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    • October 10, 2024
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Cafe Fiore, 66 S California St, Ventura CA 93001
    • 75
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    REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR

    SBVVMA OCTOBER MEETING

    Filtering the Baddies out of the Blood:

    Updates on   Extracorporeal Therapy

    October 10, 2024 at 7 pm

    PLEASE RSVP BY MONDAY,

    OCTOBER 7 AT 4 PM

    Please join us for our next SBVVMA meeting with a presentation from Dr. Amanda Spillane, sponsored by Royal Canin.

     

    We will be meeting at Cafe Fiore in downtown Ventura.

    Appetizers + Cash Bar 7 pm

    Business Meeting 7:30 pm

    Presentation 7:45-8:45 pm with questions after

    TOPIC: Filtering the Baddies out of the Blood: Updates on Extracorporeal Therapy

    Summary: 

    This lecture will cover an overview of the modalities and indications for extracorporeal therapies in dogs and cats. It will include case-based examples of how extracorporeal therapies can be used in the emergency & critical care setting. The lecture will explore intermittent hemodialysis, hemoperfusion and therapeutic plasma exchange, including the science behind the treatment, indications, complications and case-based examples. We will also discuss logistical factors that should be considered when referring a case for extracorporeal therapy.

      SPEAKER BIO:  Dr. Amanda Spillane, BVSc (Hons), MS, DACVECC

      Dr. Spillane graduated veterinary school from the University of Queensland, Australia. After completing a small animal rotating internship at Queensland Veterinary Specialists, Dr. Spillane completed a residency in Emergency & Critical Care at the University of Illinois.  She obtained Diplomate status with the American College of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care in 2022, after which she completed a fellowship in Extracorporeal Therapies with The Ohio State University.  It is here that Dr. Spillane found her passion for all things kidneys and extracorporeal therapy.  She is currently continuing her kidney journey as one of the inaugural residents with the American College of Veterinary Nephrology & Urology.  Dr. Spillane joined the ACCESS LA team in October 2023 to restart the Nephrology & Extracorporeal Therapies Department and is excited to be able to offer this vital service to all the pets of Los Angeles!   Outside of work, Dr. Spillane likes to hang out with her Australian cat Zoe, Kittitian cat Figaro and partner Jose, and enjoys gardening, exercising and relaxing at the beach.

      Dinner Menu:

      Appetizers + Cash Bar

      Salad - Caesar

      Entree  - Please choose one of three options at registration:

      1. Vegetarian Lasagna

      2.  Sand Dabs with roasted cherry tomato, basil, and garlic sauce, mashed potatoes, roasted veggies

      3.  NY Baseball Steak with mashed potatoes and roasted veggies

      Dessert - Mini flourless chocolate cake

      Business Meeting notes: 

      1.  We are looking for New Board Members!  This organization is run by volunteer members.  Please let us know if you need more information or are interested. 

      2.  If you know a colleague is not receiving these emails, please have them contact us to make sure their email is up to date on our website.  TY!

      Please note: Attendance is limited to veterinarians licensed in California and working or residing in Ventura county and in the Santa Barbara-Carpenteria-Goleta coastal region of Santa Barbara county, and retired former members of the SBVVMA.


      • November 14, 2024
      • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
      • Cafe Fiore, 66 S California St, Ventura CA 93001
      • 100


      UPDATES FOR OUR

      SBVVMA NOVEMBER MEETING

      Kidney Health is Total Health

      November 14, 2024 at 7 pm

      PLEASE RSVP BY MONDAY,

      November 11, at 4 PM

      Please join us for our next SBVVMA meeting with a presentation from Dr. Joy Bunkley sponsored by IDEXX.  We will be meeting at Cafe Fiore in downtown Ventura.

      Appetizers + Cash Bar 7 pm

      Business Meeting 7:30 pm

      Presentation 7:45-8:45 pm with questions after

      Our meeting is sponsored by .

      TOPIC: Kidney Health is Total Health

      Objectives:

      What is the function of kidneys?

