NEW UPDATES ARE HERE FOR THE 2024 SYMPOSIUM!
We look forward to seeing you at our 12th Annual ASEC Symposium!
This is a memorable, veterinary CE experience for DVMs, Techs, Leaders & Admin Teams.
A few details!
+ Sunday, October 6th at the LAX Westin
+ 8:00a - 4:30p PT
+ For groups of 5 or more - contact us about special rates ;)
A few highlights!
+ Providing 3 different lecture tracks with over 18 sessions to choose from, attendees will walk away with 6 RACE credits for the day.
+ We are also super excited to offer breakout labs and the RECOVER CPR certification for the first time this year!
+ This, along with an updated venue, good company, delicious food, gifts, games and networking... it’s sure to be another awesome event.
Corneal Diseases and Treatments
Learn how to identify, diagnose, and treat various corneal diseases, and when to provide surgical options. Understand the difference, signalment and recommendations based on the specific disease.
Leptospirosis: A Review of Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Leptospirosis in Dogs
Learn the pathophysiology and clinical manifestations in dogs and cats, available diagnostic tests, criteria for diagnosis, as well as preventative measures that can be taken to prevent spread.
Updates on Treatment Approach to Feline Idiopathic Cystitis (FIC)
Learn about recent findings that reshape drugs and other interventions that may be most efficacious in FIC management. Plus, an emphasis on client education to achieve positive outcomes.
Wound-a-Palooza: A Review of Wound Healing, Recent Advances in Wound Management, and Some Wild Cases!
Learn the physiology and phases of wound healing, a review of longstanding mainstays of wound management, and an introduction to new wound care approaches.
Feline Oral and Dental Diseases
Learn about the three most common (and often confused) feline oral diseases. Identify these diseases by oral examination, understanding clinicals signs, appropriate treatment planning, and prognosis.
Palliative Care for Dogs & Cats - How You Can Help
Learn how to ensure your patients' comfort and best quality of life, regardless of the disease process or situation. Adopt a "Can Help" attitude, even if you "Can't Fix" the problem.
Wet Lab: Emergency Procedures for Veterinarians
+ 2-hr breakout session exploring techniques for thoracocentesis, pericardiocentesis, gastric trocharization, and urinary deobstruction for the general practitioner on life-like models and/or cadavers.
+ Attendees will have access to recorded Symposium lectures.
Putting the Puzzle Pieces Together: Evaluating Lab Work with a Critical Eye
Learn about bloodwork changes and abnormalities that are important in recognizing disease processes to help guide diagnostics and treatment options.
Unveiling the Antidote: A Technician's Guide to Common Toxicities
Learn the essential knowledge and skills needed to identify, manage, and treat common toxicities encountered in veterinary practice.
Snakebite Triage: Danger Noodles on the Loose
Learn how these cases present clinically, how to efficiently triage them, the lab work values commonly seen, medications and transfusions that may be utilized, and nursing care specifics.
For the Faint of Heart! Cardiac Comorbidities Under Anesthesia
Learn about cardiac physiology, and the nuances of cardiac disease when formulating a balanced plan for patients under anesthesia.
The Anesthetist's Role in CPR
Learn the importance of the anesthetist's responsibility during CPR, as well as key steps to prepare beforehand, acco
For the Faint of Heart! Cardiac Comorbidities Under Anesthesia
Learn about cardiac physiology, and the nuances of cardiac disease when formulating a balanced plan for patients under anesthesia.
The Anesthetist's Role in CPR
Learn the importance of the anesthetist's responsibility during CPR, as well as key steps to prepare beforehand, accompanied with a review of RECOVER BLS/ALS guidelines.
Recovery From Anesthesia: A Warm Welcome Back
Learn the most common anesthetic complications, their proactive solutions and reactive treatments pre and post anesthesia.
Wet Lab: Bandaging Techniques for Orthopedic Cases
+ 2-hr breakout session designed to teach bandaging principles, techniques, and how to avoid bandage complications. Focus will be on common orthopedic conditions and applying bandages used in their management on life-like models and/or cadavers.
+ Attendees will have access to recorded Symposium lectures.
Effective Leadership Communication: Do You Want to be Right or Do You Want to be Effective?
