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This program has been RACE-approved for 19 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval. RACE program number 20-1402352.
Each General Session is 1 worth 1 credit of CE.
27.0 Rise, Connect & Learn - Breakfast and Opening General Session
Saturday, October 10, 2026
8:00 - 9:20 am
Ballroom BCD
State of the State with MDARD: Zoonotic Disease Surveillance & Reporting in Michigan
Presented by Nora Wineland, DVM, MS, DACVPM, Michigan State Veterinarian, Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD)
This session fulfills the requirements of Rule 33 of R 338.4933 (e) of the Veterinary Practice Act under the Michigan Public Health Code.
36.0 Midday Momentum - Lunch and General Session
Saturday, October 10, 2026
11:30 am - 12:50 pm
Ballroom BCD
Vet Pulse: Trends, Changes & What’s Next
Presented by Jennifer Quammen, DVM, MPH, AVMA President
45.0 Closing General Session
Sunday, October 11, 2026
8:00 - 8:50 am
Gallery Overlook GH
On the Record with MVMA's Attorney: Veterinary Medical Records & the Law
Presented by Erin Hopper Donahue, JD, White Schneider PC
This session fulfills the requirements of Rule 33 of R 338.4933 (d) of the Veterinary Practice Act under the Michigan Public Health Code.
COMPANION ANIMAL TRACK
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SPEAKER(S)
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8:00 - 8:50 am
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1.1 Handling Possible Toxic Exposures in Companion Animals
Grand Gallery AB |
John Buchweitz, PhD, MS, DABT
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8:00 - 8:50 am
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2.1 ECG Interpretation Made Practical for General Practice
Grand Gallery CD |
Tamilselvam Gunasekaran, BVSc & AH, DACVIM (Cardiology) and Robert Sanders, DVM, MS, DACVIM
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8:00 - 8:50 am
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3.1 Flat Faces, Big Challenges: Anesthesia & Analgesia in Brachycephalic Patients
Grand Gallery EF |
Rebecca Johnson, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVAA
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9:00 - 9:50 am
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1.2 Updates on Toxic Reaction to Illicit Stimulants in Animals
Grand Gallery AB |
John Buchweitz, PhD, MS, DABT
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9:00 - 9:50 am
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2.2 Arrhythmia Management in General Practice: Do No Harm
Grand Gallery CD |
Tamilselvam Gunasekaran, BVSc & AH, DACVIM (Cardiology) and Robert Sanders, DVM, MS, DACVIM
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9:00 - 9:50 am
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3.2 Old Souls, New Challenges: Anesthesia & Analgesia in Geriatric Patients
Grand Gallery EF |
Rebecca Johnson, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVAA
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10:00 - 10:50 am
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1.3 Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
Grand Gallery AB |
John Buchweitz, PhD, MS, DABT
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10:00 - 10:50 am
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2.3 Arrhythmia Management: Case Based
Grand Gallery CD |
Tamilselvam Gunasekaran, BVSc & AH, DACVIM (Cardiology) and Robert Sanders, DVM, MS, DACVIM
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10:00 - 10:50 am
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3.3 One Size Fits NONE: Custom Anesthesia for Different Breeds
Grand Gallery EF |
Rebecca Johnson, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVAA
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1:00 - 1:50 pm
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10.1 Update on insulin treatment of diabetic dog and cats: What's new? When should you choose analog insulins in your diabetic patients?
Grand Gallery AB |
J. Catharine Scott-Moncrieff, Vet MB, MA, MS, DACVIM-SAIM, DECVIM-CA
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1:00 - 1:50 pm
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11.1 New Diets and Therapies: Evidence, Myths & Clinical Relevance
Grand Gallery CD |
Tamilselvam Gunasekaran, BVSc & AH, DACVIM (Cardiology) and Robert Sanders, DVM, MS, DACVIM
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1:00 - 1:50 pm
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12.1 Beyond the Beeps: What Anesthetic Monitors are Really Telling You about Anesthetic Complications
Grand Gallery EF
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Rebecca Johnson, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVAA
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2:00 - 2:50 pm
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10.2 SGLT2 inhibitors in diabetic cats: Mechanism of action, indications, monitoring, adverse effects and future applications.
