meeting "How to Incorporate Shampoo Therapy with Dermatological Cases" with Dr. Fadok sponsored by Sogeval at Homestead Suites. Social at 7pm and meeting at 7:30pm. 2 CE credits. For more information visit www.montgomerycvma.org or contact Dr. Kimberly McGinley 281/259-8806.
December 2009
8 Capital Area VMA meeting "Small Animal Obstetrics" at the Dell Jewish Community Center from 7:30-9:30pm, with dinner served at 7pm. For more information, you may contact CAVMA president Dr. Nicole Dockrey at cavma@rocketmail.com or visit www.geocities.com/cavma@rocketmail.com/CAVMA.html.
Local VMAs: Please send your 2009-2010 CE calendars to Lindsey Oechsle at loechsle@tvma.org or fax to 512/452-6633.