Events - STLVMA

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.

Doors open 8:30 am NO BREAKFAST PROVIDED – Lunch, drinks, and an afternoon snack provided. Lecture Titles/Summaries: Lecture 1: Behavior Cocktails – the plans for immediately addressing common behavior problems in pets easily and efficiently in office for clients.   1 hour Lecture 2: No pain – No maim – fast-acting pain and anxiety-relieving medications and exam strategies to reduce in-clinic aggression for dogs and cats.  Tips for home care as well for clients and use of telehealth to assess and improve safe, less stressful care.   1 hour Lecture 3: Alternative therapies – what works, why, and how effective they are. This will cover diets, nutritional supplements, pheromones, therapy devices, and techniques for reducing anxiety and aggression in dogs and cats.  Safety, quality of product and effectiveness will be emphasized to help medication-resistant pets and clients   1 hour Lecture 4: Handle with Care – How to create the specific handling, medication, and exam area plan for your patient efficiently for all staff to follow.  Added info for client plans to help prep patients for care and home care.  1 hour Lecture 5: Read them Right – how to read the in-clinic body language of dogs and cats for safe, less stressful care.  […]

Doors open 6:00 pm, Speaker 7-9 McAlister’s Delli – sandwiches/boxed AI is quickly becoming part of everyday veterinary practice. In this session, we’ll look at how AI can support your clinic in real, practical ways: from helping with marketing and client communication to improving medical records, diagnostics, and workflow efficiency. We’ll break down what’s possible now, what’s coming soon, and how to decide what makes sense for your team. Learning Objectives: Marketing & Communication: Learn how AI tools can help with social media posts, responding to online reviews, client messaging, and building consistent marketing workflows—without losing the personal touch. Diagnostics: See how AI shows up in imaging tools, lab data interpretation, and early disease detection—and understand where it can support (not replace) clinical judgment. Medical Records: Explore how AI can help with transcription, SOAP note creation, discharge instructions, and reducing documentation time. Client Support: Discover tools that help with reminders, FAQs, triage support, and creating clearer, faster communication with pet owners. Putting It Into Practice: Learn how to evaluate which AI tools are worth trying, how to start small, and how to introduce new technology to your team. Takeaway: You’ll leave with a practical understanding of how AI can be used […]