Grand Gallery AB |
J. Catharine Scott-Moncrieff, Vet MB, MA, MS, DACVIM-SAIM, DECVIM-CA
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2:00 - 2:50 pm
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11.2 Anesthesia for Cardiology Patients: Tips for General Practice
Grand Gallery CD |
Tamilselvam Gunasekaran, BVSc & AH, DACVIM (Cardiology) and Robert Sanders, DVM, MS, DACVIM
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2:00 - 2:50 pm
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12.2 Pain Control By Design: Strategic Pharmacologic & Nonpharmacologic Analgesic Techniques
Grand Gallery EF |
Rebecca Johnson, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVAA
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3:30 - 5:00 pm
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19.1 Diabetic monitoring in dogs and cats: Glycated proteins, continuous glucose monitoring, ketone meters and more!
Grand Gallery AB |
J. Catharine Scott-Moncrieff, Vet MB, MA, MS, DACVIM-SAIM, DECVIM-CA
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3:30 - 5:00 pm
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20.1 Managing Heart Failure in General Practice: Cookie Cutter Approach
Grand Gallery CD |
Tamilselvam Gunasekaran, BVSc & AH, DACVIM (Cardiology) and Robert Sanders, DVM, MS, DACVIM
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3:30 - 5:00 pm
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21.1 Hot Topics in Companion Anesthesia
Grand Gallery EF
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Rebecca Johnson, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVAA
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EQUINE TRACK
Gallery Overlook B
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TIME
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TOPIC/SPONSOR
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SPEAKER(S)
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8:00 - 8:50 am
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4.1 Equine Metabolic Disease
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Jamie Pribyl, DVM
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9:00 - 9:50 am
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4.2 Extra-Articular Joint Therapies: Synovitis Diagnosis & Treatment - The Sooner the Better
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Jamie Pribyl, DVM
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10:00 - 10:50 am
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4.3 The Equine Treatment Toolbox: Unraveling the Confusion Between Pioneer Drugs, Devices, Compounds, & Generics
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Jamie Pribyl, DVM
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1:00 - 1:50 pm
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13.1 From Surveillance to Stall-Side: 2026 Infectious Disease Update
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Jamie Pribyl, DVM
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2:00 - 2:50 pm
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13.2 Beyond Squamous Disease: Glandular Disease & It’s Impact on Performance
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Jamie Pribyl, DVM
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3:30 - 5:00 pm
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22.1 Hot Topics in the Equine Industry: Navigating Clinical & Regulatory Change in Equine Practice
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Jamie Pribyl, DVM
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FOOD ANIMAL TRACK
Gallery Overlook A
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TIME
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TOPIC/SESSION
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SPEAKER(S)
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8:00 - 8:50 am
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5.1 Infectious Hoof Lesions
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Laura Solano, DVM, PhD
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9:00 - 9:50 am
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5.2 Non-Infectious Hoof Lesions
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Laura Solano, DVM, PhD
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10:00 - 10:50 am
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5.3 Working Through a Real Lameness Case
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Laura Solano, DVM, PhD
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1:00 - 1:50 pm
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14.1 The Big 3 Small Ruminant Diseases:
CAE, CL & John’s |
Melissa Holahan, DVM, DACVECC
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2:00 - 2:50 pm
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14.2 Colostrum Counts: Best Practices for Dairy Goat Kids
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Melissa Holahan, DVM, DACVECC
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3:30 - 5:00 pm
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23.1 Beyond the Bleat: Practical Medicine for Sheep and Goats
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Melissa Holahan, DVM, DACVECC
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PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TRACK
Gallery Overlook CD
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TIME
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TOPIC/SESSION
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SPEAKER(S)
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8:00 - 8:50 am
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7.1 KPIs: What are Key Expense Ratios & What Do They Mean for Your Practice?
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Bret Halishak
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9:00 - 9:50 am
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7.2 Financial Wellness of Your Practice: Let's Talk About It
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Bret Halishak
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10:00 - 10:50 am
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7.3 Start Up or Acquisition Panel Discussion: What is the best course of action for you? |
Bret Halishak
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1:00 - 1:50 pm
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16.1 Interview Skills for Everyone
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Julie A. Cappel, DVM
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2:00 - 2:50 pm
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16.2 Doctor Mentorship: Paving the Road to Confidence
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Lindsey Hedges-Gieseking, DVM
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3:30 - 5:00 pm
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25.1 Generational Changes in Vet Med: What we can learn from each other?
