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A Case-Based Approach to Hepatic Disease
A Case-Based Approach to Hepatic Disease
On-Demand Presenter:
Laura M. Jones, BSc(Hons) DipAVN(SA) ISFMDipFN VTS(IM-SA) RVN (she/her/hers)
– VIMN Education Ltd
Technician
Small Animal Internal Medicine
Pending CE: 1.0 Medical Hours
A Clinical Approach to Noise Sensitivity and Deafness in Dogs
A Clinical Approach to Noise Sensitivity and Deafness in Dogs
On-Demand Presenter:
Barbara Lindsay, BSc/BVMS, DACVIM (Neurology)
– BluePearl North Dallas
On-Demand Co-Presenter:
Kersti Seksel, BVSc (Hons) MRCVS BA MA (Hons) FANZCVS DACVB DECAWBM FAVA
– N/A
Neurology
Pending CE: 1.0 Medical Hours
A Clinical Approach to Obsessive Compulsive Disorders for the Neurologist
A Clinical Approach to Obsessive Compulsive Disorders for the Neurologist
On-Demand Presenter:
Barbara Lindsay, BSc/BVMS, DACVIM (Neurology)
– BluePearl North Dallas
On-Demand Co-Presenter:
Kersti Seksel, BVSc (Hons) MRCVS BA MA (Hons) FANZCVS DACVB DECAWBM FAVA
– N/A
Neurology
Pending CE: 1.0 Medical Hours
A National Biobanking Effort to Understand Feline Idiopathic Cystitis
A National Biobanking Effort to Understand Feline Idiopathic Cystitis
On-Demand Presenter:
Samuel D. Stewart, DVM, DACVECC (he/him/his)
– Ethos Discovery
On-Demand Co-Presenter:
Shyla Myrick, DVM
– Ethos Discovery
On-Demand Co-Presenter:
Jolene M. Babyak, MS, MS, DVM, DACVECC (she/her/hers)
– Westbridge Veterinary Referral Hospital/Ethos/Ethos Discovery
Small Animal Internal Medicine
Pending CE: 1.0 Medical Hours
A Proposed Cluster Seizure Classification Framework
A Proposed Cluster Seizure Classification Framework
On-Demand Presenter:
Ryan Gibson, DVM, M.Ed., DACVIM (Neurology)
– Auburn University/ The Brain Dogtor LLC
Neurology
Pending CE: 1.0 Medical Hours
Advancing Treatment of Solid Gastrointestinal Neoplasia in Small Animals: The Oncology Viewpoint
Advancing Treatment of Solid Gastrointestinal Neoplasia in Small Animals: The Oncology Viewpoint
On-Demand Presenter:
Jenna H. Burton, DACVIM (Oncology) (she/her/hers)
– Colorado State University / Flint Animal Cancer Center
Small Animal Internal Medicine
Pending CE: 0.5 Medical Hours
Anthelmintic Resistance in Dog Hookworms
Anthelmintic Resistance in Dog Hookworms
On-Demand Presenter:
Adriano F. Vatta, BVSc, MSc, PhD, Dipl. ACVM (Parasit.)
Small Animal Internal Medicine
Pending CE: 1.0 Medical Hours
Application of Minimally Invasive Techniques for Cancer Diagnosis and Staging
Application of Minimally Invasive Techniques for Cancer Diagnosis and Staging
On-Demand Presenter:
Timothy C. McCarthy, DVM, PhD, DEACVS, ACVS FOUNDING FELLOW SMALL ANIMAL SOFT TISSUE MIS (he/him/his)
– Veterinary Minimally Invasive Surgery Training (VetMIST)
Oncology
Pending CE: 1.0 Medical Hours
Applications of Spatial Transcriptomics in Animal Health
Applications of Spatial Transcriptomics in Animal Health
On-Demand Presenter:
Karin Allenspach, DVM, DECVIM-CA, PhD (she/her/hers)
– Univ ersity of Georgia
On-Demand Co-Presenter:
Lilian Oliveira, DVM, PhD DACVP
– University of Georgia
Equine
Food Animal Internal Medicine
Oncology
Small Animal Internal Medicine
Pending CE: 1.0 Medical Hours
Applied Cardiovascular Pathology
Applied Cardiovascular Pathology
On-Demand Presenter:
Philip R. Fox, DVM, MSc, DACVIM/ECVIM (Cardiology), DACVECC
– Schwarzman Animal Medical Center
Cardiology
Pending CE: 1.0 Medical Hours
Assessing Clinical Competence in Veterinary Learners
Assessing Clinical Competence in Veterinary Learners
On-Demand Presenter:
Christopher Luby, VetMB, DACVIM (Large Animal), PhD
– Western College of Veterinary Medicine
Education & Research
Pending CE: 1.0 Nonmedical Hours
Breed Screening for Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease in Dogs
Breed Screening for Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease in Dogs
On-Demand Presenter:
Lisbeth Høier Olsen, DVM, DVSc
– University of Copenhagen
On-Demand Co-Presenter:
Simon Swift
– Cardiology, Dalton House
On-Demand Co-Presenter:
Jens Häggström, DVM, PhD, DECVIM-CA (Cardiology)
– Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
Cardiology
Pending CE: 1.0 Medical Hours
Case Based Discussion: Nursing the Senior Neurology Patient
Case Based Discussion: Nursing the Senior Neurology Patient
On-Demand Presenter:
Zoe Hatfield, RVN, VTS (IM-Neurology) (she/her/hers)
– University of Glasgow Small Animal Hospital
Technician
Neurology
Pending CE: 1.0 Medical Hours
Cat-Friendly Pulmonary Function Testing: Standing on the Shoulders of Decades of Prior Research
Cat-Friendly Pulmonary Function Testing: Standing on the Shoulders of Decades of Prior Research
On-Demand Presenter:
Joan, Chung-Hui Lin, DVM, MVM, PhD, DAiCVIM, FASE
– National Taiwan University & TACS-Alliance Research Center, Taiwan
Small Animal Internal Medicine
Pending CE: 1.0 Medical Hours
Clinical Application of the CURATIVE Guidelines in Small Animals
Clinical Application of the CURATIVE Guidelines in Small Animals
On-Demand Presenter:
Claire R. Sharp, BVMS(Hons), MS, DACVECC
– Murdoch University
Small Animal Internal Medicine
Pending CE: 1.0 Medical Hours
Clinical Management of Solid Gastrointestinal Neoplasia in Small Animals: Internal Medicine Focus
Clinical Management of Solid Gastrointestinal Neoplasia in Small Animals: Internal Medicine Focus
On-Demand Presenter:
Stanley L. Marks, BVSc, PhD, DACVIM (Internal Medicine, Oncology, Nutrition) (he/him/his)
– UC Davis
Small Animal Internal Medicine
Pending CE: 0.5 Medical Hours
Communicating for Connection: Strengthening Client Trust and Collaboration in Specialty Veterinary Care
Communicating for Connection: Strengthening Client Trust and Collaboration in Specialty Veterinary Care
On-Demand Presenter:
Amanda L. Donnelly, DVM, MBA (she/her/hers)
– ALD Veterinary Consulting, LLC
Business, Leadership & Communications
Pending CE: 1.0 Nonmedical Hours
Competence to Confidence: Shaping Veterinary Professional Identity
Competence to Confidence: Shaping Veterinary Professional Identity
On-Demand Presenter:
Amy Nichelason, DVM, DAVBP (canine and feline)
– University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine
Education & Research
Pending CE: 1.0 Nonmedical Hours
Consensus on Rational Use of Antithrombotics and Thrombolytics in Veterinary Critical Care (CURATIVE)
Consensus on Rational Use of Antithrombotics and Thrombolytics in Veterinary Critical Care (CURATIVE)
On-Demand Presenter:
Claire R. Sharp, BVMS(Hons), MS, DACVECC
– Murdoch University
Small Animal Internal Medicine
Pending CE: 1.0 Medical Hours
Craniotomies and Neuroanesthesia
Craniotomies and Neuroanesthesia
On-Demand Presenter:
Amanda Brooks, RVT
– VCA
Technician
Neurology
Pending CE: 1.0 Medical Hours
Critical Evaluation of Novel Assays in Veterinary Medicine: Principles and Practice
Critical Evaluation of Novel Assays in Veterinary Medicine: Principles and Practice
On-Demand Presenter:
Amanda B. Blake, MS, PhD
– Gastrointestinal Laboratory at Texas A&M University
On-Demand Co-Presenter:
Sue Yee Lim, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) (she/her/hers)
– Texas A&M University
Small Animal Internal Medicine
Pending CE: 1.0 Medical Hours
Database Driven Veterinary Echocardiography
Database Driven Veterinary Echocardiography
On-Demand Presenter:
Carroll Loyer, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology)
– EchoVet.com
Cardiology
Pending CE: 1.0 Medical Hours
Diagnóstico y Manejo de Epilepsia en Perros | Diagnosis and Management of Epilepsy in Dogs
Diagnóstico y Manejo de Epilepsia en Perros | Diagnosis and Management of Epilepsy in Dogs
On-Demand Presenter:
Alejandra Mondino, DVM, MSc, PhD
– NC State
Neurology
Spanish
Pending CE: 1.0 Medical Hours
Diagnosis and Treatment of Sodium Abnormalities
Diagnosis and Treatment of Sodium Abnormalities
On-Demand Presenter:
Langdon Fielding, DVM, MBA, DACVECC, DACVSMR
– Loomis Basin Equine Medical Center
Equine
Pending CE: 1.0 Medical Hours
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Strategies for Old World Camels in North America
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Strategies for Old World Camels in North America
On-Demand Presenter:
Jessie Ziegler, DVM, MS, DACVIM (LAIM) (she/her/hers)
– Midwestern University College of Veterinary Medicine
On-Demand Co-Presenter:
Joe S. Smith, DVM, MPS, PhD, DACVIM, DACVCP
– University of Tennessee
Food Animal Internal Medicine
Pending CE: 1.0 Medical Hours
Diet Trial Considerations in Chronic Enteropathies
Diet Trial Considerations in Chronic Enteropathies
On-Demand Presenter:
Betty Chow, DACVIM (SAIM) (she/her/hers)
– VCA Animal Specialty and Emergency Center
Nutrition
Pending CE: 1.0 Medical Hours
Effective Mentorship: Core Principles for All Practice Settings
Effective Mentorship: Core Principles for All Practice Settings
On-Demand Presenter:
Katie Fish, DVM
– Thrive Pet Healthcare
On-Demand Co-Presenter:
Kelly Cairns, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) (she/her/hers)
– Thrive Pet Healthcare
Business, Leadership & Communications
Pending CE: 1.0 Nonmedical Hours
Equine Endocrinology: Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction, Equine Metabolic Syndrome, and Beyond
Equine Endocrinology: Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction, Equine Metabolic Syndrome, and Beyond
On-Demand Presenter:
Katarzyna Dembek, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (she/her/hers)
– North Carolina State University
On-Demand Co-Presenter:
Michelle Coleman, DVM, PhD, DACVIM
– University of Georgia
Equine
Pending CE: 1.0 Medical Hours
Evidence Based Veterinary Medicine (EBVM) Infrastructure: What It Is and Why We Need to Build More
Evidence Based Veterinary Medicine (EBVM) Infrastructure: What It Is and Why We Need to Build More
On-Demand Presenter:
Sheila Keay, DVM, MBA, MPH, PhD
– Evidence Based Veterinary Medicine Association
Pending CE: 1.0 Medical Hours
Evidence for Pre-, Post-, and Pro-biotics
Evidence for Pre-, Post-, and Pro-biotics
On-Demand Presenter:
Tiffany L. Hall, DVM, DACVIM, DACVECC
– Hagyard Equine Medical Institute
Equine
Pending CE: 1.0 Medical Hours
Flow Cytometry's Prognostic Insights in Canine Lymphoma
Flow Cytometry's Prognostic Insights in Canine Lymphoma
On-Demand Presenter:
Ilona Holcomb, PhD (she/her/hers)
– ImpriMed, Inc.
