Dr. Cameon Ohmes
Cameon Ohmes, DVM, MS, MBA, DACVIM-LA, earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences from Kansas State University. Following graduation, she completed an internship at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky, and a residency in Large Animal Internal Medicine.
Upon completing her residency, Dr. Ohmes transitioned to the pharmaceutical industry to pursue her passion for evidence-based medicine. Throughout her career, she has led post-approval research programs in both large and small animals while supporting companion animal marketing initiatives. Her experience spans both commercial and research and development organizations, with a primary focus on parasitology research. She currently leads medical education and technical strategic initiatives at Boehringer Ingelheim.
In 2017, Dr. Ohmes completed her MBA through Indiana University. That same year, she began mentoring veterinary students at Lincoln Memorial University and the University of Arizona, helping support and inspire the next generation of veterinarians.
Outside of her professional career, Dr. Ohmes is co-owner of a commercial Angus cow-calf operation and a miniature Jersey farm in Stockton, Missouri. She and her husband are proud parents of five daughters. In their free time, they enjoy halter training calves, riding horses, and spending time at the lake, the beach, or in the mountains. And someday, she hopes to get back to running.
Talks at SVMA 2027
Feline Heartworm Disease
This course will briefly review the etiology of feline heartworm disease caused by Dirofilaria immitis, with prevalence discussed using information from the American Heartworm Society. The pathogenesis discussion will cover the Dirofilaria immitis life cycle, highlighting differences between dogs and cats and the differences between canine and feline heartworm disease.
Heartworm Associated Respiratory Disease (HARD) in cats will be explained in two phases: 1) the arrival of immature worms in the pulmonary arterial vessels and 2) the death of adult heartworms.
The program will review the different testing options for the presence of heartworms in cats, along with a brief list of differential diagnoses. Management of feline heartworm disease will be discussed in terms of treating symptoms. Due to the limited treatment and management options for cats with heartworm disease, prevention will be highlighted, including prevention recommendations from the American Heartworm Society.
- Review the etiology and prevalence of feline heartworm disease.
- Understand the differences between canine and feline heartworm disease.
- Review the pathogenesis of HARD in cats.
- Review testing options and understand the limitations of heartworm testing in cats.
- Understand management of symptoms in cats with heartworm disease.
- Understand the importance of prevention of heartworm disease in cats.
From Boomers to Zoomers: Blending Diverse Communications Across Generations
“From Boomers to Zoomers” is an informative and interactive workshop that challenges attendees to consider the four generations that are in the workplace today: Baby Boomers, Gen Xers, Millennials, and Gen Zers. It includes polling, word clouds, flip charts, and small-group discussions, highlighting optimized and nuanced communication for the generational diversity seen in veterinary medicine’s field leaders, healthcare teams, and clientele today.
Small-group and flip-chart activities can be adapted to the specific participants and their focus priorities, such as communicating with clients, managing diverse staff, or working in a multigenerational doctor practice. Participants will have a chance to contribute relevant scenarios and thought-provoking questions that they would like to discuss and create solutions for.
Participants will leave with an awareness of the ideal approaches to communicate with each generation, along with specific and actionable takeaways to bring back to their teams or clinics.
- Identify and understand the four generations currently in the workforce and as the client base of modern veterinary medicine.
- Recognize the most effective techniques for communicating with each generation.
- Apply strategies for interacting with target audiences, such as clients, staff, and coworkers.
- Create actionable takeaways around focus priorities, such as better communication with clients, staff, and/or coworkers.