Program

2026 Conference Program

Our team is dedicated to delivering top-notch content with topics that will benefit everyone on your team.

Clinical Theaters curated by: Clinician's Brief

Veterinary Technician & Nursing Theater curated by:

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All conference theaters are located at: Peppermill Resort Casino

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6:00 AM 6:50 AM
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XABCDE: Finding and Fixing Life-Threatening Problems in Emergency Patients

Speakers

Amanda Cavanagh, DVM, DACVECC, Service Leader, Small Animal Urgent Care, Associate Professor, Emergency and Critical Care - CSU College of Veterinary Medicine
7:00 AM 7:50 AM
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Antibiotic Resistant Skin Infections: What You Need to Know
8:00 AM 8:50 AM
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Preventing DEA Violations in Veterinary Hospitals: A Practical Program Guide – Part I
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Speakers

Jack Teitelman, Founder & CEO - TITAN Group
9:00 AM 9:50 AM
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Preventing DEA Violations in Veterinary Hospitals: A Practical Program Guide – Part II
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Jack Teitelman, Founder & CEO - TITAN Group
2:00 PM 2:50 PM
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4:30 PM 5:20 PM
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Looking Beyond Chronic Enteropathy: Identifying Intestinal Lymphoma

Speakers

Dr Teena Price, BSc, BVMS, DACVP, Anatomic Pathologist - AscentPath Veterinary Laboratories

10:15 AM 11:05 AM
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Surgical Site Infections

Speakers

Jeff Mayo, DVM, DABVP C/F, MANZCVSc (Surgery), Owner - Mayo Veterinary Services
11:30 AM 12:20 PM
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1:30 PM 2:20 PM
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Fluid Therapy Made Simple: A Practical Approach for Dogs and Cats

Speakers

Amanda Cavanagh, DVM, DACVECC, Service Leader, Small Animal Urgent Care, Associate Professor, Emergency and Critical Care - CSU College of Veterinary Medicine
2:30 PM 3:20 PM
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3:45 PM 4:35 PM
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Frontline Strategies for Treating Heart Disease in General Practice Part I

Speakers

Amara Estrada, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology), Professor of Cardiology - University of Florida
4:50 PM 5:40 PM
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Frontline Strategies for Treating Heart Disease in General Practice Part II

Speakers

Amara Estrada, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology), Professor of Cardiology - University of Florida

10:25 AM 11:15 AM
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Sedating the Sick Patient: Safe and Practical Approaches for Dogs and Cats

Speakers

Amanda Cavanagh, DVM, DACVECC, Service Leader, Small Animal Urgent Care, Associate Professor, Emergency and Critical Care - CSU College of Veterinary Medicine
11:40 AM 12:30 PM
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HCM in Cats: A New Perspective on Subclinical Disease

Speakers

Amara Estrada, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology), Professor of Cardiology - University of Florida
1:45 PM 2:35 PM
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Key Insights for Successful Management of Atopic Disease
3:05 PM 3:55 PM
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Skin Biopsy Pearls and Pitfalls: Enhancing Diagnostic Accuracy

Speakers

Dr Teena Price, BSc, BVMS, DACVP, Anatomic Pathologist - AscentPath Veterinary Laboratories
4:25 PM 5:15 PM
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New Approaches to Managing the Brachycephalic Airway Crisis

Speakers

Amanda Cavanagh, DVM, DACVECC, Service Leader, Small Animal Urgent Care, Associate Professor, Emergency and Critical Care - CSU College of Veterinary Medicine

9:40 AM 10:30 AM
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10:50 AM 11:40 AM
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It’s Not All About Money: What Today’s Veterinarians Really Want
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Speakers

Dr Sheila Fitzpatrick, DVM, CVA, CEPA, Associate Broker, CEO - VP Veterinary Advisors & VP Veterinary Recruiters
12:50 PM 1:40 PM
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Safeguarding Wealth: Lawsuit Prevention and Tax Strategies
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David Gibb, Legally Mine Speaker
4:20 PM 5:10 PM
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6:00 AM 6:50 AM
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Going Beyond Medications in Seizure Patients

