DVM, DACVAA, CVA
Lexington, KY
Speaker Bio
The AAEVT Anesthesia Society’s core instructor, Dr. Lori Bidwell, received her DVM from Michigan State University in 2001 where she also completed an anesthesia residency. She is a diplomat of the American College of Veterinary Anesthesiologists and is a certified veterinary acupuncturist and massage therapist. Co-owner and Founder of East-West Equine Sports Medicine, Dr. Bidwell not only cares for equine patients, she also practices small animal, with an emphasis on canine acupuncture. She avidly competes in the Adult Jumpers and Equitation and enjoys exploring the many locations she visits by hiking with her dogs.
LVT
Lexington, KY
Speaker Bio
Surgery Technician Supervisor at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital (Lexington, KY), Nicole is passionate about practicing and teaching anesthesia. She loves to travel, read and spend time with family and her 3 pets. Nicole is also currently on our 2019 AAEVT Executive Board as our President-Elect.
Veterinary Technician
East Lansing, MI
Speaker Bio
Maggie is a key part of the teaching team at Michigan State’s Veterinary Medical Center and has been instrumental in the organization of our AAEVT Anesthesia Society. She has worked with Dr. Bidwell for many years and has lectured at several past Anesthesia meetings.
LVMT
Thompson’s Station, TN
Speaker Bio
Lindsey has been leading the Anesthesia department at Tennessee Equine for over 7 years! Passionate about staying on the cutting edge of the field, she has been a driving force for the creation of the AAEVT Anesthesia Society – creating a space for equine anesthesia technicians to grow and network. Lindsey is also the current 2019 AAEVT President.
1:30P – 2:00P
Tennessee Equine Hospital
2:00P – 3:30P
Machines, monitoring & anatomy
Dr. Lori Bidwell
3:45P – 4:15P
Maggie Pratt
4:30P – 5:00P
Lindsey Schoelen
5:00P – 6:00P
Dr. Lori Bidwell
6:00P – 8:00P
location TBD
7:30A – 8:00A
Tennessee Equine Hospital
8:00A – 8:30A
An overview & expectations for the weekend
Dr. Lori Bidwell
8:30A – 9:30A
A review of available machines, their anatomy & how to run the ventilator
Dr. Lori Bidwell
9:45A – 10:45A
Arterial catheters, ECG, pulse oximetry, capnography, & blood gases
Dr. Lori Bidwell & Nicole Bone
11:00A – 12:30P
Positive inotropes, chronotropes, fluid therapy, & anesthetic adjuncts
Dr. Lori Bidwell
12:30P – 1:30P
provided by AAEVT Featured Sponsor
1:30P – 5:00P
Two groups will rotate Saturday & Sunday afternoons
Dr. Bidwell & Maggie Pratt
Nicole Bone & Lindsey Schoelen
6:00P – 8:00P
by AAEVT Featured Sponsor
location TBD
7:30A – 8:15A
LIMITED: prior notification for intention to sit for the Exam is required
Tennessee Equine Hospital
8:30A – 9:30A
How to handle nothing going right – induction, maintenance & monitoring failures
Dr. Lori Bidwell
9:45A – 10:30A
Colic, ruptured bladder & other “weirdo things”
Dr. Lori Bidwell
11:45A – 12:30P
Euthanasia Alternatives
Dr. Lori Bidwell
10:45A – 11:30A
Dr. Lori Bidwell
12:30P – 1:30P
provided by AAEVT Featured Sponsor
1:30P – 5:00P
Two groups will rotate Saturday & Sunday afternoons
Nicole Bone & Lindsey Schoelen
Dr. Bidwell & Maggie Pratt
Tennessee Equine Hospital
1508 Thompson’s Station Rd W.
Thompson’s Station, TN 37179
Nearby Hotels
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Nashville – Franklin • 6.5 mi from host clinic (~10 min drive) • ~$155/night
Holiday Inn Express – Spring Hill • 2.5 mi from host clinic (~8 min drive) • ~$195/night
Hampton Inn & Suites Franklin Berry Farms • 7 mi from host clinic (~13 min drive) • ~$195/night