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Facilitated by a Panel of Practitioners of Different Generations and Practice Types
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VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY TRACK
Gallery Overlook GH
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TOPIC/SESSION
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SPEAKER(S)
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8:00 - 10:50 am
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6.1 Leveling Up Anesthesia: A Case Workup Adventure (3-hour workshop)
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Brooke Bush, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia) and Anna Mclour, RVT, VTS-AA
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1:00 - 1:50 pm
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15.1 Practical Nutrition for General Practice
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Megan Sprinkle, DVM, DACVIM (Nutrition)
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2:00 - 2:50 pm
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15.2 Nutrition Truths: Updates on the Latest Pet Dietary Trends
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Megan Sprinkle, DVM, DACVIM (Nutrition)
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3:30 - 5:00 pm
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24.1 Feeding Picky Pets; Practical Strategies for Clinical & Home Nutrition
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Megan Sprinkle, DVM, DACVIM (Nutrition)
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VETERINARY TEAM FOUNDATIONS
Gallery Overlook EF
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TIME
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TOPIC/SESSION
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SPEAKER(S)
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8:00 - 8:50 am
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8.1 Personal EQ Awareness: Do You Know What is Going on with You?
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John R. Stoker
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9:00 - 9:50 am
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8.2 Personal EQ Management: Do You Know How to Manage Yourself?
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John R. Stoker
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10:00 - 10:50 am
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8.3 Interpersonal EQ Awareness: Can You Recognize What is Going On with Others?
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John R. Stoker
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1:00 - 1:50 pm
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17.1 Interpersonal EQ Management: How Do You Manage Interpersonal Dynamics?
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John R. Stoker
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2:00 - 2:50 pm
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17.2 The Preparation Principle: How Do You Talk about What Matters Most?
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John R. Stoker
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3:30 - 5:00 pm
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26.1 The Reflection Principle: Can You Establish Rapport and Connect with Anyone?
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John R. Stoker
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COMPANION ANIMALGrand Gallery AB
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TOPIC/SESSION
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SPEAKER(S)
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9:30 - 10:20 am
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28.1 Management of Acute Onset Diarrhea in Dogs
Grand Gallery AB
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Harry Cridge, MVB, MS, PG Cert Vet Ed, DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM-CA, FHEA, MRCVS
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9:30 - 10:20 am
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29.1 Euthanasia Reimagined
Grand Gallery CD |
Kathleen Cooney, DVM, MS, CHPV, CCFP
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9:30 - 10:20 am
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30.1 Posture as a Guide to Diagnosis: Function Follows Form
Grand Gallery EF
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Tari Kern, DVM, CCRP, CVMA, CVSMT
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10:30 - 11:20 am
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28.2 Picking the Right Diet for the Chronic Enteropathy Dog
Grand Gallery AB |
Harry Cridge, MVB, MS, PG Cert Vet Ed, DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM-CA, FHEA, MRCVS
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10:30 - 11:20 am
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29.2 Tips for a Technically Smooth Euthanasia
Grand Gallery CD |
Kathleen Cooney, DVM, MS, CHPV, CCFP
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10:30 - 11:20 am
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30.2 Oh, Weight! Let's Talk About the Elephant in the Room
Grand Gallery EF