Oncology
Pending CE: 1.0 Medical Hours
Fluid Management and Stewardship in Veterinary Medicine
Fluid Management and Stewardship in Veterinary Medicine
On-Demand Presenter:
Carolyn Tai, CVT, VTS(ECC)(SAIM)
– Cummings Veterinary Medical Center at Tufts University
Technician
Small Animal Internal Medicine
Pending CE: 1.0 Medical Hours
From Clinician to Educator: A Proactive Approach to Training Veterinary Educators
From Clinician to Educator: A Proactive Approach to Training Veterinary Educators
On-Demand Presenter:
Amanda C. Trimble, BVMS, MS, MScVetEd, DACVIM-LAIM (she/her/hers)
– Texas A&M University
Education & Research
Pending CE: 1.0 Nonmedical Hours
From Platelets to Fibrin: Making Sense of Clots
From Platelets to Fibrin: Making Sense of Clots
On-Demand Presenter:
Valerie Garuccio, CVT, VTS(ECC)
– Red Bank Veterinary Hospital- Ethos
Technician
Cardiology
Pending CE: 1.0 Medical Hours
Functional Anatomy Of The Cervical And Early Thoracic Spine In The Horse
Functional Anatomy Of The Cervical And Early Thoracic Spine In The Horse
On-Demand Presenter:
Richard J. Hepburn, BVSc MS(Hons) CertEM(IntMed) DipACVIM(LA) FRCVS
– B&W Equine Hospital, CVS Veterinary LTD
Equine
Pending CE: 1.0 Medical Hours
Gut Reactions and Feline CKD: The Importance of Phosphorus and Its Intestinal Handling
Gut Reactions and Feline CKD: The Importance of Phosphorus and Its Intestinal Handling
On-Demand Presenter:
Jason Bestwick, BVMedSci BVM BVS MPhil DACVIM (SAIM) MRCVS
– Royal Veterinary College
Small Animal Internal Medicine
Pending CE: 1.0 Medical Hours
Hemoperfusion as an Adjunctive Therapy for Sepsis or Metabolic Derangements in Calves and Goats
Hemoperfusion as an Adjunctive Therapy for Sepsis or Metabolic Derangements in Calves and Goats
On-Demand Presenter:
Kallie Hobbs, DVM, PhD, DACVIM-LAIM
– Texas A&M University
On-Demand Co-Presenter:
Barbara Delvescovo, DVM, DACVECC, DACVIM
– Cornell University
Food Animal Internal Medicine
Pending CE: 1.0 Medical Hours
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Translating Molecular Pathogenesis to Therapeutic Strategies
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Translating Molecular Pathogenesis to Therapeutic Strategies
On-Demand Presenter:
Joshua A. Stern, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Cardiology) (he/him/his)
– North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine
On-Demand Co-Presenter:
Victor N. Rivas, MS, PhD, MS, PhD (he/him/his)
– North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Cardiology
Pending CE: 1.0 Medical Hours
Immunocytochemistry: From the Science to the Patient
Immunocytochemistry: From the Science to the Patient
On-Demand Presenter:
Laura Black, DVM, DACVP (Clinical) (she/her/hers)
– Specialty Vetpath
Oncology
Pending CE: 1.0 Medical Hours
Innovations and Hurdles in Equine Arrhythmia Treatment: A 3D Mapping and Ablation Perspective
Innovations and Hurdles in Equine Arrhythmia Treatment: A 3D Mapping and Ablation Perspective
On-Demand Presenter:
Gunther Van Loon, DVM, PhD, DECEIM, Assoc Member ECVDI (he/him/his)
– Ghent University
On-Demand Co-Presenter:
Eva Buschmann, DVM, PhD
– Ghent University
Cardiology
Equine
Pending CE: 1.0 Medical Hours
ISCAID's New Pyelonephritis Guideline for Dogs and Cats
ISCAID's New Pyelonephritis Guideline for Dogs and Cats
On-Demand Presenter:
Karolina Scahill, DVM
On-Demand Co-Presenter:
Lisbeth R. Jessen, DECVIM-CA, DVM (she/her/hers)
– University of Copenhagen, department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences
Small Animal Internal Medicine
Pending CE: 1.0 Medical Hours
Leadership Strategies to Strengthen Collaboration Between Specialty and Primary Care Veterinary Teams
Leadership Strategies to Strengthen Collaboration Between Specialty and Primary Care Veterinary Teams
On-Demand Presenter:
Amanda L. Donnelly, DVM, MBA (she/her/hers)
– ALD Veterinary Consulting, LLC
Business, Leadership & Communications
Pending CE: 1.0 Nonmedical Hours
Leveling-Up Your Communications: Storytelling with Data
Leveling-Up Your Communications: Storytelling with Data
On-Demand Presenter:
Maura A. Stevenson, PhD (she/her/hers)
– MedVet
Business, Leadership & Communications
Pending CE: 1.0 Nonmedical Hours
Making the Most of Cytology
Making the Most of Cytology
On-Demand Presenter:
Laura D. Garrett, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) (she/her/hers)
– University of Illinois
Technician
Oncology
Pending CE: 1.0 Medical Hours
Nursing Considerations of the Equine Arrythmia
Nursing Considerations of the Equine Arrythmia
On-Demand Presenter:
Jessica Lee, RVN, VTS(IM-E)
– B&W Equine Hospital, CVS Veterinary LTD
Technician
Equine
Pending CE: 1.0 Medical Hours
Nursing Perspectives on Feline Aortic Thromboembolism
Nursing Perspectives on Feline Aortic Thromboembolism
On-Demand Presenter:
Valerie Garuccio, CVT, VTS(ECC)
– Red Bank Veterinary Hospital- Ethos
On-Demand Co-Presenter:
Kristie Garcia, LVT, VTS (Cardiology)
– Garden State Veterinary Specialists
Technician
Cardiology
Pending CE: 1.0 Medical Hours
Obesity as a Brain Disorder: The Veterinary Perspective
Obesity as a Brain Disorder: The Veterinary Perspective
On-Demand Presenter:
Eleanor Raffan, BVM&S, PhD, CertSAM, DipECVIM-CA, MRCVS
– University of Cambridge
Small Animal Internal Medicine
Pending CE: 1.0 Medical Hours
Parasiticides, Environmental Impacts, and Resistance: A New Era of Lifestyle-Based Recommendations
Parasiticides, Environmental Impacts, and Resistance: A New Era of Lifestyle-Based Recommendations
On-Demand Presenter:
Jane E. Sykes, BVSc PhD MPH MBA DACVIM (SAIM) FNAP (she/her/hers)
– University of California, Davis
On-Demand Co-Presenter:
Michael Lappin
– Colorado State University
Small Animal Internal Medicine
Pending CE: 1.0 Medical Hours
Pathologic Interpretation of Solid Gastrointestinal Neoplasia in Small Animals
Pathologic Interpretation of Solid Gastrointestinal Neoplasia in Small Animals
On-Demand Presenter:
Paula R. Giaretta, DACVP
– Texas A&M
Small Animal Internal Medicine
Pending CE: 0.5 Medical Hours
Pitfalls in Publications: How to Make the Most of the Data We Have
Pitfalls in Publications: How to Make the Most of the Data We Have
On-Demand Presenter:
Gayle D. Hallowell, MA VetMB PhD CertVA DACVIM(LAIM) DACVECC PFHEA FRCVS AssocDECVDI (she/her/hers)
– Medicine Vet Equine Referrals
On-Demand Co-Presenter:
Mark Bowen, Dip ACVIM, PhD, MMedSci(Med Ed), PFHEA, FRCVS
– Medicine Vet Equine Referrals / European Board of Veterinary Specialisation
Education & Research
Pending CE: 1.0 Nonmedical Hours
Possibilities and Pitfalls of Single-Domain Antibodies
Possibilities and Pitfalls of Single-Domain Antibodies
On-Demand Presenter:
Christopher Cebra, VMD, MA, MS, DACVIM (LAIM)
– Oregon State University
Food Animal Internal Medicine
Pending CE: 1.0 Medical Hours
Practical Approach to Bone Marrow Analysis in Small Animals
Practical Approach to Bone Marrow Analysis in Small Animals
On-Demand Presenter:
Kristina Meichner, DVM, DECVIM-CA, DACVP
– University of Georgia
Small Animal Internal Medicine
Pending CE: 1.0 Medical Hours
Protecting Your Capacity: Managing Workload Before It Manages You
Protecting Your Capacity: Managing Workload Before It Manages You
On-Demand Presenter:
Pamela D. Jones, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology), DACVR (Radiation Oncology) (she/her/hers)
– IDEXX Diagnostics
On-Demand Co-Presenter:
Kim D. Johnson, DACVIM (Oncology)
– Consulting
Wellbeing
Pending CE: 1.0 Nonmedical Hours
Surgical Approaches to Solid Gastrointestinal Neoplasia in Small Animals
Surgical Approaches to Solid Gastrointestinal Neoplasia in Small Animals
On-Demand Presenter:
Katie Kennedy, DACVS
– XXX
Small Animal Internal Medicine
Pending CE: 0.5 Medical Hours
Survival Outcomes Following Endoscopic Nasal Tumor Resection in Canines
Survival Outcomes Following Endoscopic Nasal Tumor Resection in Canines
On-Demand Presenter:
Clayton D. Watkins, DVM
– VetMed Consultants
Oncology
Pending CE: 1.0 Medical Hours
Sustainable Wellness in Veterinary Medicine
Sustainable Wellness in Veterinary Medicine
On-Demand Presenter:
Jennifer Edwards, DVM, ACC, CPC, ELI-MP
– Dr. Jennifer Edwards Coaching, LLC
Wellbeing
Pending CE: 1.0 Nonmedical Hours
Telemedicine Regulations for the Veterinary Specialist and Generalist
Telemedicine Regulations for the Veterinary Specialist and Generalist
On-Demand Presenter:
Matthew Krecic, DVM, MS, MBA, DACVIM (SAIM)
– Dutch and Oncura Partners
Business, Leadership & Communications
Pending CE: 1.0 Nonmedical Hours
The Art and Science of Nutrition in Conflicting Disease Management
The Art and Science of Nutrition in Conflicting Disease Management
On-Demand Presenter:
Elizabeth Morris, PhD
– Hill's Pet Nutrition
On-Demand Co-Presenter:
Ally Spitz
– Hill's Pet Nutrition
Nutrition
Pending CE: 1.0 Medical Hours
The Many Forms of the Modified Frankel Score and Its Purpose in Veterinary Neurology
The Many Forms of the Modified Frankel Score and Its Purpose in Veterinary Neurology
On-Demand Presenter:
Ryan Gibson, DVM, M.Ed., DACVIM (Neurology)
– Auburn University/ The Brain Dogtor LLC
Neurology
Pending CE: 1.0 Medical Hours
The Role of Nutrition in Healthspan
The Role of Nutrition in Healthspan
On-Demand Presenter:
Nicola A. Lakeman, MSc BSc(Hons) RVN VTS(Nutrition) (she/her/hers)
– IVC Evidensia Ltd
Technician
Nutrition
Pending CE: 1.0 Medical Hours
Transfusion Medicine for the Non-Blood Bankers
Transfusion Medicine for the Non-Blood Bankers
On-Demand Presenter:
Marie-Claude Blais, DMV, DACVIM (SAIM), Fellow (Transfusion)
– Faculté de médecine vétérinaire, University of Montreal
Small Animal Internal Medicine
Pending CE: 1.0 Medical Hours
Translational Insights into Canine Sinus Node Dysfunction
Translational Insights into Canine Sinus Node Dysfunction
On-Demand Presenter:
Shana Mintz, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology)
– Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
Cardiology
Pending CE: 1.0 Medical Hours
Understanding Chromogenic Immunochemistry in Clinical Diagnostics
Understanding Chromogenic Immunochemistry in Clinical Diagnostics
On-Demand Presenter:
Jennifer Ward, DVM, DACVP (Anatomic)
– Specialty Vetpat
Oncology
Pending CE: 1.0 Medical Hours
Understanding the Immune Response to Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis
Understanding the Immune Response to Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis
On-Demand Presenter:
Sharon Witonsky, DVM DACVIM PhD
– Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine
Equine
Pending CE: 1.0 Medical Hours
Urolithiasis in Small Ruminants and Pigs
Urolithiasis in Small Ruminants and Pigs
On-Demand Presenter:
Munashe Chigerwe, BVSc, MPH, PhD, DACVIM (Large Animal), MScVetEd
– UC DAVIS
Food Animal Internal Medicine
Pending CE: 1.0 Medical Hours
Use and Misuse of Clinical Neurologic Medical Terminology
Use and Misuse of Clinical Neurologic Medical Terminology
On-Demand Presenter:
Rod S. Bagley, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology and Internal Medicine), CCRP, CVA
– Iowa State University
Neurology
Pending CE: 1.0 Medical Hours
Uso de GLP-1 Receptor Agonista para Manejo del Peso Corporal en Gatos | Use of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists for Feline Weight Management
Uso de GLP-1 Receptor Agonista para Manejo del Peso Corporal en Gatos | Use of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists for Feline Weight Management
On-Demand Presenter:
Jose Estrada, DVM
– University of Florida
Small Animal Internal Medicine
Spanish
Pending CE: 1.0 Medical Hours
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7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
PT
Technician Lounge
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7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Pop Up Remote Registration
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Pop Up Remote Registration
In Person Only
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
PT
Registration
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
PT
Registration
In Person Only
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
PT
Speaker Headquarters
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
PT
Speaker Headquarters
In Person Only
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
PT
Opening General Session: The US Veterinary Specialist Workforce: Key Historic Trends, Current Status, and Thoughts for the Future
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
PT
Opening General Session: The US Veterinary Specialist Workforce: Key Historic Trends, Current Status, and Thoughts for the Future
SOTA Speaker:
James Lloyd, DVM, PhD (he/him/his)
– Animal Health Economics, LLC
Business, Leadership & Communications
Cardiology
Education & Research
Equine
Food Animal Internal Medicine
Neurology
Nutrition
Oncology
Small Animal Internal Medicine
Wellbeing
Pending CE: 1.0 Nonmedical Hours
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
PT
Wellbeing Lounge
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
PT
Wellbeing Lounge
In Person Only
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8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
PT
Mobile App, CE & Information Desk
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
PT
Mobile App, CE & Information Desk
In Person Only
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
PT
ICW: AIMVT Strategic Planning
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
PT
ICW: AIMVT Strategic Planning
In Person Only
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
PT
Evaluating Evidence: A Critical Appraisal of Study Designs and Risks of Bias
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
PT
Evaluating Evidence: A Critical Appraisal of Study Designs and Risks of Bias
Primary Presenter:
Romy M. Heilmann, Dr.med.vet., DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM-CA, MANZCVS (SAM), PhD, AGAF (she/her/hers)
– University of Leipzig, College of Veterinary Medic
Co-Presenter:
Albert E. Jergens, DVIM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD (he/him/his)
– Iowa State University, College of Veterinary Medicine
Co-Presenter:
Annette M. O'Connor, BVSc, MVSc, DVSc, FANZCVS (she/her/hers)
– Michigan State University, College of Veterinary Medicine
Education & Research
In Person Only
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
PT
SOTA: Arrhythmia-Induced Cardiomyopathy
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
PT
SOTA: Arrhythmia-Induced Cardiomyopathy
SOTA Speaker:
Jose F. Huizar, FACC, FAHA, FHRS (he/him/his)
– Central Virginia VA Health Care System
Cardiology
In Person Only
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
PT
SOTA: Recent Advances in Biomedical Research and Clinical Car: Of Mice and Men, and Other Animals in Between
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
PT
SOTA: Recent Advances in Biomedical Research and Clinical Car: Of Mice and Men, and Other Animals in Between
SOTA Speaker:
Conrad Liles
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
PT
SOTA: Sepsis at the Margins: Lessons from High and Low Resource Systems
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
PT
SOTA: Sepsis at the Margins: Lessons from High and Low Resource Systems
SOTA Speaker:
Christopher L. Carroll, M.D., M.S.
SOTA Co-Presenter:
Pamela A. Wilkins, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM, DACVECC/LAIM, DACVECC
– University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana
Equine
In Person Only
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
PT
SOTA: Shaping the Future of Companion Animal Nutrition Through Innovation
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
PT
SOTA: Shaping the Future of Companion Animal Nutrition Through Innovation
SOTA Speaker:
Greg Sunvold
Nutrition
In Person Only
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
PT
SOTA: The Dog Aging Project: Harnessing Epidemiology and Systems Biology to Advance Comparative Oncology
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
PT
SOTA: The Dog Aging Project: Harnessing Epidemiology and Systems Biology to Advance Comparative Oncology
SOTA Speaker:
Daniel Promislow
Oncology
In Person Only
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
PT
The Effectiveness of Thromboprophylaxis Therapy in Hypercoagulable Dogs and Cats
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
PT
The Effectiveness of Thromboprophylaxis Therapy in Hypercoagulable Dogs and Cats
Primary Presenter:
John M. Thomason, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM)
– College of Veterinary Medicine, Mississippi State University
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
9:30 AM - 11:45 AM
PT
The Year in Review: Highlights of Neurology Publications in the Last Year
9:30 AM - 11:45 AM
PT
The Year in Review: Highlights of Neurology Publications in the Last Year
Primary Presenter:
Sheila Carrera-Justiz, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) (she/her/hers)
– University of Florida
Co-Presenter:
Edward MacKillop
Neurology
In Person Only
Pending CE: 2.0 Nonmedical Hours
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PT
Advancing Comparative Oncology Through Large Scale Prospective Studies
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PT
Advancing Comparative Oncology Through Large Scale Prospective Studies
Primary Presenter:
Heather M. Wilson-Robles, DVM, DAVCIM (Oncology) (she/her/hers)
– Ethos Discovery
Oncology
In Person Only
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PT
Feline Eosinophilic Sclerosing Fibroplasia
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PT
Feline Eosinophilic Sclerosing Fibroplasia
Primary Presenter:
Elizabeth M. Lennon, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)
– University of Pennsylvania
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PT
Harnessing Precision Medicine for Veterinary Patients
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PT
Harnessing Precision Medicine for Veterinary Patients
Primary Presenter:
Joshua A. Stern, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Cardiology) (he/him/his)
– North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Co-Presenter:
Victor N. Rivas, MS, PhD, MS, PhD (he/him/his)
– North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Education & Research
In Person Only
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PT
SOTA: Abnormal Conduction-Induced Cardiomyopathy
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PT
SOTA: Abnormal Conduction-Induced Cardiomyopathy
SOTA Speaker:
Jose F. Huizar, FACC, FAHA, FHRS (he/him/his)
– Central Virginia VA Health Care System
Cardiology
In Person Only
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PT
SOTA: Leveraging Natural Ingredients as Adjunctive Therapy
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PT
SOTA: Leveraging Natural Ingredients as Adjunctive Therapy
SOTA Speaker:
Greg Sunvold
Nutrition
In Person Only
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PT
SOTA: Mycobacterial Infections in Humans and Animals: Clinical Management and Research Updates
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PT
SOTA: Mycobacterial Infections in Humans and Animals: Clinical Management and Research Updates
SOTA Speaker:
Thomas Hawn
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PT
SOTA: Perils of the Newborn: A Cross-Species Perspective
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PT
SOTA: Perils of the Newborn: A Cross-Species Perspective
SOTA Speaker:
Christopher L. Carroll, M.D., M.S.
