Veterinarians today face a wide range of human-centered challenges that go far beyond animal medicine. Many of the most pressing issues today: Mental health, Workplace culture, Client relationship, Economic pressures. These are predictable human-system failures that arise when fundamental interpersonal daily preferences are unmet under a sustained cognitive, emotional, and moral load. […]

Pardon My French… Bulldog Neurology Explained Lecture Room: Vet’s Choice Radiology Hall 11:00 AM 5/2/2026 Veterinarian Track – Jason Berg DVM, DACVIM IM & Neurology Guardian Veterinary Specialists Track MenuVet Track Vet’s Choice Radiology Hall MWI Hall Tech Track BestPetRx Hall Elanco Hall Management Track Chckvet Hall Client Care Track Care Credit Hall

Supplements come up in nearly every cancer conversation – and in plenty of everyday cases, too. This practical, evidence-informed session helps general practitioners confidently choose and use a short list of high-yield supplements in practice. We’ll focus on probiotics/synbiotics, sulforaphane, omega-3 fatty acids, and SAMe – when to reach for each, how to dose them, and what the research actually supports, including how to use them alongside common treatments. […]

The Coughing Dog Lecture Room: Vet’s Choice Radiology Hall 9:30 AM 5/2/2026 Veterinarian Track – Doug Palma DVM, DACVIM Internal Medicine Guardian Veterinary Specialists Track MenuVet Track Vet’s Choice Radiology Hall MWI Hall Tech Track BestPetRx Hall Elanco Hall Management Track Chckvet Hall Client Care Track Care Credit Hall

LV, DVM, DACVECC
Emergency & Critical Care
Guardian Veterinary Specialists

BOAS and Hiatal Hernia Lecture Room: Vet’s Choice Radiology Hall 9:00 AM 5/3/2026 Veterinarian Track – Jeffrey J Runge DVM, DACVIM Surgery Guardian Veterinary Specialists Track MenuVet Track Vet’s Choice Radiology Hall MWI Hall Tech Track BestPetRx Hall Elanco Hall Management Track Chckvet Hall Client Care Track Care Credit Hall

Bacterial skin infections in dogs are most often caused by Staphylococcus pseudintermedius and occur frequently in patients with atopic dermatitis. Diagnosis relies on lesion appearance, cytology and, when indicated, bacterial culture and sensitivity, particularly in cases of recurrence or suspected resistant strains. […]

Veterinary medicine is experiencing rapid technological change, yet adoption often lags behind availability. This lecture explores why change feels difficult in veterinary practice and reframes technology adoption as a matter of professional discipline rather than technical skill. […]

This program will aim to describe the major concepts and goals of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS), and translate these ideas from human medicine to veterinary medicine. While the concept of ERAS was developed in 2001 by human surgeons with the goal of improving recovery for patients undergoing colorectal surgery, it has become widely adapted and shown to improve outcomes among various surgical specialties. Key components to successful ERAS protocols include the development […]