PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS AND SCHEDULE
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Dental Wet Lab, Cutter Room
8:30 am - 12:00 pm - Simplifying Dental Extractions in the Dog
Dan Clayton, VDM, DAVDC with Charles Schor, DVM and assisted by Jenn Haggett, CVT
This course provides comprehensive instruction on the extraction of dog teeth including preparation of a mucoperiosteal flap, sectioning of mutli-rooted teeth, appropriate bone removal and elevation of the crown and root. The course will start with a lecture on approaches to extraction including simple elevation of single rooted teeth to different options of mucoperiosteal flaps for elevation of more complicated mutli-rooted teeth. Post-extraction radiographs will be taken to analyze technique and to re-enforce appropriate methods for extraction of retained roots.
12:00 - 1:00 pm -
Lunch
Break
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Simplifying Dental Extractions in the Cat
This course would provide comprehensive instruction on the extraction of feline teeth including preparation of a mucoperiosteal flap, sectioning of mutli-rooted teeth, appropriate bone removal and elevation of the crown and root. The course will start with a lecture on approaches to extraction including simple elevation of single rooted teeth to different options of mucoperiosteal flaps for elevation of more complicated mutli-rooted teeth, extraction of multiple teeth within a feline quadrant and when crown amputation may be appropriate.
DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS: The course will help an experienced veterinarian with some knowledge with dental extraction refine their skills and improve their overall efficiency. This course would also provide a newly graduated clinician a basis for beginning to gain confidence in the extraction of canine and feline teeth.
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Small Animal Oncology Program - Cutter Room
Sue Ettinger, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology)
7:30am- 8:30am
| Check In and Continental Breakfast
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8:30am - 9:30am | My Favorite Cancer Tools for Everyday Practice 2025 Enhance your diagnostic accuracy, improve treatment outcomes, and provide the best care for your patients with cutting-edge advancements. This session is packed with practical insights and tips to help you integrate these fantastic tools into your everyday practice. Discover my absolute favorite tools and innovations in veterinary oncology that you can start using right away! This informative session will highlight the latest and greatest advancements that can make a real difference in diagnosing and treating cancer in your patients. We'll explore how the NuQ® Vet Cancer Screening Test is improving early cancer detection with a simple blood test. Learn about Vetscan Imagyst™, the point of care testing where advanced technology meets rapid and accurate cytological diagnoses, streamlining your workflow and boosting your diagnostic confidence. Plus, learn about Canalevia, my new go-to non-antibiotic oral medication for managing chemotherapy-induced diarrhea, and Laverdia, an exciting oral treatment option for lymphoma in dogs. And don't miss out on gilvetmab, the first conditionally licensed caninized anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody for stage I, II, III mast cell tumors and stage II or III melanoma (note: this one is currently for specialists only). While Stelfonta® remains one of my favorite tools for mast cell tumors, it will be covered in depth in a dedicated session.
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9:30am - 10:30am | Diagnosis and Treatment of Canine Mast Cell Tumors: Latest Advances Canine mast cell tumors (MCT) are the most common skin malignancy in dogs and can present a range of challenges for veterinarians. With a wide range of biologic behavior and outcomes, as well as a variety of diagnostic tests, prognostic factors, and treatment options, it can be overwhelming to manage MCT in practice. This lecture will provide a concise overview of the latest updates in MCT diagnosis and treatment, including cytologic grading, staging recommendations, surgical margins updates, and the use of intratumoral Stelfonta. Essential diagnostics, treatment and supportive care options, and prognosis will be covered. |
| 10:30am- 11:00am | Morning Refreshment Break in Schooner and Clipper Ballrooms |
11:00am - 12:00pm | STELFONTA® For Mast Cell Tumors in 2025: Starting Out or Stepping Up This session will provide detailed information about STELFONTA®, an FDA-approved, anesthesia-free treatment option for canine mast cell tumors. Participants will learn about the unique mechanism of action of STELFONTA®, how to administer the treatment, and the latest advancements in cytological grading. Tips on identifying suitable candidates and managing tumor destruction and wound healing will be provided. |
12:15pm - 1:30pm | Lunch Break: Optional Lunch & Learn or Lunch on Your Own |
1:30pm - 2:30pm | Beyond Prednisone: Canine Lymphoma Updates 2025 This lecture will provide an essential update on the diagnosis and management of canine lymphoma so that practitioners can go beyond prednisone in their treatment approaches. The chemotherapy sensitivity predictor, a diagnostic technique that can help guide treatment decisions, as well as prognostic factors, and the latest treatment options, including new drugs Tanovea and Laverdia will be covered. Participants will also learn about survival times with and without chemotherapy and supportive care options when treatment is declined. |
