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Small Animal I
Friday, February 27
8:00 – 8:50 am
Thoracic Bite Wounds: When the Little Dog Loses 
by Elizabeth Rozanski, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVECC
8:55 – 9:45 am
It is Not all Kennel Cough: Coughing in Puppies and Young Dogs
by Elizabeth Rozanski, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVECC
10:15 – 11:05 am
How to Have a Plan B and Plan C When Finances Are Tight
by Elizabeth Rozanski, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVECC
11:10 am – 12:00 pm
What is New In Feline Urinary Obstruction
by Elizabeth Rozanski, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVECC
1:30 – 2:20 pm
Practical Approach to Blood Loss and Anemia
by Elizabeth Rozanski, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVECC
2:25 – 3:15 pm
Tension Relieving Techniques for Surgical Wound Closure
by Mandy Wallace, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA
3:45 – 4:35 pm
Medical and Surgical Management of Anal Sac Disease
by Mandy Wallace, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA
Saturday, February 28
8:00 – 8:50 am
Building a Better Cocktail: A Multimodal Therapeutic Approach to Canine Atopic Dermatitis
by Stephanie Bruner, DVM, DACVD
8:55 – 9:45 am
To Feed or Not to Feed: Questions Surrounding Food Allergies
by Stephanie Bruner, DVM, DACVD
10:15 – 11:05 am
You Think it’s Allergies, but it’s Not
by Stephanie Bruner, DVM, DACVD
11:10 am – 12:00 pm
From Ear to Eternity: Managing Chronic Otitis
by Stephanie Bruner, DVM, DACVD
1:30 pm – 2:20 pm
Seeking the Purr-fect Plan: Multimodal Therapy for Feline Atopic Skin Syndrome
by Stephanie Bruner, DVM, DACVD
2:25 pm – 3:15 pm
What Doesn’t Kill Them Make them Stronger: Dealing with Multidrug-Resistant Pyoderma
by Stephanie Bruner, DVM, DACVD
3:45 – 4:35 pm
From Birds to Pets: Managing HPAI Risks in Domestic Environments for Clinician and Pet Owners
by Jacquline Risalvato, PhD, DVM, DACVM-Virology
Sunday, March 1
8:00 – 8:50 am
Choosing the Right Pharmacological Therapies for Fear and Anxiety 
by Julia Albright, MA, DVM, DACVB
8:55 – 9:45 am
Trigger Happy: Managing Canine Behavior Problems
by Julia Albright, MA, DVM, DACVB
9:55 -10:45 am
Putting the Shine Back in the Golden Years: Addressing Senior Pet Behavior Problems
by Julia Albright, MA, DVM, DACVB
10:50 -11:40 am
No Money, No Problem
by Ryan Gibson, DVM, M.Ed, DACVIM (Neurology)
1:40 -2:30 pm
Liars and Cheats
by Ryan Gibson, DVM, M.Ed, DACVIM (Neurology)
2:35 -3:25 pm
Approach to Neuromuscular Conditions
by Ryan Gibson, DVM, M.Ed, DACVIM (Neurology)
Small Animal II
Friday, February 27
8:00 – 8:50 am
Using SGLT2 Inhibitors For Feline Diabetic Management 
by Cynthia Ward, VMD, PhD, DACVIM SAIM
8:55 – 9:45 am
New Ideas For Treating Canine Diabetes Mellitus
by Cynthia Ward, VMD, PhD, DACVIM SAIM
10:15 – 11:05 am
Canine and Feline Heartworm Updates: Dirofilaria Diagnostic Dilemmas 
by Christine Garrett, DVM
11:10 am – 12:00 pm
Probiotics: The Gut & Beyond 
by Martha Cline, DVM, DACVIM (Nutrition)
1:30 – 2:20 pm
Tips & Tricks for Successful Nutrition Conversations
by Martha Cline, DVM, DACVIM (Nutrition)
2:25 – 3:15 pm
Pet Food Updates: When Unconventional Becomes Conventional
by Martha Cline, DVM, DACVIM (Nutrition)
3:45 – 4:35 pm
Chronic Diarrhea in Dogs – Nutrition Tips & Pearls
by Martha Cline, DVM, DACVIM (Nutrition)
Saturday, February 28
8:00 – 8:50 am
The Philosophy Behind Feline Chronic Enteropathy
by Craig Webb, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)
8:55 – 9:45 am
The Anemic Cat
by Craig Webb, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)
10:15 – 11:05 am
The History, Mystery and Bemoaning of Feline Triaditis
by Craig Webb, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)
11:10 – 12:00 pm
The Changing Relationship Between Feline Diabetic and Their Veterinarians
by Craig Webb, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)
1:30 – 2:20 pm
Updates on Mitral Valve Disease
by Sandra Tou, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology & Internal Medicine)
