Report from ExoticsCon 2019

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Sarah talks about how the five senses can affect a patient’s recovery.

Sarah talks about how the five senses can affect a patient’s recovery.

This week, several AEAC team members and friends attended ExoticsCon in St. Louis. Exoticscon is an amazing gathering of mammal, bird, reptile and zoo practitioners from all over the world.

-Dr. Lennox gave several lectures and taught 8 hours of labs on all the alternatives for spaying and neutering exotic companion mammals.

-Technician Amanda and veterinary student Sara Lennox assisted in the lab.

-Technician Sarah assisted in the intubation lab, and taught technician sessions on safe post surgery recovery and stress free handling.

Katie with her medical reference poster

Katie with her medical reference poster

-Technicians Sarah, Amanda and Hayli attended sessions.

- Dr. Lewis attended DVM sessions.

-Videographer Katie worked in the exhibit hall selling our clinic's first medical reference poster (see this poster here!)

-Special friend Dawn Sailer from Indiana House Rabbit Society was there representing the national House Rabbit Society as their president!

Dawn Sailer and Joy Gioia sit at the House Rabbit Society booth

Dawn Sailer and Joy Gioia sit at the House Rabbit Society booth

-Many, many of the clinic's visiting students, current students, visiting veterinarians and colleagues were there as well, enjoying an outstanding week of learning, networking, and reconnecting with friends.

We look forward to next year’s ExoticsCon in Denver, Colorado!