Speakers

Dr Ryan Gibson, DVM, M.Ed, DACVIM (Neurology), Assistant Clinical Professor - Auburn University/ The Brain Dogtor LLC
7:00 AM 7:50 AM
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From Donor to Storage: Building a Blood Bank in Your Veterinary Practice

Speakers

Amanda Cavanagh, DVM, DACVECC, Service Leader, Small Animal Urgent Care, Associate Professor, Emergency and Critical Care - CSU College of Veterinary Medicine
8:00 AM 8:50 AM
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Avoiding Common Pitfalls: Oral Radiographic Findings

Speakers

Brook Niemiec, DVM, DAVDC, DEVDC, FAVD, Chief Of Staff - Veterinary Dental Specialties
9:00 AM 9:50 AM
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10:40 AM 11:30 AM
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The Transformative Power of Laser Therapy and the Science Behind It
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Speakers

Tom Walsh, DVM, CCAT, CCRP, MBA, Veterinarian - Prime Pet Rehab
2:00 PM 2:50 PM
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Mastering Dental Nerve Blocks & Practical Pain Management

Speakers

Brook Niemiec, DVM, DAVDC, DEVDC, FAVD, Chief Of Staff - Veterinary Dental Specialties
3:00 PM 3:50 PM
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10:30 AM 11:20 AM
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Reviewing the ACVIM Consensus Statement on Thoracolumbar Intervertebral Disc Extrusions

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Dr Ryan Gibson, DVM, M.Ed, DACVIM (Neurology), Assistant Clinical Professor - Auburn University/ The Brain Dogtor LLC
11:30 AM 12:20 PM
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1:30 PM 2:20 PM
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3:00 PM 3:50 PM
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Traumatic Brain Injury: More Than Just a Bump on the Head

Speakers

Dr Ryan Gibson, DVM, M.Ed, DACVIM (Neurology), Assistant Clinical Professor - Auburn University/ The Brain Dogtor LLC
4:00 PM 4:50 PM
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Conservative Management of Cruciate Disease

Speakers

Jeff Mayo, DVM, DABVP C/F, MANZCVSc (Surgery), Owner - Mayo Veterinary Services

10:20 AM 11:10 AM
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Oral Surgery for the General Practitioner

Speakers

Brook Niemiec, DVM, DAVDC, DEVDC, FAVD, Chief Of Staff - Veterinary Dental Specialties
11:20 AM 12:10 PM
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The Problem with Bleeding to Death

Speakers

Amanda Cavanagh, DVM, DACVECC, Service Leader, Small Animal Urgent Care, Associate Professor, Emergency and Critical Care - CSU College of Veterinary Medicine
1:05 PM 1:55 PM
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Vascular Events and How They Vary Across Species

Speakers

Dr Ryan Gibson, DVM, M.Ed, DACVIM (Neurology), Assistant Clinical Professor - Auburn University/ The Brain Dogtor LLC
2:05 PM 2:55 PM
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Helping the Dyspneic Patient: Simple Strategies for Dogs and Cats

Speakers

Amanda Cavanagh, DVM, DACVECC, Service Leader, Small Animal Urgent Care, Associate Professor, Emergency and Critical Care - CSU College of Veterinary Medicine

9:40 AM 10:30 AM
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10:50 AM 11:40 AM
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Coping with Declining Visits: Tips for Keeping Your Practice Profitable
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Speakers

Dr Sheila Fitzpatrick, DVM, CVA, CEPA, Associate Broker, CEO - VP Veterinary Advisors & VP Veterinary Recruiters

6:00 AM 6:50 AM
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Approach to Feline House Soiling

Speakers

Kat Pankratz, DVM, DACVB, Veterinary Behaviorist - Know Your Pet LLC
7:00 AM 7:50 AM
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A Practical Approach to Navigating Oral Tumors

Speakers

Brook Niemiec, DVM, DAVDC, DEVDC, FAVD, Chief Of Staff - Veterinary Dental Specialties
8:00 AM 8:50 AM
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Troubleshooting Common Anesthetic Complications

Speakers

Khursheed Mama, DVM, DACVAA, Professor, Anesthesia and Pain Management - Colorado State University
2:00 PM 2:50 PM
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New Therapeutics in Veterinary Oncology