SOTA Co-Presenter:
Pamela A. Wilkins, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM, DACVECC/LAIM, DACVECC
– University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana
Equine
In Person Only
11:45 AM - 1:15 PM
PT
Cardiology Specialty Networking Luncheon
11:45 AM - 1:15 PM
PT
Cardiology Specialty Networking Luncheon
Cardiology
In Person Only
Sponsored by
11:45 AM - 1:15 PM
PT
Large Animal Internal Medicine Specialty Networking Luncheon
11:45 AM - 1:15 PM
PT
Large Animal Internal Medicine Specialty Networking Luncheon
Equine
Food Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
11:45 AM - 1:15 PM
PT
Neurology Specialty Networking Luncheon
11:45 AM - 1:15 PM
PT
Neurology Specialty Networking Luncheon
Neurology
In Person Only
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11:45 AM - 1:15 PM
PT
Nutrition Specialty Networking Luncheon
11:45 AM - 1:15 PM
PT
Nutrition Specialty Networking Luncheon
Nutrition
In Person Only
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11:45 AM - 1:15 PM
PT
Oncology Specialty Networking Luncheon
11:45 AM - 1:15 PM
PT
Oncology Specialty Networking Luncheon
Oncology
In Person Only
11:45 AM - 1:15 PM
PT
Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialty Networking Luncheon
11:45 AM - 1:15 PM
PT
Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialty Networking Luncheon
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
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1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
PT
Comprehensive Assessment of Mitral Regurgitation Severity in Dogs
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
PT
Comprehensive Assessment of Mitral Regurgitation Severity in Dogs
Primary Presenter:
Lance Visser, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology) (he/him/his)
– Colorado State University
Co-Presenter:
Brianna M. Potter, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology) (she/her/hers)
– Colorado State University
Cardiology
In Person Only
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
PT
Advances in Large Animal Maternal-Fetal Medicine: Innovative Approaches to Pregnancy Care and Monitoring
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
PT
Advances in Large Animal Maternal-Fetal Medicine: Innovative Approaches to Pregnancy Care and Monitoring
Primary Presenter:
Callum Donnelly, BVSc PhD DACT DACVIM
– Cornell University
Co-Presenter:
Elizabeth G. Williams Louie, DVM DACVIM (LAIM) (she/her/hers)
– Cornell University
Equine
In Person Only
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
PT
Artificial Intelligence: Leveraging Its Power in Automated Item Question Review in Specialty Examinations
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
PT
Artificial Intelligence: Leveraging Its Power in Automated Item Question Review in Specialty Examinations
Primary Presenter:
Mark Bowen, Dip ACVIM, PhD, MMedSci(Med Ed), PFHEA, FRCVS
– Medicine Vet Equine Referrals / European Board of Veterinary Specialisation
Co-Presenter:
Gayle D. Hallowell, MA VetMB PhD CertVA DACVIM(LAIM) DACVECC PFHEA FRCVS AssocDECVDI (she/her/hers)
– Medicine Vet Equine Referrals
Education & Research
In Person Only
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
PT
Beyond the Culture Plate: How Sequencing Is Rewriting the Story of Mannheimia and BRD
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
PT
Beyond the Culture Plate: How Sequencing Is Rewriting the Story of Mannheimia and BRD
Primary Presenter:
Paul S. Morley, DVM, PhD, DACVIM
– Texas A&M University
Food Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
PT
Diagnosing and Managing Feline Mycobacterial Infections
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
PT
Diagnosing and Managing Feline Mycobacterial Infections
Primary Presenter:
Petra Cerna, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), Dipl. ECVIM-CA, DABVP (Feline), MANZCVS (Medicine of Cats)
– university go Georgia
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
PT
Evidence and Choices in Treatment of Acute Thoracolumbar Disc Herniation in Dogs
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
PT
Evidence and Choices in Treatment of Acute Thoracolumbar Disc Herniation in Dogs
Primary Presenter:
Paul Freeman, MA, VetMB, CertSAO, DipECVN
– Queen's Veterinary School Hospital, University of Cambridge
Co-Presenter:
Nick D. Jeffery, BVSc, PhD, MSc, FRCVS, DipECVN
– Texas A&M University
Neurology
In Person Only
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
PT
Heterocyclic Amines, Heavy Metals, and Advanced Glycation End Products in Pet Foods
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
PT
Heterocyclic Amines, Heavy Metals, and Advanced Glycation End Products in Pet Foods
Primary Presenter:
Joseph Wakshlag, DVM, DACVIM (nutrition), PhD, DACVSMR
– Cornell
Nutrition
In Person Only
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
PT
Leveraging Bacterial Extracellular Vesicles for Osteosarcoma Microenvironment Remodeling and Immune Activation
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
PT
Leveraging Bacterial Extracellular Vesicles for Osteosarcoma Microenvironment Remodeling and Immune Activation
Primary Presenter:
Shay Bracha, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology)
– Ohio state university
Co-Presenter:
Christine Chang, Dr, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology)
– Ohio State University
Co-Presenter:
Christopher Montgomery, Dr, MD
– Nationwide Children's
Co-Presenter:
Laura Selmic, Dr, BVetMed (Hons), MPH, DACVS-SA, DECVS, ACVS Founding Fellow, Surgical Oncology, ACVS Founding Fellow, Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery
– Ohio State University
Oncology
In Person Only
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
PT
Thulium Fiber Laser: A New Frontier in Interventional Endoscopy
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
PT
Thulium Fiber Laser: A New Frontier in Interventional Endoscopy
Primary Presenter:
Jacqueline Whittemore, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) (she/her/hers)
– Animal Emergency and Specialty, Knoxville
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
1:30 PM - 4:45 PM
PT
Technician Case Reports
1:30 PM - 4:45 PM
PT
Technician Case Reports
Technician
In Person Only
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2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
PT
Cardiac Computed Tomography for Valvular Heart Disease
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
PT
Cardiac Computed Tomography for Valvular Heart Disease
Primary Presenter:
Brian A. Scansen, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology) (he/him/his)
– Colorado State University
Cardiology
In Person Only
2:40 PM - 3:10 PM
PT
Assessment of Endothelial Glycocalyx Damage in Dogs: Development of a Novel Method
2:40 PM - 3:10 PM
PT
Assessment of Endothelial Glycocalyx Damage in Dogs: Development of a Novel Method
Primary Presenter:
Melanie J. Hezzell, MA VetMB PhD CertVDI CertVC FHEA FRCVS DACVIM (Cardiology) (she/her/hers)
– University of Bristol
Cardiology
In Person Only
2:40 PM - 3:40 PM
PT
An Alternative Approach to Treatment of Acute Thoracolumbar Disc Herniation in Dogs
2:40 PM - 3:40 PM
PT
An Alternative Approach to Treatment of Acute Thoracolumbar Disc Herniation in Dogs
Primary Presenter:
Paul Freeman, MA, VetMB, CertSAO, DipECVN
– Queen's Veterinary School Hospital, University of Cambridge
Co-Presenter:
Nick D. Jeffery, BVSc, PhD, MSc, FRCVS, DipECVN
– Texas A&M University
Neurology
In Person Only
2:40 PM - 3:40 PM
PT
Antimicrobial Complexities of the Critical Neonatal Foal
2:40 PM - 3:40 PM
PT
Antimicrobial Complexities of the Critical Neonatal Foal
Primary Presenter:
K. Gary Magdesian, DVM, DACVIM, DACVCP, DACVECC (he/him/his)
– School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California Davis
Equine
In Person Only
2:40 PM - 3:40 PM
PT
Heterobilharzia americana: An emerging parasite of importance of dogs in the United States
2:40 PM - 3:40 PM
PT
Heterobilharzia americana: An emerging parasite of importance of dogs in the United States
Primary Presenter:
Kathleen M. Aicher, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)
– Texas A&M University
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
2:40 PM - 3:40 PM
PT
Immunology of the Bovine Lung
2:40 PM - 3:40 PM
PT
Immunology of the Bovine Lung
Primary Presenter:
Manuel F. Chamorro, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM-LA (he/him/his)
– Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine
Food Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
2:40 PM - 3:40 PM
PT
Metabolomic Changes in Cats with Renal Disease or Calcium Oxalate Urolithiasis
2:40 PM - 3:40 PM
PT
Metabolomic Changes in Cats with Renal Disease or Calcium Oxalate Urolithiasis
Primary Presenter:
Jean A. Hall, DVM, PhD, DACVIM
– Oregon State University, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine
Nutrition
In Person Only
2:40 PM - 3:40 PM
PT
Novel and Minimally Invasive Upper Urinary Tract Interventions
2:40 PM - 3:40 PM
PT
Novel and Minimally Invasive Upper Urinary Tract Interventions
Primary Presenter:
Carrie A. Palm, DVM, MAS, DACVIM
– University of California-Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine
Co-Presenter:
William Culp, VMD, DACVS
– University of California-Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
2:40 PM - 3:40 PM
PT
Practical Tips for Clinical Teaching: Teach Smarter Not Harder
2:40 PM - 3:40 PM
PT
Practical Tips for Clinical Teaching: Teach Smarter Not Harder
Primary Presenter:
Nicki Wise, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM)
– Clemson University College of Veterinary Medicine
Co-Presenter:
Katie Sheats, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM)
– North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Education & Research
In Person Only
2:40 PM - 3:40 PM
PT
Treatment Options for Canine Hemangiosarcoma
2:40 PM - 3:40 PM
PT
Treatment Options for Canine Hemangiosarcoma
Primary Presenter:
Douglas H. Thamm, VMD, DACVIM (Oncology) (he/him/his)
– Colorado State University
Oncology
In Person Only
3:10 PM - 3:40 PM
PT
Targeted Therapy in Canine Pulmonary Hypertension: Clinical Application of Beraprost
3:10 PM - 3:40 PM
PT
Targeted Therapy in Canine Pulmonary Hypertension: Clinical Application of Beraprost
Primary Presenter:
Jaechun Cho, DVM,MS,PhD student
– Jeonbuk national university, Bon animal hospital
Cardiology
In Person Only
4:45 PM - 6:30 PM
PT
Specialty Symposium Reception & New Diplomate Ceremony
4:45 PM - 6:30 PM
PT
Specialty Symposium Reception & New Diplomate Ceremony
In Person Only
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
PT
ICW: AIMVT- AVNT Pinning Ceremony & Reception
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
PT
ICW: AIMVT- AVNT Pinning Ceremony & Reception
In Person Only
Sponsored by
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
PT
ICW: AIMVT Annual Membership Meeting
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
PT
ICW: AIMVT Annual Membership Meeting
In Person Only
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
PT
Cardiology Specialty Dinner
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
PT
Cardiology Specialty Dinner
Cardiology
In Person Only
Sponsored by
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
PT
Large Animal Internal Medicine Specialty Reception
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
PT
Large Animal Internal Medicine Specialty Reception
Food Animal Internal Medicine
Equine
In Person Only
Sponsored by
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
PT
Neurology Specialty Dinner
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
PT
Neurology Specialty Dinner
Neurology
In Person Only
Sponsored by
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
PT
Nutrition Specialty Dinner
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
PT
Nutrition Specialty Dinner
Nutrition
In Person Only
Sponsored by
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
PT
Oncology Specialty Dinner
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
PT
Oncology Specialty Dinner
Oncology
In Person Only
Sponsored by
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
PT
Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialty Reception
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
PT
Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialty Reception
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
Thursday, June 11, 2026
6:30 AM - 7:45 AM
PT
Industry Session Breakfast: Novel Cancer Diagnostics: Practical Applications and Outcomes in Veterinary Medicine
6:30 AM - 7:45 AM
PT
Industry Session Breakfast: Novel Cancer Diagnostics: Practical Applications and Outcomes in Veterinary Medicine
Sponsor Speaker:
Rebecca George
Oncology
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
Sponsored by
Pending CE: 1.0 Medical Hours
6:30 AM - 7:45 AM
PT
SIG: How to achieve your VTS
6:30 AM - 7:45 AM
PT
SIG: How to achieve your VTS
Technician
In Person Only
7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
PT
Pop Up Remote Registration
7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
PT
Pop Up Remote Registration
In Person Only
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
PT
Wellbeing Lounge
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
PT
Wellbeing Lounge
In Person Only
Sponsored by
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
PT
Candidate Lounge
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
PT
Candidate Lounge
In Person Only
Sponsored by
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
PT
Recharging Zone
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
PT
Recharging Zone
In Person Only
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7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
PT
Specialist Lounge
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
PT
Specialist Lounge
In Person Only
Sponsored by
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
PT
Technician Lounge
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
PT
Technician Lounge
In Person Only
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7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
PT
Mobile App, CE & Information Desk
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
PT
Mobile App, CE & Information Desk
In Person Only
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
PT
Registration
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
PT
Registration
In Person Only
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
PT
Speaker Headquarters
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
PT
Speaker Headquarters
In Person Only
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
PT
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
PT
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Keynote Speaker:
Itiel Dror, PhD
– Cognitive Consultants International (CCI-HQ)
Business, Leadership & Communications
Cardiology
Education & Research
Equine
Food Animal Internal Medicine
Neurology
Nutrition
Oncology
Small Animal Internal Medicine
Wellbeing
Sponsored by
Pending CE: 1.0 Hours
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
PT
Exhibit Hall
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
PT
Exhibit Hall
In Person Only
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
PT
Beverage Break
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
PT
Beverage Break
In Person Only
9:25 AM - 9:50 AM
PT
Generational Differences in Training
9:25 AM - 9:50 AM
PT
Generational Differences in Training
Primary Presenter:
Amanda Kriesel, MA, CVT
– BluePearl
Wellbeing
In Person Only
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
PT
Imaging of Cardiac Tumors: Echocardiography, Computed Tomography, Angiography
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
PT
Imaging of Cardiac Tumors: Echocardiography, Computed Tomography, Angiography
Primary Presenter:
Brian A. Scansen, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology) (he/him/his)
– Colorado State University
Cardiology
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
PT
Beyond the Pill: Pharmacologic Principles of Alternative Drug Delivery
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
PT
Beyond the Pill: Pharmacologic Principles of Alternative Drug Delivery
Primary Presenter:
Joe S. Smith, DVM, MPS, PhD, DACVIM, DACVCP
– University of Tennessee
Food Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
PT
Comorbidities in Feline Infectious Peritonitis: Implications for Diagnosis and Treatment
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
PT
Comorbidities in Feline Infectious Peritonitis: Implications for Diagnosis and Treatment
Primary Presenter:
Petra Cerna, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), Dipl. ECVIM-CA, DABVP (Feline), MANZCVS (Medicine of Cats)
– university go Georgia
Co-Presenter:
Sally J. Coggins, BVSc (Hons I) MANZCVS (Medicine of Cats) PhD (she/her/hers)
– University of Sydney
Small Animal Internal Medicine
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
PT
Complications of Cardiac Pacing in the Canine Patient: A Case Based Discussion
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
PT
Complications of Cardiac Pacing in the Canine Patient: A Case Based Discussion
Primary Presenter:
Jena West, LVMT (VTS-cardiology), MPH (Veterinary Technician) (she/her/hers)
– The University of TN College of Veterinary Medicine
Technician
Cardiology
In Person Only
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
PT
Decoding Canine Paroxysmal Episodes
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
PT
Decoding Canine Paroxysmal Episodes
Primary Presenter:
Jos Bongers, DECVN
– University of Glasgow
Neurology
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
PT
Neurological Complications of Congenital Portosystemic Shunts
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
PT
Neurological Complications of Congenital Portosystemic Shunts
Primary Presenter:
Mickey Tivers, BVSc (Hons) PhD CertSAS DipECVS MRCVS
– Paragon Veterinary Referrals
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
PT
QUIT: The Quality and Uncertainty Indicator Triage Tool
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
PT
QUIT: The Quality and Uncertainty Indicator Triage Tool
Primary Presenter:
Erik Fausak
Education & Research
In Person Only
