Spring Conference

2024 Spring Conference

Tuesday, May 7, 2024


Delaware Technical Community College

Georgetown, Delaware


6 Hours CE Credit




DVMA's 2024 Spring Conference is a one-day event offering something for everyone on the veterinary team with 3 concurrent educational tracks, a trade show featuring 35+ exhibitors, and the opportunity to learn and connect.

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Featured Speakers

David Twedt, DVM, DACVIM

Professor, Clinical Sciences
Colorado State University
College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Fort Collins, Colorado


SPONSORED BY:

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Dr. David C. Twedt graduated from Iowa State University and entered an internship and medicine residency in gastroenterology at The Animal Medical Center in New York City. Dr. Hw was then on the staff at the Animal Medical Center and was also a research associate at the Liver Research Center of Albert Einstein Medical School. Dr. Twedt is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine and Professor Emeritus in the Department of Clinical Sciences at Colorado State University. Dr. Twedt is past President of the ACVIM and Comparative Gastroenterology Society and co-founder of the Veterinary Endoscopy Society. Publication and research interests include liver, pancreatic, gastrointestinal disease and endoscopy. He has also been the recipient of numerous awards including the Norden-Pfizer Distinguished Teacher Award, WSAVA International Scientific Achievement Award, Pioneer in Endoscopy Award and ACVIM Robert W. Kirk Award for Professional Excellence. He is also the co-editor of 4 textbooks including Current Veterinary Therapy 14 and 15 editions.

Amanda Hadley, CVT, VTS (Dentistry)

Surgical Director
North Penn Animal Hospital
Lansdale, Pennsylvania


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Amanda has been in the veterinary field since she was 15 years old. She began her journey in the kennel, cleaning and assisting the technicians as needed. As the years went by, she was taught more and more about veterinary medicine and learned technical skills needed to assist the doctors in exam rooms, then eventually become an on-the-job trained technician. Amanda worked for many years and at a few different hospitals in the ICU performing treatments on patients, monitoring anesthesia and performing dental cleanings. During this time she discovered her love for dentistry. In 2010, she decided that I wanted to get a VTS in dentistry. In order to accomplish this goal, she first had to go to back to college for a degree in veterinary technology and pass the VTNE. In 2018, she was eligible to apply to begin the credentialing process to become a member of the AVDT. After the 2-year credentialing process which included working with specialists and completing case studies and case reports, she passed the exam and became a VTS in dentistry! Amanda has worked at her current practice, North Penn Animal Hospital, a 10-doctor general practice in Lansdale Pennsylvania, for the past 19 years. She has had many roles in the hospital over those years and her current role is Surgical Director as she manages the caseload for surgical and dentistry procedures and organizes a schedule to complete all procedures each day. Amanda’s main focus is dentistry and she enjoys working closely with the doctors to improve the oral health of all of their patients.

Sue McDonnell, PhD, CAAB

Head, Equine Behavior Program, University of Pennsylvania, New Bolton Center


Dr. Sue McDonnell’s graduate studies and entire career have been based at the Penn Vet’s New Bolton Center where she is Founding Head of the Havemeyer Equine Behavior Program. Her work includes clinical, research, and teaching activities in reproduction and behavior, with particular expertise in stallion reproductive physiology and behavior. She also assists medicine and sports medicine clinicians identify sources of discomfort and to evaluate whether behavior changes are the result of physical or psychological sources. Dr. McDonnell has authored two introductory level books on horse behavior, as well as a book and DVD entitled The Equid Ethogram: A practical field guide to horse behavior. She also co-edited of The Domestic Horse, The Origins, Development, and Managing of its Behaviour. She frequently contributes on various topics of horse behavior to the The Horse and other equine magazines. In 2011, AAEP honored Sue with their George Stubbs Award for contributions by non-veterinarians to veterinary medicine.

Julie Settlage, DVM, CCFP, CBC, MSc VetEd, DACVS-LA

Equine Professional Services Veterinarian
Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health


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Julie Settlage, DVM, DACVS-LA, MSC Vet Ed serves as an Equine Professional Services Veterinarian with Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health. She received both her DVM and surgical residency training at VMCVM, first in Blacksburg, VA and subsequently in Leesburg, VA for her residency. She achieved ACVS board certification in 2005. Pursuing her drive to serve her profession, Dr. Settlage returned to her alma mater in 2009. At Virginia Tech, she became an award winning teacher and served as Section Chief of the Large Animal Medicine and Surgery Service and Attending Veterinarian for the University. Dr. Settlage transitioned to industry with Boehringer Ingelheim in 2020. Clinically, Dr. Settlage loves disasters and difficult cases. Professionally, Dr. Settlage thrives on figuring out how to help equine veterinarians thrive in their careers. Personally, Julie enjoys raising her 2 sons, riding her bike to nowhere (Peloton), and exploring new places. 