2:30pm - 3:30pm | Cat GI Lymphoma Essentials 2025: A Vet’s Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment Discover the latest insights into gastrointestinal lymphoma in cats, with discussion on both high-grade and low-grade forms. This lecture provides practical guidance on diagnostics, staging, and budget-friendly approaches. Treatment options, essential statistics for owner discussions, and the role of steroids when treatment is declined will be explored. |
| 3:30pm - 4:00pm | Afternoon Refreshment Break in Schooner and Clipper Ballrooms |
4:00pm - 5:00pm | Cancer ABCs: Aspirates, Biopsies and Cytology The primary focus of this presentation will be the early diagnosis and treatment of skin and subcutaneous masses. Attendees will be encouraged to overcome frustration resulting from doing aspirates, non-diagnostic samples, or seemingly untreatable tumors. New guidelines for the timely diagnosis of lumps and bumps in patients will be discussed. The importance of early diagnosis will be emphasized, as the majority of skin and subcutaneous tumors can be successfully cured with surgery. Techniques for enhancing cytology proficiency will be explored. An interactive session where real-life cytology case examples are examined, enabling attendees to determine the tissue of origin and distinguish between benign and malignant masses is included. As advocates of the "Why Wait? Aspirate®" cancer awareness program, the aim is to empower attendees to adopt a proactive approach with the motto "See Something, Do Something." |
Equine Practitioner Program: Ultrasound - Soundings Room
Wade Tenney, DVM, DACVSMR
7:30am- 8:30am
| Check In and Continental Breakfast |
8:30am - 9:30am | Maximizing Image Quality in Ultrasound: Machine Settings & Image Techniques Forget the “turn on the machine and scan” mentality! Explore the many functions on today’s ultrasound machines to help improve your image; Gain insight into documenting lesions for better follow-up |
9:30am - 10:30am | Beyond the Hindlimb: Unlocking Equine Pelvis and Hip with Ultrasound Learn how to perform a complete percutaneous hemi-pelvis ultrasound exam as well as rectal exam to evaluate discs, sacroiliac joint, and intertransverse joints; Case discussion will include a variety of pelvic fractures and other abnormalities. |
| 10:30am- 11:00am | Morning Refreshment Break in Schooner and Clipper Ballrooms |
11:00am - 12:00pm | Joint Ventures: Advanced Ultrasound of the Equine Shoulder and Elbow Learn how to perform a complete ultrasound exam of the shoulder and elbow regions, evaluating both bony and soft tissue structures; Case discussion will include a variety of shoulder and elbow abnormalities. |
12:15pm - 1:30pm | Lunch Break: Optional Lunch & Learn or Lunch on Your Own |
1:30pm - 2:30pm | Distal Limb Imaging: Ultrasound of the Pastern Region and Coffin Joint Given the number of lameness cases that improve with a PD/abaxial nerve block, the ability to ultrasound the pastern region and coffin joint is paramount! Learn how to evaluate the soft tissue structures of the palmar pastern along P1 and P2, as well as the dorsal aspect of the coffin joint, including the collateral ligaments. Case discussion will include a variety of pathologies in this region, including some cases with multimodal imaging. |
2:30pm - 3:30pm | The Hidden Story: Ultrasound-Guided Insight into Equine Wounds Ultrasound can provide a tremendous amount of information regarding wounds but is often underutilized! Learn how to approach a wound via ultrasound evaluation, depending on factors such as time frame and location; Gain the skills to identify septic synovial structures and osteomyelitis; Case discussions will include wounds in a variety of locations and include the thought process as well as findings. |
3:30pm - 4:00pm | Afternoon Refreshment Break in Schooner and Clipper Ballrooms |
4:00pm - 5:00pm | From Stable to Stadium: Veterinary Insights into FEI Passports and Regulations Do you have FEI horses in your practice? Don’t let the plethora of FEI regulations intimidate you! Explore the different roles/level of involvement you can have as a vet with FEI; Understand the rules regarding Influenza vaccination in FEI horses; Learn where to find withdrawal times for commonly used drugs; Understand how to fill out a new passport correctly; Understand how and when to use an FEI form A or form B. |
Optional: Lunch & Learn Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim
Changing Landscapes: Veterinary Parasitology Trends & Innovations
Victoria Carmella, DVM
In recent years, the parasite risks facing pets has grown in many parts of the country. In addition to increased parasite populations and ranges, other changes have been documented that impact the risks associated with key parasites. In this session, we will discuss some of the evolving canine parasite risks, focusing on ticks and heartworms, as well as the importance of year-round protection. Information about the development of new parasiticides and properties of a recently introduced broad-spectrum canine parasiticide will be covered.
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