2:25 – 3:15 pm
Approach to the Feline Murmur
by Sandra Tou, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology & Internal Medicine)
3:45 – 4:35 pm
Updates on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Congestive Heart Failure
by Sandra Tou, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology & Internal Medicine)
Sunday, March 1
8:00 – 8:50 am
Management of Life-Threatening Arrhythmias: A Case-Based Review
by Sandra Tou, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology & Internal Medicine)
8:55 – 9:45 am
Management of Congestive Heart Failure: A Case-Based Review
by Sandra Tou, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology & Internal Medicine)
9:55 – 10:45 am
Kidney Kronicles: From Purr-scriptions to Progress
by Lacie Lee, DVM
10:50 – 11:40 am
NSAIDs & Nine Lives: Navigating Pain Relief Even in the Face of CKD
by Lacie Lee, DVM
1:40 – 2:30 pm
Thyroid Tails: Navigating Feline Hyperthyroidism
by Lacie Lee, DVM
2:35 – 3:25 pm
From Presentation to Prognosis: Clinical Management of FIP
by Lacie Lee, DVM
Small Animal III
Friday, February 27
8:00 – 8:50 am
Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus: Emergency Management and Surgery
by Mandy Wallace, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA
8:55 – 9:45 am
Gastrointestinal Surgery Tips and Tricks
by Mandy Wallace, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA
10:15 – 11:05 am
Splenectomy and Hemoabdomen Management
by Mandy Wallace, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA
11:10 am – 12:00 pm
Surgical Management of Lower Urinary Tract Disease
by Mandy Wallace, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA
1:30 – 2:20 pm
Poultry Bootcamp 101-Regulations and Reportable Diseases
by Brigetta Hughes, DVM, MAM, DACPV
2:25 – 3:15 pm
Crossing the Road to Poultry Veterinary Care-Common Cases
by Brigetta Hughes, DVM, MAM, DACPV
3:45 – 4:35 pm
Poultry Analgesia, Anesthesia and Surgery
by Brigetta Hughes, DVM, MAM, DACPV
Saturday, February 28
8:00 – 8:50 am
The Art of Seizure Therapy
by Ryan Gibson, DVM, M.Ed, DACVIM (Neurology)
8:55 – 9:45 am
Cluster Seizures
by Ryan Gibson, DVM, M.Ed, DACVIM (Neurology)
10:15 – 11:05 am
When Cough Isn’t Just Respiratory: A Diagnostic Approach to Aerodigestive Disorders
by Aida Vientós-Plotts, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)
11:10 am – 12:00 pm
Beyond the Airway: Internal Medicine Perspectives on Brachycephalic Care
by Aida Vientós-Plotts, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)
1:30 – 2:20 pm
Feline Respiratory Disease: A Differential Diagnosis Deep Dive
by Aida Vientós-Plotts, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)
2:25 – 3:15 pm
Airway Sampling in General Practice: When, Why and How
by Aida Vientós-Plotts, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)
3:45 – 4:35 pm
Parasitology
by Nicole Szafranski, DVM, PhD candidate
Sunday, March 1
8:00 – 8:50 am
Managing Pelvic Fractures
by Kate Barnes, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA
8:55 – 9:45 am
Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease in Small Dogs
by Kate Barnes, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA
9:55 – 10:45 am
Knee Problems-What to Do When it’s Not a Cruciate Tear
by Kate Barnes, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA
10:50 – 11:40 am
Fracture Management-A Case Based Discussion
by Kate Barnes, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA
1:10 – 2:00 pm
TBD 
by Brian Herrin, DVM, PhD
2:05 – 2:55 pm
TBD
by Brian Herrin, DVM, PhD
Large Animal
Friday, February 27
8:00 – 8:50 am
Reproductive Profiles: Cases Examples to Improve Cow-Calf Outcomes
by Brad White, DVM, MS
8:55 – 9:45 am
No Bad Days: Managing Pre-Weaning Calf Health
by Brad White, DVM, MS
10:15 – 11:05 am
Practical Field Necropsy: Stepwise Technique and Common Lesions
by Brad White, DVM, MS
11:10 am – 12:00 pm
Chuteside Clarity: Diagnostics Guiding Real-Time Decisions
by Brad White, DVM, MS
1:30 – 2:20 pm
Farm Animal