 Cade Torcivia, VMD, MsC, CAAB

Teaching & Research Associate, University of Pennsylvania, New Bolton Center



Dr. Cade Torcivia, VMD, MSc, CAAB, currently serves as the Teaching and Research Associate at University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. Following graduation from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 2017, they completed a Havemeyer fellowship in equine behavior research at New Bolton Center under the mentorship of Dr. Sue McDonnell. From 2018-2020, they completed a fellowship in laminitis research at New Bolton Center under the mentorship of Dr. Andrew van Eps. In 2021, they received CAAB certification from the Animal Behavior Society and in 2022 completed an MSc in animal welfare and behavior from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine.

Conference Schedule

May 7, 2024 - 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

  • 8:00-9:00 am: Registration, Continental Breakfast & Visit Exhibits

    Location TBD

  • 9:00-10:15 am: Session 1

    TWEDT: Abnormal Liver Enzymes: The Liver Made Easy

    HADLEY: Periodontal Disease

    SETTLAGE: Update on Orthobiologics for Equine Joint Health

  • 10:15-10:45 am: Refreshment Break & Visit Exhibits

    Location TBD

  • 10:45 am – 12:00 pm: Session 2

    TWEDT: Chronic Hepatitis in the Dog: Common and Treatable

    HADLEY: Dental Instruments and Equipment

    McDONNELL/TORCIVIA: Natural Horse Behavior: Top Concepts I Wish All Horse Owners and Veterinarians Understood

  • 12:00-1:00 pm: Lunch

    Location TBD

  • 1:00-1:30 pm: Visit Exhibits

    Location TBD

  • 1:30-2:45 pm: Session 3

    TWEDT: Four Common Liver Conditions You Likely Did Not Learn About in Veterinary School

    HADLEY: Dental Radiography

    McDONNELL/TORCIVIA: Recognizing Stress and Pain in our Patients: Why is it so Difficult?

  • 2:45-3:15 pm: Refreshment Break & Visit Exhibits

    Location TBD

  • 3:15-4:30 pm: Session 4

    TWEDT: Update on Feline Liver Disease: Cats are Not Dogs!

    HADLEY: Common Dental Pathology

    McDONNELL/TORCIVIA: Low-Stress Handling of Equine Patients for Preventing and Rehabilitating Healthcare Treatment/Procedure Aversions

Location & Accommodations

Conference Location

Carter Partnership Center

Delaware Technical Community College

21179 College Drive

Georgetown, DE 19947




Conference Hotels

Microtel Inn & Suites

22297 Dupont Hwy

Georgetown, DE 19947

(302) 396-9719

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Tru by Hilton

301 College Park Ln

Georgetown, DE 19947

(302) 515-2100

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Registration Options

Take advantage of the Early-Bird pricing below!  Prices increase after April 15

Veterinarians

$150


DVMA Member Veterinarian – $150 / $175

Non-Member Veterinarian – $295 / $320


Includes:

6 hours CE credit

Admission to exhibit hall

Continental breakfast, breaks & lunch

Online lecture notes



Register as Member Register as Non-Member

Licensed Veterinary Technicians & Support Staff

$75


DVMA Member Licensed Vet Tech – $75 / $100

Non-Member Licensed Vet Tech – $100 / $125


Includes:

6 hours CE credit

Admission to exhibit hall

Continental breakfast, breaks & lunch

Online lecture notes


Register as Member Register as Non-Member

Licensed Veterinary Technicians & Support Staff

$75


DVMA Member Vet Asst & Support Staff
$75 / $100

Non-Member LVTs & Support Staff
$100 / $125


Includes:

6 hours CE credit

Admission to exhibit hall

Continental breakfast, breaks & lunch

Online lecture notes


Register as Member Register as Non-Member

Students

$25


Veterinary Students – $25

Veterinary Technology Students – $25


Includes:

6 hours CE credit

Admission to exhibit hall

Continental breakfast, breaks & lunch

Online lecture notes


Register as Student

Lunch Only (No CE)

$50


Lunch registration available to guests, award winners, and students


Register for Lunch Only

Sponsors & Exhibitors

  • Antech Sound & Heska   
  • Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health   
  • Elanco Animal Health   
  • Heart & Paw   
  • Hill's Pet Nutrition   
  • IDEXX   
  • Monarch Business Solutions   
  • Mount Laurel Animal Hospital   
  • Nutramax Laboratories Veterinary Sciences   
  •  Penn Veterinary Supply   
  • Standard Process, Inc.   
  • University of PA - Ryan Veterinary Hospital   
  • Veterinary Neurology & Imaging of the Chesapeake   
  • VidaVet Veterinary Urgent Care   
  • Virbac   
  • Visbiome Vet   
  • Wedgewood Pharmacy   
  • Zoetis 

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