| January | ||
| Event: | CE Meeting | |
| Topic: | Radiation Therapy: A Surprisingly Versatile Cancer Treatment Option | |
| Speaker: | Stephanie Cook, DVM, Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Radiology | |
| Bio: |  Dr. Stephanie Cook attended undergraduate school at Texas A&M University, followed by veterinary school graduating with her DVM in 2008. She then gained additional training through a rotating internship at VCA Aurora and Berwyn Animal Hospitals in Chicago followed by a radiation oncology internship at Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists in Houston. She became board-certified in radiation oncology upon completion of her residency at the University of Missouri. Dr. Cook enjoys the combination of family counseling, clinical practice, and computerized planning involved in radiation therapy, and she strives to tailor a treatment plan to each individual patient and family in an effort to best meet their goals. When not in the clinic, she is typically spending time with her family, being a soccer mom, or cheering on the Aggies. | |
| Sponsor: |  Veterinary Specialists of North Texas | |
| Location: |  University of North Texas Health Science Center, Room 114 Beyer Hall3500 Camp Bowie Blvd. Fort Worth, TX 76107 | |
| Date: | January 16, 2025 | |
| Time: | 6:30pm Snack supper 7:30pm : Presentation | |
| CE Credit: | 2.5 hours | |
| February | ||
| Event: | CE Meeting | |
| Topic: | Rounds with The Dentist: Cases and Consultations from 2025 Veterinary Dentistry & Oral Surgery of North Texas | |
| Speaker: | Jessical Johnson, DVM, DAVDC | |
| Bio: |  Dr. Johnson was raised in Southlake, Texas. She graduated from Texas A&M’s College of Veterinary Medicine with honors in 2008. She spent the first decade of her career in small animal general practice where she gained experience in small animal day practice, emergency practice, and relief.Following her passion for dentistry, Dr. Johnson completed a dental residency with Dr. Heidi Lobprise, DVM, DAVDC in 2020. As a resident, she published original research in the Journal of Veterinary Dentistry titled: Characterization and Classification of Keratinized Odontogenic Cysts in 29 Dogs. In 2022, she joined the American Veterinary Dental College as a Board Certified Veterinary Dentist TM.Dr. Johnson is committed to providing evidence-based, high-quality care to the dogs and cats of North Texas. It is important to her to examine each case individually, understanding that many patients have multiple health problems, but they are often still able to safely receive necessary procedures to alleviate pain and infection. Her goal is to examine her patient, assess their health, and work with pet owners to determine the best treatment plan. Dr. Johnson is passionate about dental education for both clients and veterinarians. She leads the Dental Fundamentals lecture series for veterinarians in general practice who want to learn more about practicing veterinary dentistry and improve their proficiency.Dr. Johnson has three children and one rambunctious shepherd-mix named Biscuit. One of her children hopes to become a veterinarian when she grows up. In her free time, she likes to read, go on long runs with Biscuit, and compete in Ironman triathlons. | |
| Sponsor: |  Virbac | |
| Location: | University of North Texas Health Science Center, Room 114 Beyer Hall 3500 Camp Bowie Blvd. Fort Worth, TX 76107 | |
| Date: | February 20th | |
| Time: | 6:30pm Snack supper 7:30pm : Presentation | |
| CE Credit: | 2.5 hours | |
| March | ||
| Event: | CE Meeting | |
| Topic: | Interpretation of Joint radiographs and therapy | |
| Speaker: | Lon Hays, DVM | |
| Bio: |  Dr. Hays is a native of Louisiana. He received his veterinary degree from the Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1995. After graduation, Dr. Hays moved to the Dallas area and joined Lovers Lane Animal Hospital in the Park Cities area as an associate veterinarian. He purchased the practice with a business partner the following year and continued to practice there for the next 26 years. He recently sold the practice and has since joined the staff here at Animal Imaging.Dr. Hays has a special passion for sporting dog medicine and care. He pursues continuing education opportunities in this field whenever possible. He has previously served on the Dallas County Veterinary Medical Association board of directors for 7 years.He and his wife, Dr. Jo Alleman have two children, Abigail and Natalie. In his spare time, Dr. Hays enjoys reading history based books, outdoor activities, training his retrievers, and managing their farm in Oklahoma. The family currently has 3 dogs, all labrador retrievers; Mojo, Adie, and Lill,y and 3 cats; LJ, Padfoot, and Mateo. | |