      • Recall the role the kidneys play in overall health

      How do we assess kidney health?

      • Describe the different biomarkers for glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and what they tell us

      What is kidney disease?

      • Recognize the difference between acute kidney injury (AKI) and chronic kidney disease (CKD)
      • Explain how AKI and CKD can differ between cats and dogs

      How has our understanding of kidney health evolved?

      • Recognize the importance of staging and managing changes in kidney function

      Which patients should receive testing for kidney function?

      • Review five patient profiles where testing for kidney function is important

        SPEAKER BIO:  

        Dr. Bunkley was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. After high school she left home to pursue her childhood dream of becoming a veterinarian. She ventured to the Southeast for her studies to obtain a Bachelors Degree in Animal and Poultry Science and a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Tuskegee University. After Veterinary school she decided to stay in the south and moved to Duluth, Georgia. There she practiced Small Animal Medicine as an associate doctor for 2 years and later became a Chief of Staff at a corporate Small Animal Practice. After over 5 years in GA she decided to move back home to Los Angeles and continued her work as a small animal GP veterinarian. Dr. Bunkley then ventured into shelter medicine at a local shelter in Los Angeles. There she practiced for 2 years before moving to the prestigious company IDEXX as a Professional Services Veterinarian for the Los Angeles region. Overall, she has a strong track record of leadership, medical and surgical expertise, and financial acumen.

        Currently, Dr. Bunkley resides in Long Beach, CA. She is a proud pet parent to Duke, a 5 yr old lovable Rottweiler. In her spare time, Dr. Bunkley enjoys going to the beach, traveling, listening to live music, and reading.

        Dinner Menu:

        Appetizers + Cash Bar

        Salad - 

        Entree  - Please choose one of three options at registration:

        1. 

        2. 

        3. 

        Dessert -

        Business Meeting notes: 

        1.  We are looking for New Board Members!  This organization is run by volunteer members.  Please let us know if you need more information or are interested. 

        2.  If you know a colleague is not receiving these emails, please have them contact us to make sure their email is up to date on our website.  TY!

        Please note: Attendance is limited to veterinarians licensed in California and working or residing in Ventura county and in the Santa Barbara-Carpenteria-Goleta coastal region of Santa Barbara county, and retired former members of the SBVVMA.


        • January 09, 2025
        • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
        • Cafe Fiore, 66 S California St, Ventura CA 93001
        • 100


        UPDATES FOR OUR

        SBVVMA JANUARY 2025 MEETING

        TBD

        January 9, 2025 at 7 pm

        PLEASE RSVP BY MONDAY AT 4 PM

        Please join us for our next SBVVMA meeting with a presentation sponsored by .  We will be meeting at Cafe Fiore in downtown Ventura.

        Appetizers + Cash Bar 7 pm

        Business Meeting 7:30 pm

        Presentation 7:45-8:45 pm with questions after

        TOPIC TBD:

        SPEAKER BIO: 

        Dinner Menu:

        Appetizers + Cash Bar

        Salad - 

        Entree  - Please choose one of three options at registration:

        1. 

        2.  

        3.  

        Dessert - 

        Business Meeting notes: 

        1.  We are looking for New Board Members!  This organization is run by volunteer members.  Please let us know if you need more information or are interested. 

        2.  If you know a colleague is not receiving these emails, please have them contact us to make sure their email is up to date on our website.  TY!

        Please note: Attendance is limited to veterinarians licensed in California and working or residing in Ventura county and in the Santa Barbara-Carpenteria-Goleta coastal region of Santa Barbara county, and retired former members of the SBVVMA.


        • February 13, 2025
        • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
        • Cafe Fiore, 66 S California St, Ventura CA 93001
        • 100


        UPDATES FOR OUR

        SBVVMA FEBRUARY 2025 MEETING

        TBD

        February 13, 2025 at 7 pm

        PLEASE RSVP BY MONDAY AT 4 PM

        Please join us for our next SBVVMA meeting with a presentation sponsored by .  We will be meeting at Cafe Fiore in downtown Ventura.

