Darren
Osborne

MA

Every year, Darren surveys thousands of pet owners to find out what they think about veterinarians, veterinary services, and veterinary fees. Find out why half your clients are shocked by their bill at the end of their visit and how clients feel about seeing different veterinarians in the same hospital.

Margie
Scherk

DVM, DABVP

Dr. Scherk’s presentations will review and update common feline gastroenteric issues including liver diseases, pancreatitis, diarrhea and constipation. She will discuss an approach to the cat with chronic upper respiratory disease and provide a hopeful update on FIP.

Carrie
La Jeunesse

DVM

Across cultures, we are more alike than we are different. In these sessions, we will build on this understanding and learn skills to invite, recognize, and plumb the diversity of human experiences and backgrounds so we can improve outcomes in our work. We will draw on examples from the COVID-19 pandemic to illustrate content.

Gary
Oswald

DVM, MS, DACVIM

Dr. Oswald’s presentations will cover and update numerous medical topics including: specific diagnostic tests, individual gastrointestinal drug therapies, dietary considerations, and supplements. Commonly encountered gastrointestinal disorders, including dysbiosis, dietary intolerance, etc., will be presented in detail.

Sarah
Puchalski

DVM, DACVR

This presentation will cover basic principles of generating and interpreting radiographs of the equine spine in ambulatory practice. The discussion will include practical tips on taking radiographs, how to recognize a quality radiograph, radiographic anatomy and interpretation of common and important abnormalities.

Philippa
Gibbons

BVetMed, DACVIM

The three small ruminant sessions will cover practical sustainable parasite control, herd and flock health, and common emergency conditions of the small ruminants. Both sheep and goats will be discussed. The sessions will be aimed at the mixed and the small animal general practitioner that sees the occasional sheep and goats.