by Joe Smith, DVM, MPS, PhD, MPS, DACVIM, DACVCP, cVMA
2:25 – 3:15 pm
Farm Animal
by Joe Smith, DVM, MPS, PhD, MPS, DACVIM, DACVCP, cVMA
3:45 – 4:35 pm
Farm Animal
by Joe Smith, DVM, MPS, PhD, MPS, DACVIM, DACVCP, cVMA
Saturday, February 28
8:00 – 8:50 am
Use of SAA (Serum Amyloid A) in the Horse
by Cassie Baumgarten, DVM, MS (Internal Medicine)
8:55 – 9:45 am
Equine Cardiology in the Field
by Cassie Baumgarten, DVM, MS (Internal Medicine)
10:15 – 11:05 am
Compounding for Animals: New Regulations, FDA Approvals and Application to Equine Metabolic Syndrome Part I
by Sidney Robertson, PharmD, DICVP
11:10 – 12:00 pm
Compounding for Animals: New Regulations, FDA Approvals and Application to Equine Metabolic Syndrome Part II
by Sidney Robertson, PharmD, DICVP
1:30 – 2:20 pm
Equine Ophthalmic Exam
by Meredity Voyles, DVM, MS, DACVO
2:25 – 3:15 pm
Managing Corneal Ulcers
by Meredith Voyles, DVM, MS, DACVO
3:45 – 4:35 pm
Updates on ERU/Immune Mediated Keratitis/Squamous Cell Carcinoma Treatments
by Meredith Voyles, DVM, MS, DACVO
Sunday, March 1
8:00 – 8:50 am
Livestock Behavior and Handling
by Temple Grandin PhD
8:55 – 9:45 am
Cattle Handling Facility Design
by Temple Grandin, PhD
9:55 – 10:45 am
Reducing Stress During Handling
by Temple Grandin, PhD
10:50 – 11:40 am
Animal Welfare
by Temple Grandin, PhD
1:30 – 3:30 pm
Wet Lab – Equine Ophthalmic Exam (MTSU Horse Science Center) Ticket Required
by Meredith Voyles, DVM, MS, DACVO
Practice Management
Friday, February 27
8:00 – 8:50 am
Controlled Substances 101: How & Why You Must Comply! An Introduction to DEA & Tennessee 2026 Controlled Substances Regulations – Regulatory CE Credit 
by Jan Woods
8:55 – 9:45 am
What Does the DEA and the State of Tennessee Really Want When Documenting Controlled Substances in My Practice? – Regulatory CE Credit
by Jan Woods
10:15 – 11:05 am
Knock, Knock It’s the DEA! Your Penalty is Now $19,146 Per Citation! – Regulatory CE Credit
by Jan Woods
11:10 am – 12:00 pm
Tennessee OSHA Regulations 101: How & Why You Must Comply! – Regulatory CE Credit
by Jan Woods
1:30 – 2:20 pm
The Most Challenging Person To Lead
by Stephanie Richardson
2:25 – 3:15 pm
Leveraging Your Social Security to Complete Your Estate Plan
by Mike Panter, BS, LUTCF
3:45 – 4:35 pm
Developing a Profitable Entry and Exit Strategy
by Mike Panter, BS, LUTCF
Saturday, February 28
8:00 – 8:50 am
Overcoming “I Can’t Afford It” Objections 
by Wendy Myers, CVJ
8:55 – 9:45 am
4 Ways to End No-Shows
by Wendy Myers, CVJ
10:15 – 11:05 am
How to Answer, “How Much is…?”
by Wendy Myers, CVJ
11:10 am – 12:00 pm
Everything You Need to Know About Scheduling
by Wendy Myers, CVJ
1:30 – 2:20 pm
State of Vet Med 
by Jeff Sanford
2:25 – 3:15 pm
State of Vet Med
by Jeff Sanford
3:45 – 4:35 pm
State of Vet Med
by Jeff Sanford
Technician
Saturday, February 28
8:00 – 8:50 am
Decoding a Code: CPR for the Whole Team
by Becky Howell, BS, LVT
8:55 – 9:45 am
Mitigating Mistakes: What Can We Learn?
by Becky Howell, BS, LVT
10:15 – 11:05 am
Let’s Get Critical: Critical Thinking & Case Studies
by Stephanie Fowler, MLAS, BVT, RLATg
11:10 am – 12:00 pm
Feed Me, I Wanna Go Home!
by Stephanie Fowler, MLAS, BVT, RLATg
1:30 – 2:20 pm
Bandaging and Wound Care Made Easy
by Arantxa Lasa, LVMT
2:25 – 3:15 pm
Go With the Flow: The Anesthetist’s Role in Small Ruminant Urinary Obstructions
by Arantxa Lasa, LVMT
3:45 – 4:35 pm
Caring Across Continents: What You Need to Know to Provide Veterinary Care Abroad
by Arantxa Lasa, LVMT
Sunday, March 1
8:00 – 8:50 am
Heart of the Matter: Working Through a Case of Canine Heart Failure
by Jena West, LVMTg (VTS-Cardiology), MPH (Vet. Med.)
8:55 – 9:45 am
Interpreting ECGs With Confidence: A Practical Guide for Veterinary Nurses & Technicians Part I
by Jena West, LVMTg (VTS-Cardiology), MPH (Vet. Med.)
9:55 – 10:45 am
Interpreting ECGs With Confidence: A Practical Guide for Veterinary Nurses & Technicians Part II
by Jena West, LVMTg (VTS-Cardiology), MPH (Vet. Med.)
10:50 – 11:40 am
Preventing Common Canine Aliments Through Whole Food Nutrition
by Kay Stewart, RVT, CPCN