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
PT
The Complex Nature of the Obesity Epidemic in Dogs and Cats
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
PT
The Complex Nature of the Obesity Epidemic in Dogs and Cats
Primary Presenter:
Joseph Wakshlag, DVM, DACVIM (nutrition), PhD, DACVSMR
– Cornell
Nutrition
In Person Only
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
PT
When Oncology Patients Become Internal Medicine Patients
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
PT
When Oncology Patients Become Internal Medicine Patients
Primary Presenter:
Martha J. Byard, RVT, LVT, VTS (SAIM) (she/her/hers)
– BluePearl Veterinary Partners South Charlotte
Co-Presenter:
Danielle D. DeCormier, LVT, VTS (Oncology) (she/her/hers)
– MedVet
Technician
Oncology
Small Animal Internal Medicine
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
PT
Why Your Antibiotic Susceptibility Test Looks Different: Breakpoint Revisions and Their Clinical Impact
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
PT
Why Your Antibiotic Susceptibility Test Looks Different: Breakpoint Revisions and Their Clinical Impact
Primary Presenter:
Cooper Brookshire, DVM, MS, DACVPM, Dipl. Epidemiology Specialty, DABVP (Canine and Feline Practice)
– Mississippi State University CVM
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
10:00 AM - 12:15 PM
PT
Understanding and Using Aerosol Therapy in Practice
10:00 AM - 12:15 PM
PT
Understanding and Using Aerosol Therapy in Practice
Primary Presenter:
Rebecca Legere, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM-LA
– Texas A and M
Equine
In Person Only
Pending CE: 2.0 Medical Hours
10:00 AM - 12:15 PM
PT
Workshop: Debriefing and Coaching Your Team Through Adverse Medical Events
10:00 AM - 12:15 PM
PT
Workshop: Debriefing and Coaching Your Team Through Adverse Medical Events
Primary Presenter:
Sheri Berger, DVM, DACVO
– VetVine
Co-Presenter:
Lori Kogan, PhD (she/her/hers)
– Colorado State University
Business, Leadership & Communications
Cardiology
Education & Research
Equine
Food Animal Internal Medicine
Neurology
Nutrition
Oncology
Small Animal Internal Medicine
Wellbeing
In Person Only
Pending CE: 2.0 Nonmedical Hours
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
PT
Diet-Associated Dilated Cardiomyopathy
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
PT
Diet-Associated Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Primary Presenter:
Lisa M. Freeman, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Nutrition) (she/her/hers)
– Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine
Cardiology
In Person Only
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
PT
A Guide to the Management of Gastro-Intestinal Impactions
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
PT
A Guide to the Management of Gastro-Intestinal Impactions
Primary Presenter:
Jessica Lee, RVN, VTS(IM-E)
– B&W Equine Hospital, CVS Veterinary LTD
Technician
Equine
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
PT
Clinical Disease and Its Impact on Drug Disposition in Ruminants
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
PT
Clinical Disease and Its Impact on Drug Disposition in Ruminants
Primary Presenter:
Danielle Mzyk, DVM, PhD, DACVCP
– North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Food Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
PT
Clinical Nuances of Cephalosporins and Fluoroquinolones: Choosing the Right Drug for the Right Patient
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
PT
Clinical Nuances of Cephalosporins and Fluoroquinolones: Choosing the Right Drug for the Right Patient
Primary Presenter:
Cooper Brookshire, DVM, MS, DACVPM, Dipl. Epidemiology Specialty, DABVP (Canine and Feline Practice)
– Mississippi State University CVM
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
PT
From Transition to Trajectory: How Early-Life Events Shape Chronic Disease in Cats
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
PT
From Transition to Trajectory: How Early-Life Events Shape Chronic Disease in Cats
Primary Presenter:
Alejandra Lablé
Small Animal Internal Medicine
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
PT
How to Make or Interpret Clinical Research Results in Ways That Are Meaningful for Patients
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
PT
How to Make or Interpret Clinical Research Results in Ways That Are Meaningful for Patients
Primary Presenter:
Constance White, DVM, MPH, PhD
– Oregon State University Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
PT
Microlessons in Myocarditis and Dilated Cardiomyopathy
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
PT
Microlessons in Myocarditis and Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Primary Presenter:
Bruce W. Keene, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology) (he/him/his)
– North Carolina State University
Cardiology
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
PT
Recommendations for Nutritional Management of Dogs and Cats with Pancreatitis
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
PT
Recommendations for Nutritional Management of Dogs and Cats with Pancreatitis
Primary Presenter:
Nicola A. Lakeman, MSc BSc(Hons) RVN VTS(Nutrition) (she/her/hers)
– IVC Evidensia Ltd
Technician
Nutrition
In Person Only
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
PT
Surgical Management and Long-Term Outcomes of Congenital Portosystemic Shunts
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
PT
Surgical Management and Long-Term Outcomes of Congenital Portosystemic Shunts
Primary Presenter:
Mickey Tivers, BVSc (Hons) PhD CertSAS DipECVS MRCVS
– Paragon Veterinary Referrals
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
PT
The Multiple Faces of Myoclonus in Dogs and Cats
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
PT
The Multiple Faces of Myoclonus in Dogs and Cats
Primary Presenter:
Theofanis Liatis, DVM MVetMed PhD DipECVN FHEA MRCVS (he/him/his)
– Plakentia Veterinary Clinic - Alimos, Athens, Greece
Neurology
12:15 PM - 1:45 PM
PT
ICW: ASVNU Annual Membership Meeting
12:15 PM - 1:45 PM
PT
ICW: ASVNU Annual Membership Meeting
In Person Only
12:15 PM - 1:45 PM
PT
Lunch Break
12:15 PM - 1:45 PM
PT
Lunch Break
In Person Only
12:15 PM - 1:45 PM
PT
SIG: Society for Comparative Endocrinology Business Meeting
12:15 PM - 1:45 PM
PT
SIG: Society for Comparative Endocrinology Business Meeting
In Person Only
Sponsored by
12:15 PM - 1:45 PM
PT
Technician Luncheon: What Your Pet Food Label Is Telling You
12:15 PM - 1:45 PM
PT
Technician Luncheon: What Your Pet Food Label Is Telling You
In Person Only
Sponsored by
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
PT
Your Role in Creating Inclusive Workplaces
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
PT
Your Role in Creating Inclusive Workplaces
Primary Presenter:
Mia S. Cary, DVM (she/her/hers)
– Cary Consulting
Wellbeing
In Person Only
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
PT
Applying Evidence to Better Prevent Laminitis in Practice
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
PT
Applying Evidence to Better Prevent Laminitis in Practice
Primary Presenter:
Andrew W. van Eps, BVSC, PhD, DACVIM
– University of Pennsylvania
Equine
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
PT
Clinical Consequences of Canine P-glycoprotein Deficiency
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
PT
Clinical Consequences of Canine P-glycoprotein Deficiency
Primary Presenter:
Katrina Mealey, DVM PhD DACVIM DACVCP (she/her/hers)
– Washington State University
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
PT
Locoregional Anesthesia for the Internal Medicine Patient
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
PT
Locoregional Anesthesia for the Internal Medicine Patient
Primary Presenter:
Jennifer L. Lyons, CVT, LVT, MS, VTS(ECC) (she/her/hers)
– MedVet
Technician
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
PT
Mast Cell Tumor: Year in Review
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
PT
Mast Cell Tumor: Year in Review
Primary Presenter:
Philip J. Bergman, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Oncology)
– Focused Ultrasound Foundation
Co-Presenter:
Douglas H. Thamm, VMD, DACVIM (Oncology) (he/him/his)
– Colorado State University
Oncology
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
PT
Medical Treatment of Congenital Portosystemic Shunts
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
PT
Medical Treatment of Congenital Portosystemic Shunts
Primary Presenter:
Gonçalo Serrano, DVM, MSc, DipECVIM-CA (Internal Medicine) (he/him/his)
– Faculty of Veterinary Medicine-ULHT, Lisbon, Portugal Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Belgium
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
PT
Paroxysmal Dyskinesia
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
PT
Paroxysmal Dyskinesia
Primary Presenter:
Corinne Flynn, VTS (Neurology) BSc (Hons) PgCert DipAVN (Anaesthesia) RVN
– CVS Ltd
Technician
Neurology
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
PT
SOTA: Dietary Fiber: Definitions, Analytical Challenges, and Roles in Commercial Pet Foods
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
PT
SOTA: Dietary Fiber: Definitions, Analytical Challenges, and Roles in Commercial Pet Foods
SOTA Speaker:
Kelly Swanson, MS, PhD (he/him/his)
– University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Nutrition
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
PT
The Evolving Landscape of Platelet Transfusions: From Indications to Innovation
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
PT
The Evolving Landscape of Platelet Transfusions: From Indications to Innovation
Primary Presenter:
Jillian Haines, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) (she/her/hers)
– Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
PT
The Role of the Brain in Energy Balance and Obesity
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
PT
The Role of the Brain in Energy Balance and Obesity
Primary Presenter:
Joshua Thaler, MD, PhD
– University of Washington, Dept. of Medicine
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
PT
Top 10 Food Animal Papers of 2025
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
PT
Top 10 Food Animal Papers of 2025
Primary Presenter:
Cileah Kretsch-York, DVM, MS, DACVIM (LAIM)
– NC State CVM
Co-Presenter:
Sarah Woods Cuneo, DVM DACVIM
– Iowa State University
Food Animal Internal Medicine
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
PT
Your Voice in ACVIM’s Research Strategy: Co-Creating the New Research Competency Framework
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
PT
Your Voice in ACVIM’s Research Strategy: Co-Creating the New Research Competency Framework
Primary Presenter:
Amy S. Stewart, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM) (she/her/hers)
– NC State University, College of Veterinary Medicine
Co-Presenter:
Sarah Guess, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM)
– Washington State University
Co-Presenter:
Romy M. Heilmann, Dr.med.vet., DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM-CA, MANZCVS (SAM), PhD, AGAF (she/her/hers)
– University of Leipzig, College of Veterinary Medic
Education & Research
In Person Only
1:45 PM - 6:00 PM
PT
Lab: Tracheal and Urethral Stenting
1:45 PM - 6:00 PM
PT
Lab: Tracheal and Urethral Stenting
Primary Presenter:
Carrie A. Palm, DVM, MAS, DACVIM
– University of California-Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine
Co-Presenter:
William Culp, VMD, DACVS
– University of California-Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
Pending CE: 4.0 Medical Hours
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
PT
A Review of Magnetic Resonance Imaging
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
PT
A Review of Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Primary Presenter:
Jessica Bautista, RVT, VTS-Neurology (she/her/hers)
– VCA Animal Specialty Group (San Diego)
Technician
Neurology
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
PT
Bone Marrow Examination: When, How, and What You Can Get from It
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
PT
Bone Marrow Examination: When, How, and What You Can Get from It
Primary Presenter:
Cynthia Lucidi, DVM, PhD, DACVP(CP) (she/her/hers)
– Michigan State University
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
PT
Clinical Consequences of Feline P-glycoprotein Deficiency
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
PT
Clinical Consequences of Feline P-glycoprotein Deficiency
Primary Presenter:
Katrina Mealey, DVM PhD DACVIM DACVCP (she/her/hers)
– Washington State University
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
PT
Diagnosis and Treatment of Laminitis
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
PT
Diagnosis and Treatment of Laminitis
Primary Presenter:
Andrew W. van Eps, BVSC, PhD, DACVIM
– University of Pennsylvania
Equine
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
PT
Down Cows: Diagnostics, Treatment, and Prognosis
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
PT
Down Cows: Diagnostics, Treatment, and Prognosis
Primary Presenter:
Cileah Kretsch-York, DVM, MS, DACVIM (LAIM)
– NC State CVM
Co-Presenter:
Sarah J. Blasczynski, BS, RVT, VTS-LAIM (she/her/hers)
– UC Davis VMTH
Technician
Food Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
PT
Improving Access to Radiation via Robotic Assisted Orthovoltage Therapy
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
PT
Improving Access to Radiation via Robotic Assisted Orthovoltage Therapy
Primary Presenter:
Karri Meleo, DVM, DAVCIM (O), DACVR (RO)
– PetCure Oncology/Thrive Veterinary Partners
Co-Presenter:
Neal Mauldin
– PetCure Oncology
Oncology
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
PT
Panel: Controversies in the Management of Congenital Portosystemic Shunts
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
PT
Panel: Controversies in the Management of Congenital Portosystemic Shunts
Panel Chair:
Gonçalo Serrano, DVM, MSc, DipECVIM-CA (Internal Medicine) (he/him/his)
– Faculty of Veterinary Medicine-ULHT, Lisbon, Portugal Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Belgium
Panelist:
Mickey Tivers, BVSc (Hons) PhD CertSAS DipECVS MRCVS
– Paragon Veterinary Referrals
Panelist:
Audrey K. Cook, BVM&S, MRCVS, MSc Vet Ed, DACVIM (SAIM); DECVIM-CA, DABVP (Feline)
– Texas A&M University
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
PT
SOTA: Dietary Fiber: Physiological Effects and Clinical Applications for Dogs and Cats
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
PT
SOTA: Dietary Fiber: Physiological Effects and Clinical Applications for Dogs and Cats
SOTA Speaker:
Kelly Swanson, MS, PhD (he/him/his)
– University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Nutrition
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
PT
The Role of the Brain in Glucose Regulation
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
PT
The Role of the Brain in Glucose Regulation
Primary Presenter:
Gregory Morton
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
PT
Beverage Break
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
PT
Beverage Break
In Person Only
4:05 PM - 4:30 PM
PT
Habit Formation for Veterinary Wellness
4:05 PM - 4:30 PM
PT
Habit Formation for Veterinary Wellness
Primary Presenter:
Christina Bove, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology) (she/her/hers)
– MOVES
Wellbeing
In Person Only
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
PT
Fresh Foods: A Feeding Fad or an Important Alternative
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
PT
Fresh Foods: A Feeding Fad or an Important Alternative
Primary Presenter:
Nicola A. Lakeman, MSc BSc(Hons) RVN VTS(Nutrition) (she/her/hers)
– IVC Evidensia Ltd
Technician
Nutrition
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
PT
Bleeding and Clotting in Canine Hepatobiliary and Gastrointestinal Disease: Principles and Case Examples
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
PT
Bleeding and Clotting in Canine Hepatobiliary and Gastrointestinal Disease: Principles and Case Examples
Primary Presenter:
Sarah Shropshire, DVM, PhD, DAVCIM-SAIM (she/her/hers)
– Colorado State University
Co-Presenter:
Sara Jablonski, DVM, PhD, DACVIM-SAIM
– Michigan State University
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
PT
Dispersing the Myth of Absolute Certainty: How to Interpret the Results of Endocrine Tests
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
PT
Dispersing the Myth of Absolute Certainty: How to Interpret the Results of Endocrine Tests
Primary Presenter:
Shir Gilor
Co-Presenter:
Chen Gilor, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (he/him/his)
– University of Florida
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
PT
Faster and Cheaper Systematic Reviews with Automation and Artificial Intelligence
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
PT
Faster and Cheaper Systematic Reviews with Automation and Artificial Intelligence
Primary Presenter:
Annette M. O'Connor, BVSc, MVSc, DVSc, FANZCVS (she/her/hers)
– Michigan State University, College of Veterinary Medicine
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
PT
Functional Insights into Struvite Formation in Cats and Dogs
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
PT
Functional Insights into Struvite Formation in Cats and Dogs
Primary Presenter:
Jodi Westropp, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)
– University of California
Co-Presenter:
Bart Weimer
Small Animal Internal Medicine
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
PT
Grain-free Diets & Canine Cardiac Disease: An Epidemiological Examination with Big Data
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
PT
Grain-free Diets & Canine Cardiac Disease: An Epidemiological Examination with Big Data
Primary Presenter:
Janice O'Brien, DVM, MPH, DACVPM (she/her/hers)
– Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine
Co-Presenter:
Audrey Ruple, DVM, MS, PhD, DipACVPM, MRCVS, FNAP
– Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine
Nutrition
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
PT
Multi-Disciplinary Jeopardy
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
PT