Part 1: How are your behaviors affecting your team’s ability to perform?
Part 2: Practice is a controlled environment for failure… let’s begin applying EQ behaviors and growing our positive influence.
Part 3: Let’s get real… addressing current
Effective Leadership Communication: Do You Want to be Right or Do You Want to be Effective?
Part 1: How are your behaviors affecting your team’s ability to perform?
Part 2: Practice is a controlled environment for failure… let’s begin applying EQ behaviors and growing our positive influence.
Part 3: Let’s get real… addressing current challenges with our improved understanding of effective communication.
Pick a Brain, Not a Fight- Open Minded Conflict Resolution
Learn various approaches for conflict resolution and identify various conflict styles to help leaders decide on the best approach based on the individuals’ needs and personality.
We Are on the Same Team- How to Accomplish Collaborative Conflict Resolution
Learn more about the
Pick a Brain, Not a Fight- Open Minded Conflict Resolution
Learn various approaches for conflict resolution and identify various conflict styles to help leaders decide on the best approach based on the individuals’ needs and personality.
We Are on the Same Team- How to Accomplish Collaborative Conflict Resolution
Learn more about the topic of conflict resolution within the scope of a veterinary practice and team. Discuss why conflict resolution skills are a fundamental to achieve a higher level of leadership for the team.
Creating a Culture of Inclusion
Learn how diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) plays a key role in the ways veterinary health professionals work with their teams and deliver care. Also gain a better understanding of how leaders impact DEI in the workplace, and how to continue the advancement of inclusivity in the veterinary profession.
RECOVER CPR Certification for Basic & Advanced Life Support
+ This 6-hr, intensive training includes materials and certification for both BLS and ALS Rescuers!
+ Participants must complete both of the CPR Basic and Advanced Life Support online modules prior, in order to attend in-person training and receive certification. Learn more.
+ Recordings of the Symposium lectures will be made available to RECOVER CPR participants.
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Wedgewood is the nation’s largest and most trusted provider of compounded veterinary medication and clinical pharmacy services, serving more than 70,000 veterinarians and 1 million animals yearly. Our five PCAB®-accredited state-licensed pharmacies and our two FDA-registered, cGMP 503B outsourcing facilities represent the gold standard in
Wedgewood is the nation’s largest and most trusted provider of compounded veterinary medication and clinical pharmacy services, serving more than 70,000 veterinarians and 1 million animals yearly. Our five PCAB®-accredited state-licensed pharmacies and our two FDA-registered, cGMP 503B outsourcing facilities represent the gold standard in pharmacy practice, reflecting our unwavering commitment to quality. Wedgewood is more than a pharmacy – we are educators, advocates, partners, and solution providers for veterinarians, dedicated to improving the lives of animals and those who love and care for them. For more information, visit Wedgewood.com.
Since 1992, Nutramax Laboratories has been developing products for people and their pets. Located in Lancaster, South Carolina, Nutramax Laboratories Veterinary Sciences, Inc. researches and develops high quality products to support animal health. Nutramax Laboratories Consumer Care, Inc., located in Edgewood, Maryland, focuses on researc
Since 1992, Nutramax Laboratories has been developing products for people and their pets. Located in Lancaster, South Carolina, Nutramax Laboratories Veterinary Sciences, Inc. researches and develops high quality products to support animal health. Nutramax Laboratories Consumer Care, Inc., located in Edgewood, Maryland, focuses on researching and developing products to promote consumer health. Nutramax Manufacturing, Inc. manufactures products in both the South Carolina and Maryland locations.
