Imagine a day that starts early with a hot breakfast and 2 hrs of CE. Then it’s off to the great outdoors for a day of skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, dogsledding or whatever suits your fancy. In the late afternoon you meet up with colleagues for a relaxing ‘stube’ (happy hour) followed by another 2 hrs of CE. Each evening has options that range from planned activities to free time for spending with family and friends. The days are full, and each one is guaranteed to be memorable.
Our Distinguished Speakers
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Dr. Pamela D. Jones
Cancer Screening & Early Detection
Practical approaches to identifying cancer earlier and incorporating cancer screening into general practice.
Navigating Mast Cell Tumors
A clinically focused discussion of mast cell tumors, including diagnosis, treatment considerations, and the aspects of mast cell biology that directly affect patient management.
STELFONTA®: Practical Use in Mast Cell Tumor Treatment
An in-depth discussion of STELFONTA, including patient and tumor selection, treatment considerations, post-treatment management, and practical clinical experience.
Fine-Needle Aspiration: Obtaining a Diagnostic Sample
When and why to aspirate a mass, with an emphasis on obtaining a high-quality, diagnostically useful sample for cytopathology and avoiding common sampling problems.
Spay/Neuter Timing & Cancer Risk
Current thinking and evidence surrounding spay/neuter decisions, including the relationship between timing and subsequent cancer risk.
Early Recognition of Feline Cancer
Practical approaches to recognizing cancer earlier in cats and identifying findings that warrant further diagnostic investigation.
Special Session: Veterinary Volunteer Work
Dr. Jones will share her experiences with veterinary volunteer work and perspectives gained from providing veterinary care outside of conventional practice settings.
Dr. Cynthia R. Ward
Caring for the Diabetic Cat in 2026: Beyond Insulin Therapy
Practical use of SGLT2 inhibitors in cats, including patient selection, dosing, monitoring, troubleshooting, and management of potential adverse events.
Monitoring and Troubleshooting SGLT2 Inhibitor Therapy in Cats
How to monitor cats receiving SGLT2 inhibitors, manage complications, and determine when and how to transition to traditional insulin therapy.
Updates on the Clinical Approach to Diabetes Mellitus in Dogs
Current approaches to diagnosing and treating canine diabetes, with practical therapeutic options designed to improve management and owner compliance.
Dr. Cameon Ohmes
Feline Heartworm Disease
A practical review of feline heartworm disease, including the differences between canine and feline infection, the pathogenesis of Heartworm Associated Respiratory Disease (HARD), diagnostic testing and its limitations, management of affected cats, and the importance of prevention.
From Boomers to Zoomers: Blending Diverse Communications Across Generations
An interactive workshop exploring communication across Baby Boomers, Gen Xers, Millennials, and Gen Zers in today’s veterinary workplace and client base. Participants will examine practical strategies for communicating more effectively with clients, staff, coworkers, and multigenerational veterinary teams.