Multi-Disciplinary Jeopardy
Primary Presenter:
Beka Major, RVT, VTS (Neurology) (she/her/hers)
– Triangle Veterinary Referral Hospital
Co-Presenter:
Linda L. Merrill, LVT, VTS-SAIM (she/her/hers)
– AIMVT
Cardiology
Equine
Food Animal Internal Medicine
Neurology
Oncology
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
PT
Panel: Successfully Delivering Precision Medicine One Tumor at a Time
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
PT
Panel: Successfully Delivering Precision Medicine One Tumor at a Time
Panel Chair:
Heather M. Wilson-Robles, DVM, DAVCIM (Oncology) (she/her/hers)
– Ethos Discovery
Panelist:
Jacob Cawley, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology)
– Colorado State University
Panelist:
Joelle Fenger, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Oncology) (she/her/hers)
– Ethos Discovery
Panelist:
Sridhar Veluvolu, VMD, DACVIM (Oncology) (he/him/his)
– Ethos Discovery
Oncology
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
PT
SIG: Equine Endocrinology, PPID Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
PT
SIG: Equine Endocrinology, PPID Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health
In Person Only
Sponsored by
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
PT
SIG: Food Animal Internal Medicine: FAIM General Discussion Updates Sponsored by Elanco
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
PT
SIG: Food Animal Internal Medicine: FAIM General Discussion Updates Sponsored by Elanco
In Person Only
Sponsored by
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
PT
SIG: Liver Study Group
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
PT
SIG: Liver Study Group
In Person Only
Sponsored by
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
PT
Understanding Refeeding Syndrome
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
PT
Understanding Refeeding Syndrome
Primary Presenter:
Nicola A. Lakeman, MSc BSc(Hons) RVN VTS(Nutrition) (she/her/hers)
– IVC Evidensia Ltd
Technician
Nutrition
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
PT
Feeding Management for Pets with Kidney Disease
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
PT
Feeding Management for Pets with Kidney Disease
Primary Presenter:
Cassie Panning, BS, CVT, VTS (Nutrition) (she/her/hers)
– Animal Emergency and Referral Center of Minnesota
Technician
Nutrition
5:45 PM - 7:00 PM
PT
Wine & Cheese Happy Hour
5:45 PM - 7:00 PM
PT
Wine & Cheese Happy Hour
In Person Only
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
PT
ICW: VCCIS Business Meeting and Scientific Presentation
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
PT
ICW: VCCIS Business Meeting and Scientific Presentation
In Person Only
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
PT
ICW: NC State College of Veterinary Medicine Alumni Reception
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
PT
ICW: NC State College of Veterinary Medicine Alumni Reception
In Person Only
Friday, June 12, 2026
6:30 AM - 7:45 AM
PT
SIG: Equine Neurology
6:30 AM - 7:45 AM
PT
SIG: Equine Neurology
In Person Only
Sponsored by
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
PT
Wellbeing Lounge
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
PT
Wellbeing Lounge
In Person Only
Sponsored by
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
PT
Candidate Lounge
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
PT
Candidate Lounge
In Person Only
Sponsored by
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
PT
Recharging Zone
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
PT
Recharging Zone
In Person Only
Sponsored by
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
PT
Registration
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
PT
Registration
In Person Only
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
PT
Specialist Lounge
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
PT
Specialist Lounge
In Person Only
Sponsored by
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
PT
Technician Lounge
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
PT
Technician Lounge
In Person Only
Sponsored by
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
PT
Mobile App, CE & Information Desk
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
PT
Mobile App, CE & Information Desk
In Person Only
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
PT
Speaker Headquarters
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
PT
Speaker Headquarters
In Person Only
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
PT
Ongoing Urolith Discoveries in Dogs
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
PT
Ongoing Urolith Discoveries in Dogs
Primary Presenter:
Eva Furrow, VMD, PhD, DACVIM, DACVNU (she/her/hers)
– University of Minnesota
Co-Presenter:
Emily Coffey, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD (she/her/hers)
– University of Minnesota
Co-Presenter:
Jody Lulich, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) (he/him/his)
– University of Minnesota
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
PT
A Critical Look at Alternative and Unproven Cancer Therapies in Pets
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
PT
A Critical Look at Alternative and Unproven Cancer Therapies in Pets
Primary Presenter:
Jackie M. Wypij, DVM, MS, DACVIM (O)
– BluePearl
Oncology
In Person Only
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
PT
A Review of Theileria Orientalis in Cattle
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
PT
A Review of Theileria Orientalis in Cattle
Primary Presenter:
Rachel Oman, DVM, MS, DACVIM (LAIM)
– University of Missouri
Co-Presenter:
Emily J. Reppert, DVM,MS,DACVIM (she/her/hers)
– Kansas State University
Food Animal Internal Medicine
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
PT
Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Diabetic Dogs and Cats
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
PT
Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Diabetic Dogs and Cats
Primary Presenter:
Chen Gilor, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (he/him/his)
– University of Florida
Co-Presenter:
Jose Estrada, DVM
– University of Florida
Small Animal Internal Medicine
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
PT
Exploring Bladder and Urinary Tract Tumors in Dogs and Cats
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
PT
Exploring Bladder and Urinary Tract Tumors in Dogs and Cats
Primary Presenter:
Lindsay Carroll, BS, CVT, VTS(O)
– Violet Crown Veterinary Specialists
Technician
Oncology
In Person Only
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
PT
Neoplasia in Neurology: Understanding Multiple Brain and Spinal Tumors
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
PT
Neoplasia in Neurology: Understanding Multiple Brain and Spinal Tumors
Primary Presenter:
Vanessa Leiser, LVT, VTS (IM-Neurology) (she/her/hers)
– Partner Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center
Technician
Neurology
In Person Only
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
PT
Omics: A Translational Approach to Nutritional Management of Disease
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
PT
Omics: A Translational Approach to Nutritional Management of Disease
Primary Presenter:
Laura A. Motsinger, PhD, MBA (she/her/hers)
– Hill's Pet Nutrition
Co-Presenter:
Flavia Vaduva, DACVIM (Nutrition)
– Hill's Pet Nutrition
Nutrition
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
PT
Smart Strategies for Navigating MRI Purchases: Maximizing Value and Minimizing Risk
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
PT
Smart Strategies for Navigating MRI Purchases: Maximizing Value and Minimizing Risk
Primary Presenter:
Shannon P. Holmes, DVM, MSc, DACVR
– AXIS - Animal Cross-Sectional Imaging Specialists
Neurology
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
PT
SOTA: Classification and Diagnosis of Myocarditis
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
PT
SOTA: Classification and Diagnosis of Myocarditis
SOTA Speaker:
Leslie Cooper, MD
– Mayo Clinic
Cardiology
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
PT
SOTA: Development, Validation & Utilisation of the Ridden Horse Pain Ethogram: The Science
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
PT
SOTA: Development, Validation & Utilisation of the Ridden Horse Pain Ethogram: The Science
SOTA Speaker:
Sue Dyson, MA Vet MB PhD
– Independent consultant
Equine
In Person Only
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
PT
Vaccines in the 21st Century: Vaccines and Vaccination Practices
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
PT
Vaccines in the 21st Century: Vaccines and Vaccination Practices
Primary Presenter:
John Ellis, DVM PhD DACVP DAVCM (Immunology, Virology)
– University of Saskatchewan
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
PT
Addressing Medical Note Bloat in a Veterinary Teaching Hospital
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
PT
Reducing Note Bloat: Streamlining a SOAP Note to Improve Information Flow at AMC
Primary Presenter:
Ann E. Hohenhaus, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology & SAIM) (she/her/hers)
– Schwarzman Animal Medical Center, Director of Pet Health Information, Senior Veterinarian
Co-Presenter:
Nathan L. Cherzan, DVM (he/him/his)
– Animal Medical Center
Business, Leadership & Communications
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
PT
Pearls from Multidisciplinary Urolith Research
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
PT
Pearls from Multidisciplinary Urolith Research
Primary Presenter:
Eva Furrow, VMD, PhD, DACVIM, DACVNU (she/her/hers)
– University of Minnesota
Co-Presenter:
Emily Coffey, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD (she/her/hers)
– University of Minnesota
Co-Presenter:
Jody Lulich, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) (he/him/his)
– University of Minnesota
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
PT
Vaccines in the 21st Century: Bovine Respiratory Disease: Challenges and Research Trends
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
PT
Vaccines in the 21st Century: Bovine Respiratory Disease: Challenges and Research Trends
Primary Presenter:
Manuel F. Chamorro, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM-LA (he/him/his)
– Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine
Food Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
PT
A Multidisciplinary Approach to Copper-Associated Liver Disease: Internal Medicine and Nutrition Perspectives
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
PT
A Multidisciplinary Approach to Copper-Associated Liver Disease: Internal Medicine and Nutrition Perspectives
Primary Presenter:
Camille Torres-Henderson, DABVP
– Colorado State University
Co-Presenter:
Sarah Shropshire, DVM, PhD, DAVCIM-SAIM (she/her/hers)
– Colorado State University
Nutrition
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
PT
A UK Perspective on SGLT2 Inhibitors in Feline Diabetes
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
PT
A UK Perspective on SGLT2 Inhibitors in Feline Diabetes
Primary Presenter:
Laura M. Jones, BSc(Hons) DipAVN(SA) ISFMDipFN VTS(IM-SA) RVN (she/her/hers)
– VIMN Education Ltd
Technician
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
PT
Arrhythmias Secondary to Systemic Disease
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
PT
Arrhythmias Secondary to Systemic Disease
Primary Presenter:
Cherise Johnson, LVT, VTS (Cardiology)
– Old Growth Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care
Technician
Cardiology
In Person Only
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
PT
Breaking the Cycle: Management of the Recurrent Stone Formers
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
PT
Breaking the Cycle: Management of the Recurrent Stone Formers
Primary Presenter:
Eva Furrow, VMD, PhD, DACVIM, DACVNU (she/her/hers)
– University of Minnesota
Co-Presenter:
Emily Coffey, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD (she/her/hers)
– University of Minnesota
Co-Presenter:
Jody Lulich, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) (he/him/his)
– University of Minnesota
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
PT
Canine Cancer Immunotheraphy
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
PT
Canine Cancer Immunotheraphy
Primary Presenter:
Mark Mamula, PhD (he/him/his)
– Yale University
Oncology
In Person Only
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
PT
Cryptococcosis in Camelids and Small Ruminants
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
PT
Cryptococcosis in Camelids and Small Ruminants
Primary Presenter:
Erica C. McKenzie, BVMS PhD DACVIM (she/her/hers)
– Oregon State University
Food Animal Internal Medicine
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
PT
Maximizing Efficiency and Accuracy with an AI Scribe in Specialty Practice
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
PT
Maximizing Efficiency and Accuracy with an AI Scribe in Specialty Practice
Primary Presenter:
Anna Szivek, DVM DACVIM (med onco)
– kansas state university
Business, Leadership & Communications
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
PT
SOTA: A Horse is Performing Poorly: How Do We Identify the Underlying Cause
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
PT
SOTA: A Horse is Performing Poorly: How Do We Identify the Underlying Cause
SOTA Speaker:
Sue Dyson, MA Vet MB PhD
– Independent consultant
Equine
In Person Only
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
PT
SOTA: Exploring Advanced Pulse Sequences in Veterinary MRI and Their Diagnostic Significance
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
PT
SOTA: Exploring Advanced Pulse Sequences in Veterinary MRI and Their Diagnostic Significance
SOTA Speaker:
Shannon P. Holmes, DVM, MSc, DACVR
– AXIS - Animal Cross-Sectional Imaging Specialists
Neurology
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
PT
SOTA: Mechanisms and Treatment for Specific Forms of Myocarditis
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
PT
SOTA: Mechanisms and Treatment for Specific Forms of Myocarditis
SOTA Speaker:
Leslie Cooper, MD
– Mayo Clinic
Cardiology
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
PT
Strategies to Optimize Glycemic Control in Diabetic Dogs and Cats
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
PT
Strategies to Optimize Glycemic Control in Diabetic Dogs and Cats
Primary Presenter:
Francesca Del Baldo, DVM, MRCVS, PhD, DECVIM
– University of Bologna
Co-Presenter:
Antonio Maria Tardo, DVM, PhD, DECVIM-CA (Internal Medicine) (he/him/his)
– University of Bologna
Small Animal Internal Medicine
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
PT
Workshop: Feedback That Shapes Clinicians: Meaningful Conversations in Clinical Settings
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
PT
Workshop: Feedback That Shapes Clinicians: Meaningful Conversations in Clinical Settings
Primary Presenter:
Adeel Khan, BVMedSci, BVM, BVS, DACVIM (LAIM), PGCHE, FHEA, MRCVS
– University of Nottingham
Business, Leadership & Communications
Cardiology
Education & Research
Equine
Food Animal Internal Medicine
Neurology
Nutrition
Oncology
Small Animal Internal Medicine
Wellbeing
In Person Only
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
PT
Vaccines in the 21st Century: Advances in Feline Vaccines: Coronavirus and Beyond
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
PT
Vaccines in the 21st Century: Advances in Feline Vaccines: Coronavirus and Beyond
Primary Presenter:
Terza Brostoff, DVM, PhD, DACVM (she/her/hers)
– University of California, Davis
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
PT
Exhibit Hall
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
PT
Exhibit Hall
In Person Only
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
PT
Beverage Break
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
PT
Beverage Break
In Person Only
10:25 AM - 10:50 AM
PT
Utilizing Performance, Image, and Exposure to Build Your Personal Brand
10:25 AM - 10:50 AM
PT
Utilizing Performance, Image, and Exposure to Build Your Personal Brand
Primary Presenter:
Maura A. Stevenson, PhD (she/her/hers)
– MedVet
Wellbeing
In Person Only
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
PT
Feline Immune Complex-Mediated Glomerulonephritis and Plasma Cell Pododermatitis Research
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
PT
Feline Immune Complex-Mediated Glomerulonephritis and Plasma Cell Pododermatitis Research
Primary Presenter:
Jessica M. Quimby, DVM, PhD, DACVIM
– The Ohio State University
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
PT
Medication Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw in Cats: Clinical Findings, Diagnosis, Management & Prognosis
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
PT
Medication Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw in Cats: Clinical Findings, Diagnosis, Management & Prognosis
Primary Presenter:
Suzanna Hatunen, BVSc, DAVDC
– Veterinary Dental Services, LLC
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
PT
A Case-Based Approach to Urolithiasis in Goats
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
PT
A Case-Based Approach to Urolithiasis in Goats
Primary Presenter:
Kaitlyn McEnaney, DVM
– University of Minnesota
Co-Presenter:
Hilary Baskin, CVT
– Red River Zoo
Technician
Food Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
PT
Advances and Treatment of Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma in Humans: Potential Applications in Dogs
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
PT
Advances and Treatment of Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma in Humans: Potential Applications in Dogs
Primary Presenter:
Barbara E. Kitchell, DVM, Ph.D., DACVIM (SAIM and Oncology) (she/her/hers)
– VCA Veterinary Care Referral Center
Oncology
In Person Only
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
PT
Diagnosis and Management of Pulmonary Hypertension
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
PT
Diagnosis and Management of Pulmonary Hypertension
Primary Presenter:
Ray Zeuner, RVT, VTS (Cardiology)
– Veterinary Referral Center of Colorado
Technician
Cardiology
In Person Only
