18 19 March Dr Erica Reineke. AVA NSW, QLD and VIC present... East Coast Conference Roadshow Registration brochure.

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1 AVA NSW, QLD and VIC present... East Coast Conference Roadshow March 2017 HELP! EMERGENCY MEDICINE FOR EVERYDAY PRACTICE Dr Erica Reineke Keynote speaker Registration brochure Newcastle Exhibition & Convention Centre Newcastle NSW

2 About the AVA The AVA is the peak national body representing the Australian veterinary profession, delivering a range of services and benefits to over 9,000 members. Our members are veterinarians in practice, industry, government and academia. For nearly 100 years, we ve represented vets in every corner of Australia and we always will. As Australia s only collective voice for vets, we are experienced advocates and active leaders on all issues of animal health and welfare. About the East Coast Roadshow The AVA s East Coast Roadshow will run throughout the month of March and will be held in Victoria, Queensland NSW and ACT over three separate weekends and one evening. The NSW Conference will be held on the weekend of March 2017 at the Newcastle Exhibition & Convention Centre (NEX), 309 King Street, Newcastle, NSW. The theme is Emergency Medicine and Critical Care with a focus on small animal medicine. The program, which also features a dedicated stream for nurses, will cover practical approaches to emergency cases and the management of animals requiring ongoing intensive care. Delegates will also gather for a fun-filled evening on Saturday for the gala dinner.

3 The destination Newcastle is a vibrant cosmopolitan city with a rich maritime history. It s the state s second-biggest city, just two hours drive north of Sydney. Newcastle is a harbour city with amazing surf beaches linked by the spectacular Bathers Way coastal walk and a delight to explore. Enjoy world-famous Merewether Beach, cool bars, delicious food, fascinating history, and a lively arts and music scene. Newcastle is ideally located to access: amazing beaches in Newcastle and Port Stephens world-class wineries in the Hunter Valley a world-heritage listed rainforest, Barrington Tops Australia s largest saltwater lake, Lake Macquarie some of the world s most famous horse studs in the Upper Hunter. Newcastle is easily accessible by air with several flights departing daily. Alternatively, you can travel by train, boat, or bus through interstate and local coach services. The city offers a range of local public transport services, as well as worldclass cycle ways and walking tracks. Newcastle s proximity to Sydney and surrounds makes it an easy getaway for a weekend or longer stay. Visit to plan your weekend. Accommodation AVA NSW has sourced a variety of accommodation for our delegates and exhibitors offering special conference rates. Prices quoted per night per room. Crowne Plaza Newcastle Cnr Merewether Street and Wharf Road, Newcastle (15 minute walk) King cityside suite $230 King harbourside suite $260 Bookings online can be made com/go/austvetassoc To book by phone call quoting AVZ. Quest Hotel Newcastle 575 Hunter Street, Newcastle (closest to NEX) 1 bdrm apartment $214 2 bdrm apartment $314 Bookings can be made through: questnewcastle@ questapartments.com.au or phone Quest Hotel Newcastle West 787 Hunter Street, Newcastle West (15 minute walk) Studio apartment $204 1 bdrm apartment $239 Bookings can be made through: questnewcastle@ questapartments.com.au or phone Travelodge 12 Steel Street, Newcastle (10 minute walk) Guest room king $189 To book newcastle@ travelodge.com.au or call quoting AVA

4 AVA NSW President welcome Dr Geoff Scarlett New South Wales Division President AVA NSW Division has been running Regional Conferences for 10 years with great success and the next conference in Newcastle is shaping up to be another excellent learning and social experience. The theme of Emergency Medicine and Critical Care offers a great opportunity for all those in veterinary practice to brush up on their skills in managing the ever-present emergency cases. The program will be based on practical, hands-on treatment of these cases and management of animals requiring ongoing intensive care. Our keynote speaker, Dr Erica Reineke, from University of Pennsylvania is highly credentialed in veterinary emergency services and will be supported by several local speakers. Topics to be covered include: emergency approach to seizures unstable diabetic patients zoonoses backyard dangers. There will also be a thought-provoking sessions on mental health with Dr Cathy Warburton. There will be stream for nurses which is always popular and a discount for practices that have both member vets and nurses attending. Newcastle has plenty to offer those who wish to bring their families and take a break for the weekend. Since the closing of the steelworks the city has turned into a vibrant cultural and social destination. The Honeysuckle area features many restaurants and coffee shops and there is the option to relax at a choice of beaches and seaside pools. Nearby at Spears Point there is also an award winning, internationally famous all-access children s playground. On Saturday evening the conference dinner will provide a great opportunity to sample the local fare and famous Hunter Valley wines while you enjoy the collegiality of veterinary friends and workmates. All in all, it promises to be another great weekend of learning and fun. Don t delay in planning your weekend and booking your registration.

