Hands-On Laboratories and Workshops

Learn how to do it well. Practice hands-on with an expert. Choosing an NAVC lab or workshop guarantees you personal time with an authoritative instructor who is especially qualified to help you understand and perfect your technique. Fees vary. Register online at NAVC.com.

Avian Critical Care and Anesthetic Emergencies Laboratory
Wednesday • 8:30 AM–12:30 PM • $350
S. Echols, S. Orosz, J. Ponder, K. Rosenthal and B. Speer
Master the most important emergency response procedures used in avian medicine. This is a terminal lab using chickens and quail as models for psittacines.

Canine Ultrasound Laboratory—Group A
Saturday • 8:30 AM–12:30 PM • $500
C. Berry, R. Burk, A. Estrada, A. Fischetti, P. Fox, E. Herrgesell, D. Hogan, R. Prosek and M. Thompson
Canine Ultrasound Laboratory—Group B
Saturday • 1:30–5:30 PM • $500
C. Berry, R. Burk, A. Estrada, A. Fischetti, P. Fox, E. Herrgesell, D. Hogan, R. Prosek and M. Thompson
Learn the fundamentals of ultrasound imaging under the personalized guidance of experts using live dogs. Although aimed at the introductory level, participants will be allocated to small groups based on previous ultrasound experience.

Canine Soft Tissue Surgery Procedures Laboratory
Monday • 8:30 AM–5:30 PM • $600
G. Ellison, C. MacPhail and H. Seim
Master common soft tissue surgical procedures by viewing a video of the procedure being performed on a clinical case and then immediately performing it yourself on a cadaver.
Procedures will include: urethrotomy/urethrostomy, salivary gland resection, anal sacculectomy, chest drain placement, visceral organ biopsy and gastropexy for the treatment of GDV.

Cytology Workshop
Tuesday • 8:30 AM–5:30 PM • $450
R. Alleman, G. Couto, H. Wamsley and M. Wellman
Learn the basics of one the most powerful diagnostic techniques that can be inexpensively and readily applied in any practice under the guidance of world-renowned experts and hands-on with individual microscopes.

Dental Radiology Laboratory
Monday • 1:30–5:30 PM • $375
B. Beckman, B. Gengler, M. Peak and T. Woodward
A lab entirely devoted to dental radiology! Learn about the available equipment, including digital equipment and techniques and identification of normal and abnormal radiographic features.

Enhanced Dentistry for Veterinarians Laboratory
Monday • 8:30 AM–12:30 PM • $375
B. Gengler
Take dentistry in your clinic to a new level as you learn the art of restorations, use advanced equipment for extractions, apply periodontal products and use composite resins to simplify management of jaw fractures. This lab will take the mystery out of modern veterinary dentistry and further develop this so-important profit center in your practice. Note: Participants must attend the Sunday Dentistry Symposium.

Emergency Procedures Laboratory (Advanced)
Sunday • 8:30 AM–5:30 PM • $600
J. Devey
Save the lives of critically ill and injured patients! This outstanding all-day wet lab will provide demonstration and hands-on training of numerous emergency procedures and emphasize techniques that are practical and effective and only require equipment that is normally found in most veterinary hospitals.

Exotic Companion Mammal Radiology Laboratory NEW!
Monday • 1:30–5:30 PM • $275
C. Greenacre
Using case-based material, learn the radiographic appearance of normal anatomy and common conditions in rabbits, rodents, ferrets and other exotic companion mammals. Protocols of fasting, positioning, sedation and anesthesia for radiography will be covered.

Feline Soft Tissue Surgery Procedures Laboratory
Tuesday  • 8:30 AM–5:30 PM  • $600
H. Seim and D. Smeak
Master common soft tissue surgical procedures by viewing a video of the procedure being performed on a clinical patient and then immediately performing it yourself on a cadaver. Procedures will include: perineal urethrostomy (a new approach), nasal planum resection, chest drain placement, subtotal colectomy, diaphragmatic hernia repair and ventral bulla osteotomy.

FRANK Communications Workshop
Tuesday • 8:30 AM–5:30 PM  • $300
Wednesday • 8:30 AM–2:30 PM
C.Adams, T. Himebaugh and J. Shaw
Good communication skills are the key to success in practice and in life. The renowned “FRANK” 12.5-hour, 2-day, interactive veterinarian-client communication workshop
facilitates the development of enhanced communication skills for everyday practice.

