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REGISTRATION INFORMATIONDelegates are strongly encouragedto take advantage of the discountedregistration fees by registering early.Please consult the registration formson pages 25 and 26 for more details.WHO SHOULD ATTEND?All members of the hospital team are encouraged to attendthe annual OVMA Conference and Trade Show. The pricingstructure allows any member of the veterinary team to attendany presentation regardless of job title. Some additionalregistration fees may apply for Master Class sessions.Please refer to the registration form for details.HOW TO REGISTERFour Easy Ways to RegisterDelegates are encouraged to register on-line to ensure accuracy,email their registration form, or call to register.@Email: Complete the registration form in full,including credit card payment information andemail to cneziol@ovma.org.Online: at www.ovma.orgMail: Complete a registration form, in full, includingpayment information and return to the OVMA office at:420 Bronte Street South, Ste. 205, Milton, ON L9T 0H9All mailed registrations must be received in the OVMAoffice no later than June 20, 2022 to be processed asa pre-registration.Registrations received after June 20, 2022 will be treatedas an on-site registration request.Phone: Call the OVMA office, Monday through Fridayfrom 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. up to and includingJune 20, 2022 to register by phone.Please be sure to have credit card information available.NAME BADGESAll meeting delegates will be provided a name badge. This willbe your admission to the Exhibit Hall and sessions. You must bewearing your name badge at all times during the Conference.No one will be admitted to the Exhibit Hall or session roomswithout a proper name badge and lanyard.ON-SITE REGISTRATIONDelegates are welcome to register on-site and are encouraged tobring their completed registration form to avoid line-ups. Pricesremain at the “Regular” Rates as shown on all registrationforms. On-Site Registration Desk hours are:WednesdayThursday & FridaySaturday1:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.7:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Payment can be made by Visa or MasterCard.Cheques cannot be accepted.CLINIC REGISTRATIONS*For veterinarian registrations only*Your practice can send as many as three veterinarians to theconference at a reduced rate. One veterinarian per day mayattend, and all must be a member of OVMA.Each day of the Conference, the veterinarian registered for thatday is to pick up their delegate kit at the Pre-Registration area.REGISTRATION CONFIRMATIONSA confirmation of your registration will be sent to you viaemail. Please ensure that your email address is includedon your registration form.CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDSIf the event must be cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions orpublic health guidance, a full refund will be provided. If theevent proceeds as scheduled, our regular cancellation policyapplies: a 90% refund will be provided if you need to cancelyour registration up to and including May 30, 2022.Cancellations from May 31 to June 20, 2022, are subject toa 50% refund. Registration cancellations made after June 20,2022, or “no-shows” will not be refunded.2022 OVMA Conference – Registration Program8

GENERAL INFORMATIONOUT-OF-PROVINCE DELEGATESThe OVMA welcomes the participation of out-ofprovince delegates and extends member rates toregistrants who are members of their provincialor state Veterinary Medical Association. To takeadvantage of this offer, please indicate on theregistration form the name of the Provincial/StateVeterinary Medical Association of which you are amember.CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGSConference proceedings will be made availableon the OVMA Website (ovma.org) prior to theconference. Printed notes for individual sessions willnot otherwise be made available at the conferenceCONTINUING EDUCATIONCREDITSThe 2022 OVMA Conference is an ideal opportunityfor obtaining continuing education credits. Anindividual can earn up to 21 CE credits with a fullconference registration with up to 90 available hoursof amazing sessions to choose from. To record yourCE hours, individual certificates of attendancewill be provided