5 Conference keynote speaker Dr Erica Reineke VMD, DACVECC Erica graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School in She completed an internship in small animal medicine and surgery followed by a residency in emergency and critical care medicine, both at the University of Pennsylvania. In 2007, she became a diplomate in emergency and critical care medicine and joined the faculty at the University of Pennsylvania where she is currently an Assistant Professor of emergency and critical care medicine. Erica has published on topics related to emergency and critical care including glucose monitoring and glycaemic control, triage, trauma and toxicosis. Her research interests include minimally invasive diagnostic testing, urethral obstruction, and small animal toxicoses. Mental health speaker Dr Cathy Warburton BSc BVMS MACVSc MVS TAA Dip Pos Psych and Well-being Veterinary Wellness Consultant and Coach Cathy is the principal trainer and coach at Make Headway. Cathy graduated from Murdoch University in 1989 as a veterinarian and worked as a clinician, trainer and manager in private, university and corporate practices for 25 years. Cathy left practice in 2014 and spent two years learning about positive psychology, well-being and coaching. Cathy and her husband have three boys aged 13, 16 and 19 years, a loopy German Short-Haired Pointer named Jelly and four chickens. Cathy is committed to doing the right thing by others, lifelong learning, leading a balanced, sustainable life and finding joy in the little things.

6 Local speakers Dr David Tabrett BVSc MACVSc (small animal medicine, veterinary emergency and critical care) David graduated from the University of Queensland in 1989 and relocated to the Hunter Valley the following year where he has worked in several practices in the region including Cessnock, Raymond Terrace, Newcastle and Lake Macquarie. David became a Member of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists in small animal medicine before he shifted careers, moving into emergency practice, first in Sydney in 2003 and then he opened Newcastle Animal Emergency Centre in May Further examinations in veterinary emergency and critical care followed in Dr Natsuko Kitamura BVSc(Hons) MANZCVSc (emergency and critical care) Natsuko graduated from the University of Sydney in 2003, then travelled south to Queanbeyan where she commenced her first and last mixed practice job. After moving back to Sydney, Natsuko worked in Camden for two years, then moved to Newcastle in early 2006 where she briefly worked for the RSPCA before joining Newcastle Animal Emergency Centre in mid Natsuko enjoys both medicine and surgery. Her biggest ex lap was on a pet goat named Mr Doolittle in the middle of the night at Newcastle Animal Emergency Centre. He barely fit on the surgery table, but he recovered well. Eliska Jerabek Head nurse (clinical) In 2000, Eliska was a volunteer at the RSPCA Veterinary Clinic, Newcastle. While completing her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, she was offered full time employment at the RSPCA. After three years she headed to Europe where she worked at a busy general practice before returning to the Newcastle RSPCA for another four years. Eliska then worked at a Sydney North Shore Specialist Centre before moving to Canberra where her love of emergency medicine started and where she worked as head nurse. After working at Newcastle Animal Emergency Centre for two years, she became Head of Emergency Nursing. She often speaks at local veterinary nursing seminars. Tracy Bowring Vet nurse Tracy started in the vveterinary industry in 1991 at Kalgoorlie, WA. She moved to Perth to obtain her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, then worked for a large practice as a Veterinary Nurse overseeing four branch clinics as an Aassistant Mmanager and Nnurse educator. In 1998 along with her daughter, Tracy moved to Newcastle and worked in two local practices before joining the Newcastle Animal Emergency Centre AREC in May In 2011, Tracy began teaching vveterinary Nnursing and Aanimal Ccare at TAFE NSW. She lives with her daughter, two Golden Retrievers, Levi and Wags and a cat named Riguel. Tracy enjoys the challenges of emergency and critical care and has a passion for educating future nurses. In her spare time, Tracy competes in Softball Masters tournaments and enjoys travelling and family time. Peter Massey Program manager health protection, clinical nurse consultant Hunter New England Population Health Peter is a clinical nurse consultant and program manager in health protection with Hunter New England Population Health. He has worked in public health in rural NSW for about 30 years and has expertise in immunisation, communicable disease control, zoonoses, public health emergencies and Aboriginal health. Peter brings a strong rural and equity focus to all aspects of public health. In addition, he has worked to build the research capacity of others in rural areas across Australia, and several Pacific countries. His work in TB has involved supporting grass roots developments and national programs in Solomon Islands, Fiji and PNG.