| Sponsor: |  Exubrion | |
| Location: | University of North Texas Health Science Center, Room 114 Beyer Hall 3500 Camp Bowie Blvd. Fort Worth, TX 76107 | |
| Date: | March 20th | |
| Time: | 6:30pm Snack supper 7:30pm : Presentation | |
| CE Credit: | 2.5 hours | |
| April | ||
| Event: | CE Meeting | |
| Topic: | Librela (bedinvetmab) Global Scientific and Medical information for Veterinarians | |
| Speaker: | Jason Doolittle, DVM, MAOL, CCFP | |
| Bio: |  Dr. Jason Doolittle was born and raised in San Jose, CA. He is a 2005 graduate from Ross University and attended the University of Minnesota for his clinical year. Dr. Doolittle practiced for nearly 10 years in Minnesota after completing a 12-month directed internship in emergency and critical care at the Animal Emergency Center (now Lakeshore Veterinary Specialists) in Glendale, WI. In 2013, he moved his family to Fort Worth, Texas, to be closer to family and enjoy a less frigid winter, where he was the medical director for VCA Fort Worth Animal Medical Center. He is the author of several papers and published a case report on listeriosis in 2017. A lifelong learner, Dr. Doolittle completed his Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership in December 2022. | |
| Sponsor: |  Zoetis | |
| Location: | University of North Texas Health Science Center, Room 114 Beyer Hall 3500 Camp Bowie Blvd. Fort Worth, TX 76107 | |
| Date: | April 17th, 2025 | |
| Time: | 6:30pm Snack supper 7:30pm : Presentation | |
| CE Credit: | 2.5 hours | |
| May | ||
| Event: | CE Meeting | |
| Topic: | Small-Molecule Inhibitors: When and Why We Use Them | |
| Program Description: | Small-molecule inhibitors are a part of the standard of care for many human chemotherapy protocols. Recently, interest in small-molecule inhibitors, such as toceranib phosphate (Palladia), in veterinary medicine has been growing. We have also had an interest in small-molecule inhibitors through means of compounding. This program will evaluate this new frontier of veterinary oncology chemotherapy. | |
| Speaker: | Michelle LaRue, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology), Thrive Medical Oncologist | |
| Bio: |  Dr. LaRue was raised in Grapevine, Texas. She graduated from Texas A&M’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 2013. She extended her education to an internship and residency at Auburn University with a medical oncology focused internship at Louisiana State University. She completed her master’s degree in immunology of cancer-bearing cats at Auburn University.Dr. LaRue is committed to providing evidence-based, high-quality care to the dogs and cats of North Texas. She is drawn to developing treatments that are personalized, improve a patient’s quality of life and to allow patients more quality time at home with their loved ones.Dr. LaRue has three wonderful children with her husband. She also has three dogs, two cats, one bird, two cows, and thirty-five chickens. She enjoys gardening and homesteading in her free time. | |
| Sponsor: |  Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists | |
| Location: | University of North Texas Health Science Center, Room 114 Beyer Hall 3500 Camp Bowie Blvd. Fort Worth, TX 76107 | |
| Date: | May 15th, 2025 | |
| Time: | 6:30pm Snack supper 7:30pm : Presentation | |
| CE Credit: | 2.5 hours | |
| June | ||
| Event: | CE Meeting | |
| Topic: | Helping to Provide Their Best Life-How to Improve Quality of Life for your Senior Patients | |
| Speaker: | Steve McCauley, D.V.M. Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Professional Consulting Veterinarian | |
| Bio: |  Dr. Steve McCauley graduated from LSU(Geaux Tigers) with a degree in veterinary medicine in 1985. After graduation, he relocated to Florida and opened a mixed animal practice. During this time Dr. McCauley also began teaching at Saint Petersburg College Veterinary Technology program and helped start and accredit the first distance education program in the country for veterinary technicians. Eventually the practice grew, relocated and a new facility was built in Tarpon Springs, Florida, where he lived attached to the veterinary hospital for 27 years. The practice sold in 2012, and he obtained a job with Hills as a Professional Consulting Veterinarian, and relocated to Terrell, Texas, which is a small town South East of Dallas. This change allowed him to move back home being originally from East Texas and born in Tyler. Dr. Steve enjoys working, motorcycles, hydroponic vegetable gardening, and playing guitar in a couple Christian rock bands. He has one son, Dr. Steve Jr., who is currently a human emergency medicine doctor at a hospital in Winter Haven, Florida . Dr. McCauley and his wife Tammy are currently owned by their Shih tzu named Harry, but being a “softy” (Tammy) and a veterinarian,(Dr. Steve, ok…..maybe a little soft), this number could change at any given moment. | |