upon request to the OVMA office.MESSAGE CENTREBYREGISTER THMAY 30& SAVE!2022 OVMA CONFERENCECOMMITTEEOVMA would like to extend a very special thank you to thisyear’s Conference Committee members. Their combinedexpertise, perspective and dedication have combined toprovide you with the best education possible. Thank you!2022 OVMA Conference ChairKatherine Mullin,Equine & Focus on Infection ProgramsScott Weese,OAEP Rep for Equine ProgramMichael Corradini,Practice Management ProgramTerra Shastri,Small Animal ProgramJennifer Day, DVMMary DeCaire, DVM (Chair)Karla Scott, DVMChief Executive Officer, OVMAJohn StevensManager of Continuing EducationPatty DawsonContinuing Education AdministratorSheri BeattyFinancial AdministratorChristine NeziolFor the convenience of all delegates, a MessageCentre will be set up in the registration area from8:00 a.m. Thursday until Saturday 1:30 p.m.DVMDVMB.Comm, Dip. B.A.CONFERENCEPROCEEDINGSEMPLOYMENT BOARDFor the duration of the conference, OVMA will providea bulletin board. Delegates may use this board to postemployment opportunities for veterinarians, studentsand veterinary technicians.PRINTSESSIONNOTESLUNCHESOne lunch ticket per delegate will be included foreach day registered for the scientific sessions. Lunchtickets must be presented in order to receive luncheach day. Additional lunch tickets, at a cost greatlysubsidized by OVMA, are available for spouses andvisitors. A limited number of tickets can be obtained atthe On-Site Registration Desk. Buffet lunches will beserved all three days in the Frontenac Ballroom Foyer(also located on the street level of the ConferenceCentre), with some seating available in the FrontenacBallroom daily from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Please besure to visit the Exhibit Hall for coffee/tea.DVMPRIOR TO THE CONFERENCEFREE-OF-CHARGEVISIT OVMA.ORGAVAILABLE BY JUNE 6, 20222022 OVMA Conference – Registration Program9

SPECIAL EVENTSMORNING PLENARY SESSIONSThe 2022 Conference will feature daily plenary sessions exploring current issues ofinterest to all members of the profession. While attending these morning plenary sessions,conference delegates can relax and enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast.The 2022 Morning Plenary Sessions will feature the following:Thursday, July 148:00 – 9:00 a.m.Frontenac BallroomLive Well, Work Well: Foundations of Mental Health,Well-Being and ResilienceSusan Biali Haas, M.D.Mental Health Clinician, OwlPod Mental Health ClinicIn this very personal presentation based on her lived experience with work-relatedburnout, depression and anxiety, Dr. Biali Haas shares evidence-based keys toburnout prevention and stress reduction, and how to increase your resilience indifficult seasons and circumstances.Dr. Susan Biali Haas is an award-winning medical doctor, health and wellnessexpert, coach, speaker and author. Dr. Biali is uniquely equipped to help peopleunderstand and improve their mental health: she has suffered from and conquereddepression, anxiety and burnout, has diagnosed and treated a long list ofmedical patients, and has studied principles of positive psychology and wellnessfor over two decades.In addition to her Doctorate of Medicine and Bachelor’s of Science in Dieteticsfrom the University of British Columbia, Dr. Biali Haas has received a number ofawards, including the Rakesh Goel Prize for most outstanding clinical skills, theUBC Medal in Dietetics, and the Woman of Worth Award in Health & Wellness.She loves to attend courses in preventive and lifestyle medicine at HarvardMedical School and is continually on the lookout for the latest science anddata that will help you to thrive in both work and life.Thursday’s morning plenary has been generously sponsored by2022 OVMA Conference – Registration Program10