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
PT
Empowering Specialists to Assess the Science Behind Emerging Veterinary Products and Technologies
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
PT
Empowering Specialists to Assess the Science Behind Emerging Veterinary Products and Technologies
Primary Presenter:
Tracy Hill, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)
– Ethos Veterinary Health
Business, Leadership & Communications
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
PT
How CT Imaging Can Help Clinicians Understand and Manage Neck Pain in Horses
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
PT
How CT Imaging Can Help Clinicians Understand and Manage Neck Pain in Horses
Primary Presenter:
Richard J. Hepburn, BVSc MS(Hons) CertEM(IntMed) DipACVIM(LA) FRCVS
– B&W Equine Hospital, CVS Veterinary LTD
Equine
In Person Only
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
PT
Panel: A Comparative Cross-Species Dialogue on Myocarditis
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
PT
Panel: A Comparative Cross-Species Dialogue on Myocarditis
Panel Chair:
Leslie Cooper, MD
– Mayo Clinic
Panelist:
Philip R. Fox, DVM, MSc, DACVIM/ECVIM (Cardiology), DACVECC
– Schwarzman Animal Medical Center
Panelist:
Bruce W. Keene, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology) (he/him/his)
– North Carolina State University
Panelist:
Jose Novo Matos, DVM, DECVIM (Cardiology), MRCVS (he/him/his)
– University of Cambridge
Panelist:
Ashley Saunders, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology)
– Texas A&M University
Cardiology
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
PT
Small Ruminant Case Discussions
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
PT
Small Ruminant Case Discussions
Primary Presenter:
Ailbhe King, MVB, MSc, DACVIM (LAIM) (she/her/hers)
– North Carolina State University
Co-Presenter:
Lisa Gamsjaeger, Dr., Mag.med.vet, DACVIM, PhD
– North Carolina State University
Food Animal Internal Medicine
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
PT
SOTA: Emerging Veterinary MRI Technologies
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
PT
SOTA: Emerging Veterinary MRI Technologies
SOTA Speaker:
Steve Roberts, PhD (he/him/his)
– Hallmarq Veterinary Imaging Ltd
Neurology
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
PT
The Use and Abuse of Pet Supplements
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
PT
The Use and Abuse of Pet Supplements
Primary Presenter:
Laura Gaylord, DVM, DACVIM (Nutrition)
Co-Presenter:
Donna A. Raditic, DACVIM (Nutrition)
– Nutrition and Integrative Medicine Consultants
Nutrition
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
PT
Use of SGLT2 Inhibitors for Acromegalic Diabetic Cats
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
PT
Use of SGLT2 Inhibitors for Acromegalic Diabetic Cats
Primary Presenter:
Ellen N. Behrend, VMD, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) (she/her/hers)
– Auburn University
Small Animal Internal Medicine
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
PT
Workshop: Improve Your Teaching with Evidence
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
PT
Workshop: Improve Your Teaching with Evidence
Primary Presenter:
Bobbi J. Conner, DVM, DACVECC (she/her/hers)
– Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine
Business, Leadership & Communications
Cardiology
Education & Research
Equine
Food Animal Internal Medicine
Neurology
Nutrition
Oncology
Small Animal Internal Medicine
Wellbeing
In Person Only
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
PT
Approach to the Patient with Oral Mucosal Disease
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
PT
Approach to the Patient with Oral Mucosal Disease
Primary Presenter:
Jamie G. Anderson, DVM, MS, Dipl AVDC, Dipl ACVIM, F-AAOM
– Adjunct Professor/School of Dental Medicine, University of Pennsylvania
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
PT
Urinary Implants and Proteinuria
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
PT
Urinary Implants and Proteinuria
Primary Presenter:
Marilyn E. Dunn, DVM, MVSC, DACVIM (she/her/hers)
– University of Montreal
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
PT
ACVIM Awards Luncheon
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
PT
ACVIM Awards Luncheon
Business, Leadership & Communications
Cardiology
Education & Research
Equine
Food Animal Internal Medicine
Neurology
Nutrition
Oncology
Small Animal Internal Medicine
Wellbeing
Sponsored by
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
PT
Lunch Break
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
PT
Lunch Break
In Person Only
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
PT
Lunch with the Experts: Clinical Use of Sacubitril/Valsartan (Entresto) in Canine Heart Failure
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
PT
Lunch with the Experts: Clinical Use of Sacubitril/Valsartan (Entresto) in Canine Heart Failure
Primary Presenter:
Justin A. Carlson, VMD, DACVIM (Cardiology) (he/him/his)
– The Animal Cardiology Center
Co-Presenter:
Carl Toborowsky, MS, MA, VMD, DACVIM (Cardiology), FASE (he/him/his)
– University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine
Cardiology
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
Pending CE: 1.0 Medical Hours
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
PT
Lunch with the Experts: Diagnosing Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome: A Discussion of the New Guidelines
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
PT
Lunch with the Experts: Diagnosing Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome: A Discussion of the New Guidelines
Primary Presenter:
Natasha J. Olby, VetMB, PhD, DACVIM (Neurology), MRCVS (she/her/hers)
– NCSU
Neurology
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
Pending CE: 1.0 Medical Hours
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
PT
The Perils of Perfectionism (in Practice)
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
PT
The Perils of Perfectionism (in Practice)
Primary Presenter:
Jean-Yin Tan, DVM, DACVIM (LAIM), MBA (she/her/hers)
– University of Calgary
Co-Presenter:
Katherine Fogelberg, DVM, PhD (she/her/hers)
– Roseman University
Wellbeing
In Person Only
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
PT
Caregiver Burden in Feline Chronic Kidney Disease: Identifying How We Can Help
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
PT
Caregiver Burden in Feline Chronic Kidney Disease: Identifying How We Can Help
Primary Presenter:
Jessica M. Quimby, DVM, PhD, DACVIM
– The Ohio State University
Small Animal Internal Medicine
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
PT
Biomarkers in Pneumonia
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
PT
Biomarkers in Pneumonia
Primary Presenter:
Joseph Bruner, DVM, DACVIM (SA-IM)
– University of Illinois
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
PT
Bridging the Gap: Technician & Internist Co-Management of Chronic Disease
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
PT
Bridging the Gap: Technician & Internist Co-Management of Chronic Disease
Primary Presenter:
Martha J. Byard, RVT, LVT, VTS (SAIM) (she/her/hers)
– BluePearl Veterinary Partners South Charlotte
Co-Presenter:
Christian L. Eriksson de Rezende, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM)
– BluePearl Veterinary Partners South Charlotte
Technician
Small Animal Internal Medicine
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
PT
Cytopathologic Approach to the Diagnosis of Non-Endemic Mycoses
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
PT
Cytopathologic Approach to the Diagnosis of Non-Endemic Mycoses
Primary Presenter:
Shannon D. Dehghanpir, DVM, MS, DACVP (Clinical) (she/her/hers)
– LSU
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
PT
Diagnosis and Management of Acute and Chronic Renal Disease
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
PT
Diagnosis and Management of Acute and Chronic Renal Disease
Primary Presenter:
Harold C. Schott, II, DVM. PhD, DACVIM (he/him/his)
– Michigan State University
Co-Presenter:
Thomas J. Divers, DVM, PhD, DACVIM-LA, DACVECC
– Cornell University
Equine
In Person Only
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
PT
How Incivility Impacts Patient Safety
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
PT
How Incivility Impacts Patient Safety
Primary Presenter:
Bridget MacDonald, CVT, VTS (ECC)
Co-Presenter:
Sarah Ambrose-Kuhl, CVT
Business, Leadership & Communications
Cardiology
Education & Research
Equine
Food Animal Internal Medicine
Neurology
Nutrition
Oncology
Small Animal Internal Medicine
Wellbeing
In Person Only
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
PT
MRI Case Discussion: Spine Disease
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
PT
MRI Case Discussion: Spine Disease
Primary Presenter:
Philippa J. Johnson, BVSc, CertVDI, DipECVDI, MSc (Neuroimaging)
– Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine
Co-Presenter:
Alexane Durand
– Faraday Veterinary Neuroimaging
Co-Presenter:
Adriano Wang-Leandro
– Faraday Veterinary Neuroimaging
Neurology
In Person Only
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
PT
Panel: Exploring Solid Gastrointestinal Neoplasia in Small Animals: Interdisciplinary Perspectives
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
PT
Panel: Exploring Solid Gastrointestinal Neoplasia in Small Animals: Interdisciplinary Perspectives
Panel Chair:
Paula R. Giaretta, DACVP
– Texas A&M
Panelist:
Jenna H. Burton, DACVIM (Oncology) (she/her/hers)
– Colorado State University / Flint Animal Cancer Center
Panelist:
Katie Kennedy, DACVS
– XXX
Panelist:
Stanley L. Marks, BVSc, PhD, DACVIM (Internal Medicine, Oncology, Nutrition) (he/him/his)
– UC Davis
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
PT
Physiological Chemistry and Pathophysiology of Advanced Glycation End Products
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
PT
Physiological Chemistry and Pathophysiology of Advanced Glycation End Products
Primary Presenter:
Siobhan Bridglalsingh, DVM, MHEd., PhD, DACVIM (Nutrition)
Nutrition
In Person Only
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
PT
Preparing for Successful Transvenous Electrical Cardioversion in Horses
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
PT
Preparing for Successful Transvenous Electrical Cardioversion in Horses
Primary Presenter:
Erica C. McKenzie, BVMS PhD DACVIM (she/her/hers)
– Oregon State University
Co-Presenter:
JoAnn Slack, DVM MS DACVIM (she/her/hers)
– New Bolton Center, University of Pennsylvania
Equine
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
PT
SOTA: The History, Validation, Application and Utility of FAMACHA in Sheep and Goat Flocks in North America
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
PT
SOTA: The History, Validation, Application and Utility of FAMACHA in Sheep and Goat Flocks in North America
SOTA Speaker:
Ray M. Kaplan, DVM, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology), DEVPC
– St. George's University
Food Animal Internal Medicine
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
PT
The Use of Lactate in Equine Medicine: More Than Just Colic
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
PT
The Use of Lactate in Equine Medicine: More Than Just Colic
Primary Presenter:
Tine (Eva Christina) Schliewert, DVM, PhD, MSc, DACVIM-LA, DECEIM, CVA (she/her/hers)
– University of Glasgow
Technician
Equine
In Person Only
1:30 PM - 3:45 PM
PT
Panel: Omics-Driven Precision Medicine in Canine Oncology
1:30 PM - 3:45 PM
PT
Panel: Omics-Driven Precision Medicine in Canine Oncology
Panel Chair:
Lucas Rodrigues, DVM, MS, PhD
– FidoCure
Panelist:
Maciej Parys
– CanCan Diagnostics
Panelist:
William Hendricks
– TGen
Oncology
Pending CE: 2.0 Medical Hours
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
PT
Lab: Introduction to Hemoperfusion
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
PT
Lab: Introduction to Hemoperfusion
Primary Presenter:
Michael Kato, DVM DACVECC
– Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine
Co-Presenter:
Kat Davros
– University of Georgia
Co-Presenter:
Jiwoong Her, DVM, MS, DACVECC, DACVNU (he/him/his)
– North Carolina State University
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
Pending CE: 4.0 Medical Hours
2:15 PM - 3:45 PM
PT
Panel: Integration of Medical and Nutritional Interventions for Cats with Diabetes Mellitus
2:15 PM - 3:45 PM
PT
Panel: Integration of Medical and Nutritional Interventions for Cats with Diabetes Mellitus
Panel Chair:
Chen Gilor, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (he/him/his)
– University of Florida
Panelist:
Charlotte R. Bjornvad, DVM, PhD, DECVCN (she/her/hers)
– University of Copenhagen
Panelist:
Lucy J. Davison, MA VetMB PhD DSAM DECVIM (she/her/hers)
– Royal Veterinary College
Panelist:
J. Catharine Scott-Moncrieff, Vet MB, MA, MS, DACVIM-SAIM, DECVIM-CA (she/her/hers)
– Purdue University
Small Animal Internal Medicine
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM
PT
Performing Transvenous Electrocardioversion in Horses and Providing Post-procedural Care
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM
PT
Performing Transvenous Electrocardioversion in Horses and Providing Post-procedural Care
Primary Presenter:
JoAnn Slack, DVM MS DACVIM (she/her/hers)
– New Bolton Center, University of Pennsylvania
Co-Presenter:
Erica C. McKenzie, BVMS PhD DACVIM (she/her/hers)
– Oregon State University
Equine
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
PT
Comparative Risk Mitigation and Therapeutic Approaches to the Effects of Advanced Glycation End Products
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
PT
Comparative Risk Mitigation and Therapeutic Approaches to the Effects of Advanced Glycation End Products
Primary Presenter:
Siobhan Bridglalsingh, DVM, MHEd., PhD, DACVIM (Nutrition)
Nutrition
In Person Only
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
PT
Demystifying FIP Diagnosis and the Myths of FIP Therapy
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
PT
Demystifying FIP Diagnosis and the Myths of FIP Therapy
Primary Presenter:
Samantha Evans, DVM, PhD, DACVP, DACVM (she/her/hers)
– Colorado State University
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
PT
Diagnosis and Management of Abnormal Urination
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
PT
Diagnosis and Management of Abnormal Urination
Primary Presenter:
Harold C. Schott, II, DVM. PhD, DACVIM (he/him/his)
– Michigan State University
Co-Presenter:
Thomas J. Divers, DVM, PhD, DACVIM-LA, DACVECC
– Cornell University
Equine
In Person Only
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
PT
Management of Aspiration Pneumonia
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
PT
Management of Aspiration Pneumonia
Primary Presenter:
Eleanor Hawkins, DVM, DACVIM (she/her/hers)
– North Carolina State University
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
PT
Medication Error in Veterinary Medicine
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
PT
Medication Error in Veterinary Medicine
Primary Presenter:
Scott Shaw, DVM, DACVECC
– VCA Animal Hospitals
Business, Leadership & Communications
Cardiology
Education & Research
Equine
Food Animal Internal Medicine
Neurology
Nutrition
Oncology
Small Animal Internal Medicine
Wellbeing
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
PT
MRI Case Discussion: Brain Disease
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
PT
MRI Case Discussion: Brain Disease
Primary Presenter:
Philippa J. Johnson, BVSc, CertVDI, DipECVDI, MSc (Neuroimaging)
– Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine
Co-Presenter:
Alexane Durand
– Faraday Veterinary Neuroimaging
Co-Presenter:
Adriano Wang-Leandro
– Faraday Veterinary Neuroimaging
Neurology
In Person Only
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
PT
Panel: Nursing the Complicated Case: A Multi-Specialty Discussion
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
PT
Panel: Nursing the Complicated Case: A Multi-Specialty Discussion
Panel Chair:
Martha J. Byard, RVT, LVT, VTS (SAIM) (she/her/hers)
– BluePearl Veterinary Partners South Charlotte
Panelist:
Kristie Garcia, LVT, VTS (Cardiology)
– Garden State Veterinary Specialists
Panelist:
Beka Major, RVT, VTS (Neurology) (she/her/hers)
– Triangle Veterinary Referral Hospital
Panelist:
Jenny Cassibry-Fisher, RVT, VTS (Oncology)
– BluePearl Veterinary Partners
Technician
Cardiology
Neurology
Oncology
Small Animal Internal Medicine
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
PT
Panel: Translational Insights into Solid Gastrointestinal Neoplasia in Small Animals
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
PT
Panel: Translational Insights into Solid Gastrointestinal Neoplasia in Small Animals
Panel Chair:
Paula R. Giaretta, DACVP
– Texas A&M
Panelist:
Jenna H. Burton, DACVIM (Oncology) (she/her/hers)
– Colorado State University / Flint Animal Cancer Center
Panelist:
Katie Kennedy, DACVS
– XXX
Panelist:
Stanley L. Marks, BVSc, PhD, DACVIM (Internal Medicine, Oncology, Nutrition) (he/him/his)
– UC Davis
Panelist:
Venu G. Pillarisetty, MD
– UW Medicine
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
PT
SOTA: Diagnosing and Managing Anthelmintic Resistance in Small Ruminants
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
PT
SOTA: Diagnosing and Managing Anthelmintic Resistance in Small Ruminants
SOTA Speaker:
Ray M. Kaplan, DVM, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology), DEVPC
– St. George's University
Food Animal Internal Medicine
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
PT
The Role of Nutrition in Managing Feline Constipation
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
PT
The Role of Nutrition in Managing Feline Constipation
Primary Presenter:
Kara M. Burns, MS, MEd, LVT, CVT, VTS (Nutrition), VTS Hon (Internal Medicine, Dentistry) (she/her/hers)
– AVNT
Technician
Nutrition
In Person Only
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM
PT
Panel: Transvenous Electrocardiography with the Experts
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM
PT
Panel: Transvenous Electrocardiography with the Experts
Panel Chair:
Erica C. McKenzie, BVMS PhD DACVIM (she/her/hers)