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Tari Kern, DVM, CCRP, CVMA, CVSMT
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1:00 - 1:50 pm
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37.1 Tackling Triaditis in Cats with Confidence
Grand Gallery AB |
Harry Cridge, MVB, MS, PG Cert Vet Ed, DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM-CA, FHEA, MRCVS
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1:00 - 1:50 pm
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38.1 Challenging Euthanasia Cases
Grand Gallery CD |
Kathleen Cooney, DVM, MS, CHPV, CCFP
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1:00 - 1:50 pm
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39.1 Rehabilitation Tips for General Practice
Grand Gallery EF
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Tari Kern, DVM, CCRP, CVMA, CVSMT
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2:00 - 2:50 pm
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37.2 Diagnosis and Treatment of IMHA in Dogs
Grand Gallery AB |
Harry Cridge, MVB, MS, PG Cert Vet Ed, DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM-CA, FHEA, MRCVS
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2:00 - 2:50 pm
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38.2 End of Life Care Session: When Quality of Scales Aren't Enough
Grand Gallery CD |
Kathleen Cooney, DVM, MS, CHPV, CCFP
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2:00 - 2:50 pm
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39.2 Nervous About Nerves: Neurologic Rehabilitation Care
Grand Gallery EF
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Tari Kern, DVM, CCRP, CVMA, CVSMT
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3:00 - 3:50 pm
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37.3 Diagnosis and Treatment of ITP in Dogs
Grand Gallery AB |
Harry Cridge, MVB, MS, PG Cert Vet Ed, DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM-CA, FHEA, MRCVS
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3:00 - 3:50 pm
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38.3 End of Life Care Session: Compassion Fatigue: Finding Harmony
Grand Gallery CD |
Kathleen Cooney, DVM, MS, CHPV, CCFP
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3:00 - 3:50 pm
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39.3 Aging Gracefully: 12 is the New 6
Grand Gallery EF
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Tari Kern, DVM, CCRP, CVMA, CVSMT
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Mini Sessions
4:00 - 4:20 again 4:30 - 4:50 pm |
37.4 Tackling Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
Grand Gallery AB |
Harry Cridge, MVB, MS, PG Cert Vet Ed, DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM-CA, FHEA, MRCVS
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Mini Sessions
4:00 - 4:20 again 4:30 - 4:50 pm |
38.4 Test Your Euthanasia Know-How
Grand Gallery CD |
Kathleen Cooney, DVM, MS, CHPV, CCFP
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Mini Sessions
4:00 - 4:20 again 4:30 - 4:50 pm |
39.4 Rehab Roulette - Cases and Inquires
Grand Gallery EF
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Tari Kern, DVM, CCRP, CVMA, CVSMT
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EQUINE TRACKGallery Overlook B
| TIME | TOPIC/SESSION | SPEAKER(S) |
| 9:30 - 10:20 am | 31.1 PPID - Where we've come from. | Harold Schott, DVM, PhD, DACVIM |
| 10:30 - 11:20 am | 31.2 PPID - Where we're going in the future. | Harold Schott, DVM, PhD, DACVIM |
| 1:00 - 1:50 pm | 40.1 Equine Sedation | Sara Taylor, DVM, DACVAA |
| 2:00 - 2:50 pm | 40.2 Chondroprotective Therapies in Equine Osteoarthritis: Evidence, Expectations, & Best Practices | Patrick W. Foth, BSc, BVMS, MS, MRCVS DACVS-LA |
| 3:00 - 3:50 pm | 40.3 Bisphosphonates in Equine Medicine: From Bone Remodeling to Clinical Application | Patrick W. Foth, BSc, BVMS, MS, MRCVS DACVS-LA |
| 4:00 - 4:50 pm | 40.4 Equine Joint Injections: Past, Present, and Future | Patrick W. Foth, BSc, BVMS, MS, MRCVS DACVS-LA |
FOOD ANIMAL TRACK
Gallery Overlook A
| TIME | TOPIC/SESSION | SPEAKER(S) |
| 9:30 - 10:20 am | 32.1 Food Animal Dermatology | Paul Bloom. DVM, Diplomate ABVP, DACVD |
| 10:30 - 11:20 am | 32.2 VET-CVI: Moving Animals, Moving Forward | Theresa Drysdale, DVM |
| 1:00 - 1:50 pm | 41.1 Epidurals and Anesthesia: Don’t fear, I’ll Make it Clear & Caesarean section |
Aaron Slater, DVM |
| 2:00 - 2:50 pm | 41.2 Showpig Treatment and Vaccination Guidelines and Common Surgeries |
Aaron Slater, DVM |
| 3:00 - 3:50 pm | 41.3 Bovine Anaplasmosis: Diagnosis and Management Insights for Practitioners |
Risa R. Pesapane, MS, PhD |
| 4:00 - 4:50 pm | 41.4 Bovine Theileriosis: What Practitioners Need to Know About an Emerging Threat |
Risa R. Pesapane, MS, PhD |
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TRACK
Gallery Overlook CD
| TIME | TOPIC/SESSION | SPEAKER(S) |
| 9:30 - 10:20 am | 34.1 Team Values Workshop Part 1 - Let Your Culture Be the Bad Cop: It’s the Best Tool for Accountability |
Rhys Giannarelli |
| 10:30 - 11:20 am | 34.2 Team Values Workshop Part 2 - Great, So You Have Core Values: Now What? | Rhys Giannarelli |