BREAKFAST BITESMORNING OFMANAGEMENTFriday, July 15Saturday, July 168:00 – 9:00 a.m.8:00 – 9:00 a.m.Frontenac BallroomFrontenac BallroomMaureen AndersonDr. Dave NicolDVM, DVSc, PhD, DACVIMBVMS Cert Mgmt MRCVSYou won’t want to miss Friday’s BreakfastBites — which features our expert speakerdiscussing infectious disease topics fromthe past year.If It’s Not a “Heck Yes!” .Then It’s No!Building Your Happy Place in Veterinary Medicine,One Choice at a TimeInfectious Disease RoundupJoin us for another light-hearted but informative discussion ofnoteworthy (and maybe some cringe-worthy) infectious diseasetopics from the past year for Ontario veterinarians. Dr. Andersonwill discuss selected studies, outbreaks and guidelines highlightingsome of the latest developments and challenges in the field ofinfectious diseases.Maureen Anderson is a graduate of the Ontario VeterinaryCollege and is ACVIM board-certified in large animal internalmedicine. Her graduate research focused on MRSA in horsesand equine personnel, as well as hand hygiene and infectioncontrol measures used in small animal clinics. She is currentlyLead Veterinarian of Animal Health and Welfare at the OntarioMinistry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. She continues towork in areas bridging animal and human health, includingrabies and antimicrobial stewardship, and co-leads thecompanion animal Ontario Animal Health Network (OAHN).Friday’s Breakfast Bites has been generouslysponsored by:We all have options, but the choices we make are so oftenunintentional or poorly thought out. This can and should be appliedto client choices. Who we work with. Who we live with. Whatwe decide to do with our lives. But it all starts with a deep understanding of who we are and what makes us tick. Dr. Nicol willuse basic frameworks on human happiness, plus data on decisionmaking and anecdotes of how hislife changed when he made good (and bad) choices. Dr. DaveNicol is an experienced veterinarian, prac-tice owner multiple timesover, book author and publisher of one of the most listened to vetpodcasts in the world. This experience combined with his Scottishaccent (his secret weapon), quick wit and love of what he doeshad made him a welcome guest speaker at conferences all overthe world. He is the founder of VetX International, a global trainingand mentoring community helping vets and practice leaders worktogether and enjoy their lives in practice.Saturday’s Morning of Management has been generously sponsoredby VetStrategyLooking to brush up on your leadership skills?Check out Dr. Nicol’s full day of lectures for more tips.2022 OVMA Conference – Registration Program11

SPECIAL EVENTS continuedThursday, July 14OVMA Conference Fun Run – 7:00 a.m.Start the OVMA conference on the right foot with a 5-km fun run/walk/stroll along the Toronto waterfront! Meet Thursday morningat 7 a.m. in the hotel lobby. The event is open to all conferenceattendees and family members. There’s no fee to enter, but wewill be collecting donations for the Farley Foundation.AAHA’s new strategic plan was developed through a processof human-centered design, resulting in a variety of veterinarypractice-friendly initiatives. Garth Jordan will walk you throughseveral of them, such as AAHA’s focus on: creating accreditationco-horts; developing accreditation as a curriculum-basedexperience; and turning the association’s well-respectedguidelines into a professional certificate program.Participation open to registered conference delegates only.If you have any questions about the level of fun required, emailDarren Osborne at dosborne@ovma.org.Saturday, July 16Friday, July 15Christian Veterinary Mission (CMVC) FellowshipBreakfast – 7:00 – 8:00 a.m.AAHA Forum & Luncheon – 12:00 p.m.Simplifying the journeytoward excellence forveterinary practicesJoin American AnimalHospital Association(AAHA) CEO Garth Jordan and President Dr. Adam Hechko foran inside look at a significant strategic shift AAHA is undergoingto simplify the journey toward excellence for veterinary practices.PROGRAM EXTRAS Christian Veterinary Mission Canada (CVMC) is a fellowship ofveterinarians, students, technicians, and those of allied interestcommitted to living out their faith through their profession. CVMCstaff and volunteers serve in developing countries around the worldas well as here in Canada.Please join and meet our new CVM Canada Director,Lisa Balzer, for a special time of fellowship. Wewill have an update on where God is at workthrough CVMC and devotion about Grace,based on Acts 20:24.OVMA CORPORATE PARTNER SYMPOSIALooking for additional educational opportunities? Take advantage of these sponsored educational hours to get that little bitextra and see what’s new in the industry. No additional fees are required, however pre-registration is required, as spacemay be limited. Please