| Sponsor: |  Hill’s Pet Nutrition | |
| Location: | University of North Texas Health Science Center, Room 114 Beyer Hall 3500 Camp Bowie Blvd. Fort Worth, TX 76107 | |
| Date: | June 17th, 2025 | |
| Time: | 6:30pm Snack supper 7:30pm : Presentation | |
| CE Credit: | 2.5 hours | |
| July | ||
| Event: | CE Meeting | |
| Topic: | TBA | |
| Speaker: | TBA | |
| Bio: | ||
| Sponsor: | TBA | |
| Location: | University of North Texas Health Science Center, Room 114 Beyer Hall 3500 Camp Bowie Blvd. Fort Worth, TX 76107 | |
| Date: | TBA | |
| Time: | 6:30pm Snack supper 7:30pm : Presentation | |
| CE Credit: | 2.5 hours | |
| August | ||
| Event: | CE Meeting | |
| Topic: | Emergency Management of Nonambulatory Dogs Examining and triaging down dogs with a focus on treatment options and when to refer | |
| Speaker: | Benjamin Williams, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Neurology), Neurosurgery | |
| Bio: |  On the job: Dr. Benjamin Williams has a strong interest in teaching veterinary interns and residents and is actively involved in training neurology/neurosurgery residents. He has consulted with several zoos and exotic feline sanctuaries on neurologic cases and is interested in the wide variety of MRI findings for intracranial diseases. He most enjoys neurosurgical cases and finds intervertebral disc herniations and spinal fractures particularly rewarding to treat.EducationDiplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Neurology) Residency, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Center for Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Care, Lewisville, TX Internship, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Center for Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Care, Lewisville, TX Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Angell Animal Medical Center, Boston, MA Master of Science, Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA Bachelor of Arts, Legal Studies, University of Massachusetts, AmherstOff duty: Outside of the hospital, Dr. Williams enjoys reading, hiking, going out to eat or to the movies, and watching most sports (soccer and football in particular). He grew up with Gordon and Irish Setters but currently shares a townhouse with one adopted cat. | |
| Topic: | The Floppy Patient: Unraveling Neuromuscular Clues in Veterinary Medicine The topic will be about the how to recognize clinical signs of a neuromuscular patient during your physical and neuro exams. I will also discuss some common diseases and diagnostics to run. | |
| Speaker: | Breanne Morrell, MS, DVM, Neurology, Neurosurgery | |
| Bio: |  On the job: Dr. Breanne Morrell is particularly interested in small animal neurology.EducationInternship, Neurology & Neurosurgery, BluePearl Pet Hospital, Lewisville, TX Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, BluePearl Pet Hospital, Lewisville, TX Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater Master of Science, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater Bachelor of Science, Animal Science, Oklahoma State University, StillwaterOff duty: Dr. Morrell enjoys playing video games and watching movies. She has two cats named BooBoo and Wafer. | |
| Sponsor: |  Blue Pearl Specialty & Emergency Pet Hospital | |
| Location: | University of North Texas Health Science Center, Room 114 Beyer Hall 3500 Camp Bowie Blvd. Fort Worth, TX 76107 | |
| Date: | August 21st, 2025 | |
| Time: | 6:30pm Snack supper 7:30pm : Presentation | |
| CE Credit: | 2.5 hours | |
| September | ||
| Event: | CE Meeting | |
| Topic: | Internal Medicine Case DiscussionUsing actual cases, and audience participation, we will go through some challenging and interesting internal medicine cases | |
| Speaker: |  Derek P. Burney, DVM, PhDDiplomate ACVIM – Small Animal Internal Medicine | |
| Bio: | Dr. Derek Burney was raised on a ranch in the Texas Hill Country. After obtaining a BS in Animal Science at Texas A&M University in 1987, he completed veterinary school there also, graduating in 1991. From College Station, it was off to Auburn University for a one-year rotating internship in small animal surgery and medicine. After completing a residency in small animal internal medicine at Colorado State University in 1995, Dr. Burney completed a PhD in clinical sciences studying molecular parasitology, also at Colorado State University.Dr. Burney became board certified in Small Animal Internal Medicine by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) in 1995. He has served on many committees at ACVIM and has been active in organizations in his community. He loves spending time with his wife Lori, his son Braden and daughter Kamerann, as well as our dogs (Sarge and Pearl). For hobbies, is there anything else but flying?Dr. Burney enjoys challenging cases in internal medicine and working with clients to help our patients get better! | |