7 Conference program Saturday 18 March 2017 Small animal / combined (The EXtra) Nurses (Vivid) 9.30am 10.15am 10.30am 11.30am 11.30am 12.30pm Registrations open Welcome combined session Session 1: Act FAST rapid systematic assessment of the trauma patient Erica Reineke Session 2: Emergency approach to seizures Erica Reineke Session 1: IV fluid administration Tracy Bowring Session 2: Oxygen therapy set up and practical use Eliska Jerabek 12.30pm 2.00pm Lunch and opening of trade exhibition in The Avenue 2.00pm 3.00pm Session 3: Stabilising and managing the blocked cat Erica Reineke Session 3: Machines that go ping help or hindrance in a hurry? Eliska Jerabek 3.00pm 3.30pm 3.30pm 4.30pm Session 4 (combined session): Urgent zoonoses some things you just can t ignore Peter Massey Afternoon tea in The Avenue 4.30pm 5.30pm Session 5: Disaster doggy diabetics managing the canine DKA patient Eliska Jerabek Session 5: Handling the dyspneic cat Nasuko Kitamura Druery 5.30pm 6.30pm 6.45pm 7.15pm 7.15pm 11.00pm Trade exhibition in The Avenue Pre-dinner drinks and canapes Code Red Gala Dinner Sunday 19 March 2017 Small animal (The EXtra) Nurses (Vivid) 7.00am 8.00am 8.00am 8.30am 9.15am 9.15am 10.00am 10.00am 10.30am 10.30am 11.00am Hills sponsored breakfast Registrations open Session 6: Backyard dangers poisonous plants, potions and prickly pests Nasuko Kitamura Druery Session 7: Snake bite management David Tabrett Annual meeting Morning tea in The Avenue Session 6: Taming the angry beast dealing with difficult clients Cathy Warburton Session 7: Tips and trick for nursing the tick patient Tracy Bowring 11.00am 12.00pm Session 8: Riding the emergency roller coaster how to survive and thrive in high stress situations Cathy Warburton 12.00pm 1.00pm 1.00pm Session 9: Paediatric emergencies Erica Reineke Conference close Session 9: CPR who, what, when, how? David Tabrett

8 Social activities Saturday night pre dinner drinks Time: 6.45pm 7.15pm Venue: The Avenue Includes: drinks and canapes Saturday night gala dinner Time: 7.15pm 11.15pm Venue: The EXtra Includes: dinner, drinks and entertainment Code Red: wear something red or a touch of red A Secret Chord. Vocal and guitar based duo from Newcastle who are passionate about music, will entertain us for the evening. Your singers were so good, she did the best rendition of Crowded House fall at your feet and I ve had that song in my head all day!

9 Registration Click here to register online Immediate confirmation! Automatic receipt! Tax invoice! Registration inclusions Early bird Standard All amounts are in Australian dollars and include 10% GST before 17 February 2017 after 17 February 2017 Full registration Includes all scientific sessions, Saturday lunch and afternoon tea as well as Saturday evening pre-dinner and gala dinner, Sunday Hill s breakfast and morning tea plus a USB proceedings. AVA member $400 $450 Non-member (includes new graduate, student) $800 $900 AVA graduate member $325 $375 AVA student member $200 $250 Full nurse (does not include any social events) $200 $250 Accompanying nurse $100 $150 Only available with an AVA member full weekend registration. Includes Saturday lunch and afternoon tea and Sunday morning tea and scientific sessions. Does not include any social events Accompanying guest $100 $150 Includes Saturday lunch and afternoon tea and Sunday morning tea. Does not include scientific sessions or any social functions. Accompanying guest $100 $100 Includes pre-dinner drinks, canapes, gala dinner and entertainment Conference secretariat Sue McGrath Executive Officer, NSW Division Australian Veterinary Association ABN Unit 40 / 6 Herbert Street, St Leonards NSW 2065 Australia T: + 61 (02) E: avansw@ava.com.au Conference program coordinator Tara Cashman Australian Veterinary Association ABN Unit 40 / 6 Herbert Street, St Leonards NSW 2065 Australia T: E: nswblo@ava.com.au Registration Regrettably no refunds can be made for cancellation less than 20 days prior to the commencement of the event Accommodation is not included in registration prices Program and other event details are subject to change. AVA is not liable for any loss of expenses incurred as a result of program changes. Privacy policy The Australian Veterinary Association Ltd (AVA) supports good privacy practice, and aims to manage personal information in an open and transparent way. This policy sets out how the AVA aims to comply with the Privacy Act 1998 (Act) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APP s) which came into force on 12 March View the AVA Privacy Policy by visiting

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