Only Cremations and Aquamation for Pets has been Southern California's premier pet cremation facility since 1995. We offer a full range of services including our solely-private cremations (we do not divide or segregate), communal cremations, and personalized private services in our Private Memorial Viewing Room. Our caring, compassionate
Only Cremations and Aquamation for Pets has been Southern California's premier pet cremation facility since 1995. We offer a full range of services including our solely-private cremations (we do not divide or segregate), communal cremations, and personalized private services in our Private Memorial Viewing Room. Our caring, compassionate staff is here to help you through this difficult time as you say goodbye to your loyal companion and best friend. We will be with you in your sorrow and grief when your beloved pet has crossed the rainbow bridge
Valley Drug and Compounding Pharmacy have been serving the community of California since 1989. We've proudly taken on the role of improving California's health care by providing fast and personalized service. Being a compounding specialty pharmacy allows us to create custom and personalized medication to meet you and your pet's needs. At
Valley Drug and Compounding Pharmacy have been serving the community of California since 1989. We've proudly taken on the role of improving California's health care by providing fast and personalized service. Being a compounding specialty pharmacy allows us to create custom and personalized medication to meet you and your pet's needs. At our pharmacy, your family is our family and you'll feel the genuine care of our expert pharmacists and friendly staff in our service. Stop by today and let Valley Drug And Compounding Pharmacy become part of your family.
Improving the experience between the patient and caregiver is at the heart of everything we do. Midmark offers a diverse line of veterinary equipment and solutions, including anesthesia, instrument processing, dental delivery, digital radiography, monitoring, exam and treatment tables, surgery solutions, lighting, containment, boarding, g
Improving the experience between the patient and caregiver is at the heart of everything we do. Midmark offers a diverse line of veterinary equipment and solutions, including anesthesia, instrument processing, dental delivery, digital radiography, monitoring, exam and treatment tables, surgery solutions, lighting, containment, boarding, grooming, and cabinetry. Midmark delivers some of the clearest, most inclusive training in the industry and backs all products with an independent service and support network. Explore our solutions at midmark.com.
The lives of animals and humans are interconnected in deep and complex ways. We know that when animals are healthy, humans are healthier too. By using the synergies between our Animal Health and Human Health businesses and by delivering value through innovation, we enhance the health and well-being of both.
Blue Buffalo is the nation's leading natural pet food company, feeding more than 23 million pet households. To provide veterinarians and clients with the best possible nutritional options for dogs and cats, our R&D team applies over 300 years’ expertise to diet formulation and study. Our dedicated Veterinary Clinic Specialists and Techni
Blue Buffalo is the nation's leading natural pet food company, feeding more than 23 million pet households. To provide veterinarians and clients with the best possible nutritional options for dogs and cats, our R&D team applies over 300 years’ expertise to diet formulation and study. Our dedicated Veterinary Clinic Specialists and Technical Services Veterinarians support and educate veterinary professionals about our exclusive veterinary therapeutic line, BLUE Natural Veterinary Diet formulas. To learn more about our products, research, manufacturing, and quality control & assurance programs, visit BLUEVetConnect.com.
Mixlab is the modern, best-in-class pet pharmacy that focuses on creating high-quality, custom medications and delightful experiences for pets, their parents and veterinarians. Mixlab is digitally transforming the veterinarian-led prescription medication process while delivering a superior customer experience for pets and their parents. F
Mixlab is the modern, best-in-class pet pharmacy that focuses on creating high-quality, custom medications and delightful experiences for pets, their parents and veterinarians. Mixlab is digitally transforming the veterinarian-led prescription medication process while delivering a superior customer experience for pets and their parents. Founded in 2017, the Mixlab team does everything it takes to deliver the best personalized care to pets, in the fastest and most joyful way possible. We are proud to be a PCAB-accredited compounding pharmacy.
Bringing a unique advantage to the veterinary industry, Epicur Pharma® is an FDA Registered 503B Outsourcing Facility, producing drugs such as Tacrolimus Eyedrops, Buprenorphine Injection and Gabapentin tablets. Epicur, a division of Stokes Healthcare, is overseen by the FDA and follows Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) which ar
Bringing a unique advantage to the veterinary industry, Epicur Pharma® is an FDA Registered 503B Outsourcing Facility, producing drugs such as Tacrolimus Eyedrops, Buprenorphine Injection and Gabapentin tablets. Epicur, a division of Stokes Healthcare, is overseen by the FDA and follows Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) which are the same rules and regulations followed by commercial manufacturers. As an FDA registered facility, Epicur manufactures drugs with reliable potency and sterility from batch to batch. This reduces veterinary practice liability, improves patient outcomes, and allows veterinarians to fully trust in the medication they prescribe – every time. Unlike traditionally compounded drugs, Epicur products are available for dispensing* when medically necessary and unlimited hospital administration. *FDA Federal SEC. 503B. [21 U.S.C. 353b] Epicur Pharma is proud to be a pioneer in animal drug standards, offering one of the largest selections of manufactured drugs that are traditionally compounded.
