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2026 Great Lakes Veterinary Conference (GLVC)

Monday, June 15, 2026 to Wednesday, June 17, 2026

* Registration open until 5/29/26 at 11:59 PM (EDT)

Event Details

ATTENDEES NOTE:  GLVC CE credits are currently being calculated and verified.

You will not see your CE certificate in the app until verification is complete. We anticipate final certificates will be available no later than Friday, June 26. 

CE Certificates will be sent to the same email used in registration. If you need your certificate sooner than next week, or do not see an email, please contact us.

Take your entire veterinary team out of the clinic and onto Mackinac Island this summer for an unforgettable in-person CE experience at Mission Point Resort.

Earn valuable continuing education while reconnecting with your staff in a one-of-a-kind setting. Fresh air, waterfront views, and meaningful learning designed for the whole practice. It’s the perfect mix of professional growth and team bonding in a destination everyone will love.

Spots will fill quickly. Make plans now to learn, recharge, and elevate your entire team together.

Agenda

June 15
1:15 PM - 5:00 PM Courage Under the Coat: Leadership and Resilience in Veterinary Medicine with Elizabeth "Betsy" Charles, DVM, MA The opening session is worth 3 hours of CE credit.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Welcome Reception Registered attendees and guests welcome.
June 16
7:30 AM - 8:15 AM Breakfast with MVMA Leadership For registered attendees only, no guests.
RSVP during registration to attend this event.
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM Courage Under the Coat: Putting Resilience into Practice with Dr. Betsy Charles This workshop is designed for staff members of all levels and is worth 3 CE credits. Preregistration is required.
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM CE Sessions: Oncology with Carissa Norquest, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) Each 50 min. session is worth 1 CE credit.
Sponsored by IDEXX

8:30 - 9:20 am: From Suspicion to Specialist: Practical Approaches to Common Cancers

9:30 - 10:20 am: Confidence in Cancer Care: Practical Approaches to Mast Cell Tumor Diagnosis and Management

10:30 - 11:30 am: Confidence in Cancer Care: Practical Approaches to Lymphoma Diagnosis and Management 
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM CE Sessions: Preventive Care with Jennifer Lopez, DVM, MBA Sponsored by Antech

8:30 - 9:20 am: Enhancing Patient Wellness and Practice Growth Through Preventive Care: From Purpose to Practice

9:30 - 10:20 am: Enhancing Patient Wellness and Practice Growth Through Preventive Care cont. and No More Ruff Guesses: Unleashing the Precision of AI Diagnostics

10:30 - 11:30 am: No More Ruff Guesses: Unleashing the Precision of AI Diagnostics cont.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Lunch For registered attendees only.
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM CE Sessions: Cytology with Rick Alleman, DVM, PhD, DABVP, DACVP Sponsored by IDEXX

1:00 - 1:50 pm: The Do's and Don’ts of Cytology: Sample collection, slide preparation, and basic interpretation.

2:00 - 2:50 pm: The Cytological Criteria for Malignancy

3:00 - 4:00 pm: Evaluation of Urine Sediment With & Without Your Microscope
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM CE Sessions: Microbiology and Diagnostic with Meera Surendran-Nair, DVM, MS, MSCTR, Ph.D. DACV Sponsored by Antech

1:00 - 1:50 pm: MIC Drop: Results to Boost Your Diagnostics Game

2:00 - 2:50 pm: MIC Drop cont. and Urine the Right Place: A UTI Deep Dive with Microbiology that Matters

3:00 - 4:00 pm: Urine the Right Place cont.
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Mini Golf on the Green All attendees and registered guests welcome. Separate ticket purchase required. 

Sponsored by Faithful Companion Pet Cremation
June 17
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM CE Sessions: Hematology with Rick Alleman, DVM, PhD, DABVP, DACVP Sponsored by IDEXX

8:30 - 9:20 am: Significant Abnormalities in the Hemogram - Part 1: The numbers.

9:30 - 10:20 am: Significant Abnormalities in the Hemogram - Part 2: Detecting abnormal cell morphology with and without your microscope.

10:30 - 11:30 am: Hematology Case Challenges
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM CE Sessions: Preventative Care with Lindsay Avila-Bourne, DVM Sponsored by Antech

8:30 - 9:20 am: Paws and Effect: Sample Preparation Practices for the Most Accurate Results

9:30 - 10:20 am: Maximizing the Minimum Database with In-House Diagnostics: What's Up with that Reference Interval?

10:30 - 11:30 am: Laser Therapy for Busy Clinics: Less Drama, More Trauma Healing

Elevate Your Entire Veterinary Team This Summer at Mission Point Resort on Mackinac Island!

12 total in-person CE credits offered

RACE accreditation is being sought for this event.