– Oregon State University
Panelist:
JoAnn Slack, DVM MS DACVIM (she/her/hers)
– New Bolton Center, University of Pennsylvania
Panelist:
Meg Sleeper, VMD DACVIM
– University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine
Equine
3:45 PM - 4:30 PM
PT
Beverage Break
3:45 PM - 4:30 PM
PT
Beverage Break
In Person Only
3:55 PM - 4:20 PM
PT
Maintaining Your Resilience in an Ever-Changing World
3:55 PM - 4:20 PM
PT
Maintaining Your Resilience in an Ever-Changing World
Primary Presenter:
Maura A. Stevenson, PhD (she/her/hers)
– MedVet
Wellbeing
In Person Only
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
PT
Cardiac Supplements for Dogs with Heart Disease
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
PT
Cardiac Supplements for Dogs with Heart Disease
Primary Presenter:
Lisa M. Freeman, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Nutrition) (she/her/hers)
– Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine
Cardiology
Nutrition
In Person Only
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
PT
Diagnosis and Treatment of Aerodigestive Disorders
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
PT
Diagnosis and Treatment of Aerodigestive Disorders
Primary Presenter:
Megan E. Grobman, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD
– North Carolina State University
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
PT
Focused Ultrasound in Veterinary Medicine
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
PT
Focused Ultrasound in Veterinary Medicine
Primary Presenter:
Philip J. Bergman, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Oncology)
– Focused Ultrasound Foundation
Oncology
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
PT
Lessons Learned from the Food Animal Residue Avoidance Database
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
PT
Lessons Learned from the Food Animal Residue Avoidance Database
Primary Presenter:
Patricia D. Dowling, DVM, MSc, DACVIM (LAIM), DACVCP (she/her/hers)
– Western College of Veterinary Medicine
Food Animal Internal Medicine
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
PT
Leveraging AI to Enhance Image Quality and Workflow
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
PT
Leveraging AI to Enhance Image Quality and Workflow
Primary Presenter:
Fred A. Wininger, VMD MS DACVIM (Neurology)
– The Animal Neurology Center
Neurology
In Person Only
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
PT
Medical Management and Surgical Removal of Non-Responsive Equine Glandular Gastric Disease
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
PT
Medical Management and Surgical Removal of Non-Responsive Equine Glandular Gastric Disease
Primary Presenter:
Richard J. Hepburn, BVSc MS(Hons) CertEM(IntMed) DipACVIM(LA) FRCVS
– B&W Equine Hospital, CVS Veterinary LTD
Equine
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
PT
Molecular Diagnostics in Veterinary Oncology
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
PT
Molecular Diagnostics in Veterinary Oncology
Primary Presenter:
Evan Sones, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology) (he/him/his)
– Animal Cancer Care Clinic
Technician
Oncology
In Person Only
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
PT
Pancreatitis in Dogs: Evolving Strategies for Clinical Management
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
PT
Pancreatitis in Dogs: Evolving Strategies for Clinical Management
Primary Presenter:
Harry Cridge, MVB, MS, PG Cert Vet Ed, DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM-CA, FHEA, MRCVS (he/him/his)
– Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Small Animal Internal Medicine
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
PT
Patient Safety in the Oncology Setting
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
PT
Patient Safety in the Oncology Setting
Primary Presenter:
Christine Swanson, BS, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) (she/her/hers)
– BluePearl Grand Rapids
Oncology
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
PT
The Spectrum of Canine and Feline Hematopoietic Malignancies: Classification Through Flow Cytometry
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
PT
The Spectrum of Canine and Feline Hematopoietic Malignancies: Classification Through Flow Cytometry
Primary Presenter:
Emily D. Rout, DVM, PhD, DACVP
– Colorado State University
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
PT
SIG: Practicing Veterinary Medicine More Sustainably
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
PT
SIG: Practicing Veterinary Medicine More Sustainably
In Person Only
Sponsored by
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
PT
Colleagues and Cocktails - Connecting Communities
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
PT
Colleagues and Cocktails - Connecting Communities
In Person Only
Sponsored by
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
PT
ICW: American College of Veterinary Clinical Pharmacology, Annual Meeting
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
PT
ICW: American College of Veterinary Clinical Pharmacology, Annual Meeting
In Person Only
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
PT
ICW: AVHTM Presentation: Bark to the Future: Advancements in Canine Transfusions
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
PT
ICW: AVHTM Presentation: Bark to the Future: Advancements in Canine Transfusions
In Person Only
Saturday, June 13, 2026
7:00 AM - 11:30 AM
PT
Speaker Headquarters
7:00 AM - 11:30 AM
PT
Speaker Headquarters
In Person Only
7:00 AM - 12:30 PM
PT
Mobile App, CE & Information Desk
7:00 AM - 12:30 PM
PT
Mobile App, CE & Information Desk
In Person Only
7:00 AM - 12:30 PM
PT
Registration
7:00 AM - 12:30 PM
PT
Registration
In Person Only
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
PT
ECVIM Congress Highlights
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
PT
ECVIM Congress Highlights
Primary Presenter:
Lucy J. Davison, MA VetMB PhD DSAM DECVIM (she/her/hers)
– Royal Veterinary College
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
PT
Highlights of the ECEIM Congress 2025
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
PT
Highlights of the ECEIM Congress 2025
Primary Presenter:
Marco Duz, Diplomate ECEIM
Equine
In Person Only
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
PT
Radiation Safety During Fluoroscopically Guided Procedures
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
PT
Radiation Safety During Fluoroscopically Guided Procedures
Primary Presenter:
Kursten V. Pierce, DVM,DACVIM (Cardiology), FACVIM (Interventional Cardiology)
– North Carolina State University
Cardiology
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
PT
Bridging Imaging and Biomarkers: Tracking Stage B2 MMVD Progression and Pimobendan Response in Dogs
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
PT
Bridging Imaging and Biomarkers: Tracking Stage B2 MMVD Progression and Pimobendan Response in Dogs
Primary Presenter:
Geri A. Lake-Bakaar, DACVIM
– Evolution Veterinary Specialists
Technician
Cardiology
In Person Only
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
PT
Canine Degenerative Myelopathy: Pathophysiology and Clinical Trial
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
PT
Canine Degenerative Myelopathy: Pathophysiology and Clinical Trial
Primary Presenter:
Joan R. Coates, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Neurology) (she/her/hers)
– University of Missouri
Neurology
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
PT
Case-based Approach to Clinical Pharmacology for Sleep and Neuromuscular Disorders in Horses
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
PT
Case-based Approach to Clinical Pharmacology for Sleep and Neuromuscular Disorders in Horses
Primary Presenter:
Camilo Jaramillo-Morales, DVM, MS, DACVIM, PhD(c) (he/him/his)
– University of California, Davis
Co-Presenter:
Monica Aleman, MVZ cert., PhD, DACVIM (LAIM & Neurology) (Monica)
– University of California, Davis
Equine
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
PT
Detecting and Ruling Out Portosystemic Shunts Using Ultrasound
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
PT
Detecting and Ruling Out Portosystemic Shunts Using Ultrasound
Primary Presenter:
Eric C. Lindquist, DMV, DABVP (CFM)
– SonoPath.com
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
PT
Feline Urethral Obstruction: Research and Rational Treatment
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
PT
Feline Urethral Obstruction: Research and Rational Treatment
Primary Presenter:
Elizabeth B. Davidow, DVM, DACVECC (she/her/hers)
– Timberline Veterinary Emergency and Specialty
Co-Presenter:
Jennifer Waldrop, DACVECC
– Timberline Veterinary Emergency and Specialty
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
PT
Physical Examination Skills in the Context of Burgeoning Diagnostic Tests and AI
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
PT
Physical Examination Skills in the Context of Burgeoning Diagnostic Tests and AI
Primary Presenter:
Alexandra J. Burton, BVSc., PhD, MRCVS, DACVIM(LAIM) (she/her/hers)
– University of Wisconsin-Madison
Food Animal Internal Medicine
Pending CE: 1.0 Medical Hours
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
PT
Rethinking the Prevention and Management of Canine Esophagitis
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
PT
Rethinking the Prevention and Management of Canine Esophagitis
Primary Presenter:
Stanley L. Marks, BVSc, PhD, DACVIM (Internal Medicine, Oncology, Nutrition) (he/him/his)
– UC Davis
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
PT
The Risk of Canine and Feline Vector-Borne Co-Infection and Pathogen Interaction
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
PT
The Risk of Canine and Feline Vector-Borne Co-Infection and Pathogen Interaction
Primary Presenter:
Gad Baneth, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ECVCP
– The Heberew University of Jerusalem
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
PT
Transitioning from Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors to Precision Oncology
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
PT
Transitioning from Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors to Precision Oncology
Primary Presenter:
Doyun Kim, DVM, PhD
– Bon Animal Medical Center
Oncology
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
PT
Transport and Nursing Management of a Down Horse
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
PT
Transport and Nursing Management of a Down Horse
Primary Presenter:
Allison J. Stewart, DACVIM(LAIM), DACVECC
– The University of Queensland
Technician
Equine
In Person Only
8:00 AM - 10:10 AM
PT
Panel: Antimicrobial Resistance Working Together to Address the Problem
8:00 AM - 10:10 AM
PT
Panel: Antimicrobial Resistance Working Together to Address the Problem
Panel Chair:
Lucas G. Pantaleon, DVM MS DACVIM MBA
– DVM One Health
Panelist:
Vivienne Duggan, MVB PhD DACVIM DECEIM (she/her/hers)
– University College Dublin, School of Veterinary Medicine,
Panelist:
Mats H.T Troedsson, DVM PhD DACT DECAR (he/him/his)
– Gluck Equine Research Center
Panelist:
Jennifer L. Granick, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) (she/her/hers)
– University of Minnesota
Panelist:
Scott J. Weissman, MD (he/him/his)
– Seattle Children's Hospital
Business, Leadership & Communications
Cardiology
Education & Research
Equine
Food Animal Internal Medicine
Neurology
Nutrition
Oncology
Small Animal Internal Medicine
Wellbeing
In Person Only
Pending CE: 2.0 Medical Hours
8:00 AM - 10:10 AM
PT
Panel: The Role of Courageous Conversations in Promoting Inclusion, Equity, and Psychological Safety
8:00 AM - 10:10 AM
PT
Panel: The Role of Courageous Conversations in Promoting Inclusion, Equity, and Psychological Safety
Panel Chair:
Adeel Khan, BVMedSci, BVM, BVS, DACVIM (LAIM), PGCHE, FHEA, MRCVS
– University of Nottingham
Business, Leadership & Communications
Pending CE: 2.0 Nonmedical Hours
8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
PT
Lab: Management of Feline Ureteral Obstructions
8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
PT
Lab: Management of Feline Ureteral Obstructions
Primary Presenter:
Allyson Berent, DVM, DACVIM (she/her/hers)
– The AMC
Co-Presenter:
Chick Weisse, VMD, DACVS
– The AMC
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
Pending CE: 4.0 Medical Hours
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
PT
Knowledge Expedition: Navigating Construction, Design, and Financing Challenges for Specialty Hospital Design
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
PT
Knowledge Expedition: Navigating Construction, Design, and Financing Challenges for Specialty Hospital Design
In Person Only
Sponsored by
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
PT
Clinical and Faecal Parameters of Adult Dogs With Chronic Enteropathy Fed a Hydrolised Protein Diet Fortified or Not With a Probiotic Strain
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
PT
Clinical and Faecal Parameters of Adult Dogs With Chronic Enteropathy Fed a Hydrolised Protein Diet Fortified or Not With a Probiotic Strain
Primary Presenter:
Carla Giuditta Vecchiato, ECVCN Dipl. (she/her/hers)
– Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences, University of Bologna
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
PT
Guidewires: A Contemporary Review of Nomenclature, Types and Usage Recommendations
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
PT
Guidewires: A Contemporary Review of Nomenclature, Types and Usage Recommendations
Primary Presenter:
Christopher D. Stauthammer, DACVIM Cardiology (he/him/his)
– University of Minnesota
Co-Presenter:
Marisa M. Ciccozzi, DACVIM Cardiology
– Ethos
Cardiology
8:45 AM - 9:00 AM
PT
Comparison of Adrenal Cytology and Histopathology in Dogs and Cats: A Retrospective Multicentre Study
8:45 AM - 9:00 AM
PT
Comparison of Adrenal Cytology and Histopathology in Dogs and Cats: A Retrospective Multicentre Study
Primary Presenter:
Cameron Prior
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
9:10 AM - 9:40 AM
PT
Coronary Artery Anomalies in Animals
9:10 AM - 9:40 AM
PT
Coronary Artery Anomalies in Animals
Primary Presenter:
Brian A. Scansen, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology) (he/him/his)
– Colorado State University
Cardiology
9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
PT
Diagnosis and Management of Small Intestinal Ileuss
9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
PT
Diagnosis and Management of Small Intestinal Ileuss
Primary Presenter:
Frank M. Andrews, DVM, MS, DACVIM (LAIM)
– Louisiana State University/School of Veterinary Medicine
Equine
9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
PT
Diagnosis and Treatment of Feline Chronic Inflammatory Enteropathy and Triaditis
9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
PT
Diagnosis and Treatment of Feline Chronic Inflammatory Enteropathy and Triaditis
Primary Presenter:
Elizabeth M. Lennon, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)
– University of Pennsylvania
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
PT
Harnessing AI, Immunophenotyping, and Drug Sensitivity Testing for Individualized Canine Lymphoma Treatment
9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
PT
Harnessing AI, Immunophenotyping, and Drug Sensitivity Testing for Individualized Canine Lymphoma Treatment
Primary Presenter:
Kevin Choy, BSc (Hons), BVSc (Hons, 1st Class), MS, DACVIM (Oncology)
– BluePearl Pet Hospital Kirkland
Oncology
9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
PT
Identification and Management of Cachexia
9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
PT
Identification and Management of Cachexia
Primary Presenter:
Kara M. Burns, MS, MEd, LVT, CVT, VTS (Nutrition), VTS Hon (Internal Medicine, Dentistry) (she/her/hers)
– AVNT
Technician
Nutrition
Oncology
In Person Only
9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
PT
ISCAID Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) Treatment Guidelines Update
9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
PT
ISCAID Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) Treatment Guidelines Update
Primary Presenter:
Samantha Evans, DVM, PhD, DACVP, DACVM (she/her/hers)
– Colorado State University
Co-Presenter:
Petra Cerna, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), Dipl. ECVIM-CA, DABVP (Feline), MANZCVS (Medicine of Cats)
– university go Georgia
Co-Presenter:
Sally J. Coggins, BVSc (Hons I) MANZCVS (Medicine of Cats) PhD (she/her/hers)
– University of Sydney
Co-Presenter:
Krystle Reagan, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)
– Colorado State University
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
PT
Joint Complex Case Reviews with Transatlantic Insights
9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
PT
Joint Complex Case Reviews with Transatlantic Insights
Primary Presenter:
Yvonne R. Brandenburg, CVT, RVT, VTS (IM-SA) (she/her/hers)
– Ethos Veterinary Health
Co-Presenter:
Laura M. Jones, BSc(Hons) DipAVN(SA) ISFMDipFN VTS(IM-SA) RVN (she/her/hers)
– VIMN Education Ltd
Technician
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
PT
Metabolomics Research in Equine Medicine
9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
PT
Metabolomics Research in Equine Medicine
Primary Presenter:
Marco Duz, Diplomate ECEIM
Equine
In Person Only
9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
PT
Pneumonia: Diagnosis, Scoring and Treatment
9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
PT
Pneumonia: Diagnosis, Scoring and Treatment
Primary Presenter:
Jennifer Waldrop, DACVECC
– Timberline Veterinary Emergency and Specialty
Co-Presenter:
Elizabeth B. Davidow, DVM, DACVECC (she/her/hers)
– Timberline Veterinary Emergency and Specialty
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
PT
Stem Cell Therapy in Veterinary Medicine: Practical Applications for General and Specialty Practice
9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
PT
Stem Cell Therapy in Veterinary Medicine: Practical Applications for General and Specialty Practice
Primary Presenter:
Steven Garner, DVM, DABVP (Canine & Feline)
– Safari Veterinary Care Centers, Safari Stem Cell, Inc.