10:30 AM 11:20 AM
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Ultrasound Guided Nerve Blocks for Limb Surgery

Speakers

Jeff Mayo, DVM, DABVP C/F, MANZCVSc (Surgery), Owner - Mayo Veterinary Services
11:30 AM 12:20 PM
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Anesthetic Considerations in Brachycephalic Breeds

Speakers

Khursheed Mama, DVM, DACVAA, Professor, Anesthesia and Pain Management - Colorado State University
3:00 PM 3:50 PM
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Surgical Complications Every General Practitioner Will See

Speakers

Karan Aulakh
4:00 PM 4:50 PM
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Updates in Feline Interstitial Cystitis

Speakers

Harmeet Aulakh, BVSc & AH, MVSc, Diplomate of American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine - Small Animal

10:20 AM 11:10 AM
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Canine Separation Anxiety

Speakers

Kat Pankratz, DVM, DACVB, Veterinary Behaviorist - Know Your Pet LLC
11:20 AM 12:10 PM
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A Practical Approach to Mammary Tumors
1:05 PM 1:55 PM
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Mechanism Guided Peri-Anesthetic Pain Management

Speakers

Khursheed Mama, DVM, DACVAA, Professor, Anesthesia and Pain Management - Colorado State University
2:05 PM 2:55 PM
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Most Recent Research in Feline Psychopharmacology

Speakers

Kat Pankratz, DVM, DACVB, Veterinary Behaviorist - Know Your Pet LLC

9:40 AM 10:30 AM
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Your Practice, Your Profit: Preparing for a Successful Sale Amid Market Uncertainty
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Dr Sheila Fitzpatrick, DVM, CVA, CEPA, Associate Broker, CEO - VP Veterinary Advisors & VP Veterinary Recruiters
10:50 AM 11:40 AM
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7:00 AM 7:50 AM
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Medial Patellar Luxation (MPL): Timing, Techniques, and Complications

Speakers

Karan Aulakh
8:00 AM 8:50 AM
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Hyperlipidemia in Dogs and Cats: Clinical Approach and Management

Speakers

Harmeet Aulakh, BVSc & AH, MVSc, Diplomate of American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine - Small Animal
9:00 AM 9:50 AM
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Approaching Limb Fractures (Case-Based)

Speakers

Karan Aulakh
10:00 AM 10:50 AM
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Scales, Feathers, and Fur: Navigating Euthanasia in Exotic Species

Speakers

Dr Krista A. Keller, DVM, Dip ACZM, Associate Professor of Clinical Zoological Companion Animal Medicine - UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine
11:00 AM 11:50 AM
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Addison’s Disease: A Practical Clinical Approach for the General Practitioner

Speakers

Harmeet Aulakh, BVSc & AH, MVSc, Diplomate of American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine - Small Animal
1:00 PM 1:50 PM
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Diseases of the Iris & Anterior Chamber

Speakers

Dr Jamie Lembo

7:00 AM 7:50 AM
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Proteinuria: Diagnosis, Clinical Significance, and Management

Speakers

Harmeet Aulakh, BVSc & AH, MVSc, Diplomate of American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine - Small Animal
8:00 AM 8:50 AM
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Getting to the Root of It: Dental Abscess Management in Rabbits

Speakers

Dr Krista A. Keller, DVM, Dip ACZM, Associate Professor of Clinical Zoological Companion Animal Medicine - UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine
9:00 AM 9:50 AM
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Becoming Comfortable with Lymph Node Cytology

Speakers

Jackie Brady, DVM, MS, DACVP, Clinical Pathologist - AscentPath Laboratories
10:00 AM 10:50 AM
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A Practical Approach to Navigating Stifle Disease

Speakers

Karan Aulakh
11:00 AM 11:50 AM
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A Practical Approach to Non-Healing Ulcers

Speakers

Dr Jamie Lembo
1:00 PM 1:50 PM
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Outpatient Management of Canine Pancreatitis

Speakers

Harmeet Aulakh, BVSc & AH, MVSc, Diplomate of American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine - Small Animal

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