Sponsor: Dechra Diagnostics

Date: November 18th, 2020 at 7:00pm-9:00pm

Topic: “Dermatology - Being Proactive: A Multimodal Approach”

Presenter: Dr. Sam Gindville, DVM

Register: Link to be found on our monthly SFVMA email - with log in information.

Credits: 2 CE credits

Samuel (Sam) Gindville was born and raised in Columbus, Georgia. He currently lives in the Tampa area with his wife (Melissa), son (John), two dogs (Curly and Carl), and cat (Sir Charles). Sam completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science at Auburn University in 2005, and went on to graduate from St. George’s University School of Veterinary Medicine with his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2011 and completed his clinical training at Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. After graduation, he went on to practice and eventually manage a small animal clinic in the Nashville area for 4 years. Since 2015 Dr. Gindville has been working in industry, and is currently a Professional Services Veterinarian with Dechra Veterinary Products.

Sponsor: Miami Veterinary Specialists

Date: September 23rd, 2020 at 6:30pm ET

Topic: “So the localization is neurological. Now What?”

Presenter: Dr. Anne Chauvet, DVM, DACVIM Neurology, CHTV

Register: Link to be found on our monthly SFVMA email - with log in information. MUST REGISTER VIA ZOOM IN ORDER TO ATTEND. MEETING ID: 819 8321 0423. PASSCODE: 3FHQzU

Credits: 1 CE credit

Dr. Chauvet was born in France but raised in Africa. She graduated from veterinary school in 1990 in Saskatchewan, Canada, completed an internship in 1991 in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery at the University of Illinois and a residency in Neurology/Neurosurgery at UC Davis in 1993. In 1997, while on staff at the University of Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, Dr. Chauvet started Veterinary Neuro Services and later moved the company to the Gulf Coast of Florida.

Dr. Chauvet has received numerous business and professional awards over the years. She is the creator of the Basic Science Course in Veterinary and Comparative Neurology/Neurosurgery now known as “brain camp”. Dr. Chauvet founded a not-for-profit organization and assisted others. Her passions are to educate and make a difference. Her interests are hyperbaric medicine, minimally invasive procedure and all neurosurgery.

She continues to lecture internationally and promote the arena of veterinary education

Sponsor: Merck Animal Health

Date: August 26th, 2020 at 7:00pm ET

Topic: Fleas Have Baggage Too!

Presenter: Dr. Jeanne Goodfellow, DVM

Register: Link to be found on our monthly SFVMA email - with log in information.

Credits: 1 CE credit

After graduating from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Jeanne Goodfellow spent 6 years working in a companion animal general practice. Since 2008, Dr. Goodfellow has worked as a Professional Services Veterinarian for Novartis and Virbac, and a Sr. Professional Services Veterinarian for Merck Animal Health where she has been a BRAVECTO® fi eld liaison, monitoring parasitology trends and working with marketing to address these trends through education and sales initiatives. Dr. Goodfellow has a special interest in parasitology and dermatology. Her favorite part of her position is meeting with her talented veterinary colleagues, learning about their practices, and presenting information that can be utilized to improve the lives of patients and clients. Dr. Goodfellow was presented with the 2018 Customer Care Award for exhibiting outstanding service to both internal and external customers, and is also a Neurocolor trainer—certified to facilitate neuroscience- based personality workshops to improve communication within a team. Additionally, as a busy mother, professional, and advocate for the profession, she understands the reality of life and its challenges. Her genuine and authentic ability to connect with everyone she meets sets her apart, which helps her develop solutions for practices that differentiate and accelerate their own unique business model. For a brief moment in time, whether in education or discussion mode, Dr. Goodfellow is part of your team.

Sponsor: Nutramax

Date: July 29th, 2020 at 7:30PM ET

Topic: Nutraceuticals: News You Can Use

Presenter: Dr. Bellville

Register: https://nutramaxlabs.webex.com/nutramaxl abs/onstage/g.php?MTID=ed263980ed569 e641936a874766d2b4dc PASSWORD: SFVMA (in all caps)

Credits: 2 CE credits

Born and raised in Florida, Dr. Bellville graduated with her DVM from University of Florida in 2009. She spent the last 8 years in private practice working with small and exotic animal patients and works an occasional emergency shift to satisfy her need for directly caring for pets. She joined Nutramax in June 2017 and loves getting to talk to fellow vets around the country about cases. Dr. Bellville is a huge football and soccer fan, regularly sings on the weekends, and usually spends her mornings swimming, running, or biking. She is the proud mom of two yorkie poodle brothers and a blue tongue skink.

Sponsor: Zoetis

Date: June 24th, 2020 at 7:00pm ET

Topic: Canine Heartworm Disease Update: What’s the latest?

Presenter: Dr. Chris Adolph, DVM, MS, ACVIM-Parasit

Register: Webex - link can be found in the SFVMA News Letter - 2 CE credits

Dr Adolph received his D.V.M. degree in 1996 from Oklahoma State University.  After a year and a half as an associate veterinarian, Dr Adolph was a practice owner for 17 years. During his time as a practice owner, He developed a special interest in parasitology and practice management.  