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
PT
Targeting Tumours with Precision: Focused Radiation, Chemotherapy and Drug Therapies for Cardiac Oncology in Pets
9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
PT
Targeting Tumours with Precision: Focused Radiation, Chemotherapy and Drug Therapies for Cardiac Oncology in Pets
Primary Presenter:
James Elliott
Oncology
In Person Only
9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
PT
Welfare and Health Implications of Gradual Cessation of Lactation in High-Producing Dairy Cows
9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
PT
Welfare and Health Implications of Gradual Cessation of Lactation in High-Producing Dairy Cows
Primary Presenter:
Matthias Wieland, DVM, PhD, Dip. ECBHM (he/him/his)
– Cornell University
Food Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
9:40 AM - 10:10 AM
PT
Balloon Valvuloplasty for Dogs and Cats: More Than Just the Tyshak®
9:40 AM - 10:10 AM
PT
Balloon Valvuloplasty for Dogs and Cats: More Than Just the Tyshak®
Primary Presenter:
Randolph L. Winter, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Cardiology) (he/him/his)
– Auburn University
Cardiology
10:20 AM - 10:50 AM
PT
Hybrid Interventional Cardiac Procedures: Tips, Tricks, and Lessons Learned
10:20 AM - 10:50 AM
PT
Hybrid Interventional Cardiac Procedures: Tips, Tricks, and Lessons Learned
Primary Presenter:
Randolph L. Winter, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Cardiology) (he/him/his)
– Auburn University
Co-Presenter:
Ashley Saunders, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology)
– Texas A&M University
Cardiology
10:20 AM - 11:20 AM
PT
A Surgery and Medicine Whole-Horse Approach to Joint Therapies
10:20 AM - 11:20 AM
PT
A Surgery and Medicine Whole-Horse Approach to Joint Therapies
Primary Presenter:
Kimberly L. Hallowell, DVM, DACVIM (LAIM) (she/her/hers)
– North Carolina State University
Co-Presenter:
Lauren V. Schnabel, DVM, PhD, DACVS, DACVSMR
– North Carolina State University
Equine
10:20 AM - 11:20 AM
PT
Adrenal Tumor Management: Radiation Oncology vs. Medical Oncology Perspectives
10:20 AM - 11:20 AM
PT
Adrenal Tumor Management: Radiation Oncology vs. Medical Oncology Perspectives
Primary Presenter:
Jackie M. Wypij, DVM, MS, DACVIM (O)
– BluePearl
Co-Presenter:
Lauren Fout, MVB, DACVR (RO)
– BluePearl
Oncology
10:20 AM - 11:20 AM
PT
Advances in Nephrocalcinosis and Nephrolithiasis
10:20 AM - 11:20 AM
PT
Advances in Nephrocalcinosis and Nephrolithiasis
Primary Presenter:
Rebecca F. Geddes, MA VetMB MVetMed PhD DACVIM(SAIM) FHEA MRCVS (she/her/hers)
– Royal Veterinary College
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
10:20 AM - 11:20 AM
PT
Antifungal Resistance, Use and Stewardship
10:20 AM - 11:20 AM
PT
Antifungal Resistance, Use and Stewardship
Primary Presenter:
Stephen Cole, MS, VMD, DACVM (he/him/his)
– University of Pennsylvania
Co-Presenter:
Emmelyn Hsieh, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) (she/her/hers)
– University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
10:20 AM - 11:20 AM
PT
Approach to Trauma: Scoring, Stabilization and Evidence Based Transfusions
10:20 AM - 11:20 AM
PT
Approach to Trauma: Scoring, Stabilization and Evidence Based Transfusions
Primary Presenter:
Elizabeth B. Davidow, DVM, DACVECC (she/her/hers)
– Timberline Veterinary Emergency and Specialty
Co-Presenter:
Jennifer Waldrop, DACVECC
– Timberline Veterinary Emergency and Specialty
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
10:20 AM - 11:20 AM
PT
Canine Protein-Losing Enteropathy: Our Evolving Understanding and the Impact on Diagnosis and Treatment
10:20 AM - 11:20 AM
PT
Canine Protein-Losing Enteropathy: Our Evolving Understanding and the Impact on Diagnosis and Treatment
Primary Presenter:
Sara Jablonski, DVM, PhD, DACVIM-SAIM
– Michigan State University
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
10:20 AM - 11:20 AM
PT
Cardiac Monitoring in Equine Athletes: Clinical Applications, Performance Associations, and New Insights
10:20 AM - 11:20 AM
PT
Cardiac Monitoring in Equine Athletes: Clinical Applications, Performance Associations, and New Insights
Primary Presenter:
Fe ter Woort, DVM, DVSc, DACVIM (LAIM), DECVSMR
– Equine Sports Medicine Practice
Equine
In Person Only
10:20 AM - 11:20 AM
PT
Hendra Virus: A Deadly Disease of Horses and Humans
10:20 AM - 11:20 AM
PT
Hendra Virus: A Deadly Disease of Horses and Humans
Primary Presenter:
Allison J. Stewart, DACVIM(LAIM), DACVECC
– The University of Queensland
Co-Presenter:
Evelyn A. Hodgson, BVSc MSc MANZCVS (she/her/hers)
– University of Queensland
Business, Leadership & Communications
Cardiology
Education & Research
Equine
Food Animal Internal Medicine
Neurology
Nutrition
Oncology
Small Animal Internal Medicine
Wellbeing
In Person Only
10:20 AM - 11:20 AM
PT
Pet Obesity: The Veterinary Technician's Role in Tackling a Growing Epidemic
10:20 AM - 11:20 AM
PT
Pet Obesity: The Veterinary Technician's Role in Tackling a Growing Epidemic
Primary Presenter:
Laura Warcholek, CVT VTS (Nutrition) (she/her/hers)
– Crest Hill Cat & Dog Clinic
Technician
Nutrition
In Person Only
10:20 AM - 11:20 AM
PT
Refining Diagnosis and Treatment of Canine Cushing’s Syndrome
10:20 AM - 11:20 AM
PT
Refining Diagnosis and Treatment of Canine Cushing’s Syndrome
Primary Presenter:
Andrew Bugbee, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) (he/him/his)
– Texas A&M University
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
10:20 AM - 11:20 AM
PT
Small Ruminant Lentiviruses and Transmissible Respiratory Tumors
10:20 AM - 11:20 AM
PT
Small Ruminant Lentiviruses and Transmissible Respiratory Tumors
Primary Presenter:
Caroline K. Griffin, DVM, MPH, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM) (she/her/hers)
– Tufts University
Food Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
10:20 AM - 11:20 AM
PT
Tethered Cord Syndrome: MRI Diagnosis and Surgery
10:20 AM - 11:20 AM
PT
Tethered Cord Syndrome: MRI Diagnosis and Surgery
Primary Presenter:
Rachel Lampe, DACVIM (she/her/hers)
– Canada West Veterinary Specialists
Co-Presenter:
Erin Keenihan, BSC,BVMS,MANZCVS,MVETMED,DIPECVDI
– Canada West Veterinary Specialists
Neurology
10:20 AM - 11:20 AM
PT
When Neurology Meets Internal Medicine: Managing Complex Cases with Multi-System Involvement
10:20 AM - 11:20 AM
PT
When Neurology Meets Internal Medicine: Managing Complex Cases with Multi-System Involvement
Primary Presenter:
Yvonne R. Brandenburg, CVT, RVT, VTS (IM-SA) (she/her/hers)
– Ethos Veterinary Health
Co-Presenter:
Zoe Hatfield, RVN, VTS (IM-Neurology) (she/her/hers)
– University of Glasgow Small Animal Hospital
Technician
Neurology
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
10:20 AM - 12:30 PM
PT
Panel: Discovering Small Animal Mobile Specialist Practice
10:20 AM - 12:30 PM
PT
Panel: Discovering Small Animal Mobile Specialist Practice
Panel Chair:
Heidi Barnes Heller, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) (she/her/hers)
– Barnes Veterinary Specialty Services
Panelist:
Julia A. Bates, DACVIM (SAIM) (she/her/hers)
– MOVES
Panelist:
Hattie Bortnowski
– Self Employed
Panelist:
Lydia Soydan
– MOVES
Business, Leadership & Communications
Pending CE: 2.0 Nonmedical Hours
10:50 AM - 11:20 AM
PT
Intracardiac Heartworms in Dogs
10:50 AM - 11:20 AM
PT
Intracardiac Heartworms in Dogs
Primary Presenter:
Ashley Saunders, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology)
– Texas A&M University
Co-Presenter:
Sonya R. Wesselowski, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology)
– Texas A&M University
Cardiology
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM
PT
Steroid Profiling in Canine Adrenocortical Incidentalomas
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM
PT
Steroid Profiling in Canine Adrenocortical Incidentalomas
Primary Presenter:
Kirsten van Bokhorst
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
PT
A Case Based Approach to Extracorporeal Therapy for Toxin Removal
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
PT
A Case Based Approach to Extracorporeal Therapy for Toxin Removal
Primary Presenter:
Mary Anna Labato, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), ACVNU (Founding Member) (she/her/hers)
– Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
PT
Applied Chemotherapy Math: Precision Dose Calculations, Dilutions, and Compatibility
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
PT
Applied Chemotherapy Math: Precision Dose Calculations, Dilutions, and Compatibility
Primary Presenter:
Danielle D. DeCormier, LVT, VTS (Oncology) (she/her/hers)
– MedVet
Technician
Oncology
In Person Only
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
PT
Canine Urothelial Tumor Management: Radiation Oncology vs. Medical Oncology Perspectives
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
PT
Canine Urothelial Tumor Management: Radiation Oncology vs. Medical Oncology Perspectives
Primary Presenter:
Jackie M. Wypij, DVM, MS, DACVIM (O)
– BluePearl
Co-Presenter:
Lauren Fout, MVB, DACVR (RO)
– BluePearl
Oncology
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
PT
Chiari-Like Malformations and Syringomyelia Revisited
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
PT
Chiari-Like Malformations and Syringomyelia Revisited
Primary Presenter:
Natasha J. Olby, VetMB, PhD, DACVIM (Neurology), MRCVS (she/her/hers)
– NCSU
Neurology
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
PT
Degenerative Neurological Diseases
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
PT
Degenerative Neurological Diseases
Primary Presenter:
Beka Major, RVT, VTS (Neurology) (she/her/hers)
– Triangle Veterinary Referral Hospital
Technician
Neurology
In Person Only
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
PT
Frequency and Impact of Cardiac Arrhythmias on Performance in Racehorses
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
PT
Frequency and Impact of Cardiac Arrhythmias on Performance in Racehorses
Primary Presenter:
Sian A. Durward-Akhurst, BVMS, MS, DACVIM, PhD, MRCVS (she/her/hers)
– University of Minnesota
Co-Presenter:
Cristobal Navas de Solis, LN, PhD, DACVIM (LA)
– University of Pennsylvania
Co-Presenter:
Mary M. Durando, DVM, PhD, DACVIM
– Equine Sports Medicine Consultants, LLC
Equine
In Person Only
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
PT
Gastrointestinal Sepsis: Pathophysiology and Treatment
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
PT
Gastrointestinal Sepsis: Pathophysiology and Treatment
Primary Presenter:
Jennifer Waldrop, DACVECC
– Timberline Veterinary Emergency and Specialty
Co-Presenter:
Elizabeth B. Davidow, DVM, DACVECC (she/her/hers)
– Timberline Veterinary Emergency and Specialty
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
PT
Influenza Virus Infections of Dogs and Cats
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
PT
Influenza Virus Infections of Dogs and Cats
Primary Presenter:
Jane E. Sykes, BVSc PhD MPH MBA DACVIM (SAIM) FNAP (she/her/hers)
– University of California, Davis
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
PT
Joint Therapy Case Discussions: Medicine and Surgery Perspectives
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
PT
Joint Therapy Case Discussions: Medicine and Surgery Perspectives
Primary Presenter:
Kimberly L. Hallowell, DVM, DACVIM (LAIM) (she/her/hers)
– North Carolina State University
Co-Presenter:
Lauren V. Schnabel, DVM, PhD, DACVS, DACVSMR
– North Carolina State University
Equine
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
PT
Malabsorption as a Major Driver of Chronic Inflammatory Enteropathy: Implications for Diagnosis and Diet Trials
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
PT
Malabsorption as a Major Driver of Chronic Inflammatory Enteropathy: Implications for Diagnosis and Diet Trials
Primary Presenter:
Jan S. Suchodolski, DrMedVet, PhD, DACVM (Immunology)
– Texas A&M University
Co-Presenter:
Maryanne Murphy, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Nutrition)
– University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
PT
One Health Under Threat: The Screwworm Challenge to Animals, Humans, and Food Systems
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
PT
One Health Under Threat: The Screwworm Challenge to Animals, Humans, and Food Systems
Primary Presenter:
Heather Walden, MS, PhD
– University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine
Business, Leadership & Communications
Cardiology
Education & Research
Equine
Food Animal Internal Medicine
Neurology
Nutrition
Oncology
Small Animal Internal Medicine
Wellbeing
In Person Only
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
PT
Panel: Decision-Making in Veterinary Cardiac Interventions
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
PT
Panel: Decision-Making in Veterinary Cardiac Interventions
Panel Chair:
Christopher D. Stauthammer, DACVIM Cardiology (he/him/his)
– University of Minnesota
Panelist:
Kursten V. Pierce, DVM,DACVIM (Cardiology), FACVIM (Interventional Cardiology)
– North Carolina State University
Panelist:
Ashley Saunders, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology)
– Texas A&M University
Panelist:
Brian A. Scansen, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology) (he/him/his)
– Colorado State University
Panelist:
Randolph L. Winter, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Cardiology) (he/him/his)
– Auburn University
Cardiology
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
PT
Radiography, Ultrasonography, and Other Advanced Imaging in Small Ruminants
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
PT
Radiography, Ultrasonography, and Other Advanced Imaging in Small Ruminants
Primary Presenter:
Caroline K. Griffin, DVM, MPH, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM) (she/her/hers)
– Tufts University
Food Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
PT
Efficacy of Trilostane Treatment in Reducing Proteinuria Secondary to Canine Spontaneous Hypercortisolism
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
PT
Efficacy of Trilostane Treatment in Reducing Proteinuria Secondary to Canine Spontaneous Hypercortisolism
Primary Presenter:
Filippo Tagliasacchi (he/him/his)
– University of Bologna
Small Animal Internal Medicine
In Person Only
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
PT
Spectrum of Care for Specialists: Supporting Our Communities
7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
PT
Spectrum of Care for Specialists: Supporting Our Communities
Virtual Presenter:
Sheena Warman
Business, Leadership & Communications
Cardiology
Education & Research
Equine
Food Animal Internal Medicine
Neurology
Nutrition
Oncology
Small Animal Internal Medicine
Wellbeing
8:15 AM - 9:15 AM
PT
Navigating Oncology Cases Through a Spectrum of Care Lens
8:15 AM - 9:15 AM
PT
Navigating Oncology Cases Through a Spectrum of Care Lens
Virtual Presenter:
Ruthanne Chun, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology), DFNAP (she/her/hers)
– University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine
Virtual Co-Presenter:
Elizabeth E Alvarez, DVM, DABVP (she/her/hers)
– UW-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine
Oncology
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
PT
Development of Spectrum of Care Guidelines for Mitral Valve Disease
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
PT
Development of Spectrum of Care Guidelines for Mitral Valve Disease
Virtual Presenter:
Melanie J. Hezzell, MA VetMB PhD CertVDI CertVC FHEA FRCVS DACVIM (Cardiology) (she/her/hers)
– University of Bristol
Virtual Co-Presenter:
Marisa Ames, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology)
– University of California at Davis
Virtual Co-Presenter:
Emily McCobb, DVM MS DACVAA (she/her/hers)
– UC Davis
Cardiology
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PT
Managing GI Disease on a Budget: A Spectrum of Care Approach
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
PT
Managing GI Disease on a Budget: A Spectrum of Care Approach
Virtual Presenter:
Sylvia Lesnikowski, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) (she/her/hers)
– ASPCA Animal Hospital
Small Animal Internal Medicine
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
PT
Managing IMHA and ITP on a Budget: Applying Spectrum of Care Principles
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
PT
Managing IMHA and ITP on a Budget: Applying Spectrum of Care Principles
Virtual Presenter:
Andrew J. Mackin, BVM, MVS, DVSc, DACVIM (SAIM), FANZCVS (he/him/his)
– Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Small Animal Internal Medicine
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
PT
Evidence-based Options When There Are Barriers to the 3-injection Melarsomine Protocol for Treatment of Canine HWD
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
PT
Evidence-based Options When There Are Barriers to the 3-injection Melarsomine Protocol for Treatment of Canine HWD
Virtual Presenter:
Marisa Ames, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology)
– University of California at Davis
Virtual Co-Presenter:
Kristin K. Jankowski, VMD, CCRP (she/her/hers)
– Open Door Veterinary Collective
Virtual Co-Presenter:
Emily McCobb, DVM MS DACVAA (she/her/hers)
– UC Davis
Virtual Co-Presenter:
Terry Spencer, DVM, MEd
– Open Door Veterinary Collective
Cardiology
Small Animal Internal Medicine