About this Event
Join us for a half-day of lectures at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden on Sunday, March 8, 2026! This event is pending RACE approval for 4.0 credit hours for veterinarians and veterinary technicians, and pending approval for 4.0 credit hours for veterinary technicians through the Ohio Veterinary Medical Licensing Board. This event is sponsored by CareCredit.
Topics of Discussion:
VET TRACK:
Characterization and Staging of Canine Cardiac-Associated Tumors presented by Kathy Wright, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology and Internal Medicine) and Caroline Billings, DVM, PhD
This live interactive medical program for veterinary professionals will review the existing literature regarding canine cardiac-associated tumors, in addition to preliminary findings of research for characterization and staging. This course will also focus on case presentation, short and long-term therapies, plus the general approach for these patients.
Corneal Ulcer Treatment: Tips and Tricks presented by Vanessa J. Kuonen Cavens, DVM, MS, DACVO®
This live interactive medical program for veterinary professionals will review how to identify the causes of corneal ulcers in dogs and cats and how to treat them.
Mass Removal: Diagnosis, Tips, and Tricks presented by Susanna Hinkle Schwartz, DVM, DACVS (Small Animal)
This live interactive medical program for veterinary professionals will review how to diagnosis skin masses, common types of skin masses, and how to prepare for surgery. This course will focus on which masses are able to be removed surgically and techniques for closure.
Common Conditions Treated with Radiation presented by Melanie Linn, BVM&S, MRCVS, DACVR (Radiation Oncology)
This live interactive medical program for veterinary professionals will review common malignant and non-malignant conditions that can be treated with radiation. In addition, this course will provide an overview of potential side effects that may occur after radiation treatment plus the median survival times.
TECH TRACK:
Proteinuria in Small Animals: Beyond the Dipstick with Radiation presented by Brandon Verkinderen, DVM
Proteinuria is a common but often underappreciated finding in small animal practice, serving as both an early marker of renal injury plus an independent predictor of disease progression and survival. This live interactive medical program for veterinary professionals will review the mechanisms and clinical significance of proteinuria in dogs and cats, emphasizing a structured diagnostic approach to distinguish between the variety of causes. This course will include evidence-based strategies for staging, monitoring, and managing proteinuria. In addition, species-specific considerations will be featured plus the importance of targeted interventions that can meaningfully impact patient outcomes.
Helping Rover RECOVER: Veterinary CPR Guidelines presented by Amber Hart, RVT, VTS (ECC)
This live interactive medical program for veterinary technicians will incorporate evidence-based instruction with immersive hands-on practice. The course will provide an overview of current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) guidelines based on the reassessment campaign on veterinary resuscitation (RECOVER) recommendations. In addition, this session will review the fundamentals of basic life support (BLS), including patient assessment, effective chest compressions, airway management, and team communication during cardiopulmonary arrest. There will also be a focus on advanced life support (ALS), emphasizing the use of emergency drug therapies, plus advanced patient monitoring techniques such as electrocardiogram (ECG) interpretation and capnography.
Radiographic Technique, Positioning, and Safety presented by Brittany Freeman, DVM, Practice Limited to Diagnostic Imaging
This live interactive medical program for veterinary professionals will focus on how to achieve appropriate spatial and contrast resolution by reviewing the X-ray machine's exposure factors, how to appropriately position patients for various studies (e.g. abdomen, thorax), plus how to minimize radiation exposure when acquiring radiographs.
Beating the Heat: Heatstroke in Small Animals presented by Anissa Galben, RVT
This live interactive medical program for veterinary technicians will provide an overview regarding heatstroke from the general practitioner to emergency medicine and critical care. This course will also include tips and tricks to be set up for success in treating heatstroke patients in addition to covering what to do and what not to do.
Registration is required, and this event is FREE to veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
Event Details:
Date: Sunday, March 8, 2026
Time:
- Light Breakfast & Check-in: 8:30 am
- Lectures: 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
- (Light breakfast, lunch, and beverages provided)
Where: Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden (3400 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45220)
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, 3400 Vine St, Cincinnati, United States
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