| 1:00 - 1:50 pm | 43.1 Team Values Workshop Part 3 - Bonuses: Yay, Nay, or Fluff? | Rhys Giannarelli |
| 2:00 - 2:50 pm | 43.2 Vision Quest: Do You Even Know Where You're Going? If You Don’t, How Does Your Team? |
Rhys Giannarelli |
| 3:00 - 3:50 pm | 43.3 How Do You Know When You Are Winning? You Look at the Scoreboard | Rhys Giannarelli |
| Mini Sessions 4:00 - 4:20 again 4:30 - 4:50 pm |
43.4 DVM Salary - Know Your Budget, Have Them Slice the Pie | Rhys Giannarelli |
VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY TRACKGallery Overlook GH
| TIME | TOPIC/SESSION | SPEAKER(S) |
| 9:30 - 10:20 am | 33.1 Equine Emergencies: Are you ready? | Shana Filipek, CVT, VTS-EVN |
| 10:30 - 11:20 am | 33.2 Equine Wound Management | Shana Filipek, CVT, VTS-EVN |
| 1:00 - 1:50 pm | 42.1 Equine Guttural Pouch | Shana Filipek, CVT, VTS-EVN |
| 2:00 - 2:50 pm | 42.2 Anesthetic Considerations for Pediatric and Geriatric Patients |
Travis Bruns, CVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia) |
| 3:00 - 3:50 pm | 42.3 Respiratory Considerations of the Anesthetized Patient |
Travis Bruns, CVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia) |
| Mini Sessions 4:00 - 4:20 again 4:30 - 4:50 pm |
42.4 Roll for Anesthesia Case-Based Game | Travis Bruns, CVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia) |
VETERINARY TEAM FOUNDATIONSGallery Overlook EF
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TOPIC/SESSION
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SPEAKER(S)
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9:30 - 10:20 am
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35.1 The Follow Through Formula Part I
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Bashore Halow, CVPM, LVT
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10:30 - 11:20 am
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35.2 The Follow Through Formula Part II
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Bashore Halow, CVPM, LVT
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1:00 - 1:50 pm
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44.1 Supporting Motivation and Problem Solving
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Bashore Halow, CVPM, LVT
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2:00 - 2:50 pm
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44.2 RECOVER CPR Awareness: BLS
(This session is required for lab attendees.) |
Marie Gentile, LVT, FFCP (A&V), CFVP, RECOVER CPR Instructor
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3:00 - 3:50 pm
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44.3 RECOVER CPR Awareness: ALS
(This session is required for lab attendees.) |
Marie Gentile, LVT, FFCP (A&V), CFVP, RECOVER CPR Instructor
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Mini Sessions
4:00 - 4:20 again 4:30 - 4:50 pm
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44.4 RECOVER Round Table
(This session is required for lab attendees.) |
Marie Gentile, LVT, FFCP (A&V), CFVP, RECOVER CPR Instructor
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COMPANION ANIMALGallery Overlook GH
| 9:00 - 9:50 am | 46.1 Booms, Crashes, and Panic Attacks: Treating Noise Phobia in Dogs | Amanda Rigterink, DVM, DACVB |
| 10:00 - 10:50 am | 46.2 Beyond Prozac: Modern Behavioral Pharmacology for Dogs and Cats | Amanda Rigterink, DVM, DACVB |
| 11:00 am - Noon | 46.3 Dog-Child Interactions: Recognizing Fear, Assessing Risk, and Preventing Bites as a Veterinarian | Amanda Rigterink, DVM, DACVB |
47.0 RECOVER RESCUER CERTIFIED CPR WORKSHOPGrand Gallery AB
| TIME | TOPIC/SESSION | SPEAKER(S) |
| 9:00 am - Noon |
Followed by CPR practice scenarios for prognosis and different considerations for ALS based on clinical expectations and available resources Pre-coursework and attending the sessions presented on Friday afternoon are required for lab participants. The official certification results in an additional fee for this lab. This lab is limited to 20 registered attendees and is small animal focused. |
Marie Gentile, LVT |
48.0 LAMENESS LAB FOR THE EQUINE PRACTITIONER
Grand Gallery CD
| TIME | TOPIC/SESSION | SPEAKER(S) |
| 9:00 am - Noon |
This hands-on experience goes beyond theory, giving you the opportunity to refine nerve blocks, improve gait assessment, and build confidence in real-world cases. Walk away with practical skills you can apply immediately to enhance outcomes for your patients and clients. Limited to 20 registered attendees. |
Virginia Melly, MVB, DACVS (Large Animal) |
49.0 BASIC HOOF ASSESSMENT AND TRIMMING WET LAB FOR THE FOOD ANIMAL PRACTITIONERGrand Gallery EF
| TIME | TOPIC/SESSION | SPEAKER(S) |
| 9:00 am - Noon |
Built for the realities of field and clinical practice, this hands-on wet lab is designed for food animal practitioners seeking to strengthen their skills in bovine hoof health. Participants will learn practical techniques for basic hoof assessment, lesion identification, and functional hoof trimming through guided instruction and supervised practice. Emphasis will be placed on recognizing common causes of lameness, improving animal welfare, and applying effective trimming methods in field settings. Limited to 20 registered attendees. |
Patrick Comyn, DVM |
*Session title subject to change.