Laser Laboratory: Therapeutic
Monday • 1:30–5:30 PM • $300
L. McCauley and J. Klingele
In this laboratory you will learn how, when and why to use a Therapy Laser in a multi-modal veterinary rehabilitation and general practice setting. The hands-on lab will show you how to use a Therapy Laser with actual selected patients as well as review multiple case study presentations. The lab will include instruction on laser safety, contra-indications, proper use and practical tips on the day to day use of this technology. The lab will detail appropriate indications and predictable outcomes. It will also include a Q&A on case selection, treatment intervals, long term use and protocols.

Prerequisites for the laboratory include attendance at the following sessions:

Therapy Lasers: Wavelength, Penetration, Power: What It All Means
P. Eeg

Application of Therapy Laser Treatment: Guidelines for Optimizing Results
P. Eeg

Therapy Laser Case Presentations: Success and Profits for Your Practice
J. Klingele

Laser Surgery Laboratory (Basic)
Monday • 8:30 AM–12:30 PM • $275
J. Godbold and J. Sagris
Perfect for new and prospective laser users in small animal practice, learn how to operate a CO2 laser, to perform everyday laser techniques on tissue specimens. Multimedia reference materials will be given to each attendee. Content presumes attendance at Sunday’s laser lectures.

Laser Surgery Laboratory (Advanced)
Monday • 1:30–3:30 PM • $175
J. Godbold and J. Sagris
Designed for the experienced small animal laser surgeon who wants advanced techniques and procedures demonstrated and the opportunity to practice techniques and perform procedures on cadaver specimens under the guidance of accomplished laser surgeons. Multimedia reference material will be given to each attendee. Content presumes attendance at Sunday’s laser lectures. Participants new to laser technology should also register for the Laser Surgery Laboratory (Basic) on Monday from 8:30 AM–12:30 PM.

One Health Workshop  NEW IN 2012!
Monday • 8:30 AM–5:30 PM • $100
P. Ellison and K. Hodgson
In an interactive and small group learning setting, explore opportunities and barriers to integration of One Health concepts into your community and practice. Evaluate the many different and important roles of pets in various stages of the family life cycle.

Ophthalmic Surgery Laboratory: Conjunctiva and Cornea
Sunday • 8:30 AM–12:30 PM • $450
C. Plummer
After a brief introductory lecture, this hands-on wet lab will focus on the surgical therapy of corneal ulceration and the proper use of conjunctival grafts or flaps. The different types of conjunctival grafts, their indications and limitations will be presented and then performed by registrants under the guidance of expert instructors.

Ophthalmic Surgery Laboratory: Eyelids and Cherry Eye
Sunday • 1:30–5:30 PM • $450
C. Plummer
After a brief introductory lecture, this hands-on wet lab will focus on the surgical approach to a range of eyelid diseases and the most popular methods to surgically treat Cherry Eye in the dog will be compared with respect to advantages, limitations, difficulty and long-term results.

Pediatric Spay/Neuter Laboratory (OFF-SITE)
Saturday • 7:00 AM–7 PM • $150
M. Bohling, K. Brestle, P. Bushby, B. DiGangi, N. Ferguson, B. Griffin and N. Isaza
BUSES DEPART FROM CARIBE ROYALE AT 7:00 AM. Registrants are responsible for their transportation to the Caribe Royale.
Gain hands-on experience and skills in pediatric spay/neuter. The program will cover safety and efficacy of early age spay/neuter as well as anesthetic and surgical techniques for spaying and castrating puppies and kittens.

*Includes drive time to and from Gainesville, FL

Pruritus (2-Day) Intensive Short Course
Sunday • 8:30 AM–5:30 PM • $395
Monday • 8:30 AM–12:30 PM
C. Griffin and W. Rosenkrantz
Become confident in the diagnosis and management of the many causes of pruritus in small animal practice in this intensive 2-day learning experience. The course will incorporate two laboratories: Day 1–A cytology lab in which you will identify and interpret cytologic findings from skin lesions in dogs using multiple microscope stations that illustrate variability of specific case examples.