| Sponsor: |  Veterinary Specialists of North Texas | |
| Location: | University of North Texas Health Science Center, Room 114 Beyer Hall 3500 Camp Bowie Blvd. Fort Worth, TX 76107 | |
| Date: | September 18th, 2025 | |
| Time: | 6:30pm Snack supper 7:30pm : Presentation | |
| CE Credit: | 2.5 hours | |
| October | ||
| Event: | CE Meeting | |
| Topic: | Advantages of NGS-based Diagnostics and Clinical Indications | |
| Speaker: |  Janina A. Krumbeck, PhD – CEO / Co-Founder | |
| Bio: | Dr. Janina Krumbeck is the CEO and Co-Founder of MiDOG Animal Diagnostics LLC (Tustin, California) and is leading the efforts to bring novel diagnostic tools to veterinarians to improve the diagnosis of infectious diseases in companion and wildlife animals. Using molecular DNA sequencing to understand the animal microbiome, Dr. Krumbeck has published several peer-reviewed manuscripts on the microbiome of animals in health and disease. She earned her PhD from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in genetics, cell and molecular biology with an emphasis on microbial gastrointestinal ecology and her Master’s degree in genetics and applied microbiology from the RWTH Aachen University, Germany. Dr. Krumbeck has studied the interaction between microbes and their hosts for over 15 years in order to understand how they specifically affect health and disease. She is passionate about applying the current knowledge about the pet microbiome to improve infections disease diagnostics and promote good antibiotic stewardship. | |
| Sponsor: |  MiDog Animal Diagnostics | |
| Location: | University of North Texas Health Science Center, Room 114 Beyer Hall 3500 Camp Bowie Blvd. Fort Worth, TX 76107 | |
| Date: | October 16th, 2025 | |
| Time: | 6:30pm Snack supper 7:30pm : Presentation | |
| CE Credit: | 2.5 hours | |
| November | ||
| Event: | CE Meeting | |
| Topic: | Veterinary Oncology at UT Southwestern: A One-Medicine Approach” & Newest Diagnostic Testing Developments at IDEXX | |
| Speaker: | Ashish Ranjan, B.V.Sc., Ph.D and Kara Wolf, D.V.M. | |
| Bio: |  Ashish Ranjan, B.V.Sc., Ph.D., is an Endowed Professor and Vice Chair of Comparative Oncology and Research Innovations in the Department of Radiation Oncology at UT Southwestern Medical Center, where he also serves as Director of the Veterinary Research and Oncology Clinic (VROC). He earned his B.V.Sc. from Madras Veterinary College and his Ph.D. from Virginia Tech, followed by a visiting fellowship at the NIH. Prior to joining UT Southwestern, he served as an Endowed Professor, Faculty Fellow, and Director of the INTERACT program at Oklahoma State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, where he led university-wide translational and comparative medicine research. His work focuses on device-directed nanoparticle platforms for solid tumor chemo-immunotherapy, supported by active clinical trials and extramural funding from federal, state, and private sources.
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| Sponsor: |  IDEXX | |
| Location: | University of North Texas Health Science Center, Room 114 Beyer Hall 3500 Camp Bowie Blvd. Fort Worth, TX 76107 | |
| Date: | November 20th, 2025 | |
| Time: | 6:30pm Snack supper 7:30pm : Presentation | |
| CE Credit: | 2.5 hours | |
| December | ||
| Event: | CE Meeting | |
| Topic: | TBA | |
| Speaker: | TBA | |
| Bio: | ||
| Sponsor: | TBA | |
| Location: | University of North Texas Health Science Center, Room 114 Beyer Hall 3500 Camp Bowie Blvd. Fort Worth, TX 76107 | |
| Date: | TBA | |
| Time: | 6:30pm Snack supper 7:30pm : Presentation | |
| CE Credit: | 2.5 hours | |
Dr. Kara Wolf is a 2004 graduate of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine. She practiced as a companion animal veterinarian in Arkansas for a little over 9 years, served as a trustee on the Arkansas Veterinary Medical Board for 5 of those years, and transitioned to the animal health industry in the summer of 2013 as a professional services veterinarian for Novartis Animal Health. In 2015, Dr. Wolf joined Virbac Corporation as a field technical services veterinarian and then moved into the role of technical services staff veterinarian. Dr. Wolf joined IDEXX as a Professional Services Veterinarian in April 2020.