Past Events

Doors open at 6:00 pm, speaker at 7-9 Speaker bio: I am a retired Police Officer with 22 years of experience with the Maplewood Police Department, Ballwin Police Department and the Wentzville Police Department.  I am currently working for the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Service, Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs.  I started as a Senior Investigator with BNDD in September 2017 and was promoted to Asst. Bureau Administrator/Chief Investigator in August 2023.  I proudly served our country as an officer in the US Army Reserve and served during Operation Joint Guard in Bosnia. Missouri Controlled Substance Laws/BNDD Lecture Summary: Veterinarians will receive an overview of the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs (BNDD) and their responsibilities when dealing with controlled substances per Federal and State law and regulations. Feel free to submit questions in advance for our speaker to answer! Send them to Dr. Betsy Marziani (bmarziani@live.com), and she will compile them. ***Adult beverages will be available at the meeting – this is completely thanks to our sponsor Gateway Veterinary Surgery!*** **Please note – the parking lot in front of the Community Center may be full, but there is ample parking in the adjacent Aquaport Parking Lot.

Sharpen your eye skills! Learn to spot tricky eye diseases, avoid common pitfalls, and improve testing, diagnosis, and treatment. Join Us for a Continuing Education Event at The Animal Neurology Center Dr. Kelli Zimmerman of Animal Eye Associates presents an updated version of “Ophthalmology Faux Paws,” a practical, case-based course focused on the ophthalmic conditions most commonly misdiagnosed or mismanaged in everyday veterinary practice. This engaging session emphasizes simple, effective tips and clinical pearls to enhance ophthalmic testing, diagnosis, and treatment for both veterinarians and veterinary technicians. The course begins with a concise review of essential ocular anatomy, including the lacrimal system, nasolacrimal drainage system, and cornea. From there, participants will explore common ophthalmic conditions such as dry eye disease, corneal ulcers, nasolacrimal duct obstruction, and glaucoma—learning how to recognize key findings, differentiate causes, and select appropriate initial treatment plans. Commonly used ophthalmic medications will also be reviewed, with a focus on proper use, contraindications, and avoiding common pitfalls. Participants will explore common ophthalmic conditions such as dry eye disease, glaucoma, corneal ulcers, nasolacrimal duct obstruction —learning how to recognize key findings, differentiate causes, and select appropriate initial treatment plans. In doing so, the course will review essential ocular anatomy – including […]

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Join us for a night of fun, friendly competition, and networking at Veterinary Trivia Night hosted at ANC! At the Animal Neurology Center (ANC), we’re excited to launch a series of regular gatherings designed not only for learning, but—just as importantly—for connection with our veterinary colleagues. While many of our events will continue to offer traditional continuing education, we’ll also be interspersing relaxed, social evenings that give us a chance to unwind, laugh, and build community together. Our first-ever Veterinary Trivia Night kicks off this new format—and we hope it’s the first of many. Join us for a night of fun, friendly competition, and networking at ANC. Whether you attend with your clinic team or join a mixed group (teams of four), this is a great opportunity to connect with colleagues and put your knowledge (and sense of humor) to the test. Trivia Categories Include: Veterinary Medicine Pop Culture Animals “Vet School Trauma” 😄 Prizes Include: First place: Pizza Party for your clinic Second place: Ice Cream Party for your clinic Third place: ANC swag Food and drinks will be provided, and no trivia experience is required—just come ready to have fun! Sponsored by Zoetis. 📅Attendance Note Due to high demand, we ask that registrants notify us at least 24 […]

Doors open at 6:15 pm, speaker at 7-9

Lecture runs from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Doors open at 6:00 PM. Lecture runs from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Doors open at 8:30 AM. Lecture runs from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Our theme for the CE event is “From Presentation to Plan: Studies in Small Animal Internal Medicine,” which will include case-based discussions that highlight different topics. We are planning on having a wide range of lectures for veterinarians and technicians on topics (see attached!) Veterinarians who attend the CE will get 8 hours of CE credit. The tentative fees are discussed in the attached document. These fees are subject to change. The event would be October 5th, from 8:00am-5:00pm, at the University of Missouri (Adam’s Conference Center). Attendance can either be in person or via Zoom.

June 28-July 1, 2024 Marriott Kansas City Downtown Kansas City, Missouri Click here for details and registration

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