9:30-10:20am | DEA Perspective: Veterinary Highlights
The Drug Enforcement Administration will give an overview of recordkeeping, security, and disposal requirements of the Controlled Substances Act related to veterinarians. In addition, drugs of concern will be discussed including fentanyl and xylazine.

10:30-11:20am | Moving the Needle on Antimicrobial Stewardship in Companion Animal Practice in Virginia
Antibiotic resistance is a growing concern in human and veterinary medicine, and the One Health concept reminds us that the health and wellbeing of humans, animals and the environment is interconnected. Antibiotic stewardship is critical to minimizing antibiotic resistance , and although we care about being good stewards, it can be hard to prioritize in a busy practice. In this session, Dr. Rist will share results from a 2024 survey of veterinarians and licensed veterinary technicians in Virginia on current antibiotic stewardship practices and barriers to their implementation. She will discuss strategies for making incremental steps to improve stewardship in your practice and provide resources.

12:45-1:35pm | Nursing Care for the Hospitalized Patient
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1:45-2:35pm | Sample Handling (Total Testing Considerations)
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3:00-3:50pm | Insight into the World of Laboratory Medicine for the LVT
What do you do when it seems like there are no other options in your career but you feel like you need a change? This lecture provides a look into one of those options, and discusses the subject of the veterinary role in animal research.

4:10-5:00pm | Updates on Heartworm Disease and Intestinal Parasites
This session will provide a high-level overview of the new American Heartworm Society Guidelines for dogs and cats. It will also touch on the current Companion Animal Parasite Council data for intestinal prevalence and treatment recommendations. 

8:00-8:50am | ER Triage
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9:00-9:50am | Tips and Tricks in the ER, Part I
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10:10-11:00am | Tips and Tricks in the ER, Part II
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11:00-11:50am | Power Hour: Rabies and Veterinary Inspections
Join Dr. Julia Murphy as she discusses updates on Pre Exposure Rabies Vaccines as well as other Rabies information. Then, we will have Melody and Wendy join us as they give us an overview on what is expected during veterinary inspections!

1:00-1:50pm | Euthanasia Re-Imagined
Euthanasia was ready for an evolution, and much has changed in the past 10 years. Experts and practitioners alike have found ways to celebrate the bond, protect patient comfort, and elevate client pre-planning and communication. And everyone is benefiting from the advancements. Has your veterinary team joined 'The Good Death Revolution'? In this session, we will highlight their 14 Essential Components of Companion Animal Euthanasia and answer your most pressing questions. It's time to look deeper into what clients want, what patients need, and how veterinary teams can find fulfillment in euthanasia work.

2:00-2:50pm | Talk Saves Lives
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