Be sure to request the Epicur brand of veterinary drug products to ensure you are getting the highest quality backed by FDA oversight. Epicur products are distributed directly to veterinary hospitals from its manufacturing facility and offered through Stokes Pharmacy for individual patient prescriptions. Epicur is proud to be the namesake sponsor of the ACVO/Epicur National Service Animal Eye Exam Event which offers free eye screenings to service animals by veterinary ophthalmologists in the US and internationally in the month of May each year. For more information, go to acvoeyeexam.org.
Zoetis is the world’s leading animal health company. Our name comes from “Zoe,” the Greek word for life. The use of science to sustain life is at the foundation of everything we do. How can science create longer, more fulfilling lives for pets? Better life-saving treatments for veterinarians to use? More sustainable livelihoods for ranche
Zoetis is the world’s leading animal health company. Our name comes from “Zoe,” the Greek word for life. The use of science to sustain life is at the foundation of everything we do. How can science create longer, more fulfilling lives for pets? Better life-saving treatments for veterinarians to use? More sustainable livelihoods for ranchers and livestock farmers, with safer food for the people they serve?
We answer all of these questions through a mixture of innovation and compassion, leaning on cutting-edge technologies and deep-seated connections to our communities to create advancements in animal health vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and technologies. We ensure science is always at the center of our journey forward.
Our deep understanding of the needs of cats and dogs is what makes it possible for us to make the world's most precise pet health nutrition. We never stop learning and never take anything for granted. That’s why we collaborate with leading scientific, veterinary and behavioral experts, and maintain an ongoing dialogue with cat and dog own
Our deep understanding of the needs of cats and dogs is what makes it possible for us to make the world's most precise pet health nutrition. We never stop learning and never take anything for granted. That’s why we collaborate with leading scientific, veterinary and behavioral experts, and maintain an ongoing dialogue with cat and dog owners worldwide. We always put the needs of pets first. That gives us a clear focus that steers our research, underpins the nutritional quality of all our products, and helps cats and dogs live longer, healthier lives.
Dechra is an international specialist veterinary pharmaceuticals and related products business. Our expertise is in the development manufacture and sales of high-quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide. We are driven by our purpose of the sustainable improvement of local animal health and welfare.
We continue to grow be
Dechra is an international specialist veterinary pharmaceuticals and related products business. Our expertise is in the development manufacture and sales of high-quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide. We are driven by our purpose of the sustainable improvement of local animal health and welfare.
We continue to grow because we understand the challenges veterinarian face. We provide training, support and information that helps them help animals. Accessible science that enables vets to communicate with owners and farmers better. It’s this perspective that makes us a preferred supplier. Understanding customers is built into our business model. We give veterinarians what they need, from everyday evidence-based treatments to knowledge on rarer diseases.
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Great branding is a team effort, and we’ve got over 20 years of design and printing experience at your fingertips. We can help you find the right solution for all of your marketing needs: postcards, direct mailers, flyers, posters, booklets, brochures, conference materials, vinyl banners, wall graphics, window clings, metal prints, promotional apparel/products, and much more!
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At Elanco, we believe healthier animals are central to addresses global issues like food security and nutrition, mental health and social isolation, and environmental sustainability. It all starts with healthier animals. Helping pets and farm animals live healthy, quality lives by continuously identifying new and innovative animal care pr
At Elanco, we believe healthier animals are central to addresses global issues like food security and nutrition, mental health and social isolation, and environmental sustainability. It all starts with healthier animals. Helping pets and farm animals live healthy, quality lives by continuously identifying new and innovative animal care products and practices, while sharing our expertise. We combine our purpose-driven world view with decades of scientific innovation to advance the health of animals in collaboration with those who love and raise them.
For over 90 years, Purina has led the way in pet food nutrition and research. Learn how our breakthrough therapeutic Purina® Pro Plan® Veterinary Diets formulas and our growing line of groundbreaking supplements can help nutritionally manage pets with diabetes mellitus, obesity, anxiety, gastrointestinal, joint, urinary conditions, and more.
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