see the Registration Form for details and to reserve your seat in these sessions. Don’t miss this year’sCorporate Partner Symposia sessions:Thursday’s Corporate Partner Sunset Symposia 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.Friday’s Corporate PartnerSunset Symposia 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.Practitioner’s Challenge:Diagnosing and Managing theChallenging Senior PatientA Road Better Travelled:The Client Journey Through aTechnology-Forward PracticeWilliam D. Saxon, DVM, DACVIM, DACVECCKymberley McLeod, BSc, DVMBrendon Laing, BSc, DVMCaitlin Grant, BSc, DVM, DVScVeterinary hospitals are at a crossroads:either adopt technology and become moreefficient, or stick with traditional methodsand risk financial health, team well-beingand client relationships. Becoming “techforward” may sound daunting but thebenefits gained, from work-flow efficiencyto improved patient care, is well-worth thebumps in the road. Join Dr. Brendon Laing,veterinarian, practice-owner and technologyadvocate, as he takes you on a lessonfilled client journey through a technologyforward practice.Nutritional recommendations can bechallenging, and client compliance maynot be as high as it could be. This sessionwill review the ever-important nutritionalassessment and will provide tips on notonly how to incorporate this assessmentinto a busy clinic schedule but also howto turn this assessment into a nutritionalrecommendation that sticks.Early disease recognition can help improvethe quality of life for older dogs and cats.Thorough diagnostic efforts, including acomplete urinalysis, are critical becausegeriatric pets frequently have abnormalitiesin multiple body systems and often receivelong-term medications. Trending serial dataevaluations on a pet and comparing tothat patient’s individual baseline results canprove to be a highly objective and effectivemeans of characterizing developing diseasein the clinically normal pattern or to determineif therapy is working appropriately.Brought to you byBrought to you byNutrition Assessment at the Ready –Giving Recommendations That StickBrought to you byLifeLearn2022 OVMA Conference – Registration Program12

PROGRAM EXTRAScontinuedOVC “LUNCH WITH.”SESSIONSFriday, July 1512:00 – 1:15 p.m.Marine RoomThere’s more on the menu than food!Spend your lunch with some of OVC’s leadingprofessors and enjoy an extra helping of interactiveCE.in-depth topic-specific discussions in an informalbut informative setting. Space is limited so don’t delay!Please note: lunch service will be provided to allparticipants in the session room. Pre-registrationis required and a surcharge applies. Please seeRegistration Form for details.Topics to choose from include:Canine Osteoarthritis: Old Disease, New DevelopmentTiffany Durzi, DVM, CVA, CCRT, CVPPOsteoarthritis is one of the most common health problemsin the canine patient with approximately 80% of olderdogs suffering from this painful and debilitating disease.This lunch session will provide the practitioner anopportunity to discuss what’s new with the managementof canine osteoarthritis including new advances in oraland injectable pharmaceuticals, adjunct pain medications,nutraceuticals, diet therapy and canine rehabilitationmodalities.De-Mystifying The Painful EyeChantale Pinard, DVM, MSc, DACVOIn this session, we will discuss several common ocularpathologies that lead to a painful eye. How best to triagea painful eye can be challenging and tricks of the tradewill be presented.Biochem Panic Values: SDMA Versus Creatinine:DGGR-Lipase Versus Regular Lipase Versus Specific PLIPractical Approach To Management Of Mast CellTumours in DogsPaul Woods, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIMWe will review the best current scientific evidence-basedinformation about canine mast cell tumour staging, grading,and therapy (surgery, radiation, chemotherapy).Challenges In Veterinary TeleradiologyRyan Appleby, DVM, DACVRGiven the current demand for tele

glass-enclosed walkway linking the hotel to the Westin Harbour Castle Conference Centre. Deluxe rooms, all with partial or full lake view, combine traditional comforts with a relaxing environment. ACCOMMODATION A block of rooms has been reserved at the host venue, the . Westin Harbour Castle. Hotel rooms are available to OVMA