        Appetizers + Cash Bar 7 pm

        Business Meeting 7:30 pm

        Presentation 7:45-8:45 pm with questions after

        TOPIC TBD:

        SPEAKER BIO: 

        Dinner Menu:

        Appetizers + Cash Bar

        Salad - 

        Entree  - Please choose one of three options at registration:

        1. 

        2.  

        3.  

        Dessert - 

        Business Meeting notes: 

        1.  We are looking for New Board Members!  This organization is run by volunteer members.  Please let us know if you need more information or are interested. 

        2.  If you know a colleague is not receiving these emails, please have them contact us to make sure their email is up to date on our website.  TY!

        Please note: Attendance is limited to veterinarians licensed in California and working or residing in Ventura county and in the Santa Barbara-Carpenteria-Goleta coastal region of Santa Barbara county, and retired former members of the SBVVMA.


        • March 13, 2025
        • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
        • Cafe Fiore, 66 S California St, Ventura CA 93001
        • 100


        UPDATES FOR OUR

        SBVVMA MARCH 2025 MEETING

        TBD

        March 13, 2025 at 7 pm

        PLEASE RSVP BY MONDAY AT 4 PM

        Please join us for our next SBVVMA meeting with a presentation sponsored by .  We will be meeting at Cafe Fiore in downtown Ventura.

        Appetizers + Cash Bar 7 pm

        Business Meeting 7:30 pm

        Presentation 7:45-8:45 pm with questions after

        TOPIC TBD:

        SPEAKER BIO: 

        Dinner Menu:

        Appetizers + Cash Bar

        Salad - 

        Entree  - Please choose one of three options at registration:

        1. 

        2.  

        3.  

        Dessert - 

        Business Meeting notes: 

        1.  We are looking for New Board Members!  This organization is run by volunteer members.  Please let us know if you need more information or are interested. 

        2.  If you know a colleague is not receiving these emails, please have them contact us to make sure their email is up to date on our website.  TY!

        Please note: Attendance is limited to veterinarians licensed in California and working or residing in Ventura county and in the Santa Barbara-Carpenteria-Goleta coastal region of Santa Barbara county, and retired former members of the SBVVMA.


        • April 10, 2025
        • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
        • Cafe Fiore, 66 S California St, Ventura CA 93001
        • 100


        UPDATES FOR OUR

        SBVVMA APRIL 2025 MEETING

        TBD

        April 10, 2025 at 7 pm

        PLEASE RSVP BY MONDAY AT 4 PM

        Please join us for our next SBVVMA meeting with a presentation sponsored by .  We will be meeting at Cafe Fiore in downtown Ventura.

        Appetizers + Cash Bar 7 pm

        Business Meeting 7:30 pm

        Presentation 7:45-8:45 pm with questions after

        TOPIC TBD:

        SPEAKER BIO: 

        Dinner Menu:

        Appetizers + Cash Bar

        Salad - 

        Entree  - Please choose one of three options at registration:

        1. 

        2.  

        3.  

        Dessert - 

        Business Meeting notes: 

        1.  We are looking for New Board Members!  This organization is run by volunteer members.  Please let us know if you need more information or are interested. 

        2.  If you know a colleague is not receiving these emails, please have them contact us to make sure their email is up to date on our website.  TY!

        Please note: Attendance is limited to veterinarians licensed in California and working or residing in Ventura county and in the Santa Barbara-Carpenteria-Goleta coastal region of Santa Barbara county, and retired former members of the SBVVMA.


        • May 08, 2025
        • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
        • Cafe Fiore, 66 S California St, Ventura CA 93001
        • 100


        UPDATES FOR OUR

        SBVVMA MAY 2025 MEETING

        TBD

        May 8, 2025 at 7 pm

        PLEASE RSVP BY MONDAY AT 4 PM

        Please join us for our next SBVVMA meeting with a presentation sponsored by .  We will be meeting at Cafe Fiore in downtown Ventura.