In 2013, Dr. Adolph completed a Master’s degree program at Oklahoma State University, while continuing to practice full time. While enrolled in the graduate program, Dr. Adolph was inducted into the Phi Kappa Phi honor society, which recognizes academic excellence in fields of higher education.   Dr. Adolph serves on the boards of The National Center for Veterinary Parasitology, The American Heartworm Society, and the American College of Veterinary Microbiologists Board of Governors. He has authored numerous, peer-reviewed scientific papers, a chapters for an upcoming text books and conducted research in canine and feline parasitic diseases. In 2015, Dr. Adolph passed the parasitology board exams and is now a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Microbiologists.

Speaker: Robert Swinger, DVM, DACVO (Animal Eye Guys)

Dr. Swinger will presenting on Ocular procedures and surgery in your practice. The AAVSB RACE-approved lecture will provide attendees with 2 CE Credits.

Dr. Robert Swinger completed his undergraduate work and received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Illinois in 2003.  After completing an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Veterinary Specialists of South Florida in 2004, he went on to complete both an ophthalmology internship and residency at the Animal Eye Specialty Clinic. Soon thereafter, he joined the VCA Aurora Animal Hospital before returning to Florida in 2011 to launch Animal Eye Guys. Animal Eye Guys has expanded to multiple locations across South Florida extending on the east coast from Miami to West Palm Beach and on the west coast from Cape Coral to Naples. Dr.Swinger is board certified and a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists. In his work environment, Dr. Swinger enjoys teaching and taking active roles in the clinic’s internship/residency programs. He is an active lecturer/wet lab instructor across the nation including the Florida Veterinary Medical Association, The Gulf Atlantic Veterinary Conference, Vet Vacation CE, University of Illinois, St. Matthew’s University, and many local events for his referring veterinary community. Outside of the veterinary arena, Dr. Swinger enjoys spending time with his family (which includes his twins, Keegan and Francesca, and a toy poodle, Sophia) and enjoys the outdoors and traveling.

Sponsors: Animal Eye Guys

Meeting attendance is free with SFVMA membership renewal! If you are not an SFVMA member but would still like to attend, you are in luck! You can still attend this meeting and satisfy your CE credit for a nominal fee. A guest pass can be purchased at the meeting.

Join Us For A Wild Party!

The SFVMA invites you to join us at our annual Spring Social. This event is sure to be a great time for you and your family!

Ticket Includes: Zoo entrance ($50.00 value), lunch buffet and drinks, as well as an animal encounter.

Children 3 years and under are free.

When: April 5, 2020

Last Day to purchase tickets is March 29th.

Member Price: $40

Non Member Price: $55

Thank you to our event sponsors!

Speaker: Franziska Fitz, DVM (Practice Limited to Neurology)

Dr. Fitz will be presenting on Intervertebral Disk Disease (IVDD). The AAVSB RACE-approved lecture will provide attendees with 1.5 CE Credits.

Franziska R. Fitz, DVM is a veterinarian at Southeast Veterinary Neurology. She has been part of Southeast Veterinary Neurology since 2015 and has been residency trained in all aspects of neurology and neurosurgery. Dr. Fitz was born and raised in South Germany. She received the majority of her training in Brno, Czech Republic, where she earned her masters in veterinary science. She went on to complete her general practitioner certificate in small animal surgery from the European School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies in Munich and Frankfurt, Germany. She obtained her Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates, certified by the American Veterinary Medical Association, before moving to South Florida. She completed a surgical internship at Hollywood Animal Hospital, followed by a neurology internship at SEVN. She completed her three-year residency and joined the team of doctors at SEVN in July 2019.

Sponsors: Southeast Veterinary Neurology, The Pet Loss Center

Meeting attendance is free with SFVMA membership renewal! If you are not an SFVMA member but would still like to attend, you are in luck! You can still attend this meeting and satisfy your CE credit for a nominal fee. A guest pass can be purchased at the meeting.

The SFVMA is proud to be the first local VMA in the state of Florida offering both a Pharmacy & Law and Rules CE lecture. 2020 is a license renewal year and our organization is excited to offer this CE lecture so early on in the year! This is our largest meeting of the year!

Meeting attendance is free with SFVMA membership renewal! If you are not an SFVMA member but would still like to attend, you are in luck! You can still attend this meeting and satisfy your CE credit for a nominal fee. A guest pass can be purchased at the meeting.

Speakers: Dr. Michael Blaire, R. Ph, Max Adams JD, Mark Steele DVM, JD, MPH

Sponsors: Wedgewood Pharmacy

When we think of Thanksgiving, we often consider what is most meaningful to us: friends, family, health, and togetherness. At the South Florida Veterinary Medical Association, we are especially grateful for our members. We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your support of the SFVMA.

From our family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving!

Today is Give Miami Day! 

Give Miami Day is one of the nation's largest annual giving events. The 24-hour online giving campaign makes it easy for everyone to become a philanthropist and champion their favorite causes. Throughout the day, individuals may explore online profiles of hundreds of nonprofits serving Miami-Dade County and make a charitable donation. Since 2012, Give Miami Day has raised more than $47 million.

You can choose to support thousands of non-profit organizations. Our partner organization, the Miami Veterinary Foundation is one of them! Make your donation today! 

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Dr. Millie Rosales, DVM, DACVD will be discussing “Apoquel & Cytopoint: A dermatologists perspective on Ears, Paws, and Recurrent Skin Infections”

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR: Vetoquinol.