Day 2–Divided into small groups, you and several colleagues will work up an actual clinical patient presenting with pruritus. Each group will be expected to take a comprehensive history, perform a physical and dermatologic examination, and then develop a differential diagnosis and plan for the patient. Groups will present findings and recommendaitons to other course members and intructors for critique and interaction.

Registrants will learn how to rapidly implement standard diagnostic techniques into their daily practice.

Radiology Workshop: Appendicular Skeleton  NEW IN 2012!
Tuesday • 8:30 AM–5:30 PM • $350
K. Berry
Take your diagnostic imaging skills to another level. This full day workshop is devoted to mastery of current diagnostic imaging of the appendicular skeleton of dogs and cats using digital diagnostic images.

Radiology Workshop: Axial Skeleton  NEW IN 2012!
Monday • 8:30 AM–5:30 PM • $350
K. Berry
Take your diagnostic imaging skills to another level. This full day workshop is devoted to mastery of current diagnostic imaging of the axial skeleton of dogs and cats using digital radiographic, CT and MR images. Distinguish between inflammatory, neoplastic, metabolic and vascular (stroke) diseases of the CNS.

Radiosurgery Laboratory
Saturday • 1:30–5:30 PM • $275
A.D. Elkins and R. Noss
For less than 1/10 the cost of a laser, a high-frequency/low-temperature 4 MHz radiosurgery unit can introduce nearly bloodless surgery into your practice. Aspects to be covered include how to make an incision, taking biopsies, hemostasis, tumor removal, soft palate resection, dentistry and ear surgery, declaw, as well as a discussion of the pros and cons relative to laser surgery.

Rehabilitation Laboratory  NEW IN 2012!
Sunday • 1:30–5:30 PM • $275
D. Canapp and S. Canapp
Using live dogs, this information-packed lab will cover objective gait analysis, lameness evaluation, orthopedic and sports medicine palpation, orthopedic devices and rehabilitation therapy modalities, including manual techniques. Therapeutic exercise techniques will be demonstrated.

Reptile Clinical Techniques Laboratory NEW IN 2012!
Wednesday  • 8:30 AM–12:30 PM  • $350
S. Barten, G. Fleming, D. Mader and K. Wright
Manage live snakes, lizards, and turtles/tortoises in your practice! This wet lab will include handling, physical examination, blood sampling, tube feeding, sex identification, and location of safe injection sites, drug administration, and tracheal wash techniques. Inappropriate husbandry is often the primary cause of medical issues with reptiles. Learn acceptable husbandry setups for reptilian species.

Stifle Repair: XGEN CCR and XGEN TTA Laboratory  NEW IN 2012!
Saturday • 8:30 AM–5:30 PM • $550
T. Angelo and M. Barnhart
XGEN CCR: A minimally invasive procedure that utilizes the lateral suture technique in conjunction with isometric points. Bone tunnels and buttons will be used to secure the stifle joint for long-lasting stabilization. Braided suture with a calibrated crimping system allows for controlled, verified tension. Each attendee will perform the procedure on a bone model. XGEN TTA: Learn the theory and method of Tibial Tuberosity Advancement. Each attendee will perform a TTA using the XGEN TTA plate that requires no fork. A patella spacer implant will be used to provide patella luxation correction for this procedure.

Stifle Repair: New Knotless Technique for CCL-Deficient Stifle Laboratory NEW IN 2012!
Sunday • 8:30 AM–5:30 PM • $550
B. Beale, D. Hulse, M. Kowaleski, A. Pozzi and B. Saunders
An all-day lecture/laboratory experience that provides indepth exposure to stabilization of the cranial cruciate deficient stifle in all dog breeds from large to small and even in cats. The diagnosis of cranial cruciate ligament injury, meniscal injury and hands-on application of novel stabilization systems at the isometric sites, and postoperative rehabilitation, will be addressed.

Urethral Catheterization (Made Easy!) Laboratory
Tuesday • 1:30–5:30 PM • $300
J. Burkitt and S. Smarick
Does your whole practice grind to a halt when a female dog or cat needs to undergo urethral catheterization? Are you concerned that your practice catheterization techniques may predispose to UTI? Under the guidance of experts, learn how to perform urethral catheterization efficiently to save time and cleanly to minimize the risk of UTI.