        Appetizers + Cash Bar 7 pm

        Business Meeting 7:30 pm

        Presentation 7:45-8:45 pm with questions after

        TOPIC TBD:

        SPEAKER BIO: 

        Dinner Menu:

        Appetizers + Cash Bar

        Salad - 

        Entree  - Please choose one of three options at registration:

        1. 

        2.  

        3.  

        Dessert - 

        Business Meeting notes: 

        1.  We are looking for New Board Members!  This organization is run by volunteer members.  Please let us know if you need more information or are interested. 

        2.  If you know a colleague is not receiving these emails, please have them contact us to make sure their email is up to date on our website.  TY!

        Please note: Attendance is limited to veterinarians licensed in California and working or residing in Ventura county and in the Santa Barbara-Carpenteria-Goleta coastal region of Santa Barbara county, and retired former members of the SBVVMA.


        • June 12, 2025
        • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
        • Cafe Fiore, 66 S California St, Ventura CA 93001
        • 100


        UPDATES FOR OUR

        SBVVMA JUNE 2025 MEETING

        TBD

        June 12, 2025 at 7 pm

        PLEASE RSVP BY MONDAY AT 4 PM

        Please join us for our next SBVVMA meeting with a presentation sponsored by .  We will be meeting at Cafe Fiore in downtown Ventura.

        Appetizers + Cash Bar 7 pm

        Business Meeting 7:30 pm

        Presentation 7:45-8:45 pm with questions after

        TOPIC TBD:

        SPEAKER BIO: 

        Dinner Menu:

        Appetizers + Cash Bar

        Salad - 

        Entree  - Please choose one of three options at registration:

        1. 

        2.  

        3.  

        Dessert - 

        Business Meeting notes: 

        1.  We are looking for New Board Members!  This organization is run by volunteer members.  Please let us know if you need more information or are interested. 

        2.  If you know a colleague is not receiving these emails, please have them contact us to make sure their email is up to date on our website.  TY!

        Please note: Attendance is limited to veterinarians licensed in California and working or residing in Ventura county and in the Santa Barbara-Carpenteria-Goleta coastal region of Santa Barbara county, and retired former members of the SBVVMA.


        • August 14, 2025
        • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
        • Cafe Fiore, 66 S California St, Ventura CA 93001
        • 100


        UPDATES FOR OUR

        SBVVMA AUGUST 2025 MEETING

        TBD

        August 14, 2025 at 7 pm

        PLEASE RSVP BY MONDAY AT 4 PM

        Please join us for our next SBVVMA meeting with a presentation sponsored by .  We will be meeting at Cafe Fiore in downtown Ventura.

        Appetizers + Cash Bar 7 pm

        Business Meeting 7:30 pm

        Presentation 7:45-8:45 pm with questions after

        TOPIC TBD:

        SPEAKER BIO: 

        Dinner Menu:

        Appetizers + Cash Bar

        Salad - 

        Entree  - Please choose one of three options at registration:

        1. 

        2.  

        3.  

        Dessert - 

        Business Meeting notes: 

        1.  We are looking for New Board Members!  This organization is run by volunteer members.  Please let us know if you need more information or are interested. 

        2.  If you know a colleague is not receiving these emails, please have them contact us to make sure their email is up to date on our website.  TY!

        Please note: Attendance is limited to veterinarians licensed in California and working or residing in Ventura county and in the Santa Barbara-Carpenteria-Goleta coastal region of Santa Barbara county, and retired former members of the SBVVMA.


        • September 11, 2025
        • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
        • Cafe Fiore, 66 S California St, Ventura CA 93001
        • 100


        UPDATES FOR OUR

        SBVVMA SEPTEMBER 2025 MEETING

        TBD

        September 11, 2025 at 7 pm

        PLEASE RSVP BY MONDAY AT 4 PM

        Please join us for our next SBVVMA meeting with a presentation sponsored by .  We will be meeting at Cafe Fiore in downtown Ventura.

