Veterinary Symposium


Become an Animal Compounding Expert

April 22-23, 2023 | San Diego, California

Conferences & Symposiums

OPEN TO ALL COMPOUNDING PHARMACIES – PCCA MEMBERSHIP NOT REQUIRED

Summary

Designed for pharmacists and technicians ― this symposium will teach you what you need to know about domestic and exotic animal disease states and treatment options so you can comfortably converse with veterinarians to provide solutions. Hear directly from veterinarians as they provide interactive animal encounters. Explore compounding opportunities and regulatory issues presented by PCCA clinical compounding pharmacists. Enjoy education as well as free time at the renowned San Diego Zoo as you learn about a variety of species, compounding ideas and marketing tips, too! And, you won’t want to miss the networking opportunities with the presenters and your colleagues.

Registration includes:

  • Educational materials available via app
  • CE available for pharmacists and technicians

Agenda

Saturday, April 22  
8:00 AM Buses Depart Hotel for the Zoo
8:30 AM Breakfast
9:00 AM Opening Announcements
9:15 AM Regulatory Update: Patient Care and FDA GFI 256 (CE) – A.J. Day, PharmD
10:30 AM Break
10:45 AM

Exotic Animals: Both as Pets and Zoo Animals (CE) – Chris Simmons, RPh

11:45 AM Marketing Your Veterinary Compounding Niche – Chris Simmons, RPh
12:30 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM

Animal Encounters (CE) – Enjoy a private, guided, open air, double-decker bus ride with a special behind-the-scenes tour to an animal habitat area that is not accessible by the general public.

3:00 PM

Enjoy the Zoo – Explore all the activities the zoo has to offer with your colleagues!

6:00 PM Buses Depart Zoo for the Hotel
Sunday, April 23  
8:00 AM Buses Depart Hotel for the Zoo
8:30 AM

Breakfast

9:00 AM

Opening Announcements

9:15 AM Compounding Options for Our Canine Companions (CE) – Deborah Clark, BSPharm, RPh
10:30 AM

Break

10:45 AM

Zoo Animal Habitats, Common Diseases and Medication Needs – Melanie Peel, DVM

11:45 AM

Practical Application of Zoonotic Animals to Community Pharmacy (CE) – A.J. Day, PharmD; Chris Simmons, RPh

12:15 PM Lunch
1:00 PM

Compounding Options for our Feline Friends (CE) – Deborah Clark, BSPharm, RPh

2:15 PM

C4 Graduation

2:30 PM

Enjoy the Zoo –Explore all the activities the zoo has to offer with your colleagues!

5:00 PM

Buses Depart Zoo for the Hotel

Speakers

Melanie Peel, DVM

A.J. Day, PharmD

Deborah Clark, BSPharm, RPh

Chris Simmons, RPh

Accommodations

Manchester Grand Hyatt
1 Market Pl, San Diego, CA 92101

Book your reservation online or call 619.232.1234.

PCCA Rate: $275/night

Book before March 22, 2023, to get the discounted rate for your hotel stay. Rooms and rates are based on availability. If you miss the hotel cutoff date, you will need to book your room at another nearby hotel unless there are rooms still available.

Pricing

$1,295.00

Early Bird: $1,295.00
until March 22

Regular Price: $1,495.00

Above for members only

Non-Member Price $1,795.00

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BILLING AND CANCELLATION POLICY
Credit cards will be billed immediately. Full refunds available through Friday, April 14, 2023. No refunds will be provided after April 14 for event cancellations. 

IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE
An email that includes educational app details will be sent to all in-person registrants the week of the event. Full instructions will be included in the email.

MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE
PCCA takes great pride in developing the highest quality educational programs and providing top-notch networking and sharing opportunities at our events. More than 98 percent of all attendees give our programs an “A” grade, so we’re confident that you will benefit from program content as well as the helpfulness of PCCA staff at every event. However, we want to back this up with more than just words. So, our policy is to provide you with a full refund of the purchase price of the program if it hasn’t met your educational goals.

If you are unsatisfied with our education content, your refund must be requested within 14 days of the completion of the program. To request a refund, email education@pccarx.com and include the attendee name, email address, phone number, program attended and a detailed explanation of why a refund is being requested. All refunds will be issued according to the original payment method.