Urinalysis Workshop
Saturday • 8:30 AM–12:30 PM • $275
R. Alleman, J. Harvey, H. Kridel and H. Wamsley
After a brief introductory lecture on collection and analysis of urine, participants will perform urinalysis including chemical analysis and urine sediment examination. Teaching slides of the urine sediment from selected clinical cases will be evaluated microscopically with individual central video microscopes and close instructor oversight.

Laboratories for Veterinary Technicians

The NAVC Technician Program at the Orlando World Center Marriott on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday features General, Advanced and Specialty tracks designed to meet your specific requirements. It is easy to access the Marriott by shuttle from all conference hotels. Look for stimulating technician-only Hands-on Laboratories and Masterclasses, too. You are also invited to attend any veterinary lecture on the NAVC Conference 2012 agenda. Register now at NAVC.com.

Avian Critical Care and Anesthetic Emergencies Laboratory
Wednesday • 8:30 AM–12:30 PM • $175
S. Echols, S. Orosz, J. Ponder, K. Rosenthal and B. Speer
Master the most important emergency response procedures used in avian medicine. This is a terminal lab using chickens and quail as models for psittacines.

Cytology Workshop
Tuesday • 8:30 AM–5:30 PM • $175
R. Alleman, G. Couto, H. Wamsley and M. Wellman
Learn the basics of one the most powerful diagnostic techniques that can be inexpensively and readily applied in any practice under the guidance of world-renowned experts and hands-on with individual microscopes

Dentistry for Technicians in General Practice Laboratory
Tuesday • 1:30 –5:30 PM • $200
B Cherry, A. Mills and J. Perrone
Develop the wide range of skills required to operate a dental operatory in a general practice. Learn advanced dental topics, such as intraoral (digital and conventional) radiography, charting, scaling, polishing and instrumentation, sealant/simple restorative and perioceutic applications and developing a dental pain management protocol that includes local nerve blocks.

Dental Radiology Laboratory
Monday • 1:30–5:30 PM • $175
B. Beckman, B. Gengler, M. Peak and T. Woodward
A lab entirely devoted to dental radiology! Learn about the available equipment, including digital equipment and techniques and identification of normal and abnormal radiographic features

Laser Laboratory: Therapeutic
Monday • 1:30–5:30 PM • $175
L. McCauley and J. Klingele
Enhance the speed of recovery in your orthopedic patients and adapt the latest methodology to arthritis management. Using both clinical patients and cadavers, learn the principles and practice of therapeutic laser as an exciting new tool to assist rehabilitation in small animal patients.

One Health Workshop  NEW IN 2012!
Monday • 8:30 AM–5:30 PM • $50
P. Ellison and K. Hodgson
In an interactive and small group learning setting, explore opportunities and barriers to integration of One Health concepts into your community and practice. Evaluate the many different and important roles of pets in various stages of the family life cycle.

Reptile Clinical Techniques Laboratory NEW IN 2012!
Wednesday  • 8:30 AM–12:30 PM  • $175
S. Barten, G. Fleming, D. Mader and K. Wright
Manage live snakes, lizards, and turtles/tortoises in your practice! This wet lab will include handling, physical examination, blood sampling, tube feeding, sex identification, and location of safe injection sites, drug administration, and tracheal wash techniques. Inappropriate husbandry is often the primary cause of medical issues with reptiles. Learn acceptable husbandry setups for reptilian species.

Urethral Catheterization (Made Easy!) Laboratory
Tuesday • 1:30–5:30 PM • $175
J. Burkitt and S. Smarick
Does your whole practice grind to a halt when a female dog or cat needs to undergo urethral catheterization? Are you concerned that your practice catheterization techniques may predispose to UTI? Under the guidance of experts, learn how to perform urethral catheterization efficiently to save time and cleanly to minimize the risk of UTI.

Urinalysis Workshop
Saturday • 8:30 AM–12:30 PM • $175
R. Alleman, J. Harvey, H. Kridel and H. Wamsley
After a brief introductory lecture on collection and analysis of urine, participants will perform urinalysis including chemical analysis and urine sediment examination. Teaching slides of the urine sediment from selected clinical cases will be evaluated microscopically with individual central video microscopes and close instructor oversight.