        Appetizers + Cash Bar 7 pm

        Business Meeting 7:30 pm

        Presentation 7:45-8:45 pm with questions after

        TOPIC TBD:

        SPEAKER BIO: 

        Dinner Menu:

        Appetizers + Cash Bar

        Salad - 

        Entree  - Please choose one of three options at registration:

        1. 

        2.  

        3.  

        Dessert - 

        Business Meeting notes: 

        1.  We are looking for New Board Members!  This organization is run by volunteer members.  Please let us know if you need more information or are interested. 

        2.  If you know a colleague is not receiving these emails, please have them contact us to make sure their email is up to date on our website.  TY!

        Please note: Attendance is limited to veterinarians licensed in California and working or residing in Ventura county and in the Santa Barbara-Carpenteria-Goleta coastal region of Santa Barbara county, and retired former members of the SBVVMA.


        • October 09, 2025
        • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
        • Cafe Fiore, 66 S California St, Ventura CA 93001
        • 100


        UPDATES FOR OUR

        SBVVMA OCTOBER 2025 MEETING

        TBD

        October 9, 2025 at 7 pm

        PLEASE RSVP BY MONDAY AT 4 PM

        Please join us for our next SBVVMA meeting with a presentation sponsored by .  We will be meeting at Cafe Fiore in downtown Ventura.

        Appetizers + Cash Bar 7 pm

        Business Meeting 7:30 pm

        Presentation 7:45-8:45 pm with questions after

        TOPIC TBD:

        SPEAKER BIO: 

        Dinner Menu:

        Appetizers + Cash Bar

        Salad - 

        Entree  - Please choose one of three options at registration:

        1. 

        2.  

        3.  

        Dessert - 

        Business Meeting notes: 

        1.  We are looking for New Board Members!  This organization is run by volunteer members.  Please let us know if you need more information or are interested. 

        2.  If you know a colleague is not receiving these emails, please have them contact us to make sure their email is up to date on our website.  TY!

        Please note: Attendance is limited to veterinarians licensed in California and working or residing in Ventura county and in the Santa Barbara-Carpenteria-Goleta coastal region of Santa Barbara county, and retired former members of the SBVVMA.


        • November 13, 2025
        • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
        • Cafe Fiore, 66 S California St, Ventura CA 93001
        • 100


        UPDATES FOR OUR

        SBVVMA NOVEMBER 2025 MEETING

        TBD

        November 13, 2025 at 7 pm

        PLEASE RSVP BY MONDAY AT 4 PM

        Please join us for our next SBVVMA meeting with a presentation sponsored by .  We will be meeting at Cafe Fiore in downtown Ventura.

        Appetizers + Cash Bar 7 pm

        Business Meeting 7:30 pm

        Presentation 7:45-8:45 pm with questions after

        TOPIC TBD:

        SPEAKER BIO: 

        Dinner Menu:

        Appetizers + Cash Bar

        Salad - 

        Entree  - Please choose one of three options at registration:

        1. 

        2.  

        3.  

        Dessert - 

        Business Meeting notes: 

        1.  We are looking for New Board Members!  This organization is run by volunteer members.  Please let us know if you need more information or are interested. 

        2.  If you know a colleague is not receiving these emails, please have them contact us to make sure their email is up to date on our website.  TY!

        Please note: Attendance is limited to veterinarians licensed in California and working or residing in Ventura county and in the Santa Barbara-Carpenteria-Goleta coastal region of Santa Barbara county, and retired former members of the SBVVMA.


      About us

      This Association is a mutual benefit association for California licensed veterinarians practicing within Ventura County and coastal Santa Barbara County. Our purpose is to provide continuing education to members, maintain standards of practice, share experiences in the practice of veterinary medicine, and promote public awareness of veterinary medicine.

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      Show your commitment to our veterinary community by joining our association. Continuing education meetings provide CE credit towards maintaining California licensure. Our meetings provide our members with an opportunity to communicate with other veterinarians.

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