Upcoming In-Person CE Meeting — Spring 2024

Thursday,
March 21, 2024
6:15pm – 8:30pm

“Best Practices for Pet Euthanasia”

Presented by:

Ken Gorczyca, DVM, VHPC, CPEV
Ari Rozycki, DVM
Brandon Conley, RVT

We are excited to announce that A Gentle Rest and Gateway Services are partnering to sponsor a highly informative event on the topic “Best Practices for Pet Euthanasia.”

Dr. Ken Gorczyca will be leading this informative lecture alongside Dr. Ari Rozycki from A Gentle Rest, and Bardon Conley from Gateway. This lecture will cover a range of topics including the best practices for drug choices, techniques, client communication, and aftercare options. A special focus will be placed on understanding the hidden financial and emotional implications associated with these processes. We will introduce the Companion Animal Death Doula role and touch on creating Advanced Directives for our pets. Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity to expand your knowledge in the field.

We kindly request your participation in a brief survey to tailor the content of the SFVMA Dinner Lecture to address the challenges faced by you and your veterinary practice in San Francisco. Your valuable input will shape the discussions and provide insights for your practice. The survey will only take 5-10 minutes to complete, and we encourage you to invite your entire staff to participate as well. You can access the survey through the QR code provided or by visiting the SFVMA Facebook page. We greatly appreciate your time and contribution and look forward to your attendance at this important event as we strive to make San Francisco a leading example for best practices in pet euthanasia.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out
to Dr. Ken Gorczyca at vetdoula@gmail.com

Agenda

6:15pm – 7:00pm  Check-in and Hors d’oeuvres
7:00pm – 7:30pm SFVMA Announcements / Updates / Dinner Starts
7:30pm – 8:30pm  CE Lecture

Dinner Menu

Hor d’Oeuvres

  • Mini Crab Cakes
  • Vine Ripe Tomato Bruschetta Basil
  • Blackened Chicken Quesadilla

First

  • McKormick’s New England Clam Chowder

Main Course — (choose one)

  • Chef’s Seasonal Grilled Fish, Mashed Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables
  • –or–
  • 6 oz Center Cut Filet Mignon, Roasted Vegetables, Mashed Potatoes
  • –or–
  • Roasted Beet Sirloin  (vegan option)

Dessert

  • Chef’s Seasonal Cheesecake

Coffee and Tea available
Cash bar will be available

Dr. Ken Gorczyca Dr. Ken Gorczyca, born in Philadelphia, PA, completed his DVM at UC Davis in 1983. He is the founding veterinarian for Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) and the Lesbian and Gay Veterinary Medical Association (now the Pride Veterinary Medical Community.) Currently, he teaches at the University of Vermont’s Companion Animal End-of-Life Doula training program and practices IHE at A Gentle Rest. Apart from his veterinary work, Dr. Gorczyca is also a painter, writer, community activist and holds a Veterinary Hospice and Palliative Care certificate.

Dr. Ari Rozycki Dr. Rozycki was born in Providence, RI, grew up in Houston, TX. He completed his bachelor’s degree in biomedical science at Texas A&M University in 1990 and obtained his DVM from UC Davis in 1995. He practiced small animal medicine in and around San Francisco for over 20 years before starting A Gentle Rest in-home pet euthanasia around 2015.

Brandon Conley, RVT


Kira visiting the Presidio Pet Cemetery in San Francisco
Photo credit: Dr. Ken Gorczyca

Ed’s Funeral in Bolinas with Dr. Ken
Photo credit: Dr. Elizabeth Furest

Squirrely Joe on his death bed with his parents
Photo credit: Dr. Ken Gorczyca


All meetings are open to all DVMs

This meeting will be open to Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Staff at the non-member fee ($125 per guest) — which is subject to change due to capacity limitations at the restaurant.

Non-members pay $125

2024 In-Person Meeting Schedule

  • Thursday, MARCH 21, 2024
  • Thursday, JUNE 20, 2024
  • Thursday, SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
  • Thursday, NOVEMBER 21, 2024
  • More details…

McCormick & Kuleto’s

Meeting at McCormick & Kuleto’s in GHIRADELLI SQUARE

900 North Point St
San Francisco, CA 94109

(415) 929-1730
www.mccormickandschmicks.com

Meeting Sponsors

RSVP for Spring 2024 SFVMA Meeting

RSVP by Friday, March 15, 2024

All meetings are open to all DVMs

This meeting will be open to Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Staff at the non-member fee ($125 per guest) — which is subject to change due to capacity limitations at the restaurant.

Non-members pay $125

Dinner Menu

(Choice of one option for Main Course)

Coffee and Tea available
Cash bar will be available


Remember: The Association pays for uneaten meals. If you have RSVP’d and will not be able to make it, we need you to send in your cancellation no later than Monday, March 18, 2024.

In-Person CE Meetings Schedule for 2024

We are pleased to announce the 2024 schedule for SFVMA’s upcoming In-Person CE Meetings — which will be held at McCormick & Kulettos in the beautiful Ghiradelli Square — on the following dates (always on a Thursday):

March 21, 2024

Dr. Ken Gorczyca, Dr. Ari Rozycki, and Brandon Conley  —
Sponsored by A Gentle Rest and Gateway Services

June 20, 2024

Dr. Carrie Jurney  —  Sponsored by Remedy

September 12, 2024

Dr. Saelinger  —  Sponsored by Cardiac Vet, Inc

November 21, 2024

[ topic T.B.D. ]  —  Sponsored by Blue Pearl

Sponsorships for Future Meetings

Sponsor the Next SFVMA Meeting

In order to continue to support our charitable and scholarship funds, and generally maintain the organization (with keeping dues payments reasonable), the Board will continue to seek sponsorships that help to cover the costs of our programs. While we hope to avoid overt endorsement of specific products/services, etc. during the continuing education presentations, we feel it is reasonable to allow the sponsor to distribute marketing materials and to make a brief presentation with regard to promoting their interests in recognition of their generous support.

While we would encourage members-at-large to make announcements regarding new endeavors that would be of interest to the membership, we would kindly ask that promotional materials be limited to those provided by the sponsor organization. Thanks for your understanding!

If you are interested in sponsoring a future meeting, please contact Dr. Brian